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沿海与大洋航行
1、______ is not a type of IALA maritime buoyage system．
A．special marks
B．isolated danger marks
C．cardinal marks
D．fore and aft marks
2、______ is prohibited in this area．
A．Anchor
B．Anchoring
C．Anchored
D．Being anchored
3、A head on situation shall be deemed to exist at night when a power-driven vessel sees another power-driven vessel ahead and ______．
A．One sidelight and the masthead light are visible
B．The vessels will pass closer than half a mile
C．Both vessels sound one prolonged blast
D．Both sidelights and masthead light（s）are visible
4、A sailing vessel shall not impede the safe passage of a ______．
A．power-driven vessel following a traffic lane
B．pilot vessel enroute to a pilot station
C．law enforcement vessel
D．All of the above
5、A traffic separation zone is that part of a traffic separation scheme which ______．
A．is between the scheme and the nearest land
B．contains all the traffic moving in one direction
C．is designated as an anchorage area
D．separates traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite direction
6、A vessel may enter a traffic separation zone ______．
A．in an emergency
B．to engage in fishing within the zone
C．to cross the traffic separation scheme
D．Any of the above
7、A vessel navigate in areas near the termination of traffic separation schemes shall do ______ with particular caution．
A．it B．that
C．this D．so
8、A vessel shall not ______．
A．enter the traffic separation zone in an emergency
B．cross a traffic lane
C．engage in fishing in the separation zone
D．proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane
9、A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid ______ in a traffic separation scheme or in areas near its terminations．
A．sailing B．proceeding
C．anchoring D．maneuvering
10、A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall normally join or leave a traffic lane at the ______ of the lane．
A．ended BTerminative
C．termination D．side．
11、A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall so far as practicable ______ a traffic separation line or separation zone．
A．keep well clear B．keep very far
C．keep clear of D．keep clear from
12、A wedge of water building up between the bow and nearer bank which forces the bow out and away describes ______．
A．Bank cushion B．Bank suction
C．Combined effect D．Bend effect
13、If obliged to cross traffic lanes，a vessel shall do so on a heading as nearly as practicable ______ to the general direction of traffic flow．
A．at small angle
B．at large angle
C．at right angle
D．in same direction as
14、I n regions where ice conditions prevail in the winter，______．
A．the lantern panes of unattended lights may not become covered with ice or snow
B．the lantern panes of unattended lights may become covered with ice or snow
C．ice or snow is likely caused colored
D．the white lights are likely caused to appear colored
15、In the absence of a route leading from seaward，the conventional direction of buoyage generally follows ______．
A．an anti-clockwise direction around land masses
B．a clockwise direction around land masses
C．an anticlockwise direction around sea masses
D．a clockwise direction around sea masses
16、Large vessel leaving．Keep clear ______ approach channel．
A．Off
B．Reach
C．From
D．Of
17、Mariners are reminded that they should proceed in the general direction indicated by the arrows or，if _____ a lane，they should do so as nearly as practicable at right angles to it．
A．cross
B．crossing
C．crossed
D．crosses
18、Mariners proceeding across the main routes are ______ to do so at as wide an angle as practicable．
A．recommended
B．reported
C．applied
D．complied
19、One of the factors which affects the circulation of ocean currents is ______．
A．humidity
B．varying densities of water
C．vessel traffic
D．the jet stream
20、Preferred channel marks are aids to navigation which all following marks other than ______．
A．channel junctions
B．bifurcations
C．fishing traps
D．wrecks or obstructions
21、Preferred channel marks are colored with ______．
A．black and green bands
B．red and green bands
C．red and yellow bands
D．yellow and green bands
22、Some of these shoals have been disproved and are not charted．Nevertheless mariners should ______ with particular caution in this area．
A．go
B．proceed
C．move
D．remove
23、Sometimes a tropical storm moves so slowly that a vessel，if astern of it，can ______ it．
A．Cross
B．Approach
C．Proceed near
D．Run into
24、Systems of inbound and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic in certain areas around the world are known as ______．
A．merchant vessel reporting systems
B．traffic separation schemes
C．collision avoidance fairways
D．restricted maneuverability channels
25、The court has the power to ______ the time for commencing arbitration proceedings if it is of the opinion that in the circumstances of the case undue hardship would otherwise be caused．
A．Pretend
B．Extend
C．Contend
D．Intend
26、The prohibition against displaying lights which may be confused with required navigation lights applies ______．
A．from sunset to sunrise and during restricted visibility
B．only when other vessels are in the area
C．only when operating in a traffic separation scheme
D．only when under tow
27、The rule regarding look-outs applies ______．
A．in restricted visibility
B．between dusk and dawn
C．in heavy traffic
D．All of the above
28、The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when ______．
A．There are no other vessels around
B．Operating in a narrow channel
C．The Master enters it in the ship's log
D．Necessary to avoid immediate danger
29、The Rules state that vessels may depart from the Rules when ______．
A．there are other vessels in the vicinity
B．operating in a traffic separation scheme
C．engaged in a situation involving more than two vessels
D．necessary to avoid immediate danger
30、The term of Landfall means ______．
A．Land first sighted when vessel approaching from seaward
B．Land last sighted when vessel leaving from a port
C．In sight of one another when vessel underway
D．In sight of an island during a ship on her voyage
31、The VTS has been designed to aid in ______．
A．the prevention of collision
B．the promotion of the traffic flow
C．the complying of port regulation
D．the development of navigational technique．
32、There are two classes of vessels which，to the extent necessary to carry out their work，do not have to comply with the rule regarding traffic separation schemes．One of these is a vessel ______．
A．engaged in fishing in a traffic lane
B．servicing a submarine cable
C．towing another
D．engaged on pilotage duty
33、Traffic separation schemes established by the International Maritime Organization ______．
A．provide routing and scheduling procedures to reduce shipping delays
B．provide traffic patterns in congested areas，so that vessels can operate without having a separate lookout
C．provide inbound and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic
D．prohibit vessels carrying hazardous cargoes from entering waters that are environmentally sensitive
34、Two vessels are approaching each other near head on．What action should be taken to avoid collision ________．
A．The first vessel to sight the other should give way
B．The vessel making the slower speed should give way
C．Both vessels should alter course to starboard
D．Both vessels should alter course to port
35、When attempting an upstream landing while pushing empty barges ahead in a hard onshore wind，the approach is best made ______．
A．With bow out，stern in
B．With bow in，stern out
C．Parallel to the dock，as close in as possible
D．Parallel to the dock，as far out as possible
36、When liquid is free to move transversely in a tank，the effect is called ______．
A．free communication
B．free density
C．free surface
D．negative GM
37、When towing astern，increased catenary will ______．
A．increase control of the tow
B．prevent the towing vessel from going in irons
C．make the towing vessel less maneuverable
D．reduce shock stress on the towing hawser
38、When towing in an open seaway，it is important to use a towing line ______．
A．made only of wire rope，due to possible weather conditions
B．that will have the tow on a crest while your vessel is in a trough
C．that will have the tow on a crest while your vessel is on a crest
D．with little dip to gain maximum control of the tow
39、When underway and proceeding ahead，as the speed increases，the pivot point tends to ______．
A．move aft
B．move forward
C．move lower
D．remain stationary
40、When using the anchor to steady the bow while approaching a dock you must be aware of the fact that ______．
A．the vessel will tend to take a large sheer towards the side where the anchor is down
B．steering control is ineffective in trying to turn to the side opposite to that of the anchor being used
C．the anchor cable must never lead under the hull
D．using an offshore anchor decreases the chances of the anchor holding
41、Which effect does speed through the water have on a vessel which is underway in shallow water ________．
A．A decrease in the speed results in a decrease in steering response and maneuverability
B．An increase in speed results in the stern sucking down lower than the
bow
C．An increase in speed results in the vessel rising on an even plane
D．A decrease in speed results in the vessel sucking down on an even plane
42、Which instrument is used to predict the approach of a low pressure system ________．
A．Anemometer
B．Fathometer
C．Barometer
D．Thermometer
43、Which nautical charts are intended for coastwise navigation outside of outlying reefs and shoals ________．
A．Approach charts
B．General charts
C．Sailing charts
D．Coast charts
44、Which of the following is（are）correct regarding ship handling when in the vicinity of traffic separation schemes ________．① Normally join or leave a traffic lane at the termination of the lane．When joining or leaving from the side you shall do so at as large an angle to the general direction of the traffic flow as practicable；② A vessel shall，so far as practicable，avoid crossing traffic lanes，but if obliged to do so shall cross as nearly as practicable at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow．
A．① only
B．② only
C．Both ① and ②
D．Neither ① nor ②
45、Which of the following statements is（are）correct regarding ship handling when in the vicinity of Traffic Separation Schemes ________．① A vessel shall，so far as practicable，avoid crossing traffic lanes；② If obliged to cross traffic lanes，shall do so as nearly as practicable at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow．
A．① only
B．② only
C．Both ① and ②
D．Neither ① nor ②
46、Which statement is TRUE in an overtaking situation ________．
A．One vessel is approaching another vessel from more than 20° abaft the beam
B．It is the duty of the vessel being overtaken to get out of the way
C．Any later change of bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel
D．All of the above
47、Which vessel would display a cone，apex downward ________．
A．A fishing vessel with outlying gear
B．A vessel proceeding under sail and machinery
C．A vessel engaged in diving operations
D．A vessel being towed
48、You are advised to enter the traffic route at about 1730 hours，because a vessel is scheduled to enter at the time when you intended to enter．What can you understand from this seaspeak ________．
A．It's a warning of navigation for my vessel
B．It's an advice from Port Control to order my vessel not enter the traffic route of the harbor
C．It's an advice to change my estimated time of entering the traffic route
D．It's an order from the VTS to indicate my vessel to follow the traffic
route
49、You are approaching a vertical lift bridge．You know the span is fully open when ______．
A．Three white lights in a vertical line are lit
B．A red light starts to flash at about 60 times a minute
C．A yellow light is illuminated on the bridge pier
D．There is a range of green lights under the lift span
50、You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists．You must assume ______．
A．There is a risk of collision
B．You are the give-way vessel
C．The other vessel is also in doubt
D．All of the above are correct
51、You are drifting in a locale where there is no current．As a rule，your vessel will lie ______．
A．Bow to the wind
B．Beam to the wind
C．Stern to the wind
D．With the wind on the quarter
52、You are entering an east coast port and see a buoy with a yellow triangle painted on it．This indicates ______．
A．you are in the vicinity of the ICW
B．the buoy is a special mark
C．the buoy is off station
D．the buoy designates a sharp turn in the channel
53、You are making tow．A loaded，open-hopper barge with independent tanks has placards，with alternating red and white quadrants，located at each side and end．You inspect the barge and find slight traces of water in the wing voids due to condensation．What ________．
A．Refuse to accept the barge until all wing voids are dry
B．Accept the barge and when weather conditions permit run with the wing voids open to ventilate the spaces
C．Accept the barge and periodically check the wing voids
D．Return the barge to the fleet and depart without the barge
54、You are running parallel to the coast and estimate that the current is against you．In plotting a running fix using bearings from the same object on the coast，the greatest safety margin from inshore dangers will result if what speed is used to determine _______．
A．Minimum speed estimate
B．Maximum speed estimate
C．Average speed estimate
D．A running fix should not be used under these conditions
55、You are running parallel to the coast and take a running fix using bearings of the same object．If you are making less speed than used for the running fix，in relation to the position indicated by the fix，you will be ______．
A．Closer to the coast
B．Farther from the coast
C．On the track line ahead of the fix
D．On the track line behind the fix
56、You are sailing south on the Intracoastal Waterway（ICWwhen you sight a green can buoy with a yellow square painted on it．Which of the following is TRUE ________．
A．You should pass the buoy close aboard on either side
B．The buoy marks the end of the ICW in that area
C．You should leave the buoy to port
D．The yellow square is retroreflective material used to assist in sighting the buoy at night
57、You are steaming in a westerly direction along the Gulf Coast．You see ahead of you a lighted buoy showing a red isophase light．Which action should you take ________．
A．Alter course to port and leave the buoy to starboard
B．Alter course to starboard