REGENCY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, INC.

Prk. Spring, Brgy. Morales

MTP-06A-012

SEAM 3
Prelim Examination

General Directions: The test is good for one (1) hour. It is divided into 2 parts. The Subjective type
(50) points and Objective types (50) points, Read the instruction in each sub-text carefully.

Test I – Multiple Choice: Each items is provided with four choices on the answer sheet provided,
shade the box below the letter that corresponds to the best answer. Put on (x) to the shaded box if
you want to change your final answer.

1. What cargo handling' is a method of cargo handling in which the cargo is lifted over the vessel's rail either
by a crane on land or by a crane on board the vessel?
a. conventional means b. heavy lift cargo c. cargo handling d. cargo runner
2. What is this activity of moving goods on and off ships, planes, trucks, etc.: Private companies own the
major ports and also provide services such as stevedoring and towage?
a. cargo handling b. cargo moving c. cargo towing d. cargo transit
3. A piece of wood use for loading cargo to protect, support and to prevent cargo from moving.
a. toming b. shoring c. dunnage d. lumber
4. What is the purpose of a hatch coaming?
I. Strengthens the structural opening in a vessel.
II. Eliminates stress at the corners of the openings.
a. II only b. I only c. I & II d. none of the above
5. When a purchase is rove to advantage' this means that:
a. The number of sheaves in the purchase does not change'
b. The hauling part comes from the moving block'
c. The mechanical advantage is increased by one'
d. All of the above
6. Wire rope is composed of three parts. Which of the following is not apart?
a. wires b. strands c. core d. fibers
7. In handling a weight what part of the tackle has the greatest stress in hoisting?
a. the hauling part b. the standing part c. both a and b d. neither a nor b
8. A load or weight applied to material when testing it to destruction.
a. safe working load b. strain c. stress d. breaking stress
9. When the mechanical power of a purchase is equal to the number of sheaves plus one, it is:
a. rigged to advantage b. rigged to disadvantage c. rigged to normal d. double rigged
10. What is called to the volume occupied by unit weight of cargo. Usually expressed as cubic meters per
tonne or cubic feet per ton?
a. stowage factor b. broken stowage c. cargo weight d. metric ton
11. The space between packages which remains unfilled. The percentage that has to be allowed varies with
the type of cargo and with the shape of the hold. It is greatest when large cases have to be stowed in an end
hold.
a. broken stowage b. empty space c. enclose space d. open space
12. What kind of cargo on which freight is usually charged on its weight. Cargo stowing at less than 40 cu. ft.
per ton is likely to be rated as?
a. Freight cargo b. deadweight cargo c. weight cargo d. cargo stowage
13. What cargo on which freight is usually charged on the volume occupied by the cargo. This cargo is usually
light, bulky cargo stowing at more than 40 cu. ft. per ton.
a. container cargo b. measurement cargo c. freight cargo d. ad valorem
14. What do you called to a vertical distance from the above deck datum usually the top of the sounding hole
surface of the liquid in the tank.
a. ullage b. innage c. datum d. sounding
15. What is the organization that certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel?
a. Classification society b. National Cargo Bureau c. U.S. Coast Guard d. U.S.D.A.
16. How should you signal the crane operator to stop in an emergency?
a. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly
b. Placed clasped hands in front of your body
c. Extend arm and move hand rapidly right and left with palm down
d. Place both fists in front of the body with thumbs pointing outward18.
17. How will you ensure that the hatches are kept watertight?
a. By checking the rubber sealing and packing regularly and renewing when necessary
b. By checking regularly all locking and tightening devices when at sea
c. By routinely checking all cleats and top wedges regularly when at sea
d. All of these
18. Which is not a possible cause of lack of watertight integrity inside the cargo hold?
a. Leaking pipes and manhole covers c. Dents to shell and deck plating
b. Improperly closed ventilators d. Improperly close return valves
19. When inspecting cargo hatches atmosphere, what is the purpose of using explosimeter?
a. To detect combustible gases c. To detect the presence of flammable vapors
b. To detect toxic gases d. To check the lower limit of vapors
20. The deck load capacity of a compartment into which you intend to load a cargo of soft brick is 380 lbs per
sq. ft. The stowage factor of the brick is 21.3. Disregarding broken stowage, what is the maximum height the
brick may be stacked without endangering the structure?
a. 1.7 feet b. 3.6 feet c. 5.0 feet d. 7.1 feet
21. Which of the following is not a basic rule in securing cargo?
a. Lashing must be incapable of being tightened while on a voyage.
b. Cargo will lift before it shifts, so tie it well down.
c. There should be no stowage of steel directly on steel.
d. Even with full cargoes, it is advisable to lash heavy items separately.
22. Cleaning of holds before loading is important except _____.
a. To facilitate inspection of ship’s structures
b. Preventing contamination of subsequent cargoes
c. When removing sources of combustion
d. To protect the cargo from the moisture of sweat
23. Which is an example of a fundamental objective of cargo stowage?
a. Load so the trim not exceed 3 feet by the stern
b. Make maximum use of existing dunnage
c. Separate wet and dry cargoes into cargo hold
d. Prevent over carriage by block stowage
24. Which of the following statements are TRUE?
I. Dunnage should be cleaned and dried before being used in frozen compartment.
II. Dunnage should not be pre-cooled prior to loading in refrigerated compartment.
a. I only b. II only c. I & II d. Neither I nor II
25. Which can be the worst effect of improperly planned loading of deck cargoes?
a. Reduction of ship stability c. Loss of access to sounding pipes of tanks and bilges
b. Damage to ship structure d. Cause too many broken spaces
26. Which type of sweat is formed at the surface of the cargo when the temperature is below the dew point of
the air adjacent to it?
a. Cargo Sweat b. Ship’s Sweat c. Air Sweat d. Metal Sweat
27. Bulk cargoes refers to __________.
a. cargo which requires refrigeration c. cargo which occupies a large volume of space
b. cargo which is very dense d. homogeneous cargo not in container
28. What equipment is used to prevent grain in a slack grain hatch from reaching the angle of repose?
a. Shifting boards c. Level dunnage with wire straps
b. Side battens d. Level dunnage with compatible cargo
29. Which is NOT a purpose of ventilation?
a. Moisture control b. Corrosion control c. Dust control d. Control of obnoxious fumes
30. Which statement is true about the ventilation of bulk coal?
a. Coal should be surface only
b. Coal should be ventilated only if the temperature in the center of the cargo exceeds 52 degrees
centigrade
c. Coal should not be ventilated; all oxygen should be excluded from the cargo
d. Coal should be thoroughly ventilated to remove methane and reduce the heat of spontaneous
combustion
31. To avoid casualties in the shipment of grain bulk cargoes, which resulted not only in the loss of the ship but
also in the loss of lives, the _____ code is developed.
a. BC Code c. International Safety Management Code
b. International Grain Code d. Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes
32. The complete list of the cargo loaded is termed as _____.
a. Bill of Lading b. Mates Receipt c. Manifest d. Rice and sacks
33. Which term signifies leveling of the material within cargo space either partial or total?
a. Loading b. Stripping c. Trimming d. Balancing
34. Hygroscopic cargoes should be ventilated in cases when _____.
a. the dew point of the air in the hold is very low.
b. going from a warm to a cold climate.
c. the dew point of the outside air is greater than the dew point of the air in the hold.
d. the outside dew point is 60º F and the cargo temperature is 54º F.
35. What is the most important factor of consideration whether to ventilate or not a cargo space is _____.
a. Dew point b. Dry bulb temperature c. Moisture Relative d. Humidity
36. Which of the following best indicates how many tons of cargo a vessel can carry?
a. Bale cubic b. Loaded displacement c. Deadweight d. Gross
tonnage
37. Cargo which has a stowage factor of 40 is termed
a. Deadweight cargo b. Ad valorem cargo c. Measurement cargo d. Insured cargo
38. Protection of cargo against tainting damage can be best obtained by ________.
a. ventilating the space c. proper use of paper separation and dunnage
b. Not ventilating the space d. Segregation of cargo by using different hatch
39. Damage to cargo caused by fumes or vapor from liquid, gases or solid is called _______.
a. Tainting b. Vaporization c. Oxidation d. Contamination
40. A document served by the Master to the Charterers informing them that the vessel is ready to load
according to the term outlined in the Charter Party is called _____.
a. Notice of readiness b. Dispatch Advise c. Arrival notice d. Advance notice
41. A declaration made under oath by the master before a notary public, consul or magistrate with regards
to cargo apparent loss or damage:
a. marine protest b. marine inquiry c. affidavit of loss d. mate
receipt
42. Cargo damaged due to water being present in a cargo hold, as a result of a leak in the hull plating is said to
be damaged by:
a. Free moisture b. Transfer of hygroscopic moisture c. Both a and b d. Neither a nor b
43. What is a maximum weight that can be loaded on a unit area?
a. PLD b. permit to load c. total load d. loaded part
44. What is the maximum angle at which grain, coal or other products loaded in bulk will retain their form or
remain in a heap?
a. Angle of inclination b. Angle of trim c. Angle of list d. Angle of repose
45. Which cannot be considered as a deck cargo?
a. Container b. Logs c. Trucks d. Rice and sacks
46. What is the wooden planking that protects the tank top from cargo loading is called __________.
a. Ceiling b. shores c. frames d. toms
47. It is known as where a tank specifically designated for the collection of tank draining, tank washing, and the
oily mixture is.
a. Slop tank b. Deep tank c. Bilge tank d. Holding tank
48. How long should be kept the loading plans by the ship and terminal?
a. 3 months b. 6 months c. 9 months d. 12 months
49. Which serves as an alternative to filling the saucer with bagged grain?
a. Bundle of bulk grain b. Applying tarpaulins c. Bundle of iron filling d. By using
spar ceiling
50. Which term is in loading grains the movement of moisture contained in materials by settling and
consolidation of the material due to vibration and ship motion?
a. Moisture content b. Moisture migration c. Transportable moisture d. Flow state

TEST II. ESSAY. Explain the following questions.

1. Describe and explain the methods of securing cargo faces resulting from part of discharge
before making a sea passage.
2. Explains the need for solid stow and securing of all cargoes.