航海英语船舶操纵基本知识章节练习(2017.12.15)

单项选择题
A vessel is equipped with a single right-handed screw. With rudder amidships and calm wind，the vessel will most likely back（）.
A.straight astern
B.to port
C.to starboard
D.in no particular direction
单项选择题
It is easier to dock a right-hand，single-screw vessel（）.
A.starboard side to the wharf
B.either side to the wharf
C.port side to the wharf
D.stern to the wharf
单项选择题
Apparent wind speed blowing across a vessel under tow can be measured by a(n)（）.
A.barometer
B.wind vane
C.anemometer
D.thermometer
单项选择题
A vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel is called（）.
A.a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
B.a vessel not under command
C.a vessel engaged in fishing
D.a vessel constrained by her draught
单项选择题
In towing it is desirable for the tug and the vessel to ride wave crests simultaneously because（）.
A.shock loading on the tow line is reduce
B.towing speed is improved
C.the vessel is more visible from the tug
D.the catenary of the tow line is reduced
单项选择题
A vessel，which is unable to maneuver due to some exceptional circumstance，shall exhibit （）.
A.during the day，three balls in a vertical line
B.during the day，three shapes，the highest and lowest being balls and the middle being a diamond
C.when making way at night，two all-round red lights，sidelights，and a sternlight
D.when making way at night，masthead lights，sidelights，and a sternlight
单项选择题
The best method to secure a tow line to a cleat is to（）.
A.take a turn around the cleat，then figure-eights，and a half-hitch
B.make figure-eights，followed by a half-hitch，then a figure-eight knot
C.take a turn，a half turn，and a figure-eight
D.take several turns around the cleat only
单项选择题
In twin-screw engine installations while going ahead，maneuvering qualities are most effective when the tops of the propeller blades both turn（）.
A.to starboard
B.outboard from the center
C.to port
D.inboard toward the center
单项选择题
One major advantage of the round turn maneuver in a man overboard situation is that it（）.
A.is the fastest method
B.is easy for a single-screw vessel to perform
C.requires the least shiphandling skills to perform
D.can be used in reduced visibility
单项选择题
A twin screw vessel，making headway with both engines turning ahead，will turn more readily to starboard if you（）.
A.reverse port engine，apply right rudder
B.reverse port engine，rudder amidships
C.reverse starboard engine，apply right rudder
D.reverse starboard engine，rudder amidships