Seaman Coursework Answers

Example Questions:

Which of the following is NOT a
requirement for maintaining a
24-hour watch aboard ship?

In rendering honors with side boys,
when does the call OVER THE SIDE
begin?

Your ship is in an area that has an
8° easterly variation. If your
ship's true course is 080°, what
magnetic course is being steered?

What light is installed on the
jackstaff, the spar, or the
structure, and must be visible to
the helmsman?

Standing lights are dim blue lights
installed throughout a ship's
interior.

Approximately what percent does
natural fiber line deteriorate in 2
years from weathering alone?

Which of the following is NOT a
visual warning that synthetic line
tension is exceeding its safe
working limit and is in danger of
parting?

When working with wire rope, you
should wear a pair of heavy gloves
to protect your hands against which
of the following hazards?

What part of the anchor digs in as
it is dragged across the ocean
bottom?

As a minimum, how often should
1 1/2-inch anchor chains be laid
out on deck and thoroughly
examined?

What minimum number of steadying
lines should be attached to heavy
or unwieldy loads?

The only difference between day and
night VERTREP is a reduction in the
speed of operations due to
decreases visibility.

When a boat comes alongside a ship
underway to be hoisted in, what
line is attached to the boat first?

When there is sufficient
maneuvering room, what is the best
way to get a boat away from a
starboard-side-to landing?

Your vessel has received the
whistle signal of two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast.
How should you acknowledge receipt
of this signal?

What color band identifies the
ammunition used for training or
firing practice?

When inexperienced personnel are
working with and handling
ammunition, which of the following
rules applies?

(It is not guaranteed all these answers are 100% correct, but you will receive a passing grade on the coursework!!!)

Assignment 1

1. 4
2. 2
3. 4
4. 1
5. 3
6. 2
7. 3
8. 3
9. 2
10. 2
11. 1
12. 4
13. 3
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15. 2
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18. 3
19. 2
20. 1
21. 3
22. 2
23. 2
24. 1
25. 4
26. 1
27. 1
28. 3
29. 2
30. 3
31. 1
32. 3
33. 4
34. 3
35. 2
36. 1
37. 1
38. 2
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56. 1
57. 4
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60. 3
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63. 4
64. 2
65. 3
66. 4
67. 2
68. 3
69. 1
70. 1
71. 4
72. 4
73. 2
74. 1
75. 3

Assignment 2

1. 3
2. 1
3. 2
4. 4
5. 2
6. 1
7. 1
8. 4
9. 3
10. 4
11. 1
12. 2
13. 1
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15. 3
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17. 1
18. 4
19. 1
20. 4
21. 1
22. 4
23. 2
24. 2
25. 3
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27. 3
28. 4
29. 1
30. 2
31. 3
32. 1
33. 1
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35. 3
36. 1
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40. 2
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44. 1
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Assignment 3

1. 3
2. 4
3. 1
4. 3
5. 4
6. 1
7. 2
8. 4
9. 2
10. 2
11. 1
12. 4
13. 1
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15. 3
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17. 2
18. 4
19. 1
20. 3
21. 3
22. 1
23. 3
24. 4
25. 4
26. 2
27. 1
28. 2
29. 1
30. 3
31. 4
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33. 1
34. 3
35. 2
36. 4
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40. 2
41. 1
42. 3
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45. 3
46. 2
47. 1
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50. 1
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58. 3
59. 1
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Assignment 4

1. 3
2. 4
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9. 2
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12. 3
13. 1
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22. 2
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24. 4
25. 1
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27. 1
28. 3
29. 4
30. 2
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32. 4
33. 2
34. 1
35. 2
36. 1
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63. 1
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71. 1
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73. 1
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