USCG Boat Crew 2024 Real Exam Questions with Revised Answers
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USCG Boat Crew 2024 Real Exam Questions with Revised Answers
When is the Type III PFD typically worn? - Answer-Worn aboard boats when freedom of movement is required and the risk of falling overboard is minimal
Is the Type III PFD designed to turn an unconscious wearer to a face-up position? ...
USCG Boat Crew 2024 Real Exam
Questions with Revised Answers
When is the Type III PFD typically worn? - Answer-Worn aboard boats when freedom of
movement is required and the risk of falling overboard is minimal
Is the Type III PFD designed to turn an unconscious wearer to a face-up position? -
Answer-No
How much buoyancy does the Type III PFD provide? - Answer-Minimum of 15.5 lbs
What type of PFD are the anti-exposure coveralls? - Answer-Type V
What are the 6 components of GAR? - Answer-1. Supervision
2. Team selection
3. Planning
4. Environment
5. Team fitness
6. Event or Evolution complexity
What are the ranges for GAR? - Answer-G=0-23
A=24-44
R=45-60
What is the fire tetrahedron? - Answer-Proper proportions of oxygen, heat, fuel, and a
chemical chain reaction are required for a fire.
Class Alpha fire - Answer-Common combustibles, such as wood and wood-based
materials, cloth, paper, rubber, and certain plastics
Smoke color for Class Alpha Fire - Answer-White or grey
Primary extinguishing agent for Class Alpha fire - Answer-Water
PKP (dry chemical)
Class Bravo fire - Answer-Flammable or combustible liquids, flammable gases, greases,
petroleum products
Smoke color for Class Bravo fire - Answer-Black or brown
Primary extinguishing agent for Class Bravo fire - Answer-AFFF
,CO2
PKP (dry chemical)
At what water temps is the anti-exposure coverall required? - Answer-Between 50 and
60 degress F
Explain how the anti-exposure coveralls work? - Answer-Straps located at the neck,
waist, thighs, wrists, and ankles are designed to section water throughout the suit, using
body heat for thermoregulation
What is the purpose of the emergency signaling mirror? - Answer-Attracts attention of
passing aircraft, boats, or ground rescue teams by reflecting light at them
How far can the reflected light from the signaling mirror be seen? - Answer-At great
distances
Where are the instructions for the signaling mirror? - Answer-Printed on the back
What is the MK-124? - Answer-Smoke and illumination signal
The day end of the MK-124 produces ___. The night end produces ___. - Answer-
orange smoke
red flare
Each end of the MK-124 lasts about ___. - Answer-20 seconds
The MK-124 may also be used in helo hoists to do what? - Answer-Indicate wind
direction
What are the 8 duties of a boat crew member? - Answer-1. Helm watch
2. Lookout watch
3. Tow watch
4. Anchor watch
5. Rig towing and mooring lines
6. Act as a surface swimmer
7. Administer first aid
8. Operate damage control equipment
When reporting contacts, what is the order in which they are reported? - Answer-1.
Description
2. Bearing
3. Range
4. Aspect
, What is hypothermia? - Answer-A lowering of the core body temperature due to
exposure of cold (water or air) resulting in a subnormal body temperature.
At what body temperature does hypothermia begin? - Answer-95 degrees F
What are the 3 basic hull types? - Answer-1. Displacement
2. Semi-displacement
3. Planing
Displacement hull - Answer-Displaces (pushes away) water allowing the vessel to settle
down in the water. Found on tankers and freighters; ATON vessels
Planing hull - Answer-At certain speeds, the hull will skim along the surface of the water.
Semi-displacement hull - Answer-Combination of planing and displacement hull; doesn't
truly get on the plane. Found on medium-sized small boats such as the MLB or UTB
What is pitch? - Answer-The distance a propeller will travel through a gelatinous object
in one revolution.
What is stability? - Answer-The ability of a vessel to return to a upright position after
being heeled over.
What are the 2 forces that affect stability? - Answer-Center of gravity and bouyancy
What is center of gravity? - Answer-The point at which the weight of a vessel acts
vertically downward
What is buoyancy? - Answer-The upward force of water displaced by the hull
What is sector NY's phone number? - Answer-718-354-4141
What is station King's Point's phone number? - Answer-(516) 466-7136
What does GAR stand for? - Answer-Green Amber Red
General Assessment of Risk
What is the purpose of GAR? - Answer-To calculate risk
Class Charlie fire - Answer-Energized electrical equipment, conductors, or appliances
Smoke color for Class Charlie fire - Answer-Blue or white
Primary extinguishing agent for Class Charlie fire - Answer-CO2
PKP (dry chemical)
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