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Deck Officer Endorsements

Q100 Rules of the Road - Inland-International

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Q100-Rules of the Road- Inland-International U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam Deck Officer Endorsements Illustrations: 6

Choose the best answer to the following multiple choice questions. NO reference materials are authorized for use on this exam.

1. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In addition to her running lights, a vessel constrained by her draft while underway shall carry which lights in a vertical line?

o (A) A red light, a white light, and a red light o (B) Two red lights • (C) Three red lights o (D) Two white lights

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

2. INLAND ONLY The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft centerline on which power-driven vessel?

o (A) less than 20 meters in length • (B) less than 12 meters in length o (C) engaged in fishing o (D) which has separate sidelights carried on the outboard extremes of the vessel's breadth

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is recognized as a distress signal?

o (A) A whistle signal of one prolonged and three short blasts o (B) Directing the beam of a searchlight at another vessel • (C) A smoke signal giving off orange-colored smoke o (D) International Code Signal "PAN" spoken over the radiotelephone


4. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Western Rivers (above the Huey P. Long Bridge on the Mississippi River at mile 106.1) shall exhibit which of the following configurations?

• (A) sidelights and two towing lights o (B) one masthead light, sidelights, and stern light o (C) two masthead lights, sidelights, and stern light o (D) two masthead lights, sidelights, and two towing lights

If choice A is selected set score to 1.


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5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the lights shown in illustration D077RR below. This could be which of the following?

o (A) A vessel pushing barges ahead o (B) A stationary dredge o (C) A pipeline • (D) A vessel towing barges astern

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a distress signal?

o (A) Sounding 5 short blasts on the whistle • (B) A flaming barrel of oil on deck o (C) Answering a one blast whistle signal with two blasts o (D) Firing of green star shells


7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" pushing a barge ahead and meeting vessel "B" as shown in illustration D012RR below. How should the vessels pass?

o (A) Vessel "A" should maintain course and vessel "B" alter course. • (B) Both vessels must alter course to starboard and pass port to port. o (C) Both vessels must alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard. o (D) The vessels should determine which will alter course by sounding whistle signals.


8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does five or more short blasts on a vessel's whistle indicate?

o (A) The vessel is altering course to starboard o (B) The stand-on vessel and will maintain course and speed • (C) There is doubt that another vessel is taking sufficient action o (D) The vessel is altering course to port



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9. (1.2.2.3A-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must take what action?

o (A) stop your engines o (B) sound the danger signal o (C) sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle • (D) slow to bare steerageway


10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which displays the day signal shown in illustration D006RR below may be engaged in which task?

o (A) pilotage duty o (B) fishing with trawling gear • (C) submarine cable laying o (D) mineclearance


11. INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, you sight the lights shown in illustration D055RR below. What do the lights indicate?

o (A) A tug not under command o (B) A vessel fishing at anchor o (C) A pipeline • (D) A tug with a tow alongside


12. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the duration of a "short blast" on the whistle?

• (A) 1 second o (B) 4 to 6 seconds o (C) 8 to 12 seconds o (D) 12 to 15 seconds



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13. INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle, what does this signal mean?

• (A) "I intend to leave you on my port side" o (B) "I am altering my course to starboard" o (C) "I intend to leave you on my starboard side" o (D) None of the above


14. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast may be sounded by a vessel in which situation?

• (A) At anchor o (B) Not under command o (C) Towing o (D) All of the above


15. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. She is about one mile distant and is on your starboard bow. You believe she will cross ahead of you but she sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts. Which action should you take?

o (A) initiate a passing signal that will allow for a half mile clearance o (B) reduce speed slightly o (C) answer the signal and hold course and speed • (D) make a large course change, and slow down if necessary


16. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are meeting head-on. How must the vessels pass?

o (A) The vessels should determine which will alter course by sounding whistle signals. o (B) Both vessels should alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard. o (C) One vessel must alter course while the other must continue on its course. • (D) Both vessels should alter course to starboard and pass port to port.



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17. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a self-propelled dredge NOT engaged in dredging, but proceeding to a dredging location at night?

• (A) be required to show the lights of a power-driven vessel underway o (B) be required to show the lights of a stationary dredge o (C) not be required to show any lights o (D) be required to show the lights characteristic of a dredge


18. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft?

o (A) A vessel not under command o (B) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver • (C) A sailing vessel o (D) All of the above


19. INTERNATIONAL ONLY When vessels are in sight of one another, what does two short blasts from one of the vessels mean?

o (A) "I am altering my course to starboard" o (B) "I intend to change course to port" • (C) "I am altering my course to port" o (D) "I intend to change course to starboard"


20. INLAND ONLY The special light for a vessel engaged in public safety activities must meet which of the following requirements?

• (A) not interfere with the visibility of the navigation lights o (B) be as far forward as possible o (C) not be visible more than 22 1/2 degrees abaft the beam o (D) be on top of the mast or highest structure of the vessel



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21. INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary approved "special anchorage area"?

• (A) 2 o (B) 1 o (C) 3 o (D) None


22. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is required of a vessel navigating near an area of restricted visibility?

o (A) A power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver. o (B) If she detects another vessel by radar, she shall determine if risk of collision exists. o (C) She must sound appropriate sound signals. • (D) All of the above


23. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A wing in ground (WIG) craft cannot comply with the spacing requirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation?

o (A) The WIG must carry only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted. • (B) The WIG's lights must comply as closely as possible, as determined by her government. o (C) The WIG must be altered to permit full compliance with the rules. o (D) An all-round light should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light.


24. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may exist __________.

o (A) even when an appreciable bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a vessel at close range

o (B) if the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does NOT appreciably change o (C) if you observe both sidelights of a vessel ahead for an extended period of time • (D) All of the above



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25. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for barges being towed at night?

• (A) must be lighted at all times o (B) need not be lighted o (C) must be lighted only if towed astern o (D) must be lighted only if manned


26. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the watch officer on a power-driven vessel and notice a large sailing vessel approaching from astern. Which action should you take?

• (A) hold your course and speed o (B) slow down o (C) sound two short blasts and change course to port o (D) sound one short blast and change course to starboard


27. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules, except where otherwise required, the term __________.

• (A) "vessel" includes seaplanes o (B) "vessel engaged in fishing" includes a vessel fishing with trolling lines o (C) "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" includes fishing vessels o (D) "seaplane" includes non-displacement craft


28. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention?

o (A) Burning barrel o (B) Continuous sounding of a fog signal apparatus • (C) Searchlight beam o (D) Orange smoke signal


29. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the light used with whistle signals?

o (A) The light shall have the same characteristics as a masthead light. • (B) It is only used to supplement short blasts of the whistle. o (C) Use of such a light is required. o (D) All of the above



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30. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting requirements for Great Lakes vessels?

• (A) An all-round white light may be carried in lieu of the second masthead light and stern light. o (B) Sidelights for vessels over 50 meters are required to have only a two-mile range of visibility. o (C) Great Lakes vessels are exempted from the requirement to show yellow towing lights. o (D) The showing of a forward masthead light is optional for vessels under 150 meters.


31. INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which is one of the lights on vessel "B" that you will see if you are on vessel "A"?

o (A) yellow towing light o (B) red sidelight • (C) special flashing light o (D) All of the above


32. INLAND ONLY You sight a vessel displaying an alternating red and yellow light. What does this light indicate?

• (A) a vessel engaged in public safety activities o (B) a law enforcement vessel o (C) a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver o (D) a vessel in distress


33. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a vessel which is fishing, required to show sidelights and a stern light?

• (A) when underway and making way o (B) if underway o (C) when dead in the water o (D) when at anchor



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34. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules?

o (A) They define moderate speed. o (B) They require communication by radiotelephone to reach a passing agreement. • (C) They list requirements for Traffic Separation Schemes. o (D) All of the above


35. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. The Rules require which action to be taken?

o (A) sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle • (B) slow to bare steerageway o (C) stop your engines o (D) sound the danger signal


36. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What equipment for fog signals is required for a vessel 15 meters in length?

o (A) Bell only o (B) Whistle and bell only • (C) Whistle only o (D) Whistle, bell, and gong


37. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?

• (A) More than two vessels meeting o (B) Vessel at anchor o (C) Two vessels crossing o (D) Speed in fog


38. INLAND ONLY When shall signals be sounded by a power-driven vessel intending to overtake another vessel?

o (A) If both are in sight of one another o (B) If the vessel is within half a mile of that vessel • (C) If the vessel is power-driven, and are in sight of one another o (D) If another power-driven vessel is within half a mile



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39. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND How long is the duration of a prolonged blast of the whistle?

o (A) 2 to 4 seconds • (B) 4 to 6 seconds o (C) 6 to 8 seconds o (D) 8 to 10 seconds


40. INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in sight of another vessel in a crossing situation, and the other vessel sounds one short blast. You are going to hold course and speed. Which statement is CORRECT?

• (A) Sound no whistle signal o (B) Sound the danger signal o (C) Answer with one short blast o (D) Answer with two short blasts


41. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close-quarters situation is developing or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall __________.

o (A) when taking action, make only course changes o (B) sound the danger signal • (C) avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam o (D) All of the above


42. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 15-meter vessel is crossing a narrow channel and a large cargo vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your course. What action must you take?

o (A) hold course and speed o (B) initiate an exchange of passing signals o (C) sound the danger signal • (D) not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel



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43. INTERNATIONAL ONLY What statement is TRUE when operating in fog and other vessels are detected by radar?

• (A) You should maneuver in accordance with the steering and sailing rules. o (B) You should determine the course and speed of all radar contacts at six minute intervals. o (C) You should make a series of small course alterations when maneuvering in order to

continually assess the situation. o (D) You should make an ample change to port for a vessel crossing on the starboard bow.


44. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning whistle signals is FALSE?

o (A) A pilot vessel may sound an identity signal on the whistle. o (B) A vessel at anchor may sound one short, one prolonged, and one short blast. o (C) When a pushing vessel and a vessel pushed are connected in a composite unit, the unit

sounds the fog signal of a power-driven vessel. • (D) A vessel engaged in towing in fog shall sound a fog signal at intervals of less than one

minute.


45. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A traffic separation zone is that part of a traffic separation scheme which __________.

o (A) is between the scheme and the nearest land o (B) contains all the traffic moving in one direction o (C) is designated as an anchorage area • (D) separates traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite direction


46. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for bell and gong signals?

o (A) Any vessel over 12 meters in length must be provided with a gong. o (B) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment. • (C) Manual sounding of the signals must always be possible. o (D) Signals must be able to be sounded manually and automatically.



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47. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle. What does this signal indicate?

o (A) A vessel aground o (B) A vessel engaged in pilotage duty o (C) A vessel being towed • (D) A vessel towing


48. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel shall not impede the safe passage of which vessel(s)?

• (A) power-driven vessel following a traffic lane o (B) pilot vessel enroute to a pilot station o (C) law enforcement vessel o (D) All of the above


49. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of which vessel?

• (A) power-driven vessel o (B) vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver o (C) vessel not under command o (D) vessel engaged in fishing


50. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the fog signal of another vessel ahead. If a risk of collision exists, which action is required by the Rules?

o (A) continue on your course and speed until the other vessel is sighted • (B) slow to bare steerageway and navigate with caution o (C) sound three short blasts and back your engines o (D) stop your engines and navigate with caution



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