OIM Surface Units on Location Practice Test

In charge of a floating rig while it is moored and drilling. Stability questions built on the NMC sample rigs (DEEP DRILLER, COASTAL DRILLER) need their reference book, so they are left out here. Coast Guard exam code MODU01.

117 real questions from the Coast Guard National Maritime Center's public sample exams, free. Rules of the Road needs 90%. Every other module needs 70%.

Passing score: Coast Guard pass marks module by module, and the retest rules

What's free: daily rounds, the Brig, the drills and the Pass Meter, for every license. Your first module test is free too. After that, the full Exam Room is $19, once. No subscription.

What's on the test

10 sample questions

1. For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes which of the following?

   • A.The coastline of the United States out to one mile offshore
   • B.The Great Lakes on the United States side of the boundary
   • C.The waters surrounding any islands of the U.S.
   • D.Any lakes within state boundaries
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   B. The Great Lakes on the United States side of the boundary

   Q100, Rules of the Road: International & Inland

2. What shall be conducted during a fire and boat drill?

   • A.All watertight doors in the vicinity of the drill shall be operated.
   • B.Fire pumps shall be started and all exterior outlets opened.
   • C.All lifeboat equipment shall be examined.
   • D.All of the above
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   A. All watertight doors in the vicinity of the drill shall be operated.

   Q352, Navigation & Deck General / Safety

3. The procedure of strengthening damaged structures on a MODU by using wood or steel is called __________.

   • A.blocking
   • B.bracing
   • C.shoring
   • D.battening
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   C. shoring

   Q430, OIM Deck General / Safety

4. A law enforcement vessel patrolling a marine regatta may exhibit a flashing blue light or which of the following alternates?

   • A.two amber lights in a horizontal line
   • B.a fixed green light over a red flashing light
   • C.a high intensity flashing white light (strobe)
   • D.an alternately flashing red and yellow light
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   D. an alternately flashing red and yellow light

   Q100, Rules of the Road: International & Inland

5. Which is TRUE concerning air masses near the earth's surface?

   • A.They are not deflected by the earth's rotation
   • B.They move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
   • C.Air masses are not affected by the earth's gravity
   • D.In North America the air masses move from east to west
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   B. They move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

   Q357, Navigation General: Great Lakes & Inland

6. The prohibition against exceeding the load line draft may be considered temporarily not applicable when __________.

   • A.column-stabilized units are operating in water depths over 600 feet
   • B.bottom supported units are being raised or lowered to the sea bed
   • C.column-stabilized units are operating in waters outside U.S. jurisdiction
   • D.bottom supported units are being towed on a move of less than 12 hours
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   B. bottom supported units are being raised or lowered to the sea bed

   Q430, OIM Deck General / Safety

7. A commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities may display a(n) identity light(s). Which of the following is appropriate for these activities?

   • A.alternately flashing red and yellow light
   • B.flashing yellow light
   • C.alternately flashing blue and red light
   • D.flashing blue light
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   A. alternately flashing red and yellow light

   Q100, Rules of the Road: International & Inland

8. When a rescue vessel approaches a survival craft in heavy seas, which action should the person in charge of the survival craft take?

   • A.Transfer only those personnel who are not seasick
   • B.Tie up to the rescue vessel
   • C.Transfer all personnel immediately
   • D.Wait for calmer weather before transferring personnel
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   D. Wait for calmer weather before transferring personnel

   Q411, Towing Deck Safety (Oceans/Near Coastal)

9. A MODU crane which has been idle for a period of over six months shall be inspected to the same standards as a __________.

   • A.yearly inspection
   • B.quarterly inspection
   • C.monthly inspection
   • D.weekly inspection
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   A. yearly inspection

   Q430, OIM Deck General / Safety

10. What is a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

    • A.A large tanker that is being towed as a dead ship to dry dock
    • B.A deep-draft vessel that can only navigate in a dredged channel
    • C.A vessel fishing with a bottom trawl that must remain on course
    • D.A vessel laying revetment mats to provide bank protection along a channel
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    D. A vessel laying revetment mats to provide bank protection along a channel

    Q100, Rules of the Road: International & Inland

What the study guide does

• Short daily rounds of 10 questions, with a streak.
• Practice tests built like the real one, scored with the real pass marks (first one free, then $19 once for the full Exam Room).
• The Brig: questions you miss come back until you get them right twice.
• Pass Meter: your chance of passing every module if you sat it today, worked out from your own answers.
• Lights, shapes and sound signal drills (Rules 21-35).