OUPV to 200 Ton Upgrade Practice Test (Inland)

Six-pack captains jumping straight to 200 ton inland: one 70-question module. Your NMC approval letter lists the exact modules. Coast Guard exam code GLI05.

64 real questions from the Coast Guard National Maritime Center's public sample exams, free. Each module needs 70% to pass.

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. Which is TRUE concerning compass error?

   • A.Compass error is the difference between true and magnetic heading
   • B.Compass error is variation plus compass course
   • C.Compass error is the sum of variation and deviation
   • D.Compass error is equal to deviation minus variation
   Show answer

   C. Compass error is the sum of variation and deviation

   Q171, Navigation General: Near Coastal

2. According to the Lifesaving regulations in Subchapter W, fire and abandon ship drills must be held within 24 hours of leaving port if the percentage of the crew that has not participated in drills aboard that particular vessel in the prior month exceeds which percentage?

   • A.5%
   • B.10%
   • C.25%
   • D.40%
   Show answer

   C. 25%

   Q348, Deck Safety

3. Which is the BEST action to take if your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind?

   • A.Shorten the scope of anchor cable
   • B.Increase the scope of anchor cable
   • C.Put over a stern anchor
   • D.Put over the sea anchor
   Show answer

   B. Increase the scope of anchor cable

   Q352, Navigation & Deck General / Safety

4. 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
   Show answer

   A. All watertight doors in the vicinity of the drill shall be operated.

   Q352, Navigation & Deck General / Safety

5. Which agency assigns Load lines for U.S. vessels?

   • A.The American Bureau of Shipping
   • B.The Lloyd's Register of Shipping
   • C.The National Cargo Bureau
   • D.The U.S. Coast Guard
   Show answer

   A. The American Bureau of Shipping

   Q352, Navigation & Deck General / Safety

6. Which statement is TRUE concerning carbon dioxide?

   • A.It is used on class B and C fires.
   • B.It is non-conductive.
   • C.It is heavier than air.
   • D.All of the above are true.
   Show answer

   D. All of the above are true.

   Q356, Deck General / Safety

7. An emergency sea anchor may be constructed by using which item(s)?

   • A.An air tank filled with water
   • B.A boat bucket
   • C.An oar and canvas weighted down
   • D.All of the above
   Show answer

   D. All of the above

   Q445, Lifeboat Operator

8. A motor lifeboat shall carry sufficient fuel to operate continuously for a period of which duration?

   • A.12 hours
   • B.18 hours
   • C.24 hours
   • D.36 hours
   Show answer

   C. 24 hours

   Q447, Lifeboat Operator Limited

9. Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed at night while bunkering at a dock?

   • A.Two red lights
   • B.One red light over a white light
   • C.One red light
   • D.One red light over a yellow light
   Show answer

   C. One red light

   Q451, Deck General / Safety

10. Safety shackles are fitted with which items?

    • A.A threaded bolt
    • B.A round pin, with a cotter pin
    • C.Round pins and locknuts
    • D.A threaded bolt, locknuts, and cotter pins
    Show answer

    D. A threaded bolt, locknuts, and cotter pins

    Q451, Deck General / Safety

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).