University of Cebu – Lapu - lapu And Mandaue

A.C. Cortez Avenue, Brgy. Looc, Mandaue City

Seam 1 /1ST Semester 2023-2024
Long Quiz for semi finals

Name: ___________________Score: ______________

Year/Section: __________ Date: ______________

1. Fiber ropes are typically made from which of the following materials?
(a) Natural fibers, such as cotton or hemp
(b) Synthetic fibers, such as nylon or polyester
(c) Both natural and synthetic fibers
(d) Metal
Answer: (b) Synthetic fibers, such as nylon or polyester
2. Fiber ropes are generally characterized by which of the following properties?
(a) High strength and durability
(b) Low weight and flexibility
(c) Both high strength and low weight
(d) Stiffness and resistance to abrasion
Answer: (c) Both high strength and low weight
3. Which of the following applications is best suited for fiber ropes?
(a) Lifting heavy objects
(b) Mooring boats
(c) Climbing and rappelling
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
4. Wire ropes are made from which of the following materials?
(a) Natural fibers
(b) Synthetic fibers
(c) Metal strands
(d) Plastic
Answer: (c) Metal strands
5. Wire ropes are typically used for which of the following purposes?
(a) Lifting heavy objects
(b) Transmitting electrical power
(c) Both lifting and transmitting power
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c) Both lifting and transmitting power
6. What is the main advantage of wire ropes over fiber ropes?
(a) Higher strength and durability
(b) Lower weight and flexibility
(c) Greater resistance to abrasion and chemicals
(d) Lower cost
Answer: (a) Higher strength and durabilityCables
7. What is the main difference between a cable and a wire rope?
(a) Cables are typically insulated, while wire ropes are not.
(b) Cables are made from a single strand of metal, while wire ropes
are made from multiple strands.
(c) Cables are used for transmitting electrical power, while wire ropes are
used for lifting heavy objects.
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a) Cables are typically insulated, while wire ropes are not.

8.What is the main difference between a chain and a wire rope?

(a) Chains are typically made from a single strand of metal, while
wire ropes are made from multiple strands.
(b) Chains are more flexible than wire ropes.
(c) Chains are more resistant to abrasion and chemicals than wire ropes.
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c) Chains are more resistant to abrasion and chemicals than wire ropes.
9.What are the two main types of chains?
(a) Anchor chains and mooring chains
(b) Load-bearing chains and non-load-bearing chains
(c) Welded chains and non-welded chains
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
10.What is the purpose of heat treatment for chains?
(a) To increase the strength of the chain
(b) To improve the chain's flexibility
 (c) To make the chain more resistant to corrosion
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
11.Which of the following factors should be considered when selecting a rope, wire rope, cable, or chain?
(a) The intended use
(b) The load-bearing capacity
(c) The environment in which it will be used
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
12. What are the two main types of chains?
A. Anchor chains and mooring chains.
B. Load-bearing chains and non-load-bearing chains.
C. Welded chains and non-welded chains.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above.
13. What is the difference between a chain link and a chain ring?
A. A chain link is a single piece of metal that is bent into a loop, while a chain ring is made from multiple pieces of
metal that are welded together.
B. A chain link is typically used for making jewelry, while a chain ring is typically used for lifting heavy objects.
C. A chain link is more flexible than a chain ring.
D. A chain link is typically made from a softer metal than a chain ring.
Answer:A. A chain link is a single piece of metal that is bent into a loop,
while a chain ring is made from multiple pieces of metal that are welded together.
14.What is the purpose of a chain shackle
A. To connect two chains together.
B. To attach a chain to a hook or other object.
C. To adjust the length of a chain.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above.
15.What is the purpose of a chain sling?

A. To lift and transport heavy objects.

B. To secure objects in place.
C. To transmit electrical power.
D. None of the above.
A. To lift and transport heavy objects.
16.What is the difference between a chain hoist and a chain block?
A. A chain hoist is a hand-operated device used to lift and lower objects,
while a chain block is a power-operated device that is used for the same purpose.
B. A chain hoist is typically used for lighter loads, while a chain block is typically used for heavier loads.
C. A chain hoist is more portable than a chain block.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
17.What is the safety rating of a chain?

A. The maximum load that a chain can safely support.

B. The material from which a chain is made.
C. The type of chain.
D. All of the above.
A.The maximum load that a chain can safely support.
18. What is the primary function of a winch?

A. To lift and lower anchors B. To raise and lower cargo C. To moor and unmoor a ship D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above

19. What type of winch is used to lift and lower anchors?

A. Windlass B. Cargo winch C. Mooring winch D. Capstan

Answer: A. Windlass
20.What type of winch is used to raise and lower cargo?
A. Windlass B. Cargo winch C. Mooring winch D. Capstan
Answer: B. Cargo winch
cargo winch deck machinery of a ship
21.What type of winch is used to moor and unmoor a ship?
A. Windlass B. Cargo winch C. Mooring winch D. Capstan
Answer: C. Mooring winch
22.What is a capstan?
A. A device used to secure a ship's anchor chain
 B. A device used to rotate a ship's propeller shaft
C. A device used to raise and lower heavy objects
D. None of the above
Answer: C. A device used to raise and lower heavy objects
23.What is a crane?
A. A device used to lift and lower cargo
B. A device used to load and unload ships
C. A device used to raise and lower personnel
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
24.What type of crane is used to lift and lower cargo?
A. Derrick crane B. Gantry crane
C. Mobile crane D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
25.What type of crane is used to load and unload ships?
A. Derrick crane B. Gantry crane
C. Mobile crane D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
26.What type of crane is used to raise and lower personnel?
A. Derrick crane B. Gantry crane C. Mobile crane D. Personnel lift
Answer: D. Personnel lift
27.What is a davit?
A. A device used to load and unload lifeboats
B. A device used to raise and lower anchors
C. A device used to moor and unmoor a ship
D. None of the above
Answer: A. A device used to load and unload lifeboats
davit deck machinery of a ship
Question 28:
What is the maximum safe working load (SWL) of a crane
that is labeled as having a SWL of 50 tons?
(a) 40 tons (b) 50 tons (c) 60 tons (d) 70 tons
Answer: (b) 50 tons
Question 29.
When should you never operate a winch?
(a) When the load is not properly secured (b) When there are people standing under the load (c) When the winch is
making a strange noise (d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Question 30:
What is the purpose of a tag line when lifting a load?
(a) To secure the load to the crane hook (b) To guide the load as it is being lifted (c) To control the speed of the crane (d)
To prevent the load from swinging
Answer: (b) To guide the load as it is being lifted
Question 31:
What should you do before using any deck machinery?
(a) Check the machinery for damage (b) Make sure you are wearing the appropriate PPE (c) Familiarize yourself with the
controls (d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Question 32:
What is the purpose of a cargo lashing?
(a) To secure the cargo to the deck (b) To prevent the cargo from shifting (c) To distribute the weight of the cargo evenly
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Question 33:
What is the danger of standing under a suspended load?
(a) The load could fall and injure you
(b) You could be hit by falling debris from the load
(c) You could be caught in the rigging
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Question 34:
What should you do if you notice a hazardous condition while working
with deck machineries or cargo handling gears?
(a) Report it to your supervisor immediately
 (b) Try to fix the condition yourself
(c) Continue working as usual
(d) Ignore the condition
Answer: (a) Report it to your supervisor immediately
Question 35:
What is the purpose of a safety meeting before starting a cargo handling operation?
(a) To assign tasks to the crew
(b) To go over the cargo handling plan
(c) To identify and discuss potential hazards
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Question 36:
What is the importance of wearing the correct PPE when working with
deck machineries and cargo handling gears?
(a) To protect you from injury
(b) To make you look professional
(c) To comply with company policy
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Question 37:
What should you do if you are involved in a cargo handling accident?
(a) Leave the scene of the accident
(b) Report the accident to your supervisor immediately
(c) Try to move the injured person
(d) Do nothing
Answer: (b) Report the accident to your supervisor immediately
38. How is the draft of the vessel affected when passing from salt water to fresh water?
(a) draft decreases because density of fresh water is more than that of salt water.
(b) draft increases because density of fresh water is less than that of salt water.
(c) there is no changing in draft because density of fresh water and salt water are the same.
(d) draft decreases because density of salt water is higher than fresh water.
Answer:(b) draft increases because density of fresh water is less than that of salt water.
39. What are the vertical partitions that divide a ship into compartments?
A. Keels
B. Frames
C. Deck beams
D. Bulkheads
Answer: D. Bulkheads

40. Which of the following is NOT a structural member of a ship?

A. Keel
B. Frame
C. Deck beam
D. Propeller
Answer: D. Propeller