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2-40.
Tattle-tale cords can be used to
determine the strength of aramid
(Kevlar) fiber line.
1.
True
2.
False
2-41.
What publication contains the
safety precaution for handling
synthetic fiber line?
1.
Naval Ships' Technical Manual,
Chapter 612
2.
Naval Ships' Technical Manual,
Chapter 613
3.
Naval Ships' Technical Manual,
Chapter 614
4.
Naval Ships' Technical Manual,
Chapter 615
2-42.
What line is recommended by NAVSEA
for use aboard ships for mooring
lines and tending lines?
1.
Aramid fiber (Kevlar)
2.
Natural fiber
3.
Polyethylene
4.
Polypropylene
2-43.
When synthetic line is placed under
tension, line handlers should be
placed how many degrees from the
direction of the tension force?
1. 30°
2. 45°
3. 60°
4. 90°
2-44.
Which of the following knots is
known to offer reasonable security
in synthetic lines?
1.
Bowline
2.
Square
3.
Reef
4.
Double carrick
2-45.
The maximum length to which a
300-foot double-braided hawser can
be stretched without parting is
approximately how many feet?
2-46.
Which of the following is NOT a
visual warning that synthetic line
tension is exceeding its safe
working limit and is in danger of
parting?
1.
The line begins to smoke
because of the heat generated
by stretching
2.
The line diameter becomes
larger as stretching continues
3.
The line diameter becomes
smaller as stretching continues
4.
The tattle-tale cord lays taut
against the line
2-47.
A recommended way to make up a line
is to lay it out in long, flat
bights.
What procedure is this
called?
1.
Coiling
2.
Faking
3.
Flemishing
4.
Laying
2-48.
What is the purpose for whipping a
loose line?
1.
To prevent unlaying
2.
To prevent chafing
3.
To prevent deterioration
4.
To prevent kinking
2-49.
For what purpose is a wooden fid
used?
1.
To splice wire
2.
To splice line
3.
To splice spring lay
4.
To tighten shackles
2-50.
What tool should you use to splice
wire?
1.
A fid
2.
A mallet
3.
An awl
4.
A marlinespike
2-51.
What is the best knot to use for
making a temporary eye in a mooring
line?
1.
325
2.
354
3.
372
4.
400
1.
Square
2.
Rose
3.
Bowline
4.
Sheepshank
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