CADET Seaman Apprentice 4

Question 1

On a naval vessel, what does 'port' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The left side of the vessel when facing forward

Answer

Port is the left side of a vessel when you are facing toward the bow (front).

Question 2

What is the correct action when a 'man overboard' alarm is sounded?

Accepted Answer

Report to your assigned muster station and await orders

Answer

Personnel should muster at their assigned stations so the crew is accounted for and the emergency can be managed effectively.

Question 3

What is 'trim' in the context of a vessel?

Accepted Answer

The difference in draft between the bow and the stern

Answer

Trim refers to the longitudinal balance of a vessel, measured as the difference between forward and aft drafts.

Question 4

What does a green navigation light on a vessel indicate to an observer?

Accepted Answer

The vessel's starboard side

Answer

A green light is shown on the starboard (right) side of a vessel underway.

Question 5

In the Canadian Navy, what rank immediately above Seaman Apprentice (SA)?

Accepted Answer

Able Seaman (AB)

Answer

Able Seaman (AB) is the next rank above Seaman Apprentice (SA) in the Canadian Armed Forces naval rank structure.

CADET - Canadian Armed Forces Aptitude Test Practice Test