AB Deck Seamanship & Line Handling

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of chafing gear?

Accepted Answer

Prevent chafing at contact points

Answer

Strengthen ropes

Answer

Color-code lines

Answer

Increase line speed

Question 2

What is a bowline used for?

Accepted Answer

Forming a secure loop

Answer

Joining two lines

Answer

Towing another vessel

Answer

Storing rope

Question 3

What is the correct procedure for coiling a line?

Accepted Answer

Circular turns with secured end

Answer

Fold and wrap

Answer

Stack in layers

Answer

Hang loose

Question 4

Which tool is used to splice rope?

Accepted Answer

Marlinspike

Answer

Cleat

Answer

Hammer

Answer

Sheave

Question 5

What is heaving a line?

Accepted Answer

Throwing a small line

Answer

Dropping anchor

Answer

Launching lifeboats

Answer

Reeling in fishing gear

Question 6

Which knot is best for joining two lines of unequal diameter?

Accepted Answer

Sheet bend

Answer

Clove hitch

Answer

Square knot

Answer

Bowline

Question 7

What is the function of a bitt?

Accepted Answer

Secure lines

Answer

Measure distance

Answer

Anchor control

Answer

Pump water

Question 8

What happens when a line is under strain?

Accepted Answer

May snap under tension

Answer

Becomes lighter

Answer

Loosens easily

Answer

Gets tangled

Question 9

How should lines be stored?

Accepted Answer

Dry and coiled

Answer

Wet and tied

Answer

Loose in bins

Answer

Under heavy loads