NCCER Maritime Industry Fundamentals (Maritime Core)

Which side of a ship is referred to as 'starboard' when facing the bow?

• AThe left side
• BThe right side
• CThe front
• DThe rear

What does the term 'aft' refer to on a vessel?

• AThe front section of the ship
• BThe middle section of the ship
• CThe rear section of the ship
• DThe bottom of the ship

Which OSHA standard covers shipyard employment?

• A29 CFR 1910 (General Industry)
• B29 CFR 1915 (Shipyard Employment)
• C29 CFR 1926 (Construction)
• D29 CFR 1928 (Agriculture)

What is the standard passing score for NCCER module assessments?

• A60%
• B65%
• C70%
• D80%

What are the four OSHA Focus Four hazards in construction?

• AFalls, struck-by, caught-in/between, electrocution
• BFalls, chemical exposure, noise, heat stress
• CSlips, trips, falls, lifting injuries
• DFire, explosion, falls, electrocution

A 'bulkhead' on a ship is most analogous to which element of a building?

• AA floor
• BA wall or partition
• CA roof
• DA foundation

What is the minimum required PPE on virtually all shipyard worksites?

• ARespirator and chemical suit
• BHard hat, safety glasses, and appropriate safety footwear
• CHearing protection and gloves only
• DFall harness and lanyard

What does SDS stand for in hazard communication?

• ASafety Data Summary
• BSafety Data Sheet
• CStandard Documentation Sheet
• DShipyard Data Specification

Which class of fire extinguisher is rated for energized electrical equipment?

• AClass A
• BClass B
• CClass C
• DClass K

What is the forwardmost part of a ship called?

• AThe stern
• BThe bow
• CThe keel
• DThe transom

Convert 3/8 inch to decimal form.

• A0.250
• B0.375
• C0.500
• D0.625

What color identifies the port side navigation light of a ship at night?

• AGreen
• BWhite
• CRed
• DYellow

What is the FIRST action a worker should take upon arriving at a new shipyard site?

• ALocate a welding bay
• BBegin work immediately
• CAttend the site-specific safety orientation
• DFind the lunchroom

Which hand tool is best suited for driving large nails?

• ATack hammer
• BBall peen hammer
• CClaw hammer or framing hammer
• DMallet

Watertight integrity in a ship is MOST critical for what reason?

• ATo improve fuel economy
• BTo limit flooding and maintain buoyancy if the hull is damaged
• CTo reduce paint costs
• DTo improve vessel speed

What is the purpose of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures?

• ATo prevent theft of tools
• BTo prevent unauthorized use of equipment
• CTo prevent unexpected energization or startup of equipment during servicing
• DTo track tool usage by employee

Which of the following is a basic sling hitch type?

• AVertical, choker, basket
• BDirect, indirect, combined
• CSingle, double, triple
• DSlip, knot, weld

What does 'dry dock' refer to?

• AA storage warehouse for ship parts
• BA facility that can be drained to allow work on a ship's underside
• CA type of small boat
• DAn office building at a shipyard

What does the abbreviation 'PPE' stand for?

• AProject Performance Evaluation
• BPersonal Protective Equipment
• CProcess Production Element
• DPlant Protection Equipment

Convert 1/2 yard to feet.

• A1 foot
• B1.5 feet
• C2 feet
• D3 feet

Which type of saw is typically used to cut metal pipe and bar stock?

• ACrosscut saw
• BHacksaw
• CCoping saw
• DRip saw

The keel of a ship is best described as:

• AA side window in a cabin
• BThe central longitudinal structural backbone running along the bottom of the hull
• CA type of anchor
• DA small auxiliary engine

What is the BEST way to lift a heavy load manually?

• ABend at the waist and twist while lifting
• BBend the knees, keep the back straight, hold the load close, lift with the legs
• CStand far from the load and reach out
• DLift quickly to minimize strain time

Which document contains chemical hazard information for products used on the jobsite?

• ATime sheet
• BSafety Data Sheet (SDS)
• CConstruction blueprint
• DDaily tool log

What is the term for a worker who completes the NCCER Core Curriculum and Maritime Industry Fundamentals?

• AMaster craftsman
• BEntry-level qualified for maritime craft training
• CLicensed mariner
• DSenior shipfitter

Calculate the area of a rectangular steel plate that is 8 feet long and 4 feet wide.

• A12 square feet
• B24 square feet
• C32 square feet
• D48 square feet

Before using any hand tool, what should the worker do FIRST?

• ASharpen it
• BInspect it for damage and proper function
• CWipe off oil
• DMark it with a serial number

Which OSHA standard subpart covers Personal Protective Equipment in shipyard employment?

• A1915 Subpart B
• B1915 Subpart E
• C1915 Subpart I
• D1915 Subpart Z

What is a 'frame' on a ship?

• AA painting hung in the captain's quarters
• BA transverse structural rib that supports the shell plating
• CA type of porthole
• DThe galley counter

Find the missing side of a right triangle with legs of 3 feet and 4 feet.

• A5 feet
• B6 feet
• C7 feet
• D12 feet

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B, hot work in a space that previously contained flammable liquid CANNOT begin until what occurs?

• AThe space is sprayed with water
• BA Marine Chemist or USCG-authorized person certifies the space 'Safe for Hot Work'
• CWorkers sign a verbal agreement
• DThe space is left to ventilate overnight

Which OSHA 1915 subpart specifically addresses confined and enclosed spaces in shipyards?

• ASubpart A
• BSubpart B
• CSubpart F
• DSubpart P

The shell plating of a ship refers to:

• AInterior cabin wall coverings
• BThe outer skin of plates forming the hull
• CRemovable deck plates over machinery
• DThe bottom of the cargo hold

What is the maximum capacity of a sling reduced to when used in a choker hitch (vs vertical)?

• AIncreased by 25%
• BRemains the same
• CReduced by approximately 25%
• DReduced by approximately 75%

Which standard most directly governs hand and portable powered tools in shipyard employment?

• A29 CFR 1915 Subpart H
• B29 CFR 1926 Subpart I
• C29 CFR 1910 Subpart P
• DAll of the above incorporate by reference

Which power tool should NEVER be used with a damaged or missing guard?

• ACordless drill
• BAngle grinder
• CHeat gun
• DMultimeter

On a blueprint, a thick continuous line typically represents:

• AA hidden edge
• BA visible edge or outline
• CA center line
• DA dimension line

A worker is exposed to which type of OSHA-regulated atmosphere when oxygen concentration is below 19.5%?

• AOxygen-enriched
• BNormal
• COxygen-deficient
• DHyperbaric

Convert 18 inches to feet.

• A1 foot
• B1.5 feet
• C2 feet
• D0.75 feet

What is a 'shackle' used for in rigging?

• ALocking out a circuit breaker
• BConnecting sling eyes to a load or hoist hook
• CCutting wire rope
• DStoring tools

Which of the following best describes a 'transverse' bulkhead?

• AA bulkhead running fore-and-aft along the ship
• BA bulkhead running side-to-side (athwartships) across the ship
• CA bulkhead on the main deck
• DA removable wall in cabin areas

What does ABS stand for in the maritime industry?

• AAmerican Boating Service
• BAmerican Bureau of Shipping
• CAtlantic Boat Society
• DAnti-lock Brake System

OSHA's hierarchy of controls lists which control method as MOST effective?

• APersonal protective equipment
• BAdministrative controls
• CEngineering controls
• DElimination or substitution

A drawing scaled at 1/4" = 1'-0" means:

• AEvery 1/4 inch on the drawing equals 1 foot in reality
• BEvery inch on the drawing equals 4 feet in reality
• CThe drawing is full size
• DEvery foot on the drawing equals 1/4 inch in reality