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  • Which type of wound is formed when the skin is rubbed or scraped off?
  • Repair activities are IMAs, XMAS, SRFs, and what else?
  • When applying coatings, why is proper surface cleanliness necessary?
  • What type of files are used to file acute internal angles and to clear out square corners?
  • The air pressure for any pneumatic tool must not exceed what psi?
  • Which division consists of the ship fitter shop, sheet metal shop, pipe and copper shop, weld shop, carpenter shop, diving locker, and canvas shop?
  • What term best describes the collective safety disciplines referenced in the Navy's safety instruction?
  • Which document would you consult for authoritative guidance on handling compressed gases on ships?
  • Why is proper containment and environmental protection required during blasting?
  • How do SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes differ in terms of consumables and shielding?
  • What is the difference between a weld bevel and a butt joint, and why is bevel angle important?
  • The ICC regulates gas cylinders manufacturing and maintenance under what descriptor?
  • What are sacrificial anodes and when are they used on hulls?
  • OPNAVINST 500.19C provides general shipboard safety precautions and specific occupational health program guidance. Which of the following instruction numbers matches this description?
  • Which organization would you contact regarding decisions about fleet modernization to maintain readiness?
  • Galvanic corrosion occurs when two different metals are in electrical contact in seawater. Which practice is a practical mitigation?
  • Acetylene and low-pressure fuel-gas cylinders, which have been stowed in a horizontal position, must be placed in a vertical position for at least how long before you use them?
  • Wounds that are torn rather than cut are called?
  • What are the vertical partitions that, extending athwartships and fore and aft, provide compartmentation to the interior of the ship?
  • Precision measuring devices that measure length in thousandths of an inch are what?
  • Deckplate magazine is published by the Naval Sea Systems Command with what publication frequency?
  • Which wound type is defined by tearing rather than clean cutting?
  • Which statement is true about acetylene cylinders regarding ICC's 5-year retest rule?
  • When there is a complete stoppage of heart function, the victim has suffered a what?
  • What are the most common type of caliper found in the navy?
  • Which device stops bleeding by restricting blood flow to a limb?
  • Which wound is produced by a penetrating object leaving a small opening?
  • What is a place where the main artery to the injured part lies near the skin surface and over a bone?
  • What term is defined as the work necessary to restore a ship or an article to serviceable condition without a change in design, material, or the number, location, or relationship of parts?
  • Who publish and update QA manuals that set forth minimum QA requirements for both the surface fleets and the submarine force?
  • Grinding wheel markings are comprised of how many sections?
  • Which entity is primarily responsible for evaluating modernization and readiness improvements in the fleet?
  • What is the difference between an impressed current cathodic protection system and a sacrificial anode system?
  • What is the purpose of a surface cleanliness standard and which standard applies to hulls?
  • What is the primary purpose of corrosion control in hull maintenance?
  • Name and describe two methods of surface contamination removal before painting.
  • Which document should you consult for safety guidelines covering occupational health within Navy safety disciplines?
  • Wear ear protection when sound pressure levels exceed what dB(A)?
  • What is the purpose of applying antifouling coatings on submerged hull areas?
  • Navy standard gas cylinder valves are of how many basic designs?
  • What documents guide the selection of patch plate size and thickness?
  • What is a holiday test and how would you know a holiday exists?
  • How does the inspector determine if corrosion protection is adequate after CP installation?
  • Among softwood species, which of the following is considered a softwood listed in typical shipboard lumber classifications alongside white cedar, cypress, Douglas fir, white pine, and yellow pine?
  • Which welding process uses a flux-core wire with self-shielding or gas shielding?
  • Select lumber that is practically free of defects and blemishes is called what?
  • What program provides a uniform policy of maintenance and repair on ships and submarines?
  • The pressure must not exceed what psi for any pneumatic tool?
  • Who can approve a military SHIPALT?
  • What is the purpose of testing coating continuity at edges and joints?
  • SHIPALTs fall into how many broad categories?
  • Information concerning compressed gases can be found in what?
  • Which option lists three common weld defects to identify during inspection?
  • What feature in an ultrasonic thickness gauge helps when measuring through coatings?
  • In underwater hull coating programs, what does CP stand for?
  • Used for checking and measuring small openings such as root openings and narrow slots found in weld fitups and braze joints?
  • What does CP stand for in hull protection and why is it used?
  • What is the purpose of a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) in hull repairs?
  • Which organization provides instruction, policy, and overall direction to implement and operate the force QA program?
  • Which division consists of the inside machine shop, the outside machine shop, boiler shop, and the foundry shop?
  • What does NDE stand for in hull repair quality control?
  • What is the purpose of a primer in hull coatings?
  • In the typical hull patch repair sequence, what step immediately follows weld full penetration?
  • The causes of burns are generally classified as thermal, electrical, or what else?
  • Which hazards are commonly associated with hull maintenance and how are they mitigated?
  • Gas cylinders are manufactured and maintained according to the regulations of what?
  • Select lumber that contains a few minor blemishes is grade what?
  • Which division consists of the electric shop, gyro shop, printing shop, and photo shop?
  • What is the most important structural member of a ship?
  • What are common coating systems used on hulls and describe each layer's function?
  • The NAVMED 6260/2 decal marks zones with which hazard?
  • Compressed gases aboard all ships, except cargo ships, should be stowed only in compartments designated by what?
  • Which instruction provides general shipboard safety precautions and specific occupational health program guidance?
  • To be effective, CPR must be started within how many minutes of the onset of cardiac arrest?
  • What do SSPC-SP 5 and SP 6 describe and why are they relevant to hull painting?
  • Which data point in coating records confirms film thickness?
  • Which repair division includes the foundry shop?
  • In hull welding, thick sections or high carbon content require preheating to reduce hydrogen cracking and improve weld quality. This statement is most accurately described as:
  • Which measure is commonly used to mitigate corrosion through electrical protection on a hull?
  • What is the purpose of grinding and feathering edges before applying a patch coat?
  • What burn type is most serious, potentially destroying skin and underlying tissues?
  • How should you interpret a non-destructive test report for hull welds?
  • What is the role of post-weld heat treatment in shipboard welding?
  • Which term describes the vertical partitions that divide the interior compartments of a ship?
  • Which repair division includes the gyro shop?
  • Discuss the importance of environmental compliance and waste management during hull coatings work.
  • Corrective maintenance and repairs to ships may be divided into how many general categories?
  • To control bleeding what method should you try first?
  • What constitutes an acceptable visual weld condition?
  • Which wound type is produced by a sharp instrument?
  • How do you safely perform hot work on a hull and what permits are required?
  • Which wound results from skin being scraped off?
  • How do you determine if a patch is structurally suitable after repair?
  • During corrosion protection testing, which metric indicates that protection is adequate?
  • Which instruction outlines the safety program and the safety organization?
  • Most operational navy small crafts are now built of what?
  • Which burn depth is characterized by blistering skin?
  • What is the purpose of the corrosion inspection interval?
  • What are used to cut threads in metal, plastics, or hard rubber?
  • Why is surface moisture critical before applying coatings?
  • When patching a hull plate, which document specifies weld sizes and spacing?
  • What method verifies electrical continuity between hull sections during patching?
  • If a tree has needle leaves and cones, the wood is classified as what?
  • Which division consists of the electronics shop and the calibration shop?
  • Why is proper alignment critical when patching hull plates?
  • In areas where noise levels exceed certain thresholds, double protection should be worn; what is the threshold in dB(A)?
  • When should sacrificial anodes be replaced on a hull?
  • What is a primary reason for performing underwater hull cleaning to remove biofouling before coating?
  • In resuscitation after an electrical shock, which action primarily restores breathing?
  • Which action does not help minimize downtime and ensure safety?
  • What does the term repair mean in ship maintenance?
  • Which NDT method is used to detect thickness and internal flaws in hull welds?
  • What is the function of anti-fouling coatings and when are they applied?
  • What are typical maintenance records and documentation requirements for hull coatings?
  • How do you measure dry film thickness in the field?
  • Which statement correctly matches each surface preparation technique with its primary purpose?
  • The Navy Safety Center's Ships' Safety Bulletin is published at what interval?
  • What does the acronym CPR stand for?
  • What is the purpose of drip edges or weep holes on hulls?
  • Which organization designates the compartments for stowing compressed gases on ships (excluding cargo ships)?
  • What is the period of time a ship is assigned to undergo maintenance or repair by a repair activity?
  • What tool is used to cut metal that is too heavy for snips or bolt cutters?
  • Which instruction encompasses all safety disciplines, including systems safety, aviation safety, weapons/explosives safety, off-duty safety, and occupational safety and health?
  • The high pressure oxygen stream used in cutting with an oxyacetylene torch can throw molten metal for a distance of how many feet?
  • What act as girders between bulkheads, decks, and double bottoms, and transmit forces exerted by load weights and water pressures?
  • Deckplate magazine is published by the Naval Sea Systems Command with what publication frequency?
  • How is thickness measurement performed on a painted hull without removing coatings, and how should results be interpreted?
  • What are the properties of zinc-rich primers and when are they used?
  • What is a holiday detector and how is it used?
  • How is undercut best described in weld inspection?
  • QA manuals set forth minimum QA requirements for which naval forces?
  • Who is responsible to the CO for the organization, administration, and execution of the ship's QA program according to the QA manual?
  • Which lumber grade contains only a few minor blemishes but remains usable?
  • Among hardwoods, which one is commonly grouped with ash, birch, beech, white oak, poplar, and walnut as a typical hardwood species?
  • Which organization is commonly involved in determining ship modifications to improve efficiency and readiness?
  • CPR must be started within how many minutes of the onset of cardiac arrest?
  • Wounds caused by objects that penetrate some distance into the tissues while leaving a relatively small surface opening are called?
  • Which PPE is typically required for hull maintenance work such as grinding and painting?
  • Which statement best describes the term 'safety disciplines' as used in Navy policy?
  • A technical SHIPALT can only be approved at what level?
  • Which regulation is cited for environmental compliance in hull coatings work?
  • What peak dB level is commonly used to define hazardous areas when continuous sound levels exceed 84 dB(A)?
  • What factors influence the corrosion inspection interval?
  • The program that provides a uniform policy of maintenance and repair on ships and submarines is known as what?
  • The division that includes the diving locker and canvas shop is part of which repair division?
  • Which document verifies that substrate surface preparation met requirements before repainting?
  • Which burn type is the mildest?
  • Which item attached to equipment provides information about the equipment's characteristics and is a useful source of information about the equipment itself?
  • Navy standard gas cylinder valves are of how many basic designs?
  • True or false: Burns covering more than 30 percent of the body surface are usually fatal if not treated?
  • How many general kinds of wounds exist based on how the skin or tissue is broken?
  • Which burn depth is the mildest?
  • Which tool is commonly used to check small openings and narrow slots in joints, including welds and braze work?
  • The most common defects in lumber are what?
  • What is the standard method to estimate burned surface area called?
  • What is the strongest, heaviest, and toughest of all American woods?
  • Which procedure is used along with artificial ventilation to reestablish heart beat and blood circulation in a person who has suffered electrical shock?
  • What steps are included when planning a hull maintenance job to minimize downtime and ensure safety?
  • Softwoods include white cedar, cypress, Douglas fir, white pine, yellow pine, and what else?
  • What is a multifunctional tool that can lay out various angles, measure height and depth, bisect a 90 degree angle, and as a level?
  • What is a patch plate (doubler) and what condition necessitates its use?
  • A person who has stopped breathing but who is still alive is said to be in which state?
  • Which NAVMED 6260/2 decal identifies zones with which hazard?
  • If a tree has broad leaves that shed in winter, the wood is classified as what?
  • What are wounds commonly called that are made with a sharp instrument such as a knife, razor, or broken glass?
  • What is confined space entry and what controls are used when performing hull maintenance in confined spaces?
  • The primary load-bearing member that runs along the bottom and provides longitudinal strength is called the what?
  • Which organization may determine that a particular ship or class should be altered to bring them to a more efficient and modern state of readiness?
  • Hardwoods include ash, birch, beech, white oak, poplar, walnut, and what else?
  • Which lumber grade is described as nearly blemish-free and suitable for high-quality finish work?
  • Which of the following is the source of equipment information that helps identify the equipment's characteristics and is commonly affixed to the equipment?
  • What approach helps ensure coating continuity over fasteners and transitions at joints?
  • What is a constricted band that is used to cut off the supply of blood to an injured limb?
  • Why is preheating used in some hull welds?
  • The high-pressure oxygen cutting distance is which option?
  • Which burn type includes blistering skin?
  • Which instruction would you consult to understand the scope of safety disciplines within Navy operations?
  • The NAVMED 6260/2 decal is used to indicate zones with what hazard?
  • ICC regulations require that all gas cylinders, except acetylene cylinders, be retested every how many years?
  • What does the term near-white blast cleaning refer to in surface preparation?
  • Which welding parameter has no direct impact on weld quality?
  • Which instrument serves as a versatile layout tool for angles, height, depth, bisecting a 90-degree angle, and as a level?
  • What type of file is used to file acute internal angles and to clear out square corners?
  • Which topics are included in the Navy Safety Center's Ships' Safety Bulletin?
  • What rule is used to estimate the amount of skin area affected by burns?
  • Which factor is essential to maintain in patching hull seam repairs to prevent stress concentrations?
  • How is patch plate size and thickness determined?
  • Explain the difference between adhesion and cohesion in coatings.
  • Which steps are involved in underwater hull painting and coating preparation?
  • Burns exceeding what percent of body surface are usually fatal if adequate medical treatment is not received?
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