Hotel Service Unit 19 Q4 Quiz

Hotel service unit 19 Q4

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What is the function of a "scupper" on a ship?

B) To drain water from the deck to prevent accumulation

C) To increase vessel speed

D) To support the mast

A) To secure cargo

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What is the purpose of a "freeing port" on a vessel?

D) To provide ventilation for the cargo hold

A) To store emergency equipment

C) To increase cargo loading speed

B) To allow water on deck to drain overboard quickly

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What does "flare" refer to in the context of a ship’s structure?

A) The width of the vessel’s deck

D) The height of the mast

B) The outward curve of the hull above the waterline at the bow

C) The angle of the propeller

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Why are coamings important on a vessel?

D) They reduce fuel consumption

C) They increase cargo capacity

B) They prevent water from entering hatchways and openings on deck

A) They improve vessel speed

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Where are freeing ports typically located on a vessel?

C) Inside the engine room

A) Below the waterline

D) Only at the stern

B) Along the deck near the bulwarks

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Where are scuppers commonly located on a vessel?

B) At the edges of the deck

A) In the cargo hold

D) On the vessel’s hull below the waterline

C) In the engine room

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What is the function of a "bulwark" on a vessel?

A) To hold cargo in place

D) To increase the vessel’s speed

B) To provide a protective barrier around the deck edge

C) To store navigational equipment

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What does "coaming" refer to on a vessel?

A) A decorative structure on the mast

D) A storage area for lifeboats

B) A raised edge around deck openings to prevent water entry

C) The main structural support for the deck

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What is the primary purpose of flare in a ship’s design?

A) To increase cargo capacity

C) To reduce vessel weight

B) To deflect waves and minimize water on the deck

D) To increase vessel speed

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Where are bulwarks typically located on a vessel?

A) Along the edges of the deck

D) Only at the bow

B) Inside the engine room

C) At the bottom of the hull

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