Hotel Service Unit 19 Q5 Quiz

Hotel service unit 19 Q5

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What does "displacement" mean in terms of a vessel’s size?

C) The volume of cargo the vessel can carry

A) The weight of the vessel when empty

B) The weight of water displaced by the vessel when fully loaded

D) The length of the vessel

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What does LOA (Length Overall) refer to in the context of a vessel?

B) The total length of the vessel from the forward-most to the aft-most point

C) The length of the vessel’s cargo hold

D) The length of the keel

A) The length of the hull from the forward perpendicular to the aft perpendicular

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Why is displacement a critical measurement for vessel stability?

B) It helps determine the load-bearing capacity and buoyancy

D) It affects only the vessel’s speed

C) It measures the engine’s power output

A) It reduces the vessel’s length

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Why is LOA an important measurement for a vessel?

D) It measures the vessel's depth

A) It determines crew capacity

C) It indicates the width of the vessel

B) It affects berthing and docking arrangements

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Why is breadth (beam) significant in vessel design?

B) It only determines the length of the keel

C) It increases the vessel’s speed

A) It affects the vessel’s stability and cargo-carrying capacity

D) It defines the mast height

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What does "breadth" measure on a vessel?

C) The length of the cargo hold

A) The total height from the keel to the deck

D) The depth of the hull

B) The width of the vessel at its widest point

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What is the purpose of a "load line" on a vessel?

D) It identifies the location of the engine room

A) It marks the maximum draft for cargo holds

B) It indicates the maximum legal draft for safe loading in different water conditions

C) It shows the maximum speed of the vessel

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Why is draught an important consideration when navigating a vessel?

D) It determines the vessel’s engine capacity

A) It reduces fuel consumption

C) It increases the vessel’s width

B) It affects the vessel’s ability to pass through shallow waters

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What does "draught" measure on a vessel?

C) The width of the deck

A) The distance from the keel to the waterline

B) The height of the vessel’s mast

D) The length between the forward and aft perpendiculars

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Why is the load line important for a vessel's safety?

C) It ensures the vessel does not exceed safe loading limits, preventing excessive submersion

D) It measures the vessel’s speed

B) It marks where the anchor is located

A) It allows unlimited loading

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