Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Maritime Technology Basics study set below.
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1
What is the name of the main vertical structure that supports the sails on a traditional sailing ship?
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A
Keel
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B
Mast
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C
Hull
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D
Rudder
2
Which navigation system uses a network of satellites to determine the precise location of a ship?
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A
GPS
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B
Radar
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C
Sonar
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D
Sextant
3
What is the term for the flat bottom structure of a ship that provides stability and structural strength?
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A
Deck
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B
Cabin
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C
Keel
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D
Bow
4
Which device is used to measure the depth of water beneath a vessel using sound waves?
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A
Anemometer
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B
Echo sounder
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C
Barometer
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D
Compass
5
What part of a ship is responsible for steering the vessel through the water?
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A
Propeller
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B
Anchor
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C
Rudder
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D
Bulkhead
6
Which fuel type is most commonly used by large international cargo ships?
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A
Coal
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B
Heavy fuel oil
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C
Solar power
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D
Nuclear fusion
7
What is the purpose of a ship's 'ballast' tanks?
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A
To store drinking water
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B
To improve stability and balance
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C
To carry extra cargo
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D
To power the engines
8
Which instrument is used to measure wind speed on a ship's deck?
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A
Anemometer
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B
Hygrometer
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C
Thermometer
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D
Manometer
9
What is the 'bow' of a ship?
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A
The back end
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B
The right side
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C
The left side
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D
The front end
10
Which technology allows ships to detect obstacles or other vessels in low visibility conditions?
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A
Telescope
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B
Radar
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C
Microscope
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D
Stethoscope
11
What is the primary function of a container ship?
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A
To transport passengers
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B
To carry standardized shipping containers
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C
To catch fish
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D
To conduct ocean research
12
What is the term for the maximum weight a ship can safely carry?
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A
Draft
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B
Deadweight tonnage
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C
Beam
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D
Freeboard
13
Which type of engine is most commonly found on modern large merchant vessels?
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A
Steam engine
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B
Diesel engine
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C
Electric motor
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D
Jet engine
14
What is the purpose of an 'AIS' (Automatic Identification System) on a ship?
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A
To track marine life
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B
To share position and vessel data
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C
To filter seawater
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D
To cook meals
15
What is the 'starboard' side of a ship?
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A
The front
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B
The back
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C
The right side
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D
The left side
16
What is the name for the measurement of a ship's width at its widest point?
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A
Draft
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B
Beam
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C
Length
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D
Height
17
Which part of a ship helps prevent it from rolling excessively in heavy seas?
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A
Stabilizers
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B
Portholes
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C
Anchors
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D
Cleats
18
What does a ship's 'draft' measure?
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A
The speed of the ship
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B
The depth of the hull below the waterline
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C
The height of the mast
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D
The weight of the cargo
19
Which device is used to hold a ship in place while in a harbor or at sea?
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A
Propeller
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B
Anchor
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C
Rudder
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D
Mast
20
What is the 'port' side of a ship?
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A
The right side
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B
The left side
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C
The front side
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D
The back side
21
What is the purpose of a 'dry dock'?
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A
To load containers
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B
To allow maintenance and repairs on a ship's hull
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C
To refuel the ship
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D
To house the captain
22
Which system is used to automatically maintain a ship's course without manual steering?
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A
Autopilot
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B
Speedometer
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C
Braking system
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D
Fuel injector
23
What are 'bulkheads' inside a ship?
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A
Exterior windows
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B
Internal walls that provide structural integrity
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C
The floor panels
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D
The engine parts
24
What do you call the 'left' side of a ship if you are facing the front?
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A
Starboard
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B
Port
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C
Stern
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D
Bow
25
Which marine technology is specifically designed to reduce the friction of a ship's hull in the water?
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A
Antifouling paint
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B
Radar
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C
Sonar
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D
GPS
