Naval architecture

1. What does the term 'freeboard' refer to in naval architecture?

A) The ship's top speed
B) The number of sails a ship has
C) The distance between the waterline and the main deck
D) The width of the ship's hull

2. In naval architecture, what does 'LOA' stand for?

A) Length Overall
B) Lateral Opening Area
C) Line of Alignment
D) Load of Aft

3. What is the keel of a ship?

A) The engine room
B) The highest point on the mast
C) The backbone of the ship running along the bottom from bow to stern
D) The anchor point at the stern

4. What does the term 'propeller pitch' indicate on a ship's propeller?

A) The material the propeller is made of
B) The total number of propellers on the ship
C) The width of the propeller blades
D) The distance the propeller would move in one revolution through a solid medium

5. What does the term 'scantling' refer to in ship design?

A) The capacity of the ship's fuel tanks
B) The rotation of the ship
C) The dimensions and sizes of structural members in the ship's construction
D) The speed at which a ship sails

6. What is the purpose of a stern tube on a ship?

A) To increase cargo capacity
B) To provide additional stability
C) To assist in steering
D) To support and align the ship's propeller shaft

7. What is meant by a ship's 'deadweight tonnage'?

A) The speed at which the ship is capable of traveling
B) The number of lifeboats on board
C) The total weight of cargo, fuel, water, and supplies carried by the ship
D) The maximum height a ship can be loaded

8. What is the purpose of a ship's bow thruster?

A) To aid in maneuvering the ship at low speeds or in tight spaces
B) To control the ship's radar system
C) To increase the ship's speed
D) To provide additional stability

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