Naval architecture

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

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

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

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

3. What is the keel of a ship?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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