Naval architecture

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

A) The ship's top speed
B) The distance between the waterline and the main deck
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) Lateral Opening Area
B) Load of Aft
C) Length Overall
D) Line of Alignment

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 highest point on the mast
D) The anchor point at the stern

4. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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