Naval architecture

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

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

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

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

3. What is the keel of a ship?

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) The number of lifeboats on board
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 speed at which the ship is capable of traveling

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 width of the propeller blades
C) The material the propeller is made of
D) The distance the propeller would move in one revolution through a solid medium

Created with That Quiz — where a math practice test is always one click away.