Naval architecture

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

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

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

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

3. What is the keel of a ship?

A) The backbone of the ship running along the bottom from bow to stern
B) The highest point on the mast
C) The engine room
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 dimensions and sizes of structural members in the ship's construction
D) The speed at which a ship sails

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

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

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

8. 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 distance the propeller would move in one revolution through a solid medium
D) The width of the propeller blades

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