The major cause of anchor buoy pendant wire failures is（）.

单项选择题The distance gained in the direction of the original course when you are making a turn is known as（）.

A.advance
B.drift
C.tactical diameter
D.transfer

单项选择题The distance a vessel moves parallel to the original course from the point where the rudder is put over to any point on the turning circle is called the（）.

A.advance
B.drift angle
C.pivoting point
D.transfer

单项选择题The distance a vessel moves at right angles to the original course，when a turn of 180°has been completed，is called the（）.

A.advance
B.pivoting point
C.tactical diameter
D.kick

单项选择题The best method to secure a towline to bitts is to（）.

A.take a round turn on the bitt farthest from the pull and use figure-eights
B.take a round turn on the bitt closest to the pull and use figure-eights
C.use figure-eights and take a round turn at the top of the bitts
D.use only figure-eights

单项选择题One of your crew members falls overboard from the starboard side. You should IMMEDIATELY（）.

A.apply left rudder
B.throw the crew member a life preserver
C.begin backing your engines
D.position your vessel to windward and begin recovery