When the anchor is brought to and holding，the horizontal com

Increasing the area of the anchor flukes will ______．

A.Increase holding power

B.Decrease holding power

C.Make penetration more complete

D.Not effect holding power

When landing a lifeboat through heavy surf with a strong current running parallel to the beach（from right to left when facing from seaward）the recommended procedure is to______．

A.approach while coming to the left to take advantage of the current

B.drop an anchor outside the surf line，then pay out anchor line over the bow while the seas carry the boat toward the beach

C.approach slow enough so that the boat can be brought around to meet breaking seas on the bow

D.rig a drogue with tripping line over the bow，back ashore with drogue tripped between breakers

Horizontal subdivision decks forming watertight compartments in the columns of a semisubmersible ship increase the unit's ______.

A.tank capacities

B.stability in the event of damage

C.towing speed

D.anchor holding ratio

In a combination chain and wire rope mooring system, the anchor chain is deployed at the anchor end of the line to ______.

A.increase fatigue life of the system

B.reduce the time to retrieve the line

C.increase the holding power

D.reduce the catenary

The holding capability of an anchor is primarily determined by the ______．

A.Shape of the anchor

B.Stowage of the anchor on board

C.Anchor's ability to dig in

D.Size of the vessel and its draft

By paying out more anchor cable, you ______.

A.decrease the holding power of your anchor

B.decrease the swing of your vessel while at anchor

C.increase the holding power of your anchor

D.increase the possibility that your vessel will drag anchor

When weighing anchor in a rough sea，how would you avoid risk of damaging the bow plating ________．

A.Heave it home as fast as you can

B.Heave it home intermittently，between swells

C.Leave the anchor under foot，until the vessel may be brought before the sea

D.Wait for a calm spot between seas，then house it