Question 2935 Deck General

The correct answer is C) Require a demonstration by the officer and the crew member. The Coast Guard can determine if a crew member is able to understand orders spoken by officers through a practical demonstration. This allows the officer to give verbal instructions to the crew member and observe their response to ensure they comprehend the order. A written test or using an interpreter would not directly assess the crew member's ability to understand the officer's verbal communication, which is an important safety requirement for crew on Coast Guard vessels. The other options, A and B, are not sufficient on their own to assess the crew member's verbal comprehension skills as required by Coast Guard regulations.