Question 3925 Deck General

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Before being certified by the American Bureau of Shipping, anchor chain must undergo _______________.

A USCG inspection
B x-ray inspection
C a breaking test
D spectroanalysis
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) a breaking test. Before being certified by the American Bureau of Shipping, anchor chain must undergo a breaking test. This is a regulatory requirement to ensure the anchor chain meets strength standards and can withstand the forces it will be subjected to during operation. A breaking test involves applying tension to the chain until it breaks, allowing the manufacturer to verify the chain's ultimate tensile strength. The other options are incorrect because: A) USCG inspection is not required for ABS certification, B) x-ray inspection is not a standard test for anchor chain, and D) spectroanalysis is not a common testing method for anchor chain.

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