🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR requirements for language proficiency of crew on U.S. vessels • The phrase "able to understand any order spoken by the officers" – focus on spoken orders, not written tests • When the Coast Guard conducts practical onboard inspections, what types of checks are realistic?

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: If the regulation is about understanding spoken orders, which options actually test real-time verbal understanding? • Consider which choice (or choices) would truly let the Coast Guard see and hear whether communication between officer and crew works in practice. • Think about whether an interpreter being present proves that the crew member personally understands the officer, or if it bypasses that requirement.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which option(s) involve a direct, practical demonstration between the officer and crew member. • Check whether a written test actually measures spoken comprehension as required by the wording. • Consider if the regulation is about the crew member’s own ability, not the ability of a third party (like an interpreter).