Which BEST describes a wildcat?
• Anchoring equipment terminology on a windlass (wildcat, gypsy, brake, devil’s claw) • How anchor chain is handled versus how lines/ropes are handled • The difference between a piece of machinery and an incident/condition (e.g., line parted, winch running out of control)
• Look at each choice and ask: Is this describing a permanent part of the windlass or is it describing something that has gone wrong? • Decide which items clearly involve rope/line under strain rather than chain and machinery • Think about what kind of fitting is needed to grip and move chain specifically, not just any drum or winch
• Identify which choices describe an ongoing dangerous situation rather than a normal piece of gear • Check which option refers to anchor chain links being engaged by a specially shaped part of the windlass • Eliminate any choice that talks about nylon line or a line jumping off something, if you know a wildcat is associated with chain, not fiber line
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