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What is the difference between "port" and "starboard" on a boat?

A. Port is the left-hand side and starboard is the right-hand side of the boat, when facing forward (toward the bow) — these terms are fixed to the boat itself, not to the direction you happen to be looking
B. Port and starboard change depending on which way the boat is facing
C. Port refers to the front of the boat and starboard refers to the back
D. These terms are only used on larger commercial vessels, never on small craft
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You're asked to test a deck crane grab after electrical repairs nearby. As the grab is hoisted, what should have happened first?
A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs
B. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift
C. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin
D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening
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A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?
A. Only the weather forecast for the next watch
B. The lunch schedule for the deck team
C. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place
D. The cargo manifest for the next port
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