Online testing: Test for seamans about Piracy and Armed Robbery (CBT)

How is it recommended that deck lighting is used when transiting an area of known piracy activity? Select the TWO best options:

How should the crew behave if pirates seize control of their vessel? Select the THREE correct answers:

If a merchant vessel is successfully hijacked by a small group of pirates, what can normally be anticipated within a short while afterwards? Select ONE of the given options:

If a pirate attack is happening on a vessel, which kind of message would the vessel broadcast on the VHF radio? Select the ONE correct answer:

If a small craft suspected of being involved in pirate activity, is manoeuvring dangerously directly ahead of the vessel, what should the Master do? Select ONE of the given options:

If a vessel is attacked within territorial waters, what might it NOT be able to depend upon? Select one of the given options:

If pirates reach the bridge, or seize a crew member, what is the recommended procedure? Select the ONE correct answer:

If the pirates manage to seize control of the vessel, how are they likely to initially behave towards the crew? Select the ONE best answer:

International law recognises that piracy takes place on the high seas. Which term is generally applied to similar aggressive acts that take place on a vessel within a state’s territorial waters?

It is recommended that the accommodation doors are secured against entry during transit of a known piracy area. Which ONE of the options specifies the door that is generally suggested to be used as the designated access for patrol and lookout purposes?

Pirates generally observe a potential target before attacking. Which of the following will they typically look for on a merchant ship as signs of weakness? Select THREE of the options:

Pirates have boarded a vessel and managed to reach the bridge, where they are threatening a crew member with injury. Select ONE of the options to best describe the action the vessel Master should take:

Select ONE of the options that best describes the primary role of an on board security team:

Select ONE of the options which best describes the value of a citadel on a vessel, sailing in an area with a naval presence, if pirates board the vessel:

Select ONE of the options which best identifies the product that is recommended to be applied to a window to prevent glass splinters flying around if it is hit by a bullet:

Select ONE option that best describes the kind of signal that the Ship Security Alert System sends:

Select ONE option that best describes the nature of nitro-glycerine explosive:

Select ONE option that best describes the nature of plastic explosive:

Select ONE option that describes the likely course of action that pirates who wish to negotiate a ransom for a hijacked vessel will take:

Select ONE option to correctly identify the kind of wire that should be arranged around the main-deck rails or bulwarks to prevent boarding:

Select ONE option to explain why pirate boats sometimes broadcast false radio distress messages:

Select ONE term to best describe the successive counter-piracy defensive arrangements supporting a merchant vessel:

Select the ONE option that describes what personnel on the open deck, such as lookouts, should do immediately if the pirates get close and start firing:

The primary information on preparing the vessel against attacks by pirates is located in which of the following sources? Select ONE of the options:

The reduction in the number of successful pirate attacks is attributed to the international counter piracy measures and which one of the following factors?

There is good evidence to show that pirates will avoid attacking which ONE of the following vessels?

To avoid injury from weapons fired at a vessel by pirates, what is the main basic guideline to be followed? Select ONE of the given options:

What does the International Maritime Organisation recommend when it comes to seafarers using firearms? Select the ONE correct answer:

What radio message should be broadcasted if it is suspected that a pirate attack is about to take place? Select the ONE correct option:

What should happen to the last designated accommodation entry point if pirates get on board? Select the ONE best answer:

What speed should a vessel maintain in order to put pirates off from attacking? Select the ONE correct answer:

What strategy is used by some counter-piracy organisations to make monitoring and protection of vessels easier? Select the ONE correct answer:

What type of vessel do pirate boats sometimes mix with as a form of disguise, particularly when operating near to the coast? Select ONE of the given options:

When the shipping company contracts with a Private Maritime Security Company and sends a team on board, who will direct the vessel’s crew in their safety and security duties? Select ONE of the options:

Which ONE of the following is a particular feature of piracy activity off West Africa?

Which ONE of the following manoeuvres taken by a small craft might be considered suspicious and possibly indicate the beginning of a pirate attack? Select the ONE correct answer:

Which ONE of the following options will NOT normally be part of an on board security team’s duties?

Which ONE of the following organisations broadcasts regular “live” piracy alerts and bulletins?

Which ONE of the given expression best describes the tiered system of defensive measures for a merchant vessel to defend itself against pirate attack?

Which ONE of the options best describes the areas for which extra vigilant monitoring by look-outs is recommended for?

Which area defines where piracy acts take place? Select the ONE correct answer:

Which definition correctly explains what a “citadel” is when fitted to a merchant vessel? Select the ONE best answer:

Which is the first (outer) layer in the “Layered defence” strategy for a merchant vessel to defend itself against pirate activity?

Which item is considered to be the most effective item of a military or naval anti-piracy task force? Select the ONE correct answer:

Which of a ships documents gives information on preparing it against attacks by pirates? Select the ONE correct answer:

Which of the following are examples of navigational procedures that have been implemented in known piracy areas to better protect merchant ships? Select TWO of the given options:

Which of the following features of a vessel will pirates consider most advantageous when planning to attack a merchant vessel? Select the TWO best answers:

Which one of the following options is a feature of the small “skiff” boats used by pirates in an attack on a merchant vessel? Select the ONE correct answer:

Which person is responsible for establishing and monitoring the general fleet-wide anti-piracy procedures? Select the ONE correct answer:

Who is responsible for the conduct of anti-piracy lookouts during the transit of a high-risk area? Select ONE of the given options:

Why can the Master and Watch keeping Officers not rely on radar to alert them to the approach of pirates in small boats? Select TWO of the given options:

Why do pirates believe attacks far out at sea might be more successful? Select the TWO correct answers:

Why should crew members not attempt to manually direct fire hoses at pirate boats? Select TWO of the given options: