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Online testing: Test online CES 5.1 for Deck department, Support level, Dry cargo vessel
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According to their physical state, extinguishing agents may be classified:
Synthetic, proteinic, gases and liquid
Proteinic and synthetic
Solid, proteinic and gases
Solid, liquid and gases
In radio-traffic with a coast-station, a “personal call” means that one wishes:
to have a telephone conversation with a person whose name is known
to request a telephone alert call
Don't know
to have a telephone conversation for account of a requested shore subscriber
A Category "B" Chemical Cargo which has a melting point of more than 15° C. can be carried:
In tanks where the heating coils have been removed and supply and return steam pipes blanked off?
In tanks not adjacent to the ship-s shell plating having heating coils?
In tanks adjacent to the ship-s shell plating having heating coils?
In any tank onboard the vessel?
What is the special requirement listed in IBC/BCH when loading White Spirit?
The tanks should be fitted with audible and visible high-level alarms.
The tanks should be fitted with remote temperature reading.
The tanks should be fitted with audible and visible high and high-high level alarms.
The tanks should be fitted with drop valves.
How can a new officer, just boarding a ship, ensure that he knows the location and operation of all navigational and safety equipment and take account of the operating limitations of such equipment?
By using the equipment on regular watchkeeping duties
By following the standard company Induction procedures for a bridge watchkeeping officer
By asking other officers and practicing with the use of the equipment
The certificate of competency will ensure the officer has suitable competence in operating the bridge equipment
You are going to leave a crowded anchorage and make a 180 degrees turn. Your ship has a right-handed propeller and you can turn either way. How can you make the turn using as little space as possible?
Full ahead, rudder hard to starboard
Rudder hard to stb. , full ahead. Rudder hard to port, full astern. Repeating this manoeuvre until you have made the turn
Rudder hard to port, full astern. After you gain some sternway, rudder hard to starboard and full ahead
Full ahead, rudder hard to port
The fire control draft on board is called the safety plan and shall be posted onboard. In port, a copy of this plan shall in addition be available from somewhere else. Where must this copy be available?
In the engine control room.
At the gangway.
On the terminal.
Handed over to the surveyors.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FORWARD BREAST LINE" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Forward breast line is given by B on the figure
Forward breast line is given by A on the figure
Forward breast line is given by C on the figure
Forward breast line is given by D on the figure
Passenger ships have a normal requirement of 1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In addition to this, how many lifejackets have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
10% extra
25% extra
5% extra
50% extra
Which of the following spices comes from dried tree bark?
Tumeric
Cardamom
Cinnamon
Cumin
There are many applications in circuit theory where it is important to obtain the maximum possible power that a given source can deliver. This figure consists of a practical voltage source V(g) with internal resistance R(s). What resistance R(L) will maximize the power transmission from the source to R(L)?
R(L) = R(s)
R(L) = 2 R(s)
R(L) = 0.5 R(s)
R(L) = R(s) / sqrt (3)
Which ships shall apply to the amended version of the IGC Code?
Ships constructed on or after 30th June 1986.
Ships constructed on or after 15th July 1998.
Ships constructed on or after 5th June 1996.
Ships constructed on or after 1st July 1994.
In a PID controller it is possibile to change the setting of the Proportional band (P), the Reset time (I) and the Rate time (D). Please indicate which curve shows the typical response to a step input, if the variables are well adjusted.
Figure 4.
Figure 3.
Figure 2.
Figure 1.
What number is being shown by this flag hoist?
2202
1101
2121
1100
Insulating materials used on liquefied gas carriers are required to have certain properties including a good vapour diffusion resistance. Which of the insulating materials has the highest vapour diffusion resistance?
Mineral wool.
Polyurethane foam.
Perlite.
Polystyrene.
What action should be taken by the Officer of the Watch when the GPS fails?
Stop ship until it is repaired and fully functional
Call the Master
Inform the technical officer responsible for the electronic navigational equipment and continue on passage using alternative navigational methods
No special action needs to be taken, just continue on the passage and wait for it to be fixed.
A medium speed diesel engine, operating with a pulse turbocharging system, has been adjusted to have good power balance. What would the cylinder exhaust gas temperatures, relative to each other, be expected to be?
plus or minus 5 degrees Celsius.
All cylinder exhaust temperatures should be equal if the cylinder power balance is correct.
plus or minus 70 degrees Celsius.
plus or minus 30 degrees Celsius.
What is the maximum allowed oxygen content in inert gas in accordance to IMO IGC code?
Maximum allowed Oxygen content in the inert gas on gas carriers is 7% by volume.
There are no oxygen requirement on the inert gas on gas carriers
Maximum allowed Oxygen content in the inert gas on gas carriers is 5% by volume.
Maximum allowed Oxygen content in the inert gas on gas carriers is less than 10% by volume.
What should be done after discharging coal with a high sulphur content from a bulk carrier?
Areas of corrosion in the cargo holds should be noted
An inspection of cargo hold areas prone to cracking should be carried out
An inspection of cargo hold areas prone to fatigue should be carried out
Cargo holds should be thoroughly washed and cleaned
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "ASTERN" are shown. Which one is the correct one?
Astern is defined as C on the figure
Astern is defined as D on the figure
Astern is defined as A on the figure
Astern is defined as B on the figure
Prior to ordering stores for any department;
The store inventory should be checked so that you order only the items required
Consult the ISSA catalogue to ascertain what stores are available for ordering
Ask the departmental head for a list of store to be ordered
Consult the ISSA catalogue and order whatever is available but not on board
A bulk cargo declaration shows that the iron ore to be loaded has an angle of repose of 45 degrees; what does this indicate?
The cargo pile is stable and unlikely to shift
The cargo may self-heat
The cargo pile will be very unstable
The cargo should not be accepted to load
Information about your ship’s security arrangements and procedures is stored electronically. Which of these measures will help safeguard it from potential threats?
Work history verification
Encoded email messages
Protective markings
Passwords
Commonly used on an oil tanker, what does an "Explosimeter" measure?
The amount of H2S gas in a tank atmosphere
The level of oxygen present within a tank
The composition of hydrocarbon gas / air mixtures in a tank atmosphere
The relative amounts of nitrogen and combustible gases within a tank
If the general alarm is sounding and evacuation of the ship is required. What is the best way to ensure that all passengers are aware of the situation?
Use Public Address system to inform the passengers. Inform all passengers to report to designated area for head count.
Crew with designated emergency duties should proceed to the muster station to count all passengers in his section. If somebody is missing, report to their superior.
Inform the passengers through Public Address system. Crew with designated emergency duties should proceed to their cabin section and search all cabins. Guide and evacuate passengers. If the area is inaccessible report to their superior or the bridge.
Alarm signal and Public Address system will be effectively, including head count at muster point.
A cargo of steel swarf and borings (waste steel material from industrial processes) carried on a Bulk Carrier, is particularly liable to what?
Cargo sweat and reduced c carbon dioxide levels
A rise in methane gas levels
Production of carbon monoxide and oxygen
Oxygen depletion in the cargo space and self-heating of the cargo
Which characteristic of chlorine makes it different to most of the other liquefied gas cargoes carried at sea?
Chlorine is lighter than air so the vapours will rise.
Chlorine is non-toxic.
Chlorine cannot be transported under pressure.
Chlorine is non-flammable.
To whom should the Master immediately report a shipboard incident involving the loss overboard of dangerous goods?
The Flag state
Vessels in the immediate vicinity
The ship owner
The nearest Coastal state
What is the most likely cause of the boiler exhaust gas being white in colour leaving the funnel?
Insufficient combustion air.
A faulty or dirty burner tip
Too much combustion air.
Low water level in the boiler.
What is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets?
To provide all personnel including emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To provide personnel in deck- and engine department with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To provide the safety officer with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To determine if the substance is flammable or not
A vehicle of length 4.85m; width 1.55m; weight 3200 kg. is to be loaded with a door-to-door clearance of 12cm and bumper-to-bumper clearance of 30cm. What would be its uniform load density?
0.0425 mt /sq. m.
0.372 mt /sq. m.
0.425 mt /sq. m.
0.469 mt /sq. m.
As ships get older which hatch covers need special attention when battening down for sea passage?
The aftermost hatch covers
The midships hatch covers
The foremost hatch covers
Hatch covers abaft the accommodation
A portable oxygen analyser for use onboard ship is of the paramagnetic sensing element type. It is being used to test the atmosphere of a space onboard ship but starts to give erratic readings. There is no obvious indication as to why this is happening. Select from the options given the most likely cause of this problem.
The battery power is low.
The sampling filter is blocked preventing gas from entering the sampling camber.
Nitrogen gas is present in the atmosphere.
The sampling filter is partially blocked giving rise to wide pressure variations in the sampling chamber.
Following maintenance work on an air compressor the engine room rating is asked to put the tools away. It is noticed that an allen key is missing from the set. What action should be taken?
Get another one from the store to make up a full set again.
Assume it has fallen in the bilge and look for it when the bilges have been pumped.
Make a note in the log book so the other engine room staff know it is missing.
Inform the engineer in case it has been left inside the compressor when it was closed up.
What action should be taken if the heat transfer capacity of a heat exchanger operating as a lubricating oil cooler is reducing?
Increase the lubricating oil flowrate.
Decrease the lubricating oil flowrate.
The heat transfer surfaces should be cleaned.
Increase the cooling water pressure.
On a Container vessel, what is the function of a buttress?
To support the lowest tier of containers in a non-cellular cargo hold
When used at the base of container stacks its prevents the tank top plating from being pierced
To support container stacks in a non-cellular cargo hold
To support the lowest tier of containers in a con-bulker's cargo hold
In an inert gas system audible and visible alarms shall be provided to indicate faulty conditions in the installation. Which of the following conditions do not activate the alarms? (SOLAS II-2/62.19.1)
High air pressure in water seal
High water level in the flue gas scrubber
High gas pressure
High gas temperature
Refrigerated compartments are usually fitted with two types of thermometer - those designed for indicating air temperature and those designed for indicating pulp temperatures. When a fruit cargo is being loaded which of the given options represents the best location for a pulp thermometer to be placed?
In the return air flow path.
Directly in the delivery air flow path.
Between two cartons in the middle of the stow.
On top of the stow.
Tank venting systems should be designed and operated so as to ensure neither pressure nor vacuum created in cargo tanks during loading or discharging exceeds tank design parameters. A certain rate of generation of vapour during loading, sometimes termed gas evolution, is assumed. According to the IBC Code, how is that calculated?
The nominal loading rate is multiplied by a factor of 1.15
The maximum loading rate is multiplied by a factor of at least 1.25
The average anticipated loading rate is multiplied by a factor of 2.0
The calculated loading rate, assuming a litreweight of 1.2 kg/l and allowing for a friction loss of 12% per 30 metre length of unrestricted pipeline, is multiplied by a factor of 1.15 (A safety margin of 20% is additionally applied for products with a vapour pressure of greater than 1.15 mPa).
What should be done if a vessel is trimmed outside the limits of its trim correction tables during a draught survey?
Bring the vessel to within the trim limits imposed by the tank sounding tables prior to carrying out the survey
Ask the attending surveyors to extrapolate the tables for the excessive trim
Bring the vessel to within the trim limits imposed by the tank sounding tables prior to taking tank soundings
Consult the classification society concerned
On a General Cargo Vessel, what should a cargo lashing plan comply with?
The cargo securing manual
Master's instructions
Charterers? instructions
Shipper's instructions
If a passenger asks you a question you cannot answer, what will you do?
Tell the passenger that you will confer your colleagues and revert with an answer, or you bring the passenger along to a colleague who can give an answer to the question. Never say I don't know!
Tell the passenger to approach the information desk/ reception on board
Tell the passenger to ask one of your colleagues who are more experienced than you are
Make up a story, the passenger doesn't really care
Many fruit cargoes are carried refrigerated and also under controlled atmosphere (CA) conditions. A situation develops where there is a problem with the main reefer plant that will take several hours to repair but the CA system is still operation. Which of the statements given in the options is the most accurate in these circumstances?
The CA plant could be used to increase the levels of nitrogen in the cargo spaces which will be sufficient to preserve the fruit.
The CA plant could be used to increase the levels of carbon dioxide in the cargo space which will be sufficient to preserve the fruit.
The CA plant will take care of the cargo without the refrigeration plant and therefore there is no further action required and no need for concern.
The CA plant is only an adjunct for the refrigeration plant and therefore there should be concern about the condition of the cargo.
The densities of most hydrocarbon gas mixtures which evolve from normal petroleum products are greater than the density of air. What would be the approximate relative density of a mixture of 50% by volume of air and propane relative to 100% air?
1.8
1.25
2.0
1.55
The diagram shows the lead of a rope during mooring operations and the possible point where it may break. Where would be considered the safest place to be standing?
Outside the coloured zone.
Between the "point of break" and the "point of restraint".
It is impossible to stand clear of any possible danger areas surrounding wires or ropes and therefore there are not any safe areas.
Inside the coloured zone and behind the "point of restraint".
On a Container vessel, why are twistlocks preferred as a means of securing containers compared to cone-based lashing systems?
Because cargo securing manuals do not allow for cone-based lashing systems
Because cone-based lashing systems are not type-approved by classification societies
Because cone-based lashing systems are more prone to failure than twistlocks
Because twistlocks provide uplift resistance as well as horizontal restraint, helping to prevent containers from falling overboard in heavy weather
Why is an automatic slow turning feature included in the start air system of many large 2 stroke diesel engines?
To avoid damage during start of the engine in case water or other liquid has gathered in the cylinders during an extended stop.
To fill the cylinders with sufficient fresh air to ensure a safe start of the engine.
To check that all indicator cocks are closed before staring the engine..
To reduce the start air consumption during start up of the engine.
A ship is navigating in the Caribbean in August when it receives the warning of a Hurricane. To determine the centre of the storm the Master uses "Buys Ballot's Law" and faces the wind. On what side of the Master would the low pressure area be located?
This is not a suitable method to use with a Hurricane.
On the left side
On the right side
Straight ahead
When can a vessel load concentrates whose moisture content exceeds the Transportable Moisture Limit?
When proved to an Administration that there is adequate stability
When the distance to the next port is less than 200nm
When proved to an Administration that there is adequate structural integrity
When proved to an Administration that there is adequate stability as well as structural integrity
What is meant by being intrinsically safe?
Electric wiring executed by approved manufacture?
Any electrical product, being water resistant?
Explosion proof product having a special wiring system?
Can not produce enough energy to ignite a gas (explode)?
Why do Bending Moment (BM) curves sometimes differ between the loading manual and loading computer?
Because BM values in loading computers are often taken at the bulkheads whereas loading manuals calculate stresses at intermediate points as well
Due to the age of a vessel
Because BM values in loading manuals are often taken at the bulkheads whereas loading computers calculate stresses at intermediate points as well
Due to steel replacements made during the life of a vessel
What do you understand by the expression Master Controller
State of the art controller
The best possible control system
The primary controller in a cascade control system
The Captain’s controller
What will happen when the ship arrives in Rotterdam?
The anchor will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
The ship will receive fuel and diesel oil bunkers when it arrives in Rotterdam
The navigation lights will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
The main engine will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
A cable carries a current of 1500A at 660 Volts and has a voltage drop along it's length of 30volts. Assuming the cable insulation is good enough to work at High Voltage, what would be the voltage drop when supplying the same amount of power at 6600 Volts.
0.3 Volts
300 Volts
3 Volts
30 Volts
What governs the disposal of dry bulk cargo residues at sea?
SOLAS Chapter VII
The Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes
MARPOL Annex V
MARPOL Annex IV
What is "DRAUGHT", in the figure?
Draught is D, in the figure
Draught is A, in the figure
Draught is C, in the figure
Draught is B, in the figure
xxz
a
c
b
d
What is the recommended maximum salt intake per person per day?
2,300 milligrams (0.08 ounce).
635 milligrams (0.02 ounce)
1gram (0.04 ounce)
4,600 milligrams (0.16 ounces)
If the strength of the wind is related to the pressure gradient and the space between the isobars, which of the following statements is correct?
The closer the isobars are together the stronger will be the predicted wind.
The pressure gradient is a measurement of the distance between the high and the low pressures and is not associated with isobars.
Strong winds are found in areas where the isobars are not close together
The wind force is related to the difference in pressures and blows directly between the centres of high and the low pressure
What arrangement may be installed in passenger ships to reduce unsymmetrical flooding in damaged condition?
Ballast trimming system
Cross flooding arrangement
Separate trim tanks
Self acting ballast trimming arrangement
a
e
d
c
b
What is the correct understanding of the term "Lapse Rate" when used in Meteorology?
The rate of increase of the wind associated with a Tropical Revolving Storm.
The change of the temperature in the atmosphere with height above sea level.
The change in the temperature associated with the passing of the warm front of a frontal depression.
The delay in temperature reduction associated with the wet bulb thermometer of a hygrometer
What information is required on passengers prior to departure?
All persons on board shall be counted and details of persons who have declared a need for special care or assistance in emergency situations shall be recorded and communicated to the Master
The safety officer shall count the number of passengers
It is sufficient to count the number of passengers prior to departure
Details and number of persons who have declared a need for special care or assistance in emergency situations shall be recorded and communicated to the Master
Prior to personnel being allowed to work inside cargo tanks on a liquefied gas carrier the tank atmosphere must be checked. What are the required readings for oxygen content and hydrocarbon gas content of the tank atmosphere before normal entry permits are issued and entry into cargo tanks is allowed according to the IMO Gas Codes?
21% oxygen by volume and 1% hydrocarbon by volume.
20% oxygen by volume and 1% of LEL for hydrocarbon
20% oxygen by volume and 0% hydrocarbon by volume.
21% oxygen by volume and 0% hydrocarbon by volume.
The pair of instruments necessary for generator synchronising are:
Voltmeter and synchroscope
kW meter and frequency meter
Amp-meter and volt-meter
Synchroscope and kVar-meter
What must be ensured prior to receiving iron ore?
Double bottom tank top plating must be tested for leaks
Cargo hold paintwork must be intact
Cargo hold bilge suctions and topside tank drop valves must be satisfactorily tested
Upper frame sections in the cargo holds must be inspected for cracks
As part of the regular maintenance for a paramagnetic oxygen analyser used for measuring the oxygen content of exhaust gas it is important to keep the sample line filter as clean as possible. Why is this necessary with this type of instrument?
The filter may rupture due to the high pressures generated by the sample pump.
The pressure drop across the filter may damage the sampling pump.
A high flow rate is required in order to deflect the sensing element.
Pressure variations in the sample chamber can cause errors so restrictions must be kept to a minimum.
Which one of the listed requirements for passenger ships regarding personal life-saving appliances do not correspond to present regulations?
The 5% extra lifejackets carried on board have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
Ro-ro passenger ships shall carry at least 2 lifebuoys provided with self-igniting lights an self-activating smoke signals
All lifejackets shall be fitted with reflex, a whistle and a light
All lifejackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and a smoke signal
If the oxygen content in an enclosed space is less than 20% and a non-essential routine inspection of the space is due which of the following is the correct course of action?
Postpone the inspection until the correct oxygen content can be achieved.
Carry out the inspection as quickly as possible.
Wear breathing apparatus while carrying out the inspection.
Release oxygen into the space from an oxygen cylinder.
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) covers detailed regulations to prevent various sources of ship generated pollution. Annex I - VI deals with regulations for the prevention/ control of pollution from:
Proper Pollution Prevention Training
Oil, Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk, Harmful Substances in Packaged Form, Sewage, Garbage and Ballast Water
All Harmful Substances we have onboard
Harmful Substances in Packaged Form, Sewage, Air Pollution, Garbage, Oil and Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
What is the optimum cargo lashing angle against sliding?
Around 20?
Around 25?
Around 30?
Around 35?
What is the purpose of automatic trip system onboard, and how does it function?
Automatic trip is to avoid over pressuring of cargo tanks, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks and pressurised vessels becoming overloaded, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks being cooled too much, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch or a temperature switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks becoming overloaded; the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
During cargo operations, involving perishable cargoes, deck officers should be aware that the cargo is subject to the effects of the weather and ambient conditions. From the options given, select the one which is likely to cause the most rapid temperature change in a refrigerated commodity.
Rain.
Very high humidity.
Sunshine.
Wind.
How will you find the Tipping Moment of a cargo item?
Transverse accelerations/10 x weight of cargo item x height of its centre of gravity above its base
Transverse accelerations/10 x weight of cargo item x height of its centre of gravity above the keel
Transverse accelerations/7 x weight of cargo item x height of its centre of gravity above its base
Transverse accelerations/7 x vessel's natural roll period
Many gas carriers are designed to carry liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). How is LPG defined in the IMO Gas Codes?
LPG is defined as butane and ethane or a mixture of both.
LPG is defined as propane and butane or a mixture of both.
LPG is defined as propane and ethane or a mixture of both.
LPG is defined as propane and methane or a mixture of both.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Hot rolled steel coils must not be loaded in a rusty condition
Hot rolled steel coils may be loaded in rain
Hot rolled steel coils must never be loaded in rain
Hot rolled steel coils are always shipped in stainless steel envelopes
During a walk around of a stow of refrigerated containers, one of the containers is noted to be quiet and has a red light showing on the control panel. Select, from the options given, the most likely cause of this condition.
The red light indicates that there is power to the container.
The red light indicates that an air change is in progress.
The red light indicates that there is a fault with the container's refrigeration unit.
The red light indicates that there is no power to the container.
A small consignment of dangerous goods is to be loaded on deck of a General Cargo ship; choose from the following stowage position which is the most suitable ?
The aft end of No 2 Hold
The forward end on No 2 hold
The aft end of No. 4 hold
On top on No 1 hold
"Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations , are deemed to present a hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify a limitation on the quality and quantity of the discharge into the marine environment". What is this a definition of?
A liquid cargo that is prohibited for carriage in vessels other than type 1 chemical tanker, as defined in the INC Code.
A category "Y" substance as identified in the revised MARPOL Annex II.
A category "X" substance as identified in the revised MARPOL Annex II.
An NLS as defined in ISGOTT revision V.
The oils used for medium and high speed diesel engine lubrication usually have alkaline additives which give the oil a Total Base Number of about 30 to 40 mg KOH/g. Why is it necessary to have such a TBN for these oils?
To counteract the effects of fuel leaking into the crankcase.
To allow operation of the engine on a variety of fuel types.
To increase the load carrying capacity of the oil.
To neutralise the acids formed during combustion.
The space between the cargo tank liquid dome and dome cover for an LNG carrier is maintained inerted, usually using nitrogen. What is the maximum allowable O2 content of the nitrogen used for this purpose?
1% O2.
3% O2.
4% O2.
5% O2.
As part of the decommissioning process for old reefer vessels they are sent to a recycling yard where any refrigerant remaining in the refrigeration system is dealt with. Which one of the actions given in the options needs to be carried out in preparation for delivery of a vessel to a recycling yard?
Discharge the gas to atmosphere prior to arrival to minimise handling costs at the recycling yard.
Make a careful note of the quantities of gas onboard and note this in the Ozone Depletion Record Book prior to discharging the gas into recovery bottles.
Make a careful note of the quantities of gas onboard and note this in the Ozone Depleting Record Book before discharging the gas to atmosphere.
Make a careful note of the quantities of gas onboard prior to arrival at the yard and note this in the Ozone Depleting Record Book.
What is the function of a lashing plate?
A means of securing turnbuckles
A means of securing butteresses under-deck
A means of securing lashing chains
A means of securing the hatch covers
What is the estimated average daily calorie intake required by an active adult male?
650
4400
2900
7500
What is the name given to a liquid, in which the bones of a fish, poultry or meat carcass have been boiled, along with some vegatables, to be used later as the basis of a soup or sauce?
Stop.
Stock.
Broth.
Block.
What would be considered to be the normal service life for rolling contact bearings fitted to a large turbocharger for a diesel engine?
At least 30000 hours.
20000 - 25000 hours.
8000 - 12000 hours.
1000 - 3000hours.
In which way may intake of poisonous material occur?
Swallowing.
By inhalation.
Skin penetration and skin absorption.
All mentioned.
How much food per person is supplied in a lifeboat?
Not less than 20000 kJ
None - only barley sugar sweets supplied
Not less than 10000 kJ
Not less than 5000 kJ
What kind of foot wear should be used when working on deck and in the engine room?
Tennis shoes
Rubber boots
Safety shoes or safety boots
Sandals or plimsolls
You are part of a team of two First Aiders in a resuscitation situation. What is the rythm of resuscitation with two First Aiders?
7 inflations before every 5 compressions
5 compressions after every 1 inflation
10 compressions within every 3 inflations.
3 compressions after every 1 inflation
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