Le test comprend 80 questions aléatoires.
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Welding and flame cutting are among the factors which give the highest risk of fire on board ships. Precaution has to be taken to avoid this risk. Which of the following safety rules may be regarded as the most important?
Only use electrodes from a well-known manufacturer.
The welder shall have been instructed in the use of the ship’s welding plant.
Only holder of welding certificates shall be allowed to carry out welding on board ships.
Electric welding plants shall be controlled by a responsible engineer before use.
Before extinction of an electric fire we need:
To put out the fire without taking any special measures.
To know the voltage and wear rubber gloves.
To disconnect the power source.
To confine the area involved in the fire.
Which part of the fresh water quantity provided for each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate may be replaced by a de-salting apparatus?
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 day.
0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 day.
0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 day.
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 day.
A person wearing lifejacket or immersion suit, shall be able to turn from a face-down to a face-up position in not more than:
A lifebuoy is constructed to withstand a drop into the water from a height of:
Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-jackets corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? A life-jacket shall be so constructed that:
It gives a long term thermal protection.
It can be correctly donned within 3 minutes without assistance.
It allows the wearer to jump from height of at least 4,5 m into the water without injury and without damaging the life-jacket.
It allows the wearer to jump from any height without injury and without damaging the life-jacket.
What type of bomb search should you conduct to avoid panic when the credibility of the threat is in doubt and you don’t want to disrupt ship business?
Known hiding spot search.
Nominated officers search.
How much food per person is supplied in a lifeboat?
None – only barley sugar sweets supplied.
Which among the following list is particularly required for a totally enclosed lifeboat?
Hatches positioned so as to allow launching and recovery operations to be performed without any occupant having to leave the enclosure.
Windows on both sides can be closed watertight and opened for ventilation.
Handrails inside for persons moving to their seats.
Self-bailing arrangements.
After smoking, cigarettes should be disposed off as follows:
Dropped over the lee side only so that it cannot blow back on board.
Dropped over the side only if you are certain they are extinguished.
Disposed of in an ashtray, ensuring that it is extinguished.
Dropped into a waste bin.
A person wearing a thermal protective aid shall be able:
To climb up and down a vertical ladder.
To swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft.
To wear a lifejacket inside.
To jump into the water from a height of 4,5 m.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall be stowed:
On the starboard side of the ship.
Wherever space is available.
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes.
The steps of the embarkation ladder must be proportioned as it follows:
Length = 480 mm, breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm.
Length = 380 mm, breadth = 145 mm, depth = 20 mm.
Length = 580 mm, breadth = 165 mm, depth = 30 mm.
Length = 280 mm, breadth = 85 mm, depth = 10 mm.
A detector that is activated by a rise of temperature is:
How many hand held distress flares are carried in each lifeboat?
In a smoke filled alleyway where will the cleanest air be found, and how should you proceed out?
Sit and wait for the rescue party.
It will be the same in all parts, therefore I would just leave as quickly as possible.
Towards the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out.
Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.
What is a polar (liquid)?
A liquid that doesn’t mix with water.
A liquid that conducts electricity.
A liquid that mixes with water.
A liquid that emits flammable vapour.
One of the risks of using CO2 is the low temperatures that it reaches when it vaporises; this temperature is approximately:
All waste receptacles shall be of non-combustible materials, built and equipped with:
No openings in sides and bottom.
A permanently attached cover.
A cover of a hinged self-closing type.
Permanent means for lashing.
The weak link of a float-free arrangement for liferafts must break under a strain of:
In a distress situation, how many times or for how long should the emergency alarm be sounded?
Until the signal “risk is over” or the order “abandon ship” is given.
Until all crew members and passengers have reported to their respective muster stations.
During helicopter evacuation of an injured man, what course should the ship steer?
With the wind fine on the bow opposite to the helicopter operating area.
As instructed by the helicopter pilot.
With the wind astern so that the effect of the wind is reduced as much as possible.
To maintain a fire, three conditions need to be met: Oxygen, combustible material and sufficient temperature for combustion. What subject must be removed to extinguish the fire?
Heat, Oxygen and combustible material.
Either of the mentioned alternatives.
What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats?
The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
The fact that the user is on board a liferaft, a lifeboat or ship.
The weather conditions of the moment.
A definite standard process.
What equipment is provided in a liferaft to help you keep warm in cold weather?
The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation, in addition to the thermal protective aids (10 % of complement, minimum 2).
At least 10 % of the rafts complement with a minimum of 2 thermal protective aids are provided.
Thermal protective aids for each person.
The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to give additional insulation from the cold water.
Halons are decomposed into toxic products when they are applied at temperatures near:
What are the conditions that influence the efforts for organising the fire-fighting?
Distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade, what is burning, possibility to get water.
Where the fire breaks out, how many fire teams are available, the strength of the fire, the ships mobility, what is burning and communication.
Where the fire breaks out, how many fire teams are available, what is burning, distance to the fire station.
Where the fire breaks out, the ships mobility, distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade.
The breaking strength of the painter in a liferaft permitted to accommodate 6 persons is at least:
How often must the Emergency Steering Gear be tested, and how is this information recorded in the OLB?
Fortnightly, with signature of Chief Engineer and witness.
Every 3 months. Details of test with signatures of Master and witness.
Monthly, with signature of person carrying out test.
Monthly, with signature of Chief Engineer and witness.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Lifebuoy with hand flare.
Lifebuoy with light and smoke.
Which of the following items shall be included in an “abandon ship”-drill?
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies.
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals.
Checking that all crew and passenger moral is high.
Checking that passengers and crew are suitably dressed and lifejackets correctly donned.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals.
What is the maximum allowed suction head for fire pumps? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.5).
The grabline of a lifebuoy has a length of:
2 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
3 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
5 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
4 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is most effective against an open oil fire?
Which statement about the use of profiling onboard a ship is true?
Detection equipment can be used in place of profiling.
Profilers need at least half an hour to gather the information they need.
Only visitors can be profiled.
A random selection process must be established.
You have abandoned ship in a liferaft. Which of the following actions should you take?
Start paddling in the direction of the nearest land.
Organize a lookout system.
Join up with any other survival craft and stream the sea anchor.
Organize a lookout system and join up with other survival craft if possible. You should also stream the sea anchor.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Wheeled fire extinguisher.
Portable fire extinguisher.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
D-class fire door self closing.
A-class fire door self closing.
C-class fire door self closing.
B-class fire door self closing.
Proteinic foams have the feature of being?
Of high expansion, not easily contaminated by hydrocarbons.
Of low expansion, not easily contaminated by hydrocarbons.
Of high expansion, made of tense-active compounds.
Of low expansion, viscous and solid, easily contaminated by hydrocarbons.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Combustible, oxygen, heat and chain reaction.
Combustible, oxygen, flames and chain reaction.
Combustible, air, flames and gas.
Oily rags and metal turnings:
Are not a fire hazard unless ignited.
Are a fire hazard because they generate their own oxygen when ignited and are therefore difficult to extinguish.
Are not a fire hazard at all.
Are a fire hazard because they are liable to spontaneous combustion.
What percentage of the ship’s stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3?
50-80 % of the ship’s stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3.
100 % of the ship’s stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3.
25-50 % of the ship’s stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3.
5-20 % of the ship’s stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3.
What is the only reliable way of checking that the CO2 cartridge in a dry powder extinguisher is full?
Weigh the extinguisher and check that it complies with the weight marked on it.
Remove the cartridge and weigh it to check that it has the full weight stamped on it.
All of the alternatives are reliable methods.
Check if the seal on the extinguisher release handle is intact.
Which of these actions should crew take if a suspicious object that may be a bomb is located during a search?
Place the object in a desk drawer or file cabinet.
Confirm with their search partner that the object found is suspicious.
Cover the suspicious object with a box or blanket.
Throw the object overboard.
If drugs or suspected drugs are found onboard your ship, follow the five C’s: Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Control and:
Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment correspond to present regulations? The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall include:
Helicopter rescue equipment.
Sea charts and navigation equipment.
A lifejacket should be provided with:
On ships built after February 1992 all lifejackets should be fitted with a light.
Fire protected lifeboats when waterborne should be capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat for a period of not less than how many minutes?
You are starting to get low on water in the lifeboat. What should you do?
Mix sea water with 50 % fresh water.
The pyrotechnic used to transmit visual signals to other vessels, boats or aircrafts are of the following type:
All of the below mentioned.
The International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre attributes the increased numbers of hijackings to:
The greater involvement in piracy of well-organized and armed crime networks.
Higher crime rates around the world.
Easy access to military weapons.
What are the main components of the atmospherical air?
O2: 50 %, N2: 50 %, H2O: traces, CO2: traces, Rare gases: traces.
O2: 21 %, N2: 72 %, H2O: 5 %, CO2: 2 %, Rare gases: traces.
O2: 75 %, N2: 10 %, H2O: 5 %, CO2: 5 %, Rare gases: traces.
O2: 21 %, N2: 78 %, H2O: traces CO2: traces, Rare gases: traces.
Generally speaking, what is the value commonly recognised as the maximum concentration of CO allowed in the breathing air of a breathing apparatus?
The halogenated hydrocarbons (halon), are hydrocarbons in which the molecules have one (or more) atom(s) of hydrogen replaced by another atom (or atoms) of:
Nitrogen and/or fluorine.
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.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Rescue boat with waterproof canopy.
You are the officer of the watch at the bridge of a cargo ship. In the middle of the night, an alarm sounds on the control panel of the fire detection system. It indicates that a detector is activated in the crew’s accommodation. What is the first action you would take?
Sound the fire alarm signal and send the seaman on watch down to inspect and report the situation.
Run to the scene as fast as possible and start fighting the fire by all available means.
Acquit the alarm and wait till it sounds again before taking any other action.
How often shall each member of the crew participate in an “abandon ship”-drill?
In general, what is the best extinguishing agent to put out a class A fire?
Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a dry powder extinguisher?
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Davit launched rescue boat.
What manoeuvre should be carried out in case of a fire onboard a ship?
Continue on course and speed.
Reduce speed and, if possible, keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship.
Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce the oxygen supply.
Keep the stem up against the wind if possible.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Remote controlled fire pumps.
International shore connection.
The DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the water around the ship and the verification of increased threat levels:
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:
Equally spaced and not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm.
Equally spaced, not less than 200 mm or more than 280 mm.
What is the inherent danger in the use of halon to extinguish an extensive fire?
Depletion of oxygen in the air.
Development of toxic gases.
Depletion of the ozone layer.
Development of explosive gases.
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard:
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, organise and commence fighting the fire.
Commence fighting the fire, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire.
What method shall be used when hauling survivors out of the sea (state of survivors is critical)?
For how long should the self contained air support system on a totally enclosed lifeboat having its engine running be capable of providing safe and breathable air?
In case of a fire in engine rooms, cargo holds or other confined spaces, what has to be done before the central gas extinguishing system is used?
If any, open all bottom ventilation inlets and outlets to the compartment.
Disconnect all non-emergency circuits from the main switchboard.
Make sure that the compartment has been evacuated.
What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers that must be carried on ships of 1 000 GRT and above?
How much lifeboat capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 metres in length?
150 % of the ship’s complement on each side.
50 % of the ship’s complement on each side.
125 % of the ship’s complement on each side.
100 % of the ship’s complement on each side.
The best way to identify an IED is to:
Measure the size of the object.
Recognize its components.
When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat?
The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far away thus possibly causing severe burns of fire.
The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode.
The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating.
The fat will not be edible any more.
Give the meaning of this symbol:
Lifebuoy with light and smoke.
Lifebuoy with automatic sound signal.
Lifebuoy with light and line throwing appliance.
Lifebuoy with light and hand flare.
Buoyant smoke signals shall be so designed as to burn or emit smoke:
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 10 seconds under 100 mm of water when underwater.
Only when not in the water.
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 1 minute under 1 m of water.
Which of the survival craft listed below is equipped with a buoyant line, not less than 50 m in length, of sufficient strength to tow a liferaft?
Check the items that can be a possible threat:
Piracy, Hijacking and Smuggling.
Cargo tampering and Stowaways.