Test results: Test for Seamans, Assessing Professional English Language (CES v6.0)

1

It is vital to ensure the correct maintenance of all equipment, according to the manufaturer’s ____, to limit risk of operational failures.

Your answer is correct:

Guidance.

2

Please listen to the audio clip and select the correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

Just one more checklist then we’re done.

3

Please listen to the audio clip and select the correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

Not yet, the AB is arranging it now.

4

After the rescue boat was loaded it was ____ to the water by lifting the brake.

Your answer is correct:

Lowered.

5

Do not mix bunkers from two ____ suppliers in the same tanks.

Your answer is correct:

Different.

6

The crew must be thoroughly ____ on proper garbage collection, segregation, storage and disposal procedures.

Your answer is correct:

Drilled.

7

We lost total power when the ____ occured.

Your answer is correct:

Blackout.

8

Please listen to the audio clip and select the correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

You can get one on the crew launch.

9

Please view the image, listen to each audio clip and then select the correct answer.

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10

Please listen to the audio clip and select the correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

Nearly, it’ll be done shortly.

11

Crewmembers must be ____ for hazardous conditions and be prepared to report them.

Your answer is correct:

Alert.

12

Vessel personnel must react immediately to any suspected ____ of security.

Your answer is correct:

Breaches.

13

STCW requires all seafarers to receive familiarisation and basic safety training or instruction ____ section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code.

Your answer is correct:

In accordance with.

14

We painted the ship’s main deck early in the ____ before the sun got too hot.

Your answer is correct:

Morning.

15

Excessive amounts of grease do not ensure that wire ropes are ____ corrosion and may in fact hide corrosion deficiencies.

Your answer is correct:

Protected from.

16

The rigging of pilot ladders should be ____ under the supervision of a responsible officer.

Your answer is correct:

Performed.

17

It was shaking badly; everyone could feel the ____.

Your answer is correct:

Vibration.

18

Replacing or repairing equipment without reference to technical documentation ____ a high risk.

Your answer is correct:

Is always.

19

Crew members, of all ranks, should feel empowered ____ inappropriate decisions.

Your answer is correct:

To challenge.

20

The bunker barge is expected at noon, we’ll need to be ready beforehead at ____.

Your answer is correct:

11:30.

21

Please view the image, listen to each audio clip and then select the correct answer.

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22

Under the STCW Convention, all seafarers ____ minimum standards of competence, age, medical fitness, and approved sea-going service.

Your answer is correct:

Need to meet.

23

Please view the image, listen to each audio clip and then select the correct answer.

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24

The chief engineer ____ to the master that there was a fire and a large volume of smoke in the engine room.

Your answer is correct:

Investigated and reported.

25

Ballast is intended to provide ____.

Your answer is correct:

Stability.

26

Please listen to the audio clip and select the correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

Yes it is slippy, be careful.

27

Excessive amounts of grease do not ensure that wire ropes are ____ corrosion and may in fact hide corrosion deficiencies.

Your answer is correct:

Protected from.

28

Enclosed space openings ____ rigorously controlled.

Your answer is correct:

Need to be.

29

Please listen to the audio clip and select the correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

The Chief Engineer has gone back to the control room.

30

The ship’s engineers decided to carry out a ____ to locate any leaks.

Your answer is correct:

Pressure test.

31

Please listen to the audio clip and select the correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

Of course, I will put it on the agenda.

32

Once a fire has been contained, smoke boundaries ____ to identify the furthest the team can progress towards a fire in fresh air.

Your answer is correct:

Are established.

33

We painted the ship’s main deck early in the ____ before the sun got too hot.

Your answer is correct:

Morning.

34

Please view the image, listen to each audio clip and then select the correct answer.

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35

____ of alcohol or illegal drugs can severely impair any seafarer’s fitness for duty.

Your answer is correct:

Consumption.

36

Please listen to the audio clip and select the correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

Yes, it was sent by the chandler yesterday.

37

No sudden or unusual ship movements ____ at the time of the accident.

Your answer is correct:

Were reported.

38

Under the STCW Convention, all officers in charge of a watch must have a good ____ of spoken and written English.

Your answer is correct:

Compound.

39

It is important ____ on board the originals of all your certificates and endorsements.

Correct answer:

To carry.

Your Answer:

Carrying.

40

Do not be afraid to ask questions2 if you have ____ about your duties, safe working practices or emergency procedures.

Your answer is correct:

Any doubts.

41

It looked like a ____ from this distance, at least there seemed to be pipework on deck.

Your answer is correct:

Tanker.

42

Please view the image, listen to each audio clip and then select the correct answer.

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43

The person assigned to keep ____ should not attend to any other duties during the period of hot work.

Your answer is correct:

Fire watch.

44

Please listen to the audio clip and select the correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

I see that, I’ll use both hands on the railings.

45

No sudden or unusual ship movements ____ at the time of the accident.

Your answer is correct:

Were reported.

46

Please view the image, listen to each audio clip and then select the correct answer.

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47

The training course lasts 3 days, from Tuesday to ____.

Your answer is correct:

Thursday.

48

Do not mix bunkers from two ____ suppliers in the same tanks.

Your answer is correct:

Different.

49

The vessel is owned by a Greek company but flagged in ____.

Your answer is correct:

Panama.

50

We need ____ to hold on to the handrail, it was icy.

Your answer is correct:

Gloves.

51

Please listen to the audio clip and select the correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

Yes of course, it’s really a two man job.

52

Hot work must be planned and supervised and crew should be fully aware of the ____ system.

Your answer is correct:

Permit to work.

53

All team members must maintain a high level of ____ at all times.

Your answer is correct:

Situational awareness.

54

Crew members assigned to the engine room must be alert and prepared for risks ____ hot spots.

Your answer is correct:

Associated with.

55

The ship’s engineers decided to carry out a ____ to locate any leaks.

Your answer is correct:

Pressure test.

56

It looked like a ____ from this distance, at least there seemed to be pipework on deck.

Your answer is correct:

Tanker.

57

Masters and crew must have a zero ____ of unplanned entry into enclosed spaces.

Your answer is correct:

Tolerance.

58

Please view the image, listen to each audio clip and then select the correct answer.

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59

Remember ____ the expiry date on all certificates and documents as expired certificates are not valid for service on-board.

Your answer is correct:

To check.

60

Please view the image, listen to each audio clip and then select the correct answer.

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61

Please listen to the audio clip and select the correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

Yes, all the lights were working properly.

62

Three crew members ____ the rescue boat.

Your answer is correct:

Boarded.

63

The reason the vessel grounded was ____ under keel clearance.

Your answer is correct:

Insufficient.

64

MARPOL: The International Convention for the ____ of Pollution from Ships.

Your answer is correct:

Prevention.

65

Understand where the risk of an eye injury exists and ____ suitable protection to prevent such injury.

Your answer is correct:

Identify.

66

The crew must be thoroughly ____ on proper garbage collection, segregation, storage and disposal procedures.

Your answer is correct:

Drilled.

67

Ratings forming part of a navigational watch are ____ able to comply with helm orders issued in English.

Your answer is correct:

Required to be.

68

Please view the image, listen to each audio clip and then select the correct answer.

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69

Drills and contingency plans are needed to better prepare crews to ____ propulsion failures.

Your answer is correct:

Deal with.

70

Please listen to the audio clip and select the correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

Yes, I will, some deck areas need another coat.

71

Please view the image, listen to each audio clip and then select the correct answer.

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72

Crew members assigned to the engine room must be alert and prepared for risks ____ hot spots.

Your answer is correct:

Associated with.

73

The socket and adaptor ____ and led to a fire.

Your answer is correct:

Overheated.

74

Pilots provide a vital service to seafarers by assisting with the safe navigation of vessels at the ____ stages of the voyage.

Your answer is correct:

Most critical.

75

“Go to the port bow and check the clearance”, the Master ordered. So we went ____.

Your answer is correct:

Forward.

76

It is essential to avoid dehydration: ____.

Your answer is correct:

Drink water.

77

Any training that is carried out onboard, as part of an approved training programme, must be ____ in a training record book.

Your answer is correct:

Recorded.

78

Three crew members ____ the rescue boat.

Your answer is correct:

Boarded.

79

Ballast is intended to provide ____.

Your answer is correct:

Are established.

80

Pilots provide a vital service to seafarers by assisting with the safe navigation of vessels at the ____ stages of the voyage.

Your answer is correct:

Most critical.