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1

When keeping a lookout, what would be the correct understanding of the question “What is the aspect of the other ship”?

Your answer is correct:

The question is requesting some indication of the direction the other ship is heading.
2

Which is the “STARBOARD BOW”, in the figure?

Your answer is correct:

The Starboard bow is indicated by A, in the figure.
3

What is the correct understanding of the term “Bottlescrew”?

Your answer is correct:

A bottlescrew is a metal threaded sleeve which adjusts the length and tension on rigging or stays.
4

“Overshoot” is an expression related to a ship’s steering ability. What is the correct understanding of this expression?

Your answer is correct:

It is how many degrees of the compass a ship continues to turn after applying counter-rudder.
5

What is the correct understanding of the term “FAIRLEAD”?

Your answer is correct:

The access point where mooring lines are lead when making fast to the shore.
6

Who is authorised to operate lifting equipment around the ship?

Your answer is correct:

Those ship’s personnel who have been assessed as competent and are duly authorised to do so by the master as per the procedures as outlined in the ship’s SMS system.
7

When two ships are lying alongside each other in a ship to ship operation and one ship is lying at anchor, anchor watch duties must be carried out as follows:

Your answer is correct:

Both ships have normal anchor watch responsibility in addition to watching ship to ship fendering, mooring etc.
8

The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is important to observe when using water as an extinguisant in the engine room?

Your answer is correct:

All the mentioned alternatives.
9

Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what immediate action should be taken?

Your answer is correct:

Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.
10

When you are on watch during a stay in port, what should you always ensure is ready at the head of the gangway?

Your answer is correct:

Life buoy with line.
11

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term “MOORING BUOY” are given. Which one is the correct one?

Your answer is correct:

Mooring buoy is given by B on the figure.
12

What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?

Your answer is correct:

Survival suit.
13

What is understood by the term “Boat Drill”?

Your answer is correct:

“Boat Drill” means the practical training in the various aspects of getting all the people onboard safely off the ship, in the event of abandoning ship.
14

What is a contingency plan for ships?

Your answer is correct:

Plan for safety preparadness.
15

What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night?

Your answer is correct:

Inform the bridge of any new lights when they appear over the horizon or any other items observed which may affect the ship.
16

If the relief for the bridge lookout does not appear at the end of the watch, when required, what should be the actions of the existing lookout?

Your answer is correct:

He should inform the Officer of the Watch and wait for instructions.
17

What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Starboard ten”.

Your answer is correct:

Repeat the command back and then turn the wheel to make the rudder turn 10 degrees to starboard of amidships.
18

How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: ”Nothing to port”.

Correct answer:

Don’t let the ship turn to port.

Your Answer:

Don’t give port rudder.
19

If you are the helmsman on duty, what would be the correct action if the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order to: “Change over from Automatic pilot to Hand steering”.

Your answer is correct:

Apply the controls to disconnect the Automatic pilot and engage hand steering. Start steering the vessel using the wheel and confirm with the OOW the change-over is complete and the course you are to steer.
20

What is the signal actuated by a fire detection system?

Correct answer:

Apply the controls to disconnect the A visual and audible alarm signal at the control panel.

Your Answer:

An audible and visual signal consisting in 7 short signals followed by a long one.
21

The method of extinction by smothering is based on this basis:

Correct answer:

The fire is extinguished by avoiding the contact between the fuel vapours and the oxygen.

Your Answer:

The fire is extinguished by interrupting the chain reaction, as it stops the transmission of heat by means of the action of chemical agents.
22

According to their physical state, extinguishing agents may be classified in to:

Your answer is correct:

Solid, liquid and gases.
23

Which of the following measures should rather be considered as a prevention measure than as a protection measure?

Correct answer:

Restriction in the usage of combustible materials.

Your Answer:

Provision of an extinguisher in a compartment.
24

What is the main advantage of a positive pressure breathing apparatus?

Your answer is correct:

If the face mask has a leak toxic fumes/smoke would still not enter the mask.
25

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

Your answer is correct:

Heat detector.
26

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

Your answer is correct:

Davit launched liferaft.
27

If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?

Your answer is correct:

Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board.
28

Wearing an immersion suit when abandon ship is effective permits the person:

Correct answer:

To jump from a height of 4,5 m into the water without being injured or damaging the suit.

Your Answer:

Not to wear warm clothing because the suit has sufficient insulation.
29

In the life raft, the manually controlled inside lamp must be capable of working at minimum for a period of:

Correct answer:

12 h.

Your Answer:

24 h.
30

Which of air and water is the fluid that transfers the greatest amount of heat during the same time, given that the fluid is not flowing along the immersed body?

Correct answer:

Water.

Your Answer:

Both are transferring equally.
31

Which one of the following types of rope is the most dangerous to work with?

Your answer is correct:

Nylon.
32

What kind of foot wear should be used when working on deck and in the engine room?

Your answer is correct:

Safety shoes or safety boots.
33

Identify this symbol:

Correct answer:

Emergency generator.

Your Answer:

Gas detector.
34

During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow?

Your answer is correct:

Do not touch any suspicious packages.
35

This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship’s stores. What is it?

Correct answer:

Pallet scanner.

Your Answer:

Vapour detector.
36

How should steel wire rod coils be stowed on a General Cargo ship?

Correct answer:

With their cores aligned fore and aft.

Your Answer:

With their cores aligned vertically.
37

What prevents hatch cover panels from lifting in a seaway on a General Cargo vessel?

Correct answer:

The hatch cleats.

Your Answer:

The hatch cover cleats and cross-wedges.
38

What makes cargo holds of a General Cargo vessel weather tight?

Your answer is correct:

Firm contact between the hatch cover rubber seals and the hatch coaming compression bar.
39

With regard to fire hose boxes and/or fire hydrants, what must be ensured upon completion of cargo loading operations on a General Cargo vessel?

Your answer is correct:

Fire hose boxes and fire hydrants must be accessible at all times.
40

What is important when checking cargo lashings on a General Cargo Vessel?

Correct answer:

The tightness of all lashings.

Your Answer:

The number and extent of lashings.
41

What must be ensured when using the ship’s cargo gear on a General Cargo vessel in hot climates?

Correct answer:

That grease from wire falls does not fall onto cargoes being loaded or discharged.

Your Answer:

That all cargo gear is appropriately marked.
42

What precaution must be taken when painting on deck during cargo operations on a General Cargo Vessel?

Correct answer:

Cargo hold fan inlets near paint areas must be closed.

Your Answer:

There must be an established means of communication between crew members and the duty officer.
43

What would you do immediately if you saw oil spilling from a bunker hose during cargo operations on a General Cargo vessel?

Your answer is correct:

Stop the bunker operation.
44

What might safely be used to prevent a load swinging when lifted by a crane?

Your answer is correct:

Guide or tag lines, tended from a safe location.
45

Is it always possible to use the word “ship” instead of the word “boat”?

Your answer is correct:

Normally a small vessel is called a “boat” rather than a “ship”, otherwise it is not important.
46

What would you do if you saw a person falling overboard?

Your answer is correct:

If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, “Man overboard”.
47

The upper airway consists of:

Correct answer:

Mouth, nose and throat.

Your Answer:

Mouth, nose and lungs.
48

For transporting a casualty with a fracture; If a Neil-Robertson stretcher is not available:

Your answer is correct:

A wide wooden board may be used.
49

Where on board ozone depleting substances are found?

Your answer is correct:

In refrigerated systems.
50

Which of the following is part of the spill response equipment inventory?

Correct answer:

Sorbents.

Your Answer:

Chipping goggles.
51

When preparing cargo cranes for operation on a General Cargo ship using shore personnel, what are three of the most important checks to be made?

Correct answer:

Check that winches, brakes and emergency stops are working correctly.

Your Answer:

Check that cab is clean, air conditioning is on and windows clean.
52

What procedures should prevent normal ship work activities conflicting with cargo operations on a General Cargo Vessel?

Your answer is correct:

Risk assessments and permit to work systems.
53

Which of the following statements is the most appropriate with respect to cargo after loading on a General Cargo Vessel?

Correct answer:

All cargo must be fully secured before the vessel sails.

Your Answer:

Cargo securing must be completed within 2 hours of commencing the voyage.
54

When preparing to ballast the double-bottom tanks of a General Cargo Vessel, which of the following must be done?

Correct answer:

The Chief Officer’s ballast plan followed exactly.

Your Answer:

Ensure that the vessel is kept on an even keel throughout the operation.
55

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?

Your answer is correct:

The aft end of No. 4 hold.
56

On a General Cargo Vessel cargo is be secured using turnbuckles (bottlescrews) and wires; what is the minimum number of bulldog grips that should be used to attach wires to turnbuckles?

Correct answer:

A minimum of three.

Your Answer:

A minimum of four.
57

On the figure there are four (4) possible directions shown by the arrowed lines. Which one would correctly shows the direction understood by the term “AFTER SPRING”?

Correct answer:

After spring is defined as A on the figure.

Your Answer:

After spring is defined as C on the figure.
58

The figure shows the cross section of a ship floating in water with the hull coloured in red and the seabed below the vessel shaded. On this figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “UNDERKEEL CLEARANCE” given. Which one is the correct one?

Your answer is correct:

Underkeel clearance is given by A on the figure.
59

On the figure there are four possible definitions of the term “STARBOARD BOW” given. Which one is the correct one?

Your answer is correct:

Starboard bow is given by A on the figure.
60

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “STARBOARD QUARTER” given. Which one is the correct one?

Your answer is correct:

Starboard quarter is given by C on the figure.
61

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “WINDLASS” given. Which one is the correct one?

Your answer is correct:

Windlass is given by B on the figure.
62

The figure shows a cross section through a ship floating in water, with the hull in red and the seabed below the ship shaded. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “FREEBOARD” given. Which one is the correct one?

Your answer is correct:

Freeboard is given by D on the figure.
63

What are the more likely causes of damage to the cargo holds internal structure on a General Cargo vessel?

Your answer is correct:

Damage may be caused by fork lift truck operations and loading/discharge of heavy cargo.
64

The diagram shows the direction that a rope runs during a mooring operation and a possible place where it may break. Where would be considered the safest position to stand?

Your answer is correct:

Outside the blue coloured zone.
65

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

Your answer is correct:

Secondary means of escape.
66

What indicates “MIDSHIPS” in the figure?

Your answer is correct:

Midships is indicated by B, in the figure.
67

Which mooring lines are shown in this picture?

Your answer is correct:

The forward head lines are visible in this picture.
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