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1

Who is responsible for ensuring your ship completes a security assessment?

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Company Security Officer.
2

Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?

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Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.
3

When a ship is steaming along a course line, what is the importance of determining the set and rate of drift due to wind and current?

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All of the suggested answers.
4

What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing freon?

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Development of nitrous gases.
5

On the figure there are four (4) possible directions, shown by the arrowed lines, which could be the correct direction associated with the term “HEAD LINE”. Which one is the correct one?

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Head line is given by B on the figure.
6

What is the correct understanding of the term “Block Coefficient” as applied to a ship?

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The comparison of the underwater shape of the ship, to a rectangular block of the same extreme dimensions.
7

Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and terrorists to further their aims?

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Gun.
8

Which is the “CAPSTAN”, in the figure?

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The Capstan is indicated by A.
9

What kind of safety clothing should be worn during a mooring operation?

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Helmet, safety shoes, gloves and protective clothes.
10

One of the categories of information that must be included in your SSP is:

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Security arrangements.
11

What is understood by the term “Boat Drill”?

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“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.
12

What is an IED?

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A homemade bomb.
13

Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a dry powder extinguisher?

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Blue.
14

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

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

Your Answer:

The fire is extinguished by eliminating the heat so as to obtain a temperature at which the fuel doesn’t give off enough vapour.
15

Which statement about the use of profiling onboard a ship is true?

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A random selection process must be established.
16

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

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Pallet scanner.
17

If circumstances permit, how should low expansion foam be applied to oil burning near a bulkhead of the engine room?

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The foam should be aimed at the bulkhead behind the fire and allowed to spread out slowly over the fire.
18

In general what is the proportion of concentrate to water to produce foam?

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Between 3 % and 6 %.
19

Monoammonium phosphate used as a dry powder can be effective on which of the following type of fire?

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Solid, liquids, and gases.
20

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

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It is how many degrees of the compass a ship continues to turn after applying counter-rudder.
21

When preparing the hold of a bulk carrier for cargo when that hold has previously been ballasted, which of the following must be checked?

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The ballast lines must be blanked off and the bilge lines opened and tested.
22

In the diagram, which arrow is pointing at the position known as the “Bridge”?

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The Bridge is indicated by A.
23

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

Correct answer:

Centre line is given by B on the figure.

Your Answer:

Centre line is given by A on the figure.
24

What must be done after completion of ballasting operations on a bulk carrier?

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All valves closed, tank ventilators in open position and sounding pipe caps replaced.
25

In a smoke filled alleyway where will the cleanest air be found, and how should you proceed out?

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Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.
26

Who is responsible for completing the DoS on behalf of the ship?

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Ship Security Officer.
27

What paint coating should be used in a cargo hold of a bulk carrier, when the hold may be used for the carriage of grains?

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Approved for use in cargo spaces that may carry edible cargoes.
28

When acting as helmsman would you expect the reading of the gyro compass to be the same as the magnetic compass?

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Very seldom would they be the same.
29

Where may as a general rule pressure containers for gas fire-extinguishing medium be kept? SOLAS II-2/5.1.10.

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Outside the space which is to be protected.
30

Searches are often triggered by:

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An increase in security level by the Flag State.
31

If drugs are discovered onboard your ship:

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Ensure the witness to the discovery signs your incident report.
32

Via Inmarsat-C a message is sent to an Inmarsat-C mailbox with a positive delivery notification (PDN). The ground station will:

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Send a PDN, if the message has arrived in the mailbox.
33

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

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Solid, liquid and gases.
34

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

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Portable bridge arrangement between ship and shore, when alongside.
35

Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler?

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The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.
36

Could a lift be considered as an escape route from the engine room?

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No.
37

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

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Windlass is given by B on the figure.
38

In which one of the following an oil, the flash point of which only needs to be over 43 °C, may be used?

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In emergency generators.
39

Which statement about IED’s is true?

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All IED’s have four common components.
40

What is the minimum capacity of the portable tank of a portable foam applicator?

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1 litre.
41

In the figure, which arrow indicates the direction “ASTERN”?

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Astern is indicated by D.
42

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”?

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After spring is defined as A.
43

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

Your answer is correct:

Astern is defined as D on the figure.
44

A very dusty cargo is to be loaded on a bulk carrier; what precautions on deck should be included?

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All cranes, deck houses and storerooms fully closed down to prevent entry of dust.
45

What percentage of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1?

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The percentage is not specified.
46

In the diagram, which arrow is pointing at the position known as the “Bridge”?

Your answer is correct:

The Bridge is indicated by A in the figure.
47

If the radar is set onto the Relative Motion Display, what would an echo of a target with no trail indicate? Note this the trail of the echo and not a vector.

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The target is on the same course and speed as own ship.
48

When is a visitor onboard required to present an ID?

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On SECURITY Level 1, 2 & 3.
49

The fire point is:

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The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off vapours that may burn in contact with oxygen in air, and at which combustion persists once the source of ignition has been removed.
50

What is the absolutely main purpose with fighting a fire on board?

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Rescuing of life.
51

When handling drugs:

Your answer is correct:

Wear skin protection and a facemark.
52

The best way to identify an IED is to:

Your answer is correct:

Recognize its components.
53

Which of the following are frequent causes of fires in accommodation?

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1 – Smoking in bed, 2 – Covering of electric fires with blankets, 3 – overloading electric plugs.
54

Watch keeping engineers shall have a minimum knowledge of the vessel’s engine room and operation of its functions prior to being accepted as Engineer on Duty, and shall acknowledge his familiarization with the equipment by signing a check list listing all units he shall be able to operate. Minimum knowledge is:

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He shall have all the knowledge as listed in the other alternatives.
55

What do crew, visitors and contractors all have in common?

Your answer is correct:

They all have opportunity to smuggle drugs.
56

When could there be a demonstration of how to start a lifeboat engine?

Your answer is correct:

A demonstration could be arranged during a lifeboat drill.
57

With an Inmarsat-C installation there is the addressing-option “special”. Via this option:

Your answer is correct:

Give one of Inmarsat’s “special access codes”.
58

To guarantee optimal reception of VHF-DSC calls, every:

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DSC-symbol is sent twice and checked extra by Error Check Character.
59

Who is authorised to operate lifting equipment around the ship?

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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.
60

When can a partly loaded bulk cargo space be entered when the vessel is at sea?

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In no circumstances except possibly in an emergency.
61

On a bulk carrier at the completion of loading and before closing hatch covers, the track ways must be:

Your answer is correct:

Track ways swept and checked clear of obstructions.
62

A stevedore is working in a cargo hold of a bulk carrier while completing discharge of a concentrate cargo. You suddenly notice that he appears to be taken ill. You should:

Your answer is correct:

Assume problem due to lack of oxygen and/or toxic gas and rescue with self-contained breathing apparatus.
63

What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?

Your answer is correct:

Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.
64

Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?

Your answer is correct:

Particulate detector.
65

On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What action should you take first?

Your answer is correct:

Activate the nearest fire alarm button and advise bridge of the location of the fire.
66

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

Your answer is correct:

Bollard is given by D on the figure.
67

Which of these actions should crew take if a suspicious object that may be a bomb is located during a search?

Your answer is correct:

Confirm with their search partner that the object found is suspicious.
68

What is flashpoint of an oil or liquefied gas?

Your answer is correct:

The flashpoint for an oil or liquefied gas is the temperature at which it is possible to ignite the vapour above the liquid.
69

Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a bomb search?

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Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism.
70

“Overshoot” is an expression we use when talking about a ship’s steering ability. What is the definition of this expression?

Your answer is correct:

It is how many degrees a ship continues to turn after you apply counter rudder.
71

Why should Ground Stabilised True Motion display mode be avoided when using the ARPA for anti-collision purposes?

Your answer is correct:

The collision regulations are based on ship courses through the water.
72

Among the additives used to improve the effectiveness of water in the fight against fire there are the moisturing ones. What is the task they perform?

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They reduce the surface tension of water.
73

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

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Do not touch any suspicious packages.
74

Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?

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Security Level 3.
75

What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?

Your answer is correct:

Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.
76

In order to extinguish a flammable liquid of the same kind as alcohol, we can use:

Your answer is correct:

Anti-alcohol foam.
77

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

Your answer is correct:

Air draught is indicated by D.
78

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.
79

One of the checks during the annual Class survey of the UMS functions is focusing on cleanliness of the engine room. What is the reason for such a check?

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To reduce the general risk of fire in an unmanned engine room.
80

Which of these conventions is The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code a part of?

Your answer is correct:

SOLAS.
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