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1

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?

Your answer is correct:

Head line is given by B on the figure.
2

Which of the following areas may be possible restricted areas? Review all answers.

Your answer is correct:

All alternatives.
3

What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?

Your answer is correct:

Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.
4

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

Your answer is correct:

Between 3 % and 6 %.
5

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”.
6

When handling drugs:

Your answer is correct:

Wear skin protection and a facemark.
7

How does low expansion foam act as an extinguishing agent when dealing with oil fires?

Your answer is correct:

By smothering and also by providing some cooling.
8

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

Your answer is correct:

Helmet, safety shoes, gloves and protective clothes.
9

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

Your answer is correct:

Company Security Officer.
10

Which statement about IED’s is true?

Your answer is correct:

All IED’s have four common components.
11

If a fire starts in the fuel tanks of a vessel, the fire will be:

Your answer is correct:

A class B fire.
12

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

Your answer is correct:

Send a PDN, if the message has arrived in the mailbox.
13

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

Your answer is correct:

The foam should be aimed at the bulkhead behind the fire and allowed to spread out slowly over the fire.
14

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?

Your answer is correct:

Approved for use in cargo spaces that may carry edible cargoes.
15

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

Your answer is correct:

All valves closed, tank ventilators in open position and sounding pipe caps replaced.
16

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

Your answer is correct:

Windlass is given by B on the figure.
17

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

Your answer is correct:

Centre line is given by B on the figure.
18

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.
19

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

Your answer is correct:

The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.
20

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

Your answer is correct:

Security arrangements.
21

Which is the “CAPSTAN”, in the figure?

Your answer is correct:

The Capstan is indicated by A.
22

When is a visitor onboard required to present an ID?

Your answer is correct:

On SECURITY Level 1, 2 & 3.
23

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

Your answer is correct:

Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.
24

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.
25

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.
26

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.
27

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

Your answer is correct:

Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism.
28

The extinguishing agent which can be applied on any fires of class A, B or C is:

Your answer is correct:

Multipurpose powder.
29

The fire point is:

Your answer is correct:

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.
30

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

Your answer is correct:

Do not touch any suspicious packages.
31

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:

Your answer is correct:

He shall have all the knowledge as listed in the other alternatives.
32

The best way to identify an IED is to:

Your answer is correct:

Recognize its components.
33

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

Your answer is correct:

All cranes, deck houses and storerooms fully closed down to prevent entry of dust.
34

The best way to identify an IED is to:

Your answer is correct:

Recognize its components.
35

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.
36

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.
37

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.
38

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

Your answer is correct:

Anti-alcohol foam.
39

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

Correct answer:

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

Your Answer:

DSC-symbol is checked on the right amount of 10, and then checked on the correct relation by Error Checked Character.
40

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

Your answer is correct:

A random selection process must be established.
41

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

Your answer is correct:

Solid, liquids, and gases.
42

Who is responsible for issuing an ISPS certificate?

Your answer is correct:

The Flag State.
43

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

Your answer is correct:

Portable bridge arrangement between ship and shore, when alongside.
44

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.
45

“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.
46

Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire?

Your answer is correct:

Extinguishing attempt is started immediately.
47

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

Your answer is correct:

The fire extinguished by avoiding the contact between the fuel vapours and the oxygen.
48

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.
49

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

Your answer is correct:

The ballast lines must be blanked off and the bilge lines opened and tested.
50

On the diagram, which letter indicates what is meant by the word “DRAUGHT” of the ship?

Your answer is correct:

Draught is indicated by D, in the figure.
51

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

Your answer is correct:

Rescuing of life.
52

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

Your answer is correct:

SOLAS.
53

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

Your answer is correct:

Development of nitrous gases.
54

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.
55

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

Your answer is correct:

The Bridge is indicated by A.
56

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

Your answer is correct:

1 – Smoking in bed, 2 – Covering of electric fires with blankets, 3 – overloading electric plugs.
57

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

Your answer is correct:

In emergency generators.
58

Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?

Your answer is correct:

Security Level 3.
59

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?

Your answer is correct:

All of the suggested answers.
60

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

Your answer is correct:

Ship Security Officer.
61

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

Your answer is correct:

1 litre.
62

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”?

Your answer is correct:

After spring is defined as A.
63

What is the correct understanding of the term “boat deck”?

Your answer is correct:

The deck where the lifeboats davits are positioned.
64

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

Your answer is correct:

In no circumstances except possibly in an emergency.
65

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

Your answer is correct:

Astern is indicated by D.
66

What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?

Your answer is correct:

Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.
67

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?

Correct answer:

They reduce the surface tension of water.

Your Answer:

They protect the fuel with a thin covering that holds up the ignition and they increase the viscosity of water.
68

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.
69

Which of these are indications that a parcel is suspicious?

Your answer is correct:

The parcel is addressed to no one in particular, arrives unexpectedly and seems heavy for its size.
70

The Declaration of Security:

Correct answer:

Addresses the security requirements shared between ships or between a port facility and a ship.

Your Answer:

Identifies the security responsibilities of shipboard personnel.
71

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

Your answer is correct:

Solid, liquid and gases.
72

If drugs are discovered onboard your ship:

Your answer is correct:

Ensure the witness to the discovery signs your incident report.
73

How can the effects of “Squat” be minimized, when a ship is proceeding in shallow water?

Your answer is correct:

Maintain a slow speed just sufficient to maintain steerage.
74

The aim of fire detection is:

Your answer is correct:

All the answers are correct.
75

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.
76

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.
77

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

Your answer is correct:

The foam should be aimed at the bulkhead behind the fire and allowed to spread out slowly over the fire.
78

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.

Correct answer:

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

Your Answer:

The target is stopped and making no way through the water.
79

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.
80

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

Your answer is correct:

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