Test for Seamans, Assessing Professional English Language (CES v6.0)
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The test consisted of 80 random questions.
Total questions on this topic: 108
Your result: 88%
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1
Replacing or repairing equipment without reference to technical documentation ____ a high risk.
Your answer is correct:
Is always.
2
After the rescue boat was loaded it was ____ to the water by lifting the brake.
Your answer is correct:
Lowered.
3
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4
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.
5
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.
6
The reason the vessel grounded was ____ under keel clearance.
Your answer is correct:
Insufficient.
7
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Yes, I will, some deck areas need another coat.
8
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Yes, all the lights were working properly.
9
The ____ hit hard just as we arrived in port, it was a blizzard.
Your answer is correct:
Snow.
10
Vessel personnel must react immediately to any suspected ____ of security.
Correct answer:
Breaches.
Your Answer:
Brackets.
11
Under the STCW Convention, all officers in charge of a watch must have a good ____ of spoken and written English.
Correct answer:
Compound.
Your Answer:
Communication.
12
We painted the ship’s main deck early in the ____ before the sun got too hot.
Your answer is correct:
Morning.
13
Later in the day the weather ____ bad again.
Your answer is correct:
Turned.
14
“Go to the port bow and check the clearance”, the Master ordered. So we went ____.
Your answer is correct:
Forward.
15
We need ____ to hold on to the handrail, it was icy.
Correct answer:
Safety boots.
Your Answer:
Gloves.
16
The master ____ evacuate the engine room, shut down ventilation and operate the fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system.
Your answer is correct:
Decided to.
17
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Your answer is correct:
You can get one on the crew launch.
18
Drills and contingency plans are needed to better prepare crews to ____ propulsion failures.
Your answer is correct:
Deal with.
19
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.
20
It looked like a ____ from this distance, at least there seemed to be pipework on deck.
Your answer is correct:
Tanker.
21
All team members must maintain a high level of ____ at all times.
Your answer is correct:
Situational awareness.
22
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23
The rigging of pilot ladders should be ____ under the supervision of a responsible officer.
Your answer is correct:
Performed.
24
The bosun, who was in charge of the operation, ____ the cargo net to the launch.
Your answer is correct:
Lowered.
25
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.
26
The crew must be thoroughly ____ on proper garbage collection, segregation, storage and disposal procedures.
Your answer is correct:
Drilled.
27
Crew members assigned to the engine room must be alert and prepared for risks ____ hot spots.
Your answer is correct:
Associated with.
28
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29
The vessel is owned by a Greek company but flagged in ____.
Correct answer:
Panama.
Your Answer:
Ship chandler.
30
The problem of piracy is ____ differently by companies depending on the type of ship and its trading routes.
Correct answer:
Being dealt with.
Your Answer:
Dealing with.
31
Ballast is intended to provide ____.
Your answer is correct:
Stability.
32
The ____ was getting worse, a cyclone was forming.
Your answer is correct:
Weather.
33
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.
34
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.
35
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Stop cargo operations.
36
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Yes, we’re getting into some fog now.
37
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38
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.
39
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.
40
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Your answer is correct:
Nearly, it’ll be done shortly.
41
Vessel personnel must react immediately to any suspected ____ of security.
Your answer is correct:
Breaches.
42
MARPOL: The International Convention for the ____ of Pollution from Ships.
Your answer is correct:
Prevention.
43
It looked like a ____ from this distance, at least there seemed to be pipework on deck.
Your answer is correct:
Tanker.
44
It is essential to avoid dehydration: ____.
Your answer is correct:
Drink water.
45
The socket and adaptor ____ and led to a fire.
Your answer is correct:
Overheated.
46
Crew members, of all ranks, should feel empowered ____ inappropriate decisions.
Correct answer:
To challenge.
Your Answer:
And corrective.
47
No sudden or unusual ship movements ____ at the time of the accident.
Your answer is correct:
Were reported.
48
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Your answer is correct:
Just one more checklist then we’re done.
49
____ of alcohol or illegal drugs can severely impair any seafarer’s fitness for duty.
Your answer is correct:
Consumption.
50
MARPOL: The International Convention for the ____ of Pollution from Ships.
Your answer is correct:
Prevention.
51
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Yes, it was sent by the chandler yesterday.
52
Crewmembers must be ____ for hazardous conditions and be prepared to report them.
Your answer is correct:
Alert.
53
Hot work must be planned and supervised and crew should be fully aware of the ____ system.
Your answer is correct:
Permit to work.
54
Do not mix bunkers from two ____ suppliers in the same tanks.
Your answer is correct:
Different.
55
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Your answer is correct:
Yes of course, it’s really a two man job.
56
Crew members, of all ranks, should feel empowered ____ inappropriate decisions.
Your answer is correct:
To challenge.
57
Three crew members ____ the rescue boat.
Your answer is correct:
Boarded.
58
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59
No sudden or unusual ship movements ____ at the time of the accident.
Your answer is correct:
Were reported.
60
Crew members assigned to the engine room must be alert and prepared for risks ____ hot spots.
Your answer is correct:
Associated with.
61
Basic safety familiarisation will enable you to take immediate action upon ____ an accident or other medical emergency.
Your answer is correct:
Encountering.
62
The training course lasts 3 days, from Tuesday to ____.
Correct answer:
Thursday.
Your Answer:
Saturday.
63
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Your answer is correct:
Of course, I will put it on the agenda.
64
The bosun, who was in charge of the operation, ____ the cargo net the launch.
Your answer is correct:
Lowered.
65
“Go to the port bow and check the clearance”, the Master ordered. So we went ____.
Your answer is correct:
Forward.
66
Marine engineers are ____ the operation and maintenance of the vessel’s engines, as well as the electrical and electronic equipment.
Your answer is correct:
Responsible for.
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
STCW: The International Convention on ____ of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.
Your answer is correct:
Standards.
69
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Your answer is correct:
Yes it is slippy, be careful.
70
It was shaking badly; everyone could feel the ____.
Your answer is correct:
Vibration.
71
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.
72
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.
73
Waxing in fuels ____ filter blockage and combustion problems.
Your answer is correct:
Can cause.
74
Three crew members ____ the rescue boat.
Your answer is correct:
Boarded.
75
Sometimes we had a barbecue on the ____.
Your answer is correct:
Poop deck.
76
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.
77
STCW: The International Convention on ____ of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.
Your answer is correct:
Standards.
78
Ballast is intended to provide ____.
Correct answer:
Are established.
Your Answer:
Are estimable.
79
It is important ____ on board the originals of all your certificates and endorsements.
Your answer is correct:
To carry.
80
The ship’s engineers decided to carry out a ____ to locate any leaks.
Your answer is correct:
Pressure test.
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