Test Online for Seamans about Survival (Advanced) (CES v6.0)

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1

In what language/languages must the fire control plans or booklets (or copies of these) be written?

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In the Flag State official language with copies in English or French.
2

The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:

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The weather conditions of the moment.
3

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Release falls.
4

Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances correspond to present regulations?

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Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided.
5

How often are “abandon ship” drills required to be held on cargo vessels according to SOLAS?

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Once every month.
6

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Start air supply.
7

The muster list must be prepared:

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At least 2 hours before the ship proceeds to sea.
8

What is most important for crew members when preparing for emergencies?

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That people are well trained.
9

Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment correspond to present regulations? The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall include:

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A survival manual.
10

Which of the following items shall be included in an “abandon ship” drill?

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Checking that passengers and crew are suitably dressed and lifejackets correctly donned.
11

How often should the lifeboat wire falls be turned and renewed?

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Turned at intervals of not more than 30 months and renewed every 5 years.
12

On board passenger ships an abandon ship drill must be performed:

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Every month.
13

A dynamic test of the winch brake with a proof load equal to 1,1 times the weight of the survival craft or rescue boat and its full complement of persons and equipment should be carried out:

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Every year.

Your Answer:

Every five years.
14

Referring to the SOLAS convention, how often should a crew member on a cargo ship participate in one abandon ship drill and one fire drill?

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Monthly.

Your Answer:

Weekly.
15

What manoeuvre should be carried out in case of a fire onboard a ship?

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Reduce speed and, if possible, keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship.
16

Every inflatable liferaft, inflatable lifejacket and hydrostatic release units shall be serviced:

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Every 12 months.
17

How much lifeboat capacity should be a provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 meters in length?

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150 % of the ship’s complement on each side.
18

How would you know how many people a lifeboat is supposed to hold?

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The number of persons should be clearly stated on the outside of the boats bow.
19

Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall be stowed:

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In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes.
20

What is the minimum number of portable two way VHF walkie talkies for use in survival craft, that should be carried onboard vessels which comply with GMDSS regulations?

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2 sets.
21

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Radar transponder.
22

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Line throwing appliance.
23

Which of the following information shall be specified by the muster list?

Correct answer:

The specific duties assigned to passengers that are in charge of a group of others.

Your Answer:

The muster list has been prepared and approved by the administration before the ship proceeds to sea.
24

How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts?

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One in each lifeboat.
25

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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EPIRB.

Your Answer:

Rocket parachute flare.
26

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Start water-spray.
27

How often must the Emergency Steering Gear be tested, and how is this information recorded in the OLB?

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Every three months. Details of test with signatures of Master and witness.
28

During abandon ship exercise, what life-saving equipment must be demonstrated?

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Wearing and fastening of lifejackets and associated equipment.
29

Where do you find minimum drill requirements?

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In the SOLAS convention and its annex.
30

The pyrotechnic used to transmit visual signals to other vessels, boats or aircrafts are of the following type:

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All of the below mentioned.
31

Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship drills corresponds to present SOLAS regulation?

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Each lifeboat shall be launched, and maneuvered in the water its assigned crew at least once every three months during an abandon ship drill.
32

When should a crew member joining a ship for the first time be given some training and instructions in the use of the ship’s fire-fighting appliances?

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As soon as possible but not later than 24 hours after he joins the ship.
33

What are the conditions that influence the efforts for organising the fire fighting?

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Where the fire breaks out, how many fire teams are available, the strength of the fire, the ships mobility, what is burning and communication.
34

As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:

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Every week.
35

Which one of the given requirements regarding survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements corresponds to the present SOLAS regulations?

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Muster and embarkation stations shall be readily accessible from accommodation and work areas.
36

Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/7.1).

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At least four life-buoys on each side of the ship shall be fitted with buoyant lifelines.
37

For how long and at what speed is a fully loaded lifeboat designed to operate in calm water?

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6 knots for 24 hours.
38

How often shall each member of the crew participate in an “abandon ship” – drill?

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Once every month.
39

On all UMS operated vessels and also on most other vessels the engine room is equipped with fire detectors. What requirements of testing and checking of the detectors are to be observed?

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All the mentioned alternatives.
40

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Lower embarkation ladder to water.
41

Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill according to SOLAS regulations?

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Launching and recovery of a survival craft.
42

As far as possible, all engines in lifeboats and rescue boats should be run:

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For a total period of not less than 10 minutes every week.

Your Answer:

For a total period of not less than 3 minutes every week.
43

Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-saving appliances corresponds to present regulations?

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All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be of such a colour that they are in contrast to the surrounding colour.
44

The mandatory color of a hand flare is:

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Red.
45

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Survival craft portable radio.
46

You are starting to get low on water in the lifeboat. What should you do?

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Collect rain water.
47

The correct order of actions to be taken in a fire emergency, should be:

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Evaluation of the situation, rescue and life-saving, confinement of fire, extinction, then feed back on the emergency.

Your Answer:

Extinction, confinement of fire, feed back on the emergency, rescue and life-saving, then evaluation of the situation.
48

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

Correct answer:

Rocket parachute flares.

Your Answer:

Parachute landing area.
49

Which one of the given requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft corresponds to the SOLAS regulation?

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A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used.

Your Answer:

Every lifeboat required to carry radio telegraph installation shall have a deck officer capable of operating the equipment assigned.
50

What is the meaning of this symbol?

Your answer is correct:

Lower lifeboat to water.
51

How often shall crew members participate in fire drills?

Correct answer:

Once every month.

Your Answer:

Once every week.
52

Who is the leader of the lifeboat drill (abandon ship drill)?

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The appointed lifeboat commander.
53

What vessels must have automatic fire detection onboard with heat/smoke detectors and audible alarm?

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All ships that are covered by the IMO safety conventions.
54

What is the inherent danger in the use of halon to extinguish an extensive fire?

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Development of toxic gases.
55

Which of the following items shall be included in an “abandon ship”-drill?

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Checking that passengers and crew are suitably dressed and lifejackets correctly donned.
56

When should a crew member joining a ship for the first time be given some training and instructions in the use of the ship’s fire-fighting appliances?

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As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship.
57

Referring to the SOLAS convention, how often should a crew member on a cargo ship participate in one abandon ship drill and one fire drill?

Your answer is correct:

Monthly.
58

What is the expansion ratio of the foam produced by the fixed low-expansion foam fire-extinguishing system of an engine room?

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Less than 12 to 1.
59

What is the maximum allowed suction head for fire pumps? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.5).

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4,5 metres.
60

On-board training in the use of davit-launched liferafts (including inflation and lowering whenever practicable) must take place:

Correct answer:

Every 4 months.

Your Answer:

Every 3 months.
61

Where do you find minimum drill requirements?

Your answer is correct:

In the SOLAS convention and its annex.
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