Test Online for Seamans to check English Proficiency (CES v6.0)
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The test consisted of 80 random questions.
Total questions on this topic: 108
Total questions on this topic: 108
Your result: 95%
Right answers:
1
With reference to engine room operations, what does the term “Stand By” mean?
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“Stand By” means that the engineers should be ready to respond to bridge requirements.2
On Thursday Cook prepared steak but the day before, on _____, we had chicken.
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Wednesday.3
Pilots provide a vital service to seafarers by assisting with the safe navigation of vessels at the _____ stages of the voyage.
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Most critical.4
Once a fire has been contained, smoke boundaries _____ to identify the furthest the team can progress towards a fire in fresh air.
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Are established.5
Hot work must be planned and supervised and crew should be fully aware of the _____ system.
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Permit to work.6
Waxing in fuels _____ filter blockage and combustion problems.
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Can cause.7
We painted the ship’s main deck early in the _____ before the sun got too hot.
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Morning.8
What does the word “pirates” mean?
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Pirates are persons who attempt to board and take over a ship at sea.9
We needed _____ to hold on to the handrail, it was icy.
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Gloves.10
The vessel is owned by a Greek company but flagged in _____.
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Panama.11
Vessel personnel must react immediately to any suspected ____ of security.
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Breaches.12
STCW. The International Convention on ____ of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.
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Standards.13
Do not mix bunkers from two _____ suppliers in the same tanks.
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Different.14
The _____ was getting worse, a cyclone was forming.
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Weather.15
The increasing size of vessels _____ restricted waterways is leading to reduced margins of operational safety.
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Within.16
Crew members assigned to the engine room must be alert and prepared for risks _____ hot spots.
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Associated with.17
Two crewmembers are talking about an injury. How did the man cut himself?
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He was shaving.18
Cargo holds are some of the most dangerous spaces on board and should _____ to be dangerous until proven otherwise.
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Always be assumed.19
Do not be afraid to ask questions if you have _____ about your duites, safe working practices or emergency procedures.
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Any doubts.20
The Master and the Chief Officer are talking. Why will the ratings have to work in heavy weather?
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The grab has broken free from its lashings.21
Sometimes we had a barbecue on the _____.
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Poop deck.22
Listen and then choose the correct answer.
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Checking the fire extinguishers.23
Three crew members _____ the rescue boat.
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Boarded.24
Is it always possible to use the word “ship” instead of the word “boat”?
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Normally a small vessel is called a “boat” rather than a “ship”, otherwise it is not normal.25
The _____ hit hard just as we arrived in port, it was a blizzard.
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Snow.26
_____ from any agreed procedure can render an operation unsafe.
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Deviation.27
The general alarm was sounded and the crew ____.
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Mustered.28
The socket and adaptor _____ and led to a fire.
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Overheated.29
All joining crew need to complete a period of ship-specific and security familiarisation training before _____ any shipboard functions.
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Being assigned.30
When you are new to a job, don’t hesistate to ask superiors for their ____ before undertaking a task.
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Input.31
It looked like a _____ from this distance, at least there seemed to be pipework on deck.
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Tanker.32
SWL: _____ Working Load.
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Safe.33
We painted the ship’s main deck early in the _____ before the sun got too hot.
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Morning.34
Ballast is intended to provide _____.
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Stability.35
Listen and then choose the correct answer.
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It’s 3, as we’ve just entered pirate waters.36
Before joining a ship, it is your duty, and that of your employer, to check that you _____ the correct certificates.
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Hold.37
Under the STCW Convention, all seafarers _____ minimum standards of competence, age, medical fitness, and approved sea-going service.
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Need to meet.38
What is the objective of the merchant navy?
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To safely transport goods by sea.39
“Go to the port bow and check the clearance”, the Master ordered. So we went _____.
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Forward.40
The Bosun is instructing the deckhands. What cargo is the vessel carrying on the upper deck?
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Trucks.41
The Bosun _____ the access hatch of the tank to start ventilating it with air.
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Opened.42
Select from the options given the statement that best describes the main duties of an engine room rating who is part of an engine room watch?
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Engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch should assist in efficient and safe watch-keeping routines.Your Answer:
Engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch should verify that the operational parameters of all items of machinery conform to manufacturers instructions.43
It is recommended that every prospective seafarer should, before being employed in a sea-going ship, receive proper training in personal survival techniques. In respect of such training general recommendations are made. Two whom should training in personal survival techniques be given?
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To all seafarers.44
Listen and then choose the correct answer.
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Because we need to pick up some spare parts in port.45
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.46
Crewmembers must be _____ for hazardous conditions and be prepared to report them.
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Alert.47
Three crew members _____ the rescue boat.
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Boarded.48
Our next chance to inspect the hull would be in:
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Drydock.49
Crewmembers must be _____ for hazardous conditions and be prepared to report them.
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Alert.50
Understand where the risk of an eye injury exists and _____ suitable protection to prevent such injury.
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Identify.51
The crew must be thoroughly _____ on proper garbage collection, segregation, storage and disposal procedures.
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Drilled.52
Do not mix bunkers from two _____ suppliers in the same tanks.
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Different.53
After the rescue boat was loaded it was _____ to the water by lifting the brake.
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Lowered.54
Basic safety familiarisation will enable you to take immediate action upon _____ an accident or other medical emergency.
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Encountering.55
There was no satellite connection, we were unable to _____.
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Communicate.56
Under the STCW Convention, all seafarers _____ minimum standards of competence, age, medical fitness, and approved sea-going service.
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Need to meet.57
Two ratings are talking. What is the lifeboat made of?
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Aluminium.58
It is vital to ensure the correct maintenance of all equipment, according to the manufacturer’s _____, to limit risk of operational failures.
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Guidance.59
The crew must be thoroughly _____ on proper garbage collection, segregation, storage and disposal procedures.
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Drilled.60
Two seafarers are talking on the deck. What did the seafarer see in the ocean?
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Yellow rubber ducks.61
Crew members, of all ranks, should feel empowered _____ inappropriate decisions.
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To challenge.62
The 3rd Officer is talking with the Chief Officer. Where were the 14 survivors picked up from?
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From a capsized yacht.63
A Captain is discussing security measures for being in port. What problem did he notice the previous evening?
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Some cabins were left unlocked.64
What do you understand by the term: “Let go the tug”?
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To cast off the lines that secure the tug to the ship.65
Any _____ either on board or ashore should be immediately reported by the duty watch to the Chief Officer.
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Abnormalities.66
Under the STCW Convention, all officers in charge of a watch must have a good _____ of spoken and written English.
Correct answer:
Command.Your Answer:
Communication.67
Excessive amounts of grease do not ensure that wire ropes are _____ corrosion and may in fact hide corrosion deficiencies.
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Protected from.68
Replacing or repairing equipment without reference to technical documentation _____ a high risk.
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Is always.69
No sudden or unusual ship movements _____ at the time of the accident.
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Were reported.70
What is the room often called where the crew eat their meals?
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The crew mess.71
What is understood by the term “take the helm”?
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Take over the steering of the ship.72
The rigging of pilot ladders should be _____ under the supervision of a responsible officer.
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Performed.73
Drills and contingency plans are needed to better prepare crews to _____ propulsion failures.
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Deal with.74
Marine engineers are _____ the operation and maintenance of the vessel’s engines, as well as the electrical and electronic equipment.
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Responsible for.75
It is important _____ on board the originals of all your certificates and endorsements.
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To carry.76
All team members must maintain a high level of _____ at all times.
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Situational awareness.77
Two officers are talking. What does the First Officer recommend to the Second Officer?
Correct answer:
That he should get some medical advice.Your Answer:
That he shouldn’t eat anything.78
Vessel personnel must react immediately to any suspected _____ of security.
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Breaches.79
The computer was infected with a _____.
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Virus.80