Test for seamans about Deck department, Operational level, Container Vessel (CES v6.0)

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1

Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?

Your answer is correct:

Security Level 3.
2

What sound signal can be made when nearing a bend in a river, with the view around the bend obscured by an intervening obstruction?

Correct answer:

Two prolonged blasts.

Your Answer:

One prolonged blast.
3
What is the meaning of this symbol?

Your answer is correct:

Lifebuoy with light and smoke.
4

Declaring a dangerous cargo as Class 3 (Sub risk Class 6) would indicate that:

Correct answer:

The main hazard is flammability and the secondary hazard toxicity.

Your Answer:

The main hazards are flammability and toxicity.
5

The Officer in charge of the bridge watch, is often referred to as the OOW. What does OOW actually stand for?

Your answer is correct:

Officer of the Watch.
6

What is the main theme of modern safety practice?

Your answer is correct:

Making use of Risk Assessment as a means to improving safety.
7

As per the IMDG Code, Readily Combustible Fibres are defined as:

Your answer is correct:

Fibres, powdered, granular, or pasty substances which are dangerous if easily ignited by brief contact with an ignition source and if the flame spreads rapidly.
8

It is considered essential that container ships should have a large ballast capacity and high powered ballast pumps, because:

Your answer is correct:

These are required for trimming the ships and offsetting longitudinal bending moments.
9

What quantity of reserve fuel is to be available for diesel driven fire pumps outside of the main machinery space? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.4).

Your answer is correct:

Sufficient amount of 15 hours operation at full capacity.
10
What is the meaning of this symbol?

Your answer is correct:

Fasten seat belts.
11

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

Correct answer:

Send a PDN, as soon as the message is collected from the mailbox.

Your Answer:

Send a PDN, if the message has arrived in the mailbox.
12

The purpose of the dovetail foundation on container vessel is:

Correct answer:

Act as a sliding base for twistlocks.

Your Answer:

To secure double stacking cones.
13

DSC uses for automatic identification the MMSI. The identification 002442000 is assigned to:

Your answer is correct:

A coast-station or coast guard-station.
14

At what minimum height above sea level a SART transponder must be mounted?

Your answer is correct:

1 metre.
15

According to basic principles regarding fire protection the ship is to be divided in zones by structural and thermal boundaries (SOLAS II-2/2.2.1).

Correct answer:

In main vertical zones.

Your Answer:

In main zones according to utilization (Accommodation, Machinery, Cargo).
16

What is the normal term used for the regular training of how to launch the lifeboat?

Correct answer:

Lifeboat drill.

Your Answer:

Lifeboat launching.
17

A vessel has a right-handed fixed pitch propeller, what should happen to its heading, if the propeller was put full astern?

Your answer is correct:

The bow should swing to starboard.
18

After just leaving a berth, which is the best way to quickly assess the compass error?

Your answer is correct:

By taking a transit bearing of two fixed geographical objects.
19

What material should boiler suits be made of?

Your answer is correct:

Cotton.
20

Is it safe to carry a bag of tools in your hand, up a vertical ladder? Select the best option:

Your answer is correct:

No it is not – two hands should always be used to climb the ladder.
21

A safety valve is sufficient to prevent a BLEVE.

Your answer is correct:

Wrong, if the valve is wrongly set.
22

What is recognized as the main hazard when entering a void space?

Your answer is correct:

Lack of oxygen?
23

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

Your answer is correct:

Once every month.
24

Which option best describes what target fusion is on an ECDIS?

Your answer is correct:

Bringing together a displayed radar return and AIS target.
25

According to Rule 24 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated lights, how long is the tow likely to be?

Your answer is correct:

It exceeds 200 metres.
26

A fire bulkhead of the “C” class must be constructed of:

Correct answer:

Non-combustible material.

Your Answer:

Ignition resistant material.
27

If a DSC distress alert is received on board your ship, what is the first action that should be taken?

Your answer is correct:

Listen for a distress message on the appropriate radio frequency for 5 minutes.
28

If one requires medical advice by means of an Inmarsat-C terminal one should use the following address:

Your answer is correct:

32.
29

Normally, a twist lock should be greased:

Your answer is correct:

Between the twistlock cone and associated housing.
30

What are the ideal conditions required to satisfactorily conduct an Inclining Experiment?

Your answer is correct:

All of the suggested answers.
31

Which of the following answers would most appropriately describe shell plating damage to the vessel?

Your answer is correct:

My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating below the waterline in way of No. 3 cargo hold, starboard side.
32

MARPOL – Annex V. Disposal of garbage outside “Special Areas”. After unpacking spares, you are left with a limited amount of packing materials. Is this prohibited, if not, what will be the nearest distance to land for disposal into the sea of these materials?

Your answer is correct:

25 miles.
33

The traffic list of a coast-station is a list of:

Your answer is correct:

Call-signs of ships for which a radio-telephone call, a telegram or another call is intended.
34

What is understood by the term “take the helm”?

Your answer is correct:

Take over the steering of the ship.
35

The relay of a distress-call by an RCC for coast-station begins with:

Correct answer:

MAYDAY (3x).

Your Answer:

MAYDAY RELAY (3x).
36

What could the wheelman be asked to do, to help in the preparations to leave the berth and go to sea?

Your answer is correct:

Test the steering by putting the wheel hard over both ways.
37

It is not possible to install double stacking cones on container ships which has:

Your answer is correct:

Loaded out-of-gauge containers.
38

Who can contact the Designated Person with their safety concerns?

Your answer is correct:

All crewmembers.
39

Which publication should be used to assist learn the nautical English language?

Correct answer:

The (IMO) Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) booklet.

Your Answer:

The (ICS) Bridge Procedures Guide.
40

Poster or sign shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls. Which one of the following requirements has to be included?

Your answer is correct:

Give relevant instructions and warnings.
41

The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:

Your answer is correct:

Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
42

Which equipment will detect a signal from a SART transponder?

Your answer is correct:

X-band radar.
43
Where is the “BRIDGE” in the figure?

Your answer is correct:

The Bridge is D.
44

The most important function of a buttress fitting on a container vessel is:

Your answer is correct:

To transfer forces from the container stow to the ships structure.
45

What are class “C” bulkheads?

Correct answer:

Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials but do not meet any of the requirements relative to smoke and flame nor limitations relative to temperature rise.

Your Answer:

Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the standard fire test for 30 minutes.
46

What is (are) the basic component(s) of a Fire detection system?

Your answer is correct:

All the alternatives mentioned.
47

Containerised scrap metal fire is best extinguished by:

Correct answer:

Smothering.

Your Answer:

Allowing cargo to smoulder.
48

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

Your answer is correct:

One on each side of the ship.
49

After confirmation that there is no other radio-traffic, we call on a VHF working channel of a coast-station. When you don’t get any reply:

Your answer is correct:

You must wait 3 minute minimum before repeating your call.
50
What is “UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE”, in the figure?

Your answer is correct:

Under Keel Clearance is indicated by C, in the figure.
51

For how long time should a SART transponder be able to operate in the active mode?

Your answer is correct:

8 hours.
52

EGC is short for:

Your answer is correct:

Enhanced Group Call.
53
Give the meaning of the following symbol:

Correct answer:

EPIRB.

Your Answer:

Rocket parachute flare.
54
What does this flag mean?

Your answer is correct:

I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.
55

When a fire breaks out in the engine room, who is in charge of the fire-fighting operations?

Correct answer:

The Chief Engineer.

Your Answer:

The engineer on duty.
56

The function of double stacking cones on container vessels is:

Correct answer:

To link adjacent container stacks together particulary those in line with buttresses.

Your Answer:

To lock adjacent container stacks together.
57

Under the ISM Code the provision of individual control measures for specific work-related tasks exist in the:

Your answer is correct:

Permit to Work system.
58

When steel reinforcing rods are loaded in open-top containers, claims against the vessel would most likely arise due to:

Your answer is correct:

Cargo staining by rust, hydraulic oil or grease.
59

What is one of the dangerous states a survivor may suffer from?

Your answer is correct:

Hypothermia.
60

Sodium, when carried in containers, upon coming in contact with water under normal atmospheric conditions will:

Your answer is correct:

Self-ignite.
61

“Parametric Rollin” on a container ship results in:

Correct answer:

A large unstable roll motion suddenly occurring in head or stern seas.

Your Answer:

The sudden unexpected occurrence of large rolling angles in beam seas.
62

For a ships loading computer to be safely used for loading planning and stress calculations, it must be approved by:

Your answer is correct:

A Classification Society.
63
Where is the “PORT QUARTER”, in the figure?

Your answer is correct:

The Port quarter is D in the figure.
64

Why is it important to have good a relationship between the crew on board a vessel?

Your answer is correct:

It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
65

If drugs are discovered onboard your ship:

Your answer is correct:

Ensure the witness to the discovery signs your incident report.
66

Sea area A4 in maritime radio traffic sea area:

Your answer is correct:

Outside the sea areas A1, A2 and A3.
67

The main movements experienced by a container ship, which will create the largest forces exerted on the container frames and lashings, are:

Your answer is correct:

Rolling, Pitching and Heaving.
68

What is the period of validity of the Safety Management Certificate?

Your answer is correct:

5 years.
69
The superstructure and deck houses of passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers shall be divided into main vertical zones by:

Your answer is correct:

Class “A” division.
70

If Mouth-to-Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty’s heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. When performing ECC, where do you place your hand on the casualty’s body?

Your answer is correct:

Place the heel of one hand, two finger breadths above the bottom of breastbone. Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.
71

The recommended connection between antenna and VHF is:

Your answer is correct:

Coaxial cable.
72

A container loaded onboard a vessel would be likely to experience a force of 100 % of its weight:

Your answer is correct:

When the ship is rolling.
73

What signal, if any, is specified in SOLAS as the “Abandon ship” signal?

Correct answer:

6 short blasts followed by 1 long blast.

Your Answer:

7 short blasts followed by 1 long blast.
74

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.
75

When passage planning on ECDIS, which two functions should always be set correctly?

Your answer is correct:

Safety depth contour and safety depth value.
76

Which option correctly identifies the meaning of the abbreviation ZOC, in relation to ECDIS?

Your answer is correct:

Zone of Confidence.
77
What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?

Your answer is correct:

Immersion suit.
78

If the order is given to a mooring deck to “make fast”, what would happen?

Your answer is correct:

Make fast means to apply a lashing to a coiled mooring rope.
79

When navigating in restricted visibility, how can the OOW ensure that an effective watch is being maintained?

Your answer is correct:

All of the suggested answers.
80

For guidance on lashing arrangement of containers on-board the vessel, the most important document to refer is:

Your answer is correct:

The Cargo Securing Manual.
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