Test for seamans about Controlling Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons On Board (CES v6.0)

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1
What is the meaning of this symbol?

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Fasten seat belts.
2

The grabline of a lifebuoy has a length of:

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4 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
3

What is the main advantage of a positive pressure breathing apparatus?

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If the face mask has a leak toxic fumes/smoke would still not enter the mask.
4

Which part of the float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts is made to release the liferaft after being automatically inflated during the ship is sinking?

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The weak link.
5

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

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Solid, liquid and gases.
6

What maximum suction head can be expected from a fire pump?

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Approximately 5 metres.
7

Which of the following may cause a fire in the accommodation spaces?

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All the mentioned alternatives.
8

For how long should the self contained air support system on a totally enclosed lifeboat having its engine running be capable of providing safe and breathable air?

Correct answer:

10 minutes.

Your Answer:

30 minutes.
9

Which of these are indications that a parcel is suspicious?

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The parcel is addressed to no one in particular, arrives unexpectedly and seems heavy for its size.
10
Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Foam monitor gun.
11

What is the term used to identify the division that stops the flames until the end of the first half hour in a standard test of fire exposition, taking into account that the average temperature of the non-exposed face doesn’t rise more than 139 °C above the initial temperature, and also that the temperature at any place does not rise more than 140 °C above the initial temperature in the interval of 15 minutes?

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B-15.
12
Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Sprinkler section valve.
13

At least, how often shall life boats be launched with their assigned operating crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water according to SOLAS?

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Every 3 months.
14

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

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Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.
15

Hand flares and buoyant smoke signals can continue to burn or emit smoke after having been immersed for a period of 10 s.

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Right, if the immersion depth is smaller than 100 mm.
16

What alarm signal must be sounded by the alarm bells in case of fire?

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The signal which is stated in the muster list.
17
Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Lifebuoy with light.
18

Which of the following items must be included in each fire drill?

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All the items mentioned.
19

Which two persons check the Declaration of Security?

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The Port Facility Security Officer and the Ship Security Officer.
20

The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is important to observe when using water as an extinguisant in the engine room?

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All the mentioned alternatives.
21
Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Manually operated call point.
22
A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of:

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Not less than 180 m.
23

How many hand held distress flares are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS B pack?

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3.
24

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.
25

An evacuation-slide must be capable:

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Of being deployed by one person.
26

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

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Once every month.
27

When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat?

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The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far away thus possibly causing severe burns of fire.
28

Fire protected lifeboats when waterborne should be capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat for a period of not less than how many minutes?

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8 minutes.
29

Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of liferafts corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?

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Liferafts shall be stowed with its painter permanently attached to the ship.
30

What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified in SOLAS?

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Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast.
31

Which of this information must be included in a piracy attack alert?

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Your ship’s name and call sign.
32
Give the meaning of this symbol:

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Lifebuoy with line.
33

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

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Collect rain water.
34

The steps of the embarkation ladder must be proportioned as it follows:

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Length = 480 mm, breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm.
35

What is an IED?

Correct answer:

A homemade bomb.

Your Answer:

An incendiary device.
36

Check the items that can be a possible threat:

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All alternatives.
37

What is the minimum number of lifebuoys carried by a cargo vessel of more than 200 metres in length?

Correct answer:

14.

Your Answer:

12.
38

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

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Checking that life-jackets are correctly donned.
39

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

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By smothering and also by providing some cooling.
40

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

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Security arrangements.
41

If you detect a fire on board the ship, dependent on the situation, which of the following actions is the first to be taken?

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Raise the fire alarm.
42

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

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Checking that life-jackets are correctly donned.
43

According to SOLAS, every persons assigned to crew the rescue boat or assigned to the marine evacuation system party shall be provided with:

Correct answer:

An immersion suit or an anti-exposure suit.

Your Answer:

An thermal protective aid and a lifejacket.
44

Which of these tasks are performed as part of the SSA?

Correct answer:

Assess the likelihood and potential consequences of security incidents.

Your Answer:

Train shipboard personnel in their security duties.
45

What is a contingency plan for ships?

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Plan for safety preparedness.
46

Wearing an immersion suit when abandon ship is effective permits the person:

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To jump from a height of 4,5 m into the water without being injured or damaging the suit.
47

Which of these actions should you take it your ship is successfully boarded by armed pirates?

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Assure your captors that you’re not planning an attack to overthrow them.
48
Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Space protected by foam.
49

How often shall crew members participate in fire drills?

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Once every month.
50

What type of bomb search should you conduct to avoid panic when the credibility of the threat is in doubt and you don’t want to disrupt ship business?

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Nominated officers search.
51
Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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A class fire door self closing.
52

In case of a fire in engine rooms, cargo holds or other confined spaces, what has to be done before the central gas extinguishing system is used?

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Make sure that the compartment has been evacuated.
53

What is the greatest interest of the “help” position?

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It lessens the survivor’s heat escape.
54

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

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100 % of the ship’s complement on each side.
55

HEL-H is the abbreviation of a heavy helicopter radius of action for rescue purposes. What do you think the radius and evacuating capacity of the helicopter is?

Correct answer:

200 nm and capacity for evacuating more than 15 persons.

Your Answer:

150 nm and capacity for evacuating more than 12 persons.
56
Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Survival craft portable radio.
57

Which of these statements about drug smugglers modes of operating is true?

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Drugs smuggled by an organized conspiracy are usually concealed in a primary ship system such as the engine room or in a tank, void or compartment.
58

The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:

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Equally spaced and not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm.
59

In which ways is heat transmitted?

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Conduction, convection and radiation.
60

The emergency fire pump is in accordance with good seamanship and precautionary routines run and tested weekly. Routine checks and maintenance are normally carried out by dedicated personnel. To ensure safe and appropriate operation of the pump, would you consider it beneficial that the same dedicated personnel operate the pump in emergencies?

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In case of accidents, it is important that a wide range of personnel must be permitted and trained to operate the pump.
61

The fire control plan on board is called the safety plan and shall be posted onboard. In port, a copy of this plan shall in addition be available from somewhere else. Where must this copy be available?

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At the gangway.
62

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.
63

The rescue quoit of a liferaft is attached to a buoyant line whose length is at least:

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30 m.
64

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.
65

What kind of fuel will originate a class A fire?

Your answer is correct:

A solid (cardboard or wood…).
66

You have abandoned ship in a liferaft. Which of the following actions should you take?

Your answer is correct:

Organize a lookout system and join up with other survival craft if possible. You should also stream the sea anchor.
67

Which statement about IED’s is true?

Your answer is correct:

All IED’s have four common components.
68

The temperature control system of the main engine crankshaft bearings indicates high temperature. What would be the correct way to open and check the crankcase?

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Stop the engine immediately and keep the lube oil pump running for at least 20 minutes before opening the crankcase.
69

Which of the following prevention actions offers the guarantee of an efficient intervention in an emergency?

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All the listed answers.
70

The aim of fire detection is:

Your answer is correct:

All the answers are correct.
71

Which of these precautionary measures can reduce the threat of piracy, if implemented?

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Sail at full speed.
72

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

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1 litre.
73

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

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Instruction in the use of radio life-saving appliances.
74

What is the requirements to ventilation ducts of more than 2 metres in length (ships other than passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers)? SOLAS II-2/16.1.

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They must be fabricated of non-combustible material.
75

Is it necessary to be certified to be a lifeboat-commander?

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Yes, you must attend to a course held by certified personnel, and provide evidence of having maintained the required standards of competence every 5 years.
76

A person wearing lifejacket or immersion suit, shall be able to turn from a face-down to a face-up position in not more than:

Your answer is correct:

5 seconds.
77

A Ship Security Assessment is integral to the creating of your ship’s security plan:

Correct answer:

True.

Your Answer:

False.
78

A safety valve is sufficient to prevent a BLEVE.

Your answer is correct:

Wrong, if the valve is wrongly set.
79

Which of these statements about drug smuggling is true?

Your answer is correct:

The risks to ships are not restricted to specific areas or trading routes.
80

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.
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