Although best practices and operating experience is shared through TMSA, who is able to see a TMSA submission?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Only those identified by the operator submitting the TMSA.
2
During a TMSA self-assessment it might not be possible to reach a certain level until certain changes have been made. Which one of the following statements best describes the course action that should be taken?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Enter the TMSA now without waiting for the changes to be made.
3
Following the submission of a TMSA, which one of the following statements best describes the next step?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Conduct a gap analysis to identify the elements and levels which should be prioritised.
4
How does TMSA recommended that you ensure the accuracy of TMSA submissions?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
By providing and making reference to documentary evidence.
5
If actions are required during TMSA, but there are not the resources to carry them out, which one of the following statements best describes what should be done?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
The issue should be referred to senior management.
6
If there is any doubt about the meaning or interpretation of any terms or phrases in TMSA, which one of the following statements best describes the action to be taken?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Consult the Glossary in part 4 of TMSA.
7
In TMSA, how do you decide what stage you have reached?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
By careful consideration of the KPI’s for that stage.
8
In TMSA, the steps in the continuous improvement cycle are called:
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Plan – Act – Measure – Improve.
9
Other than OCIMF themselves, who will see a submitted TMSA?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Only those identified by the operator submitting the TMSA.
10
The abbreviation “TMSA” stands for which one of the following?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Tanker Management and Self-Assessment.
11
The best performance of a management system in TMSA is known as:
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Level 4.
12
What is the name of the regulations that govern the safe management and operation of ships and pollution prevention?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
ISM Code.
13
Which one of the following is not a feature of an effective management system?
Правильну відповідь:
Total reliance is placed on procedures.
Ваша відповідь:
Clear goals are set by senior management.
14
Which one of the following is not a valid reason to declare a key performance indicator in TMSA “not applicable”?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
When senior staff think it might be too difficult.
15
Which one of the following is not contained within one stage of an aim?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Objectives.
16
Which one of the following is not one of the 12 elements of TMSA?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Budget management.
17
Which one of the following is not the purpose of the best practice guidance within TMSA?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
It must be followed exactly at all times.
18
Which one of the following parts of TMSA are “key performance indicators” specifically linked to?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Each level of an aim.
19
Which one of the following statements about “Levels” within TMSA is correct?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Level one is the lowest level and represents management systems that just comply with regulatory requirements.
20
Which one of the following statements best describes TMSA?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
A voluntary self-assessment tool to help operators improve their management systems.
21
Which one of the following statements best describes a key performance indicator (KPI) within TMSA?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
A clear value or standard against which performance can be measured.
22
Which one of the following statements best describes how senior management or OCIMF can validate a TMSA submission?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
There should be referenced documentary evidence available.
23
Which one of the following statements best describes how to determine which level of an aim has been reached?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
By careful consideration of the KPI’s for that level.
24
Which one of the following statements best describes the overall purpose of TMSA?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
TMSA is a voluntary tool to improve management systems.
25
Which one of the following statements best describes the role of The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
To be the foremost authority on the safe and environmentally responsible operation of oil tankers and terminals, promoting continuous improvement in standards of design and operation.
26
Which one of the following statements best describes what are known as the “elements” within TMSA?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
They set out performance measures and best practices for the thirteen essential parts required in a management system.
27
Which one of the following statements best describes what is meant by an “Aim” within TMSA?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
An Aim is a statement about what must be done to achieve some part of the objective for that element.
28
Which one of the following statements best describes what the emphasis of TMSA should be?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Achieving long-term improvements.
29
Which one of the following statements best describes where would you find details of a key performance indicator, KPI, within TMSA?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
For each level of an Aim, within an element.
30
Which one of these organisations is TMSA obtained from?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
OCIMF.
31
Which three of the following are advantages of having best practice guidance within TMSA structure?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
It enables good operating procedures to be shared within the industry.; It enables lessons learned from incidents to be shared within the industry.; It provides recommendations when drawing up new procedures.
32
Which three of the following are situations when a key performance indicator in TMSA can be considered “not applicable”?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
When the company is very small and cannot achieve it.; When local regulations prevent it being applied.; When the nature of the trading pattern prevents it.
33
Which two of the following statements identify reasons for using TMSA?
Ваша відповідь правильна:
Responsible charterers may view operators who use TMSA effectively more favourably.; Responsible operators can improve their management systems.