Test for Officers on the Deck, Assessing Professional English Language

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The test consisted of 80 random questions.
Total questions on this topic: 103
Your result: 65%
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Right answers:
1

____ nightfall, the fire had been extinguished.

Correct answer:

By.

Your Answer:

On.
2

A seafarer is speaking to an airport official before boarding his flight. Where are the passengers for Flight GR 342 to Frankfurt boarding?

Your answer is correct:

At gate twenty seven.
3

We ____ sail when the bomb exploded in port.

Your answer is correct:

Had just set.
4

The cargo officer and stevedore are discussing a shipping load. Why must they finish loading before 13:00 hrs?

Your answer is correct:

The ship will need to move.
5

A journalist is talking on the radio about lighthouses and lightships. Where are the Goodwin Sands?

Your answer is correct:

England.
6

I want you to complete checking as soon as possible and then make sure all these items are ____.

Your answer is correct:

Locked.
7

Choose the word with a different sound.

Correct answer:

Rope.

Your Answer:

Scupper.
8

The Master and Chief Officer are discussing a recent incident on board another vessel. Why was the cook helping with mooring operations?

Your answer is correct:

He was ordered to.
9

Two seafarers are speaking about an accident on a ship. Where did the motorman leave his lit cigarette?

Your answer is correct:

In the mess room.
10
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.

Correct answer:

The paint store door has been opened.; The paint store door will be opened.

Your Answer:

The paint store door has been opened.
11

Many companies were closed ____ the New Year.

Correct answer:

Over.

Your Answer:

Onto.
12

What does the Master ask the AB ti take away?

Your answer is correct:

Coffee.
13

The vessel arrived with all tanks at 98 % volume.

Your answer is correct:

Ninety-eight.
14

Listen and then type the numbers you hear. How many near misses are there at sea?

Your answer is correct:

3000
15

Listen to the news bulletin. Where has the pirate attack taken place?

Correct answer:

Off the Seychelles.

Your Answer:

Off West Africa.
16

A radio announcer is giving the shipping forecast. What will the weather be like over the next 24 hours?

Your answer is correct:

Strong winds but gradually decreasing overnight.
17
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.

Correct answer:

The dinner is being eaten.

Your Answer:

The dinner has been eaten.
18

Choose the correct word(s). Ensure that the procedures in the Ship Security Plan ____.

Your answer is correct:

Are followed.
19

Choose the correct word(s). I ____ the Chief Engineer for 10 years.

Correct answer:

Have known.

Your Answer:

Have been knowing.
20

Emergency lighting was fitted ____ all passageways.

Your answer is correct:

Throughout.
21

Listen to the news bulletin. The stevedore is talking to the cargo officer. What’s the problem storing the boxes?

Your answer is correct:

There isn’t enough light.
22

Two pilots are talking. Why is one pilot leaving his job?

Correct answer:

Because he’s been offered a job that pays more.

Your Answer:

Because he’s stressed and there’s too much pressure.
23

Why ____ pressurised the hoses?

Correct answer:

Haven’t you.

Your Answer:

You haven’t.
24

____ on Friday?

Correct answer:

Are you going to leave the port.

Your Answer:

Will you leaving the port.
25

A Captain is making a distress call. When did the collision occur?

Correct answer:

03:00 hrs.

Your Answer:

04:00 hrs.
26
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.

Your answer is correct:

The crew member is pulling the line.
27

Select the word which does not belong to the group.

Your answer is correct:

Dial.
28
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.

Your answer is correct:

The Chief Engineer’s cabin was badly damaged in the fire.
29

____ located?

Your answer is correct:

Where is the emergency pump.
30

That new build ship is really ____.

Correct answer:

Vast.

Your Answer:

Fast.
31

Choose the word with a different sound.

Correct answer:

Hate.

Your Answer:

Accuracy.
32

A ship is asking for navigational assistance. What VHF channel will the ship use when navigational assistance has ended?

Your answer is correct:

Channel 71.
33

Choose the word with a different sound.

Your answer is correct:

Manual.
34

The fire team are ____ the fire water hoses.

Your answer is correct:

Stowing.
35

Two seafarers are talking about English language training. What did the seafarer start on his vessel?

Your answer is correct:

An English speaking club.
36

Choose the correct word(s). We have to complete the log ____ with MARPOL.

Your answer is correct:

To comply.
37

We offer the widest range of high quality products and services for all vessels and are open 24/7.

Correct answer:

Two four by seven.

Your Answer:

Twenty-four seven.
38

How ____ different types of ship mines are there?

Your answer is correct:

Many.
39

A recorded telephone message is giving information about the Museum of Natural History. What are the opening times on a Sunday?

Your answer is correct:

10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
40

The cargo officer and stevedore are discussing a shipping load together. Why must they finish loading before 13:00 hrs?

Your answer is correct:

The ship will need to move.
41

Choose the correct word(s). That safety helmet ____ to me.

Correct answer:

Belongs.

Your Answer:

Belong.
42

By the time the emergency team arrived, the fire ____ located by the 3rd Officer.

Correct answer:

Have already been.

Your Answer:

Had already been.
43

Choose the correct word(s). ____ repairs do you want us to make?

Correct answer:

What.

Your Answer:

Where.
44

In your present position you will be aground ____ low water.

Correct answer:

At.

Your Answer:

On.
45

Choose the word with a different sound.

Correct answer:

Purchase.

Your Answer:

Chemical.
46

A Master is talking to his young and inexperienced 3rd Officer on the bridge in waters off East Africa. Why is the Master less worried than the 3rd Officer?

Your answer is correct:

Because there’s an international warship nearby.
47

Choose the correct word(s). ____ you got any passengers disembarking in this port?

Correct answer:

Have.

Your Answer:

Did.
48

Choose the word with a different sound.

Your answer is correct:

Increase.
49
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.

Your answer is correct:

The fire extinguisher has been neatly coiled.
50

The Master and Chief Officer are discussing the cook. Why is the Chief Officer worried about the cook?

Correct answer:

He’s worried he’s suffering from depression.

Your Answer:

He thinks he might be smoking cannabis.
51

The Bosun’s in a bad mood and he’s very ____.

Your answer is correct:

Hungry.
52

Can I have a ____ bit of sugar in my coffee, please?

Your answer is correct:

Little.
53
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.

Your answer is correct:

He became a Master in 2006.
54

The 4th Engineer is talking with 2nd Engineer about the results of a lifeboat inspection. What inspection has not been carried out on the lifeboat?

Your answer is correct:

He hasn’t checked the fuel shut off valve.
55

These ____ are dirty, they need washing.

Your answer is correct:

T-shirts.
56

Choose the word with a different sound.

Correct answer:

Music.

Your Answer:

Cement.
57

The final destination of the cargo is ____.

Your answer is correct:

Australia.
58

Pilotage is compulsory ____ all vessels that enter or leave the port.

Your answer is correct:

For.
59

____ isn’t shore-based radar assistance available yet?

Your answer is correct:

Why.
60

Select the word which does not belong to the group.

Your answer is correct:

Obstruct.
61

____ it vital we switch off the main generator?

Correct answer:

Is.

Your Answer:

Does.
62

____ security level is now in operation?

Your answer is correct:

What.
63

Choose the word with a different sound.

Your answer is correct:

Burner.
64

The Captain is making an announcement to the ship’s company about the armed security personnel who are joining them on board. How many armed security guards will be on board?

Correct answer:

2.

Your Answer:

3.
65

Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.

Correct answer:

Yes, I’ve put it in the Master’s cabin.

Your Answer:

It was me – it seems to be working ok now.
66

Select the word which does not belong to the group.

Your answer is correct:

Far.
67

Select the word which does not belong to the group.

Your answer is correct:

Depressed.
68

Choose the word with a different sound.

Correct answer:

Lamb.

Your Answer:

Bridge.
69

It’s cheaper to ship Scottish fish 16 000 km away to China than it is to pay local workers to do the job.

Your answer is correct:

Sixteen thousand.
70

The self activating smoke signal emits smoke for fifteen minutes.

Your answer is correct:

Quarter of an hour.
71

The Master and Chief Officer are talking on the bridge. Why is the Chief Officer having problems sleeping?

Correct answer:

He’s stopped smoking and is drinking more coffee.

Your Answer:

His coughing is keeping him awake at night.
72

The Chief Engineer is reporting an engine problem to the Officer of the Watch. How long does the Chief Engineer want to shut down the engine for?

Your answer is correct:

Two hours.
73

Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.

Your answer is correct:

Because of the heavy weather.
74

The cargo officer is asking about an accident. How was the woman injured?

Your answer is correct:

She was hit by a truck.
75

Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.

Your answer is correct:

Yes, I just need to sign it.
76

Listen and then type the numbers you hear. What is the agent’s number?

Your answer is correct:

7142
77

Choose the correct word(s). Do you ____ who the company security officer is?

Your answer is correct:

Know.
78
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.

Correct answer:

It’s snowed.

Your Answer:

It may have snowed.
79

This chapter includes instructions and information ____ all the lifesaving appliances on board.

Your answer is correct:

About.
80

If you are ____ with this job, you should quit.

Your answer is correct:

Bored.