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: 88%
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Right answers:
1
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.; The paint store door is being opened.
2

What is the latest information ____ the storm?

Your answer is correct:

About.
3

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

Correct answer:

Are followed.

Your Answer:

Was followed.
4

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

Your answer is correct:

An English speaking club.
5
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.

Your answer is correct:

The fire extinguisher has been neatly coiled.
6

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

Your answer is correct:

Because he’s been offered a job that pays more.
7

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.
8

Choose the word with a different sound.

Your answer is correct:

Rope.
9

We ____ sail when the bomb exploded in port.

Your answer is correct:

Had just set.
10

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

Your answer is correct:

Little.
11

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

Your answer is correct:

Why.
12

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

Correct answer:

10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Your Answer:

Closed all day.
13

The Chief Engineer is talking to the 3rd Engineer about the cook. Why is the cook pouring vodka on the deck?

Your answer is correct:

Because he believes it’s good luck.
14

Choose the word with a different sound.

Correct answer:

Manual.

Your Answer:

Whale.
15

____ it vital we switch off the main generator?

Your answer is correct:

Is.
16

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.
17

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

Your answer is correct:

About.
18
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.

Your answer is correct:

The Chief Engineer’s cabin was badly damaged in the fire.
19

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

Your answer is correct:

Have known.
20
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.

Your answer is correct:

The crew member is pulling the line.
21

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

Correct answer:

Strong winds but gradually decreasing overnight.

Your Answer:

Force 3-4 winds for the next 24 hours.
22

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

Your answer is correct:

Bored.
23

Which deck is the fire on?

Your answer is correct:

3.
24

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

Your answer is correct:

Because of the heavy weather.
25

Select the word which does not belong to the group.

Your answer is correct:

Far.
26

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

Your answer is correct:

She was hit by a truck.
27

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

Correct answer:

At.

Your Answer:

To.
28

The cargo officer is asking a truck driver to describe an accident on board a ferry. How was the woman injured?

Your answer is correct:

She was hit by a truck.
29

Select the word which does not belong to the group.

Your answer is correct:

Obstruct.
30

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.
31

Choose the correct word(s). ____ the pirates caught in the end?

Your answer is correct:

Were.; Did.
32

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

Your answer is correct:

Yes, we’ve managed to extinguish it.
33

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?

Your answer is correct:

2.
34

All Oil Record Book entries must be up-to-date, accurate and in compliance ____ MARPOL requirements.

Correct answer:

With.

Your Answer:

To.
35

Apparently normal conversation is around 60 decibels.

Your answer is correct:

Sixty.
36

Many companies were closed ____ the New Year.

Your answer is correct:

Over.
37

Listen and then type the numbers you hear. What is the volume of the container?

Your answer is correct:

65 ▪ 8
38

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

Your answer is correct:

For.
39

____ on Friday?

Your answer is correct:

Are you going to leave the port.
40

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

Your answer is correct:

Off the Seychelles.
41

Why ____ pressurised the hoses?

Your answer is correct:

Haven’t you.
42

Choose the correct word(s). If you are ____ with this job, you should leave the Merchant Navy.

Your answer is correct:

Bored.
43

Choose the word with a different sound.

Your answer is correct:

Burner.
44
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.

Correct answer:

The dinner is being eaten.

Your Answer:

The dinner has been eaten.
45

The self activating smoke signal emits smoke for fifteen minutes.

Your answer is correct:

Quarter of an hour.
46

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.
47

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

Your answer is correct:

Yes, we’ve got a spare.
48

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

Your answer is correct:

To comply.
49

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

Your answer is correct:

He’s worried he’s suffering from depression.
50

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

Your answer is correct:

He’s stopped smoking and is drinking more coffee.
51

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.
52

The Master is talking to the Chief Cook. How does the Master want his steak done?

Your answer is correct:

He wants the beef well-done and grilled.
53

Select the word which does not belong to the group.

Your answer is correct:

Foghorn.
54

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

Your answer is correct:

Have.
55

Choose the word with a different sound.

Your answer is correct:

Increase.
56

What did the seafarers paint last week?

Correct answer:

Your Answer:

57

Choose the word with a different sound.

Your answer is correct:

Lamb.
58

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

Your answer is correct:

He’s stopped smoking and is drinking more coffee.
59

He ____ to make a radio link call to inform us about this accident.

Correct answer:

Did not attempt.; Do not attempt.

Your Answer:

Did not attempt.; Is not attempted.
60

Because of the local holiday we expect to complete discharging on ____.

Your answer is correct:

Tuesday.
61

The vessel arrived with all tanks at 98 % volume.

Your answer is correct:

Ninety-eight.
62

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.
63

Select the word which does not belong to the group.

Your answer is correct:

Depressed.
64

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

Your answer is correct:

03:00 hrs.
65

These ____ are dirty, they need washing.

Your answer is correct:

T-shirts.
66

____ security level is now in operation?

Your answer is correct:

What.
67

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.
68

Two crewmembers are talking about an injury. How did the man cut himself?

Your answer is correct:

He was shaving.
69

Choose the word with a different sound.

Your answer is correct:

Music.
70

____ nightfall, the fire had been extinguished.

Your answer is correct:

By.
71

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

Your answer is correct:

Hungry.
72
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.

Your answer is correct:

The crew members have been chipping for half an hour.
73

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.
74

What’s the ____?

Your answer is correct:

Route.
75

That new build ship is really ____.

Your answer is correct:

Vast.
76

When are you going to see the ____?

Your answer is correct:

Sights.
77

Select the word which does not belong to the group.

Your answer is correct:

Dial.
78

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

Your answer is correct:

3000
79

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

Your answer is correct:

Yes, I’ve put it in the Master’s cabin.
80

How ____ different types of ship mines are there?

Your answer is correct:

Many.