Wrong answer summary
Question asked (396): When reeving a new wire onto a self-stowing winch drum you should, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows: Selected answer: Depends on the direction of the lay of the wire strands in the new wire Correct answer: Direction B
Question asked (1491): When acting as helmsman would you expect the reading of the gyro compass to be the same as the magnetic compass? Selected answer: They would always be within 1 or 2 degrees of each other Correct answer: Very seldom would they be the same
Question asked (1951): What is recognized as the main hazard when entering a void space?
Selected answer: Lack of mobility? Correct answer: Lack of oxygen?
Question asked (3295): From where on board can you find out the different types of protection equipment regarding where placed, how much, how many etc.? Selected answer: In the deck log book
Correct answer: The ship’s safety plan
Question asked (3633): What are the duties of the bridge lookout during the night, when the vessel is in the middle of the ocean? Selected answer: The lookout should remain on the bridge wing to be at hand to deliver messages as required by the Officer of the Watch
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Wrong answer summary Correct answer: The lookout must keep a lookout all-round the ship and report anything sighted, or heard, to the Officer of the Watch
Question asked (3646): How should the tug be secured to the ship, when the bridge tells the poop that "It is the tug's wire"?? Selected answer: The tug will be ready to receive the towing spring and make it fast. Correct answer: The tug will send a wire to the ship for making fast.
Question asked (3671): What is a "Fairlead"?
Selected answer: A Fairlead is the sounding l ead used to sam ple the seabed Correct answer: A Fairlead is a special device through w hich is pas sed ropes or w ires to stop t hem moving sideward’s and reduces friction and chafing
Question asked (3736): The diagram shows the direction that a rope runs during a mooring operation and a possible place where it may break. Where would be considered the safest position to stand? Selected answer: Inside the blue coloured zone. Correct answer: Outside the blue coloured zone.
Question asked (3938): What is the correct way that the lookout should report the appearance of a light, in clear visibility, on the port side of the ship in a direction half way between right ahead and abeam? Selected answer: The lookout should state "Light on the port bow" Correct answer: The lookout should state "Light 4 points to port"
Question asked (3949): If you are the helmsman on duty, what would be the correct action if the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order to: "Change over from Automatic pilot to Hand steering". Selected answer: Apply the appropriate controls t o disconnec t the Autom atic pilot a nd engage hand steering. Start manually steering the same course as was being steered by the automatic pilot.
Correct answer: Apply the controls to di sconnect t he Automatic pilot and engage hand steering. S tart steering the vessel using the wheel and confirm with the OOW the change-over is complete and the course you are to steer
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Wrong answer summary Question asked (3952): Apart from st eering the helmsm an should als o:
Selected answer: Check the visibility
Correct answer: Regularly check the gyro against the magnetic compass
Question asked (10035): *What is the signal actuated by a fire detection system?
Selected answer: An audible and visual si gnal consis ting in 7 s hort signals f ollowed by a long one Correct answer: A visual and audible alarm s ignal at the c ontrol panel
Question asked (10145): If a fire starts in the fuel tanks of a vessel, the fire will be ?
Selected answer: A class A fire Correct answer: A class B fire
Question asked (10169): The extinguishing agent which can be applied on any fires of class A , B, or C is:
Selected answer: Sprayed water Correct answer: Multipurpose powder
Question asked (10296): The basic components of the self-contained breathing apparatus are…
Selected answer: Mask, bottle, frame , safety valve Correct answer: Mask, bottle, frame, medium pressure valve and low pressure valve
Question asked (10352): *When the fire alarm signal is sounded every member of the ship's crew shall immediately proceed to their assigned fire station. Which one of the following signals is used as fire alarm signal on board cargo ships? Selected answer: Seven short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle and alarm bells
Correct answer: Intermittent signals on the ship's alarm bells
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Wrong answer summary Question asked (10374): In the fire fighting of fires of a type C with dry chemical powder extinguishers, the application is performed Selected answer: the chemical powder doesn't extinguish type C fires Correct answer: in a continuous way so that the powder spray is in the same direction as the one of the flame
Question asked (20193): How many 'thermal protective aids' are required to be carried on passenger vessels with open lifeboats? Selected answer: Each lifeboat should carry the same number of thermal protective aids as the number of persons it is designed to carry Correct answer: One for each person on board who is not provided with an immersion suit
Question asked (20301): An inflatabl e liferaft acc ommodating 6 pers ons is fi tted with:
Selected answer: 2 entrances each being fitted with a boarding ladder Correct answer: 1 entrance fitted with semi-rigid boarding ramp
Question asked (20307): You have abandoned ship in a liferaft. In most cases, which of the following actions should you generally take? Selected answer: Start paddling in the direction of the nearest land
Correct answer: Organise a lookout system. Join up with other survival craft if possible. Stream the sea anchor
Question asked (31355): Where do you find instructions for tasks and duties in case of an emergency?
Selected answer: On posters at the lifeboat station.
Correct answer: In the muster list.
Question asked (31487): What method shall be used when hauling survivors out of the sea (state of survivors is critical)? Selected answer: Using lifebuoy Correct answer: Using nets
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Wrong answer summary Question asked (31520): How should the painter of a liferaft which is fitted with a hydrostatic release be secured to the ship? Selected answer: Secured to the part of the hydrostatic release that is designed to break free Correct answer: Secured via a weak link to a secure part of the ship
Question asked (32002): Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
Selected answer: Security Level 4 Correct answer: Security Level 3
Question asked (32124): Which statement about IED’s is true?
Selected answer: IED’s don’t cause serious damage. Correct answer: All IE D’s hav e four common c omponents.
Question asked (33147): On a Container vessel, what should be done if a container with a damaged corner post is being loaded? Selected answer: A note shoul d be made and the i nformation handed ov er to the relievi ng watch k eeper
Correct answer: The container should be returned to shore immediately
Question asked (33148): On a Container vessel, what should be done if a container with damaged floorboards is loaded onto a ship? Selected answer: A log entry of the container n umber and stow age position s hould be made
Correct answer: The container should rejected outright
Question asked (33150): On a Container vessel, what facilitates the lashing of containers in the fourth and fifth tiers? Selected answer: Raised deck platforms Correct answer: The lashing bridge
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Wrong answer summary Question asked (33151): On a Container vessel, what are the vertical corner structures of a container called?
Selected answer: Corner fittings
Correct answer: Corner posts
Question asked (33162): On a Container vessel, what is the purpose of a Bridge Fitting?
Selected answer: To link the top containers stowed at the fore end of the vessel Correct answer: To link the top containers of adjacent stacks
Question asked (33164): On a Container vessel, what is 'defrosting' associated with?
Selected answer: Fan containers Correct answer: Reefer containers
Question asked (33176): On a Container vessel, under which IMDG Class is fishmeal carried when not treated with anti-oxidant? Selected answer: Class 5.1 - Oxidizing substance Correct answer: Class 4.2 - Flammable solid
Question asked (33199): On a Container vessel, where should containers containing infectious substances be stowed? Selected answer: On deck away from the accommodation
Correct answer: In a position separated by a complete compartment or hold from living quarters
Question asked (33204): On a Container vessel, what does OSHA stand for?
Selected answer: Overseas Sea Hazard Association
Correct answer: Occupational S afety and Health Administration
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Wrong answer summary Question asked (33672): What general background colour is used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first -aid features, or indicate a safe condition? Selected answer: Yellow. Correct answer: Green.
Question asked (33725): Where is the "PORT QUARTER" , in the figure?
Selected answer: The Port quarter is A, in the figure Correct answer: The Port quarter is D, in the figure
Question asked (33733): What does the word "pirates" mean?
Selected answer: Pirates are official people who board the ship while in port Correct answer: Pirates are persons who attempt to board and take over a ship at sea
Question asked (33756): What is the normal term used for the regular training of how to launch the lifeboat?
Selected answer: Lifeboat exercise Correct answer: Lifeboat drill
Question asked (33873): Whenever there is a major bleeding, the first priority should be to:
Selected answer: Take the pulse of the patient Correct answer: Stop the bleeding
Question asked (33881): To control bleeding, a tourniquet should be applied:
Selected answer: Only on Radio medical advice
Correct answer: Only when all other means have failed
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Wrong answer summary Question asked (33899): An International oil pollution prevention certif icate is requi red for:
Selected answer: All oil t ankers
Correct answer: Oil tankers 150 gross tons or more
Question asked (34522): On a Container vessel, when should a vessel's hatch pontoons not be lifted?
Selected answer: When lighting conditions are poor Correct answer: When the heel of the ship is excessive
Question asked (34528): On a Container vessel, to what would a fibreglass yacht be secured after lifting onboard?
Selected answer: Yacht Bay Correct answer: The cradle
Question asked (34538): On a Container vessel, where should a mid-bay guide be positioned?
Selected answer: Between 20' container bays on deck Correct answer: On the tank top mid-way in 40' guides to prevent transverse movement of 20' containers.
Question asked (34545): On a Container vessel, what is the function of a lashing plate?
Selected answer: A means of securing las hing chains Correct answer: As tie dow n point for turnbuc kles on dec k or hatch c over
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