VITC - Vertical Integration Course for Trainer Exit Exam Questions - Set 1

Question 1

Although the 1978 STCW Convention established good principles, the exception to the factor that reduced the effectiveness of the Convention is___________

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A: The lack of interest in the Maritime profession and attitudes of seafarers.

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B: The public concern regarding human errors in shipping disasters.

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C: A mix of different education and training backgrounds of multinational manning.

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D: The faster turn round of ships and reduced manning scales.

Question 2

The 2006 amendments to Part A of the code , introducing, inter alia, new measures pertaining to 'ship security officers' were adopted by IMO and entered into force on;

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D: 1st January 2008

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A: 1st January 2007

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B: 1st January 2009.

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C: 1st January 2006

Question 3

The International Convention on STCW 1978 entered into force on________

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B: 28th April 1984

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A: 28th April 1978

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C: 1st December 1992

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D: 7th July 1978

Question 4

Recommended guidance regarding provisions of the STCW Convention and its annex are given in;

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A: STCW Code B

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B: STCW Code A.

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C: STCW Convention

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D: STCW Code A and STCW Code B

Question 5

Mandatory Standards regarding provisions of the annex to the STCW Convention given in Part A has

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B: Eight chapters

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A: Six Chapters

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C: Nine chapters

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D: Seven chapters

Question 6

Level of Competence -2, termed as 'operational level' is a broad range of varied activities performed in a variety of contexts, which are complex and non-routine. This is done under the direction of;

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C: An individual at the management level for that area of responsibility.

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A: An individual serving in the operational level with sufficient seniority .

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B: A group of individuals capable of giving guidance, basis their experience.

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D: The executives from the top management ashore,having adequate authority.

Question 7

The 1994 amendments relating to Global Maritime Distress and safety systems (GMDSS) on STCW convention 1978 was adopted by IMO on;

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B: 1st December 1992

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A: 7th July 1995

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C: 1st December 1991.

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D: 1st January 1991

Question 8

The IMO conference which adopted resolutions numbering from 1 to 19 was in,

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C: Manila in Philippines

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A: Malmo in Sweden

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B: London in United Kingdom

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D: Geneva in Switzerland

Question 9

conference of parties to the 1978 STCW convention was convened in June 2010 , to consider amendments to the 1978 STCW Convention and STCW Code

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B: Manila in Philippines

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A: London in United Kingdom

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C: Geneva in Switzerland.

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D: New York in the United States of America

Question 10

The purpose of competency examinations for seafarers is to;

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C: Assess the adequacy of training,knowledge,experience,skill and practical competence of seafarers.

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A: Assess the capacity of the seafarers to face the tough weather conditions at sea.

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B: Measure the capability of a seafarer in handling exigencies at sea.

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D: Verify the expertise of the seafarer in operating a wide range and a diversified fleet of ship

Question 11

One of the key components of competence-based standards and qualifications is the assessment process. Assessment in the Maritime sector is the process of,

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D: Obtaining and comparing evidence of competence with the required standards.

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A: Finding the most talented candidates , capable to pursue the profession

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B: Filtering and elimination of candidates, so as to increase competence.

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C: Evaluation of candidates as per the industry needs .

Question 12

In a competence-based assessment and certification system. individuals achieve a certificate, when they can;

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D: Demonstrate performance, which meets all the required competence standards

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A: Impress the assessors with their experiences and activities performed at sea.

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B: persuade for a favorable consideration due to existing job vacancies

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C: Convince the assessors of their capabilities to handle exigencies at sea

Question 13

In the matching and judging stages of competence-based assessment, the following guidelines are helpful:

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D: Evidence should be traceable to the source and kept on record.

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A: Sufficient evidence is generated in abnormal or unrealistic conditions.

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B: The assessment process should be generic and comparable with other candidates

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C: Both the assessor and candidate should be in a serious and tense stature during the assessment periods

Question 14

Speakers , whether lecturers or instructors , while teaching in class should take care

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C: to look at the class and keep eye contact with students.

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A: to never pause or stop while speaking.

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B: to be strict and serious on the subject, with no expressions.

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D: to read everything in the book or notes, missing none.

Question 15

Trainees are more likely to remember learning activities that use more of their senses. Trainees remember

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D: 20% of material they hear

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A: 50% of material they say

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B: 10% of material they see

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C: 30% of material they read

Question 16

Seating arrangements can have an important influence on communication in the classroom. Arrangement with the best eye contact with all students will be a

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C: 'U' type arrangement.

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A: Lecture Theatre type arrangement

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B: Double "U" type arrangement.

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D: Classroom type arrangement

Question 17

Instructors should be aware of the "body language" in the class and that his/her movement sends a message to their trainees of the

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D: confidence and experience of the trainer

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A: method of trainer to attract attention.

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B: expectations of the organisation from the trainees.

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C: requirements of the trainer from the trainees.

Question 18

The capabilities achieved by the trainee at the end of a course, is a measure of

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A: the learning and knowledge of the course contents acquired by the trainee.

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B: the knowledge and understanding of the trainer on the subject.

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C: the method used by the trainer in teaching the subject.

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D: the facilities allotted by the Institute to provide the training.

Question 19

Amongst the most common teaching aids used in a classroom, the oldest is a

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B: Chalkboard

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A: Magnetic board.

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C: Flipchart

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D: Whiteboard

Question 20

The advantage of the fixed or roller type of chalkboards is that

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B: it is spacious and easy to write and draw at a comfortable height.

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A: for some persons,it can cause dust allergy.

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C: corrections can be made every now and then.

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D: students will copy the contents, before it is robbed off.

Question 21

As a part of training, suitable audio-visual materials should be presented for the trainee instructors to review. The main purpose of screening such videos-films shall be to

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B: make the trainees answer a set of suitable questions after viewing the material.

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A: spent a part of the class time to avoid fatigue and concentration losses.

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C: make the teaching process easier with minimum effort and time

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D: divert attention of the trainees from the subject, if found lengthy.

Question 22

A most effective training session can be conducted with a selection of slides made available and

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D: the trainee to prepare a preferred order for showing the slides with a brief commentary, which is to be reviewed

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A: the trainee to review the slides and inform trainer a list of corrections to be done.

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B: the trainer showing the slides for the trainees to view and understand themselves.

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C: the trainee to view the slides when convenient and ask doubts if any from the trainer.

Question 23

The main objective of selecting the most appropriate teaching aids for the sessions shall be

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B: to make the teaching process more effective with appropriate end results.

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A: to reduce the contribution by the trainer in the teaching process .

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C: to keep the training expenses as low as possible, irrespective of the quality of training.

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D: to reduce the period of training with substantial financial savings

Question 24

In a class question answer session, the trainer should conduct the class ideally by

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D: asking questions individually, giving equal importance to all students.

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A: punishing or insulting students giving wrong answers

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B: allowing all the students to answer together, to get the majority answer

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C: allowing the willing students only to answer every time.

Question 25

The effect of a lecture delivered in the class is largely dependent on;

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A: the clarity, logic and the way the lecture is presented to suit the students understanding

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B: a friendly and cordial approach of the trainer when delivering lectures

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C: the age and the personality of the trainer who is delivering the lecture

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D: the seriousness maintained in delivering the lecture in class.

Question 26

The introduction of 'games' in teaching methods is considered effective mainly,

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B: to get trainees involved, creating interest in the subject, with an active element of competition

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A: to remove the element of fatigue and boredom in the class.

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C: to divert the attention of the class from outside interferences or disturbances.

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D: to comply with the criteria to fill the minimum hours of teaching.

Question 27

Delivering teaching sessions using a variety of styles is an activity designed to ensure that

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B: the instructor has a real command of teaching methods

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A: the instructor is not sure of what method to use

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C: the instructor likes to change methods

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D: the instructor likes to show his prowess

Question 28

One advantage of using 'games' in the teaching process is that,

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A: the instructor can observe the trainees closely and can provide informal lessons .

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B: the method requires a great deal of classroom control and infrastructure.

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C: these games are not always simple and causes complication for assessments

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D: commercially available games may not be suitable or can be too costly.

Question 29

What is considered as a significant advantage in using simulator as a teaching aid?

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D: Simulation provides an ideal method for trainees to gain experience of dangerous or unusual situations.

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A: Simulators are expensive and require adequate number of student's enrolment continuously.

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B: Supervision can be difficult and is a time consuming exercise .

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C: Students while working on simulators are aware that it is not a real situation and can afford to make mistakes

Question 30

In the beginning of a class, the instructor should cover the following:

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B: An overview of the Lesson

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A: Compare with otber courses

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C: Career prospects after the course

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D: Background of the course

Vertical Integration Course for Trainer (VITC) (Set 1)

Although the 1978 STCW Convention established good principles, the exception to the factor that reduced the effectiveness of the Convention is___________

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