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PSSR Exit Exam: Set 3

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Question 1: What is the spoken emergency signal over a VHF radio?

Question 2: When rescuing a person in a confined space, what is required to be considered safe to enter?

Question 3: By negative attitude, enabling you to manage time and low self-esteem are all due to one of the following factors that can add to personal stress. This speaks about the stress of seafarers. Is it:

Question 4: An eye concentration of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas is most dangerous because it can:

Question 5: What should the standing engineer do periodically while on watch?

Question 6: What is the difference between listening and hearing?

Question 7: In liveboard situations, which of the following visual distress signals is acceptable for daylight use only?

Question 8: If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations on a mobile offshore drilling unit, what is your first action?

Question 9: The signal "Pan-pan" repeated thrice over the radio telephone indicates what type of message will follow?

Question 10: In order to comply with safety policies and procedures, ship crew and officers must:

Question 11: We use gestures in our communication in order to convey a message and _____ ourselves.

Question 12: You tend to give lengthy explanations for simple things. Your message or lacks:

Question 13: Which of the statements is correct regarding the use of primary cells?

Question 14: Most minor spills of oil products are caused by:

Question 15: Compared to oil tankers, chemical tankers are:

Question 16: What governs safe procedures at work?

Question 17: What does the word "radar" mean?

Question 18: The problem of misunderstanding can be eliminated by providing _____ to the clients while explaining the process.

Question 19: When the scuppers are plugged and an oil spill occurs on deck, you should:

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    <h2>Question 20: How many annexes does the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) have?</h2>
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        <li><input type="radio" id="q20b" name="q20"><label for="q20b">B) 4</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q20c" name="q20"><label for="q20c">C) 8</label></li>
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    <h2>Question 21: In what ways can interpersonal relationships be improved between crew members?</h2>
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        <li><input type="radio" id="q21a" name="q21"><label for="q21a">A) Good communication</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q21b" name="q21"><label for="q21b">B) Understanding within each other</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q21c" name="q21"><label for="q21c">C) Mutually helping out others</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q21d" name="q21" data-correct="true"><label for="q21d">D) All of the above</label></li>
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    <h2>Question 22: Meteorological warning reports consist of one of the following:</h2>
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        <li><input type="radio" id="q22b" name="q22"><label for="q22b">B) Floating debris</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q22c" name="q22"><label for="q22c">C) A vessel on fire or sinking</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q22d" name="q22" data-correct="true"><label for="q22d">D) Weather info or storm warnings, etc.</label></li>
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    <h2>Question 23: What are the first actions to be taken when you encounter an emergency situation?</h2>
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        <li><input type="radio" id="q23a" name="q23"><label for="q23a">A) Muster the crew in the designated area</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q23b" name="q23" data-correct="true"><label for="q23b">B) Sound the emergency alarm</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q23c" name="q23"><label for="q23c">C) Try to fight the emergency on your own</label></li>
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    <h2>Question 24: Which of the following is correct? Which is used to log all important radio communications on board?</h2>
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        <li><input type="radio" id="q24b" name="q24"><label for="q24b">B) Date log book</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q24c" name="q24"><label for="q24c">C) Engine log book</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q24d" name="q24" data-correct="true"><label for="q24d">D) GMDSS log book</label></li>
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        <li><input type="radio" id="q25b" name="q25" data-correct="true"><label for="q25b">B) Cutting or welding operation</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q25c" name="q25"><label for="q25c">C) Cooking in the galley</label></li>
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    <h2>Question 26: As per STCW 2010, what is the validity of the medical certificate of crew members?</h2>
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        <li><input type="radio" id="q26b" name="q26" data-correct="true"><label for="q26b">B) 2 years</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q26c" name="q26"><label for="q26c">C) 3 years</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q26d" name="q26"><label for="q26d">D) 4 years</label></li>
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        <li><input type="radio" id="q27a" name="q27"><label for="q27a">A) Cocaine</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q27b" name="q27"><label for="q27b">B) Heroin</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q27c" name="q27"><label for="q27c">C) Opiates</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q27d" name="q27" data-correct="true"><label for="q27d">D) Alcohol</label></li>
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        <li><input type="radio" id="q28b" name="q28"><label for="q28b">B) Stress</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q28c" name="q28"><label for="q28c">C) Excessive workload</label></li>
        <li><input type="radio" id="q28d" name="q28" data-correct="true"><label for="q28d">D) All of the above</label></li>
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Question 29: When fuel oil is being topped off during bunkering operations, the tank valve should be closed:

Question 30: The following is considered as a risk factor on board a ship:

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Here are all the multiple-choice questions:

  1. What is the spoken emergency signal over a VHF radio?
    • a. Red Alert
    • b. Security
    • c. Mayday
    • d. Pan Pan Answer: c. Mayday
  2. When rescuing a person in a confined space, what is required to be considered safe to enter?
    • a. Safety lights
    • b. Protection for your eyes
    • c. Fire retardant gear
    • d. Presence of oxygen Answer: d. Presence of oxygen
  3. By negative attitude, enabling you to manage time and low self-esteem are all due to one of the following factors that can add to personal stress. This speaks about the stress of seafarers. Is it:
    • a. The environmental factor
    • b. Emotional factors
    • c. Community factors
    • d. Personality factors Answer: d. Personality factors
  4. An eye concentration of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas is most dangerous to personal because they can:
    • a. Cause involuntary skeletal muscle contractions
    • b. Paralyze your breathing system
    • c. Can cause eye inflammation
    • d. Can cause dizziness Answer: b. Paralyze your breathing system
  5. What should the standing engineer do periodically while on watch?
    • a. Take routine rounds of the engine room
    • b. Stand this or a watch
    • c. Conduct repairs of any damaged equipment
    • d. None of the above Answer: a. Take routine rounds of the engine room
  6. What is the difference between listening and hearing?
    • a. Listening is conscious and hearing is mechanical
    • b. Listening is natural and hearing is physical
    • c. Listening is mechanical and hearing is normal
    • d. Listening is conscious and hearing is effortless Answer: a. Listening is conscious and hearing is mechanical
  7. In liveboard situations, which of the following visual distress signals is acceptable for daylight use only?
    • a. Hand red flags
    • b. Rocket parachute flares
    • c. Orange smoke signals
    • d. Red aerial flares Answer: c. Orange smoke signals
  8. If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations on a mobile offshore drilling unit, what is your first action?
    • a. Sound the fire alarm
    • b. Shut down the transfer operation
    • c. Notify the balance control operator
    • d. Wait for the person in charge to act Answer: b. Shut down the transfer operation
  9. The signal "Pan-pan" repeated thrice over the radio telephone indicates what type of message will follow?
    • a. Distress
    • b. Safety
    • c. All clear
    • d. Urgency Answer: d. Urgency
  10. In order to comply with safety policies and procedures, ship crew and officers must:
    • a. Minimize the use of alcohol on board
    • b. Focus on delivering ship and cargo at all costs
    • c. Stop unsafe practices which may cause accidents, injury, or environmental pollution
    • d. None of the above Answer: c. Stop unsafe practices which may cause accidents, injury, or environmental pollution
  11. We use gestures in our communication in order to convey a message and _____ ourselves.
    • a. Impress
    • b. Express
    • c. Suppress
    • d. All of the above Answer: b. Express
  12. You tend to give lengthy explanations for simple things. Your message or lacks:
    • a. Consciousness
    • b. Correctness
    • c. Consistency
    • d. All of the above Answer: a. Consciousness
  13. Which of the statements is correct?
    • a. Use primary cells to be discarded
    • b. Use primary cells can be recharged
    • c. Use primary cells can be refilled and used
    • d. None of the above Answer: a. Use primary cells to be discarded
  14. Most minor spills of oil products are caused by:
    • a. Equipment failure
    • b. Human error
    • c. Major casualties
    • d. Unforeseeable conditions Answer: b. Human error
  15. Compared to oil tankers, chemical tankers are:
    • a. More complex to operate
    • b. Less complex to operate
    • c. As large as oil tankers
    • d. Capable of carrying only one grade of oil Answer: a. More complex to operate
  16. What governs safe procedures at work?
    • a. SDSW
    • b. ISM Code
    • c. Occupational Act
    • d. The code of safe working practices Answer: d. The code of safe working practices
  17. What does the word "radar" mean?
    • a. Radio detection and arranging
    • b. Radio direction and ranging
    • c. Radio detection and range
    • d. Radium direction and ranging Answer: b. Radio direction and ranging
  18. The problem of misunderstanding can be eliminated by providing _____ to the clients while explaining the process.
    • a. Theory
    • b. Sample
    • c. Examples
    • d. None of the above Answer: c. Examples
  19. When the scuppers are plugged and an oil spill occurs on deck, you should:
    • a. Use absorbent materials such as sawdust to clean up the spill
    • b. Remove the plugs from scuppers to allow the spill to run overboard and wipe the area dry with rags
    • c. Remove the plugs from scuppers and wash the fuel overboard with solvent
    • d. Sound the general alarm Answer: a. Use absorbent materials such as sawdust to clean up the spill
  20. How many annexes does the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) have?
    • a. 3
    • b. 4
    • c. 8
    • d. 6 Answer: d. 6
  21. In what ways can interpersonal relationships be improved between crew members?
    • a. Good communication
    • b. Understanding within each other
    • c. Mutually helping out others
    • d. All of the above Answer: d. All of the above
  22. Meteorological warning reports consist of one of the following:
    • a. Iceberg movement information
    • b. Floating debris
    • c. A vessel on fire or sinking
    • d. Weather info or storm warnings, etc. Answer: d. Weather info or storm warnings, etc.
  23. What are the first actions to be taken when you encounter an emergency situation?
    • a. Muster the crew in the designated area
    • b. Sound the emergency alarm
    • c. Try to fight the emergency on your own
    • d. Wait for further instructions Answer: b. Sound the emergency alarm
  24. Which of the following is correct? Which is used to log all important radio communications on board?
    • a. Gally record book
    • b. Date log book
    • c. Engine log book
    • d. GMDSS log book Answer: d. GMDSS log book
  25. Which of the following jobs on board requires a work permit?
    • a. Mopping deck
    • b. Cutting or welding operation
    • c. Cooking in the galley
    • d. All of the above Answer: b. Cutting or welding operation
  26. As per STCW 2010, what is the validity of the medical certificate of crew members?
    • a. 1 year
    • b. 2 years
    • c. 3 years
    • d. 4 years Answer: b. 2 years
  27. Which is the most frequently abused drug in the entire world?
    • a. Cocaine
    • b. Heroin
    • c. Opiates
    • d. Alcohol Answer: d. Alcohol
  28. What are the causes of fatigue?
    • a. Lack of sleep
    • b. Stress
    • c. Excessive workload
    • d. All of the above Answer: d. All of the above
  29. ALARP stands for:
    • a. Allow points on ships
    • b. All living areas and recreational places
    • c. As low as reasonably practicable
    • d. None of the above Answer: c. As low as reasonably practicable
  30. The following is considered as a risk factor on board a ship:
    • a. Water on a staircase
    • b. Load suspended on a crane
    • c. Both A and B
    • d. None of the above Answer: c. Both A and B