TASCO Exit Exam Questions | Set 2 | Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations

Question 1 / 30

What does the acronym SECA stand for under MARPOL Annex VI?

A) SOx Elimination Controlled Area
B) SOx Emission Control Area
C) SOx Escalation Controlled Area
D) Sulphur Emission Compliance Authority

Question 2 / 30

Titanium and Aluminum materials fires are classified under which category?

A) Category A
B) Category B
C) Category C
D) Category D

Question 3 / 30

On tankers, the emergency fire pump must be capable of producing 72 m³/h at a pressure of:

A) 7 bar
B) 9 bar
C) 10 bar
D) 5 bar

Question 4 / 30

The term 'Pour Point' of an oil refers to:

A) The temperature at which it begins to boil
B) The lowest temperature at which the oil will remain fluid
C) The temperature at which it creates sparks
D) The temperature at which wax crystals first appear

Question 5 / 30

What is the maximum oxygen content allowed in the Inert Gas main?

A) 2% by volume
B) 5% by volume
C) 8% by volume
D) 11% by volume

Question 6 / 30

Under MARPOL Annex I, the Oil Record Book Part II is for:

A) Machinery space operations
B) Cargo/Ballast operations
C) Garbage disposal
D) Sewage discharge

Question 7 / 30

Pyrophoric iron sulphide is formed by the reaction of iron oxide with:

A) Carbon Monoxide
B) Hydrogen Sulphide
C) Nitrogen Dioxide
D) Pure Oxygen

Question 8 / 30

What is the minimum requirement for carrying a Garbage Management Plan onboard?

A) Ships ≥ 400 GT or carrying 15+ persons
B) Ships ≥ 100 GT only
C) All ships regardless of size
D) Ships ≥ 1000 GT only

Question 9 / 30

The process whereby solid particles collide with water droplets in the gas stream is:

A) Inertial impaction
B) Diffusion
C) Electrostatic attraction
D) Sublimation

Question 10 / 30

A 'Panamax' tanker refers to a vessel with a deadweight range of:

A) 10,000 - 25,000 DWT
B) 50,000 - 79,999 DWT
C) 120,000 - 150,000 DWT
D) Above 200,000 DWT

Question 11 / 30

RVP stands for:

A) Real Vapour Pressure
B) Reid Vapour Pressure
C) Rated Vessel Pressure
D) Relative Volume Pressure

Question 12 / 30

Before entering an enclosed space, the oxygen level must be:

A) 18%
B) 20%
C) 21%
D) 10%

Question 13 / 30

What is the primary function of the Deck Water Seal in an IGS?

A) To scrub the gas
B) To prevent backflow of cargo vapours to the engine room
C) To regulate the pressure in the tank
D) To cool the gas

Question 14 / 30

Threshold Limit Value (TLV) refers to:

A) Time-weighted average concentration for a normal 8-hour workday
B) The absolute maximum concentration allowed for 1 minute
C) The concentration that causes immediate death
D) The pressure limit of a cargo tank

Question 15 / 30

The 'Hi-Hi' or Overfill Alarm on a tanker is typically set at:

A) 90% volume
B) 95% volume
C) 98% volume
D) 100% volume

Question 16 / 30

What is the three-stage process of static electricity?

A) Ignition, Combustion, Explosion
B) Generation, Accumulation, Discharge
C) Friction, Heat, Spark
D) Compression, Expansion, Ignition

Question 17 / 30

Lower Flammable Limit (LFL) of crude oil is approximately:

A) 1% by volume
B) 5% by volume
C) 10% by volume
D) 15% by volume

Question 18 / 30

Which valve is used to protect the cargo tank from over-pressure or vacuum?

A) Butterfly valve
B) Gate valve
C) P/V Valve
D) Storm valve

Question 19 / 30

The gas source for an Inert Gas system is usually:

A) Boiler flue gas or an independent IG generator
B) Compressed air from the deck
C) Nitrogen cylinders from the storage room
D) Carbon Dioxide from the fire station

Question 20 / 30

ODMCS stands for:

A) Oil Delivery Monitoring and Cargo System
B) Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System
C) Overboard Discharge Monitoring and Certification System
D) Oily Deposit Monitoring and Cleaning System

Question 21 / 30

The pressure at which the P/V breaker operates is usually:

A) Higher than the P/V valve setting
B) Lower than the P/V valve setting
C) The same as the P/V valve setting
D) Atmospheric pressure

Question 22 / 30

What is the 'Cloud Point' of an oil?

A) The temperature at which it evaporates
B) The temperature at which wax crystals first form and appear as a cloud
C) The temperature at which the oil turns black
D) The temperature at which gas is released

Question 23 / 30

Under OPA 90, the vessel response plan (VRP) must be submitted to:

A) US Coast Guard
B) International Maritime Organization
C) Port Authority of Singapore
D) Flag State only

Question 24 / 30

The limit for oil content in overboard discharge for an oil tanker outside special areas is:

A) 15 ppm
B) 30 Liters per nautical mile
C) 100 ppm
D) Zero discharge allowed

Question 25 / 30

Which of the following is considered a 'special liquid' cargo?

A) Crude Oil
B) Gasoline
C) Molten Sulphur
D) Diesel

Question 26 / 30

The 'Uptake' valve in an IGS is used to:

A) Isolate the IG system from the boiler flue gas
B) Increase gas pressure
C) Drain the scrubber tower
D) Release gas to the atmosphere

Question 27 / 30

Lung inflammation from chemical exposure will cause:

A) Breathlessness and drowsiness
B) Breathlessness and a dry cough
C) Sudden fainting
D) Stomach cramps

Question 28 / 30

What does the acronym PEL stand for?

A) Permissible Exposure Limit
B) Pressure Entry Level
C) Primary Explosive Limit
D) Personnel Evacuation List

Question 29 / 30

The frequency of testing gas detectors should be:

A) Before each use
B) Once a year
C) Every six months
D) Every week

Question 30 / 30

Identify the process of removing cargo residue by using the cargo itself as a washing medium:

A) Water Washing
B) Crude Oil Washing (COW)
C) Chemical Stripping
D) Purging