PST Exit Exam Questions and Answers of 2024 Latest updated MCQ contain approx 30 questions Set 1.
The PST (Personal Survival Techniques) is one of the basic modular courses that are required by the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) convention for all seafarers.
PST (Personal Survival Techniques) Exit Exam Questions and Answers of 2024 Latest MCQ contain 30 questions Set 1.
1. Ship staff shall inspect all lifting equipment and record the inspection in the cargo gear record book at intervals of
A. Yearly
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. Whenever it is deemed necessary by the master
2. Where do you find minimum drill requirements?
A. In manager’s instructions.
B. In the SOLAS convention.
C. In classification society rules.
D. In owner’s instructions.
3. The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew. Which of the given duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list?
A. Manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires
B. Muster of passengers
C. Clearing escape routes
D. Preparation and launching of survival crafts
4. Your vessel is a tanker in ballast and the two vessels are interlocked after collision. You have already made clear that all people are well taken care off and you will try to separate the two vessels. What should be your greatest concern?
A. If the vessels separate, the other vessel may run away and you will be the only one to blame.
B. That you have permission from the company to do so.
C. That the separation may cause sparks that can possibly ignite the oil or any other flammable substances.
D. the exact time of the collision.
5. Which one of the listed requirements regarding rocket parachute flares do not correspond to present regulations? The rocket parachute flares shall:
A. be contained in a water-resistant casing
B. burn with a bright orange colour
C. have brief instructions clearly illustrating the use of the flare
D. have integral means of ignition
6. Your vessel have been in collision and you are not sure if your vessel is sinking or not. How will you handle this situation?
A. Search for missing persons. Continue to monitor the situation and prepare for abandonment in case it becomes necessary.
B. Wait and see how the situation is developing.
C. Leave the vessel and stay no closer than 5 nautical miles.
D. Make sure that the life boat has as many bunkers as possible and make you course for nearest land.
7. The muster list shall show the duties assigned to crewmembers in relation to passengers in case of emergency. Which of the following duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list? The duties shall include:
A. seeing that passengers are suitably clad and have donned their life jackets correctly
B. ensuring that a supply of blankets is taken to the survival craft
C. ensuring that every passenger is provided with an immersion suit or a thermal protective aid
D. assembling passengers at muster stations
8. The muster list shall specify details of general alarm signal and also actions to be taken by crew and passengers when the alarm is sounded. Which of the following actions do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list? The muster list shall:
A. specify how the order to abandon ship will be given
B. specify which officers are assigned to ensure that life-saving and fire-fighting appliances are maintained in good condition
C. specify substitutes for key persons who may become disabled
D. be prepared and approved by the Administration before the ship proceeds to sea
9. Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances shall be easily understood and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following items do not necessarily have to be included in the instructions according to present regulations?
A. List of replaceable parts
B. Check list for periodic inspections
C. Schedule for periodic maintenance
D. Log for records of inspections and maintenance
10. The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?
A. Muster of assigned stations
B. Donning of lifejackets and immersion suits
C. Boarding, launching and clearing of the survival crafts and rescue boats
D. Donning of fire protection clothing
11. Which one of the listed requirements regarding rescue boat equipment do not correspond to present regulations? The normal equipment of every rescue boat shall include:
A. an efficient radar reflector
B. immersion suits for the number of persons the boat is permitted to accommodate
C. first-aid outfit in a watertight case
D. two buoyant rescue quoits attached to not less than 30m of line
12. Which one of the listed requirements regarding rescue boats do not correspond to present regulations? Rescue boats shall:
A. be capable of manoeuvring at speeds up to 6 knots
B. have self-bailing arrangements
C. have permanent arrangement for towing
D. be capable of carrying at least 5 persons seated and one person lying down
13. Which one of the listed requirements regarding launching appliances for survival crafts and rescue boats do not correspond to present regulations?
A. The launching mechanism shall be arranged for actuating from a position within the survival craft or rescue boat in addition to a position on the ship’s deck
B. Parts requiring regular maintenance by ship’s crew shall be readily accessible
C. Launching appliances shall be constructed for minimum amount of routine maintenance
D. All launching appliances shall be capable of recovering survival crafts and rescue boats with their crew
14. What is the minimum distance between the helmet and the head of the wearer supposed to be?
A. 3 cm
B. 7,5 cm
C. 1 cm
D. No minimum distance.
15. On a Chemical Tanker suitable for carrying ‘special requirement’ cargoes as per Chapter 15 of the IBC Code, such as Acrylonitrile, (most Chemical Tankers are), it is required that in addition to the SCBA sets used for firefighting, 3 additional SCBA sets (+ protective clothing) are carried for use in entering gas filled compartments. These SCBA sets should be inspected:
A. At least once every year by a responsible officer and once every 5 years by an expert?
B. At least once every month by a responsible officer and once every year by an expert?
C. At least once every 3 months by a responsible officer and once every 2 years by an expert?
D. At least once every 6 months by a responsible officer and once every 3 years by an expert?
16. Which one of the listed requirements regarding line throwing appliances do not correspond to present regulations? Every line throwing appliance shall:
A. have projectiles (rockets) capable of carrying the line at least 230 m in calm weather
B. have brief instruction or diagram illustrating the use of the line throwing apparatus
C. have a sufficient length of non-combustible line behind the rocket
D. be capable of carrying the line with reasonable accuracy
17. Which one of the listed requirements regarding immersion suits do not correspond to present regulations? The immersion suit shall be made of waterproof materials and constructed such that:
A. it will have sufficient built-in buoyancy to avoid the use of a life jacket
B. it can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 minutes
C. it is provided with arrangements to reduce free air in the legs of the suit
D. it will cover the whole body with the exception of the face
18. Which of the following requirements regarding the number of life jackets provided do NOT correspond to present regulations?
A. number of lifejackets equal to at least 10% of the total number of passengers and crew to be placed in the vicinity of the muster stations
B. A number of lifejackets suitable for children equal to at least 10% of the number of passengers onboard or a greater number as may be required to provide a lifejacket for each child
C. A sufficient number of lifejackets for use at remotely located survival craft stations
D. A sufficient number of life jackets shall be carried for people on watch
19. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the use of an immersion suit does not correspond to present regulation? The suit shall permit the wearer to:
A. swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft
B. climb up and down vertical ladders from the survival craft embarkation point to the water perform normal duties during abandonment
C. jump from a height of 4.5m into the water without being injured or damaging the suit
20. Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys do NOT correspond to present regulations?
A. Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-igniting lights
B. At least one lifebuoy shall be placed within the vicinity of the stern
C. All life-buoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement
D. at least one life-buoy on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline
21.Breathing apparatuses is an important piece of equipment for being able to fight a fire onboard a vessel. What routine precautions to be observed with regard to use and maintenance of such equipment?
A. That personnel having a beard are not selected as smoke divers.
B. That personnel that are appointed as smoke divers, primarily are given a shore based proper basic education and training.
C. All the mentioned alternatives.
D. That the equipment always to be kept cleaned, checked and bottles are recharged immediately upon use, and frequently inspected.
22. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for survival crafts do not correspond to present regulations?
A. Each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat
B. Only one type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival crafts onboard the ship
C. Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that the operator can observe the survival craft during launching and, for lifeboats, during recovery
D. Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival crafts during abandonment
23. Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-saving appliances do not correspond to present regulations?
A. All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be of a highly visible color on parts where this will assist detection
B. All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be made of non-combustible or fire retardantmaterial
C. All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be fitted with retro-reflective material which will assist in detection
D. All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be resistant to deterio
24. Which of the listed requirements for cargo ships regarding personal life-saving appliances does not correspond to present regulations?
A. Cargo ships of less than 85 metros in length shall, as a general rule, carry immersion suits for every person onboard
B. Self-igniting lights for lifebuoys required on tankers shall be of an electric battery type
C. Ships with a length of 100 meters or less shall carry a minimum of 8 lifebuoys
D. Ships fitted with free-fall life-boats may carry thermal protective aids instead of immersion suits
25. At least how often shall rescue boats (MOB) be launched with their assigned crew and manouvered in the water?
A. Every two weeks
B. Every month
C. Every three months
D. Every week
26. When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew aboard and manouvered in the water?
A. Every two weeks
B. Every three months
C. Every week
D. Every month
27. What kind of permits have to be obtained before starting hot work in tanks?
A. Permit for entry.
B. Cold work permit.
C. Hot work permit.
D. Hot work permit + Permit for entry.
28. Injuries resulting from slips and falls constitute the largest percentage of accidents that occur in the catering department. What shall be done to reduce this high accident rate?
A. Keep the floors and decks free from fat and grease.
B. Do not wash off all rubbish to prevent people from slipping.
C. Ensure that slippery substances are not left where several people are expected to be around.
D. Install thermostats to prevent water from freezing to ice.
29. What is advisable for a person entering a padlocked refrigerated room?
A. He should never remove any ice or debris as the ice is needed to keep the refrigerated room at the right temperature.
B. He should take the padlock inside the room.
C. He should leave the padlock outside on the door for everyone to be seen.
D. He should ensure that sufficient meat hooks are stored in the refrigerated room so that they will be easily found whenever needed in an emergency.
30. What kind of warning signs should be placed on manholes into void spaces?
A. Breathing apparatus mandatory sign
B. Danger of explosion signs
C. No smoking signs
D. Warning signs that indicate lack of oxygen inside
