PST Exit Exam Questions and Answers of 2024 Latest updated MCQ contain approx 30 questions Set 2.
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 2.
1. The maximum height that a pilot should be required to climb on a pilot ladder before reaching the deck or stepping onto an accommodation ladder platform is:
A) 15 mtrs
B) 9 mtrs
C) 6 mtrs
D) 12 mtrs
2. What is the purpose of the ‘Bowsing tackle’ (block and tackle) supplied at each end of the lifeboat?
A) It is a general-purpose tackle to be used in any type of emergency
B) It keeps the boat alongside the embarkation deck so that the tracing pennants can be released
C) It enables the boat to be secured to the embarkation deck so that the wire falls can be released for changing or end for ending
D) It is designed to pull the boat alongside the embarkation deck after the tracing pennants have been released
3. What signal, if any, is specified in SOLAS as the ‘Abandon ship’ signal?
A) Seven short blasts followed by one long blast
B) Four long blasts
C) The ‘Abandon ship’ signal is not specified, only the general emergency alarm signal is stated
D) Six short blasts followed by one long blast
4. You have abandoned ship in a liferaft. Which of the following actions should you take?
A) Organize a lookout system and join up with other survival craft if possible. You should also stream the sea anchor
B) Organize a lookout system
C) Start paddling in the direction of the nearest land
D) Join up with any other survival craft and stream the sea anchor
5. Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment do not correspond to present regulations? The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall include:
A) sea-charts and navigating equipment
B) two hatches
C) a survival manual
D) one copy of prescribed lifesaving signals
6. Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment do not correspond to present regulations? All lifeboat equipment shall:
A) be secured in the lifeboat (except boat-hooks) by lashings, storage in lockers, compartments, brackets or similar arrangement
B) be made of fire-retardant material
C) be secured in a manner as not to interfere with abandonment procedures
D) be as small and of as little mass as possible
7. Which one of the listed requirements regarding fire protected lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? Water spray systems shall:
A) be arranged for flushing with fresh water and allowing complete draining
B) protect the occupants through a continuous oil fire for a period of not less than 8 minutes
C) have means for ‘turning on/turning off’ the flow of water over the exterior of the lifeboat
D) have separate draining pumps of sufficient capacity
8. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall be stowed:
A) In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launch in less than 15 minutes.
B) In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.
C) Wherever space is available.
D) On the starboard side of the ship.
9. 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) Use of breathing apparatus
B) Method of launching from inside survival craft
C) Method and use of devices for protection in launching areas
D) Release from launching applications
10. Which one of the given requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft corresponds to the SOLAS regulation?
A) A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used.
B) Every lifeboat required to carry out radio telegraph installation shall have a deck officer capable of operating the equipment assigned.
C) There shall be at least 5 trained people on board, mustering and assisting untrained people.
D) Every motorized survival craft shall have a certificated engineer assigned
11. Which one of the listed requirements regarding partially enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? The canopy between rigid covers shall be so arranged that:
A) it has windows to allow sufficient daylight inside the lifeboat with the canopy closed
B) the occupants can escape in case of capsizing
C) it is insulated to protect occupants against heat and cold
D) it can easily be erected by two people
12. Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulation? The enclosures shall be provided with:
A) access hatches capable of being opened and closed from both sides
B) arrangement for rowing
C) access hatches which can be closed watertight
D) windows on both sides which can be closed watertight and opened for ventilation
13. Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? The totally enclosed lifeboats shall:
A) have safety belts to be designed to hold a person of 100 kg securely in place with the lifeboat in a capsized position
B) have automatic self-righting abilities
C) have self-bailing arrangements
D) automatically attains a position in damaged condition, providing an above water escape for its occupants
14. Which one of the listed requirements regarding self-righting partially enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? Self-righting partially closed lifeboats shall have:
A) safety belts fitted at each indicated seating position
B) permanently attached foldable canopy over open parts
C) stability for inherent or automatically self-righting with full or partial complement
D) sufficient number of pumps and bailers
15. Every inflatable life raft, inflatable lifejacket and hydrostatic release units shall be serviced:
A) Every 18 months.
B) Every 12 months.
C) Every 36 months.
D) Every 24 months.
16. At least how often shall rescue boats (MOB) be launched with their assigned crew and manouvered in the water?
A) Every week
B) Every two weeks
C) Every three months
D) Every month
17. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the general emergency alarm system do not correspond to present regulations? The general emergency alarm system shall:
A) be able to sound the emergency alarm signal by the ship’s whistle or siren, and additionally on electrically operated bells or claxons
B) be capable of operating from fire stations aboard the ship
C) be audible through all accommodation and crew working spaces
D) have electric alarm bells (or claxons) powered from the ship’s main and emergency sources of electric power
18. Which one of the listed routine tests and inspections of life-saving appliances is not required by the regulations?
A) Survival crafts and rescue boats with launching appliances shall be visually inspected weekly to ensure they are ready for use
B) Lifeboat engines to be run for at least 3 minutes every week
C) Inspection of life-saving appliances, including lifeboat equipment shall be carried out monthly to ensure they are complete and in good order
D) General emergency alarm to be tested daily
19. Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat propulsion do not correspond to present regulations?
A) The engine shall be provided with an electric power starting system with rechargeable energy batteries
B) Water resistant instruction for starting and operating the engine shall be provided
C) Means shall be provided for recharging all engine-starting, radio and searchlight batteries
D) Every lifeboat shall be powered by a compression ignition engine using fuel with a flamepoint of not less than 44
20. Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances do not correspond to present regulations?
A) Maintenance and repair shall be carried out in accordance with the regulations
B) Spares and repair requirement shall be provided for components subject to excessive wear and consumption
C) At least one member of the crew shall hold a repairman certificate for life-saving equipment
D) Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided
21. Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?
A) Checking passenger’s immersion suits.
B) Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals.
C) Checking that lifejackets are correctly donned.
D) Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies.
22. What is a fire wire?
A) Wire for pulling burning ships off the pier
B) Wire for securing smoke divers
C) Wire for handling fire buckets
D) Wire for pulling fire-hoses up to the top bridge
23. Your vessel have been in collision with an other vessel. You are taking in water and you have to prepare for leaving the vessel. How will you act?
A) Just jump over board and be ready.
B) Collect your own personal belongings.
C) Send a distress message and collect survival suits / thermal bags.
D) Assist your friends to collect their personal belongings.
24. Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship and fire drills do not correspond to present regulations?
A) On all short international voyages, muster of passengers shall take place as soon as possible after departure
B) On all international voyages, except short voyages, muster of passengers shall take place within 24 hours after embarkation
C) Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month
D) A training manual shall be provided in each crew mess room
25. Which of the following items shall be included in each fire drill?
A) Checking the fire wires
B) Checking the operation of watertight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and relevant communication equipment
C) Checking the operation of fire doors
D) Checking closure mechanism for all air ventilators and other openings to accommodation, engine rooms and cargo spaces
26. The fire control draft on board is called the safety plan and shall be posted onboard. In port, a copy of this plan shall in addition be available from somewhere else. Where must this copy be available?
A) In the engine control room.
B) At the gangway.
C) On the terminal.
D) Handed over to the surveyors.
27. What equipment is provided in a liferaft to help you keep warm in cold weather?
A) he floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to give additional insulation from the cold – water
B) The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation, in addition to the thermal protective aids (10% of complement, minimum 2)
C) Thermal protective aids for each person
D) At least 10% of the rafts complement with a minimum of 2 thermal protective aids are provided
28. What method shall be used when hauling survivors out of the sea (state of survivors is critical)?
A) Using heaving line
B) Using lifebuoy
C) Using painter
D) Using nets
29. You are starting to get low on water in the lifeboat. What should you do?
A) Collect rain water
B) Mix sea water with 50% fresh water
C) Drink urine
D) Use sea water
30. The Master is responsible that all crew participate in monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew -or more- has not participated in such drill during the last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a drill after the vessel has left a port?
A) Within 30 hrs.
B) Within 48 hrs.
C) Within 24 hrs.
D) Within 12 hrs.
31. An enclosed lifeboat is fitted with a self-contained air support system. With the engine running, what is the minimum period of time the air should remain safe and breathable?
A) 5 minutes
B) 20 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 10 minutes
