1.
Where
can you find what your duties are during a life boat drill?
a.
Muster List
b. Stated
at the embarkation station.
c. From
the drill leader.
d. Safety
plan.
2.
Where
do you find instructions for tasks and duties in case of an emergency?
a.
In the muster list.
b. On
posters at the lifeboat station.
c. In
instruction notices posted in the crew's cabins.
d. In
instruction notices posted in messrooms, recreation rooms etc.
1. A
tank containing hydrocarbon residues requires manual cleaning by use of
shovels, scrapers etc. Which of the following is the correct procedure to
follow?
a.
Open and ventilate the tank, test oxygen content, have someone
standing by with rescue equipment, complete a permit to work and a tank entry
permit and then commence work.
b. Open
and ventilate the tank, have someone standing by outside the tank and then
commence work.
c. Open
the tank, provide ventilation and then commence work immediately.
d. Open
the tank , have someone standing by outside the tank and commence working.
2.
Every
person onboard ship has a responsibility for safety and security. General
house-keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most
important onboard a tanker?
a.
Never carry lighters or
matches on the tank deck.
b. Always
use the handrails when going up or down ladders.
c. Always
wear safety shoes on deck..
d. Always
use gloves when operating portable grinders and chipping machines.
3.
If
the oxygen content in an enclosed space is less than 20% and a non-essential
routine inspection of the space is due which of the following is the correct
course of action?
a.
Postpone the inspection until
the correct oxygen content can be achieved.
b. Wear
breathing apparatus while carrying out the inspection.
c. Carry
out the inspection as quickly as possible.
d. Release
oxygen into the space from an oxygen cylinder.
4.
On
a UMS vessel gas welding operations in the work shop are to be stopped for a
lunch break. Which of the following actions should be carried out prior to
taking the break?
a.
The main supply valves in the
deck storage are closed and checks made that no fire risk exists prior to
switching on the fire alarm system and going to UMS-mode.
b. The
local acetylene/oxygen valve in the work shop is closed prior to switching to UMS-mode
c. No
precautions are necessary for a short break in operations.
d. One
of the ratings is left "on watch" during the lunch break.
5. Sounding
pipes in the engine room are normally fitted with deadweight cocks and screw
caps. Which of the following statements is correct?
a.
Caps and cocks should be closed at all times, except when sounding
tanks, to prevent ingress of water or oil into the engine room in case of tank
bottom damage or overflow.
b. Caps
should be placed on top of sounding pipes to keep the engine room tidy.
c. Deadweight
cocks should be fastened in the open position to save time when sounding the
tanks.
d. It
does not matter where the cocks/caps are unless the tank is in use.
6.
Under
what circumstances would you remove guards and safety devices from machinery?
a.
During overhaul and
maintenance procedures.
b. When
the safety devices keep stopping the machinery
c. To
allow the shaft to be seen to confirm the machine is running.
d. When
they are rattling and vibrating.
7.
What
action is required if the crankcase relief valve on an air compressor is
operating and emitting an air and oil mixture?
a.
Overhaul the compressor unit.
b. Increase
the lift pressure of the relief valve.
c. Place
a drip can beneath the valve to collect any escaping oil.
d. Increase
the flow of cooling water to the compressor and intercooler.
8. What
action should you take if you have a flash-back during gas welding?
a.
Close the regulator valves immediately, oxygen first.
b. Run
for your life.
c. Use
a portable fire extinguisher.
d. Cool
the bottles down with water.
9.
What
is generally considered as the minimum safe time period before opening a
crankcase door after the oil mist detector alarm has activated and the engine
has been stopped?
a.
After at least 20 minutes
b. After
at least 1 hour
c. After
at least 5 minutes
d. After
at least 10 minutes
10.
What
precautions should be taken for the deck covering in a steering gear room where
hydraulic oil is in use?
a.
Coat the deck with non slip
paint and use duck boards provided with drainage.
b. Cover
the deck with sawdust.
c. Cover
the deck with sand.
d. No
special precautions are required.
11. What
should you do if you are in the engine room and the alarm for "CO2 release
into the engine room" sounds?
a.
Leave the engine room immediately.
b. Start
the fire pump.
c. Immediately
go for the nearest fire extinguisher.
d. Wait
to make sure that the CO2-system is discharging into the engine room before
leaving.
12.
When
the engine room crane is to be utilised for lifting or lowering a piece of
equipment to the lower decks through access hatches designed specifically for
the purpose, there are certain measures that should be taken. What are they?
a.
Securely rope off the area
around open hatches and post notices at the site.
b. Post
a notice in the engine control room.
c. Post
a notice at the crane controls.
d. Put
some black and yellow tape on the deck close to the open hatch.
13.
When
using portable ladders during work activities onboard a ship what precautions
should be taken.
a.
Secure the ladder top and
bottom and have a shipmate standing by while you are working on the ladder.
b. Prop
the ladder against a suitable pipe and have a shipmate hold the ladder while
you are working on it.
c. Just
secure the top of the ladder once you reach the top.
d. Use
a safety belt/harness and secure it to the ladder..
14.
Which
of the following pump types could be damaged if the discharge valve is closed
before the motor is stopped?
a.
Gear pump
b.
Propeller pump
c.
Centrifugal pump
d. Turbine
pump
15.
Which
preparations and precautions are necessary before "hot work"
commences onboard ship?
a.
Follow all ISM procedures
relating to hot work including permit to work and hotwork permit requirements.
b. Notify
all persons onboard at least 24 hours in advance of the work commencing.
c. Just
inform the Chief Engineer that the work is going to be carried out
d. Sound
the general alarm before commencing work.
16.
Why
may wearing sweat rags slung round your neck when working in the machinery
spaces be hazardous?
a.
The rags may be caught by
running machinery or power tools.
b. The
rags may be soaked with oil and catch fire.
c. The
rags may cause sweat rash.
d. The
rags may cause you to get too hot and faint.
17. Why
should engine and boiler rooms be kept clean and any oil spillage cleaned up
immediately?
a.
To reduce risk of fire and the risk of slipping.
b. To
avoid being fined by the port state control.
c. To
prevent oil spillage from damaging deck paint coatings.
d. To
reduce the premium to be paid to the insurance company.
