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PSSR Exit Exam Questions-1
PSSR Exit Exam Questions-1
1) A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a life boat. If the person appears in danger
of drowning, the life boat should make _____
a. 2 minutes
b. 3 minutes
c. 4 minutes
d. 5 minute
3) Under STCW regulation, what must each new crew member do before commencing assigned duties ?
a. Locate his working area and working clothes
4) You are standing in the wheel watch when you hear the cry. “man overboard starboard side”. You
should instinctively _____.
5) What is the remedy to save face from spark generated during welding and grinding ? a. Goggles
b. Helmets
c. Face shield
d. Nose mask
6) Which is the life saving signal for, “this is the best place to land” ?
7) Your vessel is equipped with totally enclosed lifeboats which statement is TRUE when the boat is
enveloped in flames ?
b. An air tank will provide about 10 min of air for the survivors and the engine
d. The motor takes its air supply from outside the life boat to prevent asphyxiation of the crew
a. a list which specifies victualling requirements for the forth coming voyages
b. a list which specifies the environmental protection and emergency duties of the senior officers
onboard ship
c . a list that specifies the detail of the emergency alarm, action to be taken by the crew and specifies
how the order to abandon ship will be given
d. a crew list prepared prior to arrival in port giving full details of all persons on board
c. In a series of figure-eights
10) What should you do when you hear ship’s emergency signal ?
b. Ignore the signals unless you have been told there will be a drill
14) The revolving drum of a windlass which is used to handle lines is called a _____
a. Warping drum
b. Lines drum
c. Dog clutch
d. Gypsy
15) What bare minimum should be done before working on electrical equipment ?
d. None
17) A short and a prolonged blast three times over on the ship’s horn indicates ‘Abandon ship’
a. True
b. False
18) Information on safety and hazard control particles and procedures on a vessel is described in
d. If it is damaged
20) When securing the accommodation for sea, empty lockers don’t need to be closed
a. True
b. False
21) Where would you find details of your tasks and duties in case of an emergency?
22) Which of the following is considered to be the safest protection from static electric discharge, when
connecting or disconnecting cargo hoses and metal arms ?
b. ISM code
c. SOLAS Chapter-2
a. 4 crew members
b. 10 crew members
c. 3 crew members
d. 1 crew member
26) Warning signage information for restricted areas and emergency procedures
27) Body language includes a person’s eye contact, smile, frown etc, that convey ----
a. Messages
b. Information
c. Content
d. None
a. In overhead lockers
29) If you noticed that a piece of equipment is broken what should you do ?
30) What should you do first if you see a man fall overboard ?
a. Alert other crew members and try to keep him or the lifebuoy in sight
31) In a distress situation, how many times or for how long should the emergency alarm signal be
sounded?
a. Three times
b. 3 minutes
c. Until all crew members and passengers have reported to their respective muster stations
32) How can information regarding a sick person or injured person be disseminated to the CIRM?
33) Loose gear should be lashed in front of the freezing ports so it will not roll about the decks
a. True
b. False
33) If you saw wisps of smoke coming keeping out under the engine room door you immediately