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PSSR Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 1

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PSSR Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 1

Welcome to nirzara.in, your trusted platform for marine e-learning and exam preparation. If you are preparing for your upcoming DG Shipping exit exams, practicing mock tests is the most effective way to ensure success.

This Basic PSSR Course (Set 1) is specially designed for seafarers and contains 30 high-yield multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with accurate answers. Covering crucial topics of Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, this practice set will help you evaluate your knowledge, understand the exam pattern, and build confidence. Start practicing now to clear your PSSR exit exam on the very first attempt!

Practice with 30 questions from the BASIC PSSR COURSE bank. Each question is verified and explained.

MCQ Practice Questions (30)

1

Which of the following is correct, which is used to log all important radio communications onboard?

a Garbage record book
b Deck log book
c Engine log book
d GMDSS log book
2

The high level overfill tank alarm installed in the onboard monitoring system must

a operate in unison with other alarms
b be both audible and visual
c be the same as the overfill alarm
d sound when the tank is 90% full
3

The volatility of a liquid is the tendency of a liquid to

a percolate
b explode
c asphyxiate
d vaporize
4

When using a handheld smoke signal aboard a survival craft you should activate the signal

a On the upwind side of the craft
b Inside the craft
c At the stern of the craft
d On the downwind side of the craft
5

The amount of expansion space to be left in a fuel tank when fuel oil is being received is determined by the

a quantity of fuel to be received
b flash point of the fuel as it received
c fuel temperature as it is received
d viscosity of the fuel being received
6

The windlass is located at

a The stern of the ship
b The forecastle of the ship
c Amidships
d The engine room
7

Fuel oil tank vents are fitted with corrosion resistant screens to prevent

a Flames entering through the tank vent
b Escape of flammable vapours
c Corrosion in the tank vent
d Damage to the ball check
8

Which of the following job onboard requires a hot work permit

a Mopping Deck
b Cutting/welding on Deck
c Cooking in Galley
d All of the above
9

Which is the most frequently abused drug in the entire world?

a Cocaine
b Heroin
c Opiates
d Alcohol
10

The flash point of a liquid means the temperature

a At which a liquid will give off flammable vapors
b At which a liquid will burn steadily
c At which a liquid will explode
d That a liquid must reach before it will flow readily
11

The vapors given off by heated fuel oil are heavier than air and are

a odorless
b explosive
c non-toxic
d visible
12

What is Muster list?

a A list which specifies victualling requirements for the fortthcoming voyage
b A list that specifies the details of general emergency alarm, action to be taken by the crew and specifies how the order to abandon ship will be given
c A list which specifies the environmental protection and emergency duties of the senior officers onboard ship
d A crew list prepared prior arrival of port giving full detaiils of all persons on board
13

Life jackets should be marked with the________

a Maximum weight allowed
b Stowage space assigned
c Vessel's home port
d Vessel's name
14

ALARP stands for

a Alarm points on ships
b All living ares and recreation places
c As low as reasonably practicable
d None of the above
15

In what ways Interr Personal Relationship can be improved within crew members

a Good communication
b Understanding
c Mutual Help
d All of the above
16

How many annexes does international convention for prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) have?

a Three
b Four
c Eight
d Six
17

In heavy seas the helmsman should steer the survival craft

a Into seas
b Broadside to the seas
c In a series of figure of eight
d In same direction as the seas
18

What is the first action to be taken when you encounter an emergency situations

a Muster the crew in the designated area
b Sound the Emegency Alarm
c Try to fight the emergency on your own
d Wait for further instructions
19

What are the causes of Fatigue

a Lack of Sleep
b Stress
c Excessives work load
d All of the above
20

Displacement of vessel is

a Number of long tons of water displaced by a vessel when afloat
b Cubic capacity of the vessel
c GRT of the vessel
d DWT carring capacity of the vessel
21

A person fallen overboard and is being picked up with lifeboat. If the person appears in danger of drowning the lifeboat should make

a An approach across the wind
b The most direct approch
c An approach from the windward
d An approach from leeward
22

What is the appropriate time for using distress flare and rockets

a In night
b In evening
c At one hour intervel
d Only when there is chance of being seen by SAR units or ant ship
23

Meteorological warning reports consists of

a Ice berg movement information
b Floating debris
c A vessel on fire or sinking
d Weather info/ storm warning etc
24

What is the remedy to save face from spark generated during welding and grinding?

a Googles
b Nose mask
c Helmets
d Face sheild
25

What is a ships contingency plan?

a The plan for the next voyage
b The loading plan for hazardous cargo
c The plan for the safety preparedness
d The plan for maintenance and repair of safety equipment
26

A person shall not be allowed to work aloft

a Over weighted
b Person with acrophobia
c A person who is not well rested
d All of the above
27

Communication between members in a fire fighting team

a Must be clear, concise acknowledge and timely
b Are not possible when using breathing apparatus
c Must be hand signal to avoid smoke inhalation
d Must be clear, deatailed acknowledged and timely
28

As per STCW 2010, what is the validity of Medical certificate of crew members?

a 1 year
b 2 years
c 3 years
d 4 years
29

The radiotelephone safety message urgently concerned with safety of a person would be prefixed by the word__________

a Mayday
b Pan
c Safety
d Interco
30

Your vessel is equipped with totally enclosed lifeboats. Which statement is True when the boat is enveloped in flames?

a The motor takes its air supply from outside the lifeboat to prevent asphyxiation of the crew
b An air tank will provide about ten mins of air for the survivors and the engines
c The ventilators will automatically close by the action of fusible links
d A water spray system to cool the outside of the boat is operated by high volumn manual pumb
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Mock Test Info
Course Name BASIC PSSR COURSE
Mock Test 1
Questions 30
Students 1,345
Test Time 15 Minutes
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