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PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 10

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PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 10

PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 10

Reaching the tenth milestone of your sea survival preparation on Nirzara is a fantastic achievement. To keep your momentum strong, we bring you the PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 10. Once you have successfully launched and boarded your survival craft, the immediate actions taken within the first 24 hours determine the long-term safety of the entire crew. This set focuses heavily on those critical initial actions and the maintenance of rigid safety discipline inside the life raft.

This comprehensive set on Nirzara features 30 highly repeated Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) updated according to the latest DG Shipping online exam trends. You will encounter essential STCW questions regarding deploying the sea anchor to reduce drift, cutting the painter line, maintaining a look-out for rescue ships, and initiating personal lookout duties. Additionally, the quiz tests your knowledge on preventing dehydration and exposure during the critical early phases of evacuation.

Every question inside Nirzara's Set 10 comes complete with its direct, verified correct answer, giving you a smooth and efficient study experience. The computer-based exit test often uses tricky phrasing around operational priorities to test your calmness under pressure, which is why practicing this targeted set is so valuable. Spend a few minutes solving these 30 questions today to iron out your doubts, boost your confidence, and guarantee a flawless pass on your DG Shipping PST exit exam!

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

MCQ Practice Questions (30)

1

What is the primary danger associated with 'cold water shock' immediately upon entering very cold water?

a Immediate hypothermia.
b Panic, involuntary gasping for breath, and increased heart rate/blood pressure, leading to potential drowning or cardiac arrest.
c Loss of consciousness due to extreme cold.
d Muscle cramps and inability to swim.
2

What is the primary function of a SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) in a maritime emergency?

a To provide continuous real-time weather updates to the survival craft.
b To transmit a distress alert to shore-based rescue coordination centers via satellite.
c To provide a homing signal (series of dots on the radar screen) to assist X-band radar equipped search and rescue units in locating the survival craft.
d To automatically deploy an emergency beacon upon contact with water.
3

"According to SOLAS - for carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems in machinery spaces the fixed piping system shall be such that"

a 70 % of the gas can be discharged into space within 2 minutes.
b 100 % of the gas can be discharged into space within 3 minutes.
c 100 % of the gas can be discharged into space within two minutes.
d 85 % of the gas can be discharged into space within two minutes.
4

According to STCW regulations, what is the primary purpose of the 'muster list' on board a vessel?

a To list all cargo operations for port authorities.
b To assign specific duties and stations to all crew members and passengers in case of an emergency.
c To record daily engine room parameters and maintenance schedules.
d To keep track of passenger meal preferences and dietary restrictions.
5

Ship’s stores to be checked prevent ship’s stores from being accepted without inspection

a yes
b no
c Only when Master orders
d Only when CSO orders
6

How many SART transponders (SART) are required to be carried on board a ship for use in survival crafts?

a one on each side of the ship
b one in each lifeboat
c 2 on new builds only. Old ships have to comply by Aug 95
d Two on each side of the ship
7

How often should you test your smoke alarms?

a Every month
b Every six months
c Every year
d Every five years
8

The number of hand flares in life raft are ____

a 4
b 6
c 7
d 8
9

Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for survival craft corresponds to the present SOLAS regulations ?

a Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival crafts during abandonment
b Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that the operator at all times observe the survival craft and lifeboats
c Each lifeboat shall be provided with separate appliances which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat
d Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival craft on board the ship
10

What is a continuous synopsis record

a A plan including all security measures on board
b A record of vessel history
c A record of all security incidents
d A plan for continuous maintenance and security equipment
11

Which of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed life boats do not correspond to the present regulations ?

a Have automatic self righting abilities
b Have self bailing arrangements
c Have safety belts to be designed to hold a person of 100 kg securely in a place with the lifeboat in a capsized position
d Automatically at and opposition in damaged condition providing an above water space for its occupants
12

When abandoning ship into a liferaft, what is a critical instruction to follow to minimize injury?

a Always jump head first to ensure a quick entry.
b Jump from the highest possible point to clear the vessel's side.
c Avoid jumping into the water if possible; step into the survival craft if conditions allow, or jump feet-first only when necessary and from a low height, clear of the ship's side.
d Hold onto your personal belongings tightly when jumping.
13

"If you were put in charge of a fire team what is the minimum number of men wearing BA sets that you would allow to enter a smoke-filled compartment?"

a 2 men
b 1 man
c 4 men
d 3 men
14

What can be a possible way smuggling mode on ship

a By the drinking water
b By innocent looking people
c By the bunker
d By air drop
15

Which code has the technical provisions of carriage requirements for life saving appliances

a FFA code
b LSA code
c FTP code
d FSS code
16

What is the primary reason for the 'Don't jump unless necessary' rule during an abandon ship situation?

a To avoid getting wet unnecessarily.
b To prevent injuries from the impact of hitting the water from a height and to ensure controlled boarding of survival craft.
c To allow time for others to gather personal belongings.
d To wait for specific instructions from the ship's captain only.
17

What does the CSR contains

a The CSR contains the safety record of the ship
b The CSR contain the security record of the ship
c The CSR contain the history of the ship
d The CSR contain the sailing record of the ship
18

Which of these indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler

a The individual spends his or her free time laying out with others
b The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing
c The individual makes small local purchases
d Individual is disinterested in the ships cargo
19

After launching an inflatable raft, it should be kept dry from inside by ______

a Opening the automatic drain plug
b Draining the water pockets
c Using the electric bilge pump
d Using the bailer and cellulose sponge
20

Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship and fire drills do not correspond to present regulation ?

a A training manual shall be provided n each room and recreation room are in each crew cabin
b Each crew member of the crew shall be participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month
c On all international voyages except short voyages muster of passengers shall take place within 24 hours after embarkation
d On all short international voyages muster of passengers shall take place as soon as possible after departure
21

Which one is not chemical energy

a Heat of combustion
b Heat of partial oxidation
c Falling tool from a height
d Heat of mixing solution
22

According to the Muster List (as per SOLAS Chapter III), what information must be clearly specified for every person on board?

a Their next port of call and estimated time of arrival.
b Their designated muster station and specific duties during an emergency.
c Their dietary restrictions and medical history.
d Their preferred life-saving appliance and assigned bunk number.
23

Which of the following requirements regarding the number of life jackets provided do not correspond to present regulation ?

a A number of lifejackets suitable for children equal at least 10% of the number of passengers on board or greater number as may be required to provide a lifejacket for each child
b Number of lifejacket equal to at least 10% of the total number of passengers and crew to be placed in the vicinity of the muster station
c A sufficient number of life jackets shall be carried for persons on watch
d A sufficient number of life jackets for use at remotely located survival craft station
24

"Three methods of fire protection regarding internal divisional bulk heading may be adopted in accommodation and service spaces in cargo ships. Which of the given methods do not correspond to present rules?"

a Fitting of an automatic sprinkler, fire-detection and alarm system for the detection and extinction of fire in all spaces in which fire might be expected to originate"
b Fitting of a fixed fire-detection and alarm system in all spaces where fire might be expected to originate. No accommodation space bounded by an 'A' or 'B' class division to exceed 500 m
c Construction of all internal bulkheads of non-combustible class 'B' or 'C' divisions
d Construction of all internal bulkheads of class 'A' divisions
25

During a helicopter hoist rescue, what is the critical safety precaution regarding the grounding wire or static discharge line lowered by the helicopter?

a Immediately grab the grounding wire as soon as it is within reach.
b Allow the grounding wire to touch the water or deck first to dissipate static electricity before touching it.
c Signal the helicopter to retract the grounding wire as it is not needed.
d Use a metallic object to deflect the grounding wire away from yourself.
26

Life buoy outer diameter should be not more than

a 200 mm
b 400 mm
c 600 mm
d 800 mm
27

Is internal auditor allowed to access SSP

a Yes
b No
c May be
d Sometimes
28

Lifebuoy light shall have a source of energy capable of providing luminous intensity of ____ for a period of ____.

a 1 CD/ 1 hour
b 2 CD/ 2 hours
c 3 CD/ 3 hours
d 4 CD/ 4 hours
29

Which of the following requirements for immersion suit is correct

a Donned in 2 minutes
b Allow the wearer to jump from 4.5 metre
c Allow the wearer to climb down a vertical ladder of 5 metre
d All of the above
30

Each ship shall be verified before the certificate required for the first time

a No
b Yes
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Course Name BASIC PST COURSE
Mock Test 10
Questions 30
Students 1,345
Test Time 15 Minutes
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