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PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 12

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PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 12

PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 12

The moment your body hits cold water, a physiological reaction known as cold shock can trigger immediate panic and hyperventilation. Knowing how to mitigate these natural physical responses is a core focus of maritime safety. To ensure you can survive these immediate environmental threats, Nirzara presents the PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 12. This twelfth practice module focuses deeply on body temperature preservation, cold shock management, and the hazards of swimming through oil-covered waters during ship abandonment.

This specific set on Nirzara contains 30 highly repeated Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) structured around the latest DG Shipping online portal guidelines. You will face essential STCW questions regarding the importance of wearing warm protective clothing under your lifejacket, techniques to jump safely from heights into the water, how to swim through burning or oil-slicked surfaces, and the helper circle position to conserve heat. Since ocean temperatures can be unforgiving, the computer-based exam evaluates these survival mechanisms strictly.

Every MCQ inside Nirzara's Set 12 comes paired with its verified correct answer, offering an instant checkpoint for your preparation. The DG Shipping exam often tests exact sequences of actions during abandonment to verify your accuracy under extreme stress. Spend a few minutes practicing with these 30 targeted questions today to eliminate confusion, sharpen your exam-taking speed, and comfortably secure your passing marks on the first try!

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

MCQ Practice Questions (30)

1

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
2

Which of the listed requirements do not correspond to the present regulation regarding weak link ? weak links shall

a Be of sufficient strength to permit inflation of the life raft
b Release the life raft at a depth of not more than 4 meters
c Not break by force required to full the painter from the life raft container
d Break under a strain of approximate 2.2 KN
3

SSP cannot be amended without the approval of the administration

a True
b False
4

Class D fires involve

a Fire involving metal
b Fire involving liquids
c Fire involving Gas/Electrical
d Fire involving solid material
5

A life raft should be inflate in

a 3 to 4 minutes
b 30 to 60 seconds
c 1 to 2 minutes
d 30 minutes
6

ISPS code do not apply to :

a Warships
b Coast Guard ships
c Cargo ships of 500 GRT
d MODU
7

The ISPS was brought into force by

a US coast guard
b DG Shipping
c IMO
d IMCA
8

Hydrostatic release units of life raft shall

a Be provided with a painter system with a breaking strength of not more than 2.2kn
b Be constructed of compatible material to prevent malfunction
c Be constructed as to prevent release by seas washing over the unit
d All of the above
9

Body looses it heat times faster when immersed in cold water

a 10
b 20
c 26
d 36
10

Familiarization of SSP is required for :

a Master
b SSO
c All crew members
d None of the above
11

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
12

Which one of the listed requirements regarding immersion suits do not correspond to the present regulations. The immersion suit shall be made of waterproof materials and constructed such that

a It will have sufficient built in buoyancy to avoid the use of life jacket
b It will cover the whole body with the exception of the face
c It can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 minutes
d It is provided with arrangements to reduce free air in the legs of the suit
13

EPIRB signal to be received by

a MRCC
b RCC
c Coast Station
d None of the above
14

In a free fall life boat instead of immersion suits TPAs are provide to all persons

a True
b False
15

Generally what is used to inflate life rafts

a Non-Toxic gas
b Hydrogen
c Oxygen
d Helium
16

Which of the following items shall be included in each fire drills

a Checking closure mechanism for all air ventilator and other openings to accommodate engine rooms and cargo spaces
b Checking the operation of watertight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and relevant communication equipments
c Checking the fire wires
d Checking operation of fire doors
17

Whom shall the CSO send he proposed amendment to SSP for approval

a The Flag state
b The port state
c The CSO
d The owners
18

Things to remember before opening the door of a fire compartment

a Smoldering of fire
b Flash over/Back draft
c Explosion of flame
d All of the above
19

The record is inspected by

a The internal auditor
b The external auditor
c The port state control
d All of the above
20

A ship in distress should transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distresscall and message on one or all of the mentioned below frequencies. Which of frequencies is in accordance with the present recommendation?

a 550kHz, 2367 Khz and 121.5 Mhz
b 500kHz, 2182 Khz and 156.8 Mhz
c 550kHz, 2182 Khz and 121.5 Mhz
d 550kHz, 2367 Khz and 243 Mhz
21

Signaling communication through life line-repeated pull

a I m alright
b Give more slack
c Pick up slack
d Pull me out/come out
22

"In addition to a fire suit, a fireman's outfit also comprises breathing apparatus and a fireproof lifeline. According to SOLAS- how many such sets of fireman's outfit are required to be carried by all ships?"

a At least one.
b At least two.
c As required by the ship's administration.
d At least three.
23

Portable DCP extinguisher is provided in engine control room

a True
b False
24

Ship specific LSA information is provided in

a SOLAS
b MARPOL
c Verbal Instruction
d SOLAS Training Manual
25

Hazards in accommodation

a Furnishing and personal effects
b Cigarette smoking
c Defective electrical connections
d All of the above
26

For how long and at what speed is a fully loaded lifeboat designed to operate in calm weather ?

a 6 knots for 24 hours
b 4 knots for 48 hours
c 3 knots for 24 hours
d 10 knots for 24 hours
27

MOB smoke float working duration

a 3 minutes
b 5 minutes
c 15 minutes
d 10 minutes
28

Which of the following items is typically NOT part of the standard emergency equipment packed inside a liferaft, as per LSA Code requirements?

a First-aid outfit.
b Drinking water.
c Motorized outboard engine.
d Paddles or oars.
29

When abandoning ship into the water from a height, what is the most important reason to avoid jumping unless absolutely necessary and, if jumping, to do so correctly?

a To keep your clothes dry for later use.
b To prevent startling marine life.
c To minimize the risk of serious injury (e.g., broken bones, internal injuries) upon impact with the water.
d To avoid wasting energy by swimming unnecessarily.
30

Which one of the listed requirements for cargo ships regarding personal life saving appliances does not correspond to present regulation ?

a A ship with the length of 100m or less shall carry minimum 8 lifebuoya
b Ships fitted with free fall lifeboat may carry thermal protective aids instead of immersion suits
c Cargo ships or less than 85 meters in length shall as a general rule carry immersion suits for every person onboard
d Self igniting lights for lifebuoys required on tankers shall be of an electric battery type
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Mock Test Info
Course Name BASIC PST COURSE
Mock Test 12
Questions 30
Students 1,345
Test Time 15 Minutes
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