PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 15

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Published: Feb 28, 2026 at 10:45 pm

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PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 15

Long before an emergency ever arises at sea, a vessel's safety depends entirely on regular equipment maintenance and clear organization. Knowing your exact role before an alarm sounds is what prevents chaos on deck. To help you master these preparatory safety protocols, Nirzara brings you the PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 15. This fifteenth practice module shifts its focus toward shipboard muster lists, specific crew responsibilities, and routine safety checks of survival crafts.

This targeted set on Nirzara contains 30 high-frequency Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) updated according to the latest DG Shipping online exam trends. You will encounter critical STCW questions regarding the information displayed on a standard muster list, the duties of the emergency squad, routine maintenance schedules for rigid lifeboats, and checking the fuel levels of survival craft engines. Since the computer-based exam frequently tests regulatory timelines and organizational hierarchies, having these precise facts clear is essential for a passing score.

Every question inside Nirzara's Set 15 features its direct, verified correct answer, giving you a seamless way to review your technical progress. The DG Shipping exit portal often uses highly detailed options to check your understanding of routine safety management under simulated stress conditions. Spend a few minutes solving these 30 questions today on Nirzara to eliminate exam anxiety, sharpen your answering speed, and comfortably secure your passing marks on the very first try!

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

MCQ Practice Questions (30)

Familiarization of SSP is required for :

a Master

b SSO

c All crew members

d None of the above

Fire _____ is based on the type of fuel used to feed a fire

a Detection

b Classification

c Prevention

d Theory

A SOLAS life jacket shall be designed to that it will allow a wearer to jump from a vertical distance of

a 12 meters without injury or dislodgement

b 9 meters without injury or dislodgement

c 30 meters without injury or dislodgement

d 6 meters without injury or dislodgement

Why is it advised to hide in the safe house of citadel

a To avoid being caught by the pirates and hence they take control of the ship

b To take some rest before pirates take over

c To avoid working after the pirates take over

d To protest against the pirates attack

The record is inspected by

a The internal auditor

b The external auditor

c The port state control

d All of the above

Which of the following requirements for immersion suits is correct

a Donned in 2 minutes

b Allow the wearer to jump from 4.5 meters

c Allow the wearer to climb down a vertical ladder of 5 meters

d All of the above

The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of less than 200 meters in

a 6

b 8

c 12

d 16

Every inflatable life raft, inflatable life jacket and hydrostatic release units shall be serviced

a Every 36 months

b Every 18 months

c Every 12 months

d Every 24 months

Life boat must be stowed in such a way that they can be launched in _____ minutes

a 5 minutes

b 10 minutes

c 15 minutes

d 20 minutes

The ships security assessments must include the following

a The perceived threat to ship & the consequences of an incidents

b The port she visits

c The cargo she carries

d The nationality of the crew onboard

At least how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and maneuvered in the water

a ) Every two weeks

b Every one month

c Every three months

d Every week

Which piece of equipment found in a liferaft transmits a signal to an orbiting satellite, providing the survival craft's position to rescue coordination centers?

a SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)

b VHF portable radio

c EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)

d Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus

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.

Equipments of lifeboat

a Buoyant oars

b Sea anchor

c Radar reflector

d All of the above

Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat propulsion do not correspond to present regulations

a Means shall be provided for recharging all engine starting, radio and searchlights batteries.

b Every lifeboat shall be powered with a compression ignition using fuel with a flame point of not less than 44 Degrees

c The engine shall be provided with electric power starting system with rechargeable energy batteries

d Water resistant instruction for starting and operating the engine shall be provided.

During a helicopter rescue, what is the most important safety precaution to take regarding loose items on your person or near the hoisting area?

a Hold onto loose items tightly so they don't get lost in the wind.

b Ensure all loose items (hats, scarves, unsecured equipment) are firmly secured or removed to prevent them from flying off due to the downdraft.

c Throw all loose items into the sea to clear the deck for the helicopter.

d Ignore loose items, as the helicopter downdraft will safely blow them away from the area.

In fire-fighting, what does the term 'boundary starvation' refer to?

a Cooling the area around a fire to stop it spreading

b Closing doors and hatches at the boundary of a fire

c Mustering fire fighters and materials in the area near the fire

d Removing the fuel from the boundary of a fire to stop it spreading further

Fire protected lifeboat when waterborne should be capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat

a 10 minutes

b 15 minutes

c 8 minutes

d 20 minutes

If the ship is on higher security level than the port:

a The ship will lower its security level

b The ship will maintain its security level and sign the DOS

c The ship will call CSO and ask what to do

d The ship will call flag and ask what to do

EPIRB full form

a Emergency Position Indicating Radar Beacon

b Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

c Emergency People Indicating Radio Beacon

d Emergency Position Information Radio Beacon

Generally what is used to inflate life rafts

a Non-Toxic gas

b Hydrogen

c Oxygen

d Helium

How much water is in life raft for per person

a 2 litres

b 3 litres

c 500 ml

d 1.5 litres

What is the requirement for passengers ships having lifeboats ?

a Enough for 80% of persons onboard, plus life raft for crew

b Enough for all passengers on board, plus life raft for 25% of passengers

c Enough for crew, plus 80% life rafts for passengers

d Enough for 80% crew, plus life raft for passengers

What is the primary purpose of the general emergency alarm signal on a ship?

a To call the crew for routine drills.

b To signal that all passengers should go to the nearest lounge.

c To alert all persons on board about an emergency and proceed to muster stations.

d To indicate the ship is arriving at a port.

After the abandon ship the survivors in a lifeboat must be given

a One ltr. of water each

b Two ltr. of water each

c No water for first 24 hrs

d Half a litre water each

A class D fire would involve the burning

a Diesel oil

b Magnesium

c Dunnage

d Electrical insulation

When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew aboard and maneuvered in the water

a Every month

b Every week

c Every three months

d Every two weeks

The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house keeping rules should be followed, which of the listed rules is the most important?

a Do not use dangerous liquid detergents in closed spaces

b Do not wear work clothes in mess room , recreation rooms or cabins

c Do not walk ladders with out using handrails

d Do not sleep on open deck.

The administration may, however ,entrust the verifications to a recognized security organization

a no

b yes

When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines should be rigged _____

a Before the grips are released

b Before the boat is moved from the davits

c At the embarkation deck

d After the boat is in the water

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Mock Test 15

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Test Time 15 Minutes

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MCQ Practice Questions (30)

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Familiarization of SSP is required for :

Fire _____ is based on the type of fuel used to feed a fire

A SOLAS life jacket shall be designed to that it will allow a wearer to jump from a vertical distance of

Why is it advised to hide in the safe house of citadel

The record is inspected by

Which of the following requirements for immersion suits is correct

The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of less than 200 meters in

Every inflatable life raft, inflatable life jacket and hydrostatic release units shall be serviced

Life boat must be stowed in such a way that they can be launched in _____ minutes

The ships security assessments must include the following

At least how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and maneuvered in the water

Which piece of equipment found in a liferaft transmits a signal to an orbiting satellite, providing the survival craft's position to rescue coordination centers?

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

Equipments of lifeboat

Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat propulsion do not correspond to present regulations

During a helicopter rescue, what is the most important safety precaution to take regarding loose items on your person or near the hoisting area?

In fire-fighting, what does the term 'boundary starvation' refer to?

Fire protected lifeboat when waterborne should be capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat

If the ship is on higher security level than the port:

EPIRB full form

Generally what is used to inflate life rafts

How much water is in life raft for per person

What is the requirement for passengers ships having lifeboats ?

What is the primary purpose of the general emergency alarm signal on a ship?

After the abandon ship the survivors in a lifeboat must be given

A class D fire would involve the burning

When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew aboard and maneuvered in the water

The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house keeping rules should be followed, which of the listed rules is the most important?

The administration may, however ,entrust the verifications to a recognized security organization

When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines should be rigged _____

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