PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 16

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Published: Mar 02, 2026 at 9:57 am

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PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 16

In major shipboard crises involving hazardous cargo or large-scale oil fires, standard open lifeboats are not enough to guarantee safety. Modern merchant vessels rely heavily on totally enclosed lifeboats that feature specialized life-support and water-spray systems. To ensure you completely understand how to operate these advanced survival crafts, Nirzara presents the PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 16. This sixteenth practice module focuses deeply on enclosed survival craft operations, compressed air system management, and navigating safely through toxic gas or fire zones.

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 duration of the internal compressed air bottle system, how to activate the external hull water-sprinkling nozzles, maintaining watertight integrity during a launch, and proper seating belt configurations. Because operating an enclosed craft requires tight coordination in a confined space, the computer-based exam evaluates these technical steps very strictly.

Every MCQ inside Nirzara's Set 16 comes paired with its verified correct answer, offering an instant checkpoint for your preparation. The DG Shipping exam frequently tests precise timing limits and pressure values to verify your technical accuracy under pressure. Spend a few minutes practicing with these 30 targeted questions today on Nirzara 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)

When a person floating in the water alone, he should be

a HUDDLE position

b HELP position

c YOGA position

d None of the above

Man over board alarm is

a Continuous ringing of the bell

b Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast

c Master verbal order

d Three long blast on Siren/Hooter/Whistle

After 24 hours in life raft, _____ litre of water per person per day

a Half

b One

c Two

d Three

After the abandon ship survivors in a lifeboat must be given

a One litre of watch each

b 2 litre of water each

c No water for first 24 hours

d Half a litre water each

Your vessel have been in collision with an other vessel. You are taking in water and you have to prepare for leaving the vessel. How will you act?

a Just jump over board and be ready.

b Collect your own personal belongings.

c Send a distress message and collect survival suits / thermal bags.

d Assist your friends to collect their personal belongings.

EPIRB signal to be received by

a MRCC

b RCC

c Coast Station

d None of the above

Before entering the water in an emergency, what is a critical safety check for a properly donned life jacket?

a Ensure it is brightly colored for visibility.

b Ensure all straps are securely fastened and the jacket fits snugly to prevent it from riding up.

c Check if the whistle is attached to the left side.

d Verify the expiry date printed on the jacket's label.

Which one of the listed requirements regarding launching appliances for survival crafts and rescue boats do not correspond to present regulations?

a Parts requiring regular maintenance by ship’s crew shall be readily accessible

b The launching mechanism shall be arranged for actuating from a position within the survival crafts or rescue boat in addition on the ship’s deck

c All launching appliances shall be capable of recovering survival crafts and rescue boat with their crew.

d Launching appliances shall be constructed for minimum amount of routine maintenance

Match the term LIFE JACKET with most suitable answers given below

a Davit launch

b Whistle and SI light

c Protection against cold

d HRU

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

a Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that operator can observe survival craft during launching. For lifeboats and during recovery

b Each lifeboat shall be provided with an separate appliance which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat.

c Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival crafts onboard the ship

d Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival crafts during abandonment.

Match the term LTA with suitable answers given below :

a Messenger line

b Four projectile

c 230 m

d All the above

Maximum length of a rescue boat

a 2.5 meter

b 3.8 meter

c 5.8 meter

d 8.5 meter

Hand flares burn with bright red colour

a True

b False

Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifesaving appliances do not correspond to present regulations

a All prescribed lifesaving appliances shall be resistant to deterioration were exposed to sunlight

b All prescribed lifesaving appliances shall be made of non-combustible or fire-retardant material

c All prescribed lifesavingappliancesshall be of highly visible colour on parts where this will assist detection

d All prescribed lifesaving appliances shall be fitted with retro reflective material which will assist in detection

What does AFFF stands in relation to fire fighting?

a Active Fire fighting Foam

b Anti Fire fighting Foam

c Aqueous Film forming Foam

d Aqueous Fire fighting Foam

How much water for per person in lifeboat

a 1 litre

b 2 litres of water each

c 3 litres

d 750 ml

The function of hydrostatic release unit is ______

a Substitute for limit switch of gravity davits

b To automatically unhook the lashing and release the life raft when the ship sinks

c For releasing life raft in bad weather

d For releasing life raft from sinking vesse

The duration of MOB marker signal is

a 1 min

b 10 min

c 15 min

d 3 min

What is the recommended procedure for survivors in a liferaft to conserve fresh water rations, as per survival guidelines?

a Drink as much as possible on the first day to hydrate thoroughly.

b Ration water strictly, typically consuming small amounts only after the first 24 hours.

c Drink seawater if fresh water runs out, to avoid dehydration.

d Use all available water for washing and hygiene purposes first.

When a SAR (Search and Rescue) helicopter lowers a rescue strop or basket to hoist a survivor from the sea, what is the recommended safety procedure for the survivor?

a Grab the equipment as it is still descending, before it touches the water.

b Swim directly underneath the helicopter to stay clear of the equipment.

c Allow the equipment to touch the water or deck first, then wait for a signal or instruction from the helicopter crew before approaching or grasping it.

d Signal the helicopter to move closer by waving both arms vigorously while standing up.

How much life raft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 meters in length

a 100% of the complement if it can be readily launched on each side if not then 100% must be provided on each side

b 25% of the complement on each side of the ship

c 75% of the complement on each side of the ship

d 50% of the complement on each side of the ship

What is the full form HRU

a Hydrostatic radar unit

b Hydrostatic radio unit

c Hydrostatic release unit

d None of the above

Which type of pyrotechnic distress signal is primarily designed for attracting attention over a long distance, especially during daylight hours?

a Red hand flare.

b Orange smoke signal.

c Parachute flare (red rocket).

d White buoyant smoke signal.

How often should you test your smoke alarms?

a Every month

b Every six months

c Every year

d Every five years

The smoke detector (fire indicator) indicates fire in cargo hold loaded by general cargo. What first action should be taken

a Use the ship’s gas extinguishing central system to put out the fire

b Inspect the scene before deciding the method to be used for fire fighting

c Start the fire pump, open the hatches and start fire fighting by fire hoses

d Close the ventilation system and other openings to hold in order to choke the fire *

The SSA report shall consist of following

a A description of port activities

b A description of vulnerabilities found during assessment

c A description of crew behavior

d A description of cargo operation

What is the best defense against the pirates

a Do not go to pirate effected area

b Do not allow pirates to board the vessel

c Do not talk to pirates

d Do not look at pirate boats.

Ideally the adjustable jet/spray nozzle on a hose should be used as

a A spray of arc 60 degrees

b A jet

c A spray of arc 30 degrees

d A spray of arc 90 degrees

Fully pressurized gas carriers are designed for excess pressure in cargo tank above?

a 7 bar

b 8 bar

c 11 bar

d 15 bar

Body looses it heat times faster when immersed in cold water

a 10

b 20

c 26

d 36

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Mock Test 16

Questions 30

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Test Time 15 Minutes

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MCQ Practice Questions (30)

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When a person floating in the water alone, he should be

Man over board alarm is

After 24 hours in life raft, _____ litre of water per person per day

After the abandon ship survivors in a lifeboat must be given

Your vessel have been in collision with an other vessel. You are taking in water and you have to prepare for leaving the vessel. How will you act?

EPIRB signal to be received by

Before entering the water in an emergency, what is a critical safety check for a properly donned life jacket?

Which one of the listed requirements regarding launching appliances for survival crafts and rescue boats do not correspond to present regulations?

Match the term LIFE JACKET with most suitable answers given below

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

Match the term LTA with suitable answers given below :

Maximum length of a rescue boat

Hand flares burn with bright red colour

Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifesaving appliances do not correspond to present regulations

What does AFFF stands in relation to fire fighting?

How much water for per person in lifeboat

The function of hydrostatic release unit is ______

The duration of MOB marker signal is

What is the recommended procedure for survivors in a liferaft to conserve fresh water rations, as per survival guidelines?

When a SAR (Search and Rescue) helicopter lowers a rescue strop or basket to hoist a survivor from the sea, what is the recommended safety procedure for the survivor?

How much life raft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 meters in length

What is the full form HRU

Which type of pyrotechnic distress signal is primarily designed for attracting attention over a long distance, especially during daylight hours?

How often should you test your smoke alarms?

The smoke detector (fire indicator) indicates fire in cargo hold loaded by general cargo. What first action should be taken

The SSA report shall consist of following

What is the best defense against the pirates

Ideally the adjustable jet/spray nozzle on a hose should be used as

Fully pressurized gas carriers are designed for excess pressure in cargo tank above?

Body looses it heat times faster when immersed in cold water

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