PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 7

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Published: Feb 17, 2026 at 7:19 am

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PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 7

Clearing the final stages of your sea survival training requires a solid grasp of international maritime laws alongside practical survival instincts. To give your preparation the winning edge, Nirzara introduces the PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 7. This seventh installment shifts its focus toward the overarching safety regulations, statutory requirements, and individual responsibilities of a seafarer during a major shipboard disaster.

This comprehensive set on Nirzara features 30 highly targeted Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) that perfectly realign with the latest DG Shipping online portal updates. You will face essential STCW questions regarding the basic mandates of the SOLAS Convention (Safety of Life at Sea), training manual availability on board, the frequency of abandon ship drills, and the immediate psychological management of survivors inside a enclosed life raft. Mastering these regulatory details is crucial, as the computer-based exam frequently tests precise timelines and legal safety definitions.

Every single MCQ in Set 7 comes paired with its verified correct answer, offering an instant checkpoint for your revision. Nirzara’s clean, user-friendly layout is specifically engineered to help you absorb these dry, legalistic safety frameworks without feeling overwhelmed. Spend a few minutes testing your knowledge with these 30 questions today to refine your exam-taking speed, clear up any remaining technical doubts, and comfortably lock in your passing marks for the 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)

Most vulnerable place in companionways where we can find drugs and contrabands

a Behind or inside water coolers

b Fire Extinguishers

c Ducts

d All of the above

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

The following part of ISPS is mandatory:

a Part A

b Part B

c Part C

d Part D

"Under ISPS code describes the current scenario related to the security threat to the country and its coastal region including the ships visiting that country"

a Exchange rate

b GDP

c Daily news channels

d Security levels

Which of the following elements are tested during ship shore security drill

a These exercises shall check the availability of security resources

b These exercises shall check the availability of safety resources

c These exercises shall check the availability of sailing resources

d These exercises shall check the availability of social resources

In a survival craft, what is the recommended initial strategy for rationing drinking water?

a Drink as much as possible immediately to ensure hydration before supplies run low.

b Avoid drinking water for the first 24 hours, then ration sparingly.

c Drink small amounts frequently to avoid dehydration.

d Only drink if feeling extremely thirsty, regardless of time.

For security we have to secure escape route doors:

a Yes

b No

c Some time Yes

d Some time No

The ISPS was brought into force by

a US coast guard

b DG Shipping

c IMO

d IMCA

Following is not part of security incident response team

a Port Security Team

b Ships Security Personal

c SSO

d Fire Team

When entering the high-risk area, we shall

a Try to proceed in a guarded convoy

b Switch off lights and navigate

c Hide all crew

d Switch off AIS

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

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

a Detection

b Classification

c Prevention

d Theory

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.

Which of the following describes the correct deployment procedure for a 'throw-overboard' type inflatable liferaft?

a It is lowered into the water using a davit system after all personnel have boarded.

b It is thrown overboard, and then the painter line is pulled to inflate it automatically.

c It is inflated on deck and then slid into the water.

d It is released from its securing and floats free, inflating automatically if the ship sinks.

What is the primary function of an immersion suit when abandoning ship in cold water?

a To provide extra buoyancy for swimming.

b To protect against injury from impact with the water.

c To reduce the risk of hypothermia by providing thermal insulation.

d To make the wearer more visible to rescue craft.

Who addresses and deals with the deficiencies and non-conformities identified during inspections and audits

a Company security officer

b Chief officer

c Chief engineer

d Ship security officer

Which of the following is a mandatory item of equipment found in all SOLAS approved survival craft (lifeboats and liferafts)?

a A satellite phone with global coverage.

b Fishing tackle, including hooks, lines, and lures.

c A sea anchor.

d A full medical operating kit, including surgical instruments.

Which ship board personnel should be able to recognize and detect weapons, dangerous substances and devices

a SSO

b Master

c Duty officer

d All ship board personnel

STSDSD means:

a Safety training for seafarers for designated safety duties.

b Safety training for seafarers for designated security duties.

c Security training for seafarers for designated security duties.

d Security training for seafarers for designated safety duties.

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

Passenger ships of 4000 GRT and above shall have at least _____ Pumps

a 2

b 3

c 4

d 1

You find suspicious object on the deck , what action will you take

a Throw it overboard

b Inform the master immediately on radio

c Move all personnel as far away from the object as possible

d None of the above

Upon hearing the general emergency alarm signal (seven short blasts followed by one long blast), what is the immediate and correct action a seafarer should take according to standard emergency procedures?

a Proceed directly to the nearest lifeboat.

b Await further instructions from the bridge via public address.

c Don a lifejacket and proceed to their assigned muster station as per the muster list.

d Attempt to extinguish any visible fire before mustering.

The best place to search the individuals physically is

a Near the gangway

b In a private booth

c On the bridge

d In the mess room

The ISPS code does not apply to warships, naval auxiliaries or other ships owned or operated by a contracting government and used only for government non commercial service

a no

b yes

Low expansion foam is suitable for fighting fires in

a Accommodation

b Cargo Holds

c Deck of a ship

d Engine Room

A plan which contains measures on board designed to protect persons on board cargo, cargo transport units, ship’s stores or the ship from the risks of security incident is called

a Port facility security plan

b Ships security plan

c Company security plan

d Ships security manual

The CSR is handed over from one flag state to next when the flag changes

a True

b False

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

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

a No

b Yes

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Mock Test Info

Course Name BASIC PST COURSE

Mock Test 7

Questions 30

Students 1,345

Test Time 15 Minutes

BASIC PST COURSE

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MCQ Practice Questions (30)

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Most vulnerable place in companionways where we can find drugs and contrabands

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

The following part of ISPS is mandatory:

"Under ISPS code describes the current scenario related to the security threat to the country and its coastal region including the ships visiting that country"

Which of the following elements are tested during ship shore security drill

In a survival craft, what is the recommended initial strategy for rationing drinking water?

For security we have to secure escape route doors:

The ISPS was brought into force by

Following is not part of security incident response team

When entering the high-risk area, we shall

The SSA report shall consist of following

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

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

Which of the following describes the correct deployment procedure for a 'throw-overboard' type inflatable liferaft?

What is the primary function of an immersion suit when abandoning ship in cold water?

Who addresses and deals with the deficiencies and non-conformities identified during inspections and audits

Which of the following is a mandatory item of equipment found in all SOLAS approved survival craft (lifeboats and liferafts)?

Which ship board personnel should be able to recognize and detect weapons, dangerous substances and devices

STSDSD means:

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

Passenger ships of 4000 GRT and above shall have at least _____ Pumps

You find suspicious object on the deck , what action will you take

Upon hearing the general emergency alarm signal (seven short blasts followed by one long blast), what is the immediate and correct action a seafarer should take according to standard emergency procedures?

The best place to search the individuals physically is

The ISPS code does not apply to warships, naval auxiliaries or other ships owned or operated by a contracting government and used only for government non commercial service

Low expansion foam is suitable for fighting fires in

A plan which contains measures on board designed to protect persons on board cargo, cargo transport units, ship’s stores or the ship from the risks of security incident is called

The CSR is handed over from one flag state to next when the flag changes

Signaling communication through life line-repeated pull

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

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