STSDSD Exit Exam Questions: Set 1

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Here are the multiple-choice questions mentioned: STSDSD exit exam questions PDF

Question 1:

One can ensure structural security by:

• a) Sealing off the ship
• b) Limiting Access Points
• c) Locking all doors
• d) Limiting entry into the ship

Answer: b) Limiting Access Points

Question 2:

The port facility is required to appoint:

• a) Company Security Officer
• b) Port Facility Security Officer
• c) Ship Security Officer
• d) Port Facility Security Assessment (PFSA)

Answer: b) Port Facility Security Officer

Question 3:

The term “security level” refers to:

• a) The degree of risk that a security incident will occur
• b) The level of casualties
• c) The level of danger
• d) The probability of an attack

Answer: a) The degree of risk that a security incident will occur

Question 4:

Controlling embarkation of persons and their effects is done by:

• a) Visitor control, personal effects, and body searches
• b) Baggage control, personal effects, and body searches
• c) Access control, personal effects, and body searches
• d) CCTV control, personal effects, and baggage control

Answer: c) Access control, personal effects, and body searches

Question 5:

To prevent a pirate attack, the first line of defense is:

• a) Proper lookout
• b) Maximize the speed of your vessel
• c) Seal all entrances to accommodation
• d) Early detection

Answer: d) Early detection

Question 6:

IMO introduced the ISPS Code and made it mandatory to enhance security in:

• a) July 2004
• b) December 2002
• c) July 1998
• d) After the 9/11 incident

Answer: a) July 2004

Question 7:

To meet the requirements of the ISPS Code, the most effective and practical methods used by port authorities for surveillance is:

• a) Dedicated task force to bolster security
• b) Use of security cameras
• c) Use of thermal cameras
• d) Trained security staff

Answer: b) Use of security cameras

Question 8:

Security equipment and systems need not be:

• a) Calibrated and tested before every use
• b) Kept under lock and key
• c) Tried out during each security drill
• d) Included in your pre-maintenance schedule (VMS)

Answer: b) Kept under lock and key

Question 9:

Ship Security Assessments are the responsibility of:

• a) PFSO
• b) SSO
• c) Designated person
• d) CSO (Company Security Officer)

Answer: d) CSO (Company Security Officer)

Question 10:

The use of water spray and foam monitors to deliver jets of water on an attacking skiff is intended to:

• a) Deter the attackers
• b) Disable their weapons
• d) Create a distraction
• d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Question 11:

A security alert should be issued:

• a) Immediately upon detection of a security threat
• b) Only after confirming the threat
• c) When the ship is in territorial waters
• d) At the discretion of the Master

Answer: a) Immediately upon detection of a security threat

Question 12:

The person ultimately responsible for the security of the ship is:

• a) The Master
• b) The Chief Officer
• c) The Security Officer
• d) The Company Security Officer

Answer: a) The Master

Question 13:

Security drills should be conducted:

• a) Monthly
• b) Quarterly
• c) Annually
• d) As per the Ship Security Plan (SSP)

Answer: d) As per the Ship Security Plan (SSP)

Question 14:

A security breach investigation should include:

• a) Interviews with witnesses
• b) Examination of evidence
• c) Review of security procedures
• d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Question 15:

The Designated Security Duties (DSD) officer is responsible for:

• a) Implementing the Ship Security Plan (SSP)
• b) Conducting security drills
• c) Investigating security breaches
• d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Question 16:

Corrective actions should be taken when:

• a) A security incident occurs
• b) A security drill is not conducted as planned
• c) A vulnerability in the security system is identified
• d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Question 17:

Actions which are not necessarily part of an assessment of a security drill include:

• a) Debriefing by Master and SSO
• b) Disciplinary action against any crew member
• c) Analysis and discussions on takeaways from drills
• d) Written report of the drill

Answer: b) Disciplinary action against any crew member

Question 18:

Overt methods to overcome security measures include:

• a) Forcefully breaking and entering
• b) Disabling alarms
• c) While the guards are sleeping
• d) Befriending the crew members

Answer: a) Forcefully breaking and entering

Question 19:

The Declaration of Security (DoS) is to be completed on behalf of the ship by:

• a) CSO
• b) SSO
• c) Master
• d) Chief Officer

Answer: c) Master

Question 20:

The Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GIS) is accessible to:

• a) IMO members
• b) International Maritime Bureau
• c) Contracting governments
• d) Ship owners

Answer: a) IMO members

Question 21:

Security measures are not necessarily extended by the contracting governments for:

• a) Offshore supply vessels (OSVs)
• b) Fishing vessels
• c) Passenger and cargo ships in coastal trade
• d) Naval vessels

Answer: b) Fishing vessels

Question 22:

To ensure ship’s personnel are doing their security duties properly, one must carry out:

• a) Continuous survey
• b) On-scene security survey
• c) Intermediate survey
• d) Surprise survey

Answer: d) Surprise survey

Question 23:

If a suspicious object or package is found on board, the first action should be to:

• a) Activate radio communication
• b) Seize and open the package
• c) Cordon and control the area around the suspicious item
• d) Inform the person of your suspicion

Answer: c) Cordon and control the area around the suspicious item

Question 24:

The protection of people is called:

• a) Ship security
• b) Human security
• c) Crew security
• d) Physical security

Answer: d) Physical security

Question 25:

Security equipment and systems disallowed for use on board include:

• a) Locking equipment for all external doors
• b) Firearms
• c) Razor wire and bar fence wires
• d) Searchlights

Answer: b) Firearms

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