GSK - General Ship Knowledge Exit Exam Questions - Set 8

Question 1

International standards for the safe management and operation of ships is stated in  the

Accepted Answer

D: ISM Code

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A: ISPS Code

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B: BLU Code

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C: LSA Code

Question 2

ISPS stands for

Accepted Answer

D: International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

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A: International Ship and Seaport Security Code

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B: Indian Shipping and Port Security Code

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C: International Shipping and Port Security Code

Question 3

The inspection of ships in their country of registry is done by

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A: FSC

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B: SSC

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C: RSC

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D: PSC

Question 4

IMO stands for

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D: International Maritime Organization

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A: International Marine Organization

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B: Indian Maritime Organization

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C: International Monetary Organization

Question 5

The conventions which sets minimum standards of basic labour rights is called

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A: ILO

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B: SSO

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C: RSO

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D: ISO

Question 6

Port customs prohibits a seaman from possessing

Accepted Answer

D: Narcotic drugs

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A: Tape recorders

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B: Cigarettes

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C: Gold chains

Question 7

On completion of a seafarer's contract the repatriation expenses will be borne by the

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A: Shipping company

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B: Shared between the seaman company and the seaman

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C: Shipping Master

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D: Seaman

Question 8

Watch keepers will be granted rest as per the requirements of the

Accepted Answer

A: STCW Convention

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B: LSA Code

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C: SOLAS Convention

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D: MARPOL Convention

Question 9

The highest level of security maintained on board a ship is level

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B: 3

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A: 4

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C: 2

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D: 1

Question 10

Entries in the Official Log Book are made by the

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A: Master

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B: Chief Engineer

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C: Second Engineer

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D: Second Officer

Question 11

PSC can detain a vessel if the

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B: Competence of the crew is below standard

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A: Rat guards are not placed properly on the mooring ropes

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C: Cargo operations slows down

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D: Shipside is rusted chapterially

Question 12

A seaman is guilty of an offense against discipline if he/she

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D: Assaults another seaman on board

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A: Does not live in a hygienic condition

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B: Is unable to steer the ship steadily

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C: Forgets to wear his safety shoes

Question 13

The following certificate need not be carried on board by the seaman

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D: School Leaving Certificate

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A: Medical Certificate

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B: Continuous Discharge Certificate

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C: Mandatory STCW Certificates

Question 14

Crews personal property declaration is a requirement of the port

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A: Customs

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B: Control

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C: Signal Station

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D: Health

Question 15

All entries of offence in the Official Log Book against a seaman have to be signed by

Accepted Answer

A: Master, Chief Officer and one crew member

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B: Master and one crew member

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C: Master only

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D: Master and Chief Officer

Question 16

Any act of misconduct requiring disciplinary action against a seaman is entered in the

Accepted Answer

B: Official Log Book

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A: Engine Log Book

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C: D.C

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D: Bridge Movement Book

Question 17

A seaman lawfully engaged can have his CDC suspended by DGS if he is

Accepted Answer

D: Convicted of an offense of smuggling narcotics

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A: Delayed in returning back to the ship from shore

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B: Found indulging in gossip

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C: Unable to operate the crane to the satisfaction of the duty officer

Question 18

A vessel which has a dead person on board should anchor at the

Accepted Answer

A: Quarantine anchorage

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B: Inner anchorage

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C: Pilot anchorage

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D: Working anchorage

Question 19

The purpose of SOLAS to

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D: Enhance Safety of life at sea

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A: How to launch life boat

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B: How to conduct boat / fire drills

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C: Advice ship officer on how to navigate their ships

Question 20

A maritime declaration of health is to be submitted to the Port Health to obtain

Accepted Answer

C: Free Pratique

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A: Pilot

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B: Contact with port control

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D: Contact with signal station

Question 21

Compensation benefits for the seaman is listed in the

Accepted Answer

C: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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A: DGS circulars

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B: Merchant Shipping Notices

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D: Notices to mariners

Question 22

STCW stands for

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C: Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping

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A: Structured ,Training, Certification and Watch keeping

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B: Shipboard, Training, Certification and Watch keeping

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D: Seafarers, Training, Certification and Watch keeping

Question 23

The course of the ship is entered every watch in the

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A: Deck Log Book

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B: Medical Log Book

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C: GMDSS Log Book

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D: Official Log Book

Question 24

Details of shipboard life saving and fire fighting appliances is described in the

Accepted Answer

A: SOLAS Convention

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B: ILO Convention

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C: MARPOL Convention

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D: STCW Convention

Question 25

What regulation under STCW Code applies to General Ship Knowledge mandatory minimum requirements?

Accepted Answer

B: Section A-VI/{sec} of STCW Code

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A: MARPOL Annex I Regulation 12

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C: Chapter III Regulation 5

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D: SOLAS Chapter V Rule 10

Question 26

Under STCW standards for General Ship Knowledge, how often must refresher training or evidence of competence be demonstrated?

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B: Every 5 years

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A: Every 10 years

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C: Every 2 years

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D: Annually

Question 27

What primary safety objective is governed by the General Ship Knowledge module on board ship?

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D: Enhancing shipboard safety and emergency readiness

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A: Automating engine control

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B: Optimizing fuel consumption

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C: Minimizing port dues

Question 28

What documented safety check must be performed before starting operations related to General Ship Knowledge?

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D: Risk assessment and toolbox meeting

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A: Engine logbook entry only

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B: Bridge sign-off without briefing

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C: Verbal request to port authority

Question 29

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory during General Ship Knowledge practical tasks?

Accepted Answer

B: Approved PPE meeting IMO/SOLAS standards

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A: High-visibility vest only

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C: Standard street clothes with safety boots

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D: Basic cotton coveralls only

Question 30

Which international convention mandates compliance for General Ship Knowledge operational procedures?

Accepted Answer

B: STCW Convention as amended

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A: Tonnage Convention 1969

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C: COLREGs 1972

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D: Load Line Convention 1966

General Ship Knowledge (GSK) (Set 8)

International standards for the safe management and operation of ships is stated in the

Questions in GSK Set 8

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