PSCRB Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 20 of 30
Provided every effort is used to produce, as well as preserve body moisture content by avoiding perspiration, how long is it normally possible to survive without stored quantities of water?
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Direct Answer
Option D: 8 to 14 days
Humans can typically survive for 8 to 14 days without water if they minimize water loss through perspiration and conserve energy. This duration assumes the person is in a sheltered, moderate-temperature environment.
All Options
A
Up to 3 days
B
25 to 30 days
C
15 to 20 days
D
8 to 14 days
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Humans can typically survive for 8 to 14 days without water if they minimize water loss through perspiration and conserve energy. This duration assumes the person is in a sheltered, moderate-temperature environment.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB).
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