PSCRB - Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Exit Exam Questions - Set 4

Question 1

The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of length less than 100 meters is

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C: 8

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A: 10

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B: 4

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D: 6

Question 2

The duration of the buoyant smoke marker is

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A: 3 min

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B: 10 min

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C: 15 min

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D: 1 min

Question 3

Which of the following is/are the SOLAS requirements for rocket parachute flare?

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D: All of the above

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A: Having a burning period of not less than 40s

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B: The rocket shall, when fired vertically, reach an altitude of not less than 300m

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C: Burn uniformly with an average luminous intensity of not less than 30000 cd

Question 4

The breaking strength of line throwing appliances should not be less than

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C: 2 KN

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A: 8 KN

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B: 4 KN

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D: 6 KN

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true concerning life jackets?

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B: Life jackets are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of water

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A: Lightly stained or faded life jackets will fall in the water and should not be used

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C: Buoyant vests may be substituted for life jackets

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D: Lifejackets must always be worn with the same side facing outwards to float

Question 6

HELP position stands for

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C: Heat exchange lessening posture

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A: None of the above

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B: Heat exchange lessening point

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D: Heat exchange lessening period

Question 7

Passenger vessels 240 meters and over in length should have

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C: 30 life buoys

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A: 20 life buoys

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B: 8 life buoys

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D: 12 life buoys

Question 8

Sea anchor is used to reduce the of survival craft

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B: Drift rate

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A: Fuel consumption

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C: ETA

Question 9

Under STCW Code Table A-VI/2-1, what is the mandatory requirement regarding emergency procedures and alarm protocols during Proficiency in Survival Craft operations?

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A: Strict compliance with approved safety procedures and flag state regulations

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B: Verbal recommendation without documentation

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C: Optional adherence based on vessel size

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D: Applicable only during drydock operations

Question 10

What specific safety precaution must be observed when managing emergency procedures and alarm protocols for Proficiency in Survival Craft on board?

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A: Conducting a thorough risk assessment and briefing all involved personnel prior to starting work

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B: Disabling automated safety alarms to save time

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C: Proceeding without informing the officer on watch

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D: Delegating tasks exclusively to untrained crew members

Question 11

Which international regulation specifies the minimum standard for emergency procedures and alarm protocols concerning Proficiency in Survival Craft?

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B: STCW Code Section A-VI/2-1 and relevant SOLAS/MARPOL conventions

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A: International Load Line Certificate Annex 3

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C: Tonnage Measurement Convention 1969

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D: Port State Control advisory note only

Question 12

What speed must a motor-propelled lifeboat be capable of attaining in calm water when fully loaded with complement and equipment?

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A: At least 6 knots (and 2 knots when towing a 25-person life raft)

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B: At least 12 knots

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C: At least 3 knots

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D: At least 15 knots

Question 13

How much fuel fuel capacity must be carried in a SOLAS motor lifeboat fuel tank?

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A: Sufficient fuel to run fully loaded at 6 knots for at least 24 hours

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B: Sufficient fuel for 6 hours

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C: Sufficient fuel for 72 hours

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D: 5 liters total

Question 14

What engine starting capability is required for a SOLAS lifeboat diesel engine in cold weather?

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A: Must start readily at ambient temperature of -15 degrees C within 2 minutes

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B: Requires external 220V electric heater for 4 hours

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C: Must start at 0 degrees C only

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D: Ether injection start mandatory

Question 15

What is the primary function of a water spray system fitted on a fire-protected life boat?

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A: Pumps sea water over outer hull/canopy to protect occupants when navigating through oil fires on sea surface

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B: Washes lifeboat deck

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C: Cools engine radiator

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D: Fills drinking water tanks

Question 16

How long must the compressed air breathing system maintain positive pressure inside a totally enclosed fire-protected lifeboat?

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A: At least 10 minutes at maximum engine operating speed

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B: At least 30 minutes

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C: At least 2 minutes

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D: At least 60 minutes

Question 17

What is the self-righting capability required for a SOLAS totally enclosed lifeboat?

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A: Must automatically self-right from 180 degrees flooded condition with all occupants strapped in safety belts

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B: Requires crew to stand on keel to right

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C: Will remain inverted safely

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D: Requires tugboat assistance to flip

Question 18

What safety precaution is mandatory for all occupants inside a free-fall lifeboat prior to release?

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A: Strap securely into padded backward-facing seats using full multi-point safety harnesses and headrests

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B: Stand upright near stern door

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C: Sit on floor facing forward

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D: Hold onto overhead handrail only

Question 19

What type of launching davit uses gravity to swing and lower a lifeboat from stowed position to water level?

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A: Gravity luffing or gravity trackway davit

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B: Electric crane davit only

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C: Manual hydraulic jack davit

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D: Pneumatic piston davit

Question 20

What device prevents a davit-launched lifeboat from releasing hook falls before the boat is fully waterborne?

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A: On-load / Off-load release mechanism with hydrostatic interlock protection

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B: Manual hacksaw

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C: Rope slip knot

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D: Magnetic latch

Question 21

What is the purpose of the tricing pendant lines on a davit-launched lifeboat?

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A: To pull the lifeboat close against the embarkation deck side for safe passenger boarding

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B: To start lifeboat engine

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C: To lift lifeboat back to stowage

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D: To secure sea anchor

Question 22

In the event of an emergency involving operational safety and hazard prevention during Proficiency in Survival Craft tasks, what immediate action is required?

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A: Raise the alarm, notify the Officer of the Watch, and execute assigned muster list duties

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B: Evacuate the vessel immediately without informing the bridge

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C: Attempt to resolve the incident silently without raising the alarm

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D: Wait until the end of the watch to log the issue

Question 23

How frequently must operational drills and practical checks for emergency procedures and alarm protocols be conducted for Proficiency in Survival Craft?

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C: At least monthly or as mandated by SOLAS and shipboard safety management system (SMS)

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A: Once every 5 years during special survey

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B: Annually prior to vessel drydocking

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D: Only when requested by port State control inspectors

Question 24

What documented record must be maintained on board following completion of tasks related to emergency procedures and alarm protocols in Proficiency in Survival Craft?

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D: Entry in the official Deck or Engine Logbook recording date, time, and operational parameters

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A: Verbal update to port agent without logging

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B: No written record is required

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C: Unsigned note on the shipboard notice board

Question 25

What is the function of bowsing lines fitted to davit-launched lifeboats during lowering?

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A: To take the load off tricing pendants and hold the boat steady against the ship's side while boarding

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B: To measure lowering speed

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C: To steer lifeboat propeller

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D: To anchor davit arms

Question 26

What is the maximum allowable lowering speed of a fully loaded lifeboat under gravity davits?

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A: Calculated by formula S = 0.4 + (0.02 x H), where H is height above waterline

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B: 10 meters per second

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C: 0.1 meters per second

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D: Unlimited speed

Question 27

What device controls the lowering speed of a davit winch when the manual brake lever is lifted?

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A: Centrifugal brake governor inside the winch gearbox

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B: Electric solenoid valve

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C: Hand crank handle

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D: Hydraulic steering pump

Question 28

How is a davit winch brake operated from inside a suspended lifeboat during lowering?

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A: By pulling the remote brake control wire passing into the lifeboat canopy

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B: By calling bridge via VHF

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C: By cutting fall wire

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D: By starting diesel engine

Question 29

What minimum search pattern is recommended for a single rescue boat searching for a casualty in open water with known datum?

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A: Expanding Square Search or Sector Search

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B: Random zigzag track

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C: Circular orbit at 20 knots

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D: Straight line away from datum

Question 30

What is the primary difference between a standard lifeboat and a dedicated Rescue Boat?

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A: Rescue boats are designed for rapid launch under 5 minutes to rescue personnel from water and marshal life rafts

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B: Rescue boats carry no motor

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C: Rescue boats cannot operate in sea water

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D: Rescue boats carry no radio gear

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) (Set 4)

The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of length less than 100 meters is

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