PSF - Passenger Ship Familiarization Exit Exam Questions - Set 1

Question 1

Average mass of persons permitted to board a rigid liferaft shall be.

Accepted Answer

B: 82.5 kgs

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A: 70 kgs

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C: 90 kgs

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D: 100 kgs

Question 2

A feature of an inflatable raft which helps keep people stationary in rough weather is.

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D: Lifelines on the inside of the raft

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A: Lashing on the floor of the raft for the passenger's feet

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B: Straps from the overhead

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C: Ridges in the floor of the raft

Question 3

Sufficient fuel should be provided to run the loaded lifeboat at 6 knots for.

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A: Not less than 24 hours

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B: Not less than 18 hours

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C: Not less than 12 hours

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D: Not less than 6 hours

Question 4

Signalling devices which are required on inflatable liferafts include.

Accepted Answer

C: Red flares

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A: A rocket shoulder rifle

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B: An oil lantern

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D: An air horn

Question 5

Wearing a lifejacket what will be the maximum safe height above the water that you can jump from.

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A: 4.5 meters or 15 feet

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B: 4 meters or 13 feet

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C: 3 meters or 10 feet

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D: 3.6 meter or 12 feet

Question 6

The most important thing to remember when launching an inflatable life raft by hand is to.

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C: Ensure that the operating cord is secured to the vessel

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A: Open the CO2 inflation valve

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B: Open the raft container

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D: Inflate the raft on the vessel, then lower in over the side

Question 7

The life jackets on all vessels shall be.

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B: Readily available

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A: Inspected weekly

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C: Worn at all times

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D: Tested yearly

Question 8

A lifeboat should be launched by two persons.

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B: In less than 5 minutes

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A: In less than 10 minutes

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C: In less than 12 minutes

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D: In less than 2 minutes

Question 9

The operating cord of the inflatable life raft has a length of (or question can be of) The painter of an inflatable life raft must have a minimum length of.

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B: 50 feet

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A: 6 fathoms

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C: 100 feet

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D: 300 feet

Question 10

The operating cord on an inflatable liferaft also serves as a.

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B: Painter

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A: Lifeline

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C: Drogue

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D: Marker

Question 11

A rescue boat should be in a position suitable for.

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C: Launching and recovery

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A: Launching

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B: Recovery

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D: Embarking

Question 12

On vessels on an international voyage inflatable life raft on each side shall have a carrying capacity of.

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A: 50 percent of all persons on board

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B: 75 percent of all persons on board

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C: 100 percent of all person on board

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D: 10 persons

Question 13

A partially enclosed lifeboat shall be installed with.

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B: Permanently fixed foldable canopy

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A: Temporarily fixed foldable canopy

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C: Rigid canopy

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D: Portable canopy

Question 14

An embarkation ladder from deck to the waterline should be capable of be used with.

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A: A trim of up to 10° and a list of upto 20° either way

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B: A trim of up to 5° and a list of upto 10° either way

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C: A trim of up to 5° and a list of upto 20° either way

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D: A trim of up to 10° and a list of upto 10° either way

Question 15

If an inflatable liferaft inflates upside down you can right it by.

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B: Standing on the CO2 cylinder, holding the bottom straps and throwing your weight backwards

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A: Pushing upon one side

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C: Getting at least three or four men to push down on the side containing the CO2 cylinder

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D: Doing nothing it will right itself after the canopy supports inflate

Question 16

A fully loaded motor propelled lifeboat must be capable of attaining a speed of at least.

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B: 6 knots in smooth water

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A: 3 knots in smooth water

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C: 6 knots in rough water

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D: 3 knots in rough water

Question 17

The thermal protective aid shall function properly through a temperature range of.

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A: -30° C to +20° C

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B: -25° C to +15° C

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C: -20° C to +10° C

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D: -15° C to +05° C

Question 18

The sea painter of a rescue boat should be led.

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A: Forward and outboard of all obstructions

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B: Forward and inboard of all obstructions

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C: Up and down form the main deck

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D: To the foremost point on the vessel

Question 19

An anti-exposure suit shall permit a person to climb down a ladder of at least.

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A: 5m in length

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B: 6 m in length

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C: 7m in length

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D: 8 m in length

Question 20

Recovery time of a rescue boat in moderate sea condition with full complement shall be.

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A: Not more than 5 mins

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B: Not more than 10 mins

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C: Not more than 15 mins

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D: Not more than 20 mins

Question 21

Full recovery of a totally enclosed lifeboat the ship shall.

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C: Make a lee for the boat to come alongside

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A: Hoist the boat from the windward side

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B: Use painter from both ends of the boat

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D: Have crew hold on to lifelines

Question 22

What is the primary advantage of a davit launched liferaft in comparison to an inflatable liferaft?

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D: The davit-launched liferaft enables personnel to enter the raft without having to enter the water

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A: The davit-launched liferaft is easier to maintain

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B: The davit-launched liferaft is made of fire-retardant material

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C: The davit-launched liferaft has a built in sprinkler system for fire protection

Question 23

Motor-propelled lifeboats are required to be fitted with which of the following.

Accepted Answer

A: Compartments for the storage of canned drinking water

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B: Ballast tanks to prevent the boat from capsizing

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C: An air starter on the diesel engine

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D: Auxiliary mechanical propulsion (Fleming gear)

Question 24

You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft or survival craft. How much water per day should you permit each person to have after the first 24 hours.

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B: 1 pint

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A: 1 can

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C: 1 quart

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D: 1 gallon

Question 25

The air spaces in the floor of an inflatable life raft will provide protection against.

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B: Loss of air in the side of the raft

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A: Asphyxiation from CO2

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C: Rough seas

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D: Cold water temperatures

Question 26

If you wish to remove an inflatable life raft from its cradle the best way to free it is by.

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D: Pausing the plunger on the centre of the hydrostatic release

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A: Cutting the restraining strap

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B: Unscrewing the turnbuckle on the back of the cradle

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C: Lifting one end of the raft

Question 27

For passenger ships on voyages less than 24 hour a number of infant lifejackets equal to at least.

Accepted Answer

B: 2.5% of the number of passenger onboard

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A: 1.5% of the number of passenger onboard

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C: 3.5% of the number of passenger onboard

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D: 4.5% of the number of passenger onboard

Question 28

Every liferaft shall be so constructed as to be capable of withstanding exposure for.

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D: 30 days

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A: 7 days

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B: 14 days

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C: 21 days

Question 29

A passenger ship under a length of 60m shall carry not less than.

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A: 8 lifebuoys

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B: 12 lifebuoys

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C: 18 lifebuoys

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D: 24 lifebuoys

Question 30

The number of orange smoke floats to be carried in a lifeboat is.

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B: 2

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A: 3

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C: 4

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D: 5

Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF) (Set 1)

Average mass of persons permitted to board a rigid liferaft shall be.

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