PSF - Passenger Ship Familiarization Exit Exam Questions - Set 8

Question 1

The emergency position indicating Radio beacon on a cargo vessel must be stowed.

Accepted Answer

D: So that it will float free if the vessel sinks

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A: In an inside passageway D) So that it will float free if the vessel sinks

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B: In an approved bracket

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C: So that it is accessible from the bridge of the vessel

Question 2

Recharging a previously used cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher is accomplished by.

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B: Replacing the propellant cartridge and refiling it with powder

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A: Authorized fire equipment servicing personnel only

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C: Puncturing the cartridge sea after installation

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D: Recharging the cartridge and refiling it with powder

Question 3

The air cylinder bottles in the survival craft should be refilled with.

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C: Compressed air

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A: Oxygen

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B: Nitrogen

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D: Nitrogen and oxygen

Question 4

Where would you look to find out what your duties are during a fire?

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B: Muster list

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A: Ship's articles

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C: Certificate of inspection

Question 5

Which statements is true concerning distress signals in a lifeboat?

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A: Hand held flares and orange smoke signals are required

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B: If hand held rocket propelled parachute flares are provided they are the only distress signals required

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C: Tow hand held smoke signals shall be provided

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D: A very pistol with twelve flares is required

Question 6

An inflatable liferaft can be launched by.

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C: Throwing the entire container overboard and then pulling on the operating cord to inflate the raft

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A: The float-free method only

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B: Breaking the weak link on the painter

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D: Removing the securing straps

Question 7

The tops of the thwarts side benches and the footings of a lifeboat are painted which of the following colours.

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B: International orange

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A: Yellow

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C: White

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D: Red

Question 8

Life jackets should be marked with the.

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D: Vessel's name

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A: Maximum weight allowed

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B: Stowage space assigned

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C: Vessel's home port

Question 9

An immersion suit must be equipped with.

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B: Orange smoke canister

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A: Air bottle for breathing

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C: Whistle, light and retroreflective materials

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D: Sea dye marker

Question 10

In what location must a duplicate fire control plan be located.

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B: Gangway

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A: Engine room

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C: Crew mess

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D: Chief mate's office

Question 11

The symbols for fire control plans are approved by which organization.

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D: International maritime organization

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A: National fire protection agency

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B: U.S Coast Guard

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C: International Association of classification Societies

Question 12

When boarding passengers into life boats, it would be beneficial to?

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B: Take extra food and blankets

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A: Take extra clothes

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C: Take extra shoes

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D: Take pillows

Question 13

Which statement is true concerning life jackets?

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

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A: Buoyant vests may be substituted for life jackets

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C: Life jackets must always be worn with the same side facing outwards to float properly

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D: Lightly stained or faded lifejackets will fail in the water and should not be used

Question 14

The self-activating smoke signal burns for.

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B: 15 minutes

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A: 9 minutes

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C: 12 minutes

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D: 18 minutes

Question 15

A passenger is every person other than.

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D: A child under one year of age

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A: A child under ten years of age

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B: A child under eight years of age

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C: A child under four years of age

Question 16

A passenger ship shall be subject to a renewal survey every.

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A: 12 months

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B: 18 months

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C: 24 months

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D: 36 months

Question 17

A passenger ship is a ship which carries more than.

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B: 12 passengers

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A: 6 passengers

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C: 18 passengers

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D: 24 passengers

Question 18

Ro-ro passenger ship is a passenger ship with.

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B: Ro-ro spaces

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A: Tween decks

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C: Container cell guides

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D: Hold spaces

Question 19

A passenger ship shall be subject to an initial survey before.

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B: The ship is put into service

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A: The sea trials

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C: The end of the first voyage

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D: Being launched form the yard

Question 20

The orange smoke in the boat burns for.

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B: 3 minutes

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A: 4 minutes

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C: 5 minutes

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D: 6 minutes

Question 21

What does EPIRB stand for?

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B: Emergency position indicating radio beacon

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A: Emergency position indicating radio buoy

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C: Emergency pulse indicating radio beacon

Question 22

A line throwing appliance [LTA] is used.

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C: To make connection between a distressed ship and a safe ship to pass towing line

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A: To pick up a survivor in water

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B: To life raft in water close to ship

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D: To connect to lifeboat in water

Question 23

If you are forced to abandon ship in a survival craft you should.

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A: Remain in vicinity of vessel

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B: Head for nearest land

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C: Head for closest sea lanes

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D: Have all hands vote for what to do

Question 24

The purpose of water spray system on an enclosed lifeboat is.

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B: Keeps the lifeboat reaching from combustion temperature while operating in fire

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A: Cool the lifeboat engine

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C: Keep the lifeboat warm in cold temperatures by applying heated water spray from engine to boat

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D: Put out the fire inside lifeboat

Question 25

How are lifelines attached to lifeboat?

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C: Securely attached around outside

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A: By serving

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B: By splicing one end of the line around the apparatus

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D: With an approved safety hook or shackle

Question 26

Signalling devices required on inflatable life raft include a.

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B: Orange smoke signal

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A: Very pistol 3

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C: Air horn

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D: Lantern

Question 27

What is the life saving signal for( you are seen) assistance will be given as soon as possible?

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C: Orange smoke signal

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A: Green star rocket

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B: Red star rocket

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D: Horizontal motion of a flag

Question 28

When firing the line throwing apparatus should be held at?

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B: 45 degrees to the horizontal

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A: 30 degrees to the horizontal

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C: 60 degrees to the horizontal

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D: 75 degrees to the horizontal

Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF) (Set 8)

The emergency position indicating Radio beacon on a cargo vessel must be stowed.

Questions in PSF Set 8

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