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PSSR Exit Exam: Set 2

PSSR Exit Exam MCQ’s

Question 1: Ground garbage which will be discharged into the sea must be able to pass through a screen with a mesh size no longer than:

Question 2: During fueling operation, which of the listed precautions should be taken when topping off fuel tanks?

Question 3: Answering signals made by life-saving stations when signals seen from a ship by day are:

Question 4: The person steering the ship when required is:

Question 5: The ISM code requires work procedures that ensure performance:

Question 6: The poop deck is located:

Question 7: The international distress, safety, and calling frequency is channel:

Question 8: If more than one life raft is manned after the vessel has sunk, what action will aid in your rescue?

Question 9: If it was required to abandon ship, you should:

Question 10: A muster station list includes:

Question 11: When should the control of flooding of your vessel be addressed?

Question 12: A motor lifeboat shall carry sufficient fuel to operate continuously for a period of:

Question 13: What could occur if a person suffering from hypothermia is vertically lifted in a rescue sling to the helicopter?

Question 14: Life buoys are subjected to which of the following tests?

Question 15: A continuous ringing of a ship’s bell indicates:

Question 16: After being called to muster stations, if some time will elapse before abandonment, the master should ensure that all passengers and crew:

Question 17: You have heard the signal seven short + one prolonged blast. You should:

Question 18: Information on safety and hazard control practices and procedures on a vessel is described in:

Question 19: Smoking is only permitted in the galley between meals:

Question 20: A person who sees someone fall overboard should:

Question 21: Safety equipment is checked by the crew:

Question 22: Eye protection is required for which of the following hazards?

Question 23: Welding shields primarily protect against:

Question 24: Hearing protection is required when you are exposed to a noise level of 85 decibels or higher for an 8-hour period of time:

Question 25: Which of the following types of gloves should you wear when working with chemicals?

Question 26: Personal protective equipment is required when:

Question 27: The safe and efficient use of the face piece of a demand-type self-contained breathing apparatus is directly influenced by:

Question 28: The person responsible for ensuring that the required drills are carried out is the:

Question 29: Information on fire safety and hazard control practices and procedures on a vessel is described in:

Question 30: In the event of a person falling overboard, you would:



  1. Ground garbage which will be discharged into the sea must be able to pass through a screen with a mesh size no longer than
    a. 25 millimeters
    b. 50 millimeters
    c. 75 millimeters
    d. 100 millimeters
    Answer: a. 25 millimeters
  2. During fueling operation, which of the listed precautions should be taken when topping off fuel tanks?
    a. Reduce the pumping rate by closing the deck filling valve
    b. Close all overflow valves
    c. Place 5-gallon containers under all flange connections in the fuel line
    d. Reduce the pumping rate and sound tanks frequently
    Answer: d. Reduce the pumping rate and sound tanks frequently
  3. Answering signals made by life-saving stations when signals seen from a ship by day are
    a. Orange smoke signal
    b. Parachute rocket
    c. Hand flare
    d. Black ball
    Answer: d. Black ball
  4. The person steering the ship when required is
    a. Able seaman
    b. Cadet
    c. Third officer
    d. Second officer
    Answer: a. Able seaman
  5. The ISM code requires work procedures that ensure performance
    a. Superior
    b. Profitable
    c. Safe
    d. Excellent
    Answer: c. Safe
  6. The poop deck is located
    a. Adjacent to the steering flat
    b. Fore part of the ship
    c. Above the bridge
    d. Above the engine room
    Answer: d. Above the engine room
  7. The international distress, safety, and calling frequency is channel
    a. 16
    b. 18
    c. 22
    d. 13
    Answer: a. 16
  8. If more than one life raft is manned after the vessel has sunk, what action will aid in your rescue?
    a. Each raft should go in a different direction in search of land
    b. The possibility of a search aircraft finding you is increased by spreading out
    c. Tie each of the rafts together and try to stay in a single group
    d. Reduce the number of life rafts
    Answer: c. Tie each of the rafts together and try to stay in a single group
  9. If it was required to abandon ship, you should
    a. Push all passengers to slip into the water or life raft
    b. Assist the passengers to slip into the water or life raft
    c. Get all passengers off before inflating the life raft
    d. Jump into the water first to encourage passengers to follow you
    Answer: b. Assist the passengers to slip into the water or life raft
  10. A muster station list includes
    a. The place of emergency assembly
    b. The emergency signals used by the vessel
    c. The allocation of lifeboats for passengers only
    d. The allowance of personal property you can take
    Answer: a. The place of emergency assembly
  11. When should the control of flooding of your vessel be addressed?
    a. Only if a threat exists
    b. Following control of fire
    c. Following restoration of vital services
    d. First
    Answer: d. First
  12. A motor lifeboat shall carry sufficient fuel to operate continuously for a period of which duration?
    a. 12 hours
    b. 18 hours
    c. 24 hours
    d. 36 hours
    Answer: c. 24 hours
  13. You are evacuating crew members from a survival craft that has been adrift in the North Atlantic for several days. What could occur if a person suffering from hypothermia is vertically lifted in a rescue sling to the helicopter?
    a. A decrease in the symptoms of hypothermia
    b. Temporary blindness from the altitude change
    c. Severe shock or cardiac arrest
    d. Frostbite on exposed areas
    Answer: c. Severe shock or cardiac arrest
  14. Life buoys are subjected to which of the following tests?
    a. Drop test
    b. Fire test
    c. Flotation test
    d. All of the above
    Answer: d. All of the above
  15. A continuous ringing of a ship’s bell indicates
    a. Go to muster station
    b. Abandon ship
    c. A fire emergency
    d. Dinner is ready
    Answer: c. A fire emergency
  16. After being called to muster stations, if some time will elapse before abandonment, the master should ensure that all passengers and crew
    a. Have a glass of whiskey to keep them warm
    b. Go to the toilet before abandoning
    c. Choose the life raft they want to go into
    d. Have a good drink of water and collect grab bags and warm clothing
    Answer: d. Have a good drink of water and collect grab bags and warm clothing
  17. You have heard the signal seven short + one prolonged blast. You should
    a. Report directly to your muster station with your suitcase and life jacket
    b. Jump overboard
    c. Collect the nearest available life jacket and proceed on deck as fast as possible
    d. Seek out other passengers to find out the nature of the problem
    Answer: c. Collect the nearest available life jacket and proceed on deck as fast as possible
  18. Information on safety and hazard control practices and procedures on a vessel is described in
    a. Your employment contract
    b. The vessel’s logbook
    c. The instructions written on lifebuoys
    d. The vessel’s safety management manual
    Answer: d. The vessel’s safety management manual
  19. Smoking is only permitted in the galley between meals
    a. True
    b. False
    Answer: b. False
  20. A person who sees someone fall overboard should
    a. Go to the bridge for the distress flares
    b. Run to the radio room to send an emergency message
    c. Call for help and keep the individual in sight
    d. Immediately jump in the water to assist the individual
    Answer: c. Call for help and keep the individual in sight
  21. Safety equipment is checked by the crew
    a. Before and during each voyage
    b. Only at annual surveys
    c. Not the responsibility of the crew
    d. If it is damaged
    Answer: a. Before and during each voyage
  22. Eye protection is required for which of the following hazards?
    a. Flying particles
    b. Liquid chemicals, acids, or caustic liquids
    c. Chemical gases or vapors
    d. All of the above
    Answer: d. All of the above
  23. Welding shields primarily protect against
    a. Dust
    b. Metal splatter
    c. Splashes
    d. Flying particles
    Answer: b. Metal splatter
  24. Hearing protection is required when you are exposed to a noise level of 85 decibels or higher for an 8-hour period of time
    a. True
    b. False
    Answer: a. True
  25. Which of the following types of gloves should you wear when working with chemicals?
    a. Butyl rubber gloves
    b. Fabric gloves
    c. Leather gloves
    d. Both A and C
    Answer: a. Butyl rubber gloves
  26. Personal protective equipment is required when
    a. Employers suffer an injury
    b. Employees suffer an injury
    c. An employee asks for it
    d. Engineering, work practice, and administrative controls do not provide sufficient protection against hazards
    Answer: d. Engineering, work practice, and administrative controls do not provide sufficient protection against hazards
  27. The safe and efficient use of the face piece of a demand-type self-contained breathing apparatus is directly influenced by
    a. The donning of the face piece
    b. The stowing of the face piece
    c. The maintenance of the face piece
    d. All of the above
    Answer: d. All of the above
  28. The person responsible for ensuring that the required drills are carried out is the
    a. The local waterways inspector
    b. The master, skipper, or designated person
    c. The engineer on board
    d. The owner
    Answer: b. The master, skipper, or designated person
  29. Information on fire safety and hazard control practices and procedures on a vessel is described in
    a. The engine room log
    b. The vessel’s safety management
    c. The bar diary
    d. The instruction written on fire extinguishers
    Answer: b. The vessel’s safety management
  30. In the event of a person falling overboard, you would
    a. Encourage passengers to jump in to rescue the MOB
    b. Ask passengers to stand back to allow crew to manage the emergency
    c. Jump overboard to rescue the MOB
    d. Push the passengers into the cabin and lock the door
    Answer: b. Ask passengers to stand back to allow crew to manage the emergency
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Marine Engineer | Fleet Management Ltd | MERI Mumbai
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