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Set 12 of the General Ship Knowledge (GSK) exit exam bank — 30 of 447 questions, with the correct option marked and a one-line explanation for every one. Read it end to end, jump to a single set, or search it — then sit the same bank as a timed paper. The real DG Shipping exit exam is 30 marks with 15 to pass.

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Set 12 — 30 GSK exit exam questions with answers

1. Redness in the EYE can be caused by

  • A. Fall
  • B. Lack of oxygen
  • C. Welding
  • D. Flying dust
Answer: C — Welding
Direct exposure to the intense light and UV radiation from welding without proper eye protection can cause conjunctivitis (redness) and other forms of eye irritation or damage.

2. What is the most likely course of Accident when working with Sharp tools

  • A. Falls
  • B. Cuts
  • C. Head injury
  • D. Suffocation
Answer: B — Cuts
Working with sharp tools inherently carries a high risk of accidental cuts to the skin. Proper handling, maintenance, and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are crucial to prevent such injuries.

3. What is the most likely cause of "chaptericle in eye"

  • A. Flying dust
  • B. Lack of oxygen
  • C. Fall
  • D. Sharp objects
Answer: A — Flying dust
Particles of dust or debris can become airborne during work and enter the eye, causing irritation, abrasion, and potentially more serious injury, hence the term 'chaptericle in eye' (likely referring to foreign particle in eye).

4. "Cuts" are caused by

  • A. Blunt chisels
  • B. Sharp objects
  • C. Hammers
  • D. Flat spanners
Answer: B — Sharp objects
Cuts are lacerations caused by sharp edges. Therefore, sharp objects, including tools like knives, chisels, or blades, are the most direct cause of cuts.

5. What is the most likely cause of Accident when working on oily surfaces

  • A. Sprains
  • B. Cuts
  • C. Suffocation
  • D. Slips
Answer: D — Slips
Oily surfaces are notoriously slippery, making slips and subsequent falls a primary risk when working in such environments. Ensuring surfaces are clean and dry, or using appropriate footwear, mitigates this hazard.

6. One should use _____________ to protect Nose, Mouth and Face

  • A. Face shield
  • B. Hand gloves
  • C. Safety Goggles
  • D. Safety shoes
Answer: A — Face shield
A face shield, often used in conjunction with safety goggles, provides comprehensive protection for the face, including the nose and mouth, against splashes, flying particles, and sparks.

7. "Suffocation" can be occur due to

  • A. Dust in atmosphere
  • B. Insufficient oxygen
  • C. Pollution
  • D. Electrocution
Answer: B — Insufficient oxygen
Suffocation occurs when the body is deprived of oxygen, which can happen in enclosed spaces due to displacement of air, consumption of oxygen, or the presence of inert gases.

8. What is the most likely cause of fracture limbs

  • A. Flying dust
  • B. Too much noise.
  • C. Sharp objects
  • D. Fall
Answer: D — Fall
Falls from height, slips, or being struck by falling objects are common causes of fractures. A fall is a direct mechanism that can lead to broken limbs.

9. "Boiler Suit" is utilised to protect______________

  • A. Nose & mouth, Face
  • B. Body
  • C. Head
  • D. Feet
Answer: B — Body
A boiler suit, or coveralls, is designed to protect the wearer's entire body from dirt, grease, minor impacts, and certain chemical splashes, providing a layer of protection over regular clothing.

10. What is the most likely cause of Chemical burns

  • A. Welding
  • B. Lack of oxygen
  • C. Acids and alkalis
  • D. Too much noise
Answer: C — Acids and alkalis
Chemical burns are typically caused by direct contact with corrosive substances like acids and alkalis. These chemicals can rapidly damage skin and tissues.

11. "Safety Helmet" is utilised to protect_____________

  • A. Nose & mouth, Face
  • B. Head
  • C. Body
  • D. Hands
Answer: B — Head
A safety helmet is specifically designed to protect the head from falling objects, impacts, and blows, preventing serious head injuries.

12. "Hand Gloves" are utilised to protect______________

  • A. Hands
  • B. Nose & mouth, Face
  • C. Feet
  • D. Body
Answer: A — Hands
Hand gloves are Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifically designed to protect the hands and fingers from cuts, burns, chemicals, and other workplace hazards.

13. What is the most likely course of Accident when working under Falling objects

  • A. Head injury
  • B. Eyes injury
  • C. Falls
  • D. Burns
Answer: A — Head injury
Working beneath areas where objects could fall poses a significant risk of head injury. A safety helmet is essential PPE in such scenarios.

14. Ear Muffs will protect ____________

  • A. Feet
  • B. Eyes
  • C. Hands
  • D. Ears
Answer: D — Ears
Ear muffs are a form of hearing protection designed to cover the entire external ear, effectively reducing the level of noise reaching the eardrum and protecting the ears from damage.

15. Under STCW Code Table A-II/4, what is the mandatory requirement regarding system maintenance, inspection, and testing during General Ship Knowledge operations?

  • A. Optional adherence based on vessel size
  • B. Applicable only during drydock operations
  • C. Strict compliance with approved safety procedures and flag state regulations
  • D. Verbal recommendation without documentation
Answer: C — Strict compliance with approved safety procedures and flag state regulations
STCW Code Table A-II/4 mandates strict compliance with approved safety protocols for General Ship Knowledge.

16. The vessels position is plotted on the chart as

  • A. Latitude only
  • B. Latitude and Longitude
  • C. Longitude only
  • D. Greenwich Mean Time
Answer: B — Latitude and Longitude
A vessel's position on a nautical chart is defined by its latitude (North or South of the equator) and longitude (East or West of the Prime Meridian), plotted as a specific point.

17. House flag is the flag of the

  • A. Port of call
  • B. Country
  • C. State
  • D. Shipping Company
Answer: D — Shipping Company
The house flag, also known as the owner's flag or company flag, is unique to each shipping company and is flown to identify the company that owns or operates the vessel.

18. The Intercode flag which is hoisted when there is a pilot on board is

  • A. P
  • B. A
  • C. G
  • D. H
Answer: D — H
The 'H' flag in the International Code of Signals signifies 'I have a pilot on board'. It is hoisted to inform other vessels that a pilot is aboard and navigational assistance is being provided.

19. Finished with wheel

  • A. Change to auto pilot
  • B. Change over to emergency steering
  • C. Helms no longer required
  • D. Switch off steering motor
Answer: C — Helms no longer required
When the helm order 'Finished with wheel' is given, it signifies that manual steering is no longer required. The helm is therefore 'finished', meaning the helmsman is relieved of duty.

20. Match the term "COMPASS ROSE" with the most suitable answers given below

  • A. 60 nautical miles
  • B. Green buoy
  • C. Solar system
  • D. 360 degrees
Answer: D — 360 degrees
A compass rose, depicted on charts and compasses, is a circle graduated into 360 degrees, representing directions. It is fundamental for determining bearings and courses.

21. Whilst receiving bunkers you must hoist Intercode flag

  • A. “B” (Bravo)
  • B. “D” (Delta)
  • C. “A” (Alpha)
  • D. “C” (Charlie)
Answer: A — “B” (Bravo)
International Code Flag 'B' (Bravo) is hoisted during the transfer of oils or dangerous liquids and gases, including bunkering operations, to signal that the vessel is handling hazardous cargo.

22. Match the term "DISTANCE" with the most suitable answers given below

  • A. Divider
  • B. Parallel ruler
  • C. Depth in metres
  • D. Planet
Answer: A — Divider
When navigating using charts, a divider is a crucial tool used for measuring and transferring distances between two points on the chart, representing a specific length.

23. Match the term "STARBOARD SIDE OF CHANNEL" with the most suitable answers given below

  • A. Solar system
  • B. Compass error
  • C. Green buoy
  • D. Bay of Bengal
Answer: C — Green buoy
According to IALA (International Association of Lighthouse Authorities) buoyage system, the starboard side of a channel, when entering from seaward, is marked by a green buoy.

24. Match the term "ONE DEGREE" with the most suitable answers given below

  • A. Compass error
  • B. 360 degrees
  • C. 30 nautical miles
  • D. 60 nautical miles
Answer: D — 60 nautical miles
On a nautical chart, one degree of latitude is equivalent to 60 nautical miles. This is a fundamental conversion used in celestial and terrestrial navigation.

25. Match the term "OCEAN CHART" with the most suitable answers given below

  • A. Depth in metres
  • B. Green conical buoy
  • C. Red can buoy
  • D. Planet
Answer: A — Depth in metres
Ocean charts cover vast areas of the sea and are typically used for offshore navigation. Their primary function is to show depths and general seafloor topography, hence 'depth in metres' is the most relevant associated term.

26. Flag clips are used to join together two or more

  • A. Seizing wires
  • B. Flags
  • C. Heaving lines
  • D. Halyards
Answer: B — Flags
Flag clips are specifically designed fasteners used to attach multiple flags together, typically for hoisting them on a single halyard for signalling purposes.

27. A strict fire and safety patrol should be kept in the dry dock because

  • A. There are shore staff present on board
  • B. There is no water in dry dock
  • C. Of repair work being carried out
  • D. There is no ship power supply
Answer: C — Of repair work being carried out
During repair work in a dry dock, the presence of flammable materials and hot work increases the risk of fire. A strict fire and safety patrol is essential to mitigate these risks.

28. A vessel steering a course of zero degrees true from the equator without the effect of wind or current

  • A. Increases in longitude steadily
  • B. Increases in latitude steadily
  • C. Decreases in latitude steadily
  • D. Decreases in longitude steadily
Answer: B — Increases in latitude steadily
Steering a course of 000 degrees True from the Equator means travelling directly north along a meridian. As a vessel moves north from the Equator, its latitude steadily increases.

29. The colour of a starboard hand buoy is:

  • A. Green
  • B. Red
  • C. Brown
  • D. Orange
Answer: A — Green
According to the IALA buoyage system, a starboard hand buoy, marking the starboard side of a channel when entering from seaward, is colored green.

30. A vessel steering a course of 090 degrees true from the Greenwich Meridian without the effect of wind or current

  • A. Decreases in easterly longitude steadily
  • B. Increases in easterly longitude steadily
  • C. Increases in westerly longitude steadily
  • D. Decreases in westerly longitude steadily
Answer: B — Increases in easterly longitude steadily
A vessel steering a course of 090 degrees True from the Greenwich Meridian means it is travelling directly east along a line of longitude. As a vessel moves east, its easterly longitude increases.

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