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Set 13 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 13 — 30 GSK exit exam questions with answers

1. Match the term "STARBOARD HAND" with the most suitable answers given below

  • A. Red can buoy
  • B. Green conical buoy
  • C. Depth in metres
  • D. Parallel ruler
Answer: B — Green conical buoy
In the IALA buoyage system, a starboard hand mark (buoy) is typically green and often conical in shape, indicating the starboard side of a channel.

2. Match the term "PORT HAND BUOY" with the most suitable answers given below

  • A. Green conical buoy
  • B. Depth in metres
  • C. Red can buoy
  • D. Star
Answer: C — Red can buoy
A port hand buoy, in the IALA buoyage system, is typically red and can-shaped, marking the port side of a channel when entering from seaward.

3. When there is any under water diving:

  • A. Flag B is hoisted
  • B. Flag P is hoisted
  • C. Flag O is hoisted
  • D. Flag A is hoisted
Answer: D — Flag A is hoisted
When underwater diving operations are in progress, the 'Divers Down' flag (International Code Flag 'A') must be displayed to warn other vessels and prevent navigation in the immediate vicinity.

4. Equator is at

  • A. 180 degrees East
  • B. 90 degrees North
  • C. 90 degrees south
  • D. 0 degrees
Answer: D — 0 degrees
The Equator is defined as the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth at 0 degrees latitude, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

5. What specific safety precaution must be observed when managing system maintenance, inspection, and testing for General Ship Knowledge on board?

  • A. Proceeding without informing the officer on watch
  • B. Conducting a thorough risk assessment and briefing all involved personnel prior to starting work
  • C. Delegating tasks exclusively to untrained crew members
  • D. Disabling automated safety alarms to save time
Answer: B — Conducting a thorough risk assessment and briefing all involved personnel prior to starting work
Risk assessments and pre-job briefings ensure all team members understand hazards during General Ship Knowledge operations.

6. The latitude of north pole is at

  • A. 100 degrees North
  • B. 0 degrees North
  • C. 90 degrees North
  • D. 20 degrees South
Answer: C — 90 degrees North
The North Pole is located at the northernmost point of the Earth, defined as 90 degrees North latitude. This is the point where all lines of longitude converge.

7. The shape of a port hand buoy is:

  • A. Conical
  • B. Can
  • C. Hexagonal
  • D. Circular
Answer: B — Can
In the IALA buoyage system, port hand buoys, which mark the left side of a channel when entering from seaward, are typically can-shaped.

8. The Intercode flag which is hoisted before the vessel is ready to sail is

  • A. B
  • B. A
  • C. P
  • D. Q
Answer: C — P
International Code Flag 'P' (Preparative) is hoisted when a vessel is ready to sail, signalling that it is preparing to depart or has finished loading.

9. A vessel when steering by auto-pilot the helmsman

  • A. Not Required on break Bridge
  • B. Can be engage on deck
  • C. Required to stand by on bridge
  • D. Can go off duty
Answer: C — Required to stand by on bridge
Even when a vessel is steering by auto-pilot, the helmsman is still required to be on duty and vigilant on the bridge. This is to ensure immediate manual intervention if the auto-pilot fails or circumstances change.

10. Ensign flag is the flag of the

  • A. Country
  • B. State
  • C. Shipping Company
  • D. Port of call
Answer: A — Country
The ensign is the national flag flown by a merchant ship, signifying its country of registration, as per international maritime law and conventions.

11. A merchant ship is dry docked at intervals of

  • A. 10 months
  • B. 30 months
  • C. 20 months
  • D. 18 months
Answer: B — 30 months
Merchant ships are required to undergo dry-docking for hull inspection and maintenance at regular intervals, typically not exceeding 30 months, as mandated by classification societies and SOLAS.

12. Match the term "VENUS" with the most suitable answers given below

  • A. Moon
  • B. Depth in metres
  • C. Star
  • D. Planet
Answer: D — Planet
Venus is one of the planets orbiting our Sun, making it a celestial body within the solar system.

13. Coastal charts are available as:

  • A. Bar charts
  • B. Temperature charts
  • C. Mercator charts
  • D. Solar charts
Answer: C — Mercator charts
Coastal charts are typically produced using the Mercator projection, which allows for easier plotting of courses and bearings, as rhumb lines are represented as straight lines.

14. Match the term "COURSE" with the most suitable answers given below

  • A. Moon
  • B. Divider
  • C. Parallel ruler
  • D. Depth in metres
Answer: C — Parallel ruler
A parallel ruler is a navigational instrument used to transfer bearings or courses from a compass rose on a chart to the vessel's position or desired track.

15. One nautical mile is equal to

  • A. 1865 meters
  • B. 1825 meters
  • C. 1852 meters
  • D. 1800 meters
Answer: C — 1852 meters
A nautical mile is defined as exactly 1852 meters, a standard used in maritime and aeronautical navigation worldwide.

16. A Mercator chart has the following identity:

  • A. Alphabetical Code
  • B. Title and a number
  • C. Only number
  • D. Only title
Answer: B — Title and a number
Mercator charts are uniquely identified by both a title, which describes the area they cover, and a specific number for easy referencing and ordering.

17. Courtesy Flag is the flag of the

  • A. Country in which the ship is registered
  • B. Commonwealth Countries
  • C. Company
  • D. Country which the ship is calling
Answer: D — Country which the ship is calling
A courtesy flag is the national flag of the country a vessel is visiting, flown at the foremast as a sign of respect and adherence to local maritime protocols.

18. The Intercode flag which is hoisted when the vessel requires a pilot is

  • A. H
  • B. P
  • C. Q
  • D. G
Answer: D — G
International Code Flag 'G' (Geg) is hoisted by a vessel when pilot is required, indicating its need for navigational assistance.

19. The Intercode flag which is hoisted when the vessel requires free pratique is

  • A. B
  • B. P
  • C. Q
  • D. A
Answer: C — Q
International Code Flag 'Q' (Quebec) is hoisted when a vessel requests free pratique, signifying that it has no quarantine concerns and is ready for pratique to be granted.

20. Match the term "AZIMUTH MIRROR" with the most suitable answers given below

  • A. Solar system
  • B. Compass error
  • C. 60 nautical miles
  • D. Green buoy
Answer: B — Compass error
An azimuth mirror is used in conjunction with a compass to take bearings of celestial bodies or terrestrial objects, aiding in determining compass error.

21. The earth is a planet in the

  • A. Solar system
  • B. Satellite system
  • C. Lunar system
  • D. Nuclear system
Answer: A — Solar system
The Earth is the third planet from the Sun and is part of the Solar System, which includes the Sun and all the celestial bodies that orbit it.

22. A Mercator chart is a:

  • A. Pictorial chart
  • B. Stellar chart
  • C. Navigational chart
  • D. Polar chart
Answer: C — Navigational chart
A Mercator chart is a navigational chart that uses the Mercator projection, making it suitable for plotting courses and determining bearings accurately for sea voyages.

23. Knot is a unit of speed equal to ________ meters per hour

  • A. 2000
  • B. 1900
  • C. 1852
  • D. 2100
Answer: C — 1852
A knot is a unit of speed equivalent to one nautical mile per hour. Since one nautical mile is 1852 meters, a knot is equal to 1852 meters per hour.

24. Match the term "MUMBAI HARBOUR" with the most suitable answers given below

  • A. Compass error
  • B. 60 nautical miles
  • C. Green buoy
  • D. Plan chart
Answer: D — Plan chart
Harbour charts, like the one for Mumbai Harbour, are large-scale charts that provide detailed information about a specific port or harbor area, thus they are a type of plan chart.

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

  • A. Compass error
  • B. Green buoy
  • C. Solar system
  • D. 60 nautical miles
Answer: C — Solar system
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and is a significant celestial body within our Solar System.

26. At night a port hand buoy has a _______ light

  • A. Red light
  • B. White light
  • C. Orange light
  • D. Green light
Answer: A — Red light
In the IALA buoyage system, port hand buoys are typically marked with a red light at night, corresponding to their red color during the day.

27. Which international regulation specifies the minimum standard for system maintenance, inspection, and testing concerning General Ship Knowledge?

  • A. Tonnage Measurement Convention 1969
  • B. Port State Control advisory note only
  • C. STCW Code Section A-II/4 and relevant SOLAS/MARPOL conventions
  • D. International Load Line Certificate Annex 3
Answer: C — STCW Code Section A-II/4 and relevant SOLAS/MARPOL conventions
STCW Code Section A-II/4 sets international standards for training and operational competency in General Ship Knowledge.

28. The cemented spurling pipe prevents

  • A. Water from entering into the chain locker
  • B. Cover from getting rusted
  • C. Seaman from falling into the chain locker
  • D. Rust from entering into the chain locker.
Answer: A — Water from entering into the chain locker
The spurling pipe, often cemented, is designed to prevent seawater from entering the chain locker when the anchor is being weighed, thus protecting the anchor chain and locker contents from excessive moisture.

29. The scope of cable depends on the

  • A. The size of the anchor
  • B. Length of anchor chain used
  • C. The size of the anchor chain
  • D. The thickness of the anchor chain
Answer: B — Length of anchor chain used
The scope of a cable, which is the ratio of the length of the anchor chain paid out to the depth of the water, is determined by the length of the anchor chain used, alongside other factors like environmental conditions.

30. The term anchor aweigh means

  • A. Anchor is sighted
  • B. Let go anchor
  • C. Anchor is lost
  • D. Anchor is running out
Answer: A — Anchor is sighted
The term 'anchor aweigh' is a nautical term indicating that the anchor is no longer in contact with the seabed, meaning it has been lifted clear of the bottom. It signifies the commencement of weighing anchor.

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