1. Which essential stability and structural document forms a mandatory part of the vessel's emergency contingency plan?
- A. List of passengers
- B. Damage control plan
- C. List of crew
- D. List of cabins
Answer: B — Damage control plan
The correct answer is "Damage control plan". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
2. Which passenger safety and crowd management document is an integral component of the shipboard emergency contingency plan?
- A. List of passengers
- B. Evacuation plan
- C. Ships salient features
- D. List of crew
Answer: B — Evacuation plan
The correct answer is "Evacuation plan". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
3. Which firefighting and emergency arrangement plan is a mandatory part of the ship's emergency contingency documentation?
- A. Fire control plan
- B. List of crew
- C. Ships salient features
- D. List of cabins
Answer: A — Fire control plan
The correct answer is "Fire control plan". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
4. The stage of a crisis when the way people react to warnings differs is.
- A. Warning stage
- B. Impact stage
- C. Evacuation stage
- D. Recoil stage
Answer: A — Warning stage
The correct answer is "Warning stage". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
5. The stage of a crisis when physical and psychological effect start to set in is.
- A. Warning stage
- B. Impact stage
- C. Evacuation stage
- D. Recoil stage
Answer: B — Impact stage
The correct answer is "Impact stage". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
6. The stage of a crisis when crew must be prepared for the behaviours of the passengers is.
- A. Warning stage
- B. Impact stage
- C. Evacuation stage
- D. Recoil stage
Answer: B — Impact stage
The correct answer is "Impact stage". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
7. The stage of a crisis when clear instructions and effective organisation is required is.
- A. Warning stage
- B. Evacuation stage
- C. Impact stage
- D. Recoil stage
Answer: B — Evacuation stage
The correct answer is "Evacuation stage". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
8. Which primary emergency response document detailing duties and alarm signals is part of the ship's contingency plan?
- A. List of passengers
- B. List of crew
- C. Ships salient features
- D. Muster list and emergency instructions
Answer: D — Muster list and emergency instructions
The correct answer is "Muster list and emergency instructions". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
9. In a crisis management fire scenario, what immediate containment measure must the central command team prioritize?
- A. Finding out the cause of fire
- B. Checking readiness of fire fighting equipment
- C. Taking head count of crew
- D. Identification and shutdown of ventilation
Answer: D — Identification and shutdown of ventilation
The correct answer is "Identification and shutdown of ventilation". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
10. In a crisis management fire scenario, what operational coordination step must the central command team take for emergency response teams?
- A. Taking head count of crew
- B. Checking readiness of fire fighting equipment
- C. Identification of a safe working area and deployment of the emergency response teams
- D. Limiting information to the passengers
Answer: C — Identification of a safe working area and deployment of the emergency response teams
The correct answer is "Identification of a safe working area and deployment of the emergency response teams". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
11. In a crisis management fire scenario, what initial situational assessment must the central command team carry out?
- A. Taking head count of crew
- B. Checking readiness of fire fighting equipment
- C. Identification of the source and size of the fire
- D. Limiting information to the passengers
Answer: C — Identification of the source and size of the fire
The correct answer is "Identification of the source and size of the fire". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
12. Crew emergency procedures which are ship specific are developed by.
- A. The administration
- B. The shipping company
- C. The master
- D. Company training officer
Answer: B — The shipping company
The spoken signal 'PAN-PAN' (transmitted three times) indicates an urgency message concerning the safety of a vessel or person, whereas 'MAYDAY' is reserved strictly for grave and imminent danger.
13. Which key structural drawing showing all vessel spaces and escape routes is included in the emergency contingency plan?
- A. General arrangement plan
- B. List of crew
- C. Ships salient features
- D. List of cabins
Answer: A — General arrangement plan
The correct answer is "General arrangement plan". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
14. During the voyage operational tests of watertight doors shall take place.
- A. Half-yearly
- B. Quarterly
- C. Monthly
- D. Weekly
Answer: D — Weekly
The correct answer is "Weekly". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
15. The angle of heel on account of crowding of passengers to one side shall not exceed.
- A. 5 degrees
- B. 10 degrees
- C. 15 degrees
- D. 20 degrees
Answer: B — 10 degrees
Under SOLAS Chapter II-1, the angle of heel resulting from passenger crowding to one side of the vessel during an emergency must not exceed 10°.
16. With the ship upright, watertight doors shall be capable of being closed from the bridge in.
- A. Not more than 60 seconds
- B. Not more than 90 seconds
- C. Not more than 120 seconds
- D. Not more than 150 seconds
Answer: A — Not more than 60 seconds
Under SOLAS Chapter II-1 Regulation 13.5, power-operated sliding watertight doors must be capable of closing simultaneously from the central bridge console in not more than 60 seconds with the ship in an upright position.
17. The angle of heel on account of turning the ship shall not exceed.
- A. 5 degrees
- B. 10 degrees
- C. 15 degrees
- D. 20 degrees
Answer: B — 10 degrees
Under SOLAS passenger ship intact stability criteria, the angle of heel on account of turning the ship must not exceed 10°.
18. A power-operated sliding watertight door shall be limited to a maximum clear opening of.
- A. 1.0 m
- B. 1.2 m
- C. 1.5 m
- D. 1.7 m
Answer: B — 1.2 m
Under SOLAS Chapter II-1 Regulation 13, power-operated sliding watertight doors in passenger ships are normally restricted to a maximum clear opening width of 1.20 meters.
19. At an angle of heel equal to or greater than 30 degrees, the righting lever GZ shall be at least.
- A. 0.1 m
- B. 0.2 m
- C. 0.3 m
- D. 0.4 m
Answer: B — 0.2 m
The 2008 IS Code requires the righting lever GZ to be at least 0.20 meters at an angle of heel equal to or greater than 30°.
20. Watertight doors shall be capable to being closed with the ship listed either way by.
- A. 5 degrees
- B. 10 degrees
- C. 15 degrees
- D. 20 degrees
Answer: C — 15 degrees
The correct answer is "15 degrees". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
21. The initial metacentric height shall not be less than.
- A. 0.15 m
- B. 0.30 m
- C. 0.45 m
- D. 1.50 m
Answer: A — 0.15 m
Under the IMO Intact Stability Code (2008 IS Code) Section 2.2.4, the initial metacentric height (GM0) for passenger and cargo ships must not be less than 0.15 meters in all loading conditions.
22. All watertight doors in watertight bulkheads, in use at sea shall be operated.
- A. Weekly
- B. Daily
- C. Monthly
- D. Bi-monthly
Answer: B — Daily
The correct answer is "Daily". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
23. Supplementary emergency lighting for ro-ro ships public spaces and alleyways shall be for.
- A. 6 hours
- B. 3 hours
- C. 9hours
- D. 12 hours
Answer: B — 3 hours
The correct answer is "3 hours". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
24. At every muster and embarkation station, emergency lighting should be available for.
- A. 12 hours
- B. 36 hours
- C. 24 hours
- D. 48 hours
Answer: B — 36 hours
Under SOLAS Chapter II-1 Regulation 42, passenger ships must have an emergency source of electrical power capable of operating emergency lighting at muster/embarkation stations and navigation lights for 36 hours.
25. A decision support system for emergency management shall be provided.
- A. In the ships control room
- B. On the navigation bridge
- C. In the masters cabin
- D. In the chief engineers cabin
Answer: B — On the navigation bridge
SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 29 requires all passenger ships to be provided with a Decision Support System for Emergency Management on the navigation bridge to assist the master with automated emergency response checklists.
26. When normal lighting is lost, supplementary lighting in cabins should remain on for minimum for?
- A. 120 minutes
- B. 90 minutes
- C. 60 minutes
- D. 30 minutes
Answer: D — 30 minutes
The correct answer is "30 minutes". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
27. For navigation lights emergency power should be available for.
- A. 12 hours
- B. 36 hours
- C. 24 hours
- D. 48 hours
Answer: B — 36 hours
The correct answer is "36 hours". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
28. Emergency source of power shall not be located.
- A. Forward to the steering flat
- B. Forward of the bridge
- C. Forward of the engine room
- D. Forward of the collision bulkhead
Answer: D — Forward of the collision bulkhead
SOLAS Chapter II-1 Regulation 42.1.3 explicitly prohibits locating the emergency source of electrical power, emergency switchboard, or emergency generator forward of the collision bulkhead.
29. Fire and lifeboat stations are required to be listed on the.
- A. Ship's articles
- B. Manning list
- C. Official log book
- D. Muster list ("Station Bill")
Answer: D — Muster list ("Station Bill")
The correct answer is "Muster list ("Station Bill")". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
30. All portable fire extinguishers must be capable of being.
- A. Carried by hand to a fire
- B. Carried or rolled to a fire
- C. Recharged in the field
- D. Used on class "B" Fire
Answer: A — Carried by hand to a fire
The correct answer is "Carried by hand to a fire". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
