1. What is the spoken emergency signal for a man overboard on the VHF radio?
- A. Man overboard
- B. Pan-pan
- C. Mayday
- D. Security
Answer: B — Pan-pan
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.
2. Under Annex IV of COLREG, which of the following pyrotechnic or sound signals is recognized as an international distress signal?
- A. Gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about a minute
- B. International code signal of distress indicated by NC flags
- C. Flag Oscar
- D. Flag tango
Answer: B — International code signal of distress indicated by NC flags
The correct answer is "International code signal of distress indicated by NC flags". 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. You are in a survival craft broadcasting a distress message, what information would be essential to your rescuers.
- A. The nature of the distress
- B. The time of day
- C. Your radio call sign
- D. Your position by latitude and longitude
Answer: D — Your position by latitude and longitude
The correct answer is "Your position by latitude and longitude". 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. Answering signals made by life-saving stations when signals are seen from a ship by day are.
- A. Orange smoke signal
- B. Parachute rocket
- C. Hand flare
- D. Black ball
Answer: A — Orange smoke signal
The correct answer is "Orange smoke signal". 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. Which EPIRB transmits a distress alert that is received and relayed by an Inmarsat satellite?
- A. Class A EPIRB
- B. Class B EPIRB
- C. L-Band EPIRB
- D. Category I EPIRB
Answer: C — L-Band EPIRB
The correct answer is "L-Band EPIRB". 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. You hear on the radiotelephone the word Securite spoken three times this indicates that.
- A. A message of an urgent nature about the safety of a ship will follow
- B. A message about the safety of navigation will follow
- C. The sender is in distress and requests immediate assistance
- D. You should secure your radiotelephone
Answer: B — A message about the safety of navigation will follow
The correct answer is "A message about the safety of navigation will follow". 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 public address system shall be a loudspeaker installation enabling the broadcast of messages.
- A. Into all spaces where crew of passenger are present
- B. To bridge
- C. To engine room
- D. To forward deck
Answer: A — Into all spaces where crew of passenger are present
The correct answer is "Into all spaces where crew of passenger are present". 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 channel is designated as the VHF follow-on communications channel and is required in all portable survival craft equipment?
- A. Channel 6
- B. Channel 13
- C. Channel 16
- D. Channel 70
Answer: C — Channel 16
The correct answer is "Channel 16". 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 grounding scenario, the incident manager must consider.
- A. Stability of the ship
- B. Keeping the passengers in the dark
- C. Taking head count of crew
- D. Checking on pumping capacity
Answer: A — Stability of the ship
The correct answer is "Stability of the ship". 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. During an escalation of incidents, top priority should be given to.
- A. Operational safety
- B. Vessel safety
- C. Passenger and personnel safety
- D. Environmental safety
Answer: C — Passenger and personnel safety
The correct answer is "Passenger and personnel safety". 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. Which signal is detected as originating form SART?
- A. The Morse code distress series S-O-S repeated 3 times followed by DE and the vessel's call sign
- B. A line of blip code on a radar screen outward form the SART position along its line of bearing
- C. A line of blip code on a radar screen inward from the SART position to its own ship along its line of bearing
- D. The rescue personnel were monitoring the 3-cm radar
Answer: B — A line of blip code on a radar screen outward form the SART position along its line of bearing
The correct answer is "A line of blip code on a radar screen outward form the SART position along its line of bearing". 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. What would most likely prevent a SART signal from being detected?
- A. Signal absorption by the ionosphere
- B. The rescue personnel were monitoring the 10-cm radar
- C. Heavy sea swells
- D. The rescue personnel were monitoring the 3-cm radar
Answer: B — The rescue personnel were monitoring the 10-cm radar
The correct answer is "The rescue personnel were monitoring the 10-cm radar". 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.
13. How can the SART audible tone monitor be used?
- A. It inform survivors when the battery's charge condition has weakened
- B. It informs survivors that assistance may be nearby
- C. It informs survivors when the SART switches to the standby mode
- D. It informs survivors that a nearby vessel is signalling on DSC
Answer: B — It informs survivors that assistance may be nearby
The correct answer is "It informs survivors that assistance may be nearby". 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. Under Annex IV of COLREG, which of the following sound signals indicates distress and need of assistance?
- A. Flag Oscar
- B. Continuous sounding with fog signalling apparatus
- C. Flag bravo
- D. Flag tango
Answer: B — Continuous sounding with fog signalling apparatus
The correct answer is "Continuous sounding with fog signalling apparatus". 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. Under Annex IV of COLREG, which visual flag signal is recognized as an international code signal of distress?
- A. Flag Oscar
- B. International code signal of distress NC
- C. Flag tango
- D. Flag bravo
Answer: B — International code signal of distress NC
The correct answer is "International code signal of distress NC". 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.
16. A line throwing appliance unit contains.
- A. 2 projectiles
- B. 4 projectiles
- C. 3 projectiles
- D. 5 projectiles
Answer: B — 4 projectiles
The correct answer is "4 projectiles". 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.
17. If you have to abandon ship, the EPIRB can be used to.
- A. Hold the survival crafts head up into the seas
- B. Generate orange smoke
- C. Seal leaks in rubber rafts
- D. Send radio homing signals to searching aircraft
Answer: D — Send radio homing signals to searching aircraft
The correct answer is "Send radio homing signals to searching aircraft". 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.
18. What is the maximum length of time that distress flares are approved for?
- A. 1 and ½ years
- B. 3 and ½ years
- C. 2 years
- D. 5 years
Answer: B — 3 and ½ years
The correct answer is "3 and ½ years". 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.
19. Red parachute flares are called.
- A. Flare technics
- B. Pyrotechnics
- C. Fire technics
- D. Light technics
Answer: B — Pyrotechnics
The correct answer is "Pyrotechnics". 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.
20. On passenger ships an abandon ship drill and fire drill shall take place.
- A. Quarterly
- B. Weekly
- C. Monthly
- D. Bi-monthly
Answer: B — 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.
21. The emergency position indicating Radio beacon on a cargo vessel must be stowed.
- A. In an inside passageway
- B. In an approved bracket
- C. So that it is accessible from the bridge of the vessel
- D. So that it will float free if the vessel sinks
Answer: D — So that it will float free if the vessel sinks
The correct answer is "So that it will float free if the vessel sinks". 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.
22. Recharging a previously used cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher is accomplished by.
- A. Authorized fire equipment servicing personnel only
- B. Replacing the propellant cartridge and refiling it with powder
- C. Puncturing the cartridge sea after installation
- D. Recharging the cartridge and refiling it with powder
Answer: B — Replacing the propellant cartridge and refiling it with powder
The correct answer is "Replacing the propellant cartridge and refiling it with powder". 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. The air cylinder bottles in the survival craft should be refilled with.
- A. Oxygen
- B. Nitrogen
- C. Compressed air
- D. Nitrogen and oxygen
Answer: C — Compressed air
The correct answer is "Compressed air". 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. Which statements is true concerning distress signals in a lifeboat?
- A. Hand held flares and orange smoke signals are required
- B. If hand held rocket propelled parachute flares are provided they are the only distress signals required
- C. Tow hand held smoke signals shall be provided
- D. A very pistol with twelve flares is required
Answer: A — Hand held flares and orange smoke signals are required
The correct answer is "Hand held flares and orange smoke signals are required". 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.
25. An inflatable liferaft can be launched by.
- A. The float-free method only
- B. Breaking the weak link on the painter
- C. Throwing the entire container overboard and then pulling on the operating cord to inflate the raft
- D. Removing the securing straps
Answer: C — Throwing the entire container overboard and then pulling on the operating cord to inflate the raft
The correct answer is "Throwing the entire container overboard and then pulling on the operating cord to inflate the raft". 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.
26. The tops of the thwarts side benches and the footings of a lifeboat are painted which of the following colours.
- A. Yellow
- B. International orange
- C. White
- D. Red
Answer: B — International orange
The correct answer is "International orange". 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. Life jackets should be marked with the.
- A. Maximum weight allowed
- B. Stowage space assigned
- C. Vessel's home port
- D. Vessel's name
Answer: D — Vessel's name
The correct answer is "Vessel's name". 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. An immersion suit must be equipped with.
- A. Air bottle for breathing
- B. Orange smoke canister
- C. Whistle, light and retroreflective materials
- D. Sea dye marker
Answer: B — Orange smoke canister
The correct answer is "Orange smoke canister". 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.
29. In what location must a duplicate fire control plan be located.
- A. Engine room
- B. Gangway
- C. Crew mess
- D. Chief mate's office
Answer: B — Gangway
SOLAS Chapter II-2 Regulation 15.2.4 requires a duplicate set of fire control plans to be permanently stored in a prominently marked, weathertight enclosure outside the deckhouse at the gangway/embarkation point for shore firefighting assistance.
30. The symbols for fire control plans are approved by which organization.
- A. National fire protection agency
- B. U.S Coast Guard
- C. International Association of classification Societies
- D. International maritime organization
Answer: D — International maritime organization
The correct answer is "International maritime organization". 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.
