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PSF exit exam questions and answers — Set 8

Set 8 of the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF) exit exam bank — 16 of 226 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 8 — 16 PSF exit exam questions with answers

1. When boarding passengers into life boats, it would be beneficial to?

  • A. Take extra clothes
  • B. Take extra food and blankets
  • C. Take extra shoes
  • D. Take pillows
Answer: B — Take extra food and blankets
The correct answer is "Take extra food and blankets". 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 statement is true concerning life jackets?

  • A. Buoyant vests may be substituted for life jackets
  • B. Life jackets are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the water
  • C. Life jackets must always be worn with the same side facing outwards to float properly
  • D. Lightly stained or faded lifejackets will fail in the water and should not be used
Answer: B — Life jackets are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the water
The correct answer is "Life jackets are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the water". 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. The self-activating smoke signal burns for.

  • A. 9 minutes
  • B. 15 minutes
  • C. 12 minutes
  • D. 18 minutes
Answer: B — 15 minutes
The correct answer is "15 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.

4. A passenger is every person other than.

  • A. A child under ten years of age
  • B. A child under eight years of age
  • C. A child under four years of age
  • D. A child under one year of age
Answer: D — A child under one year of age
The correct answer is "A child under one year of age". 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. A passenger ship shall be subject to a renewal survey every.

  • A. 12 months
  • B. 18 months
  • C. 24 months
  • D. 36 months
Answer: A — 12 months
Under SOLAS Chapter I Regulation 7, passenger ships must undergo a complete Passenger Ship Safety Certificate renewal survey every 12 months.

6. A passenger ship is a ship which carries more than.

  • A. 6 passengers
  • B. 12 passengers
  • C. 18 passengers
  • D. 24 passengers
Answer: B — 12 passengers
Under SOLAS Chapter I Regulation 2(e), a passenger ship is defined as a vessel that carries more than 12 passengers.

7. Ro-ro passenger ship is a passenger ship with.

  • A. Tween decks
  • B. Ro-ro spaces
  • C. Container cell guides
  • D. Hold spaces
Answer: B — Ro-ro spaces
The correct answer is "Ro-ro spaces". 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. A passenger ship shall be subject to an initial survey before.

  • A. The sea trials
  • B. The ship is put into service
  • C. The end of the first voyage
  • D. Being launched form the yard
Answer: B — The ship is put into service
The correct answer is "The ship is put into service". 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. The orange smoke in the boat burns for.

  • A. 4 minutes
  • B. 3 minutes
  • C. 5 minutes
  • D. 6 minutes
Answer: B — 3 minutes
The correct answer is "3 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.

10. A line throwing appliance [LTA] is used.

  • A. To pick up a survivor in water
  • B. To life raft in water close to ship
  • C. To make connection between a distressed ship and a safe ship to pass towing line
  • D. To connect to lifeboat in water
Answer: C — To make connection between a distressed ship and a safe ship to pass towing line
The correct answer is "To make connection between a distressed ship and a safe ship to pass towing line". 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. If you are forced to abandon ship in a survival craft you should.

  • A. Remain in vicinity of vessel
  • B. Head for nearest land
  • C. Head for closest sea lanes
  • D. Have all hands vote for what to do
Answer: A — Remain in vicinity of vessel
The correct answer is "Remain in vicinity of vessel". 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. The purpose of water spray system on an enclosed lifeboat is.

  • A. Cool the lifeboat engine
  • B. Keeps the lifeboat reaching from combustion temperature while operating in fire
  • C. Keep the lifeboat warm in cold temperatures by applying heated water spray from engine to boat
  • D. Put out the fire inside lifeboat
Answer: B — Keeps the lifeboat reaching from combustion temperature while operating in fire
The correct answer is "Keeps the lifeboat reaching from combustion temperature while operating in 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.

13. How are lifelines attached to lifeboat?

  • A. By serving
  • B. By splicing one end of the line around the apparatus
  • C. Securely attached around outside
  • D. With an approved safety hook or shackle
Answer: C — Securely attached around outside
The correct answer is "Securely attached around outside". 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. Signalling devices required on inflatable life raft include a.

  • A. Very pistol 3
  • B. Orange smoke signal
  • C. Air horn
  • D. Lantern
Answer: B — 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.

15. What is the life saving signal for( you are seen) assistance will be given as soon as possible?

  • A. Green star rocket
  • B. Red star rocket
  • C. Orange smoke signal
  • D. Horizontal motion of a flag
Answer: C — 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.

16. When firing the line throwing apparatus should be held at?

  • A. 30 degrees to the horizontal
  • B. 45 degrees to the horizontal
  • C. 60 degrees to the horizontal
  • D. 75 degrees to the horizontal
Answer: B — 45 degrees to the horizontal
The correct answer is "45 degrees to the horizontal". 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.

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