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Set 2 of the Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST) exit exam bank — 30 of 185 questions, with the correct option marked. This bank is answer-only: the source published no usable explanations for it, so there are none here either. 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 2 — 30 RPST exit exam questions with answers

1. Which of the given requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft corresponds to the SOLAS regulations ?

  • A. There shall be at least five trained persons onboard, mustering and assisting untrained persons
  • B. Every lifeboat required to carry radio telegraph installation shall have a deck officer capable of operating the equipment assigned
  • C. A deck officer or certified persons shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used
  • D. Every motorised survival craft shall have a certified engineer assigned
Answer: C — A deck officer or certified persons shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used

2. A ship in distress should have transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distress call and message on one or all of the international distress frequencies is in accordance with the present recommendation

  • A. 550 KHz, 2367KHz and 121.5MHz
  • B. 500v, 2182 KHz and 156.8 MHz
  • C. 550 KHz,2182 KHz and 121.5 MHz
  • D. 500 kHz, 2367 KHz and 243 MHz
Answer: B — 500v, 2182 KHz and 156.8 MHz

3. Lifeboats must be stowed in such a way so that theyare capable of being launched in _____ minutes

  • A. 15
  • B. 10
  • C. 5
  • D. 25
Answer: B — 10

4. Vessel 100 meters and over in length should have

  • A. 10 lifebuoys
  • B. 14 life buoys
  • C. 16 life buoys
  • D. 18 life buoys
Answer: A — 10 lifebuoys

5. The function of hydrostatic release unit is ______

  • A. Substitute for limit switch of gravity davits
  • B. To automatically unhook the lashing and release the life raft when the ship sinks
  • C. For releasing life raft in bad weather
  • D. For releasing life raft from sinking vesse
Answer: B — To automatically unhook the lashing and release the life raft when the ship sinks

6. What are the characteristics of CO

  • A. It displaces oxygen
  • B. It is in itself not dangerous (not poisonous)
  • C. It is heavier than oxygen
  • D. All the above
Answer: A — It displaces oxygen

7. Which of the listed requirements regarding the buoyant smoke signals do not correspond to present regulations. The buoyant smoke signal shall

  • A. Not be swamped in a seaway
  • B. Give a bright red light during the entire emission time
  • C. Continue to emit smoke when submerged in water for a period of 10 seconds under 10 cm of water
  • D. Emit smoke for at least 3 minutes when floating n calm water
Answer: B — Give a bright red light during the entire emission time

8. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for survival craft corresponds to the present SOLAS regulations ?

  • A. Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival crafts during abandonment
  • B. Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that the operator at all times observe the survival craft and lifeboats
  • C. Each lifeboat shall be provided with separate appliances which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat
  • D. Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival craft on board the ship
Answer: B — Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that the operator at all times observe the survival craft and lifeboats

9. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the lifeboats propulsion do not correspond to present regulation ?

  • A. Means shall be provided for recharging all engine radio and searching batteries
  • B. Water resistant instruction for starting and operating the engine shall be provided
  • C. The engine shall be provided with an electric power starting system with rechargeable energy batteries
  • D. Every lifeboats shall be powered by a compression ignition engine using fuel with a flame point of not less than 44
Answer: C — The engine shall be provided with an electric power starting system with rechargeable energy batteries

10. Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship and fire drills do not correspond to present regulation ?

  • A. A training manual shall be provided n each room and recreation room are in each crew cabin
  • B. Each crew member of the crew shall be participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month
  • C. On all international voyages except short voyages muster of passengers shall take place within 24 hours after embarkation
  • D. On all short international voyages muster of passengers shall take place as soon as possible after departure
Answer: D — On all short international voyages muster of passengers shall take place as soon as possible after departure

11. After 24 hours in life raft, _____ litre of water per person per day

  • A. Half
  • B. One
  • C. Two
  • D. Three
Answer: A — Half

12. Your vessel has been in collision and you are not sure if your vessel is sinking or not, how will you handle this situation ?

  • A. Leave the vessel and stay not close than 5 nautical miles
  • B. Make sure that the lifeboat has an much bunker as possible and make your course for nearest land
  • C. Wait and see how the situation is developing
  • D. Search for missing persons, continue to monitor the situation and prepare for abandonment in ease it becomes necessary
Answer: D — Search for missing persons, continue to monitor the situation and prepare for abandonment in ease it becomes necessary

13. Which of the following items shall be included in each fire drills

  • A. Checking closure mechanism for all air ventilator and other openings to accommodate engine rooms and cargo spaces
  • B. Checking the operation of watertight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and relevant communication equipments
  • C. Checking the fire wires
  • D. Checking operation of fire doors
Answer: B — Checking the operation of watertight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and relevant communication equipments

14. How should the painter of a life raft which is fitted with a hydrostatic release be secured to the ship

  • A. Secure directly to a secure point on the ship
  • B. It should not be secured anyway
  • C. Secure to the part of the hydrostatic release that is designed to break free
  • D. Secure via a weak link to a secure point on the ship
Answer: D — Secure via a weak link to a secure point on the ship

15. Which one of the listed requirements regarding partially enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulation ? the canopy between rigid covers shall be

  • A. It can easily be erected by two persons
  • B. The occupants can escape in case of capsizing
  • C. It is insulated to protect equipments against heat and cold
  • D. It has windows to admit sufficient daylight inside the boat with the canopy closed
Answer: D — It has windows to admit sufficient daylight inside the boat with the canopy closed

16. Which of the following is considered as a general emergency onboard ?

  • A. Hull failure
  • B. Uncontrolled venting for cargo jettisoning on gas tankers
  • C. Loss of stability during cargo operations
  • D. All of the above
Answer: D — All of the above

17. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stability of inflatable life rafts do not correspond to present regulation ? the stability of inflatable life raft shall be such that

  • A. When floating in the inverted position it can be righted by one person
  • B. In the event of capsizing it will automatically attain a position providing an above water escape
  • C. Only can be towed with full compliment at speed up to 3 knots
  • D. It is stable in a seaway when fully inflated and floating with the canopy uppermost
Answer: B — In the event of capsizing it will automatically attain a position providing an above water escape

18. Radar reflector is provided in

  • A. Lifeboat
  • B. Life raft
  • C. Rescue boat
  • D. Life boat and life raft
Answer: D — Life boat and life raft

19. What is a hydrostatic release unit ?

  • A. An important part connected to the sea anchor
  • B. A unit for inflating the life raft
  • C. A unit which automatically releases a life raft at a depth of approx 4 metres
  • D. A unit which automatically release all securing when abandon the vessel
Answer: C — A unit which automatically releases a life raft at a depth of approx 4 metres

20. What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two way VHF,s for survival craft ?

  • A. Channel 6,12 and 16
  • B. Channel 6, 13 and 16
  • C. Channel 16 and 12
  • D. Channel 16 only
Answer: B — Channel 6, 13 and 16

21. Which one of the listed requirements regarding rescue boat equipment do not correspond to present regulation ? the normal equipment of every rescue boat shall include

  • A. Immersion suits for the number of persons the boat id permitted to accommodate
  • B. A first aid outfit in a watertight case
  • C. Two buoyant rescue quoits attached to not less than 30m of line
  • D. An efficient radar reflector
Answer: A — Immersion suits for the number of persons the boat id permitted to accommodate

22. Falls used in launching shall be renewed not later than how many years ?

  • A. 2.5 years
  • B. 1 years
  • C. 3 years
  • D. 5 years
Answer: D — 5 years

23. For how long and at what speed is a fully loaded lifeboat designed to operate in calm weather ?

  • A. 6 knots for 24 hours
  • B. 4 knots for 48 hours
  • C. 3 knots for 24 hours
  • D. 10 knots for 24 hours
Answer: A — 6 knots for 24 hours

24. Lifeboat service have to be done by the personnel trained and authorized by the manufacturer for every ______ years

  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6
Answer: C — 5

25. The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew, which of the given duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list

  • A. Manning of fire particles assign to deal with fires
  • B. Clearing escape routes
  • C. Preparation and launching of survival crafts
  • D. Muster of passengers
Answer: B — Clearing escape routes

26. Life jackets have the following attached to it

  • A. Whistle and retro reflective tape
  • B. Light and whistle
  • C. SI light, whistle and retro reflective tape
  • D. None of the above
Answer: C — SI light, whistle and retro reflective tape

27. How much life raft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 metre in length built after July 1986?

  • A. 100% of complement if it can be readily launched on either side of the ship, if it cannot readily launched on either side 150% must be provided on each side
  • B. 25% of the compliment on each side of the ship
  • C. 75% of the compliment on each side of the ship
  • D. 50% of the compliment on each side of the ship
Answer: A — 100% of complement if it can be readily launched on either side of the ship, if it cannot readily launched on either side 150% must be provided on each side

28. What maneuver should be carried out in case of a fire on board a ship ?

  • A. Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce the oxygen supply
  • B. Keep the stem up against the wind if possible
  • C. Continue on course and speed
  • D. Reduce speed and if possible keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship
Answer: D — Reduce speed and if possible keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship

29. Which of the following requirements regarding the number of life jackets provided do not correspond to present regulation ?

  • A. A number of lifejackets suitable for children equal at least 10% of the number of passengers on board or greater number as may be required to provide a lifejacket for each child
  • B. Number of lifejacket equal to at least 10% of the total number of passengers and crew to be placed in the vicinity of the muster station
  • C. A sufficient number of life jackets shall be carried for persons on watch
  • D. A sufficient number of life jackets for use at remotely located survival craft station
Answer: B — Number of lifejacket equal to at least 10% of the total number of passengers and crew to be placed in the vicinity of the muster station

30. At least how ofter shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and maneuvered in water ?

  • A. Every two weeks
  • B. Every one month
  • C. Every three months
  • D. Every week
Answer: C — Every three months

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