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Set 5 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 5 — 30 RPST exit exam questions with answers

1. HELP position stands for

  • A. Heat Exchange Lessening posture
  • B. Heat Escape Lessening Period
  • C. Heat Exchange Lessening Point
  • D. All the above
Answer: A — Heat Exchange Lessening posture

2. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAs regulations ? each survival craft shall be

  • A. Wherever space is available
  • B. In a state of readiness so that two crew members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 5 minutes
  • C. On the starboard side of the ship
  • D. In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion
Answer: B — In a state of readiness so that two crew members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 5 minutes

3. Lifebuoys are subjected to which of the following tests ?

  • A. Drop test
  • B. Fire test
  • C. Floatation test
  • D. All of the above
Answer: D — All of the above

4. Lifebuoys self-igniting lights shall be capable of burning for not less than

  • A. 4 hours
  • B. 45 minutes
  • C. 2 hours
  • D. 8 hours
Answer: C — 2 hours

5. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the use of an immersion suits do not correspond to present regulation ? the suit shall permit the wearer

  • A. Jump from a height of 4.5 m into the water without being injured or damaging the suit
  • B. Climb up and down vertical ladders from the survival craft embarkation point to the water
  • C. Perform normal duties during abandonment
  • D. Swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft
Answer: C — Perform normal duties during abandonment

6. Which of the listed requirements regarding life saving appliances do not correspond to present regulation ?

  • A. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be resistant to deterioration where exposed to sunlight
  • B. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be made of non-combustible or fire retardant material
  • C. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be of a highly visible colour on parts where this will assist detection
  • D. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be fitted with retro reflective material which will assist in detection
Answer: B — All prescribed life saving appliances shall be made of non-combustible or fire retardant material

7. MOB marker buoy is used in case

  • A. The ship is on fire
  • B. When some crew member fall into the sea
  • C. When the ship is sinking
  • D. When some crew had an injury
Answer: B — When some crew member fall into the sea

8. Hydrostatic release unit of a life raft shall

  • A. Be provided with a painter system with a breaking strength of not more than 2.2 KN
  • B. Be constructed of compatible material to prevent malfunction
  • C. Be constructed as to prevent release by seas washing over the unit
  • D. All of the above
Answer: D — All of the above

9. Match the term LTA with suitable answers given below

  • A. Messenger line
  • B. Four projectiles
  • C. 230 m
  • D. All the above
Answer: D — All the above

10. How much water would you allow per persons as officer in charge of the lifeboat, following an abandon ship operation ?

  • A. Nothing for the first 24 hours, then ¼ litres per day
  • B. ½ litres immediately followed by ¼ litres per day
  • C. Nothing for the first 48 hours, then ¼ litres per day
  • D. Nothing for the first 24 hours, then ½ litres per day
Answer: D — Nothing for the first 24 hours, then ½ litres per day

11. The maximum capacity of the life boat is

  • A. 20
  • B. 150
  • C. 30
  • D. 100
Answer: B — 150

12. Below is considered as a general emergency onboard

  • A. Steering failure
  • B. Pirate attack
  • C. Power failure
  • D. All the above
Answer: D — All the above

13. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for survival craft Correspond to present regulations?

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

14. Body looses its heat _ times faster when immersed in cold water

  • A. 10
  • B. 20
  • C. 26
  • D. 36
Answer: C — 26

15. The duration of MOB marker signal is

  • A. 1 min
  • B. 10 min
  • C. 15 min
  • D. 3 min
Answer: C — 15 min

16. How is the painter attached to lifeboat released once the boat is waterborne and ready to leave?

  • A. Cut it with knife contained in the equipment locker
  • B. The painter will automatically part by the weak link when the boat goes astern to clear the ship
  • C. Cut it with the axe provided
  • D. Remove the toggle which will release the painter
Answer: D — Remove the toggle which will release the painter

17. Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? 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 occupants against heat and cold
  • D. It has windows to admit sufficient daylight inside the lifeboat with the canopy closed
Answer: C — It is insulated to protect occupants against heat and cold

18. Which one of the listed requirements regarding partially enclosed lifeboat do not correspond to the present regulations?

  • A. Have automatic self-righting abilities
  • B. have safety belts to be designed to hold a person of 100 Kg securely in place with the lifeboat in a capsized position
  • C. Automatically attain a position in damaged condition providing an above water escape for its occupants
  • D. Have self bailing arrangements
Answer: D — Have self bailing arrangements

19. GMDSS regulations require that vessels carry two way VHF radio set for survival craft. How many are required and when do the regulations apply? b) c) d)

  • A. 3 sets, all vessels from August 1993
  • B. One per lifeboat and one spare from August 1993
  • C. None at present,3 sets on all ships from August 1993
  • D. 3 sets, New builds from February 1992, other vessel from feb 1995
Answer: D — 3 sets, New builds from February 1992, other vessel from feb 1995

20. You have abandoned ship in a liferaft, which of the following actions should you take?

  • A. Organize a lookout system
  • B. Join up with any other survival craft and stream the sea anchor
  • C. Organize a lookout system and join up with other survival craft if possible. You should
  • D. Start paddling in the direction of the nearest land.
Answer: C — Organize a lookout system and join up with other survival craft if possible. You should

21. SART stands for

  • A. Search and Rescue Transponder
  • B. Search and rescue Transporter
  • C. Search and Rescue Team
  • D. None of the above
Answer: A — Search and Rescue Transponder

22. Where will you find the emergency instructions?

  • A. Muster station
  • B. Muster list
  • C. Standing orders
  • D. Article of agreement
Answer: B — Muster list

23. Man over board alarm is

  • A. Continuous ringing of the bell
  • B. Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast
  • C. Master verbal order
  • D. Three long blast on Siren/Hooter/Whistle
Answer: D — Three long blast on Siren/Hooter/Whistle

24. Vessel 200 meters and over in length should have?

  • A. 18 Life buoys
  • B. 16 Life buoys
  • C. 8 Life buoys
  • D. 14 Life buoys
Answer: D — 14 Life buoys

25. Lifeboats must be stowed in such a way that they are capable of being launched

  • A. Fire
  • B. Collision/grounding
  • C. Man overboard
  • D. All of the above
Answer: D — All of the above

26. Which one of the listed routine test and inspection of life saving appliance is not required as per regulations.

  • A. Inspection of life saving appliances, including lifeboat equipment shall be carried out
  • B. General emergency alarm to be tested daily
  • C. Survival crafts and rescue boats with launching appliances shall be visually inspected
  • D. Lifeboat engines to be run for at least 3 minutes every week.
Answer: B — General emergency alarm to be tested daily

27. How much life raft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 meters in length

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

28. The EPIRB transmitted distress signal shall be received by.

  • A. Nearby ship
  • B. RCC
  • C. MRCC
  • D. Nearest port
Answer: C — MRCC

29. At least how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and maneuvered in the water

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

30. What signal if any is specified in SOLAS as the “Abandon ship’ signal ?

  • A. Seven short blasts followed by one long blast
  • B. Six short blasts followed by one long blast
  • C. The abandon ship signal is not specified only the general emergency alarm
  • D. Four long blasts
Answer: C — The abandon ship signal is not specified only the general emergency alarm

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