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Set 6 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 6 — 30 RPST exit exam questions with answers

1. Life boat must capable of being launched in when the ships ?

  • A. When the ship is heading with a speed of 5 knots
  • B. When the ship is heading with a speed of 9 knots
  • C. When the ship is heading with a speed of 7 knots
  • D. When the ship is heading with a speed of 10 knots.
Answer: A — When the ship is heading with a speed of 5 knots

2. Which one of the listed requirements regarding rescue boat does not correspond to present regulations?The equipment of every rescue boat shall include:

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

3. The purpose of a grab bag is to

  • A. Have a sponge in the survival craft
  • B. Supplement a standard survival kit
  • C. Have a repair kit in the survival craft
  • D. Save personal papers
Answer: B — Supplement a standard survival kit

4. A life raft is stabilized by

  • A. Sitting on its edge
  • B. The water filled pockets underneath it
  • C. Being square in shape
  • D. Paddling it into the wind
Answer: B — The water filled pockets underneath it

5. How much fresh water available in life boat per person

  • A. 3 Ltr
  • B. 1.5 Ltr
  • C. 2 Ltr
  • D. 500 ml
Answer: A — 3 Ltr

6. life boats must capable of being launched in when the ships speed of

  • A. When the ship is heading with a speed of 5 knots
  • B. When the ship is heading with a speed of 9 knots
  • C. When the ship is heading with a speed of 7 knots
  • D. When the ship is heading with a speed of 10 knots
Answer: A — When the ship is heading with a speed of 5 knots

7. Which one of the listed requirements regarding do not correspond to present regulations?

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

8. Which one of the listed requirements regarding hydrostatic release arrangements for life rafts does not correspond to present regulations?.

  • A. Hydrostatic release units shall be permanently marked with type and serial number
  • B. Be constructed as to prevent release by sea washing over the unit
  • C. Be constructed of compatible material to prevent malfunction
  • D. Be provided with painter system with a breaking strength of not more than 2.2 KN
Answer: D — Be provided with painter system with a breaking strength of not more than 2.2 KN

9. Which one of the listed requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft corresponds to the SOLAS ?

  • A. There shall be at least 5 trained persons on board mustering and assisting untrained persons
  • B. Every life boat required to carry radio telegraph installation shall have a deck officer capable of operating the equipment assigned
  • C. A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used.
  • D. Every motorized survival craft shall have a certificated engineer assigned
Answer: C — A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used.

10. Which one of the listed requirements regarding fire protected lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? Water spray Systems shall :

  • A. Have separate draining pumps of sufficient capacity
  • B. Protect the occupants through a continuous oil fire period of not less than 8 minutes
  • C. Be arranged for flushing with fresh water and allowing complete draining.
  • D. Have means for turn on/turn off the flow of water over the exterior of the life boat
Answer: A — Have separate draining pumps of sufficient capacity

11. LSA stands for

  • A. Line saving Appliance
  • B. Life saving Appliance
  • C. Line Safety apparatus
  • D. Life Safety apparatus
Answer: B — Life saving Appliance

12. GMDSS regulations require that vessels carry two way radio set apply

  • 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

13. Onboard training manual is required as per

  • A. SOLAS
  • B. ISM code
  • C. MLC
  • D. STCW
Answer: A — SOLAS

14. What is the important SOLAS requirements for life rafts

  • A. All life rafts provided on ships should be stowed with its painter permanently attached to the ship.
  • B. Each Life raft or group of life raft should be stowed with float free arrangements complying with the requirements so that each is float free. If it is inflatable raft, it should inflate automatically, when the ship sinks.
  • C. Life rafts should be stowed in such manner, so as to permit the manual release of one container at a time from the securing arrangements.
  • D. All of the above
Answer: B — Each Life raft or group of life raft should be stowed with float free arrangements complying with the requirements so that each is float free. If it is inflatable raft, it should inflate automatically, when the ship sinks.

15. How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival craft.

  • A. One on each side of the ship
  • B. One in each lifeboat
  • C. 2 on new builds only, old ships have to comply by august 95
  • D. Two on each side of ship
Answer: C — 2 on new builds only, old ships have to comply by august 95

16. Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat propulsion do not correspond to present regulations

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

17. What equipment is provided in a life raft to help you keep warm in cold weather ?

  • A. The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to give additional insulation from the cold
  • B. The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation. In addition to the TPA
  • C. At least 10 % of the rafts complement with a minimum of 2 thermal protective aids are provided.
  • D. Thermal protective aids for each person.
Answer: B — The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation. In addition to the TPA

18. The duration of the rocket parachute is

  • A. 40 sec
  • B. 60 sec
  • C. 80 sec
  • D. None of the above
Answer: A — 40 sec

19. During test and/or maintenance work of the CO2 system affecting the release system, precautions to ensure that Not released into engine room due to mistake are to be ensured. What precautions should be taken?

  • A. No special precautions necessary
  • B. The main supply to be blanked off prior
  • C. Check the main valve for a potential leakage
  • D. Arrange a watchman in the co2 central
Answer: B — The main supply to be blanked off prior

20. When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and maneuvered in the water ?

  • A. Every month ( When reasonable and practical)
  • B. Every week
  • C. Every 3 months( At least once in 3 months)
  • D. Every two weeks.
Answer: A — Every month ( When reasonable and practical)

21. Which one of the listed requirements regarding buoyant smoke signals does not correspond to present regulations? The buoyant smoke signal shall

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

22. The thermal protective aids shall be as per SOLAS

  • A. Cover the whole body of a person wearing a lifejacket with the exception of the face. Hands should also be covered unless permanently attached gloves are provided:
  • B. Be capable of being unpacked and easily donned without assistance in a survival craft or rescue boat:
  • C. Permit the wearer to remove it in the water in not more than 2 minutes if it impairs the ability to swim
  • D. All the above
Answer: D — All the above

23. Which of the listed requirements regarding the launchingand recovery arrangements for rescue boat do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/16)

  • A. Rapid recovery shall be possible with boats full complement of personnel and equipment
  • B. Launching shall be possible at ships headway speed up to 5 knots in calm weather
  • C. The release mechanism shall be of automatic type approved by the administration
  • D. Embarkation and launching arrangements shall be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in shortest possible time.
Answer: C — The release mechanism shall be of automatic type approved by the administration

24. Which one of the listed requirements regarding liferafts do not correspond to present regulations? Every life raft shall be so constructed that

  • A. It can be dropped from a height of 18 meters
  • B. It can be towed at a speed of 3 Knots with full complement
  • C. It can withstand repeated jumps from a height of 4.5 meters
  • D. It’s canopy has viewing ports in all directions
Answer: D — It’s canopy has viewing ports in all directions

25. Which of the listed requirements regarding the general emergency alarm arrangements do not correspond to present regulations. The general emergency alarm system shall:

  • A. Have Electric alarm bells(or claxons) powered from the ship’s main and emergency sources of electric power
  • B. Be audible through all accommodation and crew working spaces
  • C. Be capable of operation from fire stations aboard the ship
  • D. Becapable of sounding the emergency alarm signal by the ships whistle or siren and additionally electric powered bells or claxons
Answer: C — Be capable of operation from fire stations aboard the ship

26. A SOLAS lifejacket shall be designed so that it will allow the wearer to jump from a vertical distance of

  • A. 12 meters without injury or dislodgement
  • B. 9 meters without injury or dislodgement
  • C. 30 meters without injury or dislodgement
  • D. 6 meters without injury or dislodgement(Laid down regulations is for 4.5 meters)
Answer: D — 6 meters without injury or dislodgement(Laid down regulations is for 4.5 meters)

27. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stability of inflatable life rafts do not correspond to present regulations The stability of inflatable life rafts shall be such that?

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

28. The immersion Suit shall be made of waterproof materials and constructed such that

  • A. It is provided with arrangements to reduce free air in the leg of suit
  • B. It can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 minutes
  • C. It will have sufficient built in buoyancy to avoid the use of a life jacket
  • D. All of the above
Answer: D — All of the above

29. The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house keeping rules should be followed, which of the listed rules is the most important?

  • A. Do not use dangerous liquid detergents in closed spaces
  • B. Do not wear work clothes in mess room , recreation rooms or cabins
  • C. Do not walk ladders with out using handrails
  • D. Do not sleep on open deck.
Answer: A — Do not use dangerous liquid detergents in closed spaces

30. The main safety features on a life raft are:

  • A. Pressure relief valve
  • B. Stabilizing pocket
  • C. Insulated canopy with two layers for protection against heat and cold
  • D. All of he above.
Answer: D — All of he above.

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