STSDSD exit exam questions and answers — Set 11 — Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
Set 11 of the Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (STSDSD) exit exam bank — 30 of 481 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 11 — 30 STSDSD exit exam questions with answers
1. An RSO that has prepared a ship's SSA or SSP:
- A. Shall not approve that SSP
- B. May approve it if the master agrees
- C. Must approve it within 30 days
- D. May approve it for security level 1 only
2. Information on the locations of the SSAS activation points should be:
- A. Known only to key ship's personnel
- B. Displayed at the gangway
- C. Shared with all visitors
- D. Marked prominently on deck plans displayed in alleyways
3. In maritime security terms, a 'deficiency' means:
- A. A failure to comply with the requirements of the maritime security measures
- B. Any security incident
- C. A breach of security by pirates
- D. A delay in cargo operations
4. A Declaration of Security is an agreement reached between:
- A. A ship and a port facility or another ship with which it interfaces
- B. A port facility and the CSO
- C. The flag state and the company
- D. The master and the crew
5. A key shipboard operation to be considered in the ship security assessment is:
- A. Planned maintenance work
- B. Equipment and machinery trials
- C. Handling of ship's stores
- D. Mooring and unmooring
6. Security risk assessment is done by evaluating:
- A. The type of risk
- B. The reason for the risk
- C. The likelihood and the consequences of the risk
- D. The existing security measures
7. Security aspects of the ship layout to be verified and surveyed are:
- A. All access points to the ship and the prevention of unauthorised access
- B. Location of crew accommodation and engine room
- C. Positioning of cargo gear such as cranes and derricks
- D. Location of ballast and oil tanks
8. During verification of the SSP a security drill is conducted. Observations needing corrective action will be raised if:
- A. The SSO demonstrates excessive control
- B. Measures over and above those in the SSP are implemented
- C. The master's actions are proactive and in line with the SSP
- D. There is inadequate participation of crew members in the drill
9. The highest risk during a pirate attack arises from:
- A. Dummies used to deter pirates
- B. Physical barriers at vulnerable locations
- C. Crew members left outside the citadel
- D. Water cannons with low water pressure
10. If a ship is at, or is required by its Administration to set, a higher security level than the port it intends to enter, the ship shall advise:
- A. The SSO
- B. The Designated Authority and the PFSO
- C. The harbour master only
- D. The CSO only
11. An RSO's role with regard to a port facility is related to:
- A. Issuance of ISPS certificates to the port
- B. Carrying out port facility security assessments/surveys
- C. Approving the port facility security plan developed by it
- D. Developing the SSP
12. The system developed by IMO to provide access to maritime security information and other shipping information to all end users is:
- A. SAR Convention
- B. ISPS Code
- C. SOLAS
- D. Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS)
13. The International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) is issued to the ship by the:
- A. Coast guard
- B. Port authorities
- C. CSO
- D. Flag state (or an RSO on its behalf)
14. A Port Facility Security Officer is responsible for:
- A. Maintenance of the port
- B. Maintenance of the Port Facility Security Plan
- C. Entry of persons into the port
- D. Entry of vehicles into the port
15. A Contracting Government ensures implementation of the legal security requirements (PFSO, PFSP etc.) in port facilities within its jurisdiction acting as the:
- A. Flag state
- B. Port state
- C. Coastal state
- D. Coast guard
16. When a security risk is identified, the Contracting Government should inform ships and all concerned of the:
- A. Source of the information
- B. Exact location of the risk
- C. Severity of the risk
- D. Current security level
17. Whenever security level 2 or 3 is set by the Administration, the ship shall:
- A. Alert all crew on board
- B. Inform the company only
- C. Acknowledge receipt of the instructions on the change of security level
- D. Alert the boat crew
18. The SSO's duties and responsibilities include:
- A. Comparing the SSPs of other ships in the fleet
- B. Overseeing security assessments of the entire fleet
- C. Reviewing the PFSP of the port of call
- D. Reporting all security incidents
19. On security grounds, the master has the authority to directly:
- A. Reject any cargo of dangerous goods
- B. Deny access to all foreign nationals
- C. Allow free entry of crew members from other vessels
- D. Reject stores of a suspicious nature
20. A CSO can be nominated for:
- A. One ship only
- B. Two ships only
- C. Three ships only
- D. One or several ships
21. The ship's arrival and departure times are considered:
- A. Security-sensitive information
- B. Freely accessible information
- C. Unimportant information
- D. Public information to be advertised
22. A port facility is required to act upon the security levels set by:
- A. The flag state of the visiting ship
- B. IMO
- C. The Contracting Government within whose territory it is located
- D. The national police
23. A security incident is defined as:
- A. An attack on a ship obstructing safe navigation
- B. Any suspicious act or circumstance threatening the security of a ship or port facility
- C. An attack on the security officer while in port
- D. Any act endangering the safety of a ship in port
24. A ship-to-ship activity means any activity not related to a port facility that involves the transfer of goods or persons:
- A. Between two ships in port only
- B. Between two ships at anchorage only
- C. Between two ships of the same flag only
- D. From one ship to another
25. Security level 2 applies for the period of time during which there is:
- A. A need to maintain minimum protective security measures
- B. A recent piracy attack in the region
- C. A heightened risk of a security incident
- D. An imminent or probable security incident
26. Special measures to enhance maritime safety are contained in SOLAS Chapter:
- A. IX
- B. X
- C. XI-1
- D. XI-2
27. C&ROIN is the acronym for:
- A. Crew and registration identification number
- B. Company and registered owner identification number
- C. Company and registration of independent number
- D. Company and registered organisation identification number
28. A circumstance that can warrant a Declaration of Security is when the:
- A. Ship is operating at a higher security level than the port facility
- B. Ship is operating at security level 1
- C. Ship is operating at security level 2 with the port at level 2
- D. Ship is operating at a lower security level than the port
29. The Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) is maintained and updated:
- A. Throughout the ship's life
- B. Every voyage
- C. Every month
- D. Every year
30. Approval of the PFSP (Port Facility Security Plan) is under the authority of the:
- A. Flag state
- B. Port state (Designated Authority)
- C. Recognised Security Organisation
- D. Ship's coastal state of registry
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