BST exit exam questions and answers BST exit exam questions and answers DG Shipping BST exit exam question and answers 1 / 50 What should you do if a lifeboat is overcrowded? b) Allow everyone to stay on board despite overcrowding a) Remove excess individuals to balance the weight c) Divide the occupants into smaller groups in different lifeboats d) Request immediate assistance from other nearby vessels 2 / 50 What should you do before entering a lifeboat during an emergency? b) Gather your personal belongings a) Check the weather forecast d) Inform the captain of your decision c) Put on a life jacket 3 / 50 How can you protect yourself from the sun while adrift in a life raft? a) Jump into the water occasionally to cool down c) Wear a hat or use a makeshift shade to block sunlight d) Ignore sun protection and focus on survival essentials b) Apply sunscreen generously on exposed skin 4 / 50 What is the primary purpose of a liferaft in personal survival? d) Communication a) Navigation c) Abandoning ship b) Firefighting 5 / 50 What should you do if you are the first person to enter a lifeboat? a) Start rowing towards the nearest land immediately d) Wait for the captain’s instruction before taking any action b) Take charge and assign roles to other occupants c) Check the lifeboat for any damages or leaks 6 / 50 What does the acronym “PST” stand for? a) Personal Safety Techniques c) Personal Survival Techniques b) Public Safety Training d) Professional Safety Tactics 7 / 50 What should you do if you are in a lifeboat and spot a rescue helicopter? c) Jump into the water and swim towards the helicopter b) Signal with a whistle a) Wave a flashlight towards the helicopter d) Follow the instructions given by the helicopter crew 8 / 50 Which action is recommended during abandon ship procedures? d) Stay in your cabin until rescue b) Activate the distress signal c) Jump into the water immediately a) Gather personal belongings 9 / 50 What should you do if you spot a shark while in the water? b) Swim away as quickly as possible a) Remain still and avoid sudden movements c) Attract attention by splashing and making noise d) Use any available objects to fend off the shark 10 / 50 What is the purpose of an immersion suit? b) Protection against fire and heat d) Protection against electrical shock a) Protection against extreme cold temperatures c) Protection against drowning 11 / 50 What is the purpose of a lifebuoy in personal survival techniques? d) Communication equipment c) Rescue device b) Fire suppression tool a) Navigation aid 12 / 50 How should you distribute weight evenly in a life raft to maintain stability? b) Place all supplies and equipment in one corner for easy access a) Position heavier individuals at the center of the raft c) Spread occupants and belongings evenly across the raft d) Keep the raft unoccupied to maintain balance 13 / 50 How should you react if you hear a “man overboard” alarm onboard? b) Assist in the search and rescue operations as instructed c) Ignore the alarm as it may be a false alarm a) Continue with regular duties as the crew will handle the situation d) Proceed to the nearest lifeboat and prepare for evacuation 14 / 50 What should you do if you see smoke while evacuating a ship? d) Use a fire extinguisher to put out the smoke c) Take a detour and avoid the area with smoke b) Cover your face with a wet cloth and crawl to safety a) Move towards the smoke to investigate the source 15 / 50 What is the purpose of a personal locator beacon (PLB)? b) Sends distress signals to nearby ships c) Signals the presence of a person in the water d) Alerts authorities for rescue operations a) Provides a GPS location for navigation 16 / 50 What should you do if you spot a flare in the distance? c) Signal back using a signaling mirror or flashlight d) Follow the direction of the flare and investigate the source a) Immediately fire a flare in response b) Ignore the flare as it may be a false alarm 17 / 50 What should you do if you encounter a strong current while swimming towards safety? d) Call for help and wait for assistance c) Float on your back and wait for the current to subside b) Swim parallel to the shore until you’re out of the current a) Swim against the current with all your strength 18 / 50 How often should you participate in abandon ship drills? c) Once a year a) Once a month b) Once every six months d) Once every two years 19 / 50 What should you do if you encounter a fire onboard a ship? b) Immediately evacuate the area and inform the crew d) Ignore the fire and continue with regular duties a) Attempt to extinguish the fire using any available means c) Open windows and doors to let fresh air in 20 / 50 How should you board a life raft from the water? a) Climb in quickly using the ropes b) Dive into the life raft headfirst c) Swim to the life raft and climb in from the side d) Wait for the life raft to approach and grab onto it 21 / 50 How should you prioritize the use of life rafts during an emergency? d) Use the life raft for those most at risk first a) Only use the life raft if there are no other options available b) Use the life raft for passengers first, then crew members c) Use the life raft for crew members first, then passengers 22 / 50 How should you enter the water from a height during an emergency evacuation? d) Jump as far away from the ship as possible a) Headfirst to minimize impact b) Feet-first with arms crossed over the chest c) Backward to protect the head and face 23 / 50 Which equipment is essential for personal survival in ship emergencies? c) Radio communication device d) Binoculars a) Life jacket b) Fire extinguisher 24 / 50 How should you communicate with other survivors while in the water? d) Avoid communication to conserve energy b) Shout loudly to attract attention a) Use hand signals or gestures to convey messages c) Swim towards other survivors for communication 25 / 50 How should you prioritize the use of life-saving equipment during an emergency? b) Women and children first c) Elderly and disabled first d) Those most at risk first a) First come, first serve basis 26 / 50 What should you do if your life jacket inflates accidentally? c) Remove the inflation mechanism and discard it a) Deflate it immediately to prevent suffocation b) Keep it inflated until instructed otherwise d) Seek immediate medical attention for deflation 27 / 50 How should you position yourself in the water to conserve energy and reduce heat loss? d) Float on your back with your arms and legs spread apart a) Swim continuously towards the nearest land c) Lie flat on your back with your arms at your sides b) Tread water vigorously 28 / 50 How often should crew members undergo Personal Survival Techniques training? b) Once a year a) Every six months c) Every two years d) Every five years 29 / 50 What should you do if you notice someone experiencing hypothermia in the water? c) Provide them with hot drinks a) Remove their clothing to warm them up d) Keep them as still as possible and cover them with blankets b) Rub their body vigorously to generate heat 30 / 50 How can you provide psychological support to fellow survivors in a lifeboat? b) Share positive stories and maintain a sense of hope c) Focus on personal survival and disregard others d) Keep quiet and conserve energy at all times a) Avoid communication to minimize stress levels 31 / 50 Which action should be taken before entering a lifeboat or liferaft? b) Check the weather forecast c) Inflate the lifeboat or liferaft d) Assign roles and responsibilities to the occupants a) Check for adequate food and water supplies 32 / 50 What should you do if you find a damaged life jacket? a) Throw it overboard d) Ignore it and use a different life jacket b) Repair it using duct tape c) Report it to the appropriate authority 33 / 50 Which statement regarding life jackets is correct? d) Life jackets are not necessary in calm weather conditions c) Inflatable life jackets require manual inflation before use b) Life jackets should be worn loosely to ensure comfort a) Life jackets are only required for crew members, not passengers 34 / 50 How can you prevent dehydration in a survival situation at sea? a) Drink seawater to replenish lost fluids d) Consume food items with high water content to stay hydrated c) Avoid drinking any fluids to conserve water supply b) Collect rainwater or use a desalination device if available 35 / 50 What should you do if you witness someone falling overboard? a) Jump into the water immediately to rescue them c) Ignore the situation and continue with your duties b) Shout for help and throw a lifebuoy towards them d) Inform the captain and wait for further instructions 36 / 50 How should you behave in a lifeboat or liferaft to maintain stability? c) Jump into the water occasionally to cool down a) Stand up and move around to keep the blood flowing d) Organize games and activities to pass the time b) Remain seated and keep movements to a minimum 37 / 50 What should you do if your life jacket is equipped with a whistle? d) Remove the whistle to prevent accidental activation b) Blow the whistle for fun and entertainment a) Use it to signal for help in case of emergency c) Keep it as a souvenir and don’t use it 38 / 50 How can you conserve energy while floating in the water for a long time? d) Shout for help repeatedly to attract attention b) Keep moving your arms and legs vigorously a) Swim continuously to maintain body temperature c) Keep your body still and conserve energy 39 / 50 Which signal is universally recognized as a distress signal? a) Morse code SOS c) Sending a text message d) Lighting a cigarette b) Blowing a whistle 40 / 50 How should you ensure your visibility in the water during nighttime? b) Wear reflective clothing c) Blow a whistle continuously a) Shine a flashlight on yourself d) Keep splashing the water with your hands 41 / 50 How often should life jackets be inspected onboard? a) Every month d) Every five years b) Every year c) Every two years 42 / 50 What should you do if your lifeboat capsizes in the water? b) Cling to the overturned lifeboat and wait for rescue d) Try to upright the lifeboat with the help of others a) Panic and attempt to swim to shore c) Abandon the lifeboat and swim to the nearest land 43 / 50 How can you prevent seasickness in a life raft? c) Engage in intense physical activity to distract the mind b) Focus on distant objects on the horizon for visual stability d) Ignore the symptoms and continue with regular activities a) Consume a heavy meal before boarding the life raft 44 / 50 What should you do if you fall overboard? a) Remain calm and swim towards the nearest land d) Attempt to swim back to the ship c) Float on your back until rescued b) Scream for help 45 / 50 How should you signal for help when in the water? c) Shout loudly d) Use a signaling mirror or flashlight b) Wave your arms frantically a) Blow a whistle 46 / 50 What should you do if you are the last person to board a lifeboat? c) Notify the captain of the situation and wait for instructions b) Ensure all necessary supplies and equipment are on board d) Start rowing towards the nearest land immediately a) Take charge and assume leadership responsibilities 47 / 50 How should you properly secure yourself in a life raft? d) Sit inside the raft, facing the center, with legs bent and arms around knees a) Stand up and hold onto the sides for stability c) Sit on the edge of the raft with legs dangling in the water b) Lie down flat on the bottom of the life raft 48 / 50 What is the purpose of a SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) certificate? d) Allows crew members to operate life-saving appliances c) Ensures proper navigation equipment onboard the ship a) Indicates compliance with personal survival regulations b) Certifies proficiency in firefighting techniques 49 / 50 How should you adjust the straps of a life jacket for proper fit? b) Tighten them as much as possible a) Keep them loose for comfort c) Adjust them to fit snugly but not restrict breathing d) Remove the straps for easy movement 50 / 50 What is the primary purpose of a lifeboat in personal survival? a) Navigation d) Communication b) Firefighting c) Abandoning ship Your score is The average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz