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