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