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