Offshore Survival (BOSIET/FOET) – 2026–2027
Practice Exam | Comprehensive Preparation for
Emergency Response, Helicopter Safety, and
Offshore Survival Skills
1. What does BOSIET stand for?
A. Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training
B. Basic Offshore Safety Instruction and Evacuation Techniques
C. Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training
D. Basic Operational Safety Induction and Evacuation Training
BOSIET is an internationally recognized course designed to prepare
personnel for offshore emergencies.
2. Which of the following is the primary purpose of a life jacket?
A. To keep you warm
B. To make swimming easier
C. To keep you afloat in the water
D. To signal for help
A life jacket provides buoyancy, keeping the wearer afloat to
prevent drowning.
3. What is the correct method to don a life jacket?
A. Put it on over your head and tighten the straps
B. Secure all straps and adjust for snug fit before entering water
C. Inflate it fully before putting it on
D. Only wear it around the waist
Proper fitting ensures the life jacket functions effectively in
emergencies.
,4. Which emergency signal is used to indicate “I need help” at sea?
A. Two short blasts of a horn
B. One long blast followed by a continuous signal
C. Waving both arms horizontally
D. Flashing a light randomly
Standard emergency signals are internationally recognized to
prompt immediate assistance.
5. The purpose of a helicopter underwater escape training (HUET)
is:
A. To practice swimming skills
B. To train personnel to escape a submerged helicopter safely
C. To inspect helicopters
D. To simulate parachute jumping
HUET prepares offshore workers for a helicopter ditching scenario.
6. Which device is used to signal distress in low visibility?
A. Flashlight
B. Flares
C. Whistle
D. Hand waving
Flares are visible over long distances and in poor visibility
conditions.
7. What should you do immediately if you fall into cold water
offshore?
A. Swim vigorously to shore
B. Conserve body heat and float with life jacket
C. Remove heavy clothing
, D. Panic to attract attention
Minimizing heat loss is critical to prevent hypothermia.
8. FOET stands for:
A. Further Offshore Emergency Training
B. Final Offshore Escape Techniques
C. Fast Offshore Evacuation Training
D. First Offshore Emergency Training
FOET is a refresher training for offshore personnel to maintain
safety skills.
9. Which of the following is a key objective of fire safety training
offshore?
A. To teach cooking safety
B. To inspect equipment
C. To prevent, control, and respond to fires effectively
D. To operate cranes safely
Fire is a major hazard offshore, and personnel must be prepared to
manage it.
10. How often must BOSIET/FOET training be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every 4 years (BOSIET) or 5 years depending on certification)
C. Every 6 months
D. Never
Regular renewal ensures personnel remain competent in
emergency procedures.
11. Which type of lifeboat is commonly used on offshore rigs?
A. Open wooden boat
B. Totally enclosed motor-propelled survival craft (TEMPSC)
Practice Exam | Comprehensive Preparation for
Emergency Response, Helicopter Safety, and
Offshore Survival Skills
1. What does BOSIET stand for?
A. Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training
B. Basic Offshore Safety Instruction and Evacuation Techniques
C. Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training
D. Basic Operational Safety Induction and Evacuation Training
BOSIET is an internationally recognized course designed to prepare
personnel for offshore emergencies.
2. Which of the following is the primary purpose of a life jacket?
A. To keep you warm
B. To make swimming easier
C. To keep you afloat in the water
D. To signal for help
A life jacket provides buoyancy, keeping the wearer afloat to
prevent drowning.
3. What is the correct method to don a life jacket?
A. Put it on over your head and tighten the straps
B. Secure all straps and adjust for snug fit before entering water
C. Inflate it fully before putting it on
D. Only wear it around the waist
Proper fitting ensures the life jacket functions effectively in
emergencies.
,4. Which emergency signal is used to indicate “I need help” at sea?
A. Two short blasts of a horn
B. One long blast followed by a continuous signal
C. Waving both arms horizontally
D. Flashing a light randomly
Standard emergency signals are internationally recognized to
prompt immediate assistance.
5. The purpose of a helicopter underwater escape training (HUET)
is:
A. To practice swimming skills
B. To train personnel to escape a submerged helicopter safely
C. To inspect helicopters
D. To simulate parachute jumping
HUET prepares offshore workers for a helicopter ditching scenario.
6. Which device is used to signal distress in low visibility?
A. Flashlight
B. Flares
C. Whistle
D. Hand waving
Flares are visible over long distances and in poor visibility
conditions.
7. What should you do immediately if you fall into cold water
offshore?
A. Swim vigorously to shore
B. Conserve body heat and float with life jacket
C. Remove heavy clothing
, D. Panic to attract attention
Minimizing heat loss is critical to prevent hypothermia.
8. FOET stands for:
A. Further Offshore Emergency Training
B. Final Offshore Escape Techniques
C. Fast Offshore Evacuation Training
D. First Offshore Emergency Training
FOET is a refresher training for offshore personnel to maintain
safety skills.
9. Which of the following is a key objective of fire safety training
offshore?
A. To teach cooking safety
B. To inspect equipment
C. To prevent, control, and respond to fires effectively
D. To operate cranes safely
Fire is a major hazard offshore, and personnel must be prepared to
manage it.
10. How often must BOSIET/FOET training be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every 4 years (BOSIET) or 5 years depending on certification)
C. Every 6 months
D. Never
Regular renewal ensures personnel remain competent in
emergency procedures.
11. Which type of lifeboat is commonly used on offshore rigs?
A. Open wooden boat
B. Totally enclosed motor-propelled survival craft (TEMPSC)
