BRM Quiz 1

BRM Quiz 1 Which of the following is a concept of Bridge Resource Management (BRM)? A. having a BRM computer aboard B. automated logkeeping C. clear channels of communication and coordination D. never questioning a decision of the master - CORRECT ANSWER-C. clear channels of communication and coordination Watch condition #2 would be described as: A. Inside waters, restricted visibility, heavy traffic B. Open sea, good visibility, moderate traffic C. Pilot waters (pilot aboard), limited visibility, moderate traffic D. Coastal waters, limited visibility, moderate traffic - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Coastal waters, limited visibility, moderate traffic The concept of Bridge Resource Management is: A. That all have an equal stake in the Safe and Efficient completion of the voyage B. Teams comment to the process is necessary for safer vessel operations C. Situational awareness, identification, and use of error chain and techniques for error trapping D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-D. All of the above Under US law, a person taking charge of a deck watch on a vessel leaving port must have ________ hours off duty within the 12 hours before the time of leaving. A. 8 B. 6 C. 4 D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 6 Three areas of responsibility in Bridge Resource Management are A. Master, Conn, OOD B. Administration, Master, Navigation C. Master, Conn, Navigation D. Administration, Conn, Navigation - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Administration, Conn, Navigation The STCW standards allow the required rest period for watchstanders to be divided into two periods that one period is at least ______ hours in length? A. 10 B. 8 C. 6 D. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 6 Watch schedules are to be ___________ A. posted where easily accessible by all the crew B. automated C. changed weekly D. none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-A. posted where easily accessible by all the crew Under STCW 2010, which of the following schedules provide adequate rest periods for watch standers? A. 4 hours on duty, 2 hours off duty, 6 hours on duty, 12 hours off duty B. 3 hours on duty, 1/2 hour off duty, 3 hours on duty, 1/2 hour off duty, 3 hours on duty, 14 hours off duty C. 15 hours on duty, 9 hours off duty D. 4 hours on duty, 4 hours off duty, 4 hours on duty, 4 hours off duty, 4 hours on duty, 4 hours off duty - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 4 hours on duty, 2 hours off duty, 6 hours on duty, 12 hours off duty Which of the following is NOT a concept of Bridge Resource Management (BRM)? A. situational awareness B. clear channels of communication C. never questioning a decision of the master D. error trapping - CORRECT ANSWER-C. never questioning a decision of the master An effective watch organization will include procedures that A. disregard instrument errors B. make it unnecessary for a pilot to be part of the bridge team C. recognize that GPS makes other methods of navigation unnecessary D. emphasize maintaining a good lookout - CORRECT ANSWER-D. emphasize maintaining a good lookou