STCW Exam| Questions &
Solutions
VHF Radio Channel 16 - -What channel should the caller switch to when
aboard a vessel? [Proc 540]
-Upper flammable limit - -Upper limit at which a flammable gas or vapor will
ignite; above this limit the gas or vapor is too rich to burn.
-fire signal onboard a ship - -not less than 10 seconds of both general alarm
and ships whistle
-color of manual lamp on top of liferaft/ how long it operates - -red/ 24
hours
-non-conductive - -substance which does not transmit electrical charges. A
Class C fire extinguisher is considered non conductive (opposite of what
you'd think)
-conductive - -(adj.) having the quality or power of conducting heat or
electricity or sound; tending to cause or bring about
-Type I PFD - -Safest type of PFD - will turn an unconscious person face up.
Wearable offshore life jacket; geared for rough or remote waters
-Type II PFD - -wearable near-shore vest; good for calm waters when quick
assistance is likely, will turn some unconscious persons face up
-Type III PFD - -Worn when freedom of movement is required & rick of
falling overboard is present
Worn when operational and underway
Will not turn a crew member face up
Tendency to ride up in water
-Type IV PFD - -throwable device; cushions and ring buoys; neither for rough
waters or persons unable to hold onto it
-Oil Plastic and Metal Can NEVER be discharged into the sea at any time - -
-MARPOl Annex I - -Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
-MARPOL Annex II regulates what? - -NLS; Carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk. MARPOL Annex II Regulations for the control of pollution
, by noxious liquid substances in bulk sets out a pollution categorization
system for noxious and liquid substances.
-MARPOL Annex III - -Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances in
Packaged Form
-MARPOL Annex V - -to prevent pollution by garbage from ships
-MARPOL Annex VI - -Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
-Which of the following equipment is not used for cleanup? - -Sinking agents
-What is one item MARPOL requires to be obtained vessels which are
required to meet its regulations? - -Oil Record Book
-Lower flammable limit - -Minimum vapor concentration supporting
combustion
-Duties during an emergency - -Station Bill
-Abandon ship signal - -More than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the
whistle and the same on the general alarm bells. This may also look like
"More than 7 short blasts and 1 long blast on the general alarm and ships
whistle."
-Man Overboard Alarm - -3 long rings on alarm bell and whistle
-Convection - -The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid
-Radiation - -Energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or
waves or particles.
-Conduction - -The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another
substance that it is touching.
-deckhand wearable equipment for moving cargo - -hard hat and steel
boots
-carrying a heavy crate across cargo deck - -Lumbar support, safety shoes,
and hard hat
-An enclosed space has to be certified to enter by whom? - -A certified
chemist or chief engineer
-Lines or gear NOT in use should be __________. - -secured or stowed out of
the way
Solutions
VHF Radio Channel 16 - -What channel should the caller switch to when
aboard a vessel? [Proc 540]
-Upper flammable limit - -Upper limit at which a flammable gas or vapor will
ignite; above this limit the gas or vapor is too rich to burn.
-fire signal onboard a ship - -not less than 10 seconds of both general alarm
and ships whistle
-color of manual lamp on top of liferaft/ how long it operates - -red/ 24
hours
-non-conductive - -substance which does not transmit electrical charges. A
Class C fire extinguisher is considered non conductive (opposite of what
you'd think)
-conductive - -(adj.) having the quality or power of conducting heat or
electricity or sound; tending to cause or bring about
-Type I PFD - -Safest type of PFD - will turn an unconscious person face up.
Wearable offshore life jacket; geared for rough or remote waters
-Type II PFD - -wearable near-shore vest; good for calm waters when quick
assistance is likely, will turn some unconscious persons face up
-Type III PFD - -Worn when freedom of movement is required & rick of
falling overboard is present
Worn when operational and underway
Will not turn a crew member face up
Tendency to ride up in water
-Type IV PFD - -throwable device; cushions and ring buoys; neither for rough
waters or persons unable to hold onto it
-Oil Plastic and Metal Can NEVER be discharged into the sea at any time - -
-MARPOl Annex I - -Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
-MARPOL Annex II regulates what? - -NLS; Carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk. MARPOL Annex II Regulations for the control of pollution
, by noxious liquid substances in bulk sets out a pollution categorization
system for noxious and liquid substances.
-MARPOL Annex III - -Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances in
Packaged Form
-MARPOL Annex V - -to prevent pollution by garbage from ships
-MARPOL Annex VI - -Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
-Which of the following equipment is not used for cleanup? - -Sinking agents
-What is one item MARPOL requires to be obtained vessels which are
required to meet its regulations? - -Oil Record Book
-Lower flammable limit - -Minimum vapor concentration supporting
combustion
-Duties during an emergency - -Station Bill
-Abandon ship signal - -More than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the
whistle and the same on the general alarm bells. This may also look like
"More than 7 short blasts and 1 long blast on the general alarm and ships
whistle."
-Man Overboard Alarm - -3 long rings on alarm bell and whistle
-Convection - -The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid
-Radiation - -Energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or
waves or particles.
-Conduction - -The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another
substance that it is touching.
-deckhand wearable equipment for moving cargo - -hard hat and steel
boots
-carrying a heavy crate across cargo deck - -Lumbar support, safety shoes,
and hard hat
-An enclosed space has to be certified to enter by whom? - -A certified
chemist or chief engineer
-Lines or gear NOT in use should be __________. - -secured or stowed out of
the way
