STCW Seven Seas Prep 2026 EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
STCW BASIC SAFETY TRAINING (BST)
Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
1. What is the primary purpose of an immersion suit?
a) To help you swim to shore
b) To provide flotation and reduce heat loss in cold water
c) To make you more visible to aircraft
d) To carry emergency rations
2. According to the LSA Code, what is the minimum required height for a free-fall lifeboat
launch?
a) 1.5 meters
b) 3.0 meters
c) 1.0 meter
d) It depends on the boat's mass and construction, but typically a minimum of 1.3 times the
boat's length.
3. The "HELP" position is designed to:
a) Help you swim faster.
b) Reduce heat loss by protecting the body's core areas (chest, groin, neck).
c) Signal for help more effectively.
d) Prevent seasickness.
4. When abandoning ship, if possible, you should jump from the vessel from a height no
greater than:
a) 10 meters
b) 5 meters
c) 2 meters
d) 15 meters
5. What is the correct sequence of actions when boarding a liferaft from the water?
a) Inflate your lifejacket, climb in immediately.
b) Locate the boarding ladder/handrail, inflate your lifejacket partially, kick with your legs to
,push yourself up and roll into the raft.
c) Have someone pull you in, then deflate your lifejacket.
d) Tie yourself to the raft and wait for rescue.
6. The sea anchor on a liferaft is used to:
a) Increase speed.
b) Help steer the raft.
c) Keep the raft oriented into the weather and reduce drift.
d) Act as a second anchor for the ship.
7. Hypothermia is defined as:
a) A state of low blood sugar.
b) A condition where the body's core temperature drops below 35°C (95°F).
c) A state of extreme fear and panic.
d) A condition caused by drinking seawater.
8. What is the primary signal for alerting others on board to a fire or emergency?
a) Continuous ringing of the ship's bell
b) The General Emergency Alarm signal (seven short blasts followed by one long blast on the
ship's whistle and alarm bells).
c) Shouting "Fire, Fire, Fire"
d) A continuous sounding of the ship's horn
9. The EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is activated to:
a) Communicate with other ships.
b) Send a distress alert via satellite with the ship's identity and position.
c) Provide local lighting.
d) Listen for weather forecasts.
10. Before donning an immersion suit in an emergency, you should:
a) Put on as much clothing as possible to provide extra insulation.
b) Remove all your clothes to prevent chafing.
c) Inflate your lifejacket first.
d) Take an anti-seasickness pill.
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)
11. The three elements of the "Fire Triangle" are:
a) Heat, Water, Fuel
,b) Oxygen, Heat, Fuel
c) Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Heat
d) Fuel, Smoke, Heat
12. Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as oil, grease, or paint?
a) Class A
b) Class B
c) Class C
d) Class D
13. A water mist nozzle is effective on Class B fires because it:
a) Cools the fuel and displaces oxygen with steam.
b) Forms a foam blanket.
c) Interrupts the chemical chain reaction.
d) Absorbs the flammable liquid.
14. The primary purpose of a foam firefighting system is to:
a) Cool the fire.
b) Smother the fire by forming a blanket that excludes oxygen.
c) Dilute the fuel.
d) Provide a visual marker.
15. Before entering a smoke-filled space, a firefighter's BA (Breathing Apparatus) should be
checked for:
a) Air quality.
b) Whistle function.
c) Pressure gauge reading and low-pressure alarm.
d) Facepiece color.
16. The correct procedure for using a portable CO2 extinguisher on an electrical fire is to:
a) Aim at the base of the flames and sweep side to side.
b) Aim the horn at the base of the flames and discharge.
c) First pour water on the surrounding area to cool it.
d) Use it only in open spaces.
17. A "boundary cooling" operation involves:
a) Spraying water directly onto the seat of the fire.
b) Applying water to decks, bulkheads, and boundaries adjacent to the fire to prevent its
spread.
, c) Cooling down the firefighters.
d) Filling the space with inert gas.
18. The international shore connection is designed to:
a) Provide power from shore.
b) Allow the ship's fire main to be connected to the shore firefighting water supply.
c) Load fuel from shore.
d) Connect to a shore-based internet.
19. In a fire team, the role of the "back-up" person is to:
a) Manage the fire pump.
b) Control the door and communicate with the bridge.
c) Assist the nozzleman and be ready to take over if needed.
d) Provide first aid.
20. The "inert gas system" on a tanker is used to prevent fire and explosion by:
a) Increasing the oxygen level in cargo tanks.
b) Reducing the oxygen level in cargo tanks below the level required for combustion.
c) Cooling the cargo.
d) Removing all flammable vapors.
Elementary First Aid (EFA)
21. The first step in any first aid situation is to:
a) Start CPR.
b) Check the scene for safety (ensure it is safe for you to approach).
c) Check for breathing.
d) Stop any bleeding.
22. The "ABC" of basic life support stands for:
a) Airway, Breathing, Circulation
b) Ambulance, Breathing, CPR
c) Alert, Bleeding, Consciousness
d) Airway, Bleeding, Compression
23. To check if a casualty is breathing normally, you should:
a) Shake and shout at them.
b) Look, Listen, and Feel for no more than 10 seconds.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
STCW BASIC SAFETY TRAINING (BST)
Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
1. What is the primary purpose of an immersion suit?
a) To help you swim to shore
b) To provide flotation and reduce heat loss in cold water
c) To make you more visible to aircraft
d) To carry emergency rations
2. According to the LSA Code, what is the minimum required height for a free-fall lifeboat
launch?
a) 1.5 meters
b) 3.0 meters
c) 1.0 meter
d) It depends on the boat's mass and construction, but typically a minimum of 1.3 times the
boat's length.
3. The "HELP" position is designed to:
a) Help you swim faster.
b) Reduce heat loss by protecting the body's core areas (chest, groin, neck).
c) Signal for help more effectively.
d) Prevent seasickness.
4. When abandoning ship, if possible, you should jump from the vessel from a height no
greater than:
a) 10 meters
b) 5 meters
c) 2 meters
d) 15 meters
5. What is the correct sequence of actions when boarding a liferaft from the water?
a) Inflate your lifejacket, climb in immediately.
b) Locate the boarding ladder/handrail, inflate your lifejacket partially, kick with your legs to
,push yourself up and roll into the raft.
c) Have someone pull you in, then deflate your lifejacket.
d) Tie yourself to the raft and wait for rescue.
6. The sea anchor on a liferaft is used to:
a) Increase speed.
b) Help steer the raft.
c) Keep the raft oriented into the weather and reduce drift.
d) Act as a second anchor for the ship.
7. Hypothermia is defined as:
a) A state of low blood sugar.
b) A condition where the body's core temperature drops below 35°C (95°F).
c) A state of extreme fear and panic.
d) A condition caused by drinking seawater.
8. What is the primary signal for alerting others on board to a fire or emergency?
a) Continuous ringing of the ship's bell
b) The General Emergency Alarm signal (seven short blasts followed by one long blast on the
ship's whistle and alarm bells).
c) Shouting "Fire, Fire, Fire"
d) A continuous sounding of the ship's horn
9. The EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is activated to:
a) Communicate with other ships.
b) Send a distress alert via satellite with the ship's identity and position.
c) Provide local lighting.
d) Listen for weather forecasts.
10. Before donning an immersion suit in an emergency, you should:
a) Put on as much clothing as possible to provide extra insulation.
b) Remove all your clothes to prevent chafing.
c) Inflate your lifejacket first.
d) Take an anti-seasickness pill.
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)
11. The three elements of the "Fire Triangle" are:
a) Heat, Water, Fuel
,b) Oxygen, Heat, Fuel
c) Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Heat
d) Fuel, Smoke, Heat
12. Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as oil, grease, or paint?
a) Class A
b) Class B
c) Class C
d) Class D
13. A water mist nozzle is effective on Class B fires because it:
a) Cools the fuel and displaces oxygen with steam.
b) Forms a foam blanket.
c) Interrupts the chemical chain reaction.
d) Absorbs the flammable liquid.
14. The primary purpose of a foam firefighting system is to:
a) Cool the fire.
b) Smother the fire by forming a blanket that excludes oxygen.
c) Dilute the fuel.
d) Provide a visual marker.
15. Before entering a smoke-filled space, a firefighter's BA (Breathing Apparatus) should be
checked for:
a) Air quality.
b) Whistle function.
c) Pressure gauge reading and low-pressure alarm.
d) Facepiece color.
16. The correct procedure for using a portable CO2 extinguisher on an electrical fire is to:
a) Aim at the base of the flames and sweep side to side.
b) Aim the horn at the base of the flames and discharge.
c) First pour water on the surrounding area to cool it.
d) Use it only in open spaces.
17. A "boundary cooling" operation involves:
a) Spraying water directly onto the seat of the fire.
b) Applying water to decks, bulkheads, and boundaries adjacent to the fire to prevent its
spread.
, c) Cooling down the firefighters.
d) Filling the space with inert gas.
18. The international shore connection is designed to:
a) Provide power from shore.
b) Allow the ship's fire main to be connected to the shore firefighting water supply.
c) Load fuel from shore.
d) Connect to a shore-based internet.
19. In a fire team, the role of the "back-up" person is to:
a) Manage the fire pump.
b) Control the door and communicate with the bridge.
c) Assist the nozzleman and be ready to take over if needed.
d) Provide first aid.
20. The "inert gas system" on a tanker is used to prevent fire and explosion by:
a) Increasing the oxygen level in cargo tanks.
b) Reducing the oxygen level in cargo tanks below the level required for combustion.
c) Cooling the cargo.
d) Removing all flammable vapors.
Elementary First Aid (EFA)
21. The first step in any first aid situation is to:
a) Start CPR.
b) Check the scene for safety (ensure it is safe for you to approach).
c) Check for breathing.
d) Stop any bleeding.
22. The "ABC" of basic life support stands for:
a) Airway, Breathing, Circulation
b) Ambulance, Breathing, CPR
c) Alert, Bleeding, Consciousness
d) Airway, Bleeding, Compression
23. To check if a casualty is breathing normally, you should:
a) Shake and shout at them.
b) Look, Listen, and Feel for no more than 10 seconds.
