SAMSA COP PST Practice Questions - SAMSA STCW Section A-VI 1-1 Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Exam - SAMSA COP PST Practice Questions - SAMSA STCW Section A-VI 1-1 Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Exam

Question 1

Which of the following sound signals represents the standard General Emergency Alarm on a SOLAS-compliant vessel?

Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle and alarm bells Three long blasts repeated continuously at two-minute intervals One long blast followed by two short blasts on the foghorn Continuous rapid ringing of the ship's bell for 15 seconds

Correct Answer:

Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle and alarm bells

Question 2

Who holds the sole legal authority to give the official order to abandon ship?

The Chief Officer or Safety Officer on watch The Master (Captain) of the vessel or designated acting Master The Chief Engineer during machinery space emergencies The SAMSA Port State Control inspector onboard

Correct Answer:

The Master (Captain) of the vessel or designated acting Master

Question 3

What is the primary function of the Shipboard Muster List?

To record daily attendance and watchkeeping rotas for deck and engine ratings To list cargo manifests and dangerous goods stowage plans for port authorities To detail specific duties, emergency signals, and muster locations for every person onboard To document maintenance schedules for lifeboats, davits, and pyrotechnics

Correct Answer:

To detail specific duties, emergency signals, and muster locations for every person onboard

Question 4

When preparing to abandon ship in cold sea conditions, what clothing strategy offers the best protection against hypothermia?

Wearing a single heavy rubber raincoat over bare skin to block wind Wearing tight cotton clothing to minimize water absorption inside a lifejacket Removing all heavy clothing to reduce weight and facilitate swimming Wearing multiple loose layers of warm woolen or synthetic clothing under a waterproof outer layer

Correct Answer:

Wearing multiple loose layers of warm woolen or synthetic clothing under a waterproof outer layer

Question 5

What is the immediate action a seafarer must take upon hearing the General Emergency Alarm?

Report directly to your assigned muster station dressed in prescribed safety gear and warm clothing Immediately launch the nearest survival craft without waiting for orders Proceed to the engine room to secure main propulsion generators Return to your cabin and remain inside until radio updates are broadcast

Correct Answer:

Report directly to your assigned muster station dressed in prescribed safety gear and warm clothing

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