SEAM 5 Quiz Week 1 Set B

How might the layout of a ship influence the development of crowd management strategies?

• Ship layout has no impact on crowd management

• Only the number of decks matters for crowd management

• Strategies may need to account for potential bottlenecks and flow of movement

• All ships require identical crowd management strategies

How might the psychological state of passengers affect the effectiveness of crowd management techniques?

• Passenger psychology is irrelevant to crowd management

• Panic or fear could make passengers more resistant to following instructions

• Psychological state only affects individual passengers, not crowds

• All passengers react identically in emergencies regardless of mental state

What is the primary objective of crowd management during emergency situations on board?

• To evacuate passengers quickly

• To ensure the safety and protection of all passengers

• To maintain order and calm among passengers

• To communicate with shore-based authorities

Which of the following best describes the relationship between beaching and grounding?

• Beaching is always accidental, while grounding can be intentional

• Grounding is a subset of beaching

• Beaching is a type of intentional grounding

• Beaching and grounding are completely unrelated events

What factors should be considered when deciding whether to adjust ballast tanks during a grounding incident?

• Only the ship's current list and trim

• The ship's stability, surrounding water depth, and potential for refloating

• Exclusively the captain's personal preference

• Only the amount of fuel remaining

How might the nature of the seabed affect the strategy for freeing a grounded ship?

• It has no impact on the strategy

• It could influence the choice between pulling or pushing the ship

• Sandy seabeds always require the same approach as rocky ones

• The nature of the seabed is irrelevant in grounding incidents

How might the implementation of a shipboard contingency plan differ between a large cruise ship and a small cargo vessel?

• There would be no difference in implementation

• The cruise ship might prioritize passenger management more heavily

• Small cargo vessels don't need contingency plans

• Cruise ships always have simpler contingency plans

What is the primary purpose of a shipboard contingency plan?

• To ensure compliance with regulations

• To respond to emergencies and ensure safety

• To reduce insurance claims

• To improve crew morale

What should be done immediately after a ship runs aground?

• Attempt to refloat the ship

• Sound the general alarm and muster personnel

• Check for injuries and provide first aid

• Notify the authorities

What is the purpose of conducting regular drills and training for a shipboard contingency plan?

• To familiarize the crew with the plan

• To reduce the risk of accidents

• To improve crew morale

• To comply with regulations