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WorksheetsLife-Saving Equipment Quiz 2
Total questions: 123
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
Life-saving equipment must be inspected weekly to ensure:
Always ready for operation
Only inspected when a technical fault occurs
Checked upon passenger request
Only inspected every six months
Monthly inspections of life-saving appliances must be conducted by:
Direct observation without a checklist
Based on a checklist and recorded in a logbook
Only upon request from authorities
Passengers conducting self-inspections
Inflatable life rafts must undergo periodic maintenance at least once every:
6 months
12 months
24 months
36 months
How often must a maritime evacuation system be deployed at a minimum?
Every 2 years
Every 3 years
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
Maintenance of lifeboat lowering equipment must include:
Periodic maintenance and an annual full inspection
Only inspected when an issue occurs
Conducted at the captain’s discretion
Only visual inspections required
Passenger ships on international routes (not short international voyages) must be equipped with lifeboats capable of carrying at least what percentage of the total number of people onboard?
30%
37.5%
50%
25%
Which life-saving appliance may the Maritime Authority permit as a substitute for lifeboats?
Lifebuoys
Life rafts
Rescue boats
Thermal protection devices
Passenger ships on short international voyages must have lifeboat capacity for at least what percentage of the total number of people onboard?
50%
30%
37.5%
25%
All life-saving appliances must be capable of being lowered into the water with a full complement of people within how long after the abandon ship order is given?
15 minutes
20 minutes
25 minutes
30 minutes
For passenger ships with a gross tonnage of less than 500 and a total number of persons onboard fewer than 200, what is the required life-saving arrangement?
Only equipped with lifeboats
Only equipped with life rafts
Equipped with life rafts sufficient to carry all persons onboard
No life-saving appliances required
How many rescue boats are required on passenger ships with a gross tonnage of 500 or more?
1 boat per side
2 boats per side
3 boats per side
4 boats per side
On passenger ships, each lifeboat or rescue boat must not tow more than how many life rafts?
5 rafts
6 rafts
7 rafts
8 rafts
Passenger ships with a length between 120m and under 180m must be equipped with at least how many lifebuoys?
12
18
24
30
Each passenger ship must be equipped with additional life jackets for at least what percentage of the total number of people onboard?
3%
5%
7%
10%
What must each life jacket on passenger ships be equipped with?
Rescue light
Swimwear
Thermal protection device
Locator device
What is the maximum davit head height above the water when the ship is in its lightest loaded condition?
10m
15m
20m
25m
What is the minimum area required per passenger at muster stations on passenger ships?
0.25 m²
0.35 m²
0.45 m²
0.55 m²
Passenger Ro-Ro ships built on or after July 1, 1998, must meet which requirements?
Section b(iii, iv), c(i, ii, iii, iv, v)
Section d(i, ii, iii)
Section e(i, ii, iii)
Section f(i, ii, iii)
What must each life raft on Ro-Ro passenger ships be equipped with to ensure safety?
Extended towing line
Search and rescue locating device
Illuminating light
Swimwear
One of the rescue boats on a Ro-Ro passenger ship must be of which type?
Lifeboat
Fast rescue boat
Rescue craft
Covered lifeboat
Each search and rescue locating device must be secured inside the life raft so that its antenna is how many meters above sea level when deployed?
0.5m
1m
1.5m
2m
If a Ro-Ro passenger ship built before July 1, 1997, cannot install a fast rescue boat, what is the reasonable alternative?
Install a lifeboat
Use additional life rafts
Increase the number of lifebuoys
Provide additional life jackets
What type of life raft must be equipped on Ro-Ro passenger ships?
Automatically self-righting raft
Raft without a canopy
Raft without a slide
Raft with a rudder
How many specially trained crew members must a fast rescue boat on a Ro-Ro passenger ship have at a minimum?
1 crew member
2 crew members
3 crew members
4 crew members
Under what conditions must life rafts on Ro-Ro passenger ships be safely usable?
Only in calm waters
When overturned
In rough seas
Only in warm weather
How many covered lifeboats must cargo ships be equipped with?
At least one
Sufficient capacity for all persons onboard
Only one per side of the ship
No mandatory requirement
If a life raft weighs more than 185 kg, which of the following requirements is correct?
No additional life rafts needed
The total capacity of life rafts on each side must be sufficient to carry all persons onboard
Only required to accommodate 50% of persons onboard
No special requirements
Cargo ships shorter than how many meters may apply special regulations regarding life-saving equipment?
85m
100m
150m
200m
Under what condition can a lifeboat on cargo ships be accepted as a rescue boat?
The boat and its launch/recovery system meet the requirements for a rescue boat
The boat can accommodate at least 10 people
The boat has a special paint color
The boat has a fully enclosed canopy
Cargo ships may replace lifeboats with which of the following options?
Lifebuoys
Free-fall lifeboats
Covered life rafts
No alternative option
What is the minimum number of lifebuoys required on cargo ships with a length between 150m and under 200m?
8
10
12
14
What type of self-illuminating light must lifebuoys on oil tankers have?
Battery-powered
Solar-powered
Reflective
No specific regulation
According to regulations, what must each person on a cargo ship be equipped with?
A suitable swimming suit
A lifebuoy
A handheld signal light
An oxygen tank
How must immersion suits be stored on cargo ships?
Stored in the ship’s compartment
Kept in the captain’s cabin
Easily accessible with clear indicators
No specific storage requirement
Lifeboats on cargo ships with a gross tonnage of 20,000 or more must be capable of launching while the ship is moving at what speed?
2 knots
5 knots
10 knots
15 knots
In which language must the onboard instruction manual be written?
English
The crew’s native language
The working language of the ship
Any language
What must the ship’s muster list specify?
Ship engine operation procedures
The specific duties of each crew member in an emergency
First aid instructions
Cargo handling procedures
Who must approve the muster list on passenger ships?
The captain
The Maritime Authority
The crew council
No approval required
When must the muster list be revised?
When the ship changes its route
When there are crew changes affecting assigned duties
Annually
Upon passenger request
What must be included in the onboard training manual?
How to wear a life jacket
How to operate life-saving appliance engines
How to use helicopter rescue equipment
All of the above
What must cargo ships with maritime evacuation systems be equipped with?
Additional lifebuoys
Onboard training equipment for evacuation systems
Free-fall lifeboats
Automatic fire suppression systems
How quickly must life-saving appliances be launched after the abandon ship order is given?
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
What type of lifeboat must be equipped on chemical and gas carriers?
Boat with its own air supply system
Fire-resistant lifeboat
Lifeboat without a canopy
Inflatable lifeboat
What function must life rafts on cargo ships have to automatically release when the ship sinks?
Automatically opens when touching water
Automatic release of securing lines
Must be manually activated by crew members
No specific requirement
Who must receive the technical analysis for alternative life-saving equipment designs?
Captain
Maritime Authority
Ship manufacturer
Crew council
What is the role of personal safety equipment on ships?
Entertainment devices on board
Helps ensure crew survival in case of ship emergencies
Only used during maritime safety training
Helps the ship move faster
What must officers and crew do regarding personal safety equipment?
Ignore them entirely
Only use them when ordered by the captain
Be proficient in their use and undergo regular training
Only know their storage location
What material must lifebuoys be made of?
Lightweight metal
Wood
Highly buoyant, impact-resistant material
Synthetic rubber
What is the maximum outer diameter of a lifebuoy?
800mm
600mm
1000mm
400mm
A lifebuoy must have sufficient buoyancy to keep how many kilograms of iron afloat in fresh water?
10kg
12.5kg
14.5kg
20kg
What is the minimum required weight for a lifebuoy?
1kg
2.5kg
3.5kg
4kg
What is the maximum height from which a lifebuoy must withstand a drop?
10m
20m
30m
40m
What is the minimum operating duration for a self-illuminating lifebuoy light?
30 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
How long must the smoke signal from a lifebuoy last at a minimum?
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
How long must a life jacket be able to withstand fire?
1 second
2 seconds
3 seconds
5 seconds
What is the maximum height from which a person wearing a life jacket must be able to jump into the water?
2m
3m
4.5m
5m
How quickly must a life jacket be able to turn an unconscious person into a safe position?
3 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
15 seconds
How many centimeters must a life jacket lift an unconscious person’s mouth above the water surface?
5cm
10cm
12cm
15cm
What percentage of life jackets on passenger ships must be designated for children?
5%
10%
15%
20%
What is the function of an anti-exposure suit?
Keeps the body warm when immersed in water
Helps improve swimming speed
Increases deep-diving capability
Used for rain protection
The maximum duration for wearing an anti-exposure suit is?
30 seconds
1 minute
2 minutes
5 minutes
How long can an anti-exposure suit withstand direct flame exposure?
1 second
2 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
What equipment can an anti-exposure suit replace?
Lifeboat
Life jacket
Lifeline
Smoke signal
What is the minimum buoyancy provided by an anti-exposure suit?
50N
60N
70N
80N
How long does an anti-exposure suit take to turn a face-down person to a face-up position in water?
3 seconds
5 seconds
7 seconds
10 seconds
What is the function of an anti-exposure thermal protection device?
Helps maintain body temperature when immersed in cold water
Improves swimming speed
Enhances high-temperature resistance
Protects skin from sunlight
What is the effective operating temperature range of an anti-exposure suit?
-50ºC to 10ºC
-30ºC to 20ºC
-20ºC to 30ºC
-10ºC to 40ºC
What is the primary purpose of visible signaling devices on a ship?
Help the ship move faster
Support onboard recreational activities
Signal and indicate location when the ship encounters an emergency or accident
Reduce fuel consumption
What is the purpose of a parachute flare?
Signal distress in emergency situations
Accurately determine the ship's position on a map
Mark maritime boundaries
Warn of collisions with other ships
What is the minimum altitude a parachute flare must reach when launched?
100m
200m
300m
500m
What is the minimum average luminous intensity of a parachute flare?
10.000 cd
20.000 cd
30.000 cd
40.000 cd
What is the minimum burning duration of a parachute flare (seconds)?
20 seconds
30 seconds
40 seconds
50 seconds
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a parachute flare?
Burns bright red
Burns continuously with an average luminous intensity of no less than 30,000 cd
Falls at a rate greater than 10m/s
Must have a complete ignition system
What is the purpose of a handheld flare?
Illuminating the ship in foggy conditions
Signaling distress at a low altitude
Lighting a fire for warmth in emergency situations
Used as a warning firework
What is the minimum average luminous intensity of a handheld flare?
10.000 cd
15.000 cd
20.000 cd
25.000 cd
What is the minimum burning duration of a handheld flare?
30 seconds
45 seconds
1 minute
2 minutes
What is the purpose of a floating smoke signal?
Emits smoke signals to indicate distress or mark location
Warns of collisions with other ships
Serves as an alarm signal for passengers on board
Supports the ship’s navigation system
What is the minimum smoke emission duration of a floating smoke signal?
1 minute
2 minutes
3 minutes
4 minutes
How long does a floating smoke signal continue emitting smoke when submerged 100mm underwater?
5 seconds
10 seconds
15 seconds
20 seconds
What requirements must a line-throwing appliance on a ship meet?
Must have at least 4 projectiles carrying a line of 230m in length
Only used in adverse weather conditions
Must weigh less than 5kg
Only used in cases of ship grounding
What is the minimum number of two-way radios required on a ship?
1 radio
2 radios
3 radios
4 radios
What is the minimum number of two-way radios required on a ship with a GRT between 300 and under 500RT?
1 radio
2 radios
3 radios
4 radios
What is the function of a radar transponder (SART) on a ship?
Detects other ships in the surrounding area
Transmits radar signals to assist in locating a distressed vessel
Helps the ship determine its speed
Supports ship docking operations
If a ship has a GRT between 300 and under 500, what is the minimum number of radar transponders required?
1 transponder
2 transponders
3 transponders
4 transponders
What is the function of the GMDSS system?
Locates ships using sound waves
Supports internal communication on board
Ensures global maritime safety and distress communication
Provides weather forecasts for ships
What is the purpose of an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)?
Locates the position of a distressed vessel
Enhances communication between crew members
Warns of dangerous marine life in the ship's path
Adjusts the ship's navigation direction
Which of the following devices are included in the GMDSS system?
VHF-DSC radio, MF/HF-DSC radio, NAVTEX receiver, INMARSAT system
Light signal transmitter and ocean current detector
Ship speed monitoring system and security cameras
Automatic navigation computer and radar system
What is the primary purpose of life rafts equipped on ships?
Increase ship speed in emergency situations
Ensure survival of all crew members in case of distress
Help the ship withstand large waves
Only for use on cruise ships
Based on their construction, how many main types of life rafts are there?
2
3
4
5
What materials can life rafts be made of?
Wood or plastic
Metal or rubber-coated fabric
Brick or stone
Concrete or cement
For self-inflating life rafts, what is the required inflation time at -30°C?
30 seconds
1 minute
3 minutes
5 minutes
What is the maximum allowable weight of a life raft (including equipment)?
100 kg
150 kg
185 kg
250 kg
What is the minimum rowing speed of a life raft (in nautical miles per hour)?
1
2
3
4
What is the minimum height from which a life raft must be able to withstand a person jumping onto it?
2.5m
3m
4.5m
5m
What materials are lifeboats made of?
Metal, wood, synthetic plastics
Wood, paper, rubber
Metal, cement, bricks
Synthetic plastics, clay, aluminum
How many main types of lifeboats are there?
2
3
4
5
What temperature range must a lifeboat be able to operate effectively within?
-30°C to +50°C
-1°C to +30°C
-10°C to +65°C
-30°C to +65°C
For a partially enclosed lifeboat, what is the minimum percentage of the boat’s length that must be covered by a rigid canopy?
10%
15%
20%
25%
Where must a fully enclosed lifeboat have windows or translucent panels?
Only at the front
Only at the rear
On both sides of the boat
No windows required
Which of the following is a characteristic of a free-fall lifeboat?
Designed with an open roof
Released from a certain height for rapid evacuation
Does not require a crew member to operate during descent
Only used on cargo ships
How long must a fire-resistant lifeboat provide protection when continuously exposed to fire?
3 minutes
5 minutes
8 minutes
10 minutes
What is the minimum speed required for a rescue boat (knots)?
3
4
5
6
What is the minimum speed at which a rescue boat must be capable of towing a life raft (knots)?
1
2
3
4
How long must the air support system on a lifeboat ensure breathable air inside the boat at a minimum?
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
When maintaining inflatable rescue boats, what is the most important inspection condition?
The boat must be fully submerged underwater
The boat must be fully inflated
The boat must be flipped upside down for inspection
The boat must be fully deflated
How many main types of lifeboat launching and recovery equipment are there?
2
3
4
5
What is the typical lifespan of a self-illuminating lifebuoy light battery?
6 months
1 year
2 years
3 years
How should an immersion suit be inspected?
Try wearing it and swimming
Visual inspection and pressure testing
Burn a small portion to check durability
Measure internal temperature using sensors
Where are immersion protection devices stored on a ship?
In the engine room
On the lifeboat
In the passenger compartment
On the ship’s deck
What is the most important factor to inspect on a parachute flare casing?
The color of the casing
The shape of the flare head
Expiration date
The hardness of the casing
How should handheld torches be periodically inspected?
Weekly by visual inspection and monthly parameter check
Only when used
Once a year
No inspection required
What is a special characteristic of floating smoke signals?
Emits sound when activated
Can only be used during the daytime
No expiration date
Sends a signal using colored smoke
When inspecting floating smoke signals, what factor should be checked most carefully?
The color of the emitted smoke
Expiration date and casing condition
The durability of the lid fastening cord
The weight of the signal
Where are self-inflating life rafts stored on a ship?
In the passenger compartment
On the ship's deck, placed on a rack
In the engine room
On the lifeboat
What is the most important factor when inspecting life rafts?
The raft’s color
The raft’s identification number and registration expiration date
The material of the raft
The size of the raft
How should lifeboats be inspected periodically?
Visually every week and a full check of all onboard equipment every month
Only when an incident occurs
Only when the ship is anchored
Once a year
What does the monthly routine inspection of lifeboats include?
Checking provisions, drinking water, medicine, and rescue equipment
Checking the color of the lifeboat
Measuring the temperature in the bridge compartment
Inspecting the boat's paint coating
How often must lifeboats be lowered to water level?
Weekly
At least once every three months
Once a year
When requested by the captain
What elements should be inspected in the davit system for lowering and retrieving lifeboats?
Only the outer paint coating
Only the cable load capacity
The entire system, including corrosion resistance, cables, brakes, and control mechanisms
No periodic inspection is required
What does the inspection of the wire rope winch system include?
Checking the brake, remote control system, and power supply system
Only inspecting the cable
Only inspecting the winch motor
No inspection required
How often should the dynamic testing of winch brakes be conducted?
Once a year
Once every five years
Once a month
Once every ten years
What is the most important requirement when inspecting winch brakes?
The brake must engage immediately when pressed
The brake must have a delay to avoid load shock
The brake must be light for easy operation
The brake is not important, only the cable strength matters
What does the overhaul of the loaded release hook system include?
Only inspecting the hook cable
Disassembling components, adjusting the system, and testing with the specified load
Only lubricating the joints
No overhaul needed, only visual inspection
