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Personal safety and Social Responsibility

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 49mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is one of the key learning outcomes of the STCW 2010 related to personal safety and social responsibility?

a)

Observe safe working practices

b)

Ignore safety procedures

c)

Disregard orders

d)

Avoid teamwork

2.

Which learning outcome focuses on understanding and being understood in relation to shipboard duties according to the STCW 2010?

a)

Understand orders and be understood in relation to shipboard duties

b)

Perform emergency procedures without communication

c)

Maintain shipboard equipment only

d)

Navigate using electronic charts exclusively

3.

According to the STCW 2010, what should you comply with during emergencies on board ship?

a)

Emergency procedures

b)

Navigation rules

c)

Cargo handling procedures

d)

Maintenance schedules

4.

Which of the following is a precaution to prevent pollution of the marine environment as per STCW 2010 learning outcomes?

a)

Dispose waste overboard

b)

Take precaution to prevent pollution

c)

Ignore environmental regulations

d)

Use harmful chemicals freely

5.

What action should be taken to control fatigue according to the STCW 2010 learning outcomes?

a)

Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue

b)

Ignore signs of fatigue and continue working

c)

Increase working hours to improve productivity

d)

Avoid taking rest breaks during duty

6.

How can you contribute to effective human relationships on board ship as per STCW 2010 learning outcomes?

a)

Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship

b)

Ignore communication with crew members

c)

Create conflicts among crew members

d)

Disregard teamwork and cooperation

7.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: ________ safe working practices.

a)

Observe

b)

Ignore

c)

Disrupt

d)

Neglect

8.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand orders and be ________ in relation to shipboard duties.

a)

understood

b)

understandable

c)

understanding

d)

understands

9.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: ________ with emergency procedures.

a)

Comply

b)

Argue

c)

Ignore

d)

Struggle

10.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Take precautions to prevent ________ of the marine environment.

a)

pollution

b)

erosion

c)

navigation

d)

overfishing

11.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Contribute to effective human ________ on board ship.

a)

relationships

b)

machinery

c)

navigation

d)

cargo

12.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand fully the Social ________.

a)

Responsibilities

b)

Networks

c)

Events

d)

Media

13.

What are the three key points mentioned for observing safe working practices?

a)

Importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times

b)

Correct use of safety equipment

c)

Apply safety procedures before, during and after specific task

d)

All of the above

14.

Who publishes the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen?

a)

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

b)

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

c)

United Nations

d)

World Health Organization (WHO)

15.

The Code is intended primarily for merchant seafarers on ______-registered ships.

a)

UK

b)

US

c)

Canada

d)

Australia

16.

The Code is addressed only to ship owners and not to everyone on a ship regardless of rank or rating.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

List two risks mentioned in the workplace according to the Code.

a)

Fire and electrical hazards

b)

Noise and air pollution

c)

Water shortage and drought

d)

Traffic congestion and delays

18.

A statutory requirement for seafarers regarding health and safety information is:

a)

Receiving training on health and safety procedures.

b)

Ignoring health and safety guidelines.

c)

Reporting only major accidents.

d)

Relying solely on personal experience.

19.

Who is responsible for protecting the health and safety of seafarers and others on board ships?

a)

Ship owners and employers

b)

Passengers

c)

Port authorities

d)

Cargo owners

20.

Seafarers are required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others on board who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Cooperate with anyone else carrying out health and safety duties, including compliance with control measures identified during the employer’s or Company’s _________?

a)

risk assessment

b)

annual review

c)

training session

d)

safety briefing

22.

Report any identified serious hazards or deficiencies immediately to the appropriate ________ or other responsible person.

a)

officer

b)

employee

c)

visitor

d)

contractor

23.

Make proper use of plant and machinery, and treat any hazard to health or safety (such as a dangerous substance) with _________

a)

due caution

b)

no concern

c)

reckless abandon

d)

complete disregard

e)

minimal effort

24.

Under the regulations, it is an offence for any person intentionally or recklessly to interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of _________?

a)

health and safety

b)

public transport

c)

financial security

d)

environmental protection

25.

On every sea going ship on which more than five workers are employed, the company is required to appoint a _________

a)

safety officer

b)

chief engineer

c)

medical officer

d)

cook

26.

The master must record the appointment of the safety officer in the official _________

a)

logbook

b)

register

c)

journal

d)

manifest

27.

Should there be any unsafe situation or incidents it should be reported to the ________ who will address the situation.

a)

safety officer

b)

manager

c)

security guard

d)

cleaning staff

28.

ILO is the United Nation’s body responsible for setting international standards for working and living conditions and promote _________?

a)

workers’ rights

b)

global trade

c)

environmental protection

d)

technological innovation

29.

Which organization is responsible for setting international standards for working and living conditions and promoting workers’ rights?

a)

WHO

b)

ILO

c)

IMO

d)

UNESCO

30.

Good hygiene is the responsibility of ________ on board.

a)

all on board

b)

the captain only

c)

the cook only

d)

the engineer only

31.

Cleanliness of one’s environment and good housekeeping is the responsibility of ________ on board.

a)

all on-board

b)

the captain only

c)

the engineering crew only

d)

the housekeeping staff only

32.

On board, simple infections can easily be spread from one person to _________.

a)

another

b)

himself

c)

the captain

d)

the doctor

33.

What is the name of the part labeled as number 1?

a)

Chimney

b)

Roof

c)

Window

d)

Door

34.

What is the name of the part labeled as number 2?

a)

Stern

b)

Bow

c)

Hull

d)

Deck

35.

What is the name of the part labeled as number 3?

a)

Propeller

b)

Rudder

c)

Wing

d)

Engine

36.

What is the name of the part labeled as number 4?

a)

Portside

b)

Starboard

c)

Bow

d)

Stern

37.

What is the name of the part labeled as number 5?

a)

Anchor

b)

Rudder

c)

Propeller

d)

Hull

38.

What is the name of the part labeled as number 6?

a)

Bulbous bow

b)

Rudder

c)

Propeller

d)

Anchor

39.

What is the name of the part labeled as number 7?

a)

Bow

b)

Stern

c)

Deck

d)

Hull

40.

What is the name of the part labeled as number 8?

a)

Main Deck

b)

Engine Room

c)

Bridge

d)

Cargo Hold

41.

What is the name of the part labeled as number 9?

a)

Superstructure

b)

Hull

c)

Deck

d)

Keel

42.

Nature of Shipboard Hazards: List any three hazards that can occur on a ship.

a)

Slips, trips and falls; Burns; Hazards of chemicals.

b)

Watching movies; Playing cards; Sunbathing.

c)

Listening to music; Painting; Cooking gourmet meals.

d)

Reading novels; Swimming in the sea; Stargazing.

43.

Which protective device is commonly provided as protection against falling objects aboard ships?

a)

Face and eye protection

b)

Safety helmets

c)

Respiratory protection

d)

Life jacket

44.

Face and eye protection are designed to protect from:

a)

Splashes flying objects

b)

Heat

c)

Harmful lights particles

d)

All of the above

45.

Gloves are used based on the hazard from which protection is needed.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Special outer clothing is needed for protection based on the specific environment in which one is working. These are used to protect from ________ or heat.

a)

splashes

b)

cold

c)

wind

d)

dust

47.

Respiratory protective equipment is essential for protection from irritating or dangerous dust, fumes or gases.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Which equipment is used for protection against drowning?

a)

Safety helmet

b)

Life jacket

c)

Gloves

d)

Face protection

49.

Name any two types of other protective equipment mentioned in the text.

a)

Lifesaving appliances, Fire fighting appliances

b)

Kitchen utensils, Cleaning cloths

c)

Office chairs, Desks

d)

Books, Notebooks

50.

What is the main objective of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code?

a)

To ensure safety at sea, prevention of human injury or loss of life, and avoidance of damage to the environment and property.

b)

To regulate international trade agreements between shipping companies.

c)

To establish crew salary standards for international vessels.

d)

To promote tourism and leisure activities on commercial ships.

51.

What are the safety management objectives of the Company?

a)

Provide for safe practices in ship operation and a safe working environment

b)

Establish safeguards against all identified risks

c)

Continuously improve safety management skills of personnel ashore and aboard ships

d)

All of the above

52.

According to the EU Marine Equipment Directive, what mark must equipment found on UK ships carry to show conformity?

a)

Wheelmark

b)

CE Mark

c)

Anchor Mark

d)

Star Mark

53.

Precaution to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces includes:

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Precaution to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces includes:

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Precaution to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces includes:

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Precaution to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces includes:

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Precaution to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces includes:

a)

True

b)

False

58.

A confined space is defined as a space that is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work, has limited or restricted means for entry or exit, and is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

What are the main components shown in the communication cycle?

a)

Sender, Receiver, Message Channel, Feedback Channel, Encode, Decode, Background Noise

b)

Sender, Receiver, Message Channel, Feedback Channel, Encode, Decode, Visual Aid

c)

Sender, Receiver, Message Channel, Feedback Channel, Encode, Decode, Written Report

d)

Sender, Receiver, Message Channel, Feedback Channel, Encode, Decode, Presentation Slide

60.

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental of communication?

a)

Sender - Message

b)

Receiver - Listening

c)

Feedback - Responding, Acting

d)

Noise - Interference

61.

The person who listens in the communication process is called the ________.

a)

Receiver

b)

Sender

c)

Speaker

d)

Transmitter

62.

Which of the following is an effective transmission skill?

a)

Ignoring the message

b)

Written communication

c)

Closed eyes

d)

Turning away

63.

List any two effective listening skills mentioned in the text.

a)

Direct eye contact, Sitting up straight

b)

Interrupting frequently, Looking away

c)

Talking over the speaker, Slouching

d)

Ignoring the speaker, Checking your phone

64.

Barriers to effective communication between individuals and teams within the ship include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Receiver’s understanding

b)

Feedback stage

c)

Effective listening

d)

Mode of transmission

65.

What are two possible consequences of wrong communication?

a)

Misunderstanding, Accidents

b)

Happiness, Success

c)

Clarity, Teamwork

d)

Improvement, Motivation

66.

Which of the following is considered an imminent danger according to emergency procedures?

a)

Loss of life

b)

Serious injury

c)

Loss or damage to property

d)

Damage to the environment

e)

All of the above

67.

Types of emergencies include Stranding or Grounding, Steering Failure, Gyro Failure, Engine Failure, Fire, Man Overboard, Collision, Flooding, Abandonment, Search & Rescue (internal), Bridge control/Telegraph failure, Hazardous Materials out of control, and _________?

a)

Security Threat

b)

Routine Maintenance

c)

Weather Forecasting

d)

Cargo Loading

68.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of emergency that requires a contingency plan on board a vessel?

a)

Grounding

b)

Abandon ship

c)

Routine maintenance

d)

Man over board

69.

What is the first step to take in the event of a fire on board according to the emergency procedures?

a)

Raise the alarm.

b)

Try to extinguish the fire yourself.

c)

Ignore the fire and continue working.

d)

Wait for instructions from the captain.

70.

The correct procedure if fire proves to be uncontrollable is to close windows/doors/vents and withdraw from the compartment.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

After extinguishing a fire, you should _______ all used fire fighting equipment.

a)

Replace

b)

Ignore

c)

Hide

d)

Discard

72.

Which of the following is a correct step in fighting a fire on board?

a)

Ignore the fire

b)

Assemble fire party, correctly dressed with hose line and breathing apparatus

c)

Leave all doors open

d)

Increase fuel supply to the compartment

73.

What is the signal for a general emergency alarm on a ship?

a)

Three long blasts

b)

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

c)

A series of short blasts on the ship's bell

d)

Order given by the captain

74.

Emergency signals and duties allocation: What is the signal for fire on a ship?

a)

Three long blasts

b)

Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast

c)

A series of short blasts on the ship's bell

d)

Order given by the captain

75.

Emergency signals and duties allocation: What is the signal for man overboard?

a)

Three long blasts

b)

Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast

c)

A series of short blasts on the ship's bell

d)

Order given by the captain

76.

Emergency signals and duties allocation: Who gives the order to abandon ship?

a)

The captain

b)

The chief engineer

c)

The first officer

d)

The radio officer

77.

How often should life boat drills be conducted on passenger vessels?

a)

At intervals of not less than once per week

b)

At intervals of not less than once per month

c)

At intervals of not less than once per year

d)

At intervals of not less than once per voyage

78.

Before proceeding to the muster stations, what should everyone do?

a)

Put on extra clothing and life jacket and head to the muster station

b)

Call the captain for instructions

c)

Go directly to the lifeboats without any preparation

d)

Wait in your cabin until further notice

79.

Values and need for training and drills: Which of the following is NOT a value of training and drills?

a)

The crew know how to use the equipment

b)

Keep the equipment readily available in good working order

c)

Increase fear and panic in emergency situations

d)

Knowledge of actions to be taken in emergency helps in minimising hazards

80.

Marine Notices: How many different types of Marine Notice are there?

a)

Three

b)

Four

c)

Two

d)

Five

81.

Marine Notices: What does MSN stand for and what is its purpose?

a)

MSN stands for Marine Notice and is used to convey mandatory information that must be complied with under UK legislation.

b)

MSN stands for Maritime Safety Network and is used to report voluntary safety incidents.

c)

MSN stands for Marine Security Notice and is used to announce international maritime events.

d)

MSN stands for Marine Survey Notification and is used to schedule vessel inspections.

82.

What does 'Avast' mean in emergency terminologies?

a)

Cancel an order

b)

Stop or hold

c)

Motionless or stop all activities

d)

For next order

83.

What does 'Belay' mean in emergency terminologies?

a)

Cancel an order

b)

Stop or hold

c)

Motionless or stop all activities

d)

For next order

84.

What does 'Still' mean in emergency terminologies?

a)

Cancel an order

b)

Stop or hold

c)

Motionless or stop all activities

d)

For next order

85.

What does 'Stand by' mean in emergency terminologies?

a)

For next order

b)

Cancel an order

c)

Stop or hold

d)

After a task has been momentarily halted

86.

What does 'Carry on' mean in emergency terminologies?

a)

For next order

b)

Cancel an order

c)

Stop or hold

d)

After a task has been momentarily halted

87.

Name one device used for internal communication and alarm system on board a ship.

a)

Two way radio hand set

b)

Anchor chain

c)

Life jacket

d)

Navigation light

88.

Which system is used for public announcements on board a ship?

a)

Public address system

b)

Navigation radar

c)

Engine telegraph

d)

Fire alarm system

89.

Every effort must be made to quickly get acquainted with the escape route on board.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Escape routes should be clearly marked on board a ship.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

What is pollution caused by in shipping according to the worksheet?

a)

Sewage, garbage, oil discharge, chemical discharge

b)

Noise pollution, light pollution, air pollution, soil pollution

c)

Plastic waste, electronic waste, nuclear waste, medical waste

d)

Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone

92.

What type of waste is described as 'Drainage and other wastes from any form of toilets and urinals'?

a)

Sewage

b)

Industrial waste

c)

E-waste

d)

Agricultural waste

93.

Drainage from medical premises via wash basins, wash tubs and scuppers is considered what type of pollution?

a)

Sewage

b)

Air

c)

Noise

d)

Thermal

94.

What is considered 'Garbage' according to the document?

a)

Only domestic waste

b)

All kinds of victual, Domestic, Cargo

c)

Only operational waste

d)

Only cargo waste

95.

Oil discharge means petroleum in any form which includes:

a)

Crude oil, Fuel oil, Sludge, Oil refuse, Refined products

b)

Only crude oil

c)

Only refined products

d)

Only sludge

96.

'Harmful substances' are those substances which are identified as marine pollutants in the _____________.

a)

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)

b)

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

c)

International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

d)

International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate

97.

Pollution is caused by:

a)

Only human activities

b)

Only nature

c)

Human activities and nature

d)

Only industrial activities

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