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Question 1 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 1a
Information on safety and hazard control practices and procedures on a vessel is described in:
Question 2 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 1a
Warning signage information for restricted areas and emergency procedures:
Question 3 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 1a
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Acts, an employer is required to:
Question 4 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 1b
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Acts, an employee is required to:
Question 5 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 1b
Many hazards exist on a boat. The obligations to safety of a deckhand when working with others
Question 6 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 1b
Under “Duty of Care”, an employee:
Question 7 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 1b
Safety equipment is checked by the crew:
a. before and during each voyage
b. only at annual surveys
c. not the responsibility of the crew
d. if it is damaged
Question 8 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 1b
Circle the correct description of the statement, “Galley equipment is often made of heavy metal and is best stowed near the deck.”:
True False
Question 9 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 1b
Circle the correct description of the statement, “When securing the accommodation for sea, empty lockers don’t need to be closed.”:
True False
Question 10 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 1b
Circle the correct description of the statement, “When securing the accommodation for sea, emergency lighting should be checked.”:
True False
Question 11 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 1b
Circle the correct description of the statement, “Smoking is only permitted in the galley between meals.”:
True False
Question 12 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 2a
Lifejackets are kept:
a. in overhead lockers
b. out of harms way in the wheelhouse
c. in plastic bags to prevent mould
d. where they can be easily seen and accessed
Question 13 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 2a
Distress flares need to be renewed every:
Question 14 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 2b
The person who is responsible for ensuring that the required drills are carried out is the:
Question 15 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 2b
To learn the correct procedure for donning of lifejackets you should:
Question 16 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 2c
Coastal lifejackets must be reversible so that:
Question 17 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 2c
Coastal lifejackets must be fitted:
Question 18 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 3a
If the skipper asks you to secure a line forwards, you would secure the line:
a. on the vessel’s quarter
b. at the vessel’s mid length
c. at the vessel’s bow
d. when the vessel is alongside
Question 19 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 3a
The revolving drum of a windlass which is used to handle lines is called a:
a. Warping drum
b. Lines drum
c. Dog clutch
d. Gypsy
Question 20 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 3a
If the skipper asks you to weigh anchor, you would:
Question 21 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 3b
A potentially hazardous loop in a rope is called a:
a. standing part
b. bitter end
c. bight
d. free end
Question 22 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 3b
Match the correct answers
1. Sheet bend |
d. joins ropes of different diameter |
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2. Bow line |
b. makes a temporary eye |
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3. Sheep shank |
c. used to shorten a rope |
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4. Reef knot |
a. joins two ropes of similar size |
Question 23 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 3b
Circle the correct description of the statement, “Never stand in the way of a rope under tension”:
True False
Question 24 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 3b
Circle the correct description of the statement, “A line is best secured on a cleat using a clove hitch.”:
True False
Question 25 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 3c
Circle the correct description of the statement, “Right-hand lay line should be coiled anticlockwise”:
True False
Question 26 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 3c
Circle the correct description of the statement, “A whipping on a fibre line keeps the ends from fraying”:
True False
Question 27 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 3c
Circle the correct description of the statement, “Natural fibre ropes should be stowed open to the air and synthetic ropes away from sunlight”:
True False
Question 28 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 3c
Circle the correct description of the statement, “At sea, fenders are left tied to the rails in case they are needed”:
True False
Question 29 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 3c
Circle the correct description of the statement, “Loose gear should be lashed in front of the freeing ports so it will not roll about the decks.”:
True False
Question 30 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 4a
Information on fire safety and hazard control practices and procedures on a vessel is described in:
Question 31 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 4a
If you saw wisps of smoke coming seeping out under the engine room door you would immediately:
a. raise the alarm
b. activate the fixed firefighting system
c. shut off the main fuel supply
d. close the air vents
Question 32 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 4b
Foam fire extinguishers are usually fitted in:
Question 33 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 4b
Operation of a fire hose on a small vessel requires:
Question 34 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 4c
Which class of fire is fuelled by paper, wood or plastic:
Question 35 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 4c
Which class of fire is fuelled by flammable oils:
a. D
b. E
c. B
d. C
Question 36 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 4c
A water extinguisher is most effective against fires of Class:
a. D
b. E
c. B
d. A
Question 37 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 4c
A foam extinguisher is most effective against fires of Class:
a. A
b. E
c. B
d. C
Question 38 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 5a
A short and a prolonged blast three times over on the ship’s horn indicates:
Question 39 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 5a
A continuous ringing of a ship’s bell indicates:
Question 40 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 5b
In the event of a person falling overboard, you would:
Question 41 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 5c
In the event of a small rubbish bin fire in the accommodation, you would:
Question 42 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 6a
A muster station list includes:
Question 43 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 6b
If it was required to abandon ship, you would:
Question 44 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 6b
On entering a life raft, you would:
Question 45 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5707A- Element 6c
An emergency station list should be displayed on any vessel with more than:
Question 1 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1a Element
Coastal lifejackets are designed vessel’s operating to a distance from shore of:
Question 2 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1a Element
The purpose of a “grab bag” is to:
Question 3 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1a Element
If you have fallen overboard from a large ferry in calm weather and a small boat had been sent to rescue you, how would you expect the smaller rescue boat to approach you
Question 4 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1b Element
You hear air escaping temporarily from the liferaft just after it has inflated, you should:
Question 5 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1b Element
Marker dye is most useful in attracting the attention of:
Question 6 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1b Element
After being called to muster stations, if some time will elapse before abandonment, the master should ensure that all passengers and crew:
Question 7 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1c Element
A SOLAS lifejacket shall be designed so that it will allow the wearer to jump from a vertical distance of:
Question 8 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1d Element
A quoit is provided in a liferaft to:
Question 9 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1d Element
The group huddle in the water lessens body heat loss:
Question 10 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1e Element
To return a capsized liferaft to the upright, you need to:
Question 12 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1f Element
A liferaft can be manoeuvred by:
Question 11 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1g Element
A sea anchor is used to:
Question 12 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1h Element
In treating those suffering from hypothermia it is best to:
Question 13 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1i Element
You are in a liferaft in hot conditions. You should:
Question 14 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1j Element
First aid to a casualty bleeding heavily should be administered.
Question 15 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1k Element
Once the stores in the liferaft are sorted
Question 16 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 1k Element
Once the stores in the liferaft are sorted
Question 17 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 2a Element
A life raft is stabilised by:
Question 18 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 2b Element
A life raft should inflate in:
Question 19 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 2c Element
A Carley Float is:
Question 20 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 2c Element
Lifebuoy self igniting lights shall be capable of burning for not less than:
Question 21 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 2d Element
The purpose of an EPIRB is:
Question 22 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 3a Element
You are alerted by the continuous ringing of the bell. This means that:
Question 23 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 3b Element
You have heard the signal six short + one prolonged blast. You should:
Question 24 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 3b Element
If your vessel is sinking, and you intend to abandon ship, you should have your passengers and crew:
Question 25 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 3c Element
The visible range of a parachute flare at night is approximately:
Question 26 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF1107B – 3c Element
The purpose of a “V” Distress Signal Sheet is:
Question 1 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1a Element
A fire started by spontaneous combustion can be expected in:
Question 2 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1a Element
A common cause of fires in accommodation spaces is:
Question 3 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1a Element
Small quantities of flammable cleaning materials needed at a worksite should be:
Question 4 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1a Element
Structural fire protection refers to the passive measures taken to:
Question 5 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1b Element
A number of fires have occurred as a result of welding onboard. The heat caused by the welding activity is usually transferred by a process known as:
Question 6 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1b Element
When refuelling, the following precautions should be observed:
Question 7 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1c Element
The type of fire detection system, which reacts to the visible and invisible products of combustion is known as:
Question 8 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1c Element
Fires can be caused on board a vessel by:
Question 9 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1c Element
The type of fire detection system, which reacts to the visible smoke produced in the early stages of certain types of fire is known as:
Question 10 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2a Element
Violent flames and heavy black smoke is typical of which sort of fire:
Question 11 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2b Element
A water extinguisher is most effective against fires of Class:
Question 12 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2c Element
Suspecting that fire may be smouldering in a compartment, you would:
a. grab any extinguisher and get to the fire without delay
b. leave it for the skipper to inspect
c. activate the fixed firefighting system
d. get an extinguisher and if the door felt cool, inspect with caution
Question 13 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2d Element
In the event of a small waste pare bin fire, you would:
Question 14 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2e Element
The common alarm signal for a fire emergency is:
a. continuous ringing of a bell
b. one prolonged blast on the ships horn
c. one short blast and one prolonged blast at least three times
d. seven short blasts and one prolonged blast
Question 15 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2f Element
A CO2 extinguisher is most effective against fires of Class:
Question 16 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2g Element
Communications between member of a fire fighting team:
Question 17 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3a Element
A chip pan fire in the galley would be classified as
Question 18 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3a Element
The following classes of fire would be most likely to be seen in the machinery space of a vessel
Question 19 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3a Element
A class C fire would involve:
Question 20 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3b Element
Water extinguishers are colour coded:
Question 21 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3b Element
Which of the following colours is used to indicate a foam Fire Extinguisher?
Question 22 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3b Element
Extinguishers are carried on commercial vessels because:
Question 23 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3c Element
To extinguish a fire in a chip pan in the galley, you would:
a. use the fire hose
b. throw water over it
c. use the fire blanket
d. allow it to burn out on its own
Question 24 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3d Element
After you have used the fire hose in a drill, you should:
a. replace it in its storage box immediately
b. dry it thoroughly before restowing
c. have the maritime authorities survey it and replace the tags
d. leave it for the engineer to deal with
Question 25 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4a Element
A once used or partly used an extinguisher should be:
Question 26 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4b Element
Fighting a chemical fire signed with 2RE from the hazchem code requires the precaution of:
Question 27 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4c Element
The sides of the fire tetrahedron are:
Question 28 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4d Element
Which of the following coloured extinguisher would you use for a diesel fire?
Question 29 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4e Element
If the fire was in a compartment and attacked by smothering, the crew should:
Question 30 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4f Element
The correct sequence for fire fighting is:
Question 31 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4g Element
The best extinguisher for use on a cooking fat fire is a:
Question 32 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4g Element
The best portable extinguisher for a vessel’s engine room is
Question 33 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4g Element
The portable extinguisher designed for use on almost all classes of fire is a:
Question 34 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4h Element
In the restricted visibility encountered in an accommodation fire, you would:
Question 35 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4i Element
It is usually necessary to close the ventilation to a compartment where a fire is burning to:
Question 36 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4k Element
It is necessary to keep closed the hatches or doors to a compartment after a fire has been contained to:
Question 37 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4l Element
A serious fire has been isolated in the engine room, you would:
Question 38 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4m Element
By evacuating a compartment and sealing it off, the side of the fire tetrahedron which you are removing is the
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