MASTERY TEST - SURVIVAL CRAFT AND

RESCUE BOAT OTHER THAN FAST

RESCUE BOAT
Total points 27/30

Issue No. 0 Revision No. 8 Effective

Date: April 13,2023

Multiple Choice: Read the questions carefully. Choose the best answer and the
corresponding letter to your choice.

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24. It is a safety device carried by a vessel to alert search and rescue *1/1
services and allow them to quickly locate the distressed vessel in the
event of an emergency.

A. AIS

B. EPIRB

C. Radar

D. SART

E. VHF handheld radio

18. Which of the following is NOT one of the symptoms of hypothermia? * 1/1

Confusion or memory loss

B. Drowsiness or very low energy

C. Rapid pulse

D. Shivering

E. Slurred speech or mumbling

Option 6

11. The Contents of a first aid kit in a survival craft include all the *1/1
following EXCEPT: _______________.

A. Gauze pads and pair of scissors

B. Paracetamol tablets

C. Polythene bag and cetrimide cream

D. Spare clothing

E. Triangular and open weave bandage

5. In deploying the pyrotechnic signals, the following instructions must be *1/1

observed EXCEPT:

A. Firmly hold the Kare by the handle and hold the Kare over the side of the boat

B. Hold the Kare away from you at all times

C. Look into the top of the Kare

D. Make sure the wind is behind you

E. Read the instructions on the side of the Kare

4.In handling survival craft in rough weather, which of the following wave *1/1
or swell directions is more comfortable and acceptable for maneuvering?

A. Beam sea

B. Broad on the bow

C. Following sea

D. Head sea

E. Quartering sea

27.The following shall be done by the Coxswain of the lifeboat when *1/1
marshalling survival craft after clearing the sinking ship EXCEPT:

A. Distribute food and water

B. Distribute survivors and equipment between survival craft

C. Look for the survival craft and pick up other survivors from the water

D. Rig exposure cover or foldable canopy

E. Tow and secure the survival craft by tying them together

21. Which of the following is/are important lifeboat equipment? * 1/1

A. Buoyant oars

B. Manual pump

C. Painter line

D. Painter line and buoyant oars only

E. Painter line, manual pump and buoyant oars

28. In beaching survival craft and/or rescue boats, the following are the *0/1
precautions that shall be observed EXCEPT _______________.

A. All gears should be secured and the entrances closed to allow rapid escape

B. Beaching should be undertaken at daylight

C. Persons should leave the boat over the stern to avoid being swept back to the
sea by the underKow

D. Take all measure to avoid ship going parallel to the beach

E. The raft should be carried off the beach to provide continuing shelter for
survivors

14.Which of the following type of devices is NOT used to launch a *1/1

survival craft?

Auto release with Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU)

B. Gravity type davit release

C. Free-fall release

D. Radial davit

E. Hose Derrick boom

16.In recovering the lifeboat, what is the most important procedure that *1/1
should be followed first before hoisting the lifeboat?

A. Attach the sea painter to the towing hook

B. Connect the forward and aft fall wires to the lifeboat hooks

C. Lower the embarkation ladder to the ship’s side

D. Position the lifeboat under the davit falls

E. Reset, secure and lock the lifeboat release hooks

17. What type of approved portable extinguisher is to be used on a *1/1

lifeboat/rescue boat?

A. A-B dry powder

B. CO2 extinguisher

C. Foam extinguisher

D. Halon extinguisher

E. Water extinguisher

9. According to regulation, how often do we need to start/test the rescue *1/1

boat/lifeboat engine?

A. Daily

B. Weekly

C. Monthly

D. Semi-annually

E. Annually

19.When launching the life raft manually during rough weather, which of *1/1
the following is the standard sequence of procedure to be carried out?

A. Pull the painter to inKate; take out the painter and fastened it on deck;
unfastened the hook from the cradle; remove the railing and check the water for
obstructions; throw the life raft overboard

B. Remove the railing and the check water for obstruction; pull the painter to inKate;
unfastened the hook from the cradle; take out the painter and fastened it on deck;
and throw the life raft overboard

C. Take out the painter and fastened it on deck; remove the railing and check
the water for obstructions; unfastened the hook from the cradle; throw the life
raft overboard; and, pull the painter to inKate

D. Throw the life raft overboard; take out the painter and fastened it on deck;
unfastened the hook from the cradle; remove the railing and check the water for
obstructions; and pull the painter to inKate

E. Unfastened the hook from the cradle; pull the painter to inKate; take out the
painter and fastened it on deck; remove the railing and the check water for
obstructions; and throw the life raft overboard

13. Activated charcoal should be included in the first kit in case of *1/1
_______________.

A. fever

B. nausea

C. poisoning

D. severe wound bleeding

E. both fever and nausea

25.To achieve its maximum detectable range, and ensure that the survival *0/1
craft can be located, how high should the SART be mounted?

A. At least 1 meter away from the survival craft

B. At least 5 meters away from the survival craft

C. At sea level where it is obstructed by metal objects or radar reKector

D. Not less than 1 meter above sea level

E. Not less than 5 meters above sea level

Batch Number * Dropdown

SCRB 25-012

12.A fire-protected lifeboat is usually fitted with _______________. * 1/1

A. Air support system

B. CO2 system

C. Fire main system

D. Personal protective equipment

E. Water spray system

Name *

DELOS REYES, JEVE MAR P.

2.The precautionary measures in handling survival craft (lifeboat) in *1/1

rough sea condition include the following EXCEPT:

A. Adjusting speed to maintain control and headway

B. Closing all doors and hatch openings

C. Distributing weight onboard to maintain an even trim

D. Go out of the lifeboat to be on the lookout for rescue vessels

E. Wearing of lifejackets at all times

22. What is the purpose of deploying sea anchor on a lifeboat during *1/1
abandon ship?

A. To avoid sinking

B. To keep the boat safe and secure during bad weather

C. To keep the boat straight while motoring down-sea

D. To lessen the drift and keep the boat’s head to the wind

E. To move away from the sinking ship

8. Which of the following is NOT the correct precautionary measure to be *1/1

observed when recovering the lifeboat?

A. Both lifeboat hooks should be connected one after the other to ensure proper
connection to the davit falls

B. Do not connect the suspension link of the davit to the lifeboat hooks until
resetting of the hooks has been fully completed.

C. Great care must be exercised in reconnecting the lifeboat hooks that hands and
angers are kept clear.

D. When using the recovery strops, connect the bottom link of the strops instead of
the suspension link of the davit falls to the lifeboat hooks.

E. Where the limit switch of boat winch does not work correctly, the winch operator
should manually stop the hoisting operation immediately.

15. Steps you should follow when evaluating an injured person include *1/1
the following EXCEPT?

Assess

B. Diagnose

C. Evaluate

D. Implement

E. Plan

23. What is the purpose of the lifeboat recovery strop? * 0/1

A. To avoid the swinging of the boat when the ship is rolling or listing

B. To enable inspection and maintenance of the lifeboat release hooks and

equipment

C. To hoist the lifeboat or rescue boat during rough sea condition

D. To prevent the lifeboat from accidentally falling during drills or maintenance

E. To secure the lifeboat against the davits when in the stowed position

6. When do you use the “on-load” release system of the lifeboat? * 1/1

A. When the lifeboat has been fully lowered into the sea

B. When the lifeboat has only the boat crew onboard

C. When the lifeboat is about to touch the water

C. When the lifeboat is still more than 1 meter above the water

D. When the lifeboat needs to be released immediately

10. What is the standard sequence of procedure in starting a lifeboat or *1/1

rescue boat engine?

A. Check the lube and diesel oil level; place the clutch lever/throttle in neutral
position; prime the fuel lines with diesel oil; turn the battery switch to ON; and
press the start button

B. Place the clutch level/throttle in neutral position; turn the battery switch to ON;
check the lube and diesel oil level; press the start button; and prime the fuel lines
with diesel oil

C. Press the start button; turn the battery switch to ON; prime the fuel lines with
diesel oil; place the clutch lever/throttle in neutral position; and check the lube and
diesel oil level

D. Prime the fuel lines with diesel oil; turn the battery switch to ON; press the start
button; check the lube and diesel oil level; and, place the clutch lever/throttle in
neutral position

E. Turn the battery switch to ON; press the start button; check the lube and diesel
oil level; place the clutch lever/throttle in neutral position; and, prime the fuel lines
with diesel oil

1.In rowing and steering the boat by compass, sit in a position facing aft *1/1
of the boat and steer straight ahead by placing both oars at the most
forward position and _______________.

B. pulling back the left oar

E. pushing forward both oars at the same time

D. pushing back the left oar

A. pulling back both oars at the same time

C. pulling back the right oar

29. Which type of radio equipment is carried onboard lifeboats for use in *1/1
on-scene communications between survival craft, ship and rescue unit?

A. UHF axed radio communication

B. VHF portable handheld radio communication

C. MF radio communication

D. HF radio communication

E. Satellite radio communication

7. Which of the following is NOT the primary reason for a high number of *1/1
accidents with lifeboats during drills and maintenance?

A. communication failures;

B. failure of on-load release mechanism;

C. familiarity with lifeboats, davits, equipment and associated controls;

D. inadvertent operation of on-load release mechanism;

E. inadequate maintenance of lifeboats, davits and launching equipment;

26.The following devices are used for helicopter rescue from survival *1/1
craft EXCEPT

A. Rescue harness

B. Rescue litter (stretcher/basket)

C. Rescue net

D. Rescue sling or strop

E. Rescue tube

20.The following procedures can prevent accidents involving the failure *1/1
of lifeboat release mechanism EXCEPT:

A. Boarding the lifeboat to full capacity of persons during drills

B. Checking the integrity and potential damage of the mechanism

C. Conducting operational tests

D. Ensuring that the latching mechanism is fully engaged

E. Ensuring that there are ‘routine’ checks that all hooks are engaged prior to
launch, on completion of recovery and during ‘routine’ lifeboat inspections.

3.The following safety precautions should be observed when handling *1/1

survival craft in rough weather EXCEPT _______________.

A. Closing all doors, ports and hatches

B. Ensuring that the craft has succient fuel

C. Pumping bilges dry

D. Securing all loose gears

E. Topping up all tanks and trimming the boat

30. Lifeboat davit falls shall be inspected periodically and renewed when *1/1
necessary due to the deterioration, or whichever is earlier, at intervals of
not more than _______________.

A. 5 years

B. 8 years

C. 10 years

D. 12 years

E. 15 years

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