PSCRB Exit Exam Questions 1 / 21 How is the hand brake of a lifeboat winch operated? controlled by the centrifugal brake manually disengaged during hoisting automatically engaged if lowering speed is too fast engaged by dropping a counterweighted lever 2 / 21 What is the shelf life of pyrotechnics? 3 Years 5 Years None Of the Above 4 Years 3 / 21 How many lifebuoys must be on a cargo ship less than 100 meters long? 8 4 2 6 4 / 21 Which of the following would be the most severe emergency you might encounter? grounding flooding sinking (foundering) collision 5 / 21 What is the shortest length allowed for a lifeboat? 7.3 meters 8.5 meters 3.8 meters 5 meters 6 / 21 How should inflatable life rafts be maintained on a vessel? have them serviced by the shipyard annually send them to an approved service facility annually crew should inspect them yearly they require no maintenance 7 / 21 If an inflatable life raft is upside down, how can it be turned right side up? pull on the sea painter pull on the righting strap pull on the manropes pull on the canopy 8 / 21 What is the shelf life of all pyrotechnic distress signals? None of the Above 5 Years 3 Years 4 Years 9 / 21 How often must the Master ensure that the EPIRB is tested? Daily Bi-Weekly Monthly Weekly 10 / 21 How long does the self-igniting light on a life jacket last? 5 hours 6 hours 4 hours 8 hours 11 / 21 An inflatable life raft can be launched by: removing the rubber packing strip throwing the central container overboard pulling a cord cutting the restraining bands 12 / 21 Which of the following is TRUE about an immersion suit? the zipper should be lubricated with a lubricant recommended by the manufacturer it is flame-resistant both a and b none of the above 13 / 21 On most inflatable life rafts, how can you extend the battery life of the interior light? remove the bulb during the day use the switch to control the light no action needed, they turn off automatically in daylight no action needed, power cannot be preserved 14 / 21 If you hear gas escaping from a life raft just after it inflates, what should you do? immediately find the hole before the raft deflates inspect the painter line for tears from the initial opening check the sea anchor line for tears if the seas are rough remain calm, as the relief valves allow excess pressure to escape 15 / 21 In which areas is a VHF EPIRB designed to be used? None of the Below area A1 areas A1-A2 area A4 16 / 21 Up to what maximum list can a vessel's lifeboats be launched? 5-degree list up to a 20-degree list only in calm conditions 10-degree list 17 / 21 A self-righting survival craft will return to an upright position if all personnel: are seated with seat belts fastened and doors closed are seated with seat belts fastened and doors open move to one side to help it right itself exit the craft 18 / 21 What items are typically attached to a life jacket? a signal light and reflective tape a whistle and reflective tape a signal light, a whistle, and reflective tape a signal light and a whistle 19 / 21 SARTs are designed to be compatible with which radar? both S-band and X-band none of the above X-band S-band 20 / 21 What is the shelf life of all pyrotechnic distress signals? 3 years 5 years 48 months none of the above 21 / 21 How long do hand flares typically last? 30 minutes 1 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes Your score isThe average score is 75% 0% Restart quiz Exit
