SET - 14 | PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers - 2026

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Published: May 12, 2026 at 1:55 am

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SET - 14 | PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers - 2026

Prepare for the technical nuances of marine survival with our PST Exit Exam Mock Test (Set-14). This set is specifically curated according to the 2026 DG Shipping exam guidelines, focusing on the mechanical tools and secondary safety systems of survival crafts.

What’s covered in Set-14:

Sea Anchors & Drogues: Understanding their purpose in reducing drift and keeping the survival craft headed into the wind.
Painter Line Specifications: Technical details about the weak link and the required length for automatic deployment.
Emergency Lighting: Maintenance and operational requirements for interior and exterior lights on life-rafts and lifeboats.
Retro-Reflective Tape: The international standards for the placement of reflective material to assist in nighttime rescue.

Practicing these specialized mock tests will help you master the detailed technicalities that are often tested in the exit exams. At FPAPK, we provide these updated resources to ensure every seafarer is ready to excel in their certification.

Practice with 30 questions from the BASIC PST COURSE bank. Each question is verified and explained.

MCQ Practice Questions (30)

The PMSC shall maintain insurance cover for themselves:

a True

b False

Whom shall the CSO send he proposed amendment to SSP for approval

a The Flag state

b The port state

c The CSO

d The owners

The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of length less than 100 meters is

a 8

b 6

c 4

d 10

A life raft should inflate in

a 3 to 4 minutes

b 30 to 60 seconds

c 1 or 2 minutes

d Thirty minutes

The donning time for immersion suit

a 2

b 5

c 3

d 1

Fire hoses are made of strong canvas

a True

b False

"Which of the following statements does not apply to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?"

a If normally locked they do not have to be self-closing.

b They shall be of the self-closing type.

c They shall be capable of being closed from a control station unless they are normally closed.

d They can have hold back hooks not subject to control station release providing the emergency plan details a person to close them.

Which one of the listed routine test and inspections of life saving appliances is not required by the regulations?

a General emergency alarm to be tested daily

b Lifeboat engines to be run for at least 3 minutes every week

c Inspection of life saving appliances including life boat equipment shall be carried out monthly to ensure they are complete and in good order

d Survival crafts and rescue boats with launching appliances shall be visually inspected weekly to ensure they are ready for use

Upon hearing the abandon ship signal, what is the immediate and most crucial action a seafarer should take according to emergency procedures?

a Proceed immediately to the nearest survival craft and await further instructions.

b Return to the cabin to collect personal belongings before heading to the muster station.

c Proceed to their designated muster station as per the muster list, wearing a life jacket, and await instructions.

d Attempt to contact the bridge for clarification on the emergency.

What information is found on a ship's fire plan?

a The duties of each crew member in case of fire

b The signal used on the ship to indicate there is a fire.

c The action to take if you heard the fire alarm.

d The locations of various firefighting appliances and equipment.

The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of length over 200 meters is

a 8

b 10

c 14

d 12

"Which firefighting system is the most efficient and with the least side effects in the event of a fire in the engine room?"

a The powder extinguishing system.

b The central foam extinguishing system.

c The sprinkler extinguishing system.

d The central CO2 extinguishing system.

What is the primary function of a SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) in a maritime emergency?

a To provide continuous real-time weather updates to the survival craft.

b To transmit a distress alert to shore-based rescue coordination centers via satellite.

c To provide a homing signal (series of dots on the radar screen) to assist X-band radar equipped search and rescue units in locating the survival craft.

d To automatically deploy an emergency beacon upon contact with water.

For how long and at what speed is a fully loaded lifeboat designed to operate in calm weather ?

a 6 knots for 24 hours

b 4 knots for 48 hours

c 3 knots for 24 hours

d 10 knots for 24 hours

After the abandon ship survivors in a lifeboat must be given

a One litre of watch each

b 2 litre of water each

c No water for first 24 hours

d Half a litre water each

Which one of the listed routine test and inspection of LSA is not required by the present regulation

a Life boat engine to be run at least 3 minutes every week

b Survival craft and rescue boats with launching appliances Shall be visually inspected weekly

c Inspection of life boat equipment shall be carried out monthly

d General emergency alarm to be tested daily

Following is not part of security incident response team

a Port Security Team

b Ships Security Personal

c SSO

d Fire Team

Which of the following requirements for immersion suits is correct

a Donned in 2 minutes

b Allow the wearer to jump from 4.5 meters

c Allow the wearer to climb down a vertical ladder of 5 meters

d All of the above

The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew. Which of the given duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list?

a Manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires

b SI light, whistle and retro reflective tape

c Preparation and launching of survival crafts

d Muster of passengers

Which shipboard personnel should be able to recognize and detect weapons, dangerous substances and devices.

a SSO

b Master

c Duty officer

d All shipboard Personnel

What can be a possible way smuggling mode on ship

a By the drinking water

b By innocent looking people

c By the bunker

d By air drop

A ship in distress should transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distresscall and message on one or all of the mentioned below frequencies. Which of frequencies is in accordance with the present recommendation?

a 550kHz, 2367 Khz and 121.5 Mhz

b 500kHz, 2182 Khz and 156.8 Mhz

c 550kHz, 2182 Khz and 121.5 Mhz

d 550kHz, 2367 Khz and 243 Mhz

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about high expansion foam?

a It extinguishes by smothering.

b It has only a limited cooling effect.

c You cannot survive in H.E. foam as the oxygen content is reduced.

d You can survive in H.E. foam by breaking the bubbles to release the air.

Match the term immersion suit with most suitable answers given below

a Davit launch

b Navigation bridge

c Protection against cold

d HRU

The most effective method in the use of CO2 fire extinguisher is for the discharge to be directed at

a Middle of the fire

b Top and sides of the fire

c Base or nearest edge of the fire

d Highest flames of a fire

The crew shell have knowledge of various alarms and correct response to them

a True

b False

What is the primary difference in signaling capability between an EPIRB and a SART, according to GMDSS regulations?

a An EPIRB transmits a distress message via satellite, while a SART provides a homing signal for X-band radar.

b An EPIRB is for land-based emergencies, while a SART is for sea-based emergencies.

c An EPIRB is activated manually, while a SART activates automatically upon contact with water.

d An EPIRB uses radio waves for communication, while a SART uses sonar pulses.

What does a red and white sign displaying a finger

a The location of the fire assembly point

b The location of the fire extinguisher

c The location of the fire alarm point

d None of the above

Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship and fire drill do not correspond to present regulations?

a On all international voyages, except short voyages, muster of passenger shall take place within 24 hours after embarkation

b On all short international voyages, muster of passenger shall take place as soon as possible

c Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and fire drill every month

d A training manual shall be provided in each crew mess room and recreation room or in each crew cabin

Before entering the water in an emergency, what is a critical safety check for a properly donned life jacket?

a Ensure it is brightly colored for visibility.

b Ensure all straps are securely fastened and the jacket fits snugly to prevent it from riding up.

c Check if the whistle is attached to the left side.

d Verify the expiry date printed on the jacket's label.

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MCQ Practice Questions (30)

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The PMSC shall maintain insurance cover for themselves:

Whom shall the CSO send he proposed amendment to SSP for approval

The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of length less than 100 meters is

A life raft should inflate in

The donning time for immersion suit

Fire hoses are made of strong canvas

"Which of the following statements does not apply to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?"

Which one of the listed routine test and inspections of life saving appliances is not required by the regulations?

Upon hearing the abandon ship signal, what is the immediate and most crucial action a seafarer should take according to emergency procedures?

What information is found on a ship's fire plan?

The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of length over 200 meters is

"Which firefighting system is the most efficient and with the least side effects in the event of a fire in the engine room?"

What is the primary function of a SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) in a maritime emergency?

For how long and at what speed is a fully loaded lifeboat designed to operate in calm weather ?

After the abandon ship survivors in a lifeboat must be given

Which one of the listed routine test and inspection of LSA is not required by the present regulation

Following is not part of security incident response team

Which of the following requirements for immersion suits is correct

The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew. Which of the given duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list?

Which shipboard personnel should be able to recognize and detect weapons, dangerous substances and devices.

What can be a possible way smuggling mode on ship

A ship in distress should transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distresscall and message on one or all of the mentioned below frequencies. Which of frequencies is in accordance with the present recommendation?

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about high expansion foam?

Match the term immersion suit with most suitable answers given below

The most effective method in the use of CO2 fire extinguisher is for the discharge to be directed at

The crew shell have knowledge of various alarms and correct response to them

What is the primary difference in signaling capability between an EPIRB and a SART, according to GMDSS regulations?

What does a red and white sign displaying a finger

Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship and fire drill do not correspond to present regulations?

Before entering the water in an emergency, what is a critical safety check for a properly donned life jacket?

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