SET - 15 | PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers - 2026

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Published: May 14, 2026 at 10:52 am

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SET - 15 | PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers - 2026

Ensure your maritime knowledge is rock-solid with our PST Exit Exam Mock Test (Set-15). This set focuses on the operational stability of survival crafts and the human factors that play a vital role during rescue operations, as per the 2026 DG Shipping standards.

What’s covered in Set-15:

Survival Craft Stability: Factors affecting the buoyancy and stability of lifeboats and life-rafts in heavy sea states.
Towing Procedures: The correct way to tow a life-raft and the maximum safe speed to prevent swamping.
Psychology of Survival: Techniques for maintaining morale, managing thirst, and staying focused during long periods of waiting for rescue.
Action on Sight of Land: Critical steps to take when approaching a shore or surf zone in a survival craft to avoid capsizing.

Practicing these high-level scenarios will ensure you are among the top-performing candidates in your DG Shipping exit exam. At FPAPK, we aim to provide the most comprehensive 2026 question bank to support your maritime career.

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

MCQ Practice Questions (30)

At least how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and maneuvered in the water

a ) Every two weeks

b Every one month

c Every three months

d Every week

Why is it advised to hide in the safe house of citadel

a To avoid being caught by the pirates and hence they take control of the ship

b To take some rest before pirates take over

c To avoid working after the pirates take over

d To protest against the pirates attack

What is the operation limitation of a security equipment like light bulb

a The bulb can be big

b The bulb can be small

c The bulb can fuse or break

d None of the above

Which of the following actions should be done before throwing the type of inflatable life raft over the ship

a Inflate it on deck and then launch it if clear below

b Take the top off the container to enable raft to inflate once in the water if all clear, throw raft over side

c Disconnect the painter and launch it, checking that all is clear below

d Check that the painter is made fast to a secure point and that the sea below is clear

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

Life boat must be stowed in such a way that they can be launched in _____ minutes

a 5 minutes

b 10 minutes

c 15 minutes

d 20 minutes

The duration of MOB marker signal is

a 1 min

b 10 min

c 15 min

d 3 min

How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival craft.

a One on each side of the ship

b One in each lifeboat

c 2 on new builds only, old ships have to comply by august 95

d Two on each side of ship

Which of the following elements are tested during ship shore security drill

a These exercises shall check the availability of security resources

b These exercises shall check the availability of safety resources

c These exercises shall check the availability of sailing resources

d These exercises shall check the availability of social resources

Match the term immersion suit with most suitable answers given below

a Davit launch

b Navigation bridge

c Protection against cold

d HRU

Which one of the listed requirements regarding rigid life rafts does not correspond to present regulation. The rigid life raft shall be

a A manually controlled lamp visible for 2NM fitted at the top of the canopy

b Floor preventing the ingress of water

c All the entrances fitted with rigid boarding ramps for boarding life raft at sea

d A manually controlled lamp fitted inside the life raft

What is the recommended method for survivors to maintain body heat and combat hypothermia when grouped together in a survival craft?

a Consistently exercise to generate internal heat.

b Remove wet clothing immediately and expose skin to the air.

c Huddle closely together to share body warmth and reduce exposed surface area.

d Continuously drink cold seawater to cool down internal body temperature.

Where is the guidance for risk based assessment available

a In RA manual

b In STCW code

c In ISPS code part A

d In ISPS code part B

Which of the listed requirements do not correspond to the present regulation regarding weak link ? weak links shall

a Be of sufficient strength to permit inflation of the life raft

b Release the life raft at a depth of not more than 4 meters

c Not break by force required to full the painter from the life raft container

d Break under a strain of approximate 2.2 KN

When firing the line throwing apparatus should be held at

a 30 degree to the horizontal

b 45 degree to the horizontal

c 60 degree to the horizontal

d 75 degree to the horizontal

Which one of the listed requirements regarding buoyant smoke signals does not correspond to present regulations? The buoyant smoke signal shall

a Emit smoke for at least 3 minutes when floating in calm water

b Continue to emit smoke when submerged in water for a period of 10 seconds under 10 cm of water

c Not be swamped in a seaway

d Give a bright red light during the entire emission time

Your vessel has been in collision and you are not sure if your vessel is sinking or not. How will you handle this situation?

a Make sure that the life boat has as much bunker as possible and make you course for nearest land

b Wait and see how the situation is developing

c Search for missing persons. Continue to monitor situation and prepare for abandonment

d Leave the vessel and stay not closer than 5 nautical miles

Man over board alarm is

a Continuous ringing of the bell

b Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast

c Master verbal order

d Three long blast on Siren/Hooter/Whistle

If the ship sinks the water pressure will within _____ metre activate the sharp knife which cuts the painter of the life raft

a 3

b 4

c 2

d 5

What is the recommended procedure for survivors in a liferaft to conserve fresh water rations, as per survival guidelines?

a Drink as much as possible on the first day to hydrate thoroughly.

b Ration water strictly, typically consuming small amounts only after the first 24 hours.

c Drink seawater if fresh water runs out, to avoid dehydration.

d Use all available water for washing and hygiene purposes first.

Who can change the ship security level

a The flag state

b The port state

c CSO

d SSO

What manoeuvre should be carried out in case of fire onboard a ship ?

a Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce oxygen supply

b Keep the stem against the wind if possible.

c Continue on course and speed.

d Reduce speed and if possible, keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship.

On of the functional requirements requiring training, drills and exercises is to ensure familiarity with security plans and procedures

a No

b Yes

Which of the following signaling devices is mandatory equipment found inside every liferaft for attracting attention?

a A satellite phone.

b A short-range VHF radio.

c Flares (parachute and hand flares).

d An air horn.

When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and maneuvered in the water ?

a Every month ( When reasonable and practical)

b Every week

c Every 3 months( At least once in 3 months)

d Every two weeks.

Fires resulting from spontaneous combustion caused by the improper disposal of

a Cigarette buts

b Oily rags

c Burner torches

d None of the above

How should the painter of a life raft which is fitted with a hydrostatic release be secured to the ship

a Secure directly to a secure point on the ship

b It should not be secured anyway

c Secure to the part of the hydrostatic release that is designed to break free

d Secure via a weak link to a secure point on the ship

Which piece of equipment found in a liferaft transmits a signal to an orbiting satellite, providing the survival craft's position to rescue coordination centers?

a SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)

b VHF portable radio

c EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)

d Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus

The best place to search the individuals physically is

a Near the gangway

b In a private booth

c On the bridge

d In the mess room

The highest concentration of hydrocarbon gas in air below which there is sufficient amount of hydrocarbon gas to support combustion is called.

a Upper Flammable limit

b Lower Flammable limit

c Ignitable mixture

d None of the above

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MCQ Practice Questions (30)

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At least how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and maneuvered in the water

Why is it advised to hide in the safe house of citadel

What is the operation limitation of a security equipment like light bulb

Which of the following actions should be done before throwing the type of inflatable life raft over the ship

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

Life boat must be stowed in such a way that they can be launched in _____ minutes

The duration of MOB marker signal is

How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival craft.

Which of the following elements are tested during ship shore security drill

Match the term immersion suit with most suitable answers given below

Which one of the listed requirements regarding rigid life rafts does not correspond to present regulation. The rigid life raft shall be

What is the recommended method for survivors to maintain body heat and combat hypothermia when grouped together in a survival craft?

Where is the guidance for risk based assessment available

Which of the listed requirements do not correspond to the present regulation regarding weak link ? weak links shall

When firing the line throwing apparatus should be held at

Which one of the listed requirements regarding buoyant smoke signals does not correspond to present regulations? The buoyant smoke signal shall

Your vessel has been in collision and you are not sure if your vessel is sinking or not. How will you handle this situation?

Man over board alarm is

If the ship sinks the water pressure will within _____ metre activate the sharp knife which cuts the painter of the life raft

What is the recommended procedure for survivors in a liferaft to conserve fresh water rations, as per survival guidelines?

Who can change the ship security level

What manoeuvre should be carried out in case of fire onboard a ship ?

On of the functional requirements requiring training, drills and exercises is to ensure familiarity with security plans and procedures

Which of the following signaling devices is mandatory equipment found inside every liferaft for attracting attention?

When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and maneuvered in the water ?

Fires resulting from spontaneous combustion caused by the improper disposal of

How should the painter of a life raft which is fitted with a hydrostatic release be secured to the ship

Which piece of equipment found in a liferaft transmits a signal to an orbiting satellite, providing the survival craft's position to rescue coordination centers?

The best place to search the individuals physically is

The highest concentration of hydrocarbon gas in air below which there is sufficient amount of hydrocarbon gas to support combustion is called.

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