SET - 17 | PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers - 2026

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Published: May 18, 2026 at 12:20 pm

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SET - 17 | PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers - 2026

Advance your understanding of survival craft operations with our PST Exit Exam Mock Test (Set-17). This set focuses on the mechanical deployment systems and critical launching protocols required by the 2026 DG Shipping maritime exit exam standards.

What’s covered in Set-17:

Painter Line Dynamics: Technical questions on the length and breaking strength of the painter line for various survival crafts.
Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) Servicing: Understanding the mandatory replacement intervals and disposal procedures for HRUs.
Launching in Rough Seas: Best practices and safety precautions for launching a life-raft or lifeboat in adverse weather conditions.
Instruction Manuals: The importance and location of SOLAS-mandated training manuals and survival instructions on board.

By practicing these specialized questions, you ensure that you are fully prepared for the most detailed aspects of the maritime certification process. At FPAPK, we are committed to providing the highest quality practice materials to support your journey in the merchant navy.

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

MCQ Practice Questions (30)

The smoke detector (fire indicator) indicates fire in cargo hold loaded by general cargo. What first action should be taken

a Use the ship’s gas extinguishing central system to put out the fire

b Inspect the scene before deciding the method to be used for fire fighting

c Start the fire pump, open the hatches and start fire fighting by fire hoses

d Close the ventilation system and other openings to hold in order to choke the fire *

Which of the following describes the correct deployment procedure for a 'throw-overboard' type inflatable liferaft?

a It is lowered into the water using a davit system after all personnel have boarded.

b It is thrown overboard, and then the painter line is pulled to inflate it automatically.

c It is inflated on deck and then slid into the water.

d It is released from its securing and floats free, inflating automatically if the ship sinks.

Which one of the listed requirements regarding the general emergency alarm system do not correspond to present regulations? The general emergency alarm shall

a Have electric alarm bells (or claxon) powered from the ship’s main and emergency sources of electric power

b Be audible through all accommodation and crew working spaces

c Be capable of operation from fire stations aboard the ship

d Be able of sounding the emergency alarm signal by the ship whistle or siren, and additionally on electrically operated bells or claxons

Who is the first point of contact in office for security related matters for office staff

a The CEO

b THE MD

c The GM

d The CSO

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

a To send a continuous distress signal via satellite to shore stations.

b To provide two-way voice communication with rescue aircraft.

c To respond with a unique signal when interrogated by a searching radar, indicating the survival craft's position.

d To automatically inflate the survival craft upon activation.

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

SSP cannot be amended without the approval of the administration

a True

b False

What is the full form of SART

a Search and rescue radio transponder

b Search and rescue radar transponder

c Search and rescue radio transmitter

d Search and risk radio transponder

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

A plan which contains measures on board designed to protect persons on board cargo, cargo transport units, ship’s stores or the ship from the risks of security incident is called

a Port facility security plan

b Ships security plan

c Company security plan

d Ships security manual

In the sprinkler system for accommodation the tank capacity should be simultaneous coverage of a minimum area of __at the application rate

a 160 sq feet

b 280 sq feet

c 300 sq feet

d 320 sq feet

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

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

The PSP should provided procedures for evacuation to ships staff in case of security threats or breaches of security.

a True

b False

The master is responsible for all crew participating in monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew or more has not participated in such drill during the last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a drill after the vessel has left a port

a Within 6 hours

b Within 12 hours

c Within 24 hours

d Within 36 hours

During a helicopter rescue, what is the most important safety precaution to take regarding loose items on your person or near the hoisting area?

a Hold onto loose items tightly so they don't get lost in the wind.

b Ensure all loose items (hats, scarves, unsecured equipment) are firmly secured or removed to prevent them from flying off due to the downdraft.

c Throw all loose items into the sea to clear the deck for the helicopter.

d Ignore loose items, as the helicopter downdraft will safely blow them away from the area.

LSA stands for

a Line saving Appliance

b Life saving Appliance

c Line Safety apparatus

d Life Safety apparatus

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 particles assign to deal with fires

b Clearing escape routes

c Preparation and launching of survival crafts

d Muster of passengers

Ideally the adjustable jet/spray nozzle on a hose should be used as

a A spray of arc 60 degrees

b A jet

c A spray of arc 30 degrees

d A spray of arc 90 degrees

"Which one of the listed requirements regarding hand flares do not correspond to present regulations? The hand flare shall:"

a have a self-contained means of ignition

b emit smoke of a highly visible color

c have a burning period of not less than 1 minute

d continue burning after being immersed for 10 seconds under water

According to STCW requirements, what is the maximum time allowed for a seafarer to don an immersion suit without assistance?

a 1 minute

b 2 minutes

c 5 minutes

d 10 minutes

Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls. Which of the following requirements do not have to be launched according to present regulation ?

a Use recommended signals

b Give relevant instructions and warnings

c Give information on survival craft capacity *

d Illustrate the purpose of controls and the procedures of operating the appliances

Vessel 100 meters and over in length should have

a 10 lifebuoys

b 14 life buoys

c 16 life buoys

d 18 life buoys

Passenger ships of 4000 GRT and above shall have at least _____ Pumps

a 2

b 3

c 4

d 1

Checking and service of life raft as per PMS is

a Once a year

b Twice a year

c Once for 5 years

d Based on the condition of life raft

Which of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of lifeboats and life rafts do not correspond to present regulation / ( SOLASII / 13.3-13.6)

a A davit launched liferafts shall be stowed within reach of the lifting hooks unless adequate means of transport is provided

b Life rafts intended for throw overboard launching shall be stowed amid ships secured to means for transfer to either side

c Life raft shall be stowed as to permit manual release from their securing arrangements

d Lifeboats shall be stowed attached to launching appliances

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

Once you hear General Emergency Alarm proceed to

a Muster station

b Sleep in cabin

c Wait for further information

d None of the above

What is the best defense against the pirates

a Do not go to pirate effected area

b Do not allow pirates to board the vessel

c Do not talk to pirates

d Do not look at pirate boats.

The CSR is handed over from one flag state to next when the flag changes

a True

b False

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Mock Test 17

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Test Time 15 Minutes

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MCQ Practice Questions (30)

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The smoke detector (fire indicator) indicates fire in cargo hold loaded by general cargo. What first action should be taken

Which of the following describes the correct deployment procedure for a 'throw-overboard' type inflatable liferaft?

Which one of the listed requirements regarding the general emergency alarm system do not correspond to present regulations? The general emergency alarm shall

Who is the first point of contact in office for security related matters for office staff

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

What can be a possible way smuggling mode on ship

SSP cannot be amended without the approval of the administration

What is the full form of SART

After the abandon ship survivors in a lifeboat must be given

A plan which contains measures on board designed to protect persons on board cargo, cargo transport units, ship’s stores or the ship from the risks of security incident is called

In the sprinkler system for accommodation the tank capacity should be simultaneous coverage of a minimum area of __at the application rate

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

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

The PSP should provided procedures for evacuation to ships staff in case of security threats or breaches of security.

The master is responsible for all crew participating in monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew or more has not participated in such drill during the last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a drill after the vessel has left a port

During a helicopter rescue, what is the most important safety precaution to take regarding loose items on your person or near the hoisting area?

LSA stands for

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

Ideally the adjustable jet/spray nozzle on a hose should be used as

"Which one of the listed requirements regarding hand flares do not correspond to present regulations? The hand flare shall:"

According to STCW requirements, what is the maximum time allowed for a seafarer to don an immersion suit without assistance?

Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls. Which of the following requirements do not have to be launched according to present regulation ?

Vessel 100 meters and over in length should have

Passenger ships of 4000 GRT and above shall have at least _____ Pumps

Checking and service of life raft as per PMS is

Which of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of lifeboats and life rafts do not correspond to present regulation / ( SOLASII / 13.3-13.6)

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

Once you hear General Emergency Alarm proceed to

What is the best defense against the pirates

The CSR is handed over from one flag state to next when the flag changes

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