SET - 19 | PST Exit Exam Mock Test - Questions and Answers - 2026

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SET - 19 | PST Exit Exam Mock Test - Questions and Answers - 2026

Get exam-ready with PST Mock Test Set 19, created for seafarers who want to strengthen their understanding of essential survival procedures before taking the final certification assessment. This practice test is an excellent way to review important topics and evaluate your preparation.

The Personal Survival Techniques (PST) course is a mandatory STCW basic safety training program that prepares seafarers to respond effectively during emergencies at sea. It covers the correct use of life-saving appliances, survival craft, personal flotation devices, emergency signals, and survival techniques in challenging conditions.

This mock test features 30 carefully prepared multiple-choice questions based on the latest maritime training standards and exam pattern for 2026. Regular practice will improve your confidence, reinforce key concepts, and help you perform better in the PST Exit Exam.

Start solving PST Set 19 Questions and Answers today to improve your maritime safety knowledge and take one step closer to successfully earning your certification.

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

What type of fire hose nozzles must be available on board?

a Dual purpose (jet/spray) type incorporating shutoff.

b Jet type.

c Dual purpose (jet/spray type).

d Spray type.

Which one of the listed requirements regarding fire protected lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? Water spray Systems shall :

a Have separate draining pumps of sufficient capacity

b Protect the occupants through a continuous oil fire period of not less than 8 minutes

c Be arranged for flushing with fresh water and allowing complete draining.

d Have means for turn on/turn off the flow of water over the exterior of the life boat

According to LSA code chapter 7, regulation 7.1 the line throwing appliances, every line throwing appliances shall

a Be capable of throwing a line with reasonable accuracy

b Include not less than 4 projectiles each capable of carrying the line at least 230 meters in calm water

c Include not less than four lines each having a breaking strength of not less than 2KN

d All of the above

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

What is a continuous synopsis record

a A plan including all security measures on board

b A record of vessel history

c A record of all security incidents

d A plan for continuous maintenance and security equipment

The duration of MOB marker signal is

a 1 min

b 10 min

c 15 min

d 3 min

why do we need to open the escape door from outside

a For pleasure

b For safety rounds

c For emergency

d For alternative route

"In addition to a fire suit, a fireman's outfit also comprises breathing apparatus and a fireproof lifeline. According to SOLAS- how many such sets of fireman's outfit are required to be carried by all ships?"

a At least one.

b At least two.

c As required by the ship's administration.

d At least three.

How much lifeboat capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 meters in length, built after July 1986?

a 100% of the compliment if it can be readily launched on either side of ship. If it cannot be readily launched on either side, 100% must be provided on each side

b 25% of the compliment on each side of the ship

c 75% of the compliment of each side of the ship

d 50% of the compliment on each side of the 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?

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

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

a True

b False

Generally what is used to inflate life rafts

a Non-Toxic gas

b Hydrogen

c Oxygen

d Helium

Which of the following items shall be included in each fire drills

a Checking closure mechanism for all air ventilator and other openings to accommodate engine rooms and cargo spaces

b Checking the operation of watertight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and relevant communication equipments

c Checking the fire wires

d Checking operation of fire doors

LSA stands for

a Line saving Appliance

b Life saving Appliance

c Line Safety apparatus

d Life Safety apparatus

Lifeboats must be stowed in such a way so that they are capable of being launched in

a Fire

b Collision / grounding

c Man overboard

d All the above

What is the requirement for passengers ships having lifeboats ?

a Enough for 80% of persons onboard, plus life raft for crew

b Enough for all passengers on board, plus life raft for 25% of passengers

c Enough for crew, plus 80% life rafts for passengers

d Enough for 80% crew, plus life raft for passengers

fire can be prevented by

a Inspecting electrical appliances for damages

b Not using extension cords

c Smoking only in designated areas

d All of the above

Upon hearing the general emergency alarm signal (seven short blasts followed by one long blast), what is the immediate and correct action a seafarer should take according to standard emergency procedures?

a Proceed directly to the nearest lifeboat.

b Await further instructions from the bridge via public address.

c Don a lifejacket and proceed to their assigned muster station as per the muster list.

d Attempt to extinguish any visible fire before mustering.

Which one of the listed requirements regarding rocket parachute flares do not correspond to present regulations? The rocket parachute flares shall:

a Have integral means of ignition

b Be contained in a water-resistant casing

c Burn with a bright orange colour

d Have brief instructions clearly illustrating the use of the flare

The ISPS was brought into force by

a US coast guard

b DG Shipping

c IMO

d IMCA

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

"What is the purpose of the 'Bowsing tackle' (block and tackle) supplied at each end of the lifeboat?"

a It is a general-purpose tackle to be used in any type of emergency

b It keeps the boat alongside the embarkation deck so that the tracing pennants can be released

c It enables the boat to be secured to the embarkation deck so that the wire falls can be released for changing or end for ending

d It is designed to pull the boat alongside the embarkation deck after the tracing pennants have been released

Maritime security measures does not apply to

a Offshore activities

b Territorial sea

c EEZ

d Continental shelf

"The fire control draft on board is called the safety plan and shall be posted onboard. In port, a copy of this plan shall in addition be available from somewhere else. Where must this copy be available?"

a In the engine control room.

b At the gangway.

c On the terminal.

d Handed over to the surveyors.

Which one of the listed requirements regarding the use of an immersion suit do not correspond to present regulation? The suit shall permit the wearer to

a Jump from a height of 4.5 m into the water without being injured or damaging the suit

b Climb up and down vertical ladders from the survival craft embarkation point to the water

c Perform normal duties during abandonment

d Swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft

Which one of the listed requirements regarding rescue boats do not correspond to present regulations? Rescue boats shall

a Be capable of manoeuvring at speeds up to 6 knots

b Have permanent arrangement for towing

c Have self-bailing arrangements

d Be capable of carrying at least 5 persons seated and one person lying down

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

a No

b Yes

How much food per person is supplied in lifeboat?

a Not less than 10000 Kj

b Not less than 20000 Kj

c None – only barley sugar sweets supplied

d Not less than 5000 Kj

Abandon ship drill and fi re drill must be held within hours of leaving port if more than 25% of the crew have not taken part in drills on board the ship in the previous month

a 12 hours

b 24 hours

c 48 hours

d 96 hours

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Course Name BASIC PST COURSE

Mock Test 19

Questions 30

Students 1,345

Test Time 15 Minutes

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