SET - 5 | PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers - 2026

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Published: Apr 22, 2026 at 10:16 pm

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SET - 5 | PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers - 2026

Deepen your knowledge of advanced rescue and recovery operations with our PST Exit Exam Mock Test (Set-5). This set focuses on the coordination between survivors and rescue assets as per the latest 2026 DG Shipping exam standards.

What’s covered in Set-5:

Helicopter Rescue: Essential safety procedures for being hoisted by a rescue helicopter, including static electricity hazards.
Launching Mechanisms: Understanding the operation of Davit-launched life-rafts and free-fall lifeboats.
Emergency Leadership: The role of the person in charge of a survival craft and maintaining order during crises.
Righting a Capsized Life-Raft: Step-by-step techniques for righting an inverted inflatable life-raft in the water.

By practicing these critical scenarios, you ensure that you are fully prepared for the complexities of maritime survival exams. At FPAPK, our mock tests are designed to give you the confidence needed to pass your exit exams and work safely at sea.

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

MCQ Practice Questions (30)

What is accessed in the security drill

a The effectiveness of the drill

b The mistakes made during the drill

c The effectiveness of the drill

d All the above

SSP should address all security threats of a ship when not in service

a True

b False

"Fuel oil from a leaking fuel pipe has been collected in a drip tray under the boiler furnace. The oil is suddenly ignited by a backflash from the boiler burner. The boiler room is manned and the person present has the choice of various extinguishers. The fire is purely a surface fire. What would be the preferable extinguisher?"

a Powder

b Any of the mentioned alternatives

c CO2

d Water

The ISPS was brought into force by

a US coast guard

b DG Shipping

c IMO

d IMCA

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

Following is not part of security incident response team

a Port Security Team

b Ships Security Personal

c SSO

d Fire Team

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

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.

Purpose of profiling is to

a Make judgements about people based on their appearance

b Get Beneath The outer shell of an individual to obtain complete picture

c Categorise people based on their national team

d Identifying different personality types

Familiarization of SSP is required for :

a Master

b SSO

c All crew members

d None of the above

Most vulnerable place in companionways where we can find drugs and contrabands

a Behind or inside water coolers

b Fire Extinguishers

c Ducts

d All of the above

What is the immediate physiological response often experienced by a person suddenly immersed in cold water, leading to involuntary gasping and hyperventilation?

a Hypothermia.

b Cold Water Shock.

c Dehydration.

d Heat stroke.

STSDSD means:

a Safety training for seafarers for designated safety duties.

b Safety training for seafarers for designated security duties.

c Security training for seafarers for designated security duties.

d Security training for seafarers for designated safety duties.

When preparing for a helicopter rescue while in a survival craft, what is a crucial safety measure for survivors to take?

a Start the liferaft engine to gain speed.

b Deploy the sea anchor to stabilize the craft.

c Secure all loose items in the liferaft and clear the area where the rescue strop/basket will be lowered.

d Inflate additional buoyancy chambers of the liferaft.

The administration may, however ,entrust the verifications to a recognized security organization

a no

b yes

According to STCW regulations, what is the primary purpose of the 'muster list' on board a vessel?

a To list all cargo operations for port authorities.

b To assign specific duties and stations to all crew members and passengers in case of an emergency.

c To record daily engine room parameters and maintenance schedules.

d To keep track of passenger meal preferences and dietary restrictions.

During a helicopter hoist rescue, what is the critical safety precaution regarding the grounding wire or static discharge line lowered by the helicopter?

a Immediately grab the grounding wire as soon as it is within reach.

b Allow the grounding wire to touch the water or deck first to dissipate static electricity before touching it.

c Signal the helicopter to retract the grounding wire as it is not needed.

d Use a metallic object to deflect the grounding wire away from yourself.

What immediate action should be taken by personnel in a survival craft if they sight a rescue helicopter approaching?

a Ignite a rocket parachute flare immediately to confirm their position.

b Attempt to make contact using the survival craft's VHF radio.

c Prepare to receive the rescue gear, ensuring loose objects are secured and waving slowly to acknowledge.

d Launch a smoke signal directly at the helicopter to attract attention.

According to the Muster List (as per SOLAS Chapter III), what information must be clearly specified for every person on board?

a Their next port of call and estimated time of arrival.

b Their designated muster station and specific duties during an emergency.

c Their dietary restrictions and medical history.

d Their preferred life-saving appliance and assigned bunk number.

Which of these indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler

a The individual spends his or her free time laying out with others

b The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing

c The individual makes small local purchases

d Individual is disinterested in the ships cargo

What is the maximum allowed suction head for the fire pump?

a 4.5 meters.

b 9 meters.

c 1.5 meters.

d 3 meters.

What critical information can be found on a ship's Muster List, mandatory under STCW and SOLAS regulations?

a Ship's navigational charts and voyage plan.

b Crew's personal contact details and next of kin.

c Duties and stations of each person during various emergencies (e.g., fire, abandon ship) and designated survival craft.

d Daily work schedule and meal times for the crew.

What is the primary function of an immersion suit, as a piece of personal life-saving equipment, in a maritime emergency?

a To provide buoyancy and assist in floating.

b To protect against impact injuries during abandonment.

c To reduce the risk of hypothermia for a person in cold water.

d To make the wearer more visible to rescue services.

The following part of ISPS is mandatory:

a Part A

b Part B

c Part C

d Part D

Maritime security measures does not apply to

a Offshore activities

b Territorial sea

c EEZ

d Continental shelf

Before a davit-launched lifeboat is lowered into the water during an abandon ship drill or emergency, what critical check must be ensured regarding its drain plug?

a That the drain plug is securely open to allow seawater to enter and balance the boat.

b That the drain plug is securely closed to prevent water from entering the boat and compromising its buoyancy.

c That the drain plug is completely removed for quick drainage after the launch.

d That the drain plug is lubricated for easy removal.

What is the minimum buoyancy requirement for an adult lifejacket as specified by the LSA Code?

a At least 100 Newton (N).

b At least 75 Newton (N).

c At least 50 Newton (N).

d At least 150 Newton (N).

What is the main function of an immersion suit when a person is exposed to cold water?

a To provide propulsion for swimming.

b To protect against impact injuries from falling debris.

c To reduce the risk of hypothermia by insulating the wearer from the cold water and air.

d To automatically inflate and signal distress to rescue authorities.

Which ship board personnel should be able to recognize and detect weapons, dangerous substances and devices

a SSO

b Master

c Duty officer

d All ship board personnel

"Under ISO standard 3941 (used mostly in Europe), a fire involving a flammable solid fuel would be classed as which of the following?"

a Class A.

b Class B.

c Class C.

d Class D.

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Mock Test Info

Course Name BASIC PST COURSE

Mock Test 5

Questions 30

Students 1,345

Test Time 15 Minutes

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