SET - 9 | OCTF Exit Exam Mock Test - Questions and Answers - 2026

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Published: Jun 19, 2026 at 6:01 am

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BASIC OTFC COURSE

Prepare with confidence using OCTF Exit Exam Mock Test Set 9 – 2026, designed for seafarers completing the Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTF) course. This mock test helps you revise important topics and gain confidence before the final assessment.

The OCTF training introduces the fundamentals of oil and chemical tanker operations, including cargo handling, hazard awareness, pollution prevention, personal safety, emergency response, and international safety practices followed on modern tanker vessels.

This practice set contains 30 updated multiple-choice questions based on the latest training syllabus and exam pattern. Regular practice improves your understanding of key concepts and helps you perform better during the certification examination.

Start practicing OCTF Set 9 Questions and Answers – 2026 today to strengthen your tanker operation knowledge and move one step closer to successfully earning your maritime certification.

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MCQ Practice Questions (30)

What will NOT increase friction of a liquid flowing in a pipe and cause a loss of suction head?

a Bends in the piping

b Slowing the pumping rate

c Pipeline valves

d Backing rings for pipe welds

Pyrophoric oxidation occurs when loading:

a Light crude oils

b Sour crude oils

c Refined products

d Chemical cargoes

What is cold work ?

a Carrying out work in a cold atmosphere

b Work that cannot create a source of ignition

c Carrying out work on reefer containers

d Work that can be done only in cold temperatures

A crew member suffering from hypothermia should be given__________.

a a small dose of alcohol

b treatment for shock

c a large meal

d a brisk rub down

Combustible gas indicators operate by drawing an air sample into the instrument

a over an electrically heated platinum filament

b where it is mixed with nitrogen

c where it is ignited by a sparking device

d where its specific gravity is measured

A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is extensive damage to the skin with charring present.How is this injury classified using standard medical terminology?

a Dermal burn

b Third-degree burn

c Major burn

d Lethal burn

What does "CRS" stand for?

a Certified radio station.

b Control room section.

c Coast radio station.

The change in resistance of hot filament in tankscope is displayed as :

a % volume of oxygen

b % volume of inert gas

c % volume of hydrocarbon

Cargo stowage plan shall be kept in :

a Master's safe.

b Under safe upkeep of chief officer.

c An accessible place on board.

During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if the __________.

a injured needs first aid

b injured, is unable to perform routine duties

c injury results in loss of life only

d injury is the result of misconduct

Cargo tanks entrances on tankers are:

a Weathertight

b Watertight

c Could be weathertight or watertight

d Neither watertight or weathertight

Two valve separation on chemical tankers is used

a to lock liquid or vapour between the valves

b so that second valve can be opened if one does not

c so that second valve can be closed if leak is detected

d to prevent contamination problems due to leaks

During transit of avessel if chemical fire occurs, the vessel should :

a Stop and allow other ships to proceed.

b Reduce vessel speed to minimum possible.

c Steer clear off other vessels.

What is the purpose of scrubber in IG plant ?

a only to cool the flue gas

b only to clean the flue gas

c To cool and also to clean the flue gas

d for easy flow of flue gas

Acidic solutions are formed in cargo tanks of tankers

a when sulphur compounds in oil cargoes react with water

b when sulphur compounds in oil cargoes react with oxygen

c when sulphur compounds in oil cargoes react with hydrocarbon gas

d when sulphur compounds in oil cargoes react with chemicals

Sublimation is the phase transition of a substance:

a From the liquid to the solid phase

b From the solid to the liquid phase

c From to the gas phase to the solid phase

d From the solid to the gas phase

Draeger tube system is used for :

a Ammonia gasdetection

b Nitrogen gas detection

c Multi gas detection

What precautions must be taken in the vicinity of the engine room bilges?

a Should be clear of rubbish

b Should be covered with muck and debris

c Should be allowed to corrode

Cargo pump rooms are fitted with :

a one fan for ventilation

b portable water sprinklers for fire fighting

c fixed fire extinguishing system

Each inert gas system gas main must have an automatic shut down valve at the outlet of the gas production plant. This valve must close automatically upon

a cargo pump failure

b blower failure

c deck seal low water level

d low inert gas temperature

Coverall is protective clothing which is popularly known as :

a Rainsuit

b swimsuit

c boilersuit

What is the type of gas detection system fitted for spaces with air?

a Spot metering type fixed inside the individual insulation spaces

b Infrared type using sequential measurement

c Portable gas detection system due to mobility of this method

d Catalytic combustion type

The first step in treatment of a chemical wound is :

a Stop bleeding before further treatment

b Apply pressure on the wound.

c Allow bleeding for a few seconds before further treatment.

What does ISM stand for in the ISM Code?

a International Security Mandate

b Internal Safety Management

c International Safety Management

d Internal Security Management

What is the range of expansion ratio for high expansion foams?

a 1000:1

b 5:1 to 15:1

c 1250 litres/min

d 1000 liters/min

What is very important to be carried out after use of deck foam system?

a Stop all pumps for deck foam system.

b Close all valves in the system.

c Flush the system complete with sea water.

What marking must be clearly visible on a crane?

a Manufacturer's logo

b Safe working load

c Make of the crane

The total capacity of all slop tanks on an oil tanker normally should be

a 1% of the total oil carrying capacity of ship

b 2% of the total oil carrying capacity of ship

c 3% of the total oil carrying capacity of ship

d 4% of the total oil carrying capacity of ship

Where is "EPIRB" fitted on the ship?

a Navigation bridge.

b Monkey island.

c Bridge wing

While sampling gas concentration in cargo tanks, dead spots normally appear at :

a Midle of the tank

b Top of the tank

c Bottom of the tank

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MCQ Practice Questions (30)

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What will NOT increase friction of a liquid flowing in a pipe and cause a loss of suction head?

Pyrophoric oxidation occurs when loading:

What is cold work ?

A crew member suffering from hypothermia should be given__________.

Combustible gas indicators operate by drawing an air sample into the instrument

A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is extensive damage to the skin with charring present.How is this injury classified using standard medical terminology?

What does "CRS" stand for?

The change in resistance of hot filament in tankscope is displayed as :

Cargo stowage plan shall be kept in :

During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if the __________.

Cargo tanks entrances on tankers are:

Two valve separation on chemical tankers is used

During transit of avessel if chemical fire occurs, the vessel should :

What is the purpose of scrubber in IG plant ?

Acidic solutions are formed in cargo tanks of tankers

Sublimation is the phase transition of a substance:

Draeger tube system is used for :

What precautions must be taken in the vicinity of the engine room bilges?

Cargo pump rooms are fitted with :

Each inert gas system gas main must have an automatic shut down valve at the outlet of the gas production plant. This valve must close automatically upon

Coverall is protective clothing which is popularly known as :

What is the type of gas detection system fitted for spaces with air?

The first step in treatment of a chemical wound is :

What does ISM stand for in the ISM Code?

What is the range of expansion ratio for high expansion foams?

What is very important to be carried out after use of deck foam system?

What marking must be clearly visible on a crane?

The total capacity of all slop tanks on an oil tanker normally should be

Where is "EPIRB" fitted on the ship?

While sampling gas concentration in cargo tanks, dead spots normally appear at :

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