SET - 9 | PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers - 2026

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SET - 9 | PST Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers - 2026

Prepare for the final stages of maritime survival with our PST Exit Exam Mock Test (Set-9). This set is specifically designed for the 2026 DG Shipping exam pattern, emphasizing the critical transition from survival to successful rescue.

What’s covered in Set-9:

Search and Rescue (SAR): Understanding the role of rescue coordination centers and the signals used by rescue vessels and aircraft.
Recovery Procedures: Safety protocols for boarding a rescue ship from a life-raft or lifeboat in heavy seas.
Medical Care in Survival Craft: Handling common survival issues like dehydration, exposure, and basic wound care until help arrives.
Protection from the Elements: Effective use of the life-raft canopy and floor insulation to maintain body temperature.

Practicing these advanced questions ensures you have a comprehensive grasp of the entire survival process. At FPAPK, we provide these curated mock tests to help seafarers pass their exit exams and handle real-world challenges with confidence.

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

MCQ Practice Questions (30)

Fully pressurized gas carriers are designed for excess pressure in cargo tank above?

a 7 bar

b 8 bar

c 11 bar

d 15 bar

Combustion is used to refer to oxidation reaction that produces fire.

a True

b False

What is the primary function of an immersion suit, as required for seafarers by the LSA Code and STCW?

a To protect against fire and heat exposure during an emergency.

b To provide thermal insulation and reduce the risk of hypothermia in cold water.

c To assist in signaling rescue services with integrated lights and mirrors.

d To increase visibility for helicopter rescue operations during daylight hours.

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).

After launching an inflatable raft, it should be kept dry from inside by ______

a Opening the automatic drain plug

b Draining the water pockets

c Using the electric bilge pump

d Using the bailer and cellulose sponge

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

Hazards in accommodation

a Furnishing and personal effects

b Cigarette smoking

c Defective electrical connections

d All of the above

All waste receptacles shall be of non-combustible materials, built and equipped with:

a Hinged self-closing cover

b Permanent means for lashing

c No openings in sides and bottom

d Rack for fire buckets

Which of the following requirements for immersion suit is correct

a Donned in 2 minutes

b Allow the wearer to jump from 4.5 metre

c Allow the wearer to climb down a vertical ladder of 5 metre

d All of the above

How many SART transponders (SART) are required to be carried on board a ship for use in survival crafts?

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 Aug 95

d Two on each side of the ship

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

a 2

b 3

c 4

d 1

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.

Match the term immersion suit with most suitable answers given below

a Davit launch

b Navigation bridge

c Protection against cold

d HRU

The donning time of life jacket is ..... minutes

a 1

b 2

c 3

d 4

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.

The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of less than 200 meters in

a 6

b 8

c 12

d 16

The ISPS code applies to vessel over 500 GRT on international voyage :

a True

b False

Which is not a Threat to maritime industry

a Piracy

b Stowaway

c Terrorist action

d Civil war and riots

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

a True

b False

The donning time for immersion suit.

a 2

b 5

c 3

d 1

Upon hearing the abandon ship signal, what is the immediate and most crucial action a seafarer should take according to emergency procedures?

a Proceed immediately to the nearest survival craft and await further instructions.

b Return to the cabin to collect personal belongings before heading to the muster station.

c Proceed to their designated muster station as per the muster list, wearing a life jacket, and await instructions.

d Attempt to contact the bridge for clarification on the emergency.

The most effective method in the use of CO2 fire extinguisher is for the discharge to be directed at

a Middle of the fire

b Top and sides of the fire

c Base or nearest edge of the fire

d Highest flames of a fire

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.

Which equipment is provided in a life raft to help you keep warm in cold weather

a The floor of a life raft has a second layer which can be inflated to give additional insulation from the cold

b The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation in addition to the TPA

c At least 10% of the life raft compliment with a minimum two thermal protective aids are provided

d Thermal protective aids (TPA) for each person

Does CSO required to maintain the records of maintenance/ calibration of security

a True

b False

Which of the following actions should be done before throwing this type of inflatable life raft just over the size

a Inflate it on deck and then launched it clear below

b Take the top off the container to enable life 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

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 information is found on a ship's fire plan?

a The duties of each crew member in case of fire

b The signal used on the ship to indicate there is a fire.

c The action to take if you heard the fire alarm.

d The locations of various firefighting appliances and equipment.

Hazards in galley

a Cooking oil, hot fat

b Hot surfaces, oven, frying pan

c Defective electrical connections

d All of the above

Class D fires involve

a Fire involving metal

b Fire involving liquids

c Fire involving Gas/Electrical

d Fire involving solid material

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Course Name BASIC PST COURSE

Mock Test 9

Questions 30

Students 1,345

Test Time 15 Minutes

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MCQ Practice Questions (30)

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Fully pressurized gas carriers are designed for excess pressure in cargo tank above?

Combustion is used to refer to oxidation reaction that produces fire.

What is the primary function of an immersion suit, as required for seafarers by the LSA Code and STCW?

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

After launching an inflatable raft, it should be kept dry from inside by ______

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

Hazards in accommodation

All waste receptacles shall be of non-combustible materials, built and equipped with:

Which of the following requirements for immersion suit is correct

How many SART transponders (SART) are required to be carried on board a ship for use in survival crafts?

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

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

Match the term immersion suit with most suitable answers given below

The donning time of life jacket is ..... minutes

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

The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of less than 200 meters in

The ISPS code applies to vessel over 500 GRT on international voyage :

Which is not a Threat to maritime industry

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

The donning time for immersion suit.

Upon hearing the abandon ship signal, what is the immediate and most crucial action a seafarer should take according to emergency procedures?

The most effective method in the use of CO2 fire extinguisher is for the discharge to be directed at

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

Which equipment is provided in a life raft to help you keep warm in cold weather

Does CSO required to maintain the records of maintenance/ calibration of security

Which of the following actions should be done before throwing this type of inflatable life raft just over the size

Once you hear General Emergency Alarm proceed to

What information is found on a ship's fire plan?

Hazards in galley

Class D fires involve

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