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Personal Survival, Survival Craft

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  1. Question 1

    A passenger is sailing with a baby. What should you do when they arrive for the pre-sailing abandon ship drill? Select the ONE best answer:
    • Find a buoyant cot to put the baby in.
    • Give the passenger an adult lifejacket and some extension cords.
    • Give the passenger an adult lifejacket and tell them to hold the baby tightly.
    • Put the passenger and baby into the lifeboat first.

  2. Question 2

    How can a freefall lifeboat be launched if the ship is stern-to a reef? Select the ONE best answer:
    • Using the auxiliary davit.
    • It cannot be launched without hitting the reef.
    • As normal, the lifeboat only draws 40 cm of water.
    • As normal, with the engine running astern.

  3. Question 3

    How can you maximise the range of a SART after you have abandoned ship? Select the ONE correct answer:
    • Fix it high on the survival craft.
    • Fix it high on the ship.
    • Press the boost button.
    • Fit the special battery.

  4. Question 4

    How can you prevent someone who has fallen overboard from being lost at sea? Select the ONE best answer:
    • Keep them in sight.
    • Stop the ship immediately.
    • Fire a parachute flare to alert other vessels.
    • Turn around and steer a reciprocal course.

  5. Question 5

    How long can a portable survival craft radio be expected to work for in an emergency situation? Select the ONE correct answer:
    • 2 hours.
    • 8 hours.
    • 24 hours.
    • 48 hours.

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About this CBT test

Personal Survival, Survival Craft is a CBT test with 36 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: lifeboat, rescue, find, equipment, air, symbol, life-raft, freefall.

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