CES 5.2.

Test date:

16.02.2016

Test type:

STCW

Department:

Deck

Level:

Support

Vessel type:

Oil Tanker

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CES version:

Wrong answer summary

Question asked (518):

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "BREADTH" given. Which
one is the correct one?

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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
Breadth is given by B on the figure

Question asked (519):

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Correct answer:
The Bridge is indicated by A, in the figure

In the diagram, which arrow is pointing at the position known as the "Bridge"?

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Question asked (528):

The figure shows the cross section of a ship floating in water with the hull coloured in red
and the seabed below the vessel shaded. On this figure there are four (4) possible
definitions of the term "UNDERKEEL CLEARANCE" given. Which one is the correct one?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Underkeel clearance is given by A on the figure

Question asked (576):

What is the correct understanding of the term "Bottlescrew"?

Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
A bottlescrew is a metal threaded sleeve which adjusts the length and tension on rigging
or stays

Question asked (1492):

What are the duties of an effective bridge look out?
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Correct answer:
Keeping a constant observation around the ship.

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Question asked (1494):
What is the meaning of the term "Steady as she goes" when acting as helmsman?

Question asked (2013):

What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing freon?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Development of nitrous gases?

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Correct answer:
While altering the ships head, the instruction "steady as she goes" means reduce the
ships swing as rapidly as possible and steady on present course

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know

Question asked (2764):

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Correct answer:
Flue gas plant.

The system, which uses gases from an oil tankers main or auxiliary boilers is called the:

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Question asked (2967):

When you are on watch during a stay in port, what should you always ensure is ready at
the head of the gangway?
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Don't know
Correct answer:
Life buoy with line.

Question asked (2977):

When a vessel arrives at a port to pick up a pilot and enter harbour, there should be
someone required to stand by the anchor forward. How should the anchor be prepared
and ready?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Correct answer:
The brake securely applied, all cement/covering into the chain locker and securing
arrangements from windlass removed. The guillotine can remain for removal when ready

Question asked (3296):

What is the necessary protection when you are rust chipping with air tools?
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Correct answer:
Protective clothing, safety shoes, gloves, goggles, earmuffs.

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Question asked (3342):
The main fire-fighting medium to be used on the cargo area of an oil tanker is:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Correct answer:
Foam.

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Question asked (3346):

The process of settling of slops on an oil tanker is:
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Allowing the oil and water to separate out.

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know

Question asked (3428):

Correct answer:
Notify the Officer in charge of the operation.

Question asked (3389):

After having discovered a small leak of oil at the ships manifold during discharge, you
would:

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The correct method to dispose of any oily/water mixture in the manifold drip-tray is to:
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Transfer it to the sloptank and later discharge it to a reception facility.

Question asked (3439):

Measuring the ullage at a cargo tank would mean:

Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the ullage reference point.

Question asked (3473):

With reference to oil tanker operations, the terms UFL & LFL stand for:
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Correct answer:
Upper Flammable Limit and Lower Flammable Limit.

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Question asked (3486):
An inert gas system is used during a Crude Oil Washing operation:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know

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Correct answer:
The atmosphere in the space may contain toxic gases or be deficient in oxygen.

Question asked (3612):

Question asked (3620):

Correct answer:
The Starboard bow is indicated by A, in the figure

Which is the "STARBOARD BOW", in the figure?

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Question asked (3488):

The most commonly recognised hazard associated with unprotected entry into an
enclosed space on board an oil tanker is:

Correct answer:
To ensure a safe atmosphere in the cargo tank throughout the operation.

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In the diagram, which letter is indicating the position "MIDSHIPS"?

Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Midships is indicated by B, in the figure

Question asked (3648):

Which mooring lines are shown in this picture?

Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
The forward head lines are visible in this picture

Question asked (3650):

During the anchoring procedure, what would the 2nd Officer understand by the following
request from the bridge, "How is the chain"?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The bridge would like to know the direction of the anchor cable from the hawse pipe.

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Question asked (3682):
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire
break out onboard.

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Correct answer:
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and
join the fire squad

Question asked (3706):

What is the meaning of this symbol ?

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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
Lifebuoy with light and smoke

Question asked (3710):

Correct answer:
Lifeboat

What is the meaning of this symbol ?

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know

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Question asked (3736):

The diagram shows the direction that a rope runs during a mooring operation and a
possible place where it may break. Where would be considered the safest position to
stand?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Correct answer:
Outside the blue coloured zone.

Question asked (3737):

The diagram shows the lead of a rope during mooring operations and the possible point
where it may break. Where would be considered the safest place to be standing?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Outside the coloured zone.

Question asked (3738):

What kind of safety equipment must be worn during anchoring?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
All of the mentioned equipment.

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Question asked (3748):
What will you bring in a lifeboat if the ship is abondoned?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Correct answer:
Warm clothes, blankets and lifevests.

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Question asked (3764):

A class "D" fire involves what type of material?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Metals

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know

Correct answer:
Powder.

Question asked (3783):

Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is to be preferred to fight a fire in an
electric installation (for example the main switchboard)?

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Question asked (3939):

If the relief for the bridge lookout does not appear at the end of the watch, when required,
what should be the actions of the existing lookout
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Correct answer:
He should inform the Officer of the Watch and wait for instructions

Question asked (3940):

How is a EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) activated?

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Correct answer:
Most EPIRBs are automatically activated when they enter the water

Question asked (3950):

What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the
order: Port 20 and after a while the order: "Ease to 10"?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Apply 20 degrees of rudder towards port and then after the second command reduce the
wheel to 10 degrees of helm.

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Question asked (3953):
How should you, as helmsman, give feedback to the OOW (officer on watch) that his
orders are understood?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
By repeating the order

Question asked (10124):

In which ways is heat transmitted?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Conduction, convection and radiation

Question asked (10251):

What are the three diameters of fire hoses most commonly found on ships?

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know

Correct answer:
25, 45, or 70 mm

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Question asked (10377):

*You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment wearing a breathing
apparatus. At what stage should you start to make your way out of the compartment?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Correct answer:
Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you used to reach your
work area. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve

Question asked (10495):

Give the meaning of the following symbol

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Secondary means of escape

Question asked (20258):

A person wearing an anti-exposure suit shall be able to:
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Correct answer:
perform all duties associated with abandonment, assist others and operate a rescue boat

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Question asked (20291):
In which way shall a survivor be hauled out of the sea?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Question asked (20299):

An inflatable lifejacket will inflate:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Question asked (20304):

*How many thermal protective aids are carried in each liferaft?

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know

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Correct answer:
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion or by mouth

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Correct answer:
Horizontal

Question asked (20335):

Correct answer:
10% of the number of persons the liferaft is designed to carry, or two, whichever is more

How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS B pack?

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Selected answer (score 0):

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Correct answer:
2

Question asked (31328):

When must personal protective equipment be worn

Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
At all times when identified as a control method with risk assessment

Question asked (31541):

What kind of warning signs should be placed on manholes into void spaces?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Warning signs that indicate lack of oxygen inside

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Question asked (32104):
What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?

Correct answer:
Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.

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Question asked (32129):

This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ships stores. What is
it?

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Don't know

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know

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Correct answer:
Pallet scanner

Question asked (33670):

You have been assigned to enter a hold and check the general cargo stowed in it, as part
of an on-passage monitoring procedure. What must be in place before you can do that?

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know

Correct answer:
The necessary permits, based on valid atmospheric and other applicable tests.

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Question asked (33672):

What general background colour is used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first
-aid features, or indicate a safe condition?
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Correct answer:
Green.

Question asked (33727):

What is understood by the term "take the helm"?

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Correct answer:
Take over the steering of the ship.

Question asked (33729):

Is it always possible to use the word "ship" instead of the word "boat"?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Normally a small vessel is called a "boat" rather than a "ship", otherwise it is not
important.

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Question asked (33751):
What do you understand by: Secure the tug?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Question asked (33753):

How would you alert others onboard if you saw a person falling overboard?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

Question asked (33873):

Whenever there is a major bleeding, the first priority should be to:

Question asked (33879):

Correct answer:
Stop the bleeding

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know

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Correct answer:
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, "Man overboard"

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Correct answer:
Secure the tug means: to make fast the tug

You must not attempt to move a casualty carelessly, if you suspect patient with:

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Selected answer (score 0):

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Correct answer:
Fractured spine

Question asked (33887):

During cargo or bunker operations, oil response equipment is to be:

Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Ready for immediate use

Question asked (33891):

When is it good practice to check the pressure-vacuum valves?
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Correct answer:
Prior to cargo transfer

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Question asked (33985):
The Explosimeter is an instrument to measure:

Correct answer:
The composition of hydrocarbon gas / air mixtures in a tank atmosphere.

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Question asked (33994):

The oil product particularly associated with the danger of contracting leukaemia through
exposure to its vapours is:

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Don't know

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Don't know

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Correct answer:
Benzene.

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know

Question asked (33995):

When loading a static accumulator oil, to minimise the risk of explosion through
electrostatic charge in a tank it must be ensured that:

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Question asked (34284):

Correct answer:
No metallic devices, such as those used for gauging and sampling, should be introduced
into the tank during loading and for 30 minutes after completion of loading.

With reference to the properties of an oil cargo, the term flammable implies:
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
That the oil is capable of being ignited and burning.

Question asked (34286):

That stage of the discharging operation on an oil tanker when the last remaining contents
of a tank or line are being pumped out is called:
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Stripping.

Question asked (34510):

The rotating jet water outlets on tank cleaning machines used on board oil tankers is
called:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Nozzles.

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