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Current test contains Seagull CES questions on the subject «Mentoring». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.
«Mentoring» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. Knowledge of this information directly shows employee’s competence who holds a relevant post on a vessel. Mentoring on board refers to the process of providing guidance, support, and knowledge transfer to individuals, often newcomers or less experienced crew members, on a ship or vessel. In this context, experienced sailors or maritime professionals act as mentors, offering their expertise and insights to help mentees adapt to the maritime environment, understand shipboard procedures, enhance their skills, and develop their careers in the maritime industry.
Mentoring on board ships is valuable for fostering professional growth, ensuring safety, and promoting effective teamwork among crew members. It facilitates the exchange of practical knowledge and best practices, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of maritime operations. By having mentors on board, less experienced crew members can receive personalized attention, gain confidence, and accelerate their learning curve while contributing to a positive and cooperative shipboard culture.
On this site Crew Evaluation System Test on the subject «Mentoring» contains 29 questions you need to answer with no possibility to go back to previous question. Therefore, we recommend carefully reading each question and making decision with no hurry. In case you have some difficulty answering, you have also possibility to request a hint.
Indicate the correct answer to the following question. Should the master take time out of his busy schedule to mentor his officers?
Yes.
No.
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Is the following statement true or false? A person of a minority nationality feel alienated and lonely onboard a vessel.
True.
False.
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Is the following statement true or false? A Second Officer on board an operational tanker cannot possibly be both a candidate and mentor.
False.
True.
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Is the following statement true or false? As a result of mentoring, a junior officer can have performance that equates to a Senior Officer.
True.
False.
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Is the following statement true or false? For effective mentoring it is necessary to communicate in a common language on a multi-national crewed ship.
True.
False.
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Is the following statement true or false? On the job training serves as the best method of experimental knowledge transfer as it reinforces theoretical knowledge through practice.
True.
False.
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Is the following statement true or false? Senior officers should always monitor interpersonal relationships between crew members.
False.
True.
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Is the following statement true or false? The 10 minute challenge is a method of monitoring the performance of others.
False.
True.
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Is the following statement true or false? When the mentor recaps all they have taught, it is known as reverse mentoring.
False.
True.
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Select as many of the given options which best describe why some officers do NOT mentor?
Because they don’t want others to be as knowledgeable as them.
Because they are frightened of someone taking their job.
Because they lack the confidence.
Because they need the company’s and master’s instructions.
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Select as many of the given options which best describe why some officers do NOT mentor?
Because they lack the time and inclination.
Because they feel too superior.
Because they lack the confidence.
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Select options which best explain the benefits of mentoring to members of a team:
It results in a more united, stronger team.
Candidates quickly build experiential knowledge.
Candidates have increased confidence and ability.
Candidates are more adaptable within the team.
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Select the most appropriate options from the given list which describe barriers to mentoring:
Different languages spoken on a vessel.
Fatigue and fear to speak up.
Multinational crew of varying ethnic backgrounds.
Too rapid promotion.
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Select one appropriate option from those given which is NOT a step involved in mentoring?
Planning.
Execution.
Preparation.
De-briefing.
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Select one of the given options that most accurately completes the following statement. In order to further experiential knowledge it is important that all accident investigations are:
Available in a relevant language.
Printed in the English language only.
Kept confidential.
Written in a technical language.
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Select one option that most accurately completes the following statement. To be able to effectively perform their practical role, seafarers need:
Some form of mentoring on board a vessel.
A full week of on the job training before taking over.
A high level of academic knowledge only.
To have already sailed on the vessel.
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Select three of the given options that best describe the mentor-candidate relationship:
One that has a common language.
One that has acceptance of the process from both parties.
One that shows trust between both parties.
One that always exists in a multicultural environmental.
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Select three of the given options which are considered critical to effective mentoring.
Effective communication between candidate and mentor.
Sufficient time for the mentoring process.
Correct experiential knowledge.
Formal teaching qualifications.
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Select two of the given options which best explain the importance of mentoring in the maritime sector.
Transferred experiential knowledge allows informed decision making.
Promotion and career development is made easier because of experiential knowledge.
The passing of experiential knowledge satisfies requirements under the ISM code.
Mentoring is part of any quality training plan mentioned in STCW.
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Select two of the given options which best explain the master’s role as an effective mentor.
A master will ensure there is some time to mentor the officers.
A master will encourage mentoring then mentor the mentors.
A master will reduce a person’s work load if an effective mentor.
A master should not be involved with other peoples work as a mentor.
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Select two of the given options which best explain why reflection of life’s experiences is important.
Reflection enables learning to be extracted from experiences.
Reflection allows the buildup of experiential knowledge.
Reflection enables only negative experiences to be forgotten about.
Reflection enables only positive experiences to be enjoyed.
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Which one of the given options describes how mentoring can help the officer of the watch (OOW) to understand the correct avoiding action to take in compliance with the regulations for preventing collisions (coll regs)?
Mentoring helps the OOW better understand the practical application of the coll regs.
Mentoring will always assist by telling the OOW what action to take in each case.
Mentoring will make the OOW comply with the coll regs.
Mentoring cannot help with practical knowledge of the coll regs.
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Which one of the given options describes the result of effective mentoring?
Mentoring helps in matching theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Mentoring is mainly used to acquire theoretical underpinning knowledge.
Mentoring can provide the theoretical principles of a task only.
Mentoring can effectively replace formal classroom training in all areas.
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Which one of the given options is the most appropriate to define the term “candidate”?
A person who receives experiential knowledge from another.
A person who needs physical assistance with a job in the work place.
A person not able to work using their own initiative.
A low ranking person on a vessel.
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Which one of the given options is the most appropriate to define the term “mentor”?
A person who is an experienced and trusted adviser.
A person who likes to formally teach a group of people.
A person who has vast practical experience.
A Senior Officer on a vessel.
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Which one of the given options is the most appropriate to define the term “personal reflection with respect to life’s experiences”?
Thoughtful and honest consideration of a person’s own experiences.
A process of looking back to store good memories of personal experiences.
A process of looking back to store bad memories of personal experiences.
Critically reviewing the actions of another person in the work place.
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Which one of the given options is the most appropriate to explain the process of “mentoring”?
Mentoring occurs when two persons exchange life’s experiences.
It is a classroom based method of knowledge transfers.
Mentoring occurs in a team when the leader monitors the activity.
Mentoring is a personal activity undertaken by reflecting on life.
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Which two of the given options are the most appropriate to define the term “experiential knowledge”?
Knowledge gained from professional on the job experiences.
A person’s own practical knowledge reflection upon.
Knowledge from an opinion not based on life’s experience.
Theoretical knowledge from classroom based training.
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Which two of the given options are the most appropriate to define the term “mentoring”?
The transfer of experiential knowledge.
An informal means of knowledge transfer.
A quick briefing session from a leader who is used to absolute authority.
Watching other personnel in the work place.
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