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A process or a number of continuous and interconnected activities that involve humans, technology, methods, and capital to achieve an organizational goal in the operation of ships.
Government management.
Company management.
Guided management.
Ship management.
Courage to make quick, precise, practical and rational decisions and take responsibility for the consequences and risks that arise as a consequence of the decisions taken, is the definition of…
Leadership approach based on leadership goals.
Approach leadership goals.
Approach between leaders who are leaders.
Must be purpose based leadership.
Which of the following factors is not an ideal type of team?
Active participation.
Individualist.
Problem solving together.
Accept cross-functional opinions.
The function of the skipper is responsible for carrying ships sailing from one port to another or from one place to another safely, safely to their destination for passengers and all their cargo, as follows:
General Authority holder.
Law enforcer.
Ship leader.
Civil registrar.
Courage to make quick, precise, practical and rational decisions and take responsibility for the consequences and risks that arise as a consequence of the decisions taken, is the definition of?
Leadership approach based on leadership goals.
Approach between leaders who are leaders.
Must be purpose based leadership.
Approach leadership goals.
Checks carried out systematically into the organization and stand alone to determine whether the activities of the Safety Management System are functioning properly and in accordance with what is expected are…
Annual Survey.
External Audit.
Internal audit.
Unannounced inspections.
The majority of conventions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into three main categories:
Maritime Safety, Marine Pollution Prevention, Liability and Compensation.
Maritime Safety, STCW, Maritime Security.
Sailor certification.
Security, Terrorism, ILO.
With the ISM Code for seafarers, one of the advantages is:
Make the ship a place of work to earn more money.
Making ships a safe place to work for seafarers.
Make the ship a place to work to gain knowledge.
Make the ship as a place to work in order to travel the world.
Managerial is a blend of art and science, the meaning of the word is…
Managers must be creative.
Managers must master knowledge.
Managers must master science and art.
Managers must master the art.
The implementation of the policy depends on the commitment of the decision maker. Without a commitment, the efforts made will be in vain. The way to do this is through easy-to-accept communication, including:
Boss pays attention by letter.
Subordinates do their best.
Subordinates work by letter.
Bosses don’t care what the letter contains.
A person’s ability to influence others is a skill of a:
All are correct.
Leader.
Management.
Company.
Human resources to crew the ship must be prepared with good planning, therefore it is necessary…
Ability test before boarding the ship.
Psychological test.
On-board training.
Interview.
In general, the word management refers to…
Which settings should and need to be acted upon.
Thinking far ahead.
Efficiency.
Take a risk.
The noble position of humans over God’s creatures because humans have reason and have dignity in the form of creative abilities, sense of initiative and high dignity and faith are called…
Nature.
Respect.
Responsibility.
Dignity.
«Abandon ship» command is given by:
The Ship Security Officer.
The First Mate – Chief officer.
Any Watchkeeping officer.
The Master of the ship only.
Which of these is not a principle of great man theory?
Great men rise up in times of crisis.
We can learn from the biographies of great leaders.
Each crew member is trained individually.
A great leader is only great in certain situations.
Who bares the overall responsibility for a fire fighting operation onboard?
The Chief Engineer.
The Master.
The First Officer.
The Local Harbour Master.
Who is responsible for not exceeding the maximum working hours?
A specific person.
The master and the commanders of the departments.
Bosun and second engineer.
The safety officer.
What is the Following is not a Type of Team?
Virtual.
Cross Functional.
Individual.
Problem Solving.
We must organised Onboard training because:
It is an integral part of the overall training plan.
none of the above.
It does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew.
Each crew member is trained individually.
Who are responsible for safety at work on the ship?
A specific person.
Officer on watch.
The safety officer.
The captain, Chief Engineer, Ch. Officer.
If master finds reason to doubt whether the agent is giving the vessels interest full and proper attention he should:
All cases concerning cargo shortages.
Investigate the matter carefully and report the findings to the company.
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.
Proper rest to the crew after each training programme.
In every Vessel Master of must be provide by:
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.
A theory which tries to create new organizations which do not need leaders.
Proper rest to the crew after each training programme.
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.
The post-heroic leadership theory is…
I don’t know.
A theory which tries to create new organizations which do not need leaders.
A theory looking beyond current leadership styles to new, more creative ways of leading.
A theory which states that there is too much emphasis on leaders and more attention should be placed on followers.
What is be reported to a company on the emergency phone?
All accidents where crew are injured or killed.
All cases concerning cargo shortages.
Vessel health, safety and environment manual.
All arrival and departure time from port.
We can be found the office phone, fax, telex and after office hours telephone numbers in:
Radio log book.
Vessel health, safety and environment manual.
The Ship’s emergency contingency manual.
Vessel operation manual.
The social construction of leadership is?
The view that all leadership is social and what matters is how leaders interact with others.
I don’t know.
Leadership is a made up idea that therefore we should pay more attention to more significant aspects of the organization.
What counts as good leadership is a construction of the perceptions of the followers.
Which legal document requires specialized training for teamwork and leadership skills?
SOLAS.
MARPOL.
Euro directive 106/2008.
STCW.
If we want to be an effective communicator in a team…
Never Respond to your team mates.
Never Praise your team mates.
Never Judge your team mates.
Never Listen by yourself.
The Disadvantage of Teamwork is…
More resources are available.
More ideas may be generated.
More networking opportunities.
More time is taken to perform the tasks.
What we would need to help turn an individual into becoming a Team Player?
Monitor their individual performance.
Reward and motivate them.
Train them in one task at a time.
Check their Fair Work Act Award.
Who is have a responsible person for maintaining budget on board normally is:
Owner.
Chief Engineer.
Master.
Chief Officer.
The necessary information for the next port of call should be:
Procured before departure from a port.
Procured on arrival at the next port.
Procured during the voyage prior arrival at the next port.
If Master finds reason to doubt whether the agent is giving the vessel’s interest full and proper attention he should:
Investigate the matter carefully and report the findings to the company.
Report to the vessel P & I club.
Change the agent.
Report the matter to the harbour Master.
The Proper and The accurate inventory of stores should be maintained in order to:
Order the required stores.
Report to the office.
Control the ship’s budget.
Assimilating Diversity.
The Responsibilities and Roles of a team includes:
Reinforcing Individualism.
Assimilating Diversity.
Taking one’s time.
Quality Management.
What signs do we see when identifying effective team decision making, when observing how teams communicate?
The loudest member always decides.
Two people always seem to make the decisions.
Silence implies acceptance.
Decision reached by voting or by consensus.
What is the best describes to the leader-follower relationship?
Leadership and followership are the same thing.
I don’t know.
The relationship is a one-way street.
Leadership and followership merge and are linked concepts.
The ship’s documents including Crew Passports and CDC on board a vessel, Where will you normally find it?
On the bridge.
Master’s cabin.
Ship’s Office.
Telly clerk room.
What Group or Individual behaviours might lead to an effective Team?
Able to listen to feedback.
Lack of boundaries.
ill-defined roles.
Self Interest verses Group Interes.
It is important to have good relationship on-board a vessel, why?
It will prevent accidents from happening.
Crew comes to know each others problems.
It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
It encourages crew to extend their contract.
The best possible treatment to representative of the port authorities should always receive:
Because you always have some faults in arrival/departure documents.
Because the ship’s trading certificate are not normally in order.
For ship’s clearance to take place quickly and without complications.
It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
The necessary information for the next port of call should be:
Procured on arrival at the next port.
Procured before departure from a port.
I don’t know.
Procured during the voyage prior arrival at the next port.
The first report you make, when the Crew of a foreign ship with a D-1 permit leaves the ship in a foreign port and fails to return.
OCMI.
Customs Service.
Local police.
Immigration Service.
Conventional distinctions made between managers and leaders are…
Managers maintain while leaders develop.
Managers inspire while leaders develop.
Managers inspire while leaders control.
Managers innovate while leaders administer.
Short Term Document of Compliance (DOC) with the validity of 5 months is issued to the ships which have complied the following provisions, except
Company has planned to implement the SMS during the validity of the DOC.
Increasing number of the operating ships.
Newly established company.
The company’s SMS does not conform with the ship type.
In the ISM Code implementation, company must ensure that the following matters are carried out, except:
Corrective actions are done.
Checks are carried out in the right intervals.
The corrective actions are done during the docking.
Every deficiency is reported including the root causes.
The company must ensure that the Master complies with the following requirements, except:
Meet the required standard to lead.
Having a very good knowledge and understanding on the company’s SMS.
Given the proper support in the company.
Given the maximum salary.
In the ISM Code it is stipulated that a Master holds the certain responsibility, which consist of the followings, except:
Paying a good wage to the ship’s crew members.
Implementing the company’s policy in the aspects of marine safety and marine environmental protection.
Giving the relevant, clear and simple orders.
To motivate the ship’s crew members in implementing the policy.
The ISM Code is needed for the ocean going ships with the following categorization, except:
All size of passenger ships.
Barges < 500 GT.
Oil tankers ≥ 500 GT.
Cargo ships ≥ 500 GT.
The substantial basis for the ISM Code implementation are as follows, except:
Act № 1 of 2009.
SOLAS 1974 and its Amendments.
Act № 4 of 1982.
Act № 17 of 2008.
Regulatory basis for the ISM Code implementation consists of the followings, except:
Presidential Decree № 65 of 1980.
IMO Resolution A. 741 (18) on the ISM Code.
Act № 22 of 2007.
Act № 17 of 2017.
The purposes of implementing the ISM Code are listed below, except:
To prevent accidents to happen and the loss of lives.
To increase the company’s profit.
To protect the marine environment.
To ensure the safety at sea.
Every learning process must follow the Learning Sequence Units, which consist of the followings, except:
A Middle (Heart of the lesson).
An Ending (conclusion).
Participation.
A Beginning (Introduction).
In the education and training process seafarers must meet the domains of the Bloom’s taxonomy, which consist of the followings, except:
Cognitive domain.
Functional domain.
Affective domain.
Psychomotor domain.
The influencing factors in learning consist of the followings, except:
Your mind process and the time pressure.
Mood and situational factors.
The amount of expected income.
Your motivation.
Education with meaning is based on a number of pillars, among other things as follows, except:
Learning on how to live together.
Learning on how to compete.
Learning on how to do.
Learning on how to know and to master.
In the implementation of the competence based curriculum there are a number of forms which relate with the individual and social, among other things as follows, except:
Cultural competence.
Occupational competence.
Academic competence.
Diagonal competence.
In the educational process there are various number of learning models which are listed below, except:
Inductive model.
Deductive model.
Transition model.
Classical model.
The educational process needs various number of approach models which are listed below, except:
Interactive approach.
Cognitive approach.
Sportsmanship approach.
Behavioral approach.
Respond pattern in the educational process at the seafarers’ training center consist of the followings, except:
Obtaining the relevant knowledge.
Identifying the relevant knowledge.
Understanding the relevant knowledge.
Implementing the relevant knowledge.
A manager while facing problematic situations in leading the organization must take into account the following matters, except:
Taking immediate decisions to settle the causing factors.
Conducting the right diagnosis.
Identifying the causing factors.
Doing analysis in order to settle the causing factors.
A manager is responsible to monitor the decisions which have been made, which consist of the followings, except:
Taking the measures to promptly decide on the situations faced.
Internal and external conditions.
Situation of the surroundings.
The expected feedback which is needed.
In every decision making process, a manager must take into account the following actions, except:
The attitude which accepts the reality.
To take actions until the problem grows bigger.
To take anticipated actions.
To take preventive actions.
In the decision making process there are a number of actions which must take into account the following matters, except:
To accept the reality.
To take corrective actions.
To take a decision which is aimed directly at the root of the problem.
To do temporary actions.
Decision making process is always faced with probability situations. A manager must calculating the probability factor based on the following matters, except:
The capacity and experiences in making the decisions.
The level of intelligence of a manager.
The ability to duplicate the past experiences.
The analytical ability.
Decision making process is a logical process and consist of the followings measures, except:
Calculating profit and loss.
Defining and categorizing the problems.
Analyzing the received problems.
Determining the alternatives to solve the problems.
The decision making process must take into account the inputs from relevant experts, except:
The models and simulations which are the inputs from mathematicians.
The environment which is the input from the economists and statisticians.
The group behavior which is the input from sociologists.
The value and ethic system which is the input from the philosophers/religious experts.
In the effort to find various alternatives which might be taken, it is important to pay attention to the following aspects, except:
Various forms of surroundings’ reaction.
The surroundings as the source of data.
The information from the third party.
The compatibility of the received alternatives with the problem.
Interdisciplinary approach is conducted whilst taking into account the decision making process, which must include the followings, except:
It cannot be seen as a uniformed act.
It cannot be seen as a single act.
Utilizing various types of skills and knowledge.
Calculating the organizations’ possible losses.
The decision making process towards the complex problems must pay attention to the following matters, except:
The Process is conducted based on information.
Taking into account the uncertainty factors.
The Process is conducted based on subordinates’ inputs.
Directed to the real acts.
Decision making is a complex process which must take into account the following matters, except:
Systematically process.
Interdisciplinary approach.
A process which is based on the past experiences.
A process which is based on information.
The non-programmed decision consist of the following matters, except:
It is difficult to recognize the form, substance and the impact.
Inability to provide the solving technics.
Taken in the effort to solve the new problems.
Problem solving for routine issues.
The programmed decision consists of the followings, except:
Repeated acts in making the choices.
Decisions are routinely made in the organization.
Technical problems.
Problems with complexity in nature.
In the decision making process, it is necessary to take the following solutions, except:
To identify various alternatives.
To decide on the best alternative available.
To make the decision to execute.
To analyze and to review every alternative.
In making decisions towards problematic situations, the measures must be taken as follows, except:
To take a decision which is aimed directly at the root of the problem.
To identify the problem.
To collect and collate data.
To define the problems.
Nowadays the type of leadership is identified with the following traits, except:
Humorous type.
Paternalistic type.
The democratic type.
Bureaucratic type.
Human relation as the core of the decision making must meet the followings, except:
To synchronize the organization’s goal with the personality of the members.
The right posting according to each member’s skills and experiences.
Provided with the luxury housing facility.
To develop the members’ capacity up to the maximum level.
Human relation as the core of the decision making must meet the followings, except:
Pleasant environment and climate.
Proper facilities and infrastructures.
Do not treat human as machine.
Maximum wage.
The core of leadership is the decision making, which consists of the followings, except:
The decisions which are made must be executable.
The decisions which are made must be beneficial for the company.
The decisions which are made must meet the rational requirements.
The decisions which are made directly related to the organization’s goal.
The traits of a good leader consist of the followings, except:
To become role model.
To act objectively.
To give maximum rewards.
To think rationally.
Leadership has always been in the nature of and consists of the followings, except:
Pragmatism.
Situational.
Temporal.
Conditional.
Leadership can be measured from the following matters, except:
The efficiency and effectivity of the subordinates.
Maximum profit for the company.
The ability in making decision.
The organization’s goal is achieved.
From the point of view of the organization’s decision making process, management consists of the followings, except:
Top level management.
Low level management.
Middle management.
Basic management.
Administration consists of a number of measures as follows, except:
Setting the goal and target.
Organizational activity.
Mobility activity.
Calculation of income.
As one of the components of administration, organization is accommodating various activities as follows, except:
The available remuneration system.
The available communication channel.
Who is responsible of what.
Who is responsible to whom.
The followings are the skills which are compulsory for the top management, except:
Management skill.
Sufficient fund.
Technical skill.
Experience.
Management is the components of administration, which are described as follows, except:
Knowledge which is used to achieve a goal.
To achieve the goal.
A group of people occupy their positions.
Method to generate the maximum profit.
The decision making process for contextual framework consists of the following, except:
In the life of the organization.
The implementation is measured.
Relating various model.
To generate the maximum profit.
A leader in an organizational structure is performing their function effectively while doing the following measures, except:
The ability to learn from their experiences.
Conducting the approach on the organization’s profit.
Conducting the approach on scientific theories and principles.
The ability to think creatively and innovatively.
Ideal leaders according to a survey were commonly characterized as all of the following except:
Cooperative.
Forward-looking.
Competent.
What best describes the leader-follower relationship?
Leadership and followership merge and are linked concepts.
The relationship is a one-way street.
Leadership and followership are the same thing.
According to the text, which of the following statements is true?
Leadership and management are not related.
A good leader can be a good manager, but the reverse is never true.
Leadership and management have some unique functions with an area of overlap.
Which of the following statements about leaders versus managers is false?
Leaders are thought to do things right, managers do the right things.
Leadership is a value-laden, activity, management is not.
Leaders focus on risk taking; managers perform functions such as planning and controlling.
This is a conventional distinction made between managers and leaders.
Managers innovate while leaders administer.
Managers inspire while leaders control.
Managers maintain while leaders develop.
To many, the word management suggests…
Risk-taking.
Dynamism.
Efficiency.
Which of the following statements concerning the rational and emotional aspects of leadership is false?
Aroused feelings can be used either positively or negatively.
Leadership includes actions and influences based only on reason and logic.
Good leadership involves touching others’ feelings.
What is the social construction of leadership?
The view that all leadership is social and what matters is how leaders interact with others.
Leadership is a made up idea that therefore we should pay more attention to more significant aspects of the organization.
What counts as good leadership is a construction of the perceptions of the followers.
What is post-heroic leadership theory?
A theory which tries to create new organizations which do not need leaders.
A theory looking beyond current leadership styles to new, more creative ways of leading.
A theory which states that there is too much emphasis on leaders and more attention should be placed on followers.
What is a transformational leader?
A leader who inspires the workers to new levels by offering them a vision of a better future.
A leader, like Taylor, who provided new ways of carrying out management.
Someone who is involved in organizational change.
A transactional leader is one who:
Inspires people and has strong interactions with them.
Does deals with people in order to get them to do things the leader wants.
Is the ideal form of leadership.
Contingency theory is based on the assumption that the ideal leader:
Knows what their strengths are and makes the most out of them.
Shapes their leadership style depending on the situation.
Provides clear instructions to the followers so that they know what they are doing.
What is Skinner’s A-B-C of behaviourism?
Antecedents-behaviour-consequences.
Attitude-behaviour-conclusions.
Aptitude-behaviour-consequences.
In leadership trait theory what is a trait?
A list of the key things that a leader should do to be great.
A list of key characteristics that makes a leader great.
The list of key behaviours a leader exhibits.
Which of these is not a principle of great man theory?
Great men rise up in times of crisis.
A great leader is only great in certain situations.
We can learn from the biographies of great leaders.
Which of the following will be reported to a company on the emergency phone?
All arrival and departure time from port.
All accidents where crew are injured or killed.
All cases concerning cargo shortages.
Where will you normally find the ship’s documents including Crew Passports and CDC on board a vessel?
On the bridge.
Master’s cabin.
Ship’s Office.
The responsible person for maintaining budget on board normally is:
Master.
Chief Engineer.
Chief Officer.
The office phone, fax, telex and after office hours telephone numbers can be found in:
Vessel operation manual.
Vessel health, safety and environment manual.
The Ship’s emergency contingency manual.
Representative of the port authorities should always receive the best possible treatment:
For ship’s clearance to take place quickly and without complications.
Because the ship’s trading certificate are not normally in order.
Because you always have some faults in arrival/departure documents.
Proper and accurate inventory of stores should be maintained inorder to:
Report to the office.
Control the ship’s budget.
Order the required stores.
Prior to ordering stores for any department:
The store inventory should be checked so that you order only the items required.
Consult the ISSA catalogue to ascertain what stores are available for ordering.
Consult the ISSA catalogue and order whatever is available but not on board.
Prior to arrival at a US port from a foreign port, as per present regulation, the USCG requires:
96 hours notice of arrival.
48 hours notice of arrival.
72 hours notice of arrival.
If Master finds reason to doubt whether the agent is giving the vessel’s interest full and proper attention he should:
Change the agent.
Report to the vessel P & I club.
Report the matter to the harbour Master.
Investigate the matter carefully and report the findings to the company.
An emergency situation on board must be reported to the company by:
The email to save cost.
The fastest means available.
The Telex to have a record.
All necessary information for the next port of call should be:
Procured on arrival at the next port.
Procured during the voyage prior arrival at the next port.
Procured before departure from a port.
Why is it important to make weekly/routine rounds in the accomodation areas?
To ensure that cabins and common spaces are maintained in a clean, safe and hygienic condition.
It is a requirement as per flag state.
To search for any contraband goods hidden on board.
Why is it important to have good relationship on-board a vessel?
It will prevent accidents from happening.
It encourages crew to extend their contract.
It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides.
Strict and authoritative while giving orders.
Polite and diplomatic while talking to crew members.
The majority of convensions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main categories:
Maritime Safety, STCW, Maritime Security.
Maritime Safety, Prevention of Marine pollution, Liability and compensation.
Safety, Terrorism, ILO.
Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:
It does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew.
Each crew member is trained individually.
It is an integral part of the overall training plan.
Master of every ship must provide:
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.
Proper rest to the crew after each training programme.
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.
It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that:
Concerned personnel carry out the on-board traing progamme effectively.
All personnel participate in the training at the same time.
All information reagrding the onboard training is given to the ship manager.
To help Create and Manage Diversity in a team you need to…
Actively take time out to include people in formal meetings & discussions.
Actively discourage members to ask for help as it is a sign of weakness.
Actively stick to company procedures.
Actively avoid introducing too many diverse ideas as it may create confusion.
To help turn an individual into becoming a Team Player we would need to…
Monitor their individual performance.
Reward and motivate them.
Train them in one task at a time.
Check their Fair Work Act Award.
The Roles and Responsibilities of a team includes:
Taking one’s time.
Reinforcing Individualism.
Assimilating Diversity.
Quality Management.
To be an effective communicator in a team…
Never Praise your team mates.
Never Listen by yourself.
Never Respond to your team mates.
Never Judge your team mates.
When observing how teams communicate what signs do we see when identifying effective team decision making?
Two people always seem to make the decisions.
Decision reached by voting or by consensus.
Silence implies acceptance.
The loudest member always decides.
What Individual or Group Behaviours might lead to an effective Team?
Ill-defined roles.
Self Interest verses Group Interest.
Able to listen to feedback.
Lack of boundaries.
Which of these is an Advantage of Teamwork?
Cost may be increased due to extra resources.
Conflict may occur.
Compromises may not be best option.
Can provide Support.
Which of these is a Disadvantage of Teamwork?
More time is taken to perform the tasks.
More resources are available.
More networking opportunities.
More ideas may be generated.
Identify 4 of the Five Steps in Team Formation and Development.
Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing.
Starting, Norming, Performing and Adjourning.
Storming, Norming, Practicing and Adjourning.
Storming, Warming, Norming and Performing.
Which of the Following is not a Type of Team?
Individual.
Virtual.
Cross Functional.
Problem Solving.
An alien crewmember with a D-1 permit leaves the vessel in a foreign port and fails to return. The first report you make should be to the __________.
Local police.
Immigration Service.
Customs Service.
OCMI.
The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
Erase the entry and rewrite.
Draw several lines through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction.
Draw one line through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction.
Completely black out the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction.
Who is responsible for the safe keeping of the ship’s documents?
Chief Engineer.
Chief Officer.
3rd Officer.
Master.
Which of the following will be reported to a company on the emergency phone?
All cases concerning cargo shortages.
All near misses.
All accidents where crew are injured or killed.
All arrival and departure time from port.
Where will you normally find the ship’s documents including Crew Passports and CDC on board a vessel?
On the bridge.
Master’s cabin.
Telly clerk room.
Ship’s Office.
The responsible person for maintaining budget on board normally is:
Chief Engineer.
Chief Officer.
Chief Steward.
Master.
The office phone, fax, telex and after office hours telephone numbers can be found in:
Vessel operation manual.
Radio log book.
Vessel health, safety and environment manual.
The Ship’s emergency contingency manual.
Representative of the port authorities should always receive the best possible treatment:
Because the ship’s trading certificate are not normally in order.
Because you always have some faults in arrival/departure documents.
Because you have undeclared dutiable items in excess of permitted on board.
For ship’s clearance to take place quickly and without complications.
Proper and accurate inventory of stores should be maintained inorder to:
Control the ship’s budget.
Order the required stores.
Show to the port authorities.
Report to the office.
Prior to ordering stores for any department:
Consult the ISSA catalogue to ascertain what stores are available for ordering.
The store inventory should be checked so that you order only the items required.
Ask the departmental head for a list of store to be ordered.
Consult the ISSA catalogue and order whatever is available but not on board.
If Master finds reason to doubt whether the agent is giving the vessel’s interest full and proper attention he should:
Report to the vessel P & I club.
Change the agent.
Report the matter to the harbour Master.
Investigate the matter carefully and report the findings to the company.
An emergency situation on board must be reported to the company by:
The Sat-C.
The Telex to have a record.
The email to save cost.
The fastest means available.
All necessary information for the next port of call should be:
Procured on arrival at the next port.
Requested on email.
Procured before departure from a port.
Procured during the voyage prior arrival at the next port.
Why is it important to make weekly/routine rounds in the accomodation areas?
To ensure that cabins and common spaces are maintained in a clean, safe and hygienic condition.
To search for any contraband goods hidden on board.
To check for alcohol in cabins.
It is a requirement as per flag state.
Why is it important to have good relationship on-board a vessel?
It encourages crew to extend their contract.
Crew comes to know each others problems.
It will prevent accidents from happening.
It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Give authority to others.
Polite and diplomatic while talking to crew members.
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides.
Strict and authoritative while giving orders.
The majority of convensions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main categories:
Maritime Safety, Prevention of Marine pollution, Liability and compensation.
Safety, Terrorism, ILO.
There are no conentions that fall under IMO.
Maritime Safety, STCW, Maritime Security.
Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:
Each crew member is trained individually.
It does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew.
It is an integral part of the overall training plan.
None of the above.
Master of every ship must provide:
Proper rest to the crew after each training programmer.
The training during crews working hours only.
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.
It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that:
Safety equipment is not used during the training.
All information reagrding the onboard training is given to the ship manager.
All personnel participate in the training at the same time.
Concerned personnel carry out the on-board traing progamme effectively.
It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that:
All information regarding the onboard training is given to the ship manager.
Concerned personnel carry out the on-board training programme effectively.
All personnel participate in the training at the same time.
Safety equipment must not be used during the training.
Master of every ship must provide:
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.
Proper rest to the crew after each training programme.
Training only during the crew’s working hours.
Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:
It does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew.
Each crew member is trained individually.
It is an integral part of the overall training plan.
None of the above.
The majority of conventions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main categories:
Maritime Safety, STCW, Maritime Security.
Safety, Terrorism, ILO.
Maritime Safety, Prevention of Marine pollution, Liability and compensation.
There are no conventions that fall under IMO.
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Strict and authoritative while giving orders.
Understanding, co-operative, and have respect from both sides.
Polite and diplomatic while talking to crew members.
Give authority to others.
Why is it important to have good relationship on-board a vessel?
It will prevent accidents from happening.
Crew comes to know each others problems.
It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
It encourages crew to extend their contract.
Why is it important to make weekly/routine rounds in the accommodation areas?
To search for any contraband goods hidden on board.
It is a requirement as per flag state.
To ensure that cabins and common spaces are maintained in a clean, safe and hygienic condition.
To check for alcohol in cabins.
It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that:
All information regarding the onboard training is given to the ship manager.
All personnel participate in the training at the same time.
Safety equipment is not used during the training.
Concerned personnel carry out the on-board training programme effectively.
Master of every ship must provide:
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.
Proper rest to the crew after each training programme.
The training during crew’s working hours only.
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.
Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:
It does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew.
Each crew member is trained individually.
None of the above.
It is an integral part of the overall training plan.
The majority of conventions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main categories: Maritime Safety, Prevention of Marine pollution, Liability and compensation?
Maritime Safety, STCW, Maritime Security.
Safety, Terrorism, ILO.
There are no conventions that fall under IMO.
Maritime Safety, Prevention of Marine pollution, Liability and compensation.
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Strict and authoritative while giving orders.
Polite and diplomatic while talking to crew members.
Give authority to others.
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides.
Why is it important to have good relationship on-board a vessel?
It will prevent accidents from happening.
It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
It encourages crew to extend their contract.
Crew comes to know each other’s problems.
Why is it important to make weekly/routine rounds in the accommodation areas?
To search for any contraband goods hidden on board.
To ensure that cabins and common spaces are maintained in a clean, safe and hygienic condition.
It is a requirement as per flag state.
To check for alcohol in cabins.
All necessary information for the next port of call should be:
Procured during the voyage prior arrival at the next port.
Procured before departure from a port.
Procured on arrival at the next port.
An emergency situation on board must be reported to the company by:
The Telex to have a record.
The fastest means available.
The Sat-C.
If Master finds reason to doubt whether the agent is giving the vessel’s interest full and proper attention he should:
Report the matter to the harbour Master.
Investigate the matter carefully and report the findings to the company.
Report to the vessel P&I club.
Change the agent.
Prior to arrival at a US port from a foreign port, as per present regulation, the USCG requires:
72 hours notice of arrival.
96 hours notice of arrival.
48 hours notice of arrival.
24 hour notice of arrival.
Prior to ordering stores for any department:
Consult the ISSA catalogue to ascertain what stores are available for ordering.
The store inventory should be checked so that you order only the items required.
Consult the ISSA catalogue and order whatever is available but not on board.
Ask the departmental head for a list of store to be ordered.
Proper and accurate inventory of stores should be maintained in order to:
Order the required stores.
Control the ship’s budget.
Report to the office.
Show to the port authorities.
Representative of the port authorities should always receive the best possible treatment:
Because you always have some faults in arrival/departure documents.
For ship’s clearance to take place quickly and without complications.
Because the ship’s trading certificate are not normally in order.
Because you have undeclared dutiable items in excess of permitted on board.
The office phone, fax, telex and after office hours telephone numbers can be found in:
Vessel health, safety and environment manual.
Vessel operation manual.
The Ship’s emergency contingency manual.
Radio log book.
The responsible person for maintaining budget on board normally is:
Chief Engineer.
Master.
Chief Officer.
Chief Steward.
Where will you normally find the ship’s documents including Crew Passports and CDC on board a vessel?
Master’s cabin.
On the bridge.
Ship’s Office.
Telly clerk room.
Which of the following will be reported to a company on the emergency phone?
All arrival and departure time from port.
All cases concerning cargo shortages.
All accidents where crew are injured or killed.
All near misses.
Who is responsible for the safe keeping of the ship’s documents?
3rd Officer.
Master.
Chief Engineer.
Chief Officer.
The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to…
erase the entry and rewrite
draw one line through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction.
completely black out the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction.
draw several lines through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction.
An alien crewmember with a D-1 permit leaves the vessel in a foreign port and fails to return. The first report you make should be to the…
Customs Service.
Immigration Service.
Local police.
OCMI.
Which of the following is not a type of team?
Cross Functional.
Virtual.
Problem Solving.
Individual.
Identify 4 of the Five Steps in Team Formation and Development.
Storming, Warming, Norming and Performing.
Storming, Norming, Practicing and Adjourning.
Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing.
Starting, Norming, Performing and Adjourning.
Which of these is a disadvantage of teamwork?
More ideas may be generated.
More resources are available.
More time is taken to perform the tasks.
More networking opportunities.
Which of these is an advantage of teamwork?
Conflict may occur.
Compromises may not be best option.
Can provide Support.
Cost may be increased due to extra resources.
What individual or group behaviours might lead to an effective team?
Self Interest versus Group Interest.
Lack of boundaries.
Ill-defined roles.
Able to listen to feedback.
When observing how teams communicate what signs do we see when identifying effective team decision making?
Two people always seem to make the decisions.
Decision reached by voting or by consensus.
Silence implies acceptance.
The loudest member always decides.
To be an effective communicator in a team…
Never Praise your team mates.
Never Judge your team mates.
Never Listen by yourself.
Never Respond to your team mates.
The Roles and Responsibilities of a team includes:
Reinforcing Individualism.
Taking one’s time.
Quality Management.
Assimilating Diversity.
To help turn an individual into becoming a Team Player we would need to…
Check their Fair Work Act Award.
Train them in one task at a time.
Monitor their individual performance.
Reward and motivate them.
To help Create and Manage Diversity in a team you need to…
Actively stick to company procedures.
Actively discourage members to ask for help as it is a sign of weakness.
Actively take time out to include people in formal meetings & discussions.
Actively avoid introducing too many diverse ideas as it may create confusion.
If a person is always asking question and challenging concepts, what role can this person play on a team?
Generator.
Challenger.
Implementer.
Promoter.
Coordinator.
Observer.
What is the first step in setting up a good team at work?
Select team.
Set goals.
Setup a meeting schedule.
I don’t know.
Assign uniforms.
Choose office decorations.
Ability to understand one’s own and other’s emotions and the ability to use this information as a guide to thinking and behavior…
Team work.
Emotional intelligent.
Collaboration.
Skills.
Leadership ability.
Technical knowledge.
The office phone, fax, telex and after office hours telephone numbers can be found in:
The Ship’s emergency contingency manual.
Vessel health, safety and environment manual.
Radio log book.
Vessel operation manual.
Crew training manual.
Navigation chart folder.
Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:
It does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew.
It is an integral part of the overall training plan.
Each crew member is trained individually.
None of the above.
Training is only conducted during emergencies.
Only senior officers participate in training.
As a leader on board, the captain must have leadership and management skills because the captain is…
Position for life.
The highest position on the ship.
The highest position in the ship company.
The highest salary.
The most experienced crew member.
Responsible only for navigation.
The head of the engine room is the highest leader in the engine room, his job is to protect and be a leader who sets a good example for his subordinates. Therefore, what are the duties and responsibilities of the head of the engine room?
Asking for oil.
Carry out maintenance and care.
Collaborate with the captain.
Everything is correct.
Supervise crew discipline only.
Handle cargo operations.
To achieve the safety of the engine and ship to the destination is the goal of…
Responsibility.
Watchkeeping.
Leadership.
Work assignments.
Maintenance planning.
Crew training.
Master of every ship must provide:
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.
Proper rest to the crew after each training programme.
The training during crew’s working hours only.
Supervise only senior crew members.
Ensure training is voluntary.
To help turn an individual into becoming a Team Player we would need to…
Check their Fair Work Act Award.
Train them in one task at a time.
Monitor their individual performance.
Reward and motivate them.
Assign them leadership roles immediately.
Require them to work overtime.
Representative of the port authorities should always receive the best possible treatment:
Because you always have some faults in arrival/departure documents.
For ship’s clearance to take place quickly and without complications.
Because the ship’s trading certificates are not normally in order.
Because you have undeclared dutiable items in excess of permitted on board.
To receive preferential treatment at the port facilities.
To avoid inspections altogether.
David is a shy person and does not communicate well in a group. Should he continue his career goal of helping people as a social worker?
No, because group communication is essential for social workers and he is too shy.
Yes, because group communication skills can be developed through hard work and dedication.
Yes, because group communication is not needed for his field of interest.
I don’t know.
No, because social work requires extroversion.
Only if he works individually with clients.
Which of the following will be reported to a company on the emergency phone?
All arrival and departure time from port.
All accidents where crew are injured or killed.
All cases concerning cargo shortages.
All near misses.
All equipment maintenance logs.
Only minor injuries requiring first aid.
Which of these is a Disadvantage of Teamwork?
More ideas may be generated.
More resources are available.
More time is taken to perform the tasks.
More networking opportunities.
Increased individual accountability.
Less communication required.
Half an hour before the guard officer and the replacement oiler come down to the engine room, we all check the cold water temp, lubricating oil temp and pressure is the rule…
Guard duty requirements.
Handover take care.
Purpose of guard duty.
The responsibility of the caretaker.
Engine room checklist procedure.
Pre-shift inspection routine.
The responsibilities of a ship captain are as follows, except…
Responsible for shipping safety.
Responsible for the safety of the sailors.
Responsible for the cleanliness of the engine room.
Perfectly equip the ship.
Navigation and voyage planning.
Compliance with maritime regulations.
The various managerial skills are…
Conceptual, analytical, engineering skills.
Conceptual, human, technical skills.
Human, analytical, technical skills.
Analytical skills, concepts, techniques.
Leadership, communication, organizational skills.
Problem-solving, decision-making, planning skills.
Which of the following is the best method for communication team goals?
Post to handout on a bulletin board.
Discuss goals in a group meeting.
Discuss the goal in meeting with one team member at a time.
Send an email to all team members.
Include goals in the monthly newsletter.
The ability of the captain/senior officer to work together, understand the aspirations and motivate his subordinates to obtain optimal participation to achieve goals is called skill.
Draft.
Technique.
Human.
Analytical.
Leadership.
Communication.
What happens to a team without good leadership?
A team member would rise to be a leader.
Team conflicts may rise among members.
Team may become unproductive and dis-unified.
They would actually do the assignments as assigned.
Morale may decrease significantly.
Members may work independently without coordination.
The following are things that must be considered for machine guard duty in different conditions and areas, except…
The visible distance is the limit.
The waters near the beach.
Dense waters.
Determination of the number of hours of rest.
Type of cargo being carried.
Weather conditions.
The majority of conventions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main categories:
Maritime Safety, STCW, Maritime Security.
Safety, Terrorism, ILO.
Maritime Safety, Prevention of Marine pollution, Liability and compensation.
There are no conventions that fall under IMO.
Marine Safety, Environmental Protection, Crew Welfare.
Ports and Shipping Regulations, Safety, Pollution Control.
To be an effective communicator in a team…
Never Praise your team mates.
Never Judge your team mates.
Never Listen by yourself.
Never Respond to your team mates.
Always maintain eye contact.
Speak only when asked.
The determination of rest hours according to STCW 73/78 Amendment 95 is…
12 hours every 24 hours/84 hours per week.
9 hours every 24 hours/63 hours per week.
10 hours every 24 hours/70 hours per week.
11 hours every 24 hours/77 hours per week.
8 hours every 24 hours/56 hours per week.
13 hours every 24 hours/91 hours per week.
Achieving the safety of the machines so that the ship can operate smoothly and safely is the meaning of…
Definition of Watchkeeping.
The purpose of Watchkeeping.
The principle of Watchkeeping.
Watchkeeping requirements.
Safety and operational procedure.
Engine room management rule.
Personnel on duty to guard the machine must meet the requirements according to SOLAS 74, except…
Have adequate knowledge about the functions and workings of machinery.
Understand the correct working principle.
Have adequate knowledge and skills in handling emergencies.
Have a seafarer’s certificate.
Be physically fit for duty.
Be familiar with safety procedures.
The following things must be prepared by the head of the engine room in the voyage plan, except…
Preparation stage for all machines.
Route selection stage.
Departure time planning stage.
Watchkeeping preparation stage.
Fuel and lubrication planning stage.
Safety equipment readiness stage.
The duties and responsibilities of the watch officer when the ship is docked at the port or tied to a kepil buoy are…
Controlling the operation of loading and unloading equipment.
Read the load stowage plan that is loaded and unloaded.
Watching the tides of the harbor.
Scouting around in relation to stowage, ropes and safety equipment.
Maintaining communication with port authorities.
Inspecting mooring lines and fenders.
Duties and responsibilities of the duty officer when loading and unloading ships are…
Prevent water and air pollution.
Watching the tides of the harbor.
Controlling the use of fresh water and maintaining ship stability.
Controlling the operation of loading and unloading equipment.
Supervising crew rest periods.
Inspecting cargo holds for damage.
According to Siagian (1983: 9) there are three main reasons why the division of tasks must occur, except…
The workload that must be carried.
Diverse types of work.
Various specializations required.
Requirements for set rest time.
Organizational efficiency improvement.
Coordination among team members.
Creating a route map of the shipping route that will be carried out and setting the navigation direction is the task of…
Master.
Chief officer.
Second officer.
Third officer.
Deck cadet.
Pilot.
Regulating cargo, fresh water supply and as a regulator of navigation directions is the task of…
Master.
Chief officer.
Second officer.
Third officer.
Deck cadet.
Cargo supervisor.
The character of a true leader is…
Problem maker.
Easy going.
Visionary.
I don’t know.
Risk averse.
Indecisive.
Leadership is a very important type of entrepreneurship. There are five main approaches to leadership, including:
Approach to problems.
Productivity approach.
Approach to traits.
Destination approach.
Procedural approach.
Behavioral approach.
The type of leadership that allows employees to do as they please, with all the work and responsibilities carried out by subordinates while the leader is only a symbol, is the definition of which type?
Administrative type.
Populistic type.
Military type.
Democratic type.
Laissez faire type.
Transformational type.
There are three main variables involved in leadership, namely?
Task oriented, goal setting and motivating.
Oriented to subordinates, assign tasks, and achieve goals.
Motivating, humane, and influencing.
Involving other people, distribution of power, and being human.
Involvement of others, distribution of power, and cultivation of influence.
Communication, coordination, and delegation.
What is meant by task-oriented and goal-setting leader behavior?
Motivate and build human relationships.
Engaging others and distribution of power.
Humane influence.
Directing the subordinates.
Planning and achieving goals.
Monitoring and evaluating performance.
What is validation that a command was received and properly understood?
The best medium to send the message was used.
The received did not ask questions.
The sender was satisfied with command sent.
Feedback matched command sent.
Command was acknowledged verbally or in writing.
The command was executed correctly.
The executive leadership style has characteristics, among others….
Proficient in creating, developing and fostering cooperation.
Acts as a protector of organizational members.
In managing the organization and its members adhere to the rules.
Have actual attention in resolving conflicts between fellow members of the organization.
Demonstrates strategic vision in decision-making.
Encourages innovation and creativity.
What are three basic elements of effective communication?
Medium, feedback, and the tone.
Sender, noise, and receiver.
Sender, context, and receiver.
Sender, command, and receiver.
Feedback, channel, and clarity.
Encoding, decoding, and response.
Why is it important that your goals have deadlines?
You need details.
So you know what you are trying to accomplish.
So you can tell if you have accomplished it or not.
So you will actually work towards achieving it in a timely manner.
So you can avoid procrastination.
So progress can be tracked effectively.
The process of suggesting in the form of internalization is closely related to the application of power….
Rewards.
Coercion.
Reference.
Skill.
Legitimate authority.
Expert influence.
As a team leader, why should you avoid negative attitudes?
They can make the work day seem long.
They make you appear as an autocratic leader.
They keep you and team members from being friends.
They can be destructive and prevent the team from achieving goals.
They reduce team morale and motivation.
They create conflicts among team members.
The drill team commander tasks team members with duties that are ultimately his responsibility. He then verifies completion of those tasks prior to dismissing his team. What effective leadership skill is the drill team commander exhibiting?
Commanding.
Ordering.
Motivating.
Delegating.
Supervising.
Coordinating.
There are a number of qualities that a leader needs to possess, including:
Mental maturity, analytical, and autocratic.
Curious, strong memory, and populist.
Analytical, autocratic, and populistic.
Courage, integrative, and analytical.
Charismatic, rational and objective.
Creative, disciplined, and decisive.
