Welcome to the website where you can pass online the Seafarer Evaluation Training System (SETS) test on «Respond to Emergencies». Practice like this will help you as a marine specialist improve your knowledge with the help of online studying and appraisal practice. SETS based on practical information and marine specialists experience.
SETS tests developed for evaluating seaman basic knowledge by company “Naval Education Services” is an evaluating online-tool, used for revealing any professional preparation needed in specific fields of knowledge, defined by STCW Section A-V/1-2.
SETS tests have proven themselves as good tools for the selection and recruitment process, as well as advancing the level of knowledge of the current officers and crew.
Current test contains SETS questions in area «Respond to Emergencies». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.
«Respond to Emergencies» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. This test evaluates knowledge and skills in handling emergencies on various types of vessels. Participants will be assessed on their ability to follow emergency protocols, including firefighting, flooding control and abandon-ship procedures. Scenario-based questions will test decision-making under pressure, such as responding to collisions, groundings or man-overboard situations. A section focuses on the use of life-saving appliances (LSAs) and firefighting equipment in compliance with SOLAS regulations. Practical simulations may include launching lifeboats, deploying rafts, or conducting emergency drills with crew coordination. Knowledge of distress signals, GMDSS operations and emergency communication methods will also be examined. The test emphasizes quick assessment of risks, leadership during crises and adherence to international maritime safety standards. Successful completion certifies competency in emergency response for work on cargo ships, tankers, passenger vessels and offshore units.
On this site SETS on the subject «Respond to Emergencies» contains 56 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.
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When will the low air alarm sound on a self-contained breathing apparatus?
Alarm will sound when 20-25 % of cylinder air remains.
Alarm will sound when 50 % of cylinder air remains.
Alarm will sound when 10 % of cylinder air remains.
What is the most likely scenario, when passengers are carried, if there is a ship emergency at sea?
Passengers are left unattended in their cabins.
All crew members and passengers have reported to their respective muster stations.
Crew members are evacuating without accounting for passengers.
In the case of permanent loss of power, what type of radio message would you send?
Urgency.
Distress.
All of the other options.
Securite.
Referring to SAR operations, what does the term «MEDEVAC» mean?
Medical Evacuation.
Medical Examination.
Medical Equipment Delivery.
In the event of a fire, what would be your first action?
Attempt to fight the fire independently.
Get help from nearby and proceed to fight the fire.
Seal off the area before calling for help.
Raise the alarm before carrying out subsequent actions.
Where on board is the muster list posted?
The muster list should be displayed at the boarding gangway.
The muster list must be given to you immediately after joining your ship.
The muster list must be displayed in your cabin, and you must sign it to show you have understood the instructions on it.
Muster lists must be put up in prominent places throughout the ship, including the navigation bridge, engine room and crew accommodation spaces.
A crew member is lost overboard in fog. What is the most suitable method of returning the ship to a reciprocal course on its original track?
Carry out a Williamson Turn.
Execute a 360-degree turn.
Perform a hard turn to port.
How often should emergency steering drills be carried out?
At least every 6 months.
At least every 12 months.
At least every 9 months.
At least every 3 months.
The crew and passengers have abandoned ship in a number of boats and liferafts. Which is the best strategy?
Boats and liferafts must be connected together.
Each boat should drift separately.
Attempt to reach land as quickly as possible.
When an emergency is clearly over, how should a Mayday message be cancelled?
By broadcasting to those involved.
By broadcasting to the nearest coast station.
There is no need to take any action.
By broadcasting to all stations.
To which one of these actions would you give priority if you have a main engine failure?
Inform agents that the vessel will possibly be delayed.
Prepare for anchoring if in shallow waters.
Inform head office.
Inform charterers.
After a collision on the high seas, the Master has several legal duties? Which answer is not compulsory?
To inform the other ship of the name of the ship’s agents at the next port of call.
To provide assistance to the other vessel if required.
To report the incident to the relevant authorities.
To exchange details of the vessels involved.
Your ship is taking in water rapidly and it is decided to beach her. In ideal circumstances, what tidal conditions should there be?
Low Tide.
High Tide.
Spring Tide.
Neap Tide.
Your propeller has dropped off in a storm two miles off Cap Finisterre with an onshore wind. What radio priority would be chosen?
Safety.
Distress.
Routine.
Urgency.
What would be the best fire extinguishing agent in a cargo hold loaded with bales of cloth or cotton?
Water.
Foam.
CO2.
Dry powder.
Which of these would be the correct order to fight a fire?
Find, restrict, inform, extinguish.
Find, restrict, extinguish, inform.
Find, inform, restrict, extinguish.
Find, extinguish, inform, restrict.
If your ship is in collision and the ships are locked together, which of the following should NOT ALWAYS be done?
Go astern to release the ship.
Increase speed to break free.
Call for assistance.
Drop anchor to stabilize the ship.
You are on watch on the bridge, and you observe a red distress rocket. What is the first thing that you should do?
Sound the general alarm.
Take a bearing to the rocket and call the captain.
Change course to investigate the area.
Inform the crew to prepare for rescue operations.
What would you do if you see a man fall into a cargo hold?
Get a stretcher and rope.
Raise the alarm.
Go to the man and try to assist as much as possible.
Get the first aid kit.
A person wearing a lifejacket is being recovered from the water, having fallen overboard. From the following, which would be the best action to take?
Launch a rescue boat.
All options.
Throw a rope with a bowline loop, or a lifebuoy.
What type of radio messages contain important navigational or meteorological warnings?
Urgency.
All of the other options.
Safety.
Distress.
Reffering to SAR operations, OSC is the abbreviation for the …
On-scene Coordinator.
Operational Support Center.
Offshore Safety Command.
Onshore Support Coordinator.
In the event of fire on board, what do you think is the primary consideration of the master?
To save the ship.
The safety of the crew.
To follow instructions as given in the emergency response manual.
To liaise with the head office and shore authorities.
What is an EPIRB?
An emergency receiving beacon.
An electronic emergency position-indicating radio beacon.
A smoke generator used to indicate the position of a ship or boat in distress.
An electronic positioning instrument and receiving device.
What is the first sign and symptom of a heart attack?
Skin may be red and loss of movements in the right arm may occur.
Strong and painful pulse.
Sudden crushing, vice-like pain in the centre of the chest.
Frothing at the mouth.
What do the letters GMDSS refer to?
Global Maritime Distress Safety System.
General Marine Distress Signal System.
Global Marine Distress Safety Service.
General Maritime Distress Safety System.
In the event of a man overboard, what flag would you hoist?
Bravo.
Oscar.
Charlie.
Alpha.
Which of these are distress signals?
A gun or explosive signal fired at intervals of about one minute.
All of the other options.
Flames on a vessel.
A continuous sounding with any fog signaling apparatus.
What instruction would you give to crew members who have to jump into the sea from a sinking ship?
Feet straight, hands crosswise on a breast, head straight, eyes on horizon.
Tuck your knees to your chest and roll into the water.
Jump in feet first with arms at your sides.
Dive in headfirst to minimize impact.
How is a SART activated?
It has to be thrown into the sea where it will self-activate.
It will be activated by the nearest coast station.
It has to be switched on by the Master when the order to abandon ship is given.
It is carried into the survival craft and switched on by the occupants.
What do the words «spontaneously combustible» mean?
The substance can catch fire by itself without an external source of heat or ignition.
When the substance burns it becomes very hot.
The substance is very difficult to set alight, even when it is very hot.
When this substance burns it burns completely and does not leave any residue or ash.
The temperature at which a material starts to produce enough flammable vapour for ignition if exposed to an ignition source is called ….
The ignition temperature.
The melting point.
The flashpoint.
The auto-ignition temperature.
In a galley fire, which of the following actions should be taken first?
Rise the alarm.
Attempt to extinguish the fire.
Evacuate the area.
Close all doors and hatches to contain the fire.
Your ship is taking in water rapidly and it is decided to beach her. In ideal circumstances, what ground surface conditions should there be?
Gravel.
Sand.
Rock.
Mud.
You are rescuing survivors from an abandoned ship who are in the sea. If the weather permits, the best method of getting them on board is …
Rescue boat.
Lifebuoy.
Throwing a rope.
Using a helicopter.
At what intervals should an EPIRB be tested, inspected and, if necessary have the source of energy replaced?
At intervals not exceeding three months.
At intervals not exceeding six months.
At intervals not exceeding twelve months.
At the weekly mustering and boat drills.
When acting as a watcher or lookout at a cargo hold and men below show signs of distress, what must you do?
Don a BA set and enter the space.
Lower additional breathing equipment.
Raise the alarm immediately.
Try to rescue them yourself.
RCC is the recognised abbreviation for a ….
Rescue coordination centre.
Radio communication center.
Rescue command center.
Regional control center.
What is the top priority before the fixed gas extinguishing system is used on a fire in the engine room?
Close all openings.
Stop all fans and engines.
Make sure that the compartment has been evacuated.
Close down boilers.
What type of extinguishing agent would you use if you have an electrical fire?
Foam.
Soda acid.
Steam.
CO2.
What type of radio message would you transmit if your ship has a collision and there is grave and imminent danger?
Urgency message.
Safety message.
Distress relay.
Distress alert and message.
Your vessel is not under command, and you wish to warn other vessels about this. What radio priority would be chosen?
Distress.
Safety.
Routine.
Urgency.
In which of these cases a Distress message most probably will be transmitted?
Steering failure.
Main engine failure.
Electrical failure.
Flooding.
When should crew abandon the ship?
On hearing the general emergency alarm signal.
When one feels there is a threat to the ship.
On orders from the owners.
On verbal orders from the master.
What does SART stand for?
Search And Rescue Radar Transponder.
Search And Rescue Tracking Device.
Search And Rescue Transponder.
Search And Rescue Radio Transmitter.
Before crew members are allowed to work in an enclosed space, what tests should be made on the atmosphere?
0 % Toxic gases.
21 % oxygen, 0 % Toxic gases.
20 % oxygen, 1 % Toxic gases.
19 % oxygen, 0 % Toxic gases.
What is meant by the term «self ignition temperature»?
The lowest temperature where enough vapours are given off that they will ignite and keep burning if an external ignition source is applied.
The lowest temperature where the vapours given off will automatically ignite without the presence of an external ignition source.
The lowest temperature that a liquid will start giving off vapours.
The lowest temperature where enough vapours are given off that they will ignite and then go out if an external ignition source is applied.
What can be done when a vessel experiences synchronous rolling during rough weather?
Maintain course and speed.
Alter speed.
Lower the GM of the vessel.
Alter course.
What action should be taken immediately after a fire has been extinguished?
Report the incident to the vessel operator and flag state authorities.
Write a non-conformance report in compliance with chapter 9 of the International Safety Management Code.
Hold a de-briefing of the incident with all officers and fire fighters present.
Establish a continuous watch at the fire area against re-ignition and remove any smouldering material.
Who controls the actions of passengers in a ship emergency?
Chief Officer.
Captain.
Safety Officer.
Crew members.
A shipmate touches some live electrical wires and collapses unconscious. What’s the first thing you should do?
Immediately check for signs of breathing and a pulse.
Dampen the victim with a wet towel.
Put rubber soled shoes on your feet.
Find and isolate the source of the electricity.
How often should emergency drills and trainings be planned and held on board?
Every 1 months.
Every 3 months.
Every 6 months.
Every year.
When the alarm signal is made, what should crew members do?
Telephone the bridge for advice.
Put on warm clothes and your lifejacket.
Ignore the signal unless you have been told there will be a drill.
Report to your muster station.
If you have a main engine failure, what shapes would you exhibit?
A cylinder.
Ball-diamond-ball.
Single diamond.
Two black balls in a vertical line.
Your ship is in heavy weather and you have to abandon ship. If oil is to be used to provide calmer water for launching survival craft, which is the best?
Marine diesel oil.
Heavy fuel oil.
Lubricating oil.
Fish, vegetable or animal oil.
If you were at the entrance to an enclosed space and you lost communication with a crewmember inside, what should you do?
Wait for a few minutes in case the crewmember is busy.
Put on a BA set and enter the enclosed space.
Holding your breath, enter the enclosed space to see if you can spot the crewman.
Raise the alarm with the bridge or other officers in the area.
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