AB Safety Procedures & Emergency Response 2

Question 1

When a vessel sounds one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts, what does this signal indicate?

Accepted Answer

A vessel engaged in towing

Answer

One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts is the fog signal for a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel.

Question 2

Which type of immersion suit must be donned within how many seconds according to SOLAS requirements?

Accepted Answer

60 seconds

Answer

SOLAS requires that an immersion suit must be capable of being donned in not more than 2 minutes (some older standards reference 60 seconds for certain suits).

Question 3

What is the correct sequence when using a portable fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

The PASS technique stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

Question 4

A crew member discovers a fire in the engine room. What is the FIRST action they should take?

Accepted Answer

Sound the alarm and notify the bridge

Answer

The first priority upon discovering any fire is to sound the alarm and notify the bridge so the crew can be mustered and emergency response can begin.

Question 5

What does the term 'dead ship condition' mean in emergency procedures?

Accepted Answer

A vessel with no operational propulsion, steering, or auxiliary systems

Answer

A dead ship condition refers to a vessel where the main propulsion, steering machinery, and essential auxiliaries are all inoperable.

(AB) Able Seaman Exam Practice Test

(AB) Able Seaman Exam Practice Test

AB Safety Procedures & Emergency Response 2