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Cess 5.0 Questions

This document provides a summary of incorrect answers selected by a candidate on an STCW certification exam. It lists 20 questions from the exam, showing the question asked, the incorrect answer selected by the candidate (scored 0), and the correct answer. The summary indicates the candidate's responses were mostly "Don't know" and reveals gaps in their knowledge across several topics covered in the exam.

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3K views14 pages

Cess 5.0 Questions

This document provides a summary of incorrect answers selected by a candidate on an STCW certification exam. It lists 20 questions from the exam, showing the question asked, the incorrect answer selected by the candidate (scored 0), and the correct answer. The summary indicates the candidate's responses were mostly "Don't know" and reveals gaps in their knowledge across several topics covered in the exam.

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Wrong answer summary

Installation: Odessa Office CES version: CES 6.0.2


Name: Sergei Zotov Test date: 09.02.2020
User ID: Test type: STCW
Time used: 0
Nationality: Russian Federation (the) Department: Deck
Academy: Level: Operational
Batch: Vessel type: Oil Tanker
Show only wrong answers with negative score: No
Questions not answered, not listed below: 0

Question asked (ITvD#eUc):


What type of construction material should be avoided regarding fire protection purposes?
(SOLAS II-2/2.2.3)
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
All combustible materials

Question asked (65pDWyy#):


How is loss of electric power or other fault conditions of fire-detection and fire-alarm
systems to be indicated? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.2)
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
By audible and visual signals at the control panel

Question asked (a#E$SkGJ):


What is the correct understanding of the term "Block Coefficient" as applied to a ship?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The comparison of the underwater shape of the ship, to a rectangular block of the same
extreme dimensions.

Question asked (69P49H$z):


The vessel is sailing with Master and Pilot on the bridge. What are the duties of the
Officer of the Watch?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Assist the Master and Pilot as well as carrying out normal watch keeping duties

Question asked ($io#iBOp):


Ideally, how should an anchor be secured for a long sea passage?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
The anchor to be pulled all the way into the hawse-pipe and secured by the windlass
brake, the chain stopper and lashings

Question asked (QHkJJBRX):


Your vessel is towing an unmanned barge and restricted in its ability to manoeuvre. The
total length of the tow is 800 metres. What daylight signals are required by the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen shall be displayed on the tug and the tow.
Three shapes shall also be displayed in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls
and the middle one a diamond

Question asked (9QsuINVD):


If a vessel is in very shallow water, using the rudder, is more or less space required to
turn it compared to being in deep water?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Need more space than deep water

Question asked (RNEkHqCc):


A partially loaded ship is steaming slowly ahead in shallow, confined waters as illustrated
in the diagram. Which of the suggested answers are the most critical external influences
experienced by the vessel?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
All of the suggested answers are critical

Question asked (VVgKf6HU):


Which of the following answers correctly specify the following most common rudders? a)
UNBALANCED, b) BALANCED, c) SEMI-BALANCED and d) UNDERHUNG
BALANCED. i.e. The number in the picture is
related to the letter adjacent to the name of the rudder.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
1 = a, 2 = b, 3 = c and 4 = d

Question asked (1TUcWXs1):


To stop a mooring line paying out, it is possible to set the motor to 'heave' as well as
having the winch brake fully on. Is this a good idea or can it cause problems?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
All the listed alternatives

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Question asked (hIGxZV$q):


As per SOLAS the Inert Gas System of an oil tanker must deliver the inert gas with a
maximum level of oxygen of:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Not more than 5% by volume.

Question asked (ZSuUAXIf):


What will you serve seafarers who has been exposed to cold?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Warm nutritious drinks.

Question asked ($HGCyYgU):


The approximate Lower Flammable Limit of Crude Oil when measured as a percentage
volume in air is:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
2.2%

Question asked (CDU#5uEZ):


Under GMDSS which VHF channel is used for Digital Selective Calling (DSC)?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Ch.70

Question asked (CBCrmfWM):


What does this signal flag indicate when seen on a vessel in a port approach?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
I am in distress and require immediate assistance

Question asked (kEvHb##X):


In context of cargo oil depth and ullage measurements, the abbreviation UTI stands for:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Ullage Temperature Interface.

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Question asked (Gs8yu#IG):


If the oxygen level in the cargo tanks during Crude Oil Washing rises beyond 8%, as an
OOW you should:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Stop the washing operation and resume only after a level of less than 8% by volume has
again been achieved.

Question asked (0#aaurE0):


Which of the following figures drawn on the plane of the Meridian is correct for an
observer in Latitude 30°00' North; when observing the sun on the meridian, if the sun's
Declination is 15°00' South?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Figure 4 is correct

Question asked (m7ldvUaj):


Shipboard Emergency Drills must be carried out at least (OPA-90):
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Once a month

Question asked (rSQ#Ze61):


Where on board can you find the different types of protection equipment, the placement,
how much equipment etc?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The ship’s safety plan.

Question asked (6AehrBK3):


On a traditional crude oil carrier, it is possible to arrange the valves in the bottom of a
pumproom so that cargo flows from one bottom line to another. When more than one
grade of cargo is carried, what is the operational safeguard requirement regarding these
valves?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
That there is two valve segregation.

Question asked (Bq6qeeiN):


The primary purpose of the water seal within an inert gas system is:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
To prevent the passage of petroleum gases back to the machinery spaces.

Question asked (H0Ypkn2w):


The small amounts of cargo found in the cargo tanks before loading is referred to as
OBQ, which means:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
OBQ (On Board Quantity).

Question asked (FNQlum1h):


In oil cargo calculations, ASTM table 53A/B is used for:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Finding the density of oil at 15°C from the given density at observed temperature.

Question asked (YY2A0Lxj):


What is the correct understanding of the term "Bending moments" when applied to ships?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The longitudinal Bending Moment at any section within the ship is the total moments
tending to alter the longitudinal shape of the ship

Question asked (GB64iya4):


Is there any special area under MARPOL where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or
oil residues?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
There are special areas where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or oil residues

Question asked (G$RdA3k1):


For allowing crew entry after completion of cargo tank washing, the oxygen and
hydrocarbon content inside the tank space should be:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
21% oxygen by volume and less than 1% LFL hydrocarbon vapour concentration.

Question asked (7NnVqJTL):


What is "LENGTH OVERALL", in the figure?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Length overall is indicated by B, in the figure

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Question asked (uvowPXDR):


If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart
stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in
conjunction with M-T-M. When performing ECC, where do you place your hand on the
casualty's body?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Place the heel of one hand, two finger breadths above the bottom of breastbone. Cover
the hand with the heel of the other hand.

Question asked (d1LdV3Sm):


The type-indication of the radio set is mentioned in:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The safety certificate

Question asked (gxE1WBrE):


The prescribed test of EPIRB, SART and portable VHF radio set must be entered in:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Ship's radio log

Question asked (U8REEcvi):


The word NAVTEX is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
November, Alfa, Victor, Tango, Echo, X-ray

Question asked (xX1A7X#B):


To get priority with radio-communication, one must notify the coast-station that the call is:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
An urgent call

Question asked (VcYYSi0J):


The receiver of the Inmarsat-C installation, if the log-in procedure has been carried out, is
turned on:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
NCS common channel

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Question asked (bTqANIqv):


With an Inmarsat-C terminal the option ‘PSTN’ for addressing is available. This option:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Is to deliver a message by telephone via a modem on the computer of the suscriber

Question asked (L630DVih):


You receive via the 8 MHz a DSC distress alert. The received DSC message is however
distorted. The MMSI as well as the position are illegible. After listening at the 8 MHz
telephone distress frequency, nothing is heard. This is because:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Telephone signals in the same frequency band are generally weaker than DSC signals

Question asked (jZ7VIdEZ):


A DSC-message of the “safety” category is received from another vessel on VHF
channel 70. Conforming to the GMDSS rules, for the continuation of the safety traffic, you
must change to VHF-channel:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
16

Question asked (PJiIjfll):


If one requires medical advice by means of an Inmarsat-C terminal one should use the
following address:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
32

Question asked (sptGowyW):


The recommended connection between antenna and VHF is:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Coaxial cable

Question asked (kslbCuV5):


Testing a SART is permitted:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
At sea, outside territorial waters, and in port or harbour

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Question asked ($ID#vGX8):


The emergency battery of a GMDDS portophone:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded

Question asked (eOL8ZB4z):


When should operational checks on navigation equipment be done?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
When preparing for sea and at regular intervals during the watch

Question asked (H5L6e0kd):


What are the limits of a passage or voyage plan?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
From berth to berth

Question asked (0eHq4qU1):


You have received the nine digit MMSI of a ship on your DSC equipment. In which
publication will you find the name of the ship?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The ITU List of Callsigns and Numerical Identities of Stations used by the Maritime Mobile
and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services

Question asked (D8UtIQ3S):


What must be the first concern of the fire fighting team leader?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Life saving

Question asked (jdgRMe98):


*Which among the following list is required for lifeboat equipment according to present
regulations?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Be secured in a manner as not to interfere with abandonment procedures

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Question asked (4ZqaptO3):


Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
muster station

Question asked (bIBUoURG):


A lifejacket or immersion suit light has a luminous intensity of, and is capable of working
at minimum for a period of:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
0,75 candelas (about 0,6 mile range at normal meteorological sight), 8 hours

Question asked (GS0b#4H$):


The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer

Question asked (kJsp10xI):


Buoyant smoke signals shall be so designed as to burn or emit smoke:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 10 seconds under 100 mm of
water when underwater

Question asked (kv62VgRp):


If a DSC distress alert is received on board your ship, what is the first action that should
be taken?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Listen for a distress message on the appropriate radio frequency for five minutes

Question asked (SlVqzeik):


What signal, if any, is specified in SOLAS as the "Abandon ship" signal ?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
the "Abandon ship" signal is not specified, only the general emergency alarm signal is
stated

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Question asked (liG$5Vgb):


What does ISM stand for?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution
Prevention

Question asked (t6Fo6#Pq):


What do you understand by the term “Risk Assessment”, and how would this be carried
out on board?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Identify the hazards, quantify the risks, put control measures in place, monitor the work
activity and review

Question asked (1KiM0DRV):


What kind of safety equipment should be in place in connection with a grinding wheel?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Goggles and shield.

Question asked (gVh3P9EF):


A ship in distress should transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distress call
and message on one or all of the international distress frequencies. Which of frequencies
is in accordance with the present recommendations?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
500 kHz, 2182 kHz and 156.8 MHz

Question asked (Q8n2ZBuY):


"During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow?"
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Do not touch any suspicious packages

Question asked (mmOuhwWa):


Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a bomb search?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
"Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick
tock of a clock mechanism."

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Question asked (YqWNJGED):


The chemical group that Hydrocarbons belong to is:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Organic substances.

Question asked (SOIn0$$4):


The ‘buckling’ of strength members of an oil tanker results due to high:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Compressive forces

Question asked (c46vl8Oo):


What are the two parts of the magnetic compass error?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Variation and Deviation

Question asked (9jDKBE4W):


Which part of the magnetic compass error changes with a change in the course steered?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Deviation

Question asked (SF8rWeXF):


What is the weather associated with being in the centre of an Anticyclone (a region of
High Pressure)?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Light winds and fair weather, sometimes fog.

Question asked (8kC6raHA):


What is understood by the term "Dew point" of the air?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The temperature at which water vapour in the air forms into water droplets

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Question asked (I#bSEVai):


What actions should be taken by the Officer of the Watch if the ship's steering system
totally fails?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
All of the suggested answers

Question asked (evJAqI#Z):


When using an echo sounder in fresh water, the sounding indicated has a small error,
what is the cause of this?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The density of the water

Question asked (In0xuur5):


What can be done to minimize the reduction of GM due to free surface?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Reduce the number of slack tanks.

Question asked (66lF8e7z):


Your vessel is approaching a port in restricted visibility and you hear this signal. What
kind of vessel is it and what is it doing?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties and it is making way through the water

Question asked (EWoyOCYl):


The inspection and measurements at the end of a bulk carrier's loading operation, that
determine the weight of cargo lifted based on the observed draughts, any list, hog or sag,
the dock water density and the calculation of ballast and consumables on the vessel, is
referred to as the:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Draught Survey.

Question asked (MZQXG1rC):


The term ‘consignee’ is referred to as:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Any person, organization or government entitled to take delivery of a consignment.

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Question asked (xV$k4IaW):


You are approaching the port entrance. What do these lights mean?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
A vessel may proceed only when it has received specific orders to do so

Question asked (bHrtP$YM):


How would pirates attacking a ship be communicated to another ship?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
"My ship is under attack by pirates"

Question asked (lkpnQle5):


How would you report containers with dangerous goods lost overboard?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
"My vessel has lost containers with dangerous goods of IMDG Class….in position…."

Question asked (nzxtMMOv):


What is the maximum length of a fire zone on any deck?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
40 meters

Question asked (DACbbReR):


On oil tankers, Cargo tanks can be isolated from machinery spaces by:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
All the answers are good

Question asked (Mh1WrQLt):


When is it good practice to check the pressure-vacuum valves?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Prior to cargo transfer

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Question asked (7cj1I0rB):


With reference to oil tanker equipment, the abbreviation VECS stands for:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Vapour Emission Control System.

Question asked (6xx8Van1):


H2S is a chemical abbreviation for:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Hydrogen Sulphide.

Question asked (IM7woE6i):


What does the acronym HDOP stand for when seen on an ECDIS or navigational receiver?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Horizontal dilution of precision

Question asked (kps8W707):


When passage planning, what is the correct scale to see the associated ENC chart detail loaded on an ECDIS?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
At the same scale, or very close to the compilation scale of the ENC chart

Question asked (YEVX2EcU):


Which statement best describes what happens to the vessel symbol on an ECDIS set in North-up, true motion mode?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
‘Vessel symbol moves across the screen'

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