1. Commercial Vessel Practice Test B
A pass is required in each section as below
Vessel
Management
100% to pass
Pilotage
The Collision Regulations
Identification & signalling
Watchkeeping principles
IALA Buoyage System A
Part A
General
Part C
Lights & dayshapes
Risk Management
Navigational warnings
Part B Sect 1-2
In any visibility, In sight.
Part D
Sound & light signals
Environmental precautions
Port regulations
Part B Sect 3
In restricted visibility
Annex IV
Distress signalling
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2. SOLAS is the first concern of all mariners, being:
Section 1. Question 1
SOLAS is the first concern of all mariners, being:
Safety Of Life At Sea.
Securing Our Land And Sovereignty.
Serving Officers Like A Slave
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3. Section 1. Question 2 The Rules apply to: Commercial vessels only.
All vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected.
Power vessels only.
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4. Section 1. Question 3 The SMS procedures manual must be available at:
At all relevant work stations.
In the company office.
In the wheelhouse and engine room.
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5. A lookout shall be kept:
Section 1. Question 4
A lookout shall be kept:
By all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances.
By radar watch.
By radio watch.
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6. Section 1. Question 5
If your vessel recovers only slowly from a heel on turns to starboard, you should:
Speed up or turn starboard.
Ignore this transverse thrust effect caused by a right hand prop.
Check your loading condition and transverse stability.
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7. For environmental reasons, where should you avoid anchoring your boat?
Section 1. Question 6
For environmental reasons, where should you avoid anchoring your boat?
On sand.
On reefs.
In mud.
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8. Section 1. Question 7
Lifejackets must be worn on domestic commercial passenger vessels when:
In conditions of heightened risk.
At all times.
At sea.
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9. A way to minimise the impact of pollution on the environment is by:
Section 1. Question 8
A way to minimise the impact of pollution on the environment is by:
Storing pollutants and garbage for disposal ashore on return.
Diluting bilge water with detergent before pumping overboard.
Weighting garbage to ensure that it sinks.
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10. The blood alcohol limit for a commercial vessel operator is ?
Section 1. Question 9
The blood alcohol limit for a commercial vessel operator is ?
0.05
Nil
0.02
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11. To minimize the chance of a fire during refuelling?
Section 1. Question 10
To minimize the chance of a fire during refuelling?
Extinguishers must be stowed below decks.
Electrical earths must be connected.
Fire detectors must be activated.
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13. You have passed Section 1.
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14. Section 2.
10 correct answers to 10 questions are required to pass this Section
Pilotage
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IALA Buoyage System A
Navigational warnings
Port regulations
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15. The arrow shows the safe side to pass the green buoy (IALA System A):
Section 2. Question 1
The arrow shows the safe side to pass the green buoy (IALA System A):
HARBOUR
True
False
SEA
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16. The arrow shows the safe side to pass the cardinal marker:
Section 2. Question 2
The arrow shows the safe side to pass the cardinal marker:
NORTH
SOUTH
EAST
WEST
True
False
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17. The vessel is in the safe water:
Section 2. Question 3
The vessel is in the safe water:
NORTH
SOUTH
EAST
WEST
True
False
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18. The vessel is in the safe water:
Section 2. Question 4
The vessel is in the safe water:
NORTH
SOUTH
EAST
WEST
True
False
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19. The arrow shows the safe side to pass the buoy (IALA System A):
Section 2. Question 5
The arrow shows the safe side to pass the buoy (IALA System A):
True
SEA
False
HARBOUR
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20. The arrow shows the safe side to pass:
Section 2. Question 6
The arrow shows the safe side to pass:
NORTH
SOUTH
EAST
WEST
True
False
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21. The arrow shows the preferred channel to the harbour. (IALA System A):
Section 2. Question 7
The arrow shows the preferred channel to the harbour. (IALA System A):
True
HARBOUR
False
SEA
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22. away from a person in the water?
Section 2. Question 8
When driving at over 10 knots in NSW, what is the minimum distance to stay
away from a person in the water?
200 metres.
30 metres.
60 metres.
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23. Information about Pilotage requirements is best accessed from:
Section 2. Question 9
Information about Pilotage requirements is best accessed from:
The port authority, its legislation or official sailing directions.
Local knowledge from persons on the wharf.
The official tourist information bureau.
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24. Section 2. Question 10
In tidal situations when meeting at a restricted channel, which vessel is best
able to give way ?
The vessel stemming the current.
The vessel navigating with the current.
The smaller most current affected vessel.
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27. The Collision Regulations
Section 3.
10 correct answers to 10 questions are required to pass this Section
The Collision Regulations
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Part A
General
Part B Sect 1-2
In any visibility.
In sight.
Part B Sect 3
In restricted visibility
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28. Section 3. Question 1
Who gives way in the blue and the yellow power vessel crossing situation?
The yellow vessel.
The blue vessel.
The faster vessel.
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29. Complying with the rules is the responsibility of:
Section 3. Question 2
Complying with the rules is the responsibility of:
Company’s legal officer.
The owner, master or crew.
Those persons who are in charge.
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30. A vessel restricted in its ability to manoeuvre is :
Section 3. Question 3
A vessel restricted in its ability to manoeuvre is :
A vessel which from the nature of her work is unable to manoeuvre as required.
A vessel whose draught in relation to the available navigable water
severely restricts in her ability to deviate from her course.
A vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to manoeuvre as required.
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31. A power driven vessel means:
Section 3. Question 4
A power driven vessel means:
Vessels fitted with engines.
Any vessel propelled by machinery.
All vessels except yachts.
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32. Section 3. Question 5
In determining a safe speed the following factors shall be among those taken
into account :
The length of the voyage.
The power of the auxiliary machinery.
At night the presence of background light.
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33. Any action to avoid collision shall :
Section 3. Question 6
Any action to avoid collision shall :
Be an alteration of speed alone to avoid a close quarters situation.
Be a succession of small alterations of course and/or speed.
Be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship.
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34. When crossing a traffic separation zone a vessel shall:
Section 3. Question 7
When crossing a traffic separation zone a vessel shall:
As nearly as practicable cross at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow.
As nearly as practicable cross at the smallest angle to the general direction of traffic flow.
Not cross a traffic separation zone as it is not permitted.
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35. To indicate that you are turning to starboard you :
Section 3. Question 8
To indicate that you are turning to starboard you :
Sound one prolonged blast.
Sound one short blast.
Sound two short blasts.
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36. Section 3. Question 9
When a sailing vessel and a power vessel meet in a crossing situation::
The sailing vessel gives way.
The power vessel gives way.
The vessel to port gives way.
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37. Section 3. Question 10
Rule 19, Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility, applies:
When navigating only from dusk to dawn.
When navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility.
When navigating in an area of restricted visibility.
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40. Identification & signalling
Section 4.
10 correct answers to 10 questions are required to pass this Section
Identification & signalling
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Part C
Lights & dayshapes
Part D
Sound & light signals
Annex IV
Distress signalling
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41. Section 4. Question 1 The vessel is in: Distress. Propulsion mode.
A Race.
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42. The vessel shown displays the shapes for a vessel:
Section 4. Question 2
The vessel shown displays the shapes for a vessel:
Not under command.
Fishing.
Anchored
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43. The vessel shown displays the lights for a vessel:
Section 4. Question 3
The vessel shown displays the lights for a vessel:
Restricted in ability to manoeuvre. x
Not under command.
Indicating a blocked channel.
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44. The vessel shown displays the lights for:
Section 4. Question 4
The vessel shown displays the lights for:
Nets are fast.
Hauling nets.
Shooting nets.
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45. The vessel shown displays the lights for a vessel:
Section 4. Question 5
The vessel shown displays the lights for a vessel:
Fishing.
Not under command.
On pilotage duty.
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46. The vessel shown displays the lights for a:
Section 4. Question 6
The vessel shown displays the lights for a:
Trawling.
Dredging.
Fishing.
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47. The vessel shown displays the lights for a vessel:
Section 4. Question 7
The vessel shown displays the lights for a vessel:
Not under way.
Towing.
Aground.
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48. The sound signal while in sight means that the vessel is:
Section 4. Question 8
The sound signal while in sight means that the vessel is:
●●●
Operating astern propulsion.
Three short blasts
Turning to starboard.
Turning to port.
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49. The sound signal while in sight means that the vessel is:
Section 4. Question 9
The sound signal while in sight means that the vessel is: ●
Overtaking on the starboard side.
Two prolonged, one short
Overtaking on the port side.
Agrees to be overtaken.
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50. One prolonged, two short
Section 4. Question 10
The sound signal while in restricted visibility means that the vessel is:
Warning of position.
One prolonged, two short
Underway making way.
A lame duck.
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