SELF ASSESSMENT 1.2.

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Instruction: Select the letter of the best answer and compare you answer to the key provided. 1. When should be a proper look-out be maintain? a. At all times b. During restricted visibility c. Master is on the bridge d. When the pilot is on board ANS: A 2. Which of the following statement in the content of Rule 5? a. Look-out using eyes, ears and all available means appropriate b. Calling Master if look-out situation are clear c. Additional look-out needed in clear weather d. Look-out on the roadstead and harbor ANS: A 3. Which of the following is particular duty or duties of Officer of the Watch (OOW) maintaining the look-out? a. Observe all vessels b. Ascertain risk of collision c. Keep an eye on his own ship d. All of the choice are correct ANS: D 4. Which of the following are to be reported by the of look-out man? a. All of the choice are correct b. Approaching vessel c. Floating object d. Any light ANS: A

5. When shall a proper lookout be kept? a. In or near an area of restricted visibility. b. From sunset to sunrise c. During heavy traffic d. At all times ANS: D 6. What factors must be taken into account when determining safe speed? a. Maneuverability of the vessel b. Experience of the engineer c. Construction of the vessel d. All of the above

ANS: A 7. What does a vessel shall be operated at safe speed at all times means? a. Ship can be stopped within the distance of visibility b. So that she can be stopped to about half a mile the distance of visibility c. Ship can be stopped at a distance appropriate to the existing circumstances and condition d. So that she can be stopped at a distance required for the propeller to be maneuvered from full ahead to full astern.

ANS: C 8. Every vessel shall at all times a. Maintain a proper light during daytime b. Maintained a proper listening on VHF channel 16 c. Maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing d. Sound signals to indicate her course and speed ANS: C 9. The rule regarding look-outs shall apply a. In heavy traffic b. In all weathers c. In restricted visibility

d. Between dust to dawn ANS: B 10. How a. b. c. d. will you assess if risk of collision EXISTS? Monitor compass bearing and range of approaching vessels Determine or identify radar targets properly All of the choices are correct Long range radar scanning

ANS: C 11. What is the requirement for any action to avoid collision? a. When in sight of another vessel, any action taken must be accompanied by sound signal b. A change of course must be followed by change of speed c. Any action must be positive and made in ample time d. All of the other choices are correct ANS: C 12. You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether risk of collision exists. What will be your action? a. Assume there is a risk of collision, and you should be alert b. Assume there is no danger of collision, because you are only imagining things. c. Assume you are the give-way vessel d. Find out if there is a risk. ANS: A 13. What does a vessel shall be operated at safe speed at all times means? a. So that she can be stopped within the distance of visibility b. So that she can be stopped to about half a mile the distance of visibility c. So that she can be stopped at a distance appropriate to the existing circumstances and condition d. So that she can be stopped at a distance required for the propeller to be maneuvered from full ahead to full astern. ANS: C 14. When setting a safe speed you must consider all factors EXCEPT a. The schedule your vessel is expected to keep b. Visibility, wind, sea, current, draft, water depth and navigational hazards

c. Traffic density and your vessels maneuverability, turning and stopping distance d. The presence of background lights such as from shore lights or from the backscatter of your own lights. ANS: A

15. Which of the following factor listed below must an OOW consider when setting a Safe Speed? a. Maintaining your reported or estimated time of arrival. (ETA) b. Whether your vessel is a passenger or cargo vessel c. The speed normally maintained by a vessel of your type or class d. The state of visibility, wind, sea, current, draft, water depth and proximity of navigational hazards ANS: D 16. To determine if risk of collision exists, a OOW must practice a. Radar plotting b. Radar scanning c. Compass bearings d. All of the other choices ANS: D 17. Changing of course alone may most effectively avoid a close quarter situation if a. Carefully checked and does not result in another close quarter situation b. The change is substantial and not a series of small changes c. Done in good time and with sufficient sea room d. All of the choices are correct. ANS: D 18. What factors must be taken into account when determining safe speed? a. The experience of the Master b. the construction of the vessel c. the maneuverability of the vessel d. All of the above

ANS: C 19. Under what circumstances may a vessel slacken her speed, stop or reverse her engine propulsion? a. A & C are correct b. Avoid a crossing situation c. To attract the attention of another vessel d. To allow more time to assessed the situation ANS: D 20. What should an officer on watch do when taking action to avoid collision? a. Make sure the action is taken in an ample time b. Not make any considerable speed alterations c. Not make any large alteration of course d. A, B & C is correct

ANS: A 21. The following are considered practice of good seamanship which are not specifically required by the rules with the EXCEPTION of a. Doubling the lookout in restricted visibility b. Taking positive action in ample time to comply with rules c. Steering by hand in congested waters d. Master conning in close quarters Which of the following is appropriate when taking action to avoid collision? a. Make sure the action is taken in ample time b. Not to make considerable speed alteration c. Cross ahead of the other vessels head d. All the answers in NOT correct.

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ANS: A 23. What should an OOW should avoid to do, when taking action to avoid collision? a. Make sure the action is taken in ample time b. Not to make considerable speed alteration c. Cross ahead of the other vessels head d. All the answers in NOT correct. ANS: D

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How do you assess that a risk of collision exists? a. Four vessels are nearby b. You are heading to a separation scheme c. Approaching vessel has a steady bearing at a decreasing range d. If the approaching vessel is vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

ANS: C 25. In the context of Rule 8 of the IRPCS: Which of the following action is the most effective? a. Stand-ON b. Reduce speed c. Alter course to port d. Alter course to starboard

SELF ASSESSMENT 1.2.1 KEY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A A D A D A C C B C 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. C A C A D D D C D A 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. D A D C D