OCTCO Exit exam questions and answers 2

here are some multiple choice questions related to Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations for Exit exam (OCTCO):

1. What is the primary purpose of Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTCO)?
   a) To teach basic navigation skills
   b) To provide knowledge and skills for handling oil and chemical tanker cargo
   c) To learn firefighting techniques
   d) To practice marine communication protocols
   Answer: b) To provide knowledge and skills for handling oil and chemical tanker cargo

2. What is the significance of maintaining the correct temperature of oil and chemical tanker cargo?
   a) To prevent cargo contamination
   b) To increase the tanker’s speed
   c) To reduce fuel consumption
   d) To enhance marine communication
   Answer: a) To prevent cargo contamination

3. What is the purpose of the Emergency Shutdown (ESD) system on an oil and chemical tanker?
   a) To prevent the spread of fire in case of an emergency
   b) To stop the flow of cargo in case of an emergency
   c) To ensure the safe navigation of the vessel
   d) To manage crew safety during loading and unloading operations
   Answer: b) To stop the flow of cargo in case of an emergency

4. What is the main function of an Inert Gas System (IGS) on an oil and chemical tanker?
   a) To prevent the buildup of explosive gases in the cargo tanks
   b) To remove unwanted debris from the cargo tanks
   c) To generate electricity for the tanker’s operations
   d) To provide fresh air for the crew
   Answer: a) To prevent the buildup of explosive gases in the cargo tanks

5. What is the most important safety requirement during oil and chemical tanker cargo operations?
   a) Ensuring the proper ventilation of the cargo tanks
   b) Regular maintenance of the tanker’s engines and machinery
   c) Following proper safety procedures and guidelines
   d) Ensuring adequate supply of drinking water for the crew
   Answer: c) Following proper safety procedures and guidelines

6. What is the purpose of a Cargo Record Book (CRB) on an oil and chemical tanker?
   a) To record all crew activities on board the vessel
   b) To document the amount and type of cargo loaded and discharged
   c) To maintain a log of communication with other vessels
   d) To keep track of fuel and water consumption
   Answer: b) To document the amount and type of cargo loaded and discharged

7. Which organization sets the guidelines and regulations for Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTCO)?
   a) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
   b) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
   c) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
   d) International Transport Forum (ITF)
   Answer: a) International Maritime Organization (IMO)

8. What is the role of the Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch (OICNW) during oil and chemical tanker cargo operations?
   a) To manage the cargo loading and discharge operations
   b) To navigate the vessel and ensure safe passage
   c) To maintain the machinery and equipment
   d) To monitor the weather conditions and adjust the tanker’s speed
   Answer: b) To navigate the vessel and ensure safe passage

9. What is the significance of the Stability Data Information Booklet (SDIB) on an oil and chemical tanker?
   a) To provide information on the ship’s stability and loading conditions
   b) To document the crew’s daily activities
   c) To record the ship’s fuel and water consumption
   d) To maintain a log of the vessel’s maintenance history
   Answer: a) To provide information on the ship’s stability and loading conditions

10. What is the purpose of a Crude Oil Washing (COW) system on an oil tanker?
    a) To clean the cargo tanks after discharge
    b) To remove water from the cargo tanks
    c) To generate inert gas for the cargo tanks
    d) To wash the cargo tanks before loading
    Answer: d) To wash the cargo tanks before loading

11. What is the significance of the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT) in the context of oil and chemical tanker cargo operations?
    a) To provide guidelines for safe navigation and cargo handling
    b) To establish the legal requirements for operating an oil tanker
    c) To outline the technical specifications for tanker construction
    d) To provide recommendations for tanker design and engineering
    Answer: a) To provide guidelines for safe navigation and cargo handling

12. What is the purpose of a Vapor Emission Control System (VECS) on an oil and chemical tanker?
    a) To reduce air pollution caused by cargo vapor emissions
    b) To monitor the cargo tanks’ temperature and pressure
    c) To regulate the flow of cargo during loading and discharge operations
    d) To control the vessel’s speed during cargo operations
    Answer: a) To reduce air pollution caused by cargo vapor emissions

13. What is the primary function of a Stripping Pump on an oil and chemical tanker?
    a) To discharge cargo from the tanks
    b) To remove excess water from the cargo tanks
    c) To pump inert gas into the cargo tanks
    d) To supply fuel to the vessel’s engines
    Answer: b) To remove excess water from the cargo tanks

14. What is the purpose of a Deck Seal on an oil and chemical tanker?
    a) To provide a secure seal for the cargo tanks
    b) To prevent seawater from entering the vessel
    c) To regulate the flow of cargo during loading and discharge operations
    d) To monitor the cargo tanks’ temperature and pressure
    Answer: b) To prevent seawater from entering the vessel

15. What is the significance of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code in the context of chemical tanker cargo operations?
    a) To provide guidelines for the safe transportation of hazardous materials by sea
    b) To regulate the navigation and operation of chemical tankers
    c) To establish the legal requirements for operating a chemical tanker
    d) To outline the technical specifications for tanker construction
    Answer: a) To provide guidelines for the safe transportation of hazardous materials by sea

16. What is the primary purpose of the Ship to Shore Safety Checklist?
    A. To ensure that the ship is seaworthy
    B. To prevent environmental pollution
    C. To prevent fire and explosions
    D. To ensure compliance with local regulations
    Answer: C

17. Which of the following equipment is used to prevent the overpressure of cargo tanks?
    A. Flame screens
    B. Deck water seals
    C. Safety valves
    D. Inert gas systems
    Answer: C

18. What is the minimum number of portable gas detectors required on board a tanker?
    A. One
    B. Two
    C. Three
    D. Four
    Answer: B

19. What is the primary purpose of the Inert Gas System?
    A. To ventilate cargo tanks
    B. To pressurize cargo tanks
    C. To reduce the oxygen content in cargo tanks
    D. To increase the oxygen content in cargo tanks
    Answer: C

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1. Which of the following statements is true regarding the Ship to Ship Transfer Operation?
   A. It is allowed only in daylight hours
   B. It is allowed only in good weather conditions
   C. It is prohibited in designated areas
   D. It is allowed only with the permission of the harbor master
   Answer: C

2. Which of the following documents is required for the transportation of hazardous cargoes?
   A. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
   B. Certificate of Fitness
   C. International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
   D. International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
   Answer: C

3. What is the purpose of the Ship to Ship Transfer Plan?
   A. To ensure compliance with local regulations
   B. To prevent environmental pollution
   C. To prevent fire and explosions
   D. To ensure that the ship is seaworthy
   Answer: B

4. Which of the following statements is true regarding the Inert Gas System?
   A. It is used to increase the oxygen content in cargo tanks
   B. It is used to pressurize cargo tanks
   C. It is used to ventilate cargo tanks
   D. It is used to reduce the oxygen content in cargo tanks
   Answer: D

5. Which of the following is the correct procedure for opening a cargo tank?
   A. Ventilate the tank, test for explosive gases, then open the hatch
   B. Open the hatch, ventilate the tank, then test for explosive gases
   C. Test for explosive gases, open the hatch, then ventilate the tank
   D. Ventilate the tank, open the hatch, then test for explosive gases
   Answer: A

6. What is the primary purpose of the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?
   A. To prevent fire and explosions
   B. To ensure compliance with local regulations
   C. To prevent environmental pollution
   D. To ensure that the ship is seaworthy
   Answer: C

7. Which of the following is the correct procedure for securing a cargo tank after loading?
   A. Close all valves, secure all hatches, and apply the correct tank pressure
   B. Open all valves, secure all hatches, and vent the tank to the atmosphere
   C. Close all valves, secure all hatches, and vent the tank to the atmosphere
   D. Open all valves, secure all hatches, and apply the correct tank pressure
   Answer: A

8. What is the primary purpose of the Oil Record Book?
   A. To record cargo operations
   B. To record maintenance activities
   C. To record navigational data
   D. To record crew training
   Answer: A

9. Which of the following cargoes is classified as a dangerous cargo?
   A. Non-toxic chemicals
   B. Edible oils
   C. Lubricating oils
   D. Petroleum products
   Answer: D

10. What is the minimum number of fire pumps required on board a tanker?
    A. One
    B. Two
    C. Three
    D. Four
    Answer: B

11. What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Shutdown System?
    A. To prevent oil spills
    B. To prevent cargo contamination
    C. To prevent fires and explosions
    D. To prevent cargo leaks
    Answer: C

12. Which of the following statements is true regarding the Ballast Water Management Plan?
    A. It is required only for new ships
    B. It is required for all ships
    C. It is required only for ships operating in designated areas
    D. It is required only for ships carrying dangerous cargoes
    Answer: B

13. Which of the following statements is true regarding the Dangerous Goods Declaration?
    A. It is required for all cargoes
    B. It is required only for dangerous cargoes
    C. It is required only for bulk cargoes
    D. It is required only for containerized cargoes
    Answer: B

14. What is the primary purpose of the Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan?
    A. To prevent environmental pollution
    B. To prevent cargo contamination
    C. To prevent fires and explosions
    D. To prevent oil spills
    Answer: D

15. Which of the following statements is true regarding the Automatic Tank Gauging System?
    A. It is used to measure cargo temperature
    B. It is used to measure cargo quantity
    C. It is used to measure cargo pressure
    D. It is used to measure cargo viscosity
    Answer: B

16. Which of the following is the correct procedure for cleaning cargo tanks?
    A. Remove all residues, wash the tank with seawater, and discharge the wash water overboard
    B. Wash the tank with fresh water, remove all residues, and discharge the wash water overboard
    C. Remove all residues, wash the tank with fresh water, and discharge the wash water to a shore reception facility
    D. Wash the tank with seawater, remove all residues, and discharge the wash water to a shore reception facility
    Answer: C

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