OCTCO Exit exam questions and answers 5

Here are 50 additional multiple-choice questions on the topic “Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTCO)” with their corresponding answers:

Which organization is responsible for establishing regulations for the transportation of dangerous goods by sea?
a) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
b) International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF)
c) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
d) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
Answer: a) International Maritime Organization (IMO)

What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
a) Provide information on the stability and structural integrity of the vessel
b) Determine the compatibility of different chemicals during cargo operations
c) Document the vessel’s cargo operations for regulatory compliance
d) Provide information on the properties and hazards of chemicals
Answer: d) Provide information on the properties and hazards of chemicals

Which document provides information on the procedures for cargo transfer operations?
a) Cargo Operation Plan
b) Ship’s Cargo Record Book
c) International Safety Management (ISM) Code
d) International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)
Answer: a) Cargo Operation Plan

What is the purpose of a Ship’s Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)?
a) Ensure the safety and security of ships and port facilities
b) Verify the vessel’s compliance with ballast water management regulations
c) Document the procedures for responding to oil pollution incidents
d) Provide guidelines for the safe loading and unloading of cargo
Answer: c) Document the procedures for responding to oil pollution incidents

Which organization is responsible for providing guidelines on the safe mooring of tankers?
a) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
b) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
c) International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF)
d) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
Answer: a) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)

What is the purpose of a cargo compatibility chart?
a) Determine the vessel’s stability during cargo operations
b) Prevent cargo contamination during loading and unloading
c) Provide guidelines for the safe stowage of cargo
d) Verify the compatibility of different chemicals during cargo operations
Answer: d) Verify the compatibility of different chemicals during cargo operations

Which equipment is commonly used to measure the temperature of a cargo in a tank?
a) Thermometer
b) Hydrometer
c) Flowmeter
d) Pressure gauge
Answer: a) Thermometer

What is the primary purpose of an Inert Gas System (IGS) on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Prevent cargo contamination during loading and unloading
b) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
c) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
d) Maintain an inert atmosphere in the cargo tanks to prevent explosions
Answer: d) Maintain an inert atmosphere in the cargo tanks to prevent explosions

Which document provides information on the structural integrity and stability of the vessel during cargo operations?
a) International Load Line Certificate (ILLC)
b) Ship Security Plan
c) Cargo Securing Manual
d) Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)
Answer: a) International Load Line Certificate (ILLC)

What is the purpose of a cargo transfer pump on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Measure the flow rate of the cargo during loading and unloading
b) Provide a connection point for cargo sampling and analysis
c) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
d) Transfer cargo between storage tanks and cargo tanks
Answer: d) Transfer cargo between storage tanks and cargo tanks

Which organization provides guidelines for the safe transportation of hazardous substances in packaged form?
a) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
b) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
c) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
d) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
Answer: d) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

What is the purpose of a cargo hold cleaning procedure on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Remove residues of previous cargoes to prevent contamination
b) Verify the cargo’s compliance with environmental regulations
c) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
d) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
Answer: a) Remove residues of previous cargoes to prevent contamination

Which equipment is commonly used to monitor the pressure of a cargo in a tank?
a) Pressure gauge
b) Radar tank gauge
c) Dip tape
d) Hydrometer
Answer: a) Pressure gauge

What is the purpose of a cargo sampling procedure on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Ensure compliance with ballast water management regulations
b) Monitor the oxygen content in the cargo tanks
c) Verify the cargo’s compliance with quality and quantity requirements
d) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
Answer: c) Verify the cargo’s compliance with quality and quantity requirements

Which organization is responsible for establishing guidelines for the training and certification of seafarers?
a) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
b) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
c) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
d) International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF)
Answer: b) International Maritime Organization (IMO)

What is the purpose of a cargo measurement procedure on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Determine the compatibility of different chemicals during cargo operations
b) Measure the flow rate and quantity of the cargo during loading and unloading
c) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
d) Provide guidelines for the safe stowage of cargo
Answer: b) Measure the flow rate and quantity of the cargo during loading and unloading

Which document provides information on the procedures for handling cargo residues and cleaning of cargo tanks?
a) Ship’s Cargo Record Book
b) Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
c) International Safety Management (ISM) Code
d) International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)
Answer: a) Ship’s Cargo Record Book

What is the purpose of a cargo transfer hose on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Control the flow rate of the cargo during loading and unloading
b) Provide a connection point for cargo sampling and analysis
c) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
d) Transfer cargo between the vessel and shore facilities
Answer: d) Transfer cargo between the vessel and shore facilities

Which organization is responsible for providing guidelines on the safe handling and storage of hazardous substances on board ships?
a) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
b) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
c) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
d) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
Answer: b) International Maritime Organization (IMO)

What is the purpose of a cargo discharge plan on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Determine the cargo’s flash point and boiling point
b) Prevent cargo contamination during unloading
c) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
d) Measure the oil content in the ballast water
Answer: b) Prevent cargo contamination during unloading

Which equipment is commonly used to measure the density of a cargo in a tank?
a) Hydrometer
b) Gas detector
c) Oxygen analyzer
d) Inert gas generator
Answer: a) Hydrometer

What is the primary purpose of a cargo tank coating on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
b) Prevent cargo contamination during loading and unloading
c) Provide structural strength to the cargo tanks
d) Protect the tank structure from corrosion and chemical attack
Answer: d) Protect the tank structure from corrosion and chemical attack

Which document provides information on the procedures for the safe storage and handling of dangerous goods on board tankers?
a) International Load Line Certificate (ILLC)
b) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
c) Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
d) Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (SDDG)
Answer: b) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

What is the purpose of a cargo tank pressure-vacuum valve on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
b) Maintain the structural integrity of the cargo tanks
c) Control the flow rate of the cargo during loading and unloading
d) Prevent excessive pressure or vacuum in the cargo tanks
Answer: d) Prevent excessive pressure or vacuum in the cargo tanks

Which organization provides guidelines for the safe handling and transport of bulk liquid chemicals in portable tanks?
a) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
b) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
c) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
d) Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI)
Answer: d) Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI)

What is the purpose of a cargo heating coil on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Prevent cargo contamination during loading and unloading
b) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
c) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
d) Provide structural strength to the cargo tanks
Answer: b) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits

Which equipment is commonly used to measure the flow rate of a cargo during loading and unloading?
a) Flowmeter
b) Thermometer
c) Pressure gauge
d) Radar tank gauge
Answer: a) Flowmeter

What is the primary purpose of a cargo tank venting system on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
b) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
c) Prevent excessive pressure or vacuum in the cargo tanks
d) Transfer cargo between storage tanks and cargo tanks
Answer: c) Prevent excessive pressure or vacuum in the cargo tanks

Which document provides information on the procedures for cargo sampling and analysis?
a) Ship Security Plan
b) Ship’s Cargo Record Book
c) Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
d) International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)
Answer: b) Ship’s Cargo Record Book

What is the purpose of a cargo transfer manifold on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Measure the flow rate and quantity of the cargo during loading and unloading
b) Provide a connection point for cargo sampling and analysis
c) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
d) Transfer cargo between storage tanks and cargo tanks
Answer: a) Measure the flow rate and quantity of the cargo during loading and unloading

Which organization is responsible for establishing guidelines for the training and certification of personnel in charge of cargo handling operations?
a) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
b) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
c) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
d) International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF)
Answer: b) International Maritime Organization (IMO)

What is the purpose of a cargo segregation procedure on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Prevent cargo contamination during loading and unloading
b) Determine the compatibility of different chemicals during cargo operations
c) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
d) Provide guidelines for the safe stowage of cargo
Answer: b) Determine the compatibility of different chemicals during cargo operations

Which equipment is commonly used to monitor the level of a cargo in a tank?
a) Radar tank gauge
b) Hydrometer
c) Dip tape
d) Flowmeter
Answer: a) Radar tank gauge

What is the primary purpose of a cargo tank washing machine on a chemical tanker?
a) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
b) Remove residual cargo from the tanks
c) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
d) Provide structural strength to the cargo tanks
Answer: b) Remove residual cargo from the tanks

Which organization is responsible for providing guidelines on the safe transportation of bulk liquid chemicals in portable tanks?
a) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
b) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
c) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
d) Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI)
Answer: d) Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI)

What is the purpose of a cargo tank level alarm on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Measure the flow rate and quantity of the cargo during loading and unloading
b) Provide a connection point for cargo sampling and analysis
c) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
d) Warn against overfilling or low levels in the cargo tanks
Answer: d) Warn against overfilling or low levels in the cargo tanks

Which document provides information on the procedures for the safe handling and transport of dangerous goods in packaged form?
a) International Load Line Certificate (ILLC)
b) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
c) Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
d) Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (SDDG)
Answer: b) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

What is the purpose of a cargo tank gauging procedure on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Verify the cargo’s compliance with quality and quantity requirements
b) Determine the compatibility of different chemicals during cargo operations
c) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
d) Provide guidelines for the safe stowage of cargo
Answer: a) Verify the cargo’s compliance with quality and quantity requirements

Which equipment is commonly used to monitor the pressure of a cargo in a tank?
a) Pressure gauge
b) Hydrometer
c) Gas detector
d) Inert gas generator
Answer: a) Pressure gauge

What is the primary purpose of a cargo tank coating on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Prevent cargo contamination during loading and unloading
b) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
c) Provide structural strength to the cargo tanks
d) Protect the tank structure from corrosion and chemical attack
Answer: d) Protect the tank structure from corrosion and chemical attack

Which organization provides guidelines for the safe handling and transport of bulk liquid chemicals in portable tanks?
a) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
b) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
c) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
d) Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI)
Answer: d) Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI)

What is the purpose of a cargo heating coil on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Prevent cargo contamination during loading and unloading
b) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
c) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
d) Provide structural strength to the cargo tanks
Answer: b) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits

Which equipment is commonly used to measure the flow rate of a cargo during loading and unloading?
a) Flowmeter
b) Thermometer
c) Pressure gauge
d) Radar tank gauge
Answer: a) Flowmeter

What is the primary purpose of a cargo tank venting system on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
b) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
c) Prevent excessive pressure or vacuum in the cargo tanks
d) Transfer cargo between storage tanks and cargo tanks
Answer: c) Prevent excessive pressure or vacuum in the cargo tanks

Which document provides information on the procedures for cargo sampling and analysis?
a) Ship Security Plan
b) Ship’s Cargo Record Book
c) Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
d) International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)
Answer: b) Ship’s Cargo Record Book

What is the purpose of a cargo transfer manifold on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Measure the flow rate and quantity of the cargo during loading and unloading
b) Provide a connection point for cargo sampling and analysis
c) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
d) Transfer cargo between storage tanks and cargo tanks
Answer: a) Measure the flow rate and quantity of the cargo during loading and unloading

Which organization is responsible for establishing guidelines for the training and certification of personnel in charge of cargo handling operations?
a) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
b) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
c) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
d) International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF)
Answer: b) International Maritime Organization (IMO)

What is the purpose of a cargo segregation procedure on an oil or chemical tanker?
a) Prevent cargo contamination during loading and unloading
b) Determine the compatibility of different chemicals during cargo operations
c) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
d) Provide guidelines for the safe stowage of cargo
Answer: b) Determine the compatibility of different chemicals during cargo operations

Which equipment is commonly used to monitor the level of a cargo in a tank?
a) Radar tank gauge
b) Hydrometer
c) Dip tape
d) Flowmeter
Answer: a) Radar tank gauge

What is the primary purpose of a cargo tank washing machine on a chemical tanker?
a) Control the cargo temperature within acceptable limits
b) Remove residual cargo from the tanks
c) Monitor the pressure and temperature of the cargo tanks
d) Provide structural strength to the cargo tanks
Answer: b) Remove residual cargo from the tanks

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