Maritime QuestionsRisk Assessment Mcq Full

An OOW pulls up the existing risk assessment for a routine task ahead of a toolbox talk and notices it was written for a different configuration of equipment than what's actually being used today. What should the OOW do?

A. Wait until the next scheduled SMS review cycle to flag the discrepancy
B. Skip the toolbox talk entirely, since the paperwork is out of date
C. Proceed with the toolbox talk using the existing document, since the task itself is broadly the same
D. Treat the existing assessment as no longer fully relevant for this specific instance — update it or note the discrepancy and adjust controls accordingly before the toolbox talk proceeds, rather than referring to it as though it still matches reality
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A cadet is told that risk assessment on board isn't just one document but happens at four different levels, including something as informal as a quick personal check before starting a task. What are these four levels, broadly?
A. Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual risk assessments, based purely on time interval
B. Low, medium, high, and critical risk assessments, based only on severity rating
C. Generic risk assessments (company-level), task-based risk assessments (onboard, specific to the job), toolbox talks (discussing the assessment with those doing the work), and personal/dynamic assessment (an individual's ongoing informal check while working)
D. Deck, engine, catering, and bridge risk assessments, based on department
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An OOW is about to lead a small team in a non-routine, high-risk job — entry into a void space that hasn't been entered in months. A generic company risk assessment exists for enclosed space entry in general. What additional level(s) of assessment does the OOW need before this specific job can proceed?
A. Nothing further — the generic company risk assessment for enclosed space entry already covers this job
B. Only a toolbox talk is needed, since the team already knows the general hazards of enclosed spaces
C. A new generic risk assessment must be drafted and submitted to the company before this job can proceed
D. A task-based risk assessment specific to this entry and these personnel, followed by a toolbox talk walking the team through its findings before work begins
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