Your examiner asks: "What is the general emergency alarm signal, and where must it be audible?"

A. The general emergency alarm signal consists of SEVEN OR MORE SHORT BLASTS followed by ONE LONG BLAST, sounded on the ship's whistle/siren and on the internal electrically-operated alarm system (bell, klaxon, or similar). SOLAS Chapter III requires the general emergency alarm system to be audible throughout ALL ACCOMMODATION AND NORMAL CREW WORKING SPACES, powered by both the main and the emergency electrical supply so that it remains available even if the main supply fails, and it must be capable of being operated from the bridge (and, on many ships, from other designated locations).

B. The general emergency alarm signal is one continuous long blast only, with no short-blast component, and is required to be audible only on the bridge, not throughout accommodation spaces.

C. The general emergency alarm is powered exclusively by the emergency generator, with no requirement for it to also operate from the ship's main electrical supply.

D. The general emergency alarm signal is identical to the ship's COLREGs sound signal for "operating astern propulsion" and therefore carries no distinct emergency meaning of its own.

A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs

B. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin

C. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift

D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening

A. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place

B. The lunch schedule for the deck team

C. Only the weather forecast for the next watch

D. The cargo manifest for the next port