Duties. Test 1 – Online Maritime Tests

Do you need a sink if your ship is provided with a dishwashing machine?

A sink is always needed irrespective of the type of the dishwashing machine provided.
A sink can only be used for laundry and should not be connected with a dishwashing machine.
No, it is not necessary to sink any dishes.
Whether a sink is needed depends on the type of the dishwashing machine.

Why shall knives never be left submerged in washing-up water?

Because the blades may be stained and rust coloured.
Because they may be lost when the sink is drained.
Because you may cut your fingers.
Because the knives may be blunt and need resharpening.

What is advisable for a person entering a padlocked refrigerated room?

He should ensure that sufficient meathooks are stored in the refrigerated room so that they will be easily found whenever needed in an emergency.
He should leave the padlock outside on the door for everyone to be seen.
He should take the padlock inside the room.
He should never remove any ice or debris as the ice is needed to keep the refrigerated room at the right temperature.

Injuries resulting from slips and falls constitute the largest percentage of accidents that occur in the catering department. What shall be done to reduce this high accident rate?

Install thermostates to avoid water from freezing to ice.
Do not wash off all rubbish to prevent persons slipping.
Ensure that slippery substances are not left where several persons are expected to be around.
Keep the floors and decks free from fat and grease.

What will you do if you are told to operate unknown mechanical equipment?

Ensure that all safety guards and devices are disconnected.
Seek advice from your superior before attempting to operate it.
As time is money, the trial and error method shall be used.
Do not operate the machine, but read the manual before reporting to the head of your department

What shall be done with food that is not eaten?

The value of the left over food shall be paid by the cook.
It shall be thrown over board to avoid any bad smell.
It shall be left in crockeries on the table for the next meal.
It shall be properly stored and prepared for another meal.

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