SSO Security Duties & Emergency Preparedness

Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of crew members during a security emergency?

Accepted Answer

Follow Ship Security Plan procedures

Answer

Continue regular duties

Answer

Panic and leave post

Answer

Wait for instructions from port officials

Question 2

What should be done if a suspicious package is found on board?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate and notify the SSO

Answer

Open it to inspect contents

Answer

Ignore it and continue working

Answer

Throw it overboard

Question 3

Which of the following is part of the duties of a Ship Security Officer?

Accepted Answer

Security training and implementation

Answer

Maintenance of machinery

Answer

Navigation of the vessel

Answer

Handling cargo documentation

Question 4

Why are security drills conducted on board ships?

Accepted Answer

To improve emergency response readiness

Answer

To review the ship's fuel levels

Answer

To satisfy port authorities

Answer

To train engineers

Question 5

What is the first step in responding to a piracy threat?

Accepted Answer

Sound the general alarm and follow security protocols

Answer

Notify family members

Answer

Turn off all lights

Answer

Switch off the radar

Question 6

What system is used to discreetly alert authorities of a security threat on a vessel?

Accepted Answer

Ship Security Alert System

Answer

Automatic Identification System

Answer

Vessel Traffic System

Answer

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon