Question 298General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief

70% to pass

If there is any doubt that a newly employed engine department crew member is sufficiently familiar with the engine room equipment, operating and maintenance procedures needed for the proper performance of his or her duties, what should be done?

AThe employee should be allowed to perform his or her duties without supervision in the hopes that he or she will eventually become familiar enough to be competent.

BThe employee should be demoted and required to function at the lowest level for the entire duration of his or her assignment.

CThe employee should be immediately terminated and arrangements made for a relief to be sent out whenever practical.

DThe employee should be provided a period of close supervision until there is no longer any doubt that he or she is familiar enough to be competent.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D - The employee should be provided a period of close supervision until there is no longer any doubt that he or she is familiar enough to be competent. This is the correct answer because it is the appropriate and responsible approach to ensure the employee is properly trained and able to safely perform their duties in the engine room. Regulations and best practices dictate that crew members should be closely supervised until their competence is verified, rather than allowing them to work unsupervised or immediately terminating their employment. The other options, such as allowing them to work unsupervised or demoting/terminating them, would be improper and potentially unsafe.