RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) Exam: Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) Exam

This exam is mandatory for any RYA qualification holder seeking a commercial endorsement in order to work professionally as a skipper or crew. It ensures candidates understand the legal framework and their duty of care to crew, passengers, and other water users.

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Q1. What are the three essential elements that must be proven to establish a successful claim of negligence against a commercial skipper?

A. A contract existed, a fee was paid, and an injury occurred.
B. A duty of care was owed, that duty was breached, and damage resulted from the breach.
C. The vessel was unseaworthy, the skipper was uncertified, and the weather was poor.
D. An instruction was given, it was disobeyed, and the vessel was damaged.

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✓ Answer: B. A duty of care was owed, that duty was breached, and damage resulted from the breach.

The legal test for negligence requires proving a duty of care, a breach of that duty, and that this breach directly caused the damage or loss.

Q2. For a small commercial vessel operating under an MCA Code of Practice, who has the ultimate responsibility for determining that the vessel is safely manned for its intended voyage?

A. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
B. The vessel's owner
C. The skipper/master of the vessel
D. The insurer of the vessel

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✓ Answer: C. The skipper/master of the vessel

While the owner has duties, the skipper is ultimately responsible for the vessel's safety at sea, including ensuring manning is adequate for the specific voyage conditions.

Q3. According to the SCV Code, what is the typical validity period of a Small Commercial Vessel Certificate (SCVC) before a full renewal survey is required?

A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years

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✓ Answer: C. 5 years

An SCVC is valid for a maximum of 5 years. During this cycle, annual checks and an intermediate survey are also required, culminating in a full renewal survey.

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How many questions are in the RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) Exam?

The exam has 25 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 25-question format so your practice matches the real thing.

What is the pass mark for the RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) Exam?

You need 20 out of 25 correct to pass, which is about 80%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.

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