Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) Quiz

Broadcasting location for social media check-ins

Acting as a communication device for routine calls

Providing real-time weather updates

Sending distress signals in emergencies (correct)

By deploying a small unmanned aerial vehicle for aerial surveillance

By transmitting GPS coordinates along with distress signals (correct)

By providing detailed maps of the surrounding area

By creating a temporary safe zone for the distressed individual

Coverage only in specific countries with PLB infrastructure

Coverage limited to coastal areas

Coverage within 100 miles from the shore

Global coverage through satellite communication (correct)