MaRe GP - GOC C 1 - 01-500 PDF

MaRe GP GOC COMPETENCE 1 1. For how long should a SART be able to operate on its batteries in stand-by? 96 hours 48 hours 12 hours 24 hours 2. Choose from the following the required to maintain watch on a vessel certified for service in Sea Area A2 2182.0 kHz 2187.5 kHz 2174.5 kHz 2738.0 kHz 3. Your vessel "JERINEB" is being called, but you are unsure of the identity of the station. What action you must proceed? wait two minutes, then reply using, \"Station calling JERINEB, repeat your call\". wait one minutes, then reply using, all stations who is calling JERINEB reply immediately using \"Station calling JERINEB, repeat your call\". wait for the call to be repeated 4. Ship Reporting Systems should be considered for adoption by the Organization only if supported by a demonstrated need to address one or more of the following EXCEPT: To increase the protection of the marine environment The safety and efficiency of navigation The improvement of safety of life at sea To ensure protection of the seafarer's right 5. Which Regulation in SOLAS Chapter IV states that a record shall be kept, to the satisfaction of the Adminitration and as required by the Radio Regulations, of all incidents connected with the radio communication service which appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea? Regulation 16 Regulation 17 Regulation 18 FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Regulation 15 6. Reference SOLAS IV, Regulation 2, this is the coordinated broadcast and automatic reception on 518 KHz of maritime safety informations by means of narrow band direct printing telegraphy: DSC NAVTEX WEATHER FAX EPIRB 7. Which of the following is the frequency range for High Frequency? 30-300 MHz 3-30 MHz 300-3,000 KHz 10 MHZ-30 MHz 8. What is the common abbreviation for the mode of emission for a RT distress message on 2182 kHz? SSB AM FM Telex 9. Which of the following licenses satisfies the criterion for serving as a GMDSS operator? GMDSS Radio Operators maintainer License General Radiotelephone Operator's License GMDSS Radio Operator License Marine Radio Operator's Permit 10. Once the vessel is berthed and will stay for several weeks, choose from the following action to be taken? The GMDSS Radio Operator must notify the NCS that the vessel will be off-line, and wait for the NCS to acknowledge with a confirmation number that must be logged. The Inmarsat-C system can be powered down without taking additional stemps once the GMDSS Radio Operator has ensured that all incoming Safety NETTM messages have been received and stored. The GMDSS Radio Operator must transmit an all-ships alert, to notify vessels within the satellites footprint that the vessel will be off-line The GMDSS Radio Operator may log out of the Inmarsat-C system and turn the power off FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 (unless the vessel decides to leave the unit on during the port stay. 11. What data is at least requested in a DSC distress alert? The identification of the vessel in distress and the number of people on board. The identification of the vessel in distress and her position. The identification of the vessel in distress, her position and port of destinatio.n. The identification of the vessel in distress, her position and the nature of distress. 12. Mandatory installation of NAVTEX receiver and satelite EPIRB as additional Navigational Aids Equipment of Ship Radio Stations engaged in coastwise trade, Pursuant to the provisions of (SOLAS IV) and its amendments and relevant Philippine Radiocommunications Laws of the National Communications Commission (NTC). When was the mandatory date of compliance? On or before 30 Jan 2002 for EPIRB and 30 Dec 2002 for NAVTEX On or before 30 July 2002 for EPIRB and 30 Sept 2002 for NAVTEX On or before 30 Feb 2002 for EPIRB and 30 June 2002 for NAVTEX On or before 30 June 2002 for EPIRB and 30 Sept 2002 for NAVTEX 13. What does AORW stands for? Atlantic Operators Radio Watch Above Ocean Region West Atlantic Operators Region West Atlantic Ocean Region West 14. Reference SOLAS IV, Regulation 2, this means an area, outside Sea Area A1,A2 and A3. Which from the following Sea Area conform with the term and definition of the regulation? Sea Area A4 Sea Area A1 Sea Area A2 Sea Area A3 15. All required equipment (other than Survival Craft Equipment), how would you proved it is operational at sea? By testing at least every 48 hours. By daily testing or daily successful use of the equipment. By daily testing of the Survival Craft Equipment and weekly tests of the other equipment. By weekly testing of all Survival Craft Equipment and other compulsory equipment. 16. What is the Inmarsat special access code to be used to report a navigation hazard? FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 41 38 43 42 17. Which from the following emission mode occupies the most bandwidth? the J3E the F3E the J2B the F1B 18. Which from the following address would you select if you wish to transmit a weather report with an Inmarsat-C terminal? Meteorological Center 41 OBS+ 32 19. How many digits for the ship station selective call number shall be assigned by the responsible administrations as per Radio Regulation Article 19 Section V? six (6) digits three (3) digits four (4) digits five(5) digits 20. In his judgment or if a result of a Radio Medical advise, whom shall the master request a visit to Doctor ashore if necessary for any crew member? Ship owner CIRM Local Agent MRCC 21. Who should encourage ships so that VTS be in use? AMVER Port authorities Administrations IMO FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 22. What is this code that will connect the caller to the radio-telegram service position for the transmission of radio-telegrams originated via telex? 15 13 11 14 23. Which of the following indicates a Coastal station? 003572946 454813265 041329746 325700142 24. In INMARSAT operation, what is the two-digit code which corresponds to medical assistance? 42 32 41 38 25. How would you describe the signal transmitted in H3E mode? It is a two side bands upper and lower. It is a full carrier and both upper and lower sidebands It is a full carrier and the upper sideband. It is a reduced carrier and the lower sideband. 26. What does NAU stands for? Network Universal Address Network User Authority Network User Address National User Authority 27. Which of the following book aims to provides information on all aspects of Maritime Radio Communications, helping bridge crews to manage communications and comply with all reporting regulations throughout a voyage? MERSAR manual ITU List of coast station ALRS manual FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 IAMSAR manual 28. How does a garbled character is printed in NAVTEX? colon asterisk comma period 29. Where does the Authority to make "Standards for the Operation of Radio Station in the Amateur Radio Service" is derived from? The Radiocommunication Act The Radiocommunication Regulations The ITU Radio Regulations The Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service 30. What does Bps stands for…? Bits per hour Bits per second Bytes per services Bits per services 31. Which of the following is NOT an example of a failure to log-out properly? Sailing the vessel into a shadowing or local RF interference situation before logging out. A mesage on the screen or printer from the NCS Turning off the power prior logging out with the NCS Sailing out the footprint of the satellite before logging out. 32. The establishment and operation of a Ship Reporting System, the following should be taken into account EXCEPT: International as well as national responsibilities and requirements. The cost to ship operators and responsible authorities. Duties and responsibilities of every crew on board. Existing and proposed aids to safety. 33. In the international radio service, which of the following message have the highest priority? Message to agents Telephone call to ship's owner Weather observations FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Master report to an agency 34. For MF-HF voice signals, how would you describe the emission designation? It is a J3E It is a F1B It is a J2B It is a F3E 35. What information is transmitted by a 406 MHz EPIRB alert? A unique Hexadecimal LD number None of these Vessel name and identification Vessel position and nature of distress 36. At what situation under GMDSS, whereby the ship is not allowed to depart from any port? The vessel does not carry a radio operator The vessel is not equipped with fleet 77 terminal The vessel is not capable of performing all required distress and safety functions One of the OIC incharge do not posses GMDSS certificate. 37. How many MF frequencies are available for DSC distress related Calls? Five Two Four One 38. What equipment can be used to receive Maritime Safety information? All of these answers are correct HF SITOR (NBDP), Inmarsat B or NAVTEX ECG receiver, Inmarsat B or F77 terminal. NAVTEX, EGC receiver or HF SITOR (NBDP) 39. You ship is involved in a search and rescue operation and you are bothered by interference from other stations, which signal are you going to impose radio silence? "SEELONCE FEENEE" "SEELONCE MAYDAY" \"MAYDAY" "PANPAN" FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 40. Identify from the following frequency bands would most likely provide reliable communications between two stations that are 100 miles (160 km) apart? The High Frequency (HF) band. The Low Frequency (LW) band The Very High Frequency (VHF) band. The Medium Frequency (MF) band 41. If a vessel is engaged in local trade and at no point in its voyage travels outside the range of a VHF shore station with continuous DSC alerting then the vessel is operating in what area? Sea Area 1 Sea Area A1 and A2 Coastal and international zones Inland and coastal waters 42. Choose from the following is nonfunctional requirements for GMDSS complaint ships? transmitting ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least two separate and independent means, each using a different radiocommunication service. transmitting and receiving ship-to-ship distress alerts. transmitting and receiving search and rescue coordinating communications. perform ship-to-shore distress alerting by two independent means. 43. With reference to SOLAS IV, Regulation 2, means a technique using digital codes which enables a radio station to establish contact with and transfer information to another station or group of stations, and complying with the relevant recommendations of the International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR). Which from the following conform with the term and definition of regulation? Direct selection calling Digital selection calling Digital selective calling(DSC) Direct selective calling 44. What is the best time NAVTEX broadcasts typically achieve maximum transmitting range? At the middle of the night During afternoon During sunrise and sunset At local noontime 45. What is meant by the term "PTT"? FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 The push to talk function which switches between receive and transmit Precise tone transmission used to limit repeater access to only certain signals Pre-transmission tuning to reduce transmitter harmonic emission A primary transformer tuner use to match antennas 46. If one requires medical advice by means of an Inmarsat-C terminal , how should you use the following address? MED+ 32 Medico Radiomedical 47. Which channel is utilized for the required bridge-to-bridge watch? VHF-FM on channel 16 VHF-FM on Channel 13 DSC on channel 70 the vessel\'s working frequency 48. Your vessel has sighted a hazard to shipping in GMDSS Sea Area A1. How would you notify vessels in the area by initially transmitting on Ch. 70 DSC? A Distress Alert Relay A Safety call addressed to All Stations An Urgency call addressed to All Stations A Routine call addressed to All Stations 49. Which system is most likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbance? VHF DSC MF/HF radiotelephony Inmarsat SafetyNET 50. In radiotelephony, the urgency signal is the word? PAN PAN, spoken two times PAN PAN, spoken four times PAN PAN, spoken once PAN PAN, spoken three times FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 51. In the event of a Distress situation, which of the following that authorized transmission Alert? the Chief Engineer or person in charge of the engine room The person responsible for equipment maintenance The GMDSS operator The Master or person in charge of the vessel 52. Your vessel is in Sea Area A2 and in imminent danger and require immediate assistance. What you should initially transmit? an RT Distress Call on 2187.5 KHz a DSC Distress Alert on 2187.5 KHz a DSC Distress Alert on 2182 KHz an RT Distress Call on 2182 KHz 53. From what height can an AIS-SART be capable of withstanding without damage when dropped into the water? 30 meters 15 meters 25 meters 20 meters 54. Which of the following logkeeping statements is FALSE? Entries of all company communications using GMDSS satelite equipment are required. Entries relating to pre-voyage, pre-departure and daily test are required. A summary of all Distress communications heard and Urgency communications affecting the station\'s own ship. Entries related to failures of compulsory equipment are required. 55. Via a coast-station radio medical advice is asked using NBDP, what command has to be given after ga+? 41+ 38+ med+ pan+ 56. What is the correct format for ongoing "on-board" communications between substation and bridge? SEAQUEST BRIDGE this is SEAQUEST TWO SEAQUEST CONTROL (3 times) this is SEAQUEST BRAVO (3 times) FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 SEAQUEST BRIDGE (3 times) from SEAQUEST AFT (3 times) BRAVO this is SEAQUEST CONTROL 57. What does GMDSS stands for?. Global Maritime Distress and Safety Services Global Maritime Distress and Safety System General Maritime Distress and Safety System Global Maritime Disaster and Safety Services 58. Which device provides the main means in the GMDSS for locating ships in Distress, or their survival craft? MF/HF DSCs Satellite EPIRBs VHF homing devices Radio direction finders 59. You ship is participating in the AMVER reporting system which of the following report your arrival at your destination? AMVER/DR// AMVER/PR// AMVER/FR// AMVER/SR// 60. What type of antenna is used by an Inmarsat-C station? Short wire antenna Directional antenna Omni directional antenna Parabolic disch antenna 61. What should be the colour of AIS-SART on all surfaces where this will assist detection? White with orange band. High visible yellow/orange. Matte black. High visible green. 62. What does MID stand for? Maritime ldentification Digits Marine Indemnity Directory FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Mobile Interference Digits Mobile identification Number 63. If the watch officer hears "PAN PAN" spoken three times what does it mean?: When the vessel is threatened by grave and imminent danger and required immediate assistance The station is preparing to transmit a distress message possibly Concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person The station is preparing to transmit an urgent message possibly concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person The station is preparing to transmit a safety message possibly concerning the safety of a mobile unit of person 64. Which type of modulation is most commonly used for VHF and UHF voice repeaters? FM SSB CW AM 65. Your vessel is expected to proceed to a port with a day light saving time, which of the following ALRS Volume you have to consult? Volume 2 (NP282) Volume 4 (NP284) Volume 3 (NP283) Volume 1 (NP281) 66. Regarding the radio operator requirements for a GMDSS equipped ship station, choose from the following statement is FALSE? One of the qualified GMDSS radio operators must be designated to have primary responsibility for radiocommunications during Distress incidents. Maintaining a record of all incidents connected with the radio-communications service that appear to be of importance to Safety of life at sea is not required. While at sea, all adjustments or radio installations, servicing or maintenance of such installations that may affect the proper operation of the GMDSS station must be performed by, or under the supervision of a qualified. A qualified GMDSS radio operator, and a qualified backup, must be designated to perform Distress, Urgency and Safety communications. FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 67. Identify from the following statement the transmitted frequency of a MF/HF console DSC Distress alert would be interpreted? Depends upon operator DSC Call set up entries or manufacturer\\\'s defaults. Will always go out first on 8414.5 kHz to ensure receipt by a coast station. Will go out on 8 MHz and 2 MHz and one other DSC Distress frequency. Will always go out first on 2187.5 kHz 68. Which of the following frequency bands would most likely provide reliable communications between two stations that are 100 miles (160 km) apart ? The Medium Frequency (MF) band The High Frequency (HF) band The Very High Frequency (VHF) band The Low Frequency (LF) band 69. Which of the following frequencies and nodes is not allocated for distress alerting in GMDSS? 406 MHz Via EPIRB VHF channel 12 1626.5-1645.5 via Inmarsat Channel 70 DSC plus six (6) MF/HF DSC frequencies 70. Which of the following situations would normally use urgency priority? Steering gear failure in open waters A serious medical situations involving crewmember Engine failure in the middle of an ocean Sigthing of floating wreckage 71. What is meant by the term "Seelonce Mayday"? Two three-minute silent periods, at 15 and 45 minutes after the hour that provide a transmitting\"window\" to transmit Distress alerts using J3E. Stations not directly involved with the on-going Distress communications may not transmit on the Distress frequency or channel. Stations remaining off the air to safeguard proprietary information. Communications on a distress frequency or channel is banned for 24 hours following the cessation of the Distress traffic. 72. Which of the following numbers indicates a ship station MMSI? 003372694 FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 623944326 030356328 03384672 73. How would you describe the signal "Seelonce Feenee" indicates? A Distress has ended An Urgency has ended A Distress is in progress Science is to be imposed 74. What is the first three digit refers to when a ship has an MMSI of 257289000? The nationality of the ship Company name of the ship The route of the ship The name of the ship 75. Reference to Radio Regulation Article 1 Section III Radio services, what is meant by a radiocommunication service between mobile and land stations, or between mobile stations (CV)? land mobile-satelite service mobile service land mobile service maritime mobile service 76. What is the designated VHF follow-on Communications channel and is required in all portable survival craft equipment? VHF Channel 70 VHF Channel 13 VHF Channel 16 VHF Channel 6 77. What is the total frequency are available for DSC Distress alerting? Two (2) One (1) Seven (7) Five (5) 78. Can you select from the following which system has the least effective radius of operation? FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 a HF SITOR a NAVTEX a MF SITOR a VHF DSC 79. Which of the following 3-letter signal means "Do not give laxative or enema"? MRY MRP MRU MRS 80. Which of the following ALRS Volume that is split across eight publications? Volume 4 (NP284) Volume 6 (NP286) Volume 3 (NP283) Volume 5 (NP285) 81. Which is not a function of a satellite under COSPAS-SARSAT using satellite EPIRB? Doppler shift of EPIRB signal is measured Information received from EPIRBS is time-tagged and transmitted to any Local User Terminal in the Satellites\' view Receiving signals from SART Vessel information recovered from the digital encoded message provided by the Satellite EPIRB 82. What is the communications between the ship in distress and assisting units which relate to the provision of assistance to the ship or rescue of Survivors? Short range Communication Navigational Communications General Radio Communications On-Scene Communications 83. How many VHF frequencies are available under GMDSS for DSC distress related Calls? One Two Four Five 84. Which of the following maintenance functions is not the responsibility of GMDSS Radio FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 operator? Perform scheduled testing of the battery\'s charged condition Visual inspection of equipment, including the antenna and associated components Aligning the power output stage for maximum power Perform on-the-air verification checks 85. Regarding a GMDSS equipped ship, choose from the following statement is FALSE? That the regulations apply to all passenger ships and cargo ships of 300 gross tons and upwards. That a ships must carry at least two persons holding a GMDSSS Radio Operator\'s license for Distress and Safety Radio Communications purposes. That a ships must have the required equipment inspected at least once every five years. That a conditional or partial exemptionmay be granted, in exceptional circimstances for a single voyage outside the sea area for which the vesselis equipped. 86. In GMDSS glossary of abbreviations , what does MID stand for? Maritime Identification Digits Mariners Information Department Maritime Identification Department Mobile Identification Digit 87. Your ship is a GMDSS ship, what is required on the capability of the VHF installed onboard you ship? The VHF transmitter output must be 30 watts for beter output and signals. A required channel for radio telephony (Transmit and received) of distress on any VHF channel frequency. The VHF must have a dedicated non scanning receiver capable of monitoring distress on DSC channel on VHF 16. 88. Frequency modulation is best describes from which of the following statement? Frequency modulation is subject to interference by atmospheric noise Both the amplitude and frequency are changed by the modulating signal. High level mixing of the final amplifier signal and the information signal. The information signal changes the radio carrier freqeuncy but the amplitude remains constant. 89. Concerning GMDSS Radio Operator requirements. which from the following statement is FALSE? FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 While at sea, adjustments to and the maintaining of GMDSS equipment may be performed by the GMDSS Radio Operator as long as the work is supervised by an onbard license GMDSS Radio Operator as long as the work is supervised by an on board licensed GMDSS Radio Maintainer. Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea and may elect to carry a GMDSS Radio Maintainer as well. All communications involving Safety of Life at Sea must be logged as long as the compulsory vessel was not involved in such commnications. Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea. 90. How many frequencies are available under GMDSS for DSC Distress related calls? Seven Four Five Six 91. How would you describe the primary based system of GMDSS? The linking of search and rescue authorities ashore with shipping in the immediate vicinity of a ship in Distress or in need of assistance VHF digital selective calling from ship to shore. Ship-to-ship Distress communications using MF or HF radiotelephony. Distress, Urgency and Safety communications carried out by the use of narrow-band direct printing telegraphy. 92. What does NBDP stands for? Network Band Division Printing Narrow Band Direct Process Narrow Band Direct Printing Navigational Band Direct Printing 93. Which from the following statement regarding 406 MHz EPIRB transmissions is CORRECT? Allow immediate voice communications with the RCC. Transmits a unique hexadecimal identification number Coding permits the SAR authorities to know if manually or automatically activated. GMDSS Radio Operator programs an I.D. into the SART immediately prior to activation. 94. What does the DSC control unit do if the GMDSS radio operates falls to insert updated FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 information when initiating a DSC distress alert? It will not automatically transmit the prtesent position of the vessel. It will not automatically transmit the time of transmission. It will not transmit the nature of distress. It will initiate the DSC distress alert and default information will automatically transmitted 95. How can rescue personnel detect that a SART is transmitting in the immediate vicinity? The SART signal appears as a target which comes and goes, the effect of heavy swells on a SART The DSC unit will react to the SART signal and respond with the two-tone auto alarm The SART can provide an approximate location to within a two nautical mile radius, per IMO Standards The SART blips on the PPI will begin arcing and eventually become concentric Circles 96. A ship makes a Routine manual DSC ship-to-shore DSC Alert but receives no response. When should be the alert repeated? After 5 minutes with the next alert 15 minutes later. At 2 minutes interval. After 2 minutes with the next alert 3 minutes later. At 5 minutes interval. 97. What is the IAMSAR procedural word that indicates, " I must pause for a few seconds, standby for further transmissions" ? Affirmative Negative Wait Break 98. How are the normal working conditions restored after radio Silence has been imposed? The rescue coordination center (RCC) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the distress frequency stating "SeelonceFeene " The rescue Coordination center (RCC) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the distress frequency stating "Mayday Relay" The rescue coordination center (RCC) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the distress frequency stating \"Prudonce" The rescue coordination Center (RCC) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the distress frequency stating \"Mayday" FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 99. What was the component of DSC Distress Alert contains? ID, position and vessel's call sign ID, position and name of vessel in distress ID, position and number of crew on board ID, position and the nature of distress 100. What is a ship earth station? An automated ship-to-shore distress alerting system. A maritime mobile satellite station located at a coast station. A mobile satellite station located on board a vessel. A communications system which provides line of sight communication between vessels at sea and coast stations. 101. VHF Channel 6 is exclusively used for what kind of communication? Inter-vessel safety and search and rescue Radio checks and time checks Radio direction finding Working with helicopters 102. Which system has the least effective radius of operations? MF SITOR (NBDP) VHF DSC NAVTEX HF SITOR (NBDP) 103. In observing the secrecy of communication, which of the following statement is not correct? the operator could divulged the contents of the messages received to unauthorized people the operator colud divulged the contents of the messages received to chief cook the operator could divulged the contents of the messages received to the master of the vessel the operator could not divulged the contents of the messages received to unauthorized people 104. What is defined as an area excluding sea areas A1 and A2 within the coverage of an INMARSAT geostationary satellite in which continuous alerting is available? Sea Area A4 Sea Area A1 Sea Area A2 Sea Area A3 FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 105. Which of the following would mean that a coast station would like to have a "personal call" with you? To have a telephone conversation with the port authorities. To have a telephone conversation for an account of a requested shore subscriber. To have a telephone conversation to the designated person. To have a telephone conversation with a person whose name is known. 106. What is the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER)? A coordinated radio direction finding effort between the Federal Communications Commission and U.S. Coast Guard to assist ships in distress. A satellite-absed distress and safety alerting program operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. A voluntary organization of mariners who maintain radio watch on 500kHz, 2182kHz and 156.800kHz. An international system operated by the U.S. Coast Guard providing coordination of search and rescue efforts. 107. Which of the following is used by radio communication facilities to identify their home country or base area in Digital Secective Calling (DSC)? Maritime Identification Digits Mobile Identification Number Marine Indemnity Directory Mobile Interference Digits 108. An area within the radio telephone coverage of at least One VHF Coast station in which continuous DSC distress alerting is available is called? Sea area A2 Sea area A3 Sea area A4 Sea area A1 109. What statement best describes demodulation? extracting intelligence from the radio carrier signal. Removing atmospheric noise from the signal. Separating the TELEX signals from the voice signals. Detuning the receiver to remove interfering signals 110. What is the most important practice that a radio operator must learn? Speak aloud so that he can be heard by the receiving station FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Monitor the channel before transmitting Operate with the lowest power necessary Transmit with the highest power necessary 111. How does the Type "D" or SAR information messages in the international NAVTEX system are numbered? "02" "03" "00" "01" 112. Who should establish VTS where traffic volume or risks justify it? Classification Societies Contracting Government IMO Port captains 113. Your just received a Distress relay on DSC-VHF channel 70, on what channel would you reply? VHF 13 VHF 16 VHF 70 VHF 6 114. In GMDSS, What is the VHF channel reserved for the bridge-to-bridge communication? Channel 13 Channel 1 Channel 70 Channel 2 115. What does AAIC stands for? Automatic Authority Identification Code Accounting Authority International Code Authority Accounting Identification Code Accounting Authority Identification Code 116. What is the precautionary measures for the vessel regarding DSC relays of Distress alerts? Should be avoided, unless an acknowledgement has not been heard. FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Are the best means to provide for a retransmission of Distress communications. Should be done for all Distress alerts received aboard the ship. should be transmitted to all ships involved in Distress traffic. 117. In Ship Reporting System, where language difficulties exist and in particular where requested by the Master or the shore based authority, the following should be used to send detailed information EXCEPT: Alternatively, the international Code of Signals Where possible the Standard Marine Communication Phrases The languages used should be English AIS text messaging 118. Which term describes the source of energy required to supply the GMDSS console with power if the ship's source of main or mergency energy falls? Emergency Power Ship\'s emergency diesel generator Reserve Source of Energy Ship\'s standby generator 119. Which channel is designated for GMDSS digital selective calling? Channel 6 Channel 70 (156.525 MHZ) 2182.0 KHZ 406 Mhz 120. At sea, all required equipment (other than Survival Craft Equipment), how it must be proven operational? Testing at least every 48 hrs Weekly testing of all Survival Craft equipment and other compulsory equipment Daily testing of the Survival Craft equipment and weekly test of the other equipment Daily testing or daily successful use of the equipment 121. What are the categories of ships required to participate in mandatory ship reporting system? Only ships not under command, restricted in their ability to maneuver or having defective navigational aids Any warship, naval auxlliaries or other ships owned or operated by a State only. Any ship regardless of tonnage, flag or type as far as she is within the service area of the FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 system. Only ships with gross tonnage of 5,000 and above. 122. Which of the following circuits combines a speech signal and a RF carrier? Noise blanker Beat frequency modulator Discriminator Modulator 123. Which from the following features is a non component of a 406 MHz satelite EPIRB? Float-free release bracket Emergency transmission on 406.025 MHz 121.5 MHz emergency homing transmitter Aural locator signal 124. Which of the following schedule should be carried out for lead acid battery to indure a full specific gravity? once per International voyage weekly daily monthly 125. When do NAVTEX broadcasts typically achieve maximum transmitting range? Middle of the night Local Noontime Post Sunrise Sunset 126. What does MSI stands for? Maritime Services Information Maritime Safety Information Maritime Safety Identities Maritime Safety International 127. The ITU that facilitates the assigned MID numbers to country, how many digits are in the Maritime Identification Digits(MID)? 5 FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 7 3 6 128. How long must the radio log be retained on board before sending it to the shoreside licensee? At least 90 days after the last entry At least 30 days after the last entry At least two years after the last entry At least one year after the last entry 129. Which term describes the ability of a GMDSS transceiver to discriminate between multiple signals? Clarity Selectivity Linearity Sensitivity 130. What is a distress communication? An official radio communications notification of approcahing navigational or meteorological hazards. Communications indicating that the calling station has a very urgent message concerning safety. An internationally recognized communication indicating that the sender is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance. Radio communications which, if delayed, will adversely affect the safety of life or property. 131. What kind of information can be achieved from a NAVTEX? Course snd speed of own ship.. Routes for sailing. Satellite postions. Navigational warning. 132. Can Routine DSC Alerts be made on 2187.5 KHz? Between 1700 and 1900 UTC Between 0900 and 1700 UTC At NO time FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 At ANY time 133. Which of the following statement concerning MMSI isTRUE? All shipstation MMSI must begin with a single zero and include the MID All Coast Station MMSI must be 9 digits and begin with 2 zeros followed by the MID None of the above All group station MMSI must begin with the MID 134. Which from the following statement best describes amplitude modulation? The amplitudes in the sideband(s) changes but the radio carrier frequency remains constant. The amplitude of the carrier is changed but there is still only a single frequency being transmitted. The character data from the terminal is changed to audio tones,. The frequency is varied in synchronization with the modulating signal. 135. What is the best way to test the Inmarsat-C terminal? If the "Send"light flashes, proper operation has been confirmed. Compose and send a brief message to your own Inmarsat C terminal Send a message to another ship terminal Send a message to a shore terminal and wait for confirmation. 136. Under what International convention the Automatic Identification System (AIS) was introduced? IMO STCW-95 SOLAS UNCLOS 137. Which statement concerning homing signals in the GMDSS is FALSE? A homing signal is detected by the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites. A homing signal cannot be detected by a GPS receiver. A homing signal provides a bearing for rescue personnel to follow to the signal\'s source. A homing signal may be transmitted by equipment attached to the survival craft. 138. In the VHF DSC, what is the channel used for both distress alerting, and calling for public correspondence? Channel 20 Channel 50 FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Channel 60 Channel 70 139. How could a SART's effective range be maximized? The SART should be placed in water immediately upon activation Throw SART into the sea as soon as possible to begin transmitting If possible, the SART should be mounted horizontally so that its signal matches that of the searching radar signal Switch the SART into the \"high\" power position 140. How would you use the radiotelephone safety signal? "Securite " repeated 3 times "MAYDAY" repeated 3 times "Calling all stations"repeated 3 times "PAN PAN" repeated 3 times 141. Choose from the following ITU List that contains important information for the mariner in relation to radiocommunications, including the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) and CP (Public Correspondence) service? ITU LIST VIIA List of Call signs and Numerical Identities ITU LIST IV Coast Station / List of Radiodeterminations and Special Service ITU LIST V List of Ship Station and Maritime Mobile Service Identity ITU LIST VI List of Radiodetermination and Special Service Stations 142. Which of the following indicates a ship station MMSI? 003572946 623944326 548123400 623945326 143. What is the code normally used by a LESO to allow automatic access to its information retrieval\database? 70 91 6(x) 92 144. A DSC Distress call is received by your vessel and your transceiver frequency display reads: FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Transmit= 4207.5 kHz and Receive = 4207.5 kHz with J3E emission - what information can you infer from this? The DSC call requested voice on 4207.5 kHz simplex but the requested alternate frequency is improper The DSC call came in on 4 MHz DSC. You should set-up your transmitter and respond on the appropriate voice follow-on frequency of 4177.5 kHz. The DSC controller decoded the requested voice frequency as 4207.5kHz simplex and your DSC controller has automatically set-up you transceiver and therefore the requested alternate frequency is correct. The DSC call came in on 4 MHz DSC. You should set-up your transmitter and responde on the appropriate voice follow-on frequency of 4207.5kHz. 145. Explain what will cause an individual battery cell to reverse polarity? Insufficient charging which does not bring all of the cells up to full charge. When discharging the battery string if a cell becomes weaker than the remainng cells, the discharge current will effectively charge the weaker cell in reverse polarity. The carging circuits are connected in the correct polarity but all of the cells are equally charged. High discharge rates without allowing for a cool down period. 146. In flag signaling, what does a hoist or signal is said to be at the DIP when it is hoisted? Halfway to the mast about half of the full extent of the halyards To the full extent of the halyards Both b and c 147. What are the conditions, under GMDSS, whereby a ship is NOT allowed to depart from any port? The vessel is carrying more than the required number of qualified GMDSS radio operators. The vessel is not carrying a GMDSS radio maintainer, but has provided for shoreside maintenance plus duplication of equipment if required. The vessel has a temporary waiver of its radio license and Safety Certificate. The vessel is not capable of performing all required Distress and Safety functions. 148. What is false regarding the Inmarsat L-band EPIRB? It will be activated when the ship sinks Instant alerting Minimum battery capacity is 48 hours Global coverage FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 149. Which of the following information is " NOT " vital in a distress follow-on voice transmission after a DSC alert? Ship's position nature of distress and assistance requested. Physical description of the vessel and number of person on board. Company emergency contact information. Ship's name, call sign and MMSI number. 150. Why is regular updating of a ships' position in an Inmarsat-C installation is necessary? To enter the correct data to the disk antenna. To have the correct position in case of accidents. To keep the correct Inmarsat region. To keep abreast with AMVER reporting. 151. In a distress follow on voice transmission after a DSC Alert, what information should be included? Ship's Name and Call sign, MMSI number & position, the nature of distress and assistance requested. Ship's Name and Call sign, repeat IMN, provide any other information that might facilitate rescure. Ship's Name and Call sign, MMSI number, DSC frequency used and any other information that might facilitate rescue. Ship's position, Ship\'s IMN, the nature of distress and assistance requested. 152. What is the primary purpose of bridge-to-bridge Communications? All short range transmission aboard ship Transmission of Captain\'s orders from the bridge Navigational communications Search and rescue emergency calls only 153. Distance from earth of F layer of the ionosphere ? 50-95 kms None of the above 95-130 kms 160-400 kms 154. What does MRCC stands for? Maritime Rescue Council Coordinator FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Maximum Rescue Coordinating Centre Maritime Receiver Center Council Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre 155. Which of the following terms is defined as a back up power source that provides power to radio installations for the purpose of conduting Distress and Safety communications when the vessel's main and emergency gerators cannot? emergency Back-up Generator (EBG) Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) Reserved Source of Energy (RSE) Reserve Source of Diesel Power (RSDP) 156. Which term describes the ability of a receiver to discriminate between multiple signals? Selectivity Noise floor Sensitivity Tuning rate 157. Which of the following statements concerning MMSI is true? All Coast Station MMSI must be 9 digits and begin with 2 zeros followed by the MID All group station MMSI must begin with the MID All ship station MMSI must begin with a single zero and include the MID None of the above 158. Which of the following EPIRB's is most likely to be used to transmit a Distress alert signal? 121.5/243 MHz EPIRB's 406 MHz EPIRB's X-Band EPIRB's S-Band EPIRBs 159. GMDSS is required for which of the following? Coastal vessels of less than 300 gross tons All vessels Capable of international voyages SOLAS Convention ships of 300 gross tonnage or more Vessels operating outside of the range of VHF coastal radio stations 160. What does PLB stands for? Public List Beacon FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Personal Locator Beacon Personal Life Band Public Locator Beacon 161. Choose from the following statement about the term duplex "ITU Channel"? It refers to VHF channels 128 and 60-88 It refers to a vessel\'s SELCAL number. It is a series of frequency pairings used for ship-ship communications. It is a standardized series of frequency pairings for common use. 162. What will occur if a GMDSS Radio Operator initiates a DSC Distress transmission but does not insert a message? The transmission will be made with \"default\" information provided automatically. The receiving station will poll the DSC unit of the vessel in Distress to download the necessary information. The transmission is not initiated and \"ERROR\" is indicated on the display readout. The transmission is aborted and an alarm sounds to indicate this data must be provided by the operator. 163. You observed a floating wreck of a small fishing boat, what priority of DSC call are you going to send? Routine Urgency Safety Distress 164. Which GMDSS equipment is associated with the land or terrestrial systems? EPIRB Inmarsat-C VHF-MF-HF GPS 165. When a vessel rendering medical assistance to another distressed vessel or aircraft, the following equipment must be ready for possible use EXCEPT: Rescue litter Medical supplies and medicines Shelter Clothing FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 166. The kind emission classes which can be used on 2182 KHZ is any of the following "except" ? R3E J3E A3E G3E 167. Which of the following system is most likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances? the VHF DSC the Safety NETTM the Inmarsat the MF-HF radiotelephony 168. How would you describe DSC equipment operation on VHF Ch.70 should be tested? weekly by means of an Intenal test daily by means of a test call with a coast station daily by means of an Internal test weekly by means of a test call with a coast station 169. What is the main reason why a dipole antenna is usually mounted as high as possible? To increase the range of VHF transmissions To reduce damage from funnel emissions To improve satelite synchronization To improve reception of Navtex broadcasts 170. Reference to Radio Regulation Article 1 Section III, Radio Services. What is meant by a radiocommunication service between earth stations at given positions, when one or more satelites are used? inter-satelite service fixed satelite service space operation service mobile-satelite service 171. What is the code used to gain access to a store-and-forward unit (sfu) for international calls? 21 17 24 22 FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 172. What is the term that describes a transistor's ability to amplify signal? Forward resistance Forward voltage drop Gain Tune 173. What is the term for a modulation in which no signal is present between pulses? Pulse modulation PSK FSK QAM 174. In an instance, where a seafarer is contracted with a dreaded disease onboard, where a Second Officer is acting as doctor, and he does not know what specific medicine to be given. What category of urgency message will the Master send ashore? Medical advise message Medical assistance Urgency message Radio Medico 175. Who provides round the clock free radio-medical assistance to patients onboard ships flying any flag all over the world? MRCC CIRM WHO CES operators 176. What is the international VHF digital selective calling Channel? 156.525 MHZ 156.526 MHZ 156.527 MHZ 156.524 MHZ 177. Which of the following conditions that would be a symptom of malfunction in a 2182 kHz radiotelephone system? A much lower noise level observed during daytime operation. When testing a radiotelephone alarm on 2182 kHz into an artificial antenna, the Distress frequency watch receiver become unmuted an improper testing procedure. If no indication of power output when speaking into the microphone Failure to contact a shore station 600 nautical miles distant during daytime operation. 178. After using DSC to set up Routine RT communications between a ship and a coast station. Who will be the control station? FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 The coast station The nearest ship in the vicinity Any coastguard station The nearest MRCC 179. Which of the following steps should be taken, if possible, when the vessel must be abandoned because of a distress situation? Program the SART and EPIRB to transmit the vessel\'s location and Situation No additional steps are needed as the SART and EPIRB will both automatically float free and Operate properly Alert the Coast Guard by using the survival craft\'s portable INMARSAT unit Place the SART and EPIRB in the \"on\" position and secure them to the survival craft. 180. Whcih statement concerning radio log archival by the station licensee is false? Retain for two years if there are no distress entries. Logs related to an investigation may not be destroyed without specific authorization. retain for three years if there are Distress entries. Retain for one year unless there are Distress or Urgency entries. 181. Which statement is NOT true regarding the SART? Transmits a distinctive Code or easy recognition Operates in conjunction with a vessels S-Band radar Responds to interrogations by a vessels X-Band radar Transmits on the 9 GHz band reserved for navigational radar 182. The SART operates on 9GHZ. What radar band do frequency belong to? Z-band A band X-band B-band 183. Reference SOLAS IV, Regulation 2, what is meant by an area excluding sea area A1, within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one MF coast station in which continous DSC alerting is available Sea Area A4 Sea Area A2 Sea Area A3 Sea Area A1 184. What is the fundamental principle for imposing radio silence? To ensure that only voice communications can be effected on the Distress frequency or channel. To ensure that a distressed vessel will have a \"window\" twice each hour for transmitting routine messages. FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 To ensure that interference to proprietary communications is minimized. To mitigate the risk of inteference on a frequency or channel being used for emergency communications. 185. Which of the following references should the GMDSS Radio Operator consult for information on the proper operation of the equipment? ITU list of Coast Station The Manufacturers operator manuals ITU list of Ship Station Admiralty list of radio station 186. What does RX stand for? Rescue Medical Prescription Radio Telex Receiver 187. The initial report required from a ship entering a ship reporting system should generally be limited to the following EXCEPT: IMO identification number MMSI number Ship's name Call sign 188. On receipt of a DSC Distress alert, how would you demonstrate your action? Silence the alarm, read the display screen and/ or printout and listen for any follow on transmissions. Read the display screen and/ or printout, silence the alarm, always call the Master to confirm the alert is real. Silence the alarm, read the display screen and/ or printout, only call the Master if the alert is within 500 nautical miles. Listen for any follow on voice/ TELEX transmission on the appropriate DSC frequency. 189. Reference SOLAS IV, Regulation 2 , what is meant by an area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF coastal station in which continous DSC alerting is available? Sea Area A2 Sea Area A3 Sea Area A1 Sea area A4 190. Which international body must a Ship Reporting System adheres to its measures adopted? USCG IMO Administrations FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Contracting governments 191. Explain what is the effect of temperature on the specific gravity of lead acid battery? Temperature has no effect on the specific gravity reading Higher temperature results in a higher specific gravity reading. Lower temperature results in a lower specific gravity reading. Higher temperature results in a lower specific gravity reading 192. What was the GMDSS-equipped vessel must carry if operating within Ocean Area A1, and outside of NAVTEX coverage? Equipment capable of maintaining a continous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz An Inmarsat-B terminal A GPS receiver. Equipment capable of reception of Maritime Safety Information by the Inmarsat enchanced group call system,or HF SITOR NDBP 193. Reference to Radio Regulation Article 1 section III Radio Services. What is meant by a radiocommunication service providing links between artificial satelites fixed-satelite service inter-satelite service mobile-satelite service space operation service 194. Which of the following ALRS Volume that is split across two publications and includes radio details for: A. Maritime Weather services B. Safety Information broadcasts C. Worldwide NAVTEX and SafetyNET information D. Submarine and Gunnery Warning details(Subfacts and Gunfacts) E. Radio-Facsimile Stations, frequencies and weather map areas. Volume 4 (NP284) Volume 1 (NP281) Volume 2 (NP282) Volume 3 (NP283) 195. What is the term refers to the supply of electrical energy required to supply radio installations on every ship for the purpose of conducting distress and safety radio communications in the event of failure of the ship's main and emergency sources of electrical power? Ship\'s emergency diesel generator Reserve Source of power Emergency power Ship\'s standby generator 196. In radiowave propagation, the distance traveled by a radio wave from one wave top to another is called? wavelength FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 period frequency wave band 197. How far away may the SART indicated by a series of dots on the radar screen display? 5 nautical miles 3 nautical miles 2 nautical miles 4 nautical miles 198. How would you demonstrate your action after sending a false Distress alert on MF? Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on 2174.5 kHz Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on 2182.0 kHz Send another DSC alert and follow on with voice on 2182.0 kHz Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on 2187.5 kHz. 199. Where was the functional requirements for GMDSS compatible vessels (vessel to which the SOLAS does not apply) are contained? In Schedule 3 of Marine Order 29 (Safety of Navigation and Radio equipment) 2016 In Schedule 3 of Marine Order 28 (Safety of Navigation and Radio equipment) 2016 In Schedule 3 of Marine Order 26 (Safety of Navigation and Radio equipment ) 2016 In Schedule 3 of Marine Order 27 (Safety of Navigation and Radio equipment) 2016 200. What does the message 1 in the DSC distress call contains? Nature of Distress Single character to indicate the type of communication which is preferred by the station in distress for subsequent exchange of distress traffic Time indication (UTC) when the Coordinates were valid Distress coordinate message 201. When operating in coastal Waters (sea area A1), what must a GMDSS equipped vessel maintain? Maintain a continuous DSC watch on VHF Channel 70 Maintain a continuous aural watch on 2182 kHz Maintain a continuous DSC watch on 8514.5 kHz Maintain a continuous DSC Watch on VHF Channel 16 202. For clarity and convenience of Admiralty List of Radio Signals(ALRS) with contents ranging from Maritime Radio Station listings to Maritime Safety Information Services worldwide. How many volumes it is split across? Six (6) Five (5) Eight (8) FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Seven (7) 203. What is meant a maritime global services that identify the ship's call sign, Inmarsat identities and serial number which may be transmitted by the ship's equipment according to SOLAS IV Regulation 2? AIS NAVTEX Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) EPIRB 204. Reference to Radio Regulation Article 1 Section IV Radio stations and system. What is meant by a station located either on the Earth's surface or within the major portion of the Earth's atmosphere and intended for communication? earth station land earth station terrestrial station space station 205. Which from the following instrument is used to measure the specific gravity of a lead acid battery? a voltmeter an ammeter a hydrometer a galvanometer 206. What is the standard phrase to indicate that you have completed your transmission and you are ready to receive? Roger, Out Over Roger Over and Out 207. Which of the following statement support that a dipole antenna should be mounted as high as possible? To improve reception of Navtex broadcasts To improve satelite synchronization To increase the range of VHF transmissions To reduce damage from funnel emissions 208. What would be the most appropriate HF bands for communicating from San Francisco to Taiwan or the Philippines? 16 or 22 MHz when daylight at each end and 8 MHz when dark at each end 8 MHz during daylight hours and 16 MHz during darkness 4 or 6 MHz during daylight hours and 8 MHz during darkness FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 12 MHz during daylight at each end and 2 MHz when dark at each end 209. Which term describes the source of energy required to supply the GMDSS console with power if the ship's source of main or emergency energy fails? Emergency power Reserve Source of Energy Ship\'s standby generator Ship\'s emergency diesel generator 210. What is the specific gravity reading to consider a fully charge lead acid battery in good condition? between 1250 and 1280 between 1100 and 1210 1080 1150 211. In most GMDSS equipment, which of the following is commonly used as visual indicator? LED Zener Diode FET Dimmer 212. Which equipment is required for all vessels over 300 gross tons and all passenger ships after august 1, 1993? VHF Tron air NAVTEX and Satellite EPIRB SART VHF Tranceivers 213. Which of the following channels and modes should be used when initiating a distress alert transmission? Channel 13 Radiotelephony and channel 16 DSC Channel 70 DSC Channel 6 DSC Channel 6 Radiotelephony 214. What does FAX stands for?. Forward Error Correction Frequency Shift Keying Forward Automatic Machine Abbreviation for Facsimile 215. Identify from the following frequency range for Super High Frequency? 30-300 MHz FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 30-300 GHz 300-3,000 MHz 3-30 GHz 216. Which EPIRB transmits a distress alert that is received and relayed by an INMARSAT satellite? L-Band EPIRBs. Category I EPIRBs. Class B EPIRBs. Class A EPIRBs. 217. How does a NAVTEX receiver programmed to reject certain messages? By pressing "00" in the transmitter I.D. Block By entering the selcall of the transmitting station The transmitting station's two digit identification can be entered to do select of its broadcast. By choosing a message category's single letter (A-Z) indentifier and the deselecting. 218. What is the mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the local VTS station to establish its position? Separation zone/line Reference line Reporting point Cardinal point 219. With reference to Radio Regulation Chapter 1 Article 1 Section IV 1.78. Which of the following is a station in the radio navigation service not intended to be used while in motion? Coast earth station Ship earth station Ship station Coast station 220. The SART is required to have sufficient battery capacity to operate in the stand-by mode for what period of time? Three days Forty-eight hours Four days Eight hours 221. What does FSK stands for? Frequency Shift Keying Forward Service Keying Frequency Service Key Fast Service Keying FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 222. What advantage does a vertical whip have over a long wire? It radiates equally well in all directions. It radiates a strong signal vertically. It radiates directionally for better propagation. It radiates more signal fore and aft. 223. What is the communication necessary for the coordination of ships and aircraft participating in a search and rescue resulting from a distress incident? Rescue Coordinating Center Coordinator Surface Search SAR coordinating communications On-Scene Communication 224. How would you describe the transmission of a Distress alert by a station on behalf of another vessel actually in Distress should not occur? When the responsible person at the Coast Station determines further help is necessary. When the mobile unit actually in distress is not itself in a position to transmit the distress alert. When the Master or responsible person on the mobile unit not in Distress so decides When communications between the Distress vessel and a Coast stations are already in progress. 225. What is the proper term used to describe a coast radio station that primary handles chargeable ship-to-shore message traffic of a routine nature? Accounting Authority. Network Coordination Station. Public Correspondence Station. Mobile Radio Service. 226. Which of the following is NOT a provision for maintenance should a ship operating in area A-1 must have ? At Sea Maintenance Duplication of equipment Onboard Radio technician Shore maintenance 227. If medical evacuations are being considered, what should be weighed for the benefits to both the person needing assistance and to the rescued personnel? Against partial loss of the subject injured, caused by a peril insured. The claim for cargo damages that may be held against the shipoowner. Against the inherent dangers of such operations. To maintain a high state of readiness against the posssibility of damage and subsequent flooding. 228. In Chapter 3 of the International Code of Signals, Section 2: Request for Medical Assistance, FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 which code should your message means "I need a Doctor, I have radiation casualties"? AN 2 BR 3 AN 1 BT 2 229. What would be the suitable antenna for a ship's VHF radio? Yagi antenna Whip antenna Back stay Long wire 230. Choose from the following statement regarding the additional equipment carriage requirement imposed for the survival craft of vessels over 500 gross tons? Four additional portable VHF radios are required. A second radar transponder is required The ability to communicate in all modes with any shore station Additional carriage of two radio equipped lifeboats aft 231. How does a SART signal appears on the RADAR screen looks like? It transmits "SOS" and the vessel's name and position in slow speed Morse Code It will appear on a radar unit PPI as a line of dots radiating outward with the innermost dot indicating the SART position None of the above It will appear on a radar unit\'s PPI as a line of dots radiating outward with the outermost dot indicating the SART's position 232. What does LUT Stands for? Local User Terminal Local User Transport Land User Terminal Land User Transport 233. Where are the operational details of the stations transmitting maritime safety information to be found? ITU list of call sign and special numerical identities. ITU list of ship station ITU list of radio determination and special service stations ITU list of coast station 234. What was the GMDSS-equipped vessel must carry if operating within Ocean area A1, and outside of NAVTEX coverage? FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 A GPS receiver. Equipment capable of maintaining a continuous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz An Inmarsat-B terminal Equipment capable of reception of Maritime Safety Information by the Inmarsat enchanced group call system, or HF SITOR (NBDP) 235. Which from the following statement relate the obligation of a vessel under GMDSS? Vessels operating under GMDSS, outside of areas effectively serviced by shoreside authorities, operating in sea areas A2, and A4 may be required to render assistance in Distress situations. Every ship is able to perform those communication functions that are essential for the safety of the ship itself and of other ships. Vessels over 300 gross tons my be required to render assistance if such assistance does not adversely affect their port schedule. Only that vessel, regardless of size, closet, to a vessel in distress, is required to render assistance. 236. Which of the following is impossible to transmit via Inmarsat-C ? Voice Text for delivery by fax TELEX x400 data services 237. What is the worldwide system operated exclusively to support Search and Rescue (SAR) and make information available to all Rescue Coordination Centers (RCCs)? INSPIRES IAMSAR SARSAT AMVER 238. How would you describe the normal working conditions restored after radio silence has been imposed? The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the distress frequency stating "SEELONCE FEENEE". The Land Earth Station (LES) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the Distress frequency stating "SEELONCE FEENEE". The Coastal Earth Station (CES) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the Distress frequency stating "SEELONCE FEENEE". The Public Correspondence Station (PCS) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the Distress frequency stating "SEELONCE FEENEE". 239. At anchorage your vessel is on fire what flag signal you should hoist to alert other ship? "F" "J" FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 "K" "M" 240. Under GMDSS, a compulsory VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation must be tested at what minimum intervals at sea? Annually, by a representative of the FCC Monthly At the annual SOLAS inspection. Daily 241. What does DCE stands for?. Direct Circuit Termination Equipment Data Circuit Equipment Direct Circuit Equipment Data Circuit Termination Equipment 242. Which of the following license meets the requirement to serve as a GMDSS operator? GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License GMDSS Radio Operator's License Marine Radio operator's Permit General Radiotelephone Operator's License 243. What element of a DSC call indicates the type of distress situation? Message 1 of distress calls Message 2 of distress calls Message 4 of distress calls Message 3 of distress calls 244. How would you describe the main purpose of transmissions on 2174.5 kHz? It is for NAVTEX English language broadcast It is for ship-to-ship RT communications for the Safety of Navigation It is for MF telex distress, Urgency and safety messages It is for routine ship-to-ship telex messages on HF 245. What might be used as a homing signal by the search and rescue vessels in the immediate vicinity of the ship in distress? 406 MHz signal from a satellite EPIRB Strobe light Flare gun A 121.5 MHz emergency transmitter in a Safelite EPIRB 246. Which of the following satellite systems if of particular & dedicated importance to search and rescue missions under GMDSS? GPS FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 iridium Inmarsat COSPAS / SARSAT 247. What is the proper format for a Distress follow on voice transmission (3x is three times)? Mayday 3x, this is Ship\'s Name/Call sign once, Ship\'s position, nature of distress and assistance requested. All ships 3x, this is Ship\'s Name/Call sign 3x, Ship\'s position, nature of distress and assistance requested. Mayday 3x, this is Ship\'s Name/Call sign 3x, Ship\'s position, nature of distress and assistance requested. All station 3x, this is Ship\'s Name/Call sign 3x, Ship\'s position, nature of distress and assistance requested. 248. How many pieces of SART must be provided for a ship of 500 gross tonnage & above? 3 2 4 1 249. According to International Regulations, what is the other use of VHF Ch. 06? for ship to shore communications. For routine DSC alerting for on board communications For ship to aircraft engaged in SAR operations 250. Which of the following equipment should be tested at least once a month and details entered in a radio log? SART, EPIRB and handheld VHF sets. NAVTEX Reserve source of energy if not a battery. Each printer for adequate paper. 251. Your ship received a distress relay DSC freq. 2187.5 kHz. You Would acknowledge by radio telephony on what frequency? 8290.0 kHz 2182.0 kHz 4207.5 kHz 6312.0 kHz 252. The International Telecommunication Union facilitates the assignment of MIDs to countries. What is the allocated MID number for the Philippines? 567 533 FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 574 548 253. The establishment and operation of a ship reporting system should take the following into account EXCEPT: Distress Urgency Safety Polluition purposes 254. Which of the following channel an operator may use, when conducting on-board VHF communications? Ch.12 or 13 Ch.15 or 17 Ch.13 or 6 Ch.16 or 6 255. If the NAVTEX cannot be feasibly established, what system can be implemented to provide an automated service in coastal waters to receive MSI? VHF DSC AMVER ARQ SITOR Safety/NET 256. If a NAVTEX warning message is received but it contains too many errors to be usable, what should a GMDSS Radio Operator's action? Listen to appropriate VHF weather channel for repeat warnings. Ignore it. Vital NAVTEX messages will be repeated on the next scheduled broadcast. Contact the NAVAREA coordinator and request a repeat broadcast. Initiate a request for Category A, B, L and D messages 257. At mid-day, what would be the best choice in attempting to communicate with the shorestation 15 miles (24 KM) distant? VHF Band DSC MF HF 258. Which of the following statements concerning GMDSS Radio Operator requirements is false Whicle at sea, adjustments to, and the maintaining of, GMDSS equipment may be performed by the GMDSS Radio Operator as long as the work is supervised by an on board licensed GMDSS Radio Maintainer. FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea. Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea and mya elect to carry a GMDSS Radio Maintainer as well. All communications involving Safety of life a at sea must be logged as long as the compulsory vessel was not involved in such communications. 259. You have received the 9 digit MMSI of a ship in distress. In which ITU publication would you find the name of the ship? ITU list of ship station Admiralty list of radio signals ITU list of coast stations List of call signs and numerical identities 260. What does DTE Stands for? Data Transport Equipment Digital Transport Equipment Data Terminal Equipment Digital Terminal Equipment 261. Which equipment on the bridge is used for locating a SART? Radar AIS Navtex RDF 262. From the following statement, how would you best describes amplitude modulation? It is the frequency is varied in synchronization with the modulating signal. It is the amplitude of the carrier is changed but there is still only a single frequency being transmitted. It is the character data from the terminal is changed to audio tones. It is the amplitudes in the sidebands(s) changes but the radio carrier frequency remains constant. 263. What does SES stands for? Ship Emergency Station Ship Earth Station Services Extra Station Surface Earth Station 264. How should communications be conducted on ship reporting, taking into account any other relevant guidelines, criteria, regulations or instruments developed by IMO? In conformity with IMO resolution A 401 (92) In conformity with IMO resolution A 356 (92) FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 In conformity with IMO resolution A 851 (20) In conformity with IMO resolution A 433 (20) 265. Which of the following equipment should be tested at least once a month and details entered in radio log? NAVTEX Each printer for adequate paper SART, EPIRB and handheld VHF sets. Reserve source of energy if not a battery. 266. How would you explain the effect of a dirty battery terminals? may cause a excessive gassing may cause a decrease in the voltage of the battery when on load may cause an increase in charging voltage may cause a decrease in the discharge current when off load 267. How would you classify the MMSI number 002570700? It is aircraft station It is a coast station It is a ship station It is ship earth station 268. What type of modulation is most commonly used for VHF packet radio transmission? SSB CW FM AM 269. Choose from the following is the Appropriate Safety Convention Certificate, ITU Master Plan of GMDSS Coast Stations, and ITU manual for Maritime Mobile station? ITU List IV & List V, Appropriate Safety Convention Certificate & IMO manual for Maritime Mobile stations Appropriate Safety convention Certificate, ITU Master Plan of GMDSS Coast stations, and ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations ITU List IV List & List V, Appropriate Safety Convention Certificate & ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations ITU Master Plan of GMDSS Coast stations, ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations, ITU List IV & List V 270. Which Regulation from the SOLAS Chapter IV states there shall be available at all times, while the ship is at sea, a supply of electrical energy sufficent to operate the radio installations and to charge any batteries used as part of a reserve source or sources of energy for the radio installations? FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Regulation 13 Regulation 12 Regulation 16 Regulation 14 271. What is the primary frequency range for terrestial communications using skywave propagation? 30-300 MHz 3-30 MHz 300-3,000 kHz 10-30 MHz 272. What is most common type of antenna for GMDSS MF-HF? TV antenna Coaxial cable antenna Wire antenna Vertical whip 273. What is the requirement for emergency and reserve power in GMDSS radio installations? Only one of the aboe is required if a vessel is equipped with a second 406 epirb as a backup means of sending a Distress alert. An emergency power source for radio communications is not required if a vessel has proper reserve power (batteries) A reserve power source is not required for radio communications. Compulsory ships must have emergency and reserve power sources for radio communications. 274. What is the primary purpose of the GMDSS? Effective and inexpensive communications Provide additional shipboard systems for more effective company communications Automate and improve emergency communications for the world\'s shipping industry Allow more effective control of SAR situations by vessels 275. Which maintenance functions can a GMDSS Radio operator perform? The operator may install an EPROM in order to ensure that the equipment continues to operate within legal constraints. The operator is responsible for ensuring that INMARSAT antennas are free of build-up soot and clear of obstacles. All levels of maintenance must be performed by a licensed GMDSS radio maintainer. The operator can make fine internal adjustments to the transmitter as long as the output power does not change by more than one percent. 276. When performing battery maintenance, what is the purpose of petroleum jelly? to protect exposed terminals and connectors to protect the battery casing from corrosion FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 to protect against acid leakage through cell top caps to protect hands from acid splashes 277. What element of a DSC call describes the emergency position with aid of 10 digits? Message 1 of distress calls Message 4 of distress calls Message 2 of distress calls Message 3 of distress calls 278. Which sideband is normally used for 10-meter HF, VHF and UHF single-sideband communications? Inverted sideband Upper sideband Suppressed sideband Lower sideband 279. The AIS-SART should be capable of transmitting messages of a unit in distress EXCEPT: Position. Safety information. Static information. Type of ship. 280. How could the search vessel's GMDSS radio operator interrogate a survival craft SART? The SART signal is interrogated by the vessel AIS equipment and the bearing and positiion can be determine. By switching ON the search vessels SART it responded automatically detecting other vessels SART signals The SART automatically responded when it is detected by the search crafts or other vessel's on X- band radar signal. By activating the emergency position-indicating radio beacon it will point to the direction of the SART. 281. Under what conditions would you relay a DSC distress alert? When the master of the vessel in distress considers that further help is necessary When your vessel is not in position to render assistance When your position is too far away from the vessel in distress If the mobile unit in distress is incapable of further distress alert communications. 282. In the EGC Safety net service, what type of NAVTEX warning is letter "D" represent? SatNav messages Navigational Warning Information Search and Rescue information Meteorological Warning information FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 283. What type of station would be assigned the call sign YBRV2? Bulk carrier Container ship Navy Landing craft Passenger ship 284. What does a NAVTEX receiver do when it runs out paper? Listen to appropriate VHF weather channel for NAVTEX mesages that was not printed. The unit cannot operate, and all subsequent MSI broadcast are missed until the paper is replaced. The system will automatically change from receiving MSI by NAVTEX to receiving it by SafetyNETTM so that no message will be lost. It will give off either an audible and/or visual alarm. 285. If the Watch Officer hears "PAN PAN" spoken three 3 times, what does it means: A Mobile unit is in need of immediate assistance None of the above The station is preparing to transmit an URGENT message possibly concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person A navigation or important meteorological warning should follow 286. What does SRR stands for? Standard Rescue and Regions Services Rules and Rescue Search and Rescue Regions Safety Regions on Rescue 287. How would you demonstrate your action after sending a false or accidental Distress alert on Inmarsat-C? Select the cancel false Distress alert option in the Distress Setup Menu and re-transmit the call. Press the "Distress Hot Key" then press the \"cancel\" key. Select " Transmit " or " SEND/REC " menu and send a cancellation message via the LES used for the Distress alert. Do nothing until the RCC contacts your vessel to determine if the Distress alert was genuine. 288. Choose from the following statement regarding a GMDSS equipped ship is FALSE? A conditional or partial exemption may be granted, in exceptional circimstances, for a single voyage outside the sea area for which the vessel is equipped. Ships must have the required equipment inspected at least once every five years. The regulations apply to all passenger ships regardless of size and cargo ships of 300 gross tons and upwards FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 Ships must carry at least two persons holding a GMDSS Radio Operator\'s License for distress and Safety radio communications purpose. 289. Which of the following is a functional or carriage requirement for compulsory vessels? A compulsory vessel must satisfy certain equipment carriage requirements based on the intended sea area of operation. A compulsory vessel must be able to transmit and respond to Distress alerts and carry only one (1) FCC licensed GMDSS Radio Operator in sea areas A1 & A2 None of these answer are correct A compulsory vessel must carry at least two(2) FCC licensed GMDSS Radio Operators in all sea areas as well as a GMDSS Maintainer in sea areas A3 & A4 290. At what point does a SART begin transmitting? When it is held horizontally as high as possible It must be manually activated If it has been placed in the \"on\" position, it will respond when it has been interrogated by a 9 GHz radar signal It immediately begins radiating when placed in the \"on\" position 291. What is the meaning of the acronym MSI? Maritime Safety Identification Maritime Service Information Maritime Services Identification Maritime Safety information 292. How would you classify from the following is commonly part of 406 MHz satellite EPIRB's? Automatic float-free bracket, 5-watt 121.5 MHz homing beacon, strobe light. A 5-watt 406 MHz alert beacon, Automatic Hydrostatic Release (ARM), strobe light. Automatic Hydrostatic Release (ARM), 1-watt 121.5 MHz alerting beacon , strobe light. A strobe light, automatic float-free bracket, 1-watt 406-MHz alert beacon. 293. What is the effect of temperature on the specific gravity of lead acid batteries? Higher temperature results in a lower specific gravity reading Temperature has no effect on the specific gravity reading. Lower temperature results in a lower specific gravity reading. Higher temperature results in a higher specific gravity reading 294. In GMDSS, What is the channel used for VHF DSC calling for distress and safety is? Channel 13 Channel 2 Channel 1 Channel 70 FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 295. Once activated, how is the signal of 406 MHz COSPAS-SARSAT is detected? Detected within half hour by the satellites concerned. Detected within one and a \hours by the satellites concerned. Always immediately detected by the satellites concerned. Only detected and directly passed on when an LUT is within the reach of the satellite. 296. If a vessel is operating 100 nautical miles from shore within range of shore based MF station, the vessel is operating within what area? Coastal waters Sea area A2 Navigation lanes Sea Area A4. 297. How is a distress message normally initiated through INMARSAT? By transmitting the distress message on the U.S. Coast Guard\'s dedicated monitoring channel. By addressing the word \"DISTRESS\" in the first line of the meassage\'s preamble................ All INMARSAT units have a dedicated key that can be pressed for immediate action. Certain INMARSAT units have a dedicated key that can be pressed for immediate action, while other systems provide menu-driven features. 298. What is usually the FIRST step for a GMDSS Radio Operator's action when initiating a distress priority message via Inmarsat? By contacting the CES operator and announcing a distress condition is in existence. By dialing the correct code on the telephone remote unit. By pressing a "Distress Button" or "Distress Hot Key(s)" on the equipment. By contacting the CES operator using the radiotelephone distress procedure "Mayday" etc. 299. Which of the following service or maintenance functions may NOT be performed by the holder of a GMDSS Radio Operator License? Reset tripped circuit breakers or replace defective fuses. Routine battery maintenance if used as part of the GMDSS station. Any adjustments or maintenance that may affect the proper operation of the station. Replacement of consumable items such as paper, ribbons, etc. 300. What is class "A" EPIRB? A satellite-based maritime distress and safety alerting system. A high efficiency audio amplifier. An alerting device notifying mariners of imminent danger. An automatic, battery-operated emergency position indicating radiobeacon that floats free of a sinking ship. 301. What are an ITU channels? International Telecommunication Union International Ships assigned working frequencies FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 An international designation of specific frequencies International Calling Frequencies 302. How would you describe the signal transmitted in J2B mode? It is a full carrier and two sidebands It has an upper sideband of 2 alternating tones. It has an upper sideband of a single tone switched on and off. It is a full carrier and one sideband. 303. How can SART's effective range be maximized? The SART into the sea as soon as possible to begin transmitting It must be mounted 1 meter above the sea surface while on board the survival craft It must be switched to Test position It must be switched to ON position 304. What does the DSC control unit do if the GMDSS radio operator fails to insert updated information when initiating a DSC distress alert? It wil initiate the DSC distress alert, but any station receiving it will have to establish contact with the distressed vessel to determine its identity, position and situation. It will initiate the DSC distress alert but, as no information will be transmitted, rescue personnel will not be able to identify the vessel, its position or its situation. It will initiate the DSC distress alert and default information will automatically be transmitted. It will abort the transmission and set off an audible alarm that must be manually rest. 305. A shore-to-ship distress alerts relay initiated by a station of a rescue coordination centre which receives a distress alert shall be addressed to any following, EXCEPT? Coastal and inland water Coast station Navigation lanes Inland and Coastal waters 306. What is the code used to obtain maritime assistance if the vessel requires assistance or towing or has encounter oil pollution, etc..? 43 39 41 42 307. Which of the following primary equipment for receiving Maritime Safety Information (MSI)? a SART a NAVTEX a INM-B an EPIRB FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 308. What is the proper procedure to be followed upon receipt of a distress alert transmitted by use of Digital Selective Calling Techniques? Ship stations equipped with narrow band direct printing equipment should respond to the distress alert as soon as practicable by this means Set Watch on the radiotelephone distress and safety frequency associated with the distress and safety calling frequency on which the distress alert was received Set watch on the DSC alerting frequency in the band of frequencies the alert was received Set a continuous watch on VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 and DSC on Channel 70 309. In a lifeboat or liferaft, what is a method of maximizing the effectiveness of a SART? Hold or mount the unit as high as possible Move the Switch to test position Switched ON the SART Throw the unit to the Sea 310. Which of the following systems is least susceptible to fading or static interference? Inmarsat HF SITOR (NBDP) MF-HF DSC Controller VHF ARQ 311. Reference to Radio Regulation Article 1 Section III Radio Services, what is meant by a mobile satelite service in which mobile earth stations are located on board ships, survival craft stations and emergency position-indicating radiobeacon stations may also participate in this service? maritime-mobile satelite service land mobile-satelite service land mobile service maritime mobile service 312. Reference to Radio Regulation Article 1 Section III Radio Service.. What is meant by a maritime mobile service in or near a port, between coast stations and ship stations, or between ship stations, in which messages are restricted to those relating to the operational handling the movement and the safety of ships and in emergency to the safety of persons? port operations service maritime radionavigation service ship movement service broadcasting service 313. Which from the following obligatory requirement for GMDSS? Coastal vessel of less than 300 gross tons Vessel operating outside of the range of VHF coast radio stations SOLAS Convention ships of 300 gross tonnage or more All vessels capable of international voyage FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 314. When positive information is received that a ship or a person on board is in grave and imminent and in need of immediate assistance, what is the emergency phase to be declared? Uncertainty phase Distress phase Critical phase SAR phase 315. What preparation to be carried out during an annual GMDSS station inspection? GMDSS operators may be required to demonstrate equipment competencies and any of required equipment that is not fully operational can be repaired at the next port of call as long as their functional. Licensed GMDSS operators may not be required to demonstrate equipment competencies but all required equipment must be fully operational. All required documents and publications might have to be produced and GMDSS operations may be required to demonstrate equipment competencies All required equipments must be fully operational and any required publications that are not current must been order. 316. What is normally received by the master through Inmarsat-C or NAVTEX relative to weather forecasting, detailing the condition, duration and the geographical extent of the advisory? Weather advisory. Weather transmission. Weather bulletin. Weather forecast. 317. Which of the following are required GMDSS functions? Bridge-to-Bridge communications, general communications, SAR communications. Bridge-toBridge communications, reception of weather map facsimile broadcasts, SAR communications. Reception of weather map facsimile broadcast, , SAR communications. Reception of weather map facsimile broadcasts, receiving company email, On-scene communications. 318. In the international NAVTEX System, what NAVAREA covered Philippine waters? XI VI IX V 319. Trading at GMDSS Sea Area A3 , how would you best describe as being an area within? It is within VHF RT range of at least one shore station providing continuous VHF DSC alerting It is within covereage range of the Inmarsat geostationary satelite system It is within 50 to 600 miles from the coast It is within MF RT range of at least one shore station providing continuous MF DSC alerting FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 320. Upon receipt of a Distress alert transmitted by use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) techniques, what is the proper procedure to be followed? Set watch on the radiotelephone Distress and Safety frequency associated with the Distress and Safety calling frequency on which the Distress alert was received. Set a continuous watch on VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 and DSC on Channel 70. Set watch on the DSC alerting frequency in the band of frequencies the alert was received. Ship stations equipped with narrow-band direct printing equipment should respond to the Distress alert as soon as practicable by this means. 321. How would explain the meaning of "Reserve Source of Energy"? Power to operate the radio installation and conduct Distress and Safety communications in the event of failure of the ship's main and emergency sources of electrical power. High caloric value items for lifeboat, per SOLAS regulations. The diesel fueled emergency generator that supplies AC to the vessel's emergency power bus. Diesel fuel stored for the purpose of operating the powered survival craft for a period equal to or exceding the SOLAS requirements. 322. Which of the following is an operating method that the transmission is made alternately in each direction of a telecommunication channel? Simplex-operation Half-duplex operation Duplex-operation Semi-duplex operation 323. In which IMO Convention does the guidelines and criteria for Ship Reporting System are associated with? STCW Table A-IV/2 SOLAS regulsation V/II ISM Code Chapter 9 Marpol Annex 3 324. What are the mandatory DSC watchkeeping bands/channels? VHF Ch-70 , 2 MHz MF DSC, 6 MHz DSC and 1 other HF DSC VHF Ch-70, 2 MHz NF DSC, 4 MHz abd 8 MHz DSC. 8 MHz HF DSC, 1 other HF DSC, 2 MHz MF, DSC and VHF Ch-70 2MHz MF DSC, 8 MHz DSC, VHF Ch-16 and 1 other HF DSC 325. In ICS, How would you show the signal for the phrase "I AM SINKING" ? The code signal "AQ" BThe code signal "CX" The code signal "DX" "The code signal "TI" FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 326. What is the principal advantage of NAVTEX radio warnings? Information on a given topic is only broadcast at specified times. They can be used by mariners who do not know Morse code. FM radio is necessary to receive these warnings. They cover a broad spectrum of the radio band allowing reception on almost any type of receiver. 327. Which of the following situations would normally use the voice designation "SECURITE"? Man Overboard Messages detailing important navigational warnings Engine failure in congested waters Mesage about steering gear failure in approaches 328. Your antenna tuner becomes totally inoperative. What would you do to obtain operation on 2 HF bands? Bypass the antenna tuner. Use a straight whip or wire antenna approximately 30 ft. long. Bypass the antenna tuner and shorten the whip to 15 ft. Without an operating antenna tuner, transmission is imppossible. It is impossible to obtain operation on 2 different HF bands, without an operating antenna tuner. 329. Select from the following system is most likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances? VHF DSC Inmarsat SafetyNETTM MF / HF radiotelephony 330. Select from the following are required GMDSS functions? Bridge-to-Bridge communications, general communications, SAR communications Reception of weather map facsimile broadcasts, receiving dompany email, On-scene communications. Bridge-to-Bridge communicaitons, reception of weather map facsimile broadcasts, SAR communications Reception of weather map facsimile broadcasts, receiving company email, On-scene communications 331. The sorting of MID assignments in numerical order reveals a regional structure, what is the first digit assigned to Europe? 4 2 7 5 332. If your vessel is in the southern Pacific Ocean near the Dateline, which of the following LES FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 should you select to update a distress alert message? Beijing (PRC) would be the best choice depending on SAR jurisdiction. Kumsan (South Korea) or Sentosa (Singapore) would be the best choice depending on SAR jurisdiction Yamaguchi (Japan) or Nakhoda (Russia) would be the best choice depending on SAR jurisdiction. Auckland (New Zealand) would be the best choice depending on SAR jurisdiction. 333. What does UTC stands for? Universal Transport Committee Universal Time Committee Universal Time Coordinated User Time Coordinated 334. For safety reason, radar reflectors fitted should produce reliable detection in practical conditions and perform in what type of radar? Both 3 GHz (S-Band and 9 GHz (X-band) 3 GHz (S-Band) Both 9 GHz (S-Band and 3 GHz (X-band) 9 GHz (X-band) 335. What is a SART stands for? Services and Radio Transmitter Services and Rescue Transmitter Search and Rescue Transponder Search and Rescue Transport 336. What is the IAMSAR procedural term that is used to separate portions of a message or one message from another? Roger Break Negative Affirmative 337. Choose from the following frequency bands would most likely provide reliable communications between two stations that are 100 miles (160 km) apart? Low Frequency(LF) band Very High Frequency (VHF) band Medium Frequency(MF) band High Frequency (HF) band 338. Which statement is false regarding a GMDSS equipped ship? Ships must have the required equipment inspected at least once evey five years Ships must carry at least two persons holding a GMDSS Radio Operator\'s license for distress FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 and Safety Radio communications purpose The regulations apply to all passenger ships regardless of size and cargo ships of 300 gross tons and upwards A conditional or partial exemption may be granted, in exceptional circimstances, for a single voyage outside the sea area for which the vessel is equipped 339. What is meant by the acronym "ECC" in a DSC message? Every Cipher Counted Error Check Counted Error check Character Even Characters Counted 340. How would you best describe Inmarsat-C operation? It is a digital store-and-forward system that also provides Enhanced Group Call, data reporting, polling and Distress alerting capabilities. It provides for voice, TELEX, high and low-speed data and compressed video commnications It requires a stabilized directional antenna. It is an analog-based system 341. How is NAVTEX receiver programmed to reject certain messages? By pressing \"00\" in the transmitter\'s ID block By Selecting a message category\'s Single fetter (A-Z) identifier The transmitting stations two digit stations two digit identification can be entered to deselect reception of its broadcasts By entering the Selcall of the transmitting station 342. What method to determine the condition of charge of a lead-acid battery? measuring the voltage off load measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte. measuring the temperature of the electrolyte measuring maximum current under load 343. What does GFR Stands for…? Global Frequency Rate Gold Franc Global Frequency Service Global Frequency Range 344. How would you describe the precautionary measures for the vessel regarding DSC relays of Distress alerts? It should be avoided unless an acknowledgement has not been heard. It should be transmitted to all ships involved in Distress traffic. Are the best means to provide for a retransmission of Distress communications. FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 It should be done for all Distress alerts received aboard the ship. 345. Which of the following is not a purpose of bridge-to-bridge communication? AMVER Reporting Security Communication Navigational Communications Safety of Navigation 346. Identify which from the following a SART may be triggered? a signal from COSPAS SARSAT EPIRB a signal from 3 cm / X band radar a signal from MF DSC a signal from 10 cm / S-band radar 347. When maintaining lead acid batteries, how would you show your understanding the importance of protective clothing should be worn? because the battery compartment may be in a dangerous location because there is risk of electric shock because a corrosive electrolyte is used because a volatile gasses may be emitted 348. Which of the following is required by GMDSS? Vessels operationg outside of the range of VHF coastal radio stations. Coastal vessels of less than 300 gross tons. SOLAS Conventions ships of 300 gross tonnage or more. All vessels capable of International voayages 349. What is the internationally recognized urgency signal? The letters \"TTT\" transmitted three times by radiotelegraphy. Three oral repititions of the word \"safety\" sent before the call. The word \"PAN PAN\" spoken three times before the urgent call. The pronouncement of the word \"Mayday\". 350. Reference to Radio Regulation Article 1 Section IV Radio station and systems, what is meant by an earth station in the fixed satelite service or in some cases, in the mobile -satelite service located at a specified fixed point or within a specified area on land to provide a feeder link for the mobile-satelite service? base earth station land mobile station land mobile earth station land earth station 351. Your ship received a Distress relay from a coast station on DSC VHF channel 70. How would the watch officer demonstrate his action? FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONTACT : 09171465943 He should retransmit theDSC call on Ch.70 to other vessels in the vicinity. He should monitor Ch.16 to determine if there are any genuine Distress communications. He should monitor Ch.06 to determine if there are any genuine Distress communications. He shouls transmit a voice \"Mayday Relay\" call on Ch.13. 352. You received an urgency call on VHF Channel 70. On what frequency are you going to listen for the complete message? Channel 16 Channel 70 Channel 12 Channel 13 353. What does USB stands for? Upper Side Band Unity Side Band User Services Band Universal Services Band 354. In Chapter 3 of the International Code of Signals, Section 2: Request for Medical Assistance, which code should your message means "I require a Helicopter urgently with a Doctor"? BT 3 BR 2 BR 3 BT 2 355. The print out of a Navtex self test shows a signal test pass but a noise test fail, what immediate action should be taken to? check the amplifier fuses check receiver is set up to receiver station for your area check that the receiver is set up to receive the correct message types consult the fault finding guide in the opera

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