MIDTERM-PABASA-2 Exam Quiz PDF
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John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Arevalo
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This document is a midterm exam quiz focused on ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) and nautical science that covers topics like ECDIS performance standards, electronic navigation charts, and international regulations.
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hat IMO Resolution that was adopted on 23rd November 1995 on ECDIS Performance Standards? A. IMO Resolution A.817(19) B. IMO Resolution A.818(19) C. IMO Resolution A.817(21) D. IMO Resolution A.818(21) A Which one below will classify as electronic navigational chart? A. Raster chart B. Vecto...
hat IMO Resolution that was adopted on 23rd November 1995 on ECDIS Performance Standards? A. IMO Resolution A.817(19) B. IMO Resolution A.818(19) C. IMO Resolution A.817(21) D. IMO Resolution A.818(21) A Which one below will classify as electronic navigational chart? A. Raster chart B. Vector chart C. RCDS D. SENC B Which type of electronic chart is said to be intelligent? A. S-52 B. Raster C. S-57 D. Vector D Which standard of specifications is for chart content and display aspects of ECDIS? A. HIO S-52 B. IHO S-52 C. IHO S-57 D. HIO S-52 B What regulation requires ships flying international routes shall be fitted with ECDIS? A. SOLAS Chapter IV B. SOLAS Regulation V/19 C. SOLAS Chapter V/18 D. SOLAS Regulation IV/19 B Which of the following is an advantage in using ECDIS? A. Over reliance B. Wrong settings C. None of the choices D. Availability D What could lead to a dangerous situation called Alarm deafness? A. Too frequent alarms on ECDIS B. normal frequency of alarms on ECDIS C. All of the choices D. Less frequent alarms on ECDIS A One of the great advantages of ECDIS over paper chart is? A. availability of raster charts B. all of the choice C. availability of electronic charts D. availability of vector charts C Which of the following is not an advantage in using ECDIS? A. Availability B. None of the choices C. Corrections D. Speed and accuracy B Which of the following is not an advantage in using ECDIS? A. Availability B. None of the choices C. Corrections D. Speed and accuracy B When is the last date all ships shall be fitted with ECDIS regardless of size? A. 1 July 2017 B. 1 July 2018 C. 1 July 2019 D. 1 July 2020 B Which IMO resolution made in 1998 permitting ECDIS in RCDS mode? A. MSC 70 (86) B. MSC 86 (70) C. MCA 86 (70) D. MCA 70 (86) B Which of the following is meeting the SOLAS Regulation V/19 Carriage requirements? A. ECDIS + ENC B. Paper charts C. ECDIS + ECS D. Radar Chart + Paper Charts B Is/are simply bitmap images created by scanning paper chart. A. Vector chart B. Raster chart C. Pilot chart D. Routeing chart B The file extensions are.BMP,.TIF,.GIF,.JPG A. Vector B. Raster C. Pilot D. SENC B Which display is isolated dangers which lie within the safe water defined by the safety contour? A. Standard B. Everything C. All D. Base D What regulating body supervises the electronic charts used in ECDIS? A. IMO B. IHO C. EMSA D. MARINA B Some ECDIS Devices is to store & display digital publication such as: A. Nautical Almanac B. List of lights & Radio Signal C. Sailing Direction D. All of the choice B ECDIS devices are also capable of displaying information from the vessel Machinery such as: A. Tachometer B. Propeller C. Rudder D. All of the choice C ECDIS could have numerous other connection allowing input from several other devices such as: A. Wind vane B. psychrometer C. Echo sounder D. All of the choices C There are cases where the improper use of ECDIS and reliance on electronic navigational charts (ENCs) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. led to ship groundings and collisions. B. Led to ship fire and explosion C. Led to ship damage and pollution D. Led to ship impounding and scrapping A Which statement is False: A. Navigators should retain awareness of situations by consulting other navigational aids, checking ship positioning and looking out of the bridge window. B. Using bridge equipment, such as radar, echosounders, the automatic identification system (AIS) devices and other position referencing units, bridge officers will not be lured into relying on ECDIS for all navigation C. They should use traditional terrestrial navigation techniques in conjunction with accurate dead reckoning and estimated positioning methods to double-check ecdis. D. There is NO need for lookouts to take bearings for cross-checks, for the technology is very advance like ECDIS and ARPA. D In using ECDIS the accident happened because of (except) A. poor ecdis management B. no positional awareness C. no check of the passage plan. D. The ecdis scale in use was aligned with the radar.. D Which ECDIS alarm will activate when the navigator will cross a depth less than the minimum set? A. Failure of echo sounder B. Vessel crossing safety contour C. System malfunction or failure D. Failure of the positioning system B. What is one of the competences required by an officer-in-charge of a navigational watch on board a ship of 500 GRT or more as specified in Table A-II/1 of STCW Code? A. Plan and conduct passage by ECDIS means B. Able to operate the ECDIS equipment on board ship C. Plan and conduct a passage and determine position D. Plan and conduct a passage as ordered by the Master C What is the navigational purpose of ENC intended for navigating along the coastline, either inshore or offshore? A. Coastal B. Approach C. Harbor D. General C What objects store information about other objects and they are not real-world objects? A. Spatial B. Collection C. Meta D. Cartographic C In accordance with performance standards which of the following is not mandatory sensor? A. Position force B. Ships identification device C. Transmitting heading device D. Speed and measuring device B What is the minimum display size of ECDIS? A. 19 inches B. 21 inches C. 20 inches D. 22 inches B On ECDIS top bar (Kongsberg), what does it mean if the background color of own ship position is grey? A. Position inaccurate B. Position source of error C. Dead reckoning D. Position highly accurate D What is the powerful tool in ECDIS that could reduce the amount of displayed information? A. Zooming in B. Zooming out C. Scamin D. Customizing C What is the navigational purpose of ENC intended for navigating along the coastline, either inshore or offshore? A. Coastal B. Approach C. Harbor D. General A What is the main advantage of a vector chart that users are assured for? A. Clearer data on display B. Completeness of layer data C. Data surveyed to approved standard D. Data verified by comparison with paper chart C What is the alarm when operator specifies the maximum stray distance on either side from own ship? A. Depth contour alarm B. Safety contour alarm C. Cross track error D. Position sensor alarm C Which sensor is not required by Class/International Maritime Organization in an ECDIS? A. LORAN-C / e-LORAN B. Continuous position source C. Speed and measuring device D. Gyro or transmitting heading device A Which ECDIS sensor provides own ship with direction from one point to another? A. Depth Measuring device B. Transmitting heading device C. Gyro D. Both A & C D What is the ECDIS alarm when it has surpassed the track boundary set by operator? A. Exceeded depth setting B. Exceeding cross track limit C. Exceeded the planned route D. Exceeded safety B Which standard compliments with S-52 standards? A. IEC 67114 B. IEC 61174 C. S-63 D. S-100 C Which standard focuses on data content of ECDIS? A. S-57 B. S-63 C. S-100 D. S-102 A Which display is isolated dangers which lie within the safe water defined by the safety contour? A. Standard B. Everything C. All D. Base D What is the major benefit with vector system electronic chart? A. Intelligence B. Ease of correction C. Easy operation D. Clearest display A What happens when a route crosses a user-defined dangerous area in ECDIS? A. The system ignores it B. An alert or indication is generated C. The display automatically switches to Full Display D. The user chart is deleted B What is the primary difference between raster and vector charts? A. Raster charts are made of pixels; vector charts are made of paths. B. Vector charts are always larger than raster charts. C. Raster charts can be scaled infinitely; vector charts cannot. D. Vector charts contain more detailed information than raster charts. A Which type of chart retains all the information found on a paper chart? A. Vector charts B. Raster charts C. Both raster and vector charts D. Neither B What is an advantage of using vector charts? A. They are larger in file size. B. They can blend colors better than raster charts. C. They require less electronic storage space. D. They are easier to read at any zoom level C What should be checked to avoid hazards while navigating using vector charts? A. The color scheme of the chart B. The appropriate zoom level and scale C. The chart\'s file size D. The history of the chart\'s creation B Why might a mariner face challenges when using vector charts? A. Vector charts are difficult to store. B. They present less information upfront and may require training to use effectively. C. Vector charts are not compatible with electronic devices. D. They are always more expensive than raster charts. B Why might mariners find raster charts easier to use compared to vector charts? A. They offer a more modern interface. B. They present more information in less space. C. They require no learning curve for those familiar with paper charts. D. They can be easily modified for personal use. C What potential risk might arise from relying solely on vector charts during navigation? A. Ignoring environmental conditions B. Underestimating the necessity of checking the appropriate zoom level C. Difficulty in viewing detailed chart information D. Increased file size leading to storage issues B What is a key advantage of using vector charts for navigation? A. They retain every detail from paper charts. B. They require less electronic storage space and are scalable. C. They have fixed font sizes that remain readable at all zoom levels. D. They provide more upfront information than raster charts. B ECDIS have the capacity to preserve the record of the track for the previous route A. 6 hours B. 10 hours C. 12 hours D. 24 hours C ECDIS required information for display A. Waypoints B. Soundings C. Radar targets D. Meteorological data B First shown on ECDIS database information chart A. Chart display B. Standard display information C. System display information D. Display base information B Recorded ECDIS data at one-minute interval A. Shalt RPM B. Course made good history C. Estimated time of arrival D. Vessel's course B ECDIS stands for \_\_ A. Electricity charter display and information system B. Electric chartered display information system C. Electronic chart display and information system D. Electronic chart displays information system C