Goc Marina Aug 08 2018
Goc Marina Aug 08 2018
Goc Marina Aug 08 2018
COMPETENCE 1 Transmit and Receive information using GMDSS subsystem and equipment and fulfilling the
functional requirements of GMDSS (GOC)
KUP1 – SEARCH AND RESCUE RDIO-COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING PROCEDURES IN THE
INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL.
2. How should the signal from a Search and Rescue Radar Transponder appear on a radar display?
a) A series of dashes.
b) A series of spirals all originating from the range and bearing of the SART.
c) A series of 12 equally spaced dots.
d) A series of twenty dashes.
3. How should the signal from an (AIS-SART’s) Search and Rescue Transmitter appear on AIS?
a) An eight identical position report messages .
b) A series of dashes.
c) A series of spirals all originating from the range and bearing of the SART.
d) A series of twenty dashes.
5. How are normal working conditions restored on a narrow band direct printing (NBDP) frequency on
which radio silence had been imposed?
a) The RCC that imposed the radio silence must transmit an NBDP message stating "SILENCE
FINI".
b) The CES that imposed the radio silence must transmit a NBDP message stating "SILENCE
FINI".
c) The Public Correspondence Station (PCS) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a narrow
band direct printing message on the distress frequency stating "SILENCE FINI".
d) The High Seas Service (HSS) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a narrow band direct
printing message on the distress frequency stating "SILENCE FINI".
7. Who may initiate a message indicating that distress traffic has finished?
a) The relay ship or shore station
b) The Rescue Coordination Center controlling a search and rescue operation
c) The vessel in distress
d) No message is required; when no distress traffic has been observed for a minimum of fifteen
minutes, it may be assumed that the radio silence imposed has been lifted.
8. In-charge of distress traffic during SAR operations when all participating ships are merchant marine
vessels….
a) On scene commander (OSC)
b) Rescue Coordination Center (RCC)
c) Coordinator Surface Search (CSS)
d) Local User Terminal (LUT)
9. You are the first vessel to arrive at the scene of a distress. Due to the volume of traffic on the radio, you
are an unable to communicate with the vessel in distress. What action should you take?
a) Broadcast “ Seelonce Distress “.
b) Broadcast “ Charlie Quebec-Mayday Quiet”.
c) Switch to Flag Hoists.
d) Key the microphone three times in quick succession.
10. An RCC or RSC may pass information to OSC or CSS in a standard format called?
a) SITREP
b) AUSREP
c) JASREP
d) MAREP
11. Several merchant ships arriving at the scene of a distress incident, one of them must assume the duties of
the Coordination Surface Search (CSS) which of the following statement is TRUE?
a) The CSS must be established by mutual agreement between the ship concerned.
b) CSS duties are always assumed by passenger vessels, or tankers in that order of precedence.
c) A tank vessel should never be assigned CSS duties unless only tank vessels are present.
d) The first vessel to arrive at a distress incident is designated as CSS.
13. Which of the following steps should be taken, if possible, when the vessel must be abandoned because
of a distress situation?
a) Alert the U.S. Coast Guard by using the survival craft's portable INMARSAT unit.
b) Program the SART and EPIRB to transmit the vessel's location and situation.
c) Place the SART and EPIRB in the "on" position and secure them to the survival craft.
d) No additional steps are needed as the SART and EPIRB will both automatically float free and
operate properly.
15. What stations may transmit on the frequencies in which distress traffic is taking place?
a) All stations for which silence was imposed by the Rescue Coordination Center or station
appointed to coordinate search and rescue activities.
b) All stations which are aware of a distress traffic.
c) Any station not itself in distress.
d) Any station in distress.
16. What stations may NOT transmit on the frequencies in which distress traffic is taking place?
e) Any stations for which silence was imposed by the RCC during SAR.
f) All stations which are aware of a distress traffic.
g) Any station not itself in distress.
h) Any station in distress.
17. Coastal warning type D in the EGC Safetynet service refers to:
a) Meteorological forecast
b) Search and Rescue Operation
c) Meteorological warning
d) NAVTEX message
20. With respect to Distress communications the MAIN function of the On Scene Co-ordinator (OSC) is to:
a) recover and switch off the EPIRB
b) deploy a SART to assist in homing
c) fix the position of the casualty using an EPIRB
d) Maintain communication with all Search and Rescue (SAR) facilities
21. What indication is given to the personnel of survival craft of the approach of another vessel?
a) The SART will provide a visual or audible indication of interrogation by a 3-cm radar.
b) The Satellite EPIRB will emit an audible signal.
c) The VHF portable radio will emit an audible alarm signal on 156.525 MHz.
d) The VHF portable will provide a visual indication.
23. While approaching towards a distress site you hear the message PRU-DONCE over the radio
telephone. What will you do?
a) Use that frequency only restricted working communication
b) Shift your radio guard to the working frequency that will be
c) Advise the sender of your course, speed, position, and ETA at the distress site
d) Resume base course and speed because the distress is terminated
25. The frequency band used as downlink frequency from the satellite to SES is the:
a) 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHZ (1.5GHZ )
b) 6425.0 - 6443.0 MHZ ( 6GHZ )
c) 3600.0 - 3623.0 MHZ ( 4 GHZ )
d) 1626.5 - 1646.5 MHZ (1.6 GHZ)
26. The frequency band used as uplink frequency from SES to the satellite is the:
a) 6425.0 - 6443.0 MHZ ( 6GHZ )
b) 3600.0 - 3623.0 MHZ ( 4 GHZ )
c) 1626.5 - 1646.5 MHZ (1.6 GHZ)
d) 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHZ (1.5GHZ )
27. Which of the following satellite systems is of particular importance to search and rescue missions under
GMDSS?
a) COSPAS/SARSAT.
b) AMSAT.
c) NASA/Arienne.
d) COMSAT.
28. A DSC call for public correspondence may be repeated on the same or another DSC channel, if no
acknowledgement is received within 5 min. Further call attempts should be delayed at least ____ if
acknowledgement is still not received?
a) 10 minutes
b) 15 minutes
c) 20 minutes
d) 30 minutes
29. Which is the key part of the search and rescue system under GMDSS?
a) COSPAS/SARSAT satellites.
b) AMSAT satellites.
c) NASA satellites.
d) US Space Agency satellites.
31. The SART operates correctly when interrogated by navigational radars with an antenna height of 15
meters at a distance of at least…
a) 5 nautical miles
b) 8 nautical miles
c) 10 nautical miles
d) 15 nautical miles
32. When making a DSC public correspondence call, how long would you wait before attempting to make a
second call with a station which does not answer?
a) 3 minutes
b) 5 minutes
c) 10 minutes
d) 15 minutes
35. What is the most common type of antenna for GMDSS MF-HF?
a) Horizontally polarized whip antenna.
b) Long wire antenna.
c) Vertically polarized whip antenna
d) None of the above.
37. A vertical quarter wave antenna with a good ground connection will:
a) Radiate omni-directionally.
b) Radiate directionally due to being grounded.
c) Not function due to being grounded.
d) Only be used in Satellite communications.
39. What advantage does a vertical whip have over a long wire?
a) It radiates equally well in all directions.
b) It radiates directionally for better propagation.
c) It radiates a strong signal vertically.
d) It radiates more signal fore and aft.
40. Which of the following statements about a VHF vertical antenna is true?
a) The longer a VHF antenna the greater the signal gain.
b) The radiation pattern is a cardioid.
c) Maximum radiation is directly overhead.
d) The radiation pattern is a figure eight.
42. What statement is true regarding the additional equipment carriage requirement imposed for the survival
craft of vessels over 500 gross tons?
a) Additional carriage of two radio equipped lifeboats aft.
b) A second radar transponder is required.
c) Four additional portable VHF radios are required.
d) The ability to communicate in all modes with any shore station.
1. What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on VHF?
a) Send a DSC cancellation message on Ch-70.
b) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on Ch-16.
c) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on Ch-13.
d) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on Ch-22A.
2. What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on MF?
a) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on 2187.5 kHz.
b) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on 2174.5 kHz.
c) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on 2182.0 kHz.
d) Send another DSC alert and follow on with voice on 2182.0 kHz.
3. When a false distress alert is detected during transmission on MFDSC YOU should?
a) Switch off transmitter immediately switch equipment on set equipment to channel 1.6 and make
broadcast to ALL. STATION cancelling the false alert.
b) Switch off transmitter immediately switch equipment on, set equipment to 2182 khs and make
broadcast to all station cancelling the false alert
c) Switch off transmitter immediately switch equipment on, tune equipment to all HF RT distress
frequency and make broadcast to all station cancelling the false alert .
d) Switch off transmitter immediately switch equipment on prepare cancellation message on
Inmarsat terminal and prepare cancellation message on Inmarsat terminal and transmit message
to nearest CES
4. What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on MF?
a) Send another DSC alert on 2187.5 kHz. and follow on with voice on 2187.5 kHz.
b) No action is necessary.
c) Send a DSC alert on all 7 DSC frequencies and follow on voice on 2174.5 kHz.
d) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on 2182.0 kHz.
5. What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on 8 MHz?
a) Make an "ALL SHIPS" call on all 5 H.F. telex channels canceling the alert.
b) Make an "ALL SHIPS" call on 8291.0 kHz canceling the alert.
c) Make a "MAYDAY" call on 8414.5 kHz canceling the alert.
d) Make an "URGENT" call on 8614.0 kHz canceling the alert.
7. What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on Inmarsat-C?
a) Press the "Distress Hot Keys” then press the "cancel" key.
b) Select "Transmit" menu and send a cancel message via the CES used for the distress alert.
c) Both of the above.
d) None of the above.
9. Which of the following statements concerning testing and maintenance of SARTs is true?
a) An at-sea GMDSS maintainer is not able to test a SART as it is hermetically sealed.
b) Testing a SART should be performed only in controlled environment as a test signal may be
misinterpreted as a genuine distress situation.
c) A SART's battery must be replaced within ninety (90) days after the expiration date imprinted on
the unit.
d) All of the above.
10. What does the DSC control unit do if the GMDSS Radio Operator fails to insert updated information
when initiating a DSC distress alert?
a) It will abort the transmission and set off an audible alarm that must be manually reset.
b) 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.
c) It will initiate the DSC distress alert, and default information will automatically be transmitted.
d) It will 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.
15. Which action is the most appropriate action for a GMDSS radio Operator to take in a distress situation
where immediate help is needed, but the vessel is not sinking nor need to be abandoned?
a) Transmit distress call by HF/MF/VHF DSC or Inmarsat
b) Transmit distress call by activating the radiotelegraph automatic alarm signal
c) Notify the RCC (Rescue Coordination Center) through VHF FM on Channel 13
d) Switch off EPIRB and SART manually
18. The action to be taken after sending a false Inmarsat-C Distress Alert is to:
a) Send a cancellation message, to all stations, on Ch16
b) Send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2182kHz
c) Send a cancellation message, to the RCC, using the same LES
d) Switch off the equipment only after contacting a Coast Station/RCC
20. The action to be taken after sending a false Distress Alert on VHF Ch70 is to:
a) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on Ch16
b) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2182kHz
c) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2187.5kHz
d) Switch off the equipment only after contacting a Coast Station/RCC
21. The action to be taken after sending a false Distress Alert on 2187.5kHz, indicating J3E, is to:
a) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2182kHz
b) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on Ch16
c) Switch off the equipment only after contacting a Coast Station/RCC
d) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2177kHz
22. The action to be taken after sending a false Distress Alert by EPIRB is to:
a) Send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2182kHz
b) Contact the appropriate RCC and cancel the alert
c) Send a cancellation message, to all stations, on Ch16
d) Send a cancellation message, to the RCC, using the same LES
23. If a GMDSS Radio Operator initiates a DSC distress transmission but does not insert a message, what
happens?
a) The transmission is aborted and an alarm sounds to indicate this data must be provided by the
operator.
b) The transmission is not initiated and "ERROR" is indicated on the display readout.
c) The transmission will be made with "default" information provided automatically.
d) The receiving station will poll the DSC unit of the vessel in distress to download the necessary
information.
2. Which characters are sent by the ship station by when opening HF Telex, to indicate a desire to send
message to AMVER?
a) OPR+
b) AMV+
c) HELP+
d) MSG+
4. How should port of departure eg. Liverpool, UK (53-25N, 003-00W) be written when preparing an
AMVER report?
a) J/LIVERPOOL, UK/53-25N/003-00W//
b) L/LIVERPOOL, UK/53-25N/003-00W//
c) M/LIVERPOOL, UK/53-25N/003-00W//
d) G/LIVERPOOL, UK/5325N/00300W//
7. How should longitude 116 deg. 24.3W be written when preparing an AMVER report?
a) 116°24.3W
b) 11624W
c) 116.4W
d) 116W
8. When rendering position reports in the INMARSAT system, the two digit- code to use is:
a) 43
b) 42
c) 41
d) 51
11. How should date and time for 1200 (GMT) on the 20th be written when preparing JASREP report?
a) 1200UTC20
b) 20TH1200Z
c) 201200UTC
d) 201200Z
13. When a ship has been overdue at destination or it failed to make an expected or safety report?
a) AMVER/SP//
b) AMVER/PR//
c) AMVER/DR//
d) AMVER/FR//
3. In Inmarsat operation what is the two- digit code which corresponds to medical advice :
a) 41
b) 42
c) 38
d) 32
5. Which of the following maintenance functions is not the responsibility of the GMDSS Radio
Operator?
a) Visual inspection of equipment, including the antenna and associated components.
b) Perform on-the-air verification checks.
c) Perform scheduled testing of the battery's charged condition.
d) Aligning the power output stage for maximum power.
6. Which of the following service or maintenance functions may NOT be performed by the holder of a
GMDSS Radio Operator License?
a) Reset tripped circuit breakers or replace defective fuses.
b) Routine battery maintenance if used as part of the GMDSS station.
c) Any adjustments or maintenance that may affect the proper operation of the station.
d) Replacement of consumable items such as paper, ribbons, etc.
***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. ARRIESGADO
Date: AUG. 08, 2018
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7. The following are the safety measure to be taken during handling storage battery in substation except
for?
a) Do not allow the battery to stand idle for long time.
b) Do not bring a flame inside the room.
c) Do not generate a spark inside the room.
d) Wear plash proof goggles, rubber gloves, while working with the battery.
8. A frequent maintenance is the basis for a reliable working condition of the battery, when working on
batteries, effective safety precautions must be taken except for;
a) Avoid over-discharging below 2.1 Volts for any cell
b) Ensure electrolyte level is maintained, but do not overfill, 1 cm above plates is adequate
c) Keep cells top clean and dry, check ventilation holes, tighten terminals and coat with Vaseline
d) Charge the batteries for more than specified.
9. A treatment aimed at preventing the death or further damage to health of an ill or injured person
perceived to be in a life-threatening condition:
a) Hospital confinement
b) General check-up
c) First aid
d) Outpatient confinement
10. What are the Radiofrequency radiation that generate energy via water molecules results in rapid
heating through an object?
a) Microwave radiation
b) Radioactive radiation
c) X-radiation and gamma radiation
d) Thermal radiation
11. In inmarsat operation what is the two-digit code which corresponds to medical assistance.
a) 42
b) 32
c) 38
d) 41
12. Two important data/factors needed before a DOCTOR will visit a ship at sea to further examine the
patient/crew aboard:
a) Sailing Plan
b) Position report
c) E.T.A.
d) All of the above
14. What is the most important component of a Radio Medical advice message which serves as a
consultation guide for the Physician to visualize the patient’s actual health condition:
a) Radio medical consultation form (P18)
b) Radio medical advice
c) Radio medical assistance
d) Radio medical Insurance form
15. If a seafarer is inflicted with serious illness onboard and need immediate hospitalization ashore what
category of urgency message the Master will send ashore :
a) Distress message
b) Urgency message
c) Routine message
d) Medical assistance/medical evacuation
16. In an instance, where a seafarer is contracted with a dreaded disease onboard, where ,a Second
Officer is acting as a doctor, and he does not know what specific medicine to be given, what category
of urgency message the Master will send ashore :
a) Email message
b) Medical assistance
c) Medical advice message
d) Urgency message
17. In the event that a life of a seafarer is in imminent danger and in the brink of death, due to serious
illness, which, priority of message the master will transmit:
a) Distress message
b) Urgency message
c) Safety message
d) Radio medical advice
18. The vessel, most likely, is carrying what type of medical Kit :
a) Type A
b) Type B
c) Type C
d) Type D
20. On the first communication of the vessel seeking a medical advice what document is primarily
needed by the hospital before giving final treatment to the patient:
a) Radio Medical Consultation Form
b) Radio Medical Advice
c) Radio Pratique
d) Emergency Medical Message
22. In GMDSS Radio medical services is designed for the following incidents:
a) Seafarers who are sick onboard ship
b) Persons who are sick ashore
c) Persons who are sick in their home
d) Patients who are sick in the hospital
24. Radio Medical Support System (RMSS) is available to all ships at sea for:
a) 24 hrs
b) 16 hrs
c) 12 hrs
d) 8 hrs
26. In case, the Radio Officer onboard has no complete reference/addresses of the accredited hospitals
ashore authorized for admission of crew-patient from the ship, he must send the radio medical advice
message to the:
a) Any RCC in the area
b) COAST STATION in DSC
c) ANY COAST EARTH WITH AFFILLIATED HOSPITAL
d) Network coordination station
27. After the vessel has reported/transmitted the complete Radio Medical Communication containing the
crew/patient’s general symptom, the hospital ashore will dispatch, what expertise/specialization of a
doctor to the ship:
a) Doctor specialized in a certain field
b) Doctor specialized according to patient’s illness
c) General internal medicine physician
d) Pediatric expertise physician
30. For the purpose of INFORMATION SECURITY of all personal data taken or gathered from all
patients onboard ship worldwide medical authorities develop a DATABASE to keep all records in
stringent confidentiality into a computer system. The program is called:
a) RMSS
b) SEMPOS
c) GMDSS
d) SOLAS
32. Radio Medical Consultation Services is provided by law based on a recommendation adopted at the
general conference of the International Labor Organization (ILO) in the year:
a) 1992
b) 1966
c) 1958
d) 1912
33. Sending medical advice using INMARSAT, while the vessel is in Japanese territorial waters what is
the recipient affiliated hospital providing the free services:
a) Tokyo General Hospital
b) Kobe General Hospital
c) Osaka General Hospital
d) Yokohama Seamen’s Insurance Hospital
34. The correct DSC Call category to be used prior to requesting a Medical Evacuation is:
a) Pan Pan
b) Mayday
c) Distress
d) Urgency
35. What are the type of electromagnetic radiation with enough energy to ionized biological matter.?
a) X-radiation and gamma radiation
b) Chemical reactive radiation
c) Radioactive radiation
d) Thermal radiation
36. What type of radiation are VHF and UHF radio signals?
a) Gamma radiation
b) Ionizing radiation
c) Alpha radiation
d) Non-ionizing radiation
1. When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears "SECURITE" spoken three times, he can expect to
receive the following information:
a) Message containing information concerning navigational warnings.
b) Safety of vessel or person is in jeopardy.
c) Vessel in need of immediate assistance.
d) Coast Station Traffic list.
2. How should the number "2" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
a) NUM-BER-TOO
b) BEES-SOH-TOO
c) DOS-SOH-TU
d) BEE-SOH-TOO
3. How should the letter "D" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
a) DUKE
b) DA VID
c) DOG
d) DELL TAH
5. How should the letter "I" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
a) IN DEE GO
b) IN DEE AH
c) I EE
d) I VAN HO
8. How should the number "7" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
a) SAY-TAY-SEVEN
b) SEE-ETA-SEVEN
c) NUM-BER-SEVEN
d) NEW-MER-AL-SEVEN
10. Which of the following situations would normally use the Safety priority?
a) Loss of 5 containers with lashing gear over the side.
b) Treatment of crewmember breaking a leg in a cargo hold.
c) A fire in the generator flat/spaces.
d) Answers a) and b) are both possible.
11. If you are in urgent need of helicopter, which signal code could you send?
a) BR
b) BS
c) BT1
d) BZ
12. How should the letter "R" be pronounced when spoken on the radio telephone?
a) ROW ME OH
b) B.AR AH
c) C.ROA MA O
d) D.AR EE
13. How should the letter "V" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
a) VIK TAH
b) VIC TO RE
c) VIX TOO RE
d) VEE
15. How should the number "3" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone
a) TAY-RAH-TREE
b) BEES-SOH-THREE
c) NUM-ERL-THREE
d) TRIC-THREE
17. What is the single letter signal used when you wish to communicate with another vessel?
a) K
b) Y
c) L
d) Z
18. Which of the Two-Letter signals are the most commonly used as “I require immediate assistance”?
a) CD
b) AL
c) AN
d) FR
3.Our ship sailed the world ____the best crew from the Philippines.
a) Come
b) With
c) of
d) include
5.The bridge deck surface was so _____that it took us more than a day to clean.
a) Dusty
b) Shinny
c) Rusty
d) Dirty
8. This _____ the safest way or link going to the ships accommodation?
a) ACCOMMODATION
b) GANGWAY
c) LADDER
d) STAIRWAY
10.When you see a vessel raise a flag J what will you do?
a) Keep clear because the ship is big
b) Keep clear because the ship is on fire
c) Keep clear because the ship is aground
d) Keep clear because the ship is not in command
20. Unique:
a) SPECIAL
b) RARE
c) UNCOMMON
d) NOT C0MM0N
22. Future:
a) COMING
b) NEXT
c) AFTER
d) WILL
23. Break
a) WAIT
b) PAUSE
c) STANDBY
d) WITHOLD
1. Which action should the GMDSS radio operator take in a distress situation when embarking in survival
craft?
a) Switch on EPIRB and SART immediately and leave on.
b) EPIRB and SART switched on manually prior to embarking; remain aboard vessel in distress.
c) Notify RCC (Rescue Coordination Center) through VHF DSC in portable equipment.
d) Communicate via Inmarsat-C from the survival craft.
2. What equipment is used to provide the means for locating a survival craft or mother ship in distress?
a) EPIRB
b) RDF
c) SART
d) EPIRB and SART
3. What can be defined as Radio Transmissions intended to facilitate the finding of a mobile unit in distress
of the location of survivors?
a) Alerting Signal
b) Radiowave propagation
c) Locating Signal
d) 0.44 second burst from the EPIRB
4. What can be defined as Radio Transmissions intended to facilitate the finding of a mobile unit in distress
of the location of survivors?
a) Homing Signal
b) Distress Signal
c) Locating Signal
d) Satellite Signal
5. When will the float-free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon be activated after abandoning
ship?
a) Immediately after floating free
b) When manually activated
c) Automatic Operation
d) When out of the bracket
7. If a ships sinks, what device is designed to float free of the mother ship, is turned on automatically and
transmit a distress signal?
a) EPIRB on 121.5 MHz/243 MHz or 406.025 MHz.
b) EPIRB on 2182 kHz and 405.025 kHz.
c) Bridge-to-bridge transmitter on 2182 kHz.
d) Auto alarm keyer on any frequency.
8. Which device provides the main means in the GMDSS for locating ships in distress, or their survival
craft?
a) Radio Direction Finder.
b) Satellite EPIRBs.
c) MF/HF DSC.
d) VHF homing device.
9. What part of a satellite EPIRB may function as a visual aid to rescue vessels?
a) A 121.5 MHz emergency transmitter in a satellite EPIRB.
b) Strobe light.
c) 406 MHz signal from a satellite EPIRB.
d) Loud beeping tone emitted by the unit once activated.
10. Which of the following EPIRBs is most likely to be used to transmit a distress alert signal?
a) S-Band EPIRBs.
b) 406 MHz EPIRBs.
c) Class A EPIRBs.
d) 121.5/243 MHz EPIRBs.
14. Which equipment may NOT be utilize to provide locating signal in GMDSS?
a) Float-Free EPIRB
b) 3 Ghz signals of radar transponder
c) Both choices are correct
d) Neither choices is correct
18. Why must the SART be mounted as high as possible in the survival craft?
a) To increase the range
b) To be seen better on the radar
c) Because it increases the power
d) So that it will not get wet
21. Which communication functions must all vessels be capable of performing under GMDSS as defined by
international maritime organization?
a) Ship to ship alerting
b) Ship to shore alerting
c) Shore to Ship alerting
d) Distress alerting to and from vessels, search and rescue coordination, on-scene communication,
signals for locating, maritime safety information, general and bridge-to-bridge communications
25. What may be used as a homing signal by the search and rescue vessels in the immediate vicinity of the
ship in distress?
a) Flare gun.
b) Strobe Light.
c) A 121.5 MHz emergency transmitter in a satellite EPIRB.
d) 406 MHz signal from a satellite EPIRB.
32. All of the following are recognized distress signals under the Navigation Rules EXCEPT:
a) a green star signal
b) orange-colored smoke
c) red flares
d) the repeated raising and lowering of outstretched arms
33. An aircraft has indicated that he wants you to change course and follow him. You cannot comply
because of an emergency on board.What signal should you make?
a) Fire a red flare at night or a red smoke signal by day
b) Send the Morse signal "N“ by flashing light
c) Make a round turn (360 degrees) and resume course
d) Make an "S" turn (hard right then hard left) and resume course
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34. At sea red rocket signals are seen. This is not reported by radio. You have to begin the distress alert
procedure via VHF with the term:
a) MAYDAY RECU
b) MAYDAY
c) MAYDAY RELAY
d) None of the above
35. Distress alert initiated for other than an appropriate test, by communications equipment intended for
alerting, when no distress situation actually exists.
a) False alarm
b) False alert
c) False Sequence
d) False Relay
36. Distress received from any source, including communications equipment intended for alerting, when no
distress situation actually exists, and a notification of distress should not have resulted.
a) False alert
b) False alarm
c) False Sequence
d) False Relay
37. During a training exercise a submarine indicating that a torpedo has been fired will send up smoke from
a float. The smoke's color will be:
a) black
b) red
c) orange
d) yellow
38. How should signal flares be used after you have abandoned ship and are adrift in a liferaft?
a) Immediately use all the signals at once.
b) Use all the signals during the first night.
c) Employ a signal every hour after abandoning ship until they are gone.
d) Use them only when you are aware of a ship or plane in the area.
39. By day, the signal meaning, "This is the best place to land" is a:
a) vertical motion of a red flag
b) vertical motion of a white flag or the arms
c) white smoke signal
d) white star rocket
41. What equipment is programmed to initiate transmission of distress alerts and calls to individual
stations?
a) Navtex.
b) GPS.
c) DSC controller.
d) Scanning Watch Receiver.
42. Which of the following satellite systems is of particular importance to search and rescue missions under
GMDSS?
a) AMSAT.
b) NASA/Arienne.
c) COSPAS/SARSAT.
d) COMSAT.
43. Which is the key part of the search and rescue system under GMDSS?
a) AMSAT satellites.
b) NASA satellites.
c) US Space Agency satellites.
d) COSPAS/SARSAT satellites.
44. What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert is received?
a) No action is necessary, as the DSC control unit will automatically switch to the NBDP follow-on
communications frequency.
b) The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on the radiotelephone frequency that is
associated with frequency band on which the distress alert was received.
c) The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on VHF channel 70.
d) The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on the NBDP frequency that is
associated with frequency band on which the distress alert was received.
45. In all cases, the transmit frequency of a MF/HF console DSC distress alert:
a) Will go out first on 2187.5 kHz.
b) Will go out on 8 MHz and 2 MHz and one other DSC distress frequency.
c) It depends upon operator DSC Call set up entries.
d) None of the above.
48. Equipment for radiotelephony use in survival craft stations under GMDSS must have what capability?
a) Operation on Ch-16.
b) Operation on 457.525 MHz.
c) Operation on 121.5 MHz.
d) Any one of these.
49. Equipment for radiotelephony use in survival craft stations under GMDSS must have what
characteristic(s)?
a) Operation on Ch-16.
b) Watertight.
c) Permanently-affixed antenna.
d) All of these.
50. Which of the following has been designated for “On-scene” communications in GMDSS?
a) Ch-24
b) Ch-2182
c) Ch-70
d) Ch-16 on VHF radiotelephone and 2174.5 kHz using MF SITOR.
51. Which of the following channels is designated as the VHF follow-on communications channel and is
required in all portable survival craft equipment?
a) Ch-6
b) Ch-13
c) Ch-16
d) Ch-70
53. The phases of emergency at sea established for classifying incidents and determining the actions to be
taken are the following EXCEPT:
a) uncertainty phase
b) alert phase
c) distress phase
d) critical phase
54. When positive information is received that a ship or a person on board is in grave and imminent danger
and in need of immediate assistance, the emergency phase declared is:
a) uncertainty phase
b) alert phase
c) distress phase
d) critical phase
55. When a ship has been reported overdue at destination or it has failed to make an expected position or
safety report, the emergency phase declared is:
a) uncertainty phase
b) alert phase
c) distress phase
d) critical phase
56. When there is apprehension regarding the safety of a ship or the persons on board or information has
been received indicating that the operational efficiency of a ship is impaired but not to the extent that a
distress situation is likely, the emergency phase declared is:
a) uncertainty phase
b) alert phase
c) distress phase
d) critical phase
1. Channel 70 for digital selective calling for Distress, Safety and Calling frequency operate at:
a) 158.526 MHz
b) 156.526 MHz
c) 157.526 MHz
d) 159.526 MHz
2.What is the channel used for distress call such as fire on board?.
a) Channel 16
b) Channel 70
c) Channel 13
d) Channel 69
3.What is priority will you use in sending your message by fax, if your ship in or fire?
a) Urgent
b) Safety
c) Distress
d) Emergency
4.Which statement concerning GMDSS distress alerts, such as fire on board is TRUE?
a) Information contained in a distress alerts includes the name and position of the
distressed vessel, and may include additional information such as nature of distress and
what kind of assistance that may be required.
b) Ship to shore distress alerts are used to alert other ships in port of navigational hazards.
c) Ship-to-ship distress alerts are used to alert other ships in the vicinity of navigational hazards and
bad weather.
d) The vessel nearest to the emergency must notify the Coast Guard before leaving the vicinity.
5.What is usually the first step for a GMDSS Radio Operator to take when initiating a distress priority
message, such as fire onboard, via INMARSAT?
a) By dialing the correct code on the telephone remote unit.
b) By pressing a "Distress Button" or "Distress Hot Key(s)" on the equipment.
c) By contacting the CES operator and announcing a distress condition is in existence.
d) By contacting the CES operator using the radiotelephone distress procedure "Mayday"... etc.
7.When will be the float-free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon be activated after abandoning
ship due to fire onboard?
a) When manually activated
b) Automatic Operation
c) When out of the bracket
d) Immediately after floating free
8.You are approaching another vessel and see that she has a signal flag J hoisted. What should you do?
a) Keep well clear of the vessel because she is on fire and has dangerous cargo onboard or she is
leaking dangerous cargo.
b) Approach the vessel and give assistance
c) Try to communicate the vessel
d) No action to be done
9.A vessel is on fire and require immediate assistance. The VHF call starts with:
a) “MAYDAY” spoken 3 times
b) MAYDAY (3x)
c) PAN PAN PAN (3x)
d) SECURITE (3x)
11.You should send a DSC- message because of a fire on board and assistance by other ships required have to
choice the category?
a) Urgency
b) Safety
c) Emergency
d) Distress
13.What is the spoken emergency signal for a distress signal over a VHF radio?
a) “MAYDAY “ MAYDAY” spoken 3 times
b) “SOS” spoken 3 times
c) “MAYDAY” spoken 3 times
d) “SOS” “SOS” spoken 3 times
14.Which of the following channels and modes should be used when initiating a distress alert transmission?
a) Ch-6 DSC.
b) Ch-6 Radiotelephony.
c) Ch-13 Radiotelephony and Ch-16 DSC.
d) Ch-70 DSC.
15.How is a distress message, such a fire onboard normally initiated through Inmarsat?
a) Pressing a distress key on the equipment
b) Transmit distress alert by any means
c) Send DSC manually
d) Send alert automatically
16.If your vessel is equipped with a SSB radio, what frequency would you use to initiate a distress call such as
fire onboard?
a) 2174.5 KHz
b) 2177.0 KHz
c) 2182.0 KHz
d) 2189.5 KHz
20.Which of the following are the MF/HF DSC Distress watch frequencies
a) 2177.5, 4210.0, 6314.0, 8416.5 12579.0, 16806.5
b) 2182.0, 4125.0, 6215.0, 8291.0, 12290.0, 16420.0
c) 2187.5, 4207.5, 6312.0, 8414.5, 12577.0, 16804.5
d) 2174.5, 4177.5, 6268.0, 8376.5, 12520.0, 16695.0
21.What is the proper format for a distress follow on voice transmission? (3x is three times),
a) All Ships 3x this is Ship's Name/Call Sign 3x Mayday Position.
b) Mayday 3x this is Ship's Name/Call Sign 3x Distress category.
c) Both of the above.
d) None of the above.
23.What are the operation of emergency equipment & application of emergency procedures?
a) Distress signal
b) Routine signal
c) Safety Signal
d) Urgency Signal
24.The correct DSC Alert category to be used when your own vessel is in grave and imminent danger is:
a) Distress
b) Urgency
c) Mayday
d) Pan Pan
25.The correct DSC Alert, Call or Announcement to be used before sending a Distress Message on behalf of
another vessel is:
a) MAYDAY RELAY
b) Distress Alert Relay
c) Distress
d) Urgency
5. What is a practical way to avoid harmful interference on an appreciately clear frequency before calling
CQ on CW or phone?
a) Send "QRL?" on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in
use, followed by your call sign
b) Listen for 2 minutes before calling CQ
c) Send the letter "V" in Morse code several times and listen for a response or say "test" several
times and listen for a response
d) Send "QSY" on CW or if using phone, announce "the frequency is in use", then give your call
and listen for a response
8. Which of the following situations would normally use the Urgency priority?
a) Scenarios concerning the Safety of navigation or important meteorological warnings.
b) A crewmember over the side.
c) A serious medical situation involving a crewmember.
d) Both a and b
9. Which action is the most appropriate action for a GMDSS radio Operator to take in a distress situation
where immediate help is needed, but the vessel is not sinking nor needs to be abandoned?
a) Switch off EPIRB and SART manually.
b) Transmit distress call by HF/MF/VHF DSC or Inmarsat.
c) Notify the RCC (Rescue Coordination Center) through VHF FM on channel 13.
d) Transmit distress call by activating the radiotelegraph automatic alarm signal.
11. GMDSS vessels equipped for A2, A3 or A4 must maintain a continuous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz.
a) Only in areas beyond Inmarsat coverage.
b) Only outside of areas covered by VHF-DSC.
c) When directed to do so by a cognizant rescue authority.
d) At all times when underway.
13. Which of the following situations would normally use the Urgency priority?
a) A crewmember over the side.
b) A serious medical situation involving a crewmember.
c) A cargo shift or weather situation considered to be of greater hazard than would justify a
SAFETY priority designation.
d) Answers b) and c).
15. As in the event of partial satellite equipment breakdown, On Scene communications are usually initiated
using what equipment?
a) EPIRB on 121.5 MHz
b) SART on 9 GHz
c) VHF on Ch-16
d) VHF on Ch-70
16. 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?
a) Sea area A1
b) Coastal and international zones
c) Inland and coastal waters
d) Sea areas A1 and A2
17. In partial breakdown, GMDSS-equipped ships will be required to perform which of the following
communications functions?
a) Distress alerting, MSI, SAR and on-scene communications & receipt of satellite alerts from other vessels.
b) SAR and on-scene communications, Bridge-to-Bridge and general radio communications, MSI and relay
of satellite alerts from other vessels.
c) Bridge-to-Bridge and general radio communications, RDF of EPIRB homing signals, Distress alerting
and MSI.
d) Transmit distress alerts, SAR and on-scene communications, MSI, Bridge-to-Bridge and general radio
communications.
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18. Which of the frequency is allocated as the GMDSS Digital Selective Calling Frequency?
a) 157.525 KHz
b) 2182 KHz
c) 156.300 KHz
d) 156.525 MHz
19. In the event of breakdown, the following are required GMDSS functions for vessels?
a) Transmit and receive locating signals, general communications and SAR communications.
b) Transmit and receive general communications, transmit Distress Alerts by at least one means,
MSI.
c) Transmit and receive locating signals, send MSI to other ships via EGC, Bridge-to-Bridge
communications.
d) Transmit and receive SAR communications, transmit Distress Alerts by at least one means,
Bridge-to-Bridge communications.
20. In the event of partial breakdown of communication facilities. What action(s) should be taken when
abandoning ship?
a) Send a VHF-DSC Distress alert on Ch-16 before going to the boats.
b) Activate the EPIRB and leave it secured to the mounting bracket.
c) Take EPIRB, SART and SCT units to the survival craft and use as circumstances dictate.
d) Once in the survival craft – activate the EPIRB and send a VHF-DSC Distress alert on
Ch-16
21. In case of terrestrial communication breakdown, which of the following satellite systems is of particular
& dedicated importance to search and rescue missions under GMDSS?
a) COSPAS/SARSAT
b) Inmarsat
c) GPS
d) Iridium
22. In case of equipment breakdown, which piece of required GMDSS equipment is the primary source of
transmitting locating signals?
a) Radio Direction Finder (RDF).
b) Survival Craft Transceiver.
c) An EPIRB transmitting on 406 MHz.
d) A SART transmitting on 406 MHz
23. When in standby mode, the SART battery should last up to…
a) 8 hours
b) 24 hours
c) 48 hours
d) 96 hours
25. The SART is required to have a sufficient battery capacity to operate in the stand-by mode for what
period of time?
a) Eight hours
b) Forty eight hours
c) Four days
d) Three days
26. As a secondary method of alerting, what names are used to prevent the reception of unwanted broadcast
s by vessel’s utilizing the NAVTEX system?
a) Select all stations
b) Select all types of messages
c) Contact the NAVTEX coordinator
d) Programming the receiver to reject unwanted broadcasts
27. In the event of equipment breakdown, how long should the battery of the SART last when in Transpond
mode?
a) 4 hours
b) 6 hours
c) 8 hours
d) 10 hours
28. In partial breakdown of equipment, to maximize the effectiveness of VHF communications is by…
a) Appropriate setting of the transmitter power, selecting an appropriate channel & adjustment of
squelch for maximum receiver sensitivity.
b) The adjustment of squelch for maximum receiver sensitivity, setting transmitter power to 1W &
selecting an appropriate channel.
c) Selecting an appropriate channel, adjustment of squelch for minimum receiver sensitivity & setting
transmitter power to 1W.
d) Selecting an appropriate channel, adjustment of squelch for minimum receiver sensitivity, setting
transmitter power to 25W.
30. In partial breakdown, GMDSS-equipped ships will be required to perform which of the following
communications functions?
a) Distress alerting, MSI, SAR and on-scene communications & receipt of satellite alerts from other vessels.
b) SAR and on-scene communications, Bridge-to-Bridge and general radio communications, MSI and relay
of satellite alerts from other vessels.
c) Bridge-to-Bridge and general radio communications, RDF of EPIRB homing signals, Distress alerting and
MSI.
d) Transmit distress alerts, SAR and on-scene communications, MSI, Bridge-to-Bridge and general radio
communications.
31. In the event of breakdown, the following are required GMDSS functions for vessels?
a) Transmit and receive locating signals, general communications and SAR communications.
b) Transmit and receive general communications, transmit Distress Alerts by at least one means,
MSI.
c) Transmit and receive locating signals, send MSI to other ships via EGC, Bridge-to-Bridge
communications.
d) Transmit and receive SAR communications, transmit Distress Alerts by at least one means,
Bridge-to-Bridge communications.
32. Under GMDSS, a compulsory VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation must be tested at what minimum
intervals at sea?
a) Annually, by a representative of the FCC.
b) Daily
c) At the annual SOLAS inspection.
d) Monthly
33. What is the requirement for emergency and reserve power in GMDSS radio installations?
a. Compulsory ships must have emergency and reserve power sources for radio
communications.
b. An emergency power source for radio communications is not required if a vessel has proper
reserve power (batteries).
c. A reserve power source is not required for radio communications.
d. Only one of the above is required if a vessel is equipped with a second 406 EPIRB as a backup
means of sending a Distress alert.
35. What are the main points of sending distress message following distress signals?
a) Identification of the vessel in distress
b) Weather condition in the immediate area of the ship
c) Number of crew and passengers
d) Navigational hazards
36. According to the standard marine navigational vocabulary, the message marker which indicates that the
following message informs other traffic participants about danger is?
a) Alerting
b) Messaging
c) Transmitting
d) Warning
38. The fundamental frequency of the whistle for a vessel 200 meters or more in length must be between;
a) 70 and 200 Hz
b) 80 and 200 Hz
c) 90 and 200 Hz
d) 100 and 200 Hz
39. In case of full breakdown for a vessels of less than 75 meters, what is the whiste frequency which will
give a relatively shrill tone?
a) 150 and 700 Hz
b) 200 and 700 Hz
c) 250 and 700 Hz
d) 300 and 700 Hz
40. For a intermediate size of vessel, what will be the whistle frequency required?
a) 110-350 Hz
b) 110-450 Hz
c) 130-350 Hz
d) 130-450 Hz
2. It is recommended that eye protection, gloves, etc. be worn when a person is carrying out maintenance
on batteries.
a) Coverall and Jacket
b) Skin protection and face
c) Colored eyed protection,gloves and apron
d) Eye protection, gloves, and “APRON”
3. The electrolyte in battery cells contains ______, it is sufficiently concentrated, particularly just after
charging to damages eyes, skin or clothes if split or splashed, immediate and prolonged application of
running water is recommended to minimize its effect:
a) Alcohol denature
b) Acetone
c) sulfuric acid
d) Hydrochloride
4. There are two hazards associated with lead acid batteries that ship operators should be aware of:
a) Risk of explosion and risk of chemical burns
b) Risk of fire and explosion
c) Risk of suffocation and poison
d) Risk of collision and breakdown
8. If vessel is at anchor or moored, the ships station may communicate station or limited stations maybe
permitted:
a) Is permitted providing the minimum practicable transmitting power is used.
b) With high power setting
c) Is allowed only at anchorage
d) At all times
9. As a result of the chemical process occurring within the cells of battery during charging, what gas is
produced?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) hydrogen
d) acetylene
10. Ship station license authorize the use of radio equipment aboard vessels:
a) Specifies the call sign of the station
b) Only at sea/inland waters.
c) Specifies the frequencies to be used.
d) At all times
11. Due to the risk of explosion, radio transmissions when a vessel during loading fuel, or when discharging
or loading dangerous or any flammable cargo.
a) Must be done
b) Must be perform
c) Must not be made
d) To be done at all times
13. What is the primary functions of seamen’s insurance law under article III :
a) To provide radio medical consultation by seamen’s insurance radio medical center
b) To provide medical check- up to seafarer before joining vessel
c) To provide medical check-up to all persons
d) To provide medical assistance free of charge
15. Enumerate the basic vital signs of the patient if he/she is still alive:
a) Pulse
b) Breathing
c) Body temperature/Blood pressure
d) All of the above
16. Medical kits carried by ships are classified into how many types:
a) 6
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
18. Basic life support restores two vital functions. It uses an ABC sequence of actions to ensure an open:
a) AIRWAY
b) BREATHING
c) BLOOD CIRCULATION
d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
20. In administering CPR one rescuer should apply chest compression per minute:
a) 50
b) 60
c) 100
d) 30
21. Relative to question no.32, two rescuer should apply chest compression per minute:
a) 50
b) 60
c) 100
d) 30
22. Relative to question no. 32,how many rescue breath must be applied to the patient to restore his breathing:
a) 3
b) 4
c) 2– every 15 chest compression
d) 5
23. Relative to question no. 33, how many rescue breath must be applied to the patient to restore his
breathing:
a) 1- every 5 chest compression
b) 4
c) 3
d) 2
24. What part of an injured person the rescuer would take a pulse:
a) CAROTID (NECK)
b) STOMACH
c) HEAD
d) BUTTOCK
27. In the EMS system, how many “key-points” communications are required for essential and effective
EMS communication:
a) 3
b) 10
c) 7
d) 5
28. The radio communication equipment may operate either from the ship’s DC or AC mains supply (often
stepped down to 24 V DC), or from 24 V DC supplied by a bank of batteries. As a preventive measures,
what do you call for the system that ensures batteries will automatically take over when mains supply
fails?
a) Boost charging system
b) Float charging system
c) Dummy charging system
d) Fast charging system
29. In the event of breakdown, reserve sources of energy should be adequate for at least how hours for the
conduction of operation, complying with SOLAS Ch. 11-1/42 or 43 and Ch. IV/13.2.1 and 13.2.2, as
appropriate?
a) One hour or six hours
b) Two hours or seven hours
c) Three hours or eight hours
d) Four hours or nine hours
30. The measurement for battery capacity, at a temperature of 20°C is ampere-hour (AH).
That means, that theoretically a battery of cells, in a good condition, rated at 140 AH can deliver 10
amperes for how many hours of operations?
a) 5 hours
b) 10 hours
c) 15 hours
d) 20 hours
31. In case of breakdown, the batteries should be charged at least in a minimum charging time with the
value of the average of the charging current should measure 10% of value of the battery’s capacity?
a) 5 hours
b) 10 hours
c) 15 hours
d) 20 hours
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32. What are the voltage requirement mainly used for reserve source of energy in case of power failure from the main
supply?
a) 12 volts AC
b) 12 volts DC
c) 24 volts AC
d) 24 volts DC
33. Which of the primary battery has a characteristic that the cells consist of a zinc cover as the negative
electrode?
a) Lead Acid Batteries
b) Lithium Batteries
c) Nickle-Cadmium Batteries
d) Zinc Carbon Cell Batteries
35. As a preventive measures, the following rules to be obeyed during operation, control and emergency
lighting service of the storage battery, except for...?
a) Do not allow the battery to stand idle for long time this may cause inactivation of the battery cells.
b) Do not charge the battery with very high rate of current because high rate of charging causes high
temperature rise and excessive gassing resulting in heavy loss of water and sometime overflowing of
electrolyte from the battery cells.
c) After every complete discharge, the battery should be immediately charged before returning it to its
regular floating service. Otherwise there may be a chance of deposition of sulphate film on the
plates.
d) The specific gravity of the electrolyte may be permanently increased due to ageing effects.
36. What system that is based in computer who save or keep a record of all crewmembers who seek medical
advice/assistance?
a) RMSS
b) SEMPOS
c) GMDSS
d) SOLAS
37. When measured directly above given point, solar radiation in the ionosphere is lowest or lesser
minimum during what time?
a) At night
b) At sunlight
c) At Noon
d) Sunrise or Night
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38. When measured directly above given point, solar radiation in the ionosphere is minimum during
what time?
a) At sunlight
b) At night
c) At Noon
d) At sunset
39. When measured directly above given point, solar radiation in the ionosphere is the greatest or maximum
during what time?
a) At night
b) At sunlight
c) At sunrise
d) At Noon
10.The MMSI number plan is used in all of the following in GMDSS except?
a) VHFDSC, MFDSC, HFDSC and radio telex
b) Inmarsat-C
c) Inmarsat and COSPAS/SARSAT EPIRBs
d) SART
11.What means are used to prevent the reception of unwanted broadcasts by vessels utilizing the NAVTEX
system?
a) Operating the receiver only during daytime hours.
b) Programming the receiver to reject unwanted broadcasts.
c) Coordinating reception with published broadcast schedules.
d) Automatic receiver de-sensitization during night hours.
12.Which of the following systems is most likely to be subject to fading or static interference?
a) HF SITOR.
b) Inmarsat.
c) Digital Selective Calling on channel 70.
d) VHF ARQ.
14.Which of the following systems is least likely to be subject to fading or static interference?
a) HF SITOR.
b) Inmarsat.
c) MF-HF DSC Controller.
d) VHF ARQ
17.What is the term which 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?
a) Emergency power.
b) Reserve source of energy.
c) Ship's emergency diesel generator.
d) Ship's standby generator.
18.Which of the following is the primary frequency that is used exclusively for NAVTEX broadcasts
internationally?
a) 518 kHz
b) 2187.5 kHz
c) 4209.5 kHz
d) VHF channel 16 when the vessel is sailing in Sea Area A1, and 2187.5 kHz when in Sea Area
A2.
21.The NAVTEX message which ensures that the system is functioning normally is type?
a) A
b) B
c) Z
d) G
26. What is the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)?
a) A new system to increase participation in ship reporting system
b) an automated ship-to-shore distress alerting system using satellite and advanced terrestrial
communications systems
c) A new system to transport more cargoes effectively
d) A new system to repel piracy attacks
27.Which communication functions must all vessels be capable of performing under GMDSS as defined by
international maritime organization?
a) Ship to ship alerting
b) Ship to shore alerting
c) Shore to Ship alerting
d) Distress alerting to and from vessels, search and rescue coordination, on-scene communication,
signals for locating, maritime safety information, general and bridge-to-bridge communications
30.The type of batteries most commonly used on board ships as source of backup power is the?
a) lithium battery
b) acid battery
c) lead battery
d) rechargeable battery
32.When two 12-volt batteries with an individual capacity of 100 Ah are coupled in parallel, the result will
be a battery with a total voltage and capacity of?
a) 12-volt and 100 Ah respectively
b) 12-volt and 200 Ah respectively
c) 24-volt and 100 Ah respectively
d) 24-volt and 200 Ah respectively
33.When two 12-volt batteries with an individual capacity of 100 Amperes-hours (Ah) are coupled in series,
the result will be a battery with a total voltage and capacity of?
a) 12 volt and 100 ah respectively
b) 12 Volt and 200 Ah respectively
c) 24 volt and 100 ah respectively
d) 24 volt and 200 ah respectively
35.Repetition of a DSC Distress call is normally automatic if not acknowledged after a delay of:
a) 1 - 2 minutes.
b) 2- 5 minutes.
c) 3.5 - 4.5 minutes.
d) Not at all.
38.The frequency band used as downlink frequency from Satellite to the CES is the:
a) 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHZ (1.5GHZ )
b) 6425.0 - 6443.0 MHZ ( 6GHZ )
c) 3600.0 - 3623.0 MHZ ( 4 GHZ )
d) 1626.5 - 1646.5 MHZ (1.6 GHZ)