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1. What is mean by term radio silence?

a) Stations not directly involved with the on-going Distress communications may not transmit on the Distress
frequency or channel.
b) Stations remaining off the air to safeguard proprietary information.
c) Two three-minute silent periods, at 15 and 45 minutes after the hour that provide a transmitting
"window" for distressed vessels to transmit Distress alerts using J3E.
d) Communications on a Distress frequency or channel is banned for 24 hours following the cessation of the
Distress traffic
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 are normal working conditions restored after radio silence has been imposed?
a) The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the
distress frequency stating "SEELONCE FEENEE".
b) The Coast Earth Station (CES) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the distress
frequency stating "SILENCE FINI".
c) The Public Correspondence Station (PCS) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the
distress frequency stating "SILENCE FINI".
d) None of the above.
4. 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) Broad cast “ Se elonce Dis tress “.
b) Broadcast “ Charlie Quebec-Mayday Quiet”.
c) Switch to Flag Hoists.
d) Key the microphone three times in quick succession.
5. An RCC or RSC may pass information to OSC or CSS in a standard format called?
a) SITREP b) AUSREP c) JASREP d) MAREP6. 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.
7. Which of the following frequencies have NOT been designated for “On-scene” communications in the
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System?
a) VHF Ch-16.
b) MF radiotelephony on 2182 kHz.
c) NBDP on 2182.0 kHz.
d) None of these.
8. 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.

9. What causes the SART to begin a transmission?

a) When activated manually, it begins radiating immediately. b) It is
either manually or water activated before radiating.
c) After being activated either manually or automatically the SART responds to radar interrogation.
d) It begins radiating only when keyed by the operator.
10. 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.
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 11. 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.

12. Which equipment on the bridge is used for locating a SART?

a) 3cm (9GHz radar)
b) 10cm (3GHz radar)
c) Radio direction finder
d) Radar direction finder
13. 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
14. Which statement is true regarding distress communications under GMDSS?
a) Distress communications by NBDP should be in the ARQ mode when in communications with the
Coast Guard or other coast stations.
b) The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) is responsible for controlling a search and rescue operation and will also
coordinate the distress traffic relating to the incident.
c) The Rescue Coordination Center may appoint another station to coordinate distress traffic relating to the incident.
d) All of these.

15. The frequency band used as downlink frequency from the satellite to SES is the:
a) 1.5 Ghz band
b) 1.6 Ghz band
c) 6 Ghz band
d) 4 Ghz band
16. The frequency band used as uplink frequency from SES to the satellite is the:
a)9 Ghz band
b)1.5 Ghz band
c)1.6 Ghz band
d)4 Ghz band
17. What is the system being used when a vessel in the vicinity and the aircraft conducting the search and rescue?
a)Search and Rescue Coordination System
b)General radio communication
c)Bridge-to-bridge communication
d)On-scene communication

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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 .
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 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.
6. What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on 12577.0 kHz?
a) No action is necessary.
b) Make an "ALL SHIPS" call on all 5 H.F. telex frequencies canceling the alert.
c) Make an "ALL SHIPS" call on the associated 12 MHz J3E frequency canceling the alert.
d) Send a message to the nearest RCC via Inmarsat 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.
8. IMO resolution A814919) embodies guidelines for avoiding?
a) Avoiding interference
b) False distress alert
c) Avoiding usage of vhf when communicating with another station during navigation
d) Avoiding unnecessary search and rescue operations
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.
11. When attempting to contact other vessels on Channel 16:
a) Limit calling to 30 seconds.
b) If no answer is received, wait 2 minutes before calling vessel again.
c) Channel 16 is used for emergency calls only.
d) Limit calling to 30 seconds and if no answer is received, wait 2 minutes before calling vessel again.
12. 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.
13. The best way to test the Inmarsat-C terminal is?
a) Send a message to a shore terminal and wait for confirmation
b) Send message to another ship terminal
c) Compose and send a brief message to your own Inmarsat-C terminal
d) If the send lights flashes proper operation has been confirmed

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 14. Testing of two-tone radiotelephone alarm signal should be made .
a) 2182 Khz into an artificial antenna
b) On 2182 Khz and must be heard clearly under normal conditions at a range of 150 nautical miles.
c) On any frequency other than 2182 Khz into an artificial antenna
d) This should never be used expect under emergency condition

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
16. A DSC Distress Alert is received. What action should be taken?
a) Silence the alarm
b) Review the incoming message information.
c) Acknowledge by DSC
d) Both a) and b)
17. A DSC Distress Alert is received. What action should be taken?
a) Advise the Master.
b) Transmit a DSC acknowledgement
c) Call the nearest Coast Guard Station.
d) No action is necessary.

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1. The Y line in AMVER is
a. Used to request relay of the AMVER report to certain other ship reporting system
b. used for any English language amplifying commends or remarks the vessel may wish to send
AMVER regarding its current voyage
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+
3. The X line in AMVER report ?
a) Used for any English language amplifying commends or remarks the vessel may wish to send AMVER
regarding its current voyage
b) used to request relay of the AMVER report to certain other ship reporting system
4. How should port of departure eg. Liverpool, UK (53-25N, 003-00W) be written when preparing an
AMVER report?
a) G/LIVERPOOL, UK/5325N/00300W//
b) J/LIVERPOOL, UK/53-25N/003-00W//
5. AUSREP is an acronym for:
Answer: Australian Ship Reporting System
6. AMVER is an acronym for:
Answer: Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System
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)
d) 1 1
8. When rendering position reports in the INMARSAT system, the two digit- code to use is:
a) 43
b) 42
c) 41
d) 51
9. What is the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System?
a) A voluntary organization of mariners who maintain radio watch on 500khz 2182khz and
156.800mhz
b) An international system operated by the US Coast guard providing coordination of search and rescue efforts.
c) A COORDINATED RADIO DIRECTION FINDING EFFORT BETWEEN THE Vederal
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d) A satellite based distress and safety alerting program operated by the U.S Guard
10. JASREP is an acronym for:
Answer : Japanese Ship Reporting System
11. How should date and time for 1200 (GMT) on the 20th be written when preparing JASREP report?
Answer : 201200Z

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1. Concept of EMS(Emergency Medical Services) in emergency situation:
a) Coordinated radio medical communication between the ship and appropriate medical authorities ashore
b) Sending urgency message to the coast station
c) Sending safety message to alert all ships
d) Sending distress call to the RCC
2. In Inmarsat operation what is the two- digit code which corresponds to medical advice :
a) 41
b) 42
c) 38
d) 32
3. Radio medical advice is available as :
a) Free of charge to ships of all nationalities
b) C h a r g e a b l e per word
c) Minimum of 10 words as chargeable
d) A l l of the above
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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
8. 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
9. In inmarsat operation what is the two-digit code which corresponds to medical assistance.
a) 42
b) 32
c) 38
d) 41

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 10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
6. If the Watch Officer hears "PAN PAN" spoken 3 times it means:
a) A navigation or important meteorological warning should follow.
b) The station is preparing to transmit an URGENT message possibly concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person.
c) A Mobile unit is in need of immediate assistance. d) None of
the above.
7. The Radiotelephone Safety signal is:
a) "Securite" repeated 3 times.
b) "Safety Safety Safety".
c) "Pan Pan" repeated 3 times.
d) "Securite Securite" repeated 3 times.
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
9. The radiotelephone distress message consist of :
a) MAYDAY spoken three times, call sign and name of vessel in distress.
b) Particulars of its position, latitude and longitude, and other information which might facilitate rescue, such as
length, color and type of vessel, number of persons on board.
c) Nature of distress and kind of assistance desired.
d) All of these.
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. What is the single letter signal used when you wish to communicate with another vessel?
a)K
b)Y
c)L
d)Z
13. 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

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1. Being specific is the opposite meaning of _.
Answer: General
2. One of this is not a Radio Equipment.
Answer: Skillet
3.Our ship sailed the world the best crew from the Philippines.
Answer: With
4.The word FORE is the opposite of .
Answer: AFT
5.The bridge deck surface was so that it took us more than a day to clean.
Answer: Rusty
6. Hands signal also means… Answer: Use hand to communicate

7. you do if you see a man overboard?

Answer: What
8. This the safest way or link going to the ships accommodation?
Answer: Gangway
9. You are not allowed to enter without.
Answer: Permit
10.When you see a vessel raise a flag J what will you do?
Answer: Keep clear because the ship is on fire
11.What is the meaning of letter K?
Answer: I wish to communicate with you
12.OVER means the work is done.
Answer: False
13.On the radar working aloft means .
Answer: Working on the Antenna
14. Altering course to Starboard?
Answer: ECHO
15. Altering course to Port?
Answer: INDIA
16. Make a voice communication on VHF not on Ch. 13 or Ch. 06 in radiotelephony.
Answer: Channel 16
17. They will resume discharge: Answer:
Commence
18. 2356.3 Hrs.
Answer: Real Days
19. Unique:
Answer: Uncommon
20. Normal:
Answer: General
21. Future: Answer: Will
22. Break
Answer: Wait
23. Opposite of sincere
Answer: artificial, false, feigned, insincere
24. MAYDAY to be used to announce a distress message
25. PAN - PAN to be used to announce an urgency message
26. SÈCURITÈ to be used to announce a safety message
27. Opposite of exactly :

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 Answer: inaccurate, indefinite, wrong and doubtful
28. Meaning of Exactly:
Answer: accurate, definitely or correct
29. Reconstruct the sentence correctly? commence Ship at 1400H loading….
Answer: Ship commence lo
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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? (if this choices will appear the answer should be)
a) Alerting Signal a) Homing Signal
b) Radiowave propagation b) Distress Signal
c) Locating Signal c) Locating Signal
d) 0.44 second burst from the EPIRB d) Satellite Signal
4. When will the float-free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon be activated after abandoning ship?
Answer : Immediately after floating free
5. When should the emergency position indicating radio beacon be activated after abandoning the vessel?
a) Only when another vessel is in sight
b) It will automatically start to transmit when the EPIRB is out of the bracket and deployed into water.
6. 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 keyed on any frequency ading at 1400H.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. What information is transmitted by a 406 MHz EPIRB alert?
a) Vessel position and nature of distress.
b) A unique Hexadecimal I.D. number.
c) Vessel name and identification.
d) None of the above.
11. Which equipment may not be utilized to provide locating signals in GMDSS?
a) SART’s signal from Float-Free transponder
b) 406 EPIRB
c) Loran C or GPS signal
d) Satellite or Float-Free EPIRB’s , 9 Ghz signal SART’s
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 12. What is the meaning of the term SART?
a) The U.S. Coast Guard Coordinated Search and Rescue Team
b) The COSPAS/SARSAT System
c) The Search and Rescue Team coordinated by a National Rescue Coordination Center (RCC)
d) Search and Rescue Radar Transponder
13. SARSAT stands for:
a) Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking
b) Coast Earth Station Search and Rescue Aided Tracking
c) Committee on Search and Rescue Aided Tracking
d) Search and Rescue Satellite Alternating Tracking
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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?
Answer : 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.
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.
6. In the event of fire onboard why is it important to transmit MAYDAY or PAN PAN signals, even if not in distress?
a) To warn the other ship involved in the collision.
b) To alerts other ship in the immediate vicinity or coast station
7. When will be the float-free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon be activated after abandoning ship due to fire
onboard?
Answer : Immediately after floating free
8. You are approaching another vessel and see that she has a signal flag J hoisted. What should you do?
Answer :: Keep well clear of the vessel because she is on fire and has dangerous cargo onboard or she is leaking
dangerous cargo.
9. A vessel is on fire and require immediate assistance. The VHF call starts with:
a) MAYDAY (3x)
b) “ MA YDA Y” s p oken 3 times
10. The VHF radiotelephone calling, safety, distress, frequency is .
a) 156.300 MHz (Channel 06)
b) 156.650 MHz (Channel 13)
c) 156.800 MHz (Channel 16)
d) 156.525 MHz (Channel 70)

11. What is the spoken emergency signal for a distress signal over a VHF radio?
Answer : “ M A YD A Y” s pok en 3 tim es

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 12. 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.
13. 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
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1. What frequency should be used to send a distress call?
a) Whatever frequency has the best chance of communicating the distress message
b) 2182 kHz
c) Only frequencies that are within your operating privileges
d) Only frequencies used by police, fire or emergency medical services
2. What is meant by CW?
a) continuous wave ( morse code)
b) coverage wave
c) current wave
d) conduct watch
3. If the Watch Officer hears "PAN PAN" spoken 3 times it means:
a) A navigation or important meteorological warning should follow.
b) The station is preparing to transmit an URGENT message possibly concerning the safety of a mobile unit or
person.
c) A Mobile unit is in need of immediate assistance.
d) None of the above.
4. DSC is used primarily to .
a) Receive weather warnings, navigational notices and other marine safety information
b) Provide routine communications with the ship owner.
c) Transmit and receive distress, urgent and safety alerts to and from other ships and shore stations via radio.
d) Report ship's position to search-and-rescue authorities via satellite.
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
6. There are no signals or static heard in the receiver of the SSB transceiver, although a loud noise is heard if the volume control
is advanced all the way up, what is the possible cause?
a) The antenna or feedline has been damaged.
b) The antenna switch has been transferred to the test position.
c) A defective receiver.
d) Any of these.
7. The urgent priority should be used for _.
a) Messages concerning the Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS).
b) Messages detailing important navigational warnings.
c) Messages containing information concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person.
d) Messages concerning On-scene communications.
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.
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 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.
10. What does a SART signal sound or look like?
a) It transmits "SOS" and the vessel's name and position in slow speed Morse Code.
b) It will appear on a radar unit's PPI as a line of dots radiating outward with the innermost dot indicating the
SART's position.
c) 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. d) None of the above.

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.
12. Which of the following situations would normally use the urgency priority?
a) Leaking oil from a minor tank fracture.
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.
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).
14. What is the fundamental concept of the GMDSS?
a) It is intended to automate and improve emergency communications in the maritime industry.
b) It is intended to automate and improve existing digital selective calling procedures and
techniques.
c) It is intended to provide more effective but lower cost commercial communications.
d) It is intended to provide compulsory vessels with a collision avoidance system when they are operating in waters that
are also occupied by non-compulsory vessels.
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1. Batteries should not be topped-up: Answer :
Whilst on charge
2. It is recommended that eye protection, gloves, etc. be worn when a person is carrying out maintenance on batteries.
Answer : Eye protection, gloves, 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:
Answer : sulfuric acid
4. There are two hazards associated with lead acid batteries that ship operators should be aware of:
Answer : risk of explosion and risk of chemical burns
5. A-B-C first aid procedure in dealing electrical shock stands for?
Answer : Airway, Breathing, Circulation
6. During the chemical process in battery charging the highly explosive mixture produced during the chemical process may
form highly explosive mixture:
Answer : exposed to naked flame, a lighted cigarette or spark
7. Extreme care should be made when using tool:
Answer : Metal
8. If vessel is at anchor or moored, the ships station may communicate station or limited stations maybe permitted:
Answer : Provided transmission must be in minimum power
9. As a result of the chemical process occurring within the cells of battery during charging, what gas is produced?
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 Answer : hydrogen
10. Ship station license authorize the use of radio equipment aboard vessels:
Answer: at all times
11. Transferring or loading of flammable liquids onboard:
Answer: must not be done
12. When measured directly above given point, solar radiation in the ionosphere is the greatest during what time?
Answer: at Noon
13. When measured directly above given point, solar radiation in the ionosphere is lowest or lesser during what time?
Answer : Sunrise or Night
14. When measured directly above given point, solar radiation in the ionosphere is minimum during what time?
Answer: At Night
15. When topping up the battery cells of Lead Acid Battery, has to be used to avoid introducing any extraneous chemicals
into the electrolyte, which could block the chemistry of the charging/discharging process.
Answer: Distilled Water

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1. What is the fundamental concept of the GMDSS?
a) It is intended to automate and improve emergency communications in the maritime industry.
b) It is intended to automate and improve existing digital selective calling procedures and
techniques.
c) It is intended to provide more effective but lower cost commercial communications.
d) It is intended to provide compulsory vessels with a collision avoidance system when they are operating in waters
that are also occupied by non-compulsory vessels.
2. The primary purpose of the GMDSS is?
a) Allow more effective control of SAR situations by vessels.
b) Provide additional shipboard systems for more effective company communications.
c) Automate and improve emergency communications for the world's shipping industry. d) Effective and
inexpensive communications.
3. What is the basic concept of GMDSS?
a) Search and rescue authorities ashore can be alerted to a distress situation.
b) Shipping in the immediate vicinity of a ship in distress will be rapidly alerted.
c) Shoreside authorities and vessels can assist in a coordinated SAR operation with minimum delay.
d) All of these.
4. GMDSS is primarily a system based on?
a) Ship-to-ship distress communications using MF or HF radiotelephony.
b) VHF digital selective calling from ship to shore.
c) Distress, urgency and safety communications carried out by the use of narrow-band direct printing telegraphy.
d) The linking of search and rescue authorities ashore with shipping in the immediate vicinity of a ship in distress or in
need of assistance
5. What is the responsibility of vessels under GMDSS?
a) Vessels over 300 gross tons may be required to render assistance if such assistance does not adversely affect
their port schedule.
b) Only that vessel, regardless of size, closest to a vessel in distress, is required to render assistance.
c) Every ship is able to perform those communications functions that are essential for the safety of the ship itself and
of other ships.
d) 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.
6. GMDSS is required for which of the following?
a) All vessels capable of international voyages.
b) Vessels operating outside of the range of VHF coastal radio stations.
c) SOLAS Convention ships of 300 gross tonnage or more.
d) Coastal vessels of less than 300 gross tons.
7. What equipment is associated with the land or terrestrial systems?
a) EPIRB.
b) VHF-MF-HF.
c) Inmarsat-C.
d) GPS.

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8. What equipment is associated with the space systems?
a) VHF-MF-HF.
b) Inmarsat-C.
c) Navtex.
d) SART.
9. What equipment is used in or near the survival craft?
a) Navtex.
b) Fathometer.
c) Cospas-Sarsat
. d) EPIRB.
10. 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.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

13. What is the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System?

Answer : An automated ship-to-shore distress alerting system using Satellite Technology and
Advance Terrestrial Communication System
14. How is a distress message, such a fire onboard normally initiated through Inmarsat?
Answer : Pressing a distress key on the equipment
15. Which satellite system promulgate Maritime Safety Information?
a) AMVER.
b) Inmarsat-C SafetyNET.
c) NAVTEX.
d) Inmarsat-M SES.
16. 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
17. You should send a DSC- message because of a fire on board and assistance by other ships required have to choice the
category?
Answer : Distress
18. Equipment which can be utilized to provide locating signals in GMDSS:
a) Loran C, or GPS signals
b) Radio Direction Finder
c) EPIRB
d) SART
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Which system is most likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances?
a) MF/HF radiotelephony.
b) VHF DSC.
c) Inmarsat.
d) SafetyNET

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22. 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
23. Which system is least likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances?
a) NAVTEX.
b) Inmarsat.
c) MF NBDP.
d) HF NBDP
24. Which system has the least effective radius of operation?
a) HF SITOR.
b) MF NBDP.
c) VHF DSC.
d) NAVTEX.
25. What is the most common type of antenna for GMDSS MF-HF?
a) Horizontally polarized whip antenna
b) Long wire antenna.
c) Vertical whip.
d) None of the above.
26. The Radiotelephone Urgency signal is:
a) Mayday
b) Pan Pan
c) Securite
d) Seelonce Feenee
27. What is the Internationally recognized “ URGENCY” signal?
a) The letters “TTT” transmitted three times by radiotelegraphy.
b) Three oral repetitions of the word “safety” sent before the call.
c) The word “P AN P A N” s poken three ti mes be fore the urgent call .
d) The pronouncement of the word “Mayday”.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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. 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.
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33. What is false about HF communication?
a) used for long range communication
b) can be reflected by the ionosphere
c) not affected by time of day
d) can be used as alternative for Inmarsat communication

34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. 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.
39. Which piece of required GMDSS equipment is the primary source of transmitting locating signals?
a) Radio Direction Finder (RDF).
b) An EPIRB transmitting on 406 MHz.
c) Survival Craft Transceiver.
d) A SART transmitting on 406 MHz.
40. What is an example of a locating signal?
a) SSB phone traffic.
b) Ship to shore transmissions.
c) Loran C.
d) A Float-Free EPIRB.
41. Your ship is participating in the AMVER reporting system. Which of the following report identifier should you use to report
your arrival at your destination?
a) AMVER/SP//
b) AMVER/PR//
c) AMVER/DR//
d) AMVER/FR//
42. Which statement concerning Distress Alert such as fire on board is true?
Answer : A distress maybe use to alert other vessel and authorities in port
43. The single-letter signal for man overboard is:
a) “ X ”
b) “ V ”
c) “ O “
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 d) “ B “
44. The transmission speed of a DSC call on the VHF band is…
a) 600 bauds
b) 1200 bauds
c) 1600 bauds
d) 2400 bauds
45. “On-scene" communications would best be represented by?
a) NBDP on 2174.5
b) Sending DSC alert on VHF Ch-70.
c) Using Inmarsat-C "hot-key" function.
d) None of the above.
46. For “On-scene” communications, vessels in distress and SAR Aircraft should use?
a) VHF Ch-70, 4125 kHz J3E, 5680 kHz J3E
b) VHF Ch-16, 4125 kHz J3E, 3023 kHz J3E c) VHF
Ch-16, 4125 kHz F1B, 3023 kHz J3E
d) None of the above.
47. When attempting to contact other vessels on Channel 16:
a) Limit calling to 30 seconds.
b) If no answer is received, wait 2 minutes before calling vessel again.
c) Channel 16 is used for emergency calls only.
d) Limit calling to 30 seconds and if no answer is received, wait 2 minutes before calling vessel again.
48. The NAVTEX message which ensures that the system is functioning normally is type?
a) A b)
B c) Z
d) G
49. What is the fundamental concept of the GMDSS?
a) to repel piracy attacks
b) it is intended to automate and improve emergency communication in maritime industry
c) to increase participation in ship reporting system
d) to transport more cargoes effectively
50. DSC relays of Distress Alerts by vessels:
a) Should be done for all Distress Alerts.
b) Should be transmitted to ships involved in Distress Alert.
c) Should be avoided, however after repeated alerts should be relayed to a Coast Station nearest the distress incident.
d) Are the best means to provide for a relay of Distress communications
51. What is the meaning of “Reserve Source of Energy?”
a) The supply of electrical energy sufficient to operate the radio installations for the purpose of
conducti ng dist r ess and s afet y comm unicati ons i n the event of f ail ure of th e shi p’s main and
emergency sources of electrical power.
b) High caloric value items for lifeboat, per SOLAS regulations.
c) Diesel fuel stored for the purpose of operating the powered survival craft for a period of equal to or exceeding the
U.S.C.G and SOLAS equipment.
d) None of these
52. A Faraway SART indicated by a series of dots on the radar display is approximately
a) 5 nautical miles
b) 4 nautical miles
c) 3 nautical miles
d) 2 nautical miles
53. The mechanism that allows a Float-free EPIRB is;
a) Hydraulic Release Mechanism
b) Spring Release Mechanism
c) Hydrostatic Release Mechanism
d) Air Release Mechanism
54. Which of the frequency is allocated as the GMDSS Digital Selective Calling Frequency?
a) 156.525 KHz
b) 2182 KHz
c) 156.300 KHz
d) 156.525 MHz

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 55. How can SART’s effective range be maximized?
a) It must be switched to ON position
b) It must be mounted 1 meter above the sea surface while on board the survival craft
c) The SART into the sea as soon as possible to begin transmitting
d) It must be switched to Test position
56. 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
57. The GMDSS role performed by EPIRB is as?
a) primary method of alerting
b) to send MMSI number
c) Secondary means of distress alerting
d) to participate in SAR operation
58. 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
59. Which statement is not true regarding SART?
a) Operates in conjunction with a vessel S-Band radar
b) Once it has been placed in the “ON” position, a SART will begin transmitting immediately upon
detecting that it is the water
c) This is 9 GHZ transponder capable of being received by another vessels X-band navigational radar system
d) Both a & b
60. The best way to test the MF-HF NBDP system is?
a) Make a radiotelephone call to a Coast Station.
b) Initiates an ARQ call to demonstrate that the transmitter and antenna are working.
c) Initiate an FEC call to demonstrate that the transmitter and antenna are working.
d) Initiate an ARQ call to a Coast Station and wait for the automatic exchange of answerbacks.
61. The best way to test the Inmarsat-C terminal is?
a) Send a message to a shore terminal and wait for confirmation.
b) Compose and send a brief message to your own Inmarsat-C terminal.
c) Send a message to another ship terminal.
d) If the send light flashes, proper operation has been confirmed.
62. 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

63. What is proper procedure to be followed upon receipt of a distress alert transmitted by use a digital selective calling
techniques?
a) set watch on the radio telephone distress and safety frequency associated with distress and safety calling frequency
on which the DISTRESS alert was received
b) Send distress relay alert at once
c) Inform RCC immediately
d) Inform the Master of the vessel
64. 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

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65. 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
66. 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
67. 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
68. 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//
69. 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.
70. 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.
71. Which statement is NOT true regarding the SART?
a) Responds to interrogations by a vessel's X-Band radar.
b) This is a 6 GHz transponder capable of being received by a vessel's X-band navigational radar system.
c) This is a 9 GHz transponder capable of being received by another vessel's X-band navigational radar system.
d) Transmits a distinctive signal for easy recognition.
72. How should date and time for 1200 (GMT) on the 20th be written when preparing JASREP report?
Answer : 201200Z
73. In the event of breakdown: Answer
: Transmit Distress
74. Local trade AT no point:
Answer : Sea Area A1
75. How should the number "1" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
a) OO-NO
b) OO-NAH-WUN
c) NUM-EV-WUN
d) NEW-MAL-WON
76. Which of the following would best be used for visual detection of a distressed vessel?
a) 9-GHz SART's beacon.
b) An EPIRB's strobe light.
c) A 121.5-MHz EPIRB beacon.
d) A 406-MHz EPIRB beacon.
77. Which statement is NOT true regarding the SART?
a) Responds to interrogations by a vessel's X-Band radar.
b) Transmits on the 9 GHz band reserved for navigational radar.
c) Operates in conjunction with a vessel's S-Band radar.
d) Transmits a distinctive code for easy recognition.

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78. A MF/HF DSC Distress call:
a) Will send the minimal necessary information using the "Distress Button" or "Distress Hot Key"
b) Contains all the information normally of interest in on-scene Distress communications.
c) Will send a more detailed Distress format if time permits and operator data entries are correctly performed.
d) Both a) & c) are true.
79. 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.
80. A DSC Distress alert:
a) Must always be sent on VHF Ch-70.
b) Must always be sent on MF 2 MHz plus one other HF DSC frequency.
c) Will always be sent on one or more of the DSC distress frequencies.
d) Must always be sent on VHF Ch-70, then 2 MHz MF then 8 MHz HF.
81. Partial Satellite:
Answer : VHF on Ch. 16
82. After repeated / should be relayed to a coast station: Answer :
16 DSC delays distress alert by vessel
83. A DSC call for public correspondence may be repeated on the same or another DSC channel, if no acknowledgement is
received within 5 min.
Answer : Further call attempts should be delayed at least 15 min, if acknowledgement is still not received.
84. What are the examples of ionizing radiations?
e) X-radiation and gamma radiation
f) Chemical reactive radiation
g) Radioactive radiation
h) Thermal radiation
85. What are the example of a non-telecommunication use of RF energy.
a) Microwave oven
b) Satellite parabolic
c) Whip antenna
d) Radar antenna
86. What type of radiation are VHF and UHF radio signals?
a) Gamma radiation
b) Ionizing radiation
c) Alpha radiation
d) Non-ionizing radiation
87. What is the quickest method of transmitting a DSC distress alert?
a) P ress t he “Dist ress Hot K e y” .
b) Make a “MAYDAY” call on Ch-70.
c) Make a “MAYDAY” call on Ch-16.
d) Select “Distress” priority from the menu.
88. DSC relays of Distress Alerts by vessels:
a) Should be avoided, however after repeated alerts, should be relayed to a Coast Station nearest the
Distress incident.
b) Should be done for all Distress Alerts.
c) Should be transmitted to ships involved in Distress traffic.
d) Are the best means to provide for a relay of Distress communications.
89. The frequency band used as uplink frequency from CES to the satellite is the:
a) 1.5 GHz
b) 4 GHz
c) 1.6 GhZ
d) 6 GHz
90. The frequency band used as downlink frequency from Satellite to the CES is the:
a) 1.5 GHz
b) 4 GHz
c) 1.6 GhZ
d) 6 GHz
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