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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. The book which aims to provide guidance to those who, during emergencies at sea ,may require
assistance or may be able to render assistance is?
a) MERSAR manual
b) IAMSAR manual
c) ITU list of coast station
d) Admiralty list of radio signals
28. The phases of emergency at sea established for classifying incidents and determining the actions to be
taken are the following except:?
a) Critical phase
b) Uncertainty phase
c) Distress phase
d) Alert phase
29. Which of the following would most likely not prevent a SART's signal from being detected?
a) The SART was properly mounted in the lifeboat and rescue personnel were monitoring the 3-CM
radar.
b) The rescue personnel were monitoring the 3-CM radar and the SART was mounted improperly in
the lifeboat.
c) The SART was mounted improperly in the survival craft and rescue personnel were monitoring
the 10-CM radar.
d) The rescue personnel were monitoring the 10-CM radar and the SART was properly mounted in
the lifeboat.
***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. ARRIESGADO
Date: AUG. 20, 2018
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30. Which is not a function of a satellite under COSPAS-SARSAT using satellite EPIRBs?
a) After the EPIRB’s position is calculated using the Doppler shift COSPAS-SARSAT satellites
provide follow-on SAR communications.
b) Relayed satellite message includes the EPIRB ID number which provides a reference for
retrieval of vessel information from the shore database.
c) Doppler shift of EPIRB signal is measured and the EPIRB’s position is calculated.
d) Information received from EPIRBs is time-tagged and transmitted to any Local User Terminal in
the satellite's view.
31. Which of the following would best be used for visual detection of a distressed vessel?
a) An EPIRB's strobe light.
b) A 9-GHz SART's beacon.
c) A 121.5-MHz EPIRB beacon.
d) A 406-MHz EPIRB beacon.
32. The IAMSAR procedure word that is used to separate portions of a message or one message from
another is?
a) Break
b) Negative
c) Affirmative
d) Roger
33. The IAMSAR procedure word that indicates, "I must pause for a few seconds, standby for further
transmissions" is?
a) Wait
b) Affirmative
c) Negative
d) Break
34. 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.
35. 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
37. You are making a ship-to-shore public correspondence call and the coast station does not reply to your
VHF DSC call after a second time, how long must you wait before calling again?
a) 3 minutes
b) 5 minutes
c) 10 minutes
d) 15 minutes
38. 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
39. 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
42. 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.
***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. ARRIESGADO
Date: AUG. 20, 2018
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43. Why is an antenna tuner required for MF-HF transmissions?
a) The length of the physically-fixed antenna must be electrically matched to the intended
frequency of operation.
b) The antenna tuner calculates the proper spectrum band for the operator to use.
c) To ensure transmissions are restricted to legal marine frequencies.
d) The antenna tuner indicates whether the ionosphere is ready to reflect a transmission properly
44. 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.
46. 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.
47. 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.
49. 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//
14. Where Navtex cannot be feasibly established what system can be implemented to provide an automated
service in coastal waters to receive MSI?
a) Safety /Net
b) Amver
c) VHF/DSC
d) ARQ/SITOR
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. 20, 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 STATION 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. To understand clearly the flow of traffic in sending radio medical advice to the shore, is by way of
transmitting to:?
a) LUT TO MRCC
b) LES T RCC
c) LES direct to affiliated hospital
d) LES to subscriber
36. In GMDSS, Radio Medical Services is stipulated under column-2 of table A-IV/2 of STCW code is
listed under what sequence no:?
a) .1
b) .2
c) .3
d) .4
38. 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) CB
b) AL
c) AN
d) FR
19. In facilitating visual signaling, what are the most commonly used important Two-letter signals which
specify “I have a doctor onboard”?
a) AL
b) AN
c) CB
d) FR
20. 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
22. 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
23. 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.
24. What is the proper procedure to be followed upon receipt of a distress alert transmitted by use of Digital
Selective Calling Techniques?
a) Set watch on the DSC alerting frequency in the band of frequencies the alert was received.
b) Set a continuous watch on VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 and DSC on Channel 70.
c) Ship stations equipped with narrow-band direct-printing equipment should respond to the
Distress alert as soon as practicable by this means.
d) Set watch on the radiotelephone Distress and Safety frequency associated with the Distress and
Safety calling frequency on which the Distress alert was received.
25. Transmission of a Distress alert by a station on behalf of another vessel actually in Distress should not
occur:?
a) When communications between the Distress vessel and a Coast station are already in progress.
b) When the mobile unit actually in Distress is not itself in a position to transmit the Distress alert.
c) When the Master or responsible person on the mobile unit not in Distress so decides.
d) When the responsible person at the Coast Station determines further help is necessary.
27. A ship at anchor has been communicating effectively with a shore station approximately 500 miles (805
km) distant on a frequency in the 16 MHz band periodically throughout the day. Toward the late
afternoon and evening, what effect should be noticed?
a) Communications should be maintained with slight improvement in the signal received from the
shore station.
b) The grey line effect will prevent communication after dark.
c) Communications should gradually deteriorate and become impossibly on this frequency at night.
d) Communications should improve and peak at night.
28. One of the signals, other than a distress signal, that can be used by a rescue boat to attract attention is
a/an__________ .?
a) burning barrel
b) search light
c) red star shell
d) orange smoke signal
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
31. Which radiotelex command would you use to retrieve the message stored at the coastal station.?
a) SVC+
b) TGM+
c) MSG+
d) DIRTLXOXY+
32. You have a Manoverboard situation, What would be the priority of the DSC call you are going to send?
a) Safety
b) Distress
c) Urgency
d) Routine
33. For a DSC Distress call the distress information is contained in four messages, Message 1 is?
a) Distress coordinates message
b) Time Indication (UTC)
c) Nature of distress message
d) Single character to indicate the type of communication which is prepared by the station in
distress for subsequent communication.
37. What element of a DSC call indicates the type of distress situation?
a) Message 1 of distress calls
b) Message 2 of distress calls
c) Message 3 of distress calls
d) Message 4 of distress calls
38. What element of a DSC call describes the emergency position with the aid of 10 digits?
a) Message 1 of distress calls
b) Message 2 of distress calls
c) Message 3 of distress calls
d) Message 4 of distress calls
39. What element of a DSC call describes the hour of the position, and given in UTC with the aid of 4
digits?
a) Message 1 of distress calls
b) Message 2 of distress calls
c) Message 3 of distress calls
d) Message 4 of distress calls
41. What element of the DSC call indicates whether one wants the communication by telephony, telex or
data transfer?
a) Message 1 of routine calls
b) Message 2 of routine calls
c) Message 3 of routine calls
d) Message 4 of routine calls
42. What element of the DSC call indicates the frequency desired for the subsequent communication?
a) Message 1 of routine calls
b) Message 2 of routine calls
c) Message 3 of routine calls
d) Message 4 of routine calls
43. What element of the DSC call which is transmitted as a control bit for the whole call?
a) End of sequence
b) Error check character
c) Phasing sequence
d) Format specifier
44. What element of the DSC call indicates if the call requires an acknowledgement of receipt and if the
current messages is a reply to another call?
a) End of sequence
b) Error check character
c) Phasing sequence
d) Format specifier
45. What element of the DSC call consists of dots sent out to enable the scanning receiver to tune itself to
the frequency (stop scanning)?
a) Dot pattern
b) Phasing sequence
c) End of sequence
d) Error check character
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
20. What are the highest priority communications from ships at sea?
a) All critical messages traffic authorized by the ship’s master.
b) Navigation and meteorological warnings.
c) Distress calls and communications preceded by the international urgency and safety signals.
d) Authorized government communications for which priority right has been claimed,
21. Your ship received a distress relay on DSC VHF CHANNEL 70, ON what channel would you reply?
a) 70
b) 06
c) 13
d) 16
22. Under what conditions would you relay a DSC distress alert?
a) If the mobile unit in distress is incapable offurher distress alert communications.
b) If no coast stations mobile unit acknowledgement is observed.
c) A and B are both possible
d) You should never relay such an alert the Coast station and RCC will do that.
26. The distress alerts that used to alert other ships in the vicinity of the ship in distress and are based on the
used on DSC IN THE VHF AND MF Bands.?
a) Ship-to ship distress alerts
b) Ships to shore distress alert
c) Shore to ship distress alert
d) Ships to aircraft distress alert.
27. The MMSI is used in all of the following DSC calls except?
a) Routine alert
b) Urgency alert
c) Safety alert
d) Distress calls and all ship’s call
28. The MMSI number plan is used in all of the following GMDSS equipment EXCEPT…
a) VHFDSC, MFDSC, HFDSC and radio telex
b) Inmarsat-C
c) Inmarsat and COSPAS/SARSAT EPIRBs
d) SART
30. 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.
31. 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
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32. 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
35. 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.
37. Which of the following would best be used for visual detection of a distressed vessel?
a) 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.
42. 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
43. 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
44. 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
46. 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
47. 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
48. 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.
49. 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
50. How is a distress priority message ordinarily initiated on board the vessel?
a) By dialing the correct code on the telephone remote unit.
b) By pressing one or more dedicated "distress 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.
52. 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.
53. 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.
54. 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.
55. 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.
56. What is the proper procedure to be followed upon receipt of a distress alert transmitted by use of Digital
Selective Calling techniques?
a) Set watch on the DSC alerting frequency in the band of frequencies the alert was received.
b) Set watch on the radiotelephone distress and safety frequency associated with the distress and
safety calling frequency on which the distress alert was received.
c) Set a continuous watch on VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 and DSC on Channel 70.
d) Ship stations equipped with narrow-band direct-printing equipment should respond to the
distress alert as soon as practicable by this means.
58. 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.
59. 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.
60. 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.
61. 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
62. 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.
64. 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
65. 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
66. 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
68. You have abandoned ship and after two days in a liferaft you can see an aircraft near the horizon
apparently carrying out a search pattern. You should __________.
a) Use visual distress signals in conjunction with the EPIRB
b) Use the voice transmission capability of the EPIRB to guide the aircraft to your raft
c) Switch the EPIRB to the homing signal mode
d) Turn on the strobe light on the top of the EPIRB
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
27. 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
28.In Morse Code signaling by Hand Flag or Arms, following are the transmitting signals to a receiving station
except for;?
a) To call up a station
b) A receiving station – in answer
c) Completing the signal
d) Sending the distress message
29. What is the proper procedure to be followed upon receipt of a distress alert transmitted by use of Digital
Selective Calling Techniques?
a) Set watch on the DSC alerting frequency in the band of frequencies the alert was received.
b) Set watch on the radiotelephone distress and safety frequency associated with the distress and safety
calling frequency on which the distress alert was received.
c) Set a continuous watch on VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 and DSC on Channel 70.
d) Ship stations equipped with narrow band direct printing equipment should respond to the distress
alert as soon as practicable by this means.
31. A communications network that uses a combination of line facilities, i.e., trunks, loops, or links, some of
which use only analog or quasi-analog signals and some of which use only digital signals, system for
Long Range Resource Tracking in Search and Rescue Scenarios.
a) Hybrid (communication networks)
b) Internet
c) Fiber
d) Wi-Fi
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Date: AUG. 20, 2018
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COMPETENCE 2 Provide Radio Services in Emergencies (GOC)
KUP3 – PARTIAL OR FULL BREKDOWN OF RADIO INSTALLATION
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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Date: AUG. 20, 2018
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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. The EPIRB is required to have a sufficient battery capacity to operate continues signalfor what period of
time?
a) 12 Hours
b) 24 Hours
c) 36 Hours
d) 48 Hours
25. What is the term which refers to the supply of electrical energy required to supply radio
installation on every ship for the purpose of conducting distress and safety
radiocommunications in the event of failure of the ship’s main and emergency sources of
electrical power?
a) 110 volts primary supply
b) 220 volts primary supply
c) Reserve source of energy (or battery)
d) Secondary power supply
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
30. As a secondary method of alerting, SART is to be used for locating. What signals will be displayed in
3cm x-band radar if the distance is in between 0-0.5 nm?
a) Range of search craft at approximately 1 nm dots change to wide arcs.
b) SART showing 12 dot blip code bearing approximately 060 degrees.
c) SART showing more than 12 dot blips code
d) Wide arcs change to concentric circles as the SART is closed.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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
35. 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.
36. Which statement is NOT true regarding the requirements of survival craft portable two-way VHF
radiotelephone equipment?
a) Operation on Ch-16
b) Antenna must be permanently-affixed.
c) Simplex (single frequency) voice communications only.
d) Effective radiated power should be a minimum of 2.0 Watts.
37. 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
38. 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
41. 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
42. 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
43. Which of the following statements concerning testing and maintenance of SARTs is true?
a) Testing a SART should be done in a consistent manner & location to ensure a baseline history of
proper results.
b) Testing of the SART should never be done in port to prevent interference to other vessel’s
radars.
c) A SART's battery must be replaced within ninety (90) days after the expiration date imprinted on
the unit.
d) An at-sea GMDSS maintainer is not able to test a SART because it is hermetically sealed.
46. What statement is true regarding tests and maintenance that could be provided for the SART?
a) Full verification within manufacturer's specifications by the on-board maintainer would be a
requirement for all vessels in the A3 & A4 sea areas using measuring equipment to generate 9
GHz signals.
b) Battery should be replaced within the 90 day grace period following the manufacturer's
expiration date shown on the SART and the SART should only be tested at-sea to reduce
interference to other vessels.
c) Extreme care should be exercised because testing of the SART may be received by other
vessels, may be interpreted as a Distress condition, or it may interfere with other vessels' safe
navigation.
d) Battery should be replaced with a new one before the manufacturer's expiration date shown on
the SART and the SART should only be tested in port to reduce interference to other vessels.
48. Which is NOT a valid maintenance and testing function for a SART?
a) Operational test with several vessels to determine effective transmitting range.
b) Inspection of container for apparent damage.
c) Inspect battery expiration date and the lanyard condition.
d) Brief operational test utilizing own ship's radar.
49. Which statement is NOT true regarding the requirements of survival craft portable two-way VHF
radiotelephone equipment?
a) Watertight to a depth of 1 meter for 5 minutes.
b) Operates simplex on Ch-70 and at least one other channel.
c) Effective radiated power should be a minimum of 0.25 Watts.
d) The antenna is fixed and non-removable.
***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. ARRIESGADO
Date: AUG. 20, 2018
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50. In Morse Code signaling by Hand Flag or Arms, following are the transmitting signals to a receiving
station except for;
a) To call up a station
b) A receiving station – in answer
c) Completing the signal
d) Sending the distress message
51. You have a Manoverboard situation, What would be the priority of the DSC call you are going to send?
a) Safety
b) Urgency
c) Distress
d) Routine
53. 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.
54. To exhibit a distress signal without using the GMDSS sub-system (equipment), which of the following
should be executed as to get attention of nearby vessels?
a) Parachute red flare
b) The use of EPIRB
c) The use of Navtex receiver
d) None of the above
55. While at anchor, which of the following signals are more visible for other vessel that your vessel is
under pirate attack?
a) Flames on a vessel
b) Gun fired at intervals of 1 minute
c) Orange smoke
d) Wave arms
57. Transmission of a Distress alert by a station on behalf of another vessel actually in Distress should not
occur:
a) When communications between the Distress vessel and a Coast station are already in progress.
b) When the mobile unit actually in Distress is not itself in a position to transmit the Distress alert.
c) When the Master or responsible person on the mobile unit not in Distress so decides.
d) When the responsible person at the Coast Station determines further help is necessary.
58. You are in voice communication on Ch-16 with a vessel in Distress that advises you they are unable to
contact a Coast Station. What action would you take?
a) Send a DSC Distress Relay transmission on Ch-16.
b) Attempt to contact a Coast Station using voice on Ch-16 with a Mayday Relay.
c) Make an all ships call with Urgency priority.
d) Call the Coast Station on Ch-70 with Distress priority giving the other vessel’s position.
59. The EPIRB on the bridge wing is observed with the strobe light flashing and the control switch in the
“OFF” position. What action should be taken?
a) Place the control switch in the "OFF” position.
b) No action is needed – the strobe light indicates the automatic monthly self test is in progress.
c) Wait for the USCG or NOAA to confirm that the unit is actually transmitting.
d) Assume the unit is transmitting and follow the recommended procedures to properly cancel a
false distress alert being broadcast from an EPIRB.
60. 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) No additional steps are needed as the SART and EPIRB will both automatically float free and
operate properly.
d) Secure the EPIRB to the survival craft and mount the SART in a position to maximize its
elevation.
62. Which of the following would most likely not prevent a SART's signal from being detected?
a) The rescue personnel were monitoring the 3-CM radar and the SART was mounted improperly
in the lifeboat.
b) The SART was mounted improperly in the survival craft and rescue personnel were monitoring
the 10-CM radar.
c) The rescue personnel were monitoring the 10-CM radar and the SART was properly mounted in
the lifeboat.
d) The SART was properly mounted in the lifeboat and rescue personnel were monitoring the 3-CM
radar.
63. Which statement is false regarding the maintenance of GMDSS equipment at sea?
a) The GMDSS maintainer may not be the person designated to have primary responsibility for
radio-communications during Distress incidents even if licensed as an operator.
b) Ships must carry at least one person who qualifies as a GMDSS maintainer for the maintenance
and repair of equipment if the at-sea maintenance option is selected.
c) All at-sea maintenance and repairs must be performed by, or under the supervision of a person
holding a GMDSS Maintainer license.
d) The GMDSS maintainer may be the person responsible for ensuring that the watches are
properly maintained and that the proper guard channels and the vessel's position are entered into
the DSC equipment.
64. What are the conditions, under GMDSS, whereby a ship is NOT allowed to depart from any port?
a) The vessel has a temporary waiver of its radio license and Safety Certificate
b) The vessel is carrying more than the required number of qualified GMDSS radio operators.
c) The vessel is not capable of performing all required Distress and Safety functions.
d) The vessel is not carrying a GMDSS radio maintainer, but has provided for shoreside
maintenance plus duplication of equipment if required.
66. Which of the Two-Letter signals are the most commonly used as “I require immediate assistance”?
a) AL
b) AN
c) CB
d) FR
67. In the use of visual signaling, which Morse Code regular procedural signal are to be applied using two
letters code for waiting signal?
a) AA
b) AB
c) AR
d) AS
68. What is the proper procedure to be followed upon receipt of a Distress alert transmitted by use of Digital
Selective Calling techniques?
a) Set watch on the DSC alerting frequency in the band of frequencies the alert was received.
b) Set a continuous watch on VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 and DSC on Channel 70.
c) Ship stations equipped with narrow-band direct-printing equipment should respond to the
Distress alert as soon as practicable by this means.
d) Set watch on the radiotelephone Distress and Safety frequency associated with the Distress and
Safety calling frequency on which the Distress alert was received.
69. You are in voice communication on Ch-16 with a vessel in Distress that advises you they are unable to
contact a Coast Station. What action would you take?
a) Send a DSC Distress Relay transmission on Ch-16.
b) Attempt to contact a Coast Station using voice on Ch-16 with a Mayday Relay.
c) Make an all ships call with Urgency priority.
d) Call the Coast Station on Ch-70 with Distress priority giving the other vessel’s position.
71. If your vessel has suffered a casualty severe enough to disable both ship’s power and the GMDSS
console RSE you should:
a) Activate the EPIRB and/or use the SCT to make a “Mayday” call on Ch-16.
b) Use UHF Transceivers to contact other vessels.
c) Activate the EPIRB and/or use the SCT to make a “Mayday” call on Ch-70.
d) Make a “Mayday” call on Ch-70 and Ch-06 using the Survival Craft Transceiver.
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. What are the most commonly used important Two-letter signals which specify “I have a doctor onboard”?
a) AL
b) AN
c) CB
d) FR
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
33. 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
34. 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. What type of batteries most commonly used on board ships as source of back-up power?
a) Lead Battery
b) Lithium Battery
c) Nickel-Cadium (NiCd) Battery
d) Nickel-iron (NIFe) Battery
36. The type of batteries that is damaged by either over-charging or under charging is the…?
a) Gel type battery
b) Lead acid battery
c) Lithium battery
d) Nickel-Cadium battery
39. The defining characteristics of various types of cells are the cell (battery) voltage and the battery
capacity. The cell voltage is open-circuit potential difference between the electrodes (also called
electromotive force), Which force of cell voltage is open-circuit between electrodes?
a) Electromagnetic force
b) Electromotive force
c) Electrostatic force
d) Electrochemical force
40. In the event of failure of the main and emergency sources of electrical power –
what is the term for the source required to supply the GMDSS console with power for
conducting Distress and other radio-communications?
a) Emergency power
b) Reserve source of energy
c) Ship's emergency diesel generator
d) Ship's standby generator
41. 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.
42. In visual signaling, what method of communication uses two hand flags to indicate letters of the
alphabet?
a) Flag signaling
b) Flashing light signaling
c) Semaphore or hand flags or arms signaling
d) Sound signaling
44. 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
45. Which of the following statements concerning testing and maintenance of SARTs is true?
a) Testing a SART should be done in a consistent manner & location to ensure a baseline history of proper
results.
b) Testing of the SART should never be done in port to prevent interference to other vessel’s radars.
c) A SART's battery must be replaced within ninety (90) days after the expiration date imprinted on the unit.
d) An at-sea GMDSS maintainer is not able to test a SART because it is hermetically sealed.
47. What statement is true regarding tests and maintenance that could be provided for the SART?
a) Full verification within manufacturer's specifications by the on-board maintainer would be a requirement
for all vessels in the A3 & A4 sea areas using measuring equipment to generate 9 GHz signals.
b) Battery should be replaced within the 90 day grace period following the manufacturer's expiration date
shown on the SART and the SART should only be tested at-sea to reduce interference to other vessels.
c) Extreme care should be exercised because testing of the SART may be received by other vessels, may be
interpreted as a Distress condition, or it may interfere with other vessels' safe navigation.
d) Battery should be replaced with a new one before the manufacturer's expiration date shown on the
SART and the SART should only be tested in port to reduce interference to other vessels.
49. Which of the following is normally part of 406 MHz satellite EPIRBs?
a) A strobe light, automatic float-free bracket, 1-watt 406-MHz alert beacon.
b) A 5-watt 406-MHz alert beacon, Automatic Hydrostatic Release (ARM), strobe light.
c) Automatic float-free bracket, 5-watt 121.5 MHz homing beacon, strobe light.
d) Automatic Hydrostatic Release (ARM), 1-watt 121.5 MHz alerting beacon, strobe light.
50. Equipment for radiotelephony use in survival craft stations under GMDSS must have what
characteristic(s)?
a) Permanently-affixed antenna, watertight, power 1W or 25W.
b) Watertight, power a minimum of 1W, operation on CH-16, Ch-13 & Ch-70.
c) Operation on Ch-16, watertight, permanently-affixed antenna.
d) Operation on Ch-16, Ch-13 & Ch-70, power 1W, permanently-affixed antenna.
51. Which statement is NOT true regarding the requirements of survival craft portable two-way VHF
radiotelephone equipment?
a) Operation on Ch-16
b) Antenna must be permanently-affixed.
c) Simplex (single frequency) voice communications only.
d) Effective radiated power should be a minimum of 2.0 Watts.
52. Which statement is NOT true regarding the requirements of survival craft portable two-way VHF
radiotelephone equipment?
a) Watertight to a depth of 1 meter for 5 minutes.
b) Operates simplex on Ch-70 and at least one other channel.
c) Effective radiated power should be a minimum of 0.25 Watts.
d) The antenna is fixed and non-removable.
54. While conducting routine communications using the wheelhouse VHF with a station 1 mile distant, your
recommended power setting would be:?
a) 25 watts after dark.
b) 25 watts during a clear sunny day.
c) 1 watt, day or night.
d) 1 watt using DSC at night.
55. Which of the following factors does not normally affect the range of VHF transmissions?
a) Salt water ingress into the antenna coaxial cable.
b) Power level setting.
c) Vessel antenna height.
d) Ionospheric refraction.
56. Much longer than normal VHF transmissions are typically caused by:?
a) Atmospheric ducting or tropospheric propagation.
b) Changing power from 1W to 25 W.
c) Skywave reflections from the D layer.
d) Ionospheric activity in layers F1/F2.
61. In Radiowave propagation, the distance traveled by a Radiowave from one wavetop to another is
called;?
a) Frequency
b) Wavelength
c) Magnetic field
d) Static duration
62. How can rescue personnel detect that a SART is transmitting in the immediate vicinity?
a) The SART’s blips on the PPI will begin showing series of dots and eventually become
concentric circles
b) The SART’s blips on the PPI will begin showing rapid dashes and eventually become
concentric circles
c) Both a and b
d) The SART’s blips on the PPI will begin arcing and eventually become concentric circles
67. What are the operation of emergency equipment & application of emergency procedures?
a) Distress signal
b) Routine signal
c) Safety Signal
d) Urgency Signal
68. In Morse Code signaling by Hand Flag or Arms, following are the transmitting signals to a receiving
station except for;?
a) To call up a station
b) A receiving station – in answer
c) Completing the signal
d) Sending the distress message
69. 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 200 ah respectively
b) 12 volt and 100 Ah respectively
c) 24 volt and 100 ah respectively
d) 24 volt and 200 ah respectively
70. 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.
72. What are the types of electromagnetic radiation with enough energy to ionize biological materials.
a) Chemical reactive radiation
b) Radioactive radiation
c) Thermal radiation
d) X-radiation and gamma radiation
74. What are the Radiofrequency radiation that generate energy via water molecules results in rapid heating
throught out an object?
a) Microwave radiation
b) Radioactive radiation
c) X-radiation and gamma radiation
d) Thermal radiation
76. 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
79. A vertical (whip) antenna has a radiation pattern best described by?
a) A figure eight
b) A cardioid
c) A circle
d) An ellipse
80. What advantage does a vertical whip have over a long wire?
a) It radiates more signal fore and aft.
b) It radiates equally well in all directions.
c) It radiates a strong signal vertically.
d) None of the above
81. 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.
82. 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.
83. 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
84. 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
***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. ARRIESGADO
Date: AUG. 20, 2018
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85. 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)