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ST. THERESE- MTC COLLEGES MARCOM
Iloilo, Philippines (Maritime Communications)
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STUDENT LEARNING MODULE
ST Revision No. 1 Effectivity date:
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10 August 2020
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Activity: Laboratory Ex. No. 12 (Student’s BOE)

Checkpoint
Activity 9 – Multiple Choice: Directions: Blacken the letter of the

correct answer.
1. What sub-system of the GMDSS is made up of low polar-orbiting satellites whose
purpose is for the detection and location of EPIRBs operating on 406 MHz.
A) AMVER-AUSREP B COSPAS-SARSAT C) COSPAS-SART D) SAR-INMARSAT
2. What type of emergency radio beacon is being used in the maritime service.
A) ELT B) EPIRB C) PLB D) SART
3. Which of the following emergency appliance can be detected by the INMARSAT

satellite?
A) ELT B) EPIRB C) L-Band Epirb D) PLB
4. Which of the following is one of the Main component of the INMARSAT system?
A) Cospas-Sarsat B) Mission control C) Mobile rescue D) Space segment
5. What is ―A‖ in the acronym ADE as the division of the INMARSAT Terminal?
A) Abaft B) Above C) Advance D) Aerial
6. What is any equipment of the INMARSAT terminal which is located inside the ship?
A) ADE B) BDE C) IDE D) GPS
7. Which of the following INMARSAT terminals is capable of sending satellite facsimile?

A) INMARSAT-B B) INMARSAT-C C) INMARSAT-D D) INMARSAT-E
8. Which of the equipment uses the ―store and forward‖ system in its transmission?
A) DSC Controller B) INMARSAT-B C) INMARSAT-C D) VHF Telephony
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9. What is the secondary means of distress alerting in the GMDSS system?

A) DSC B) EPIRB C) MF Telephony D) SART
10. Which of the following communication equipment is capable of duplex operation?

A) DSC B) INMARSAT-C C) SSB Telephony D) VHF
Telephone
11. Which GMDSS system functions as a sub-system to coordinate a rescue mission at

sea?
A) AMVER B) FleetNet 77 C) MCC D) MRCC
12. Which of the following equipment uses digital information in its transmission?
A) DSC Controller B) INMARSAT-B C) SSB Telephony D) VHF Telephony
13. What sub-system of the GMDSS is responsible for covering Sea Area A3?
A) MF/HF DSC B) INMARSAT system C) SSB Telephony D) VHF
Telephony
14. How long will the battery of an Epirb operate in continuous activation mode?
A) up to 24 hours B) up to 48 hours C) up to 72 hours D) up to 96 hours
15. What is the required depth in order for an Epirb to be automatically released float-
free?
A) 3 feet B) 2-4 feet C) 1mtr – 1.5mtr D) 1.5mtr - 4.0mtr
16. Which of the following equipment is NOT capable of receiving and EGC/MSI
broadcast?
A) L-Band Epirb B) INMARSAT-B C) INMARSAT-C D) NAVTEX
17. Which of the following Frequency bands uses the Line of Sight as a wave
propagation?
A) Low Freq. B) High Freq. C) Medium Freq. D) Very High Freq.
18. Which device is responsible for making the release of and EPIRB float free?
A) Chloro-static Release Mechanism C) Hydro-static Release Mechanism
B) Electro-static Release Mechanism D) Remote Release Mechanism
19. What is the operating frequency of the emergency beacon in the maritime service?

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A) 124.406 MHz B) 156.800 MHz C) 243.406 MHz D) 406.025

MHz
20) How long will the battery of the Epirb expire?
A) 1-2 years B) 2-3 years C) 3-5 years D) 5-7 years
Checkpoint
Activity 10 – Multiple Choice – Directions: Blacken the letter of the correct

answer.
1. Which of the following designates a person to carry the EPIRB onboard a survival
craft in case of an abandon ship?
A) Crew list B) Emergency plan C) Muster list D) Station Bill
2. What is the exact meaning of an X-band SART?

A) Search and Rescue Radar Transmitter C) Search and Rescue Transmitter
B) Search and Rescue Radar Transponder D) Search and Rescue Transponder
3. What is the only purpose of a SART?

A) For detection of EPIRB C) For rescuing survivors
B) For locating survivors D) For search of survival craft
4. What convention makes the carriage of SART onboard vessels mandatory?

A) IMO Convention C) STCW Convention
B) SOLAS Convention D) UN Convention
5. What is the operating frequency of a SART?

A) 3 MHz B) 9 MHz C) 3 GHz D) 9 GHz
6. What is broadcasted over the VHF Radio to warn all stations that there‘s an ongoing
SAR operation?

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A) SEELOUNCE MAY DAY C) SILENCE ATTENTION

B) SEELOUNCE URGENCY D) SILENCE PLEASE
7. What specific equipment or apparatus can detect an activated SART?

A) L-Band Radar B) S-Band Radar C) X-Band Radar D) 10cm Radar
8. What is the distance that a SART can be detected from an airborne Radar?
A) 5-10 n.miles C) up to 20 n.miles
B) 10-15 n.miles D) up to 30 n.miles
9. What is the modulation of and EPIRB?

A) Amplitude modulation C) Phase modulation
B) Freq modulation D) Pulse modulation
10. What is the other operation of an Epirb aside from automatic float free operation?
A) Manual operation C) Telemetry operation
B) Remote Control Operation D) Visual operation
11. Which comes third in the manual preparation of a distress message in INMARSAT-C?
A) The distress signal C) The name of the vessel and call
sign B) The nature of distress D) The present distress
position
12. Which comes second in manual preparation of a distress message in the INMARSAT
C?
A) The distress signal C) The name of the vessel and call
sign B) The nature of distress D) The present distress
position
13. What VHF channel is used for broadcasting a distress MESSAGE ―FIRE‖ or other
nature?
A) Channel 13 B) Channel 16 C) Channel 69 D) Channel 70
14. Why is the distress button of a DSC MF/HF, VHF controller has a red colour?
A) Because for easy location and warning C) Because red is easily visible
B) Because it is a SOLAS requirement D) Because yellow is not appropriate
15. Why is the distress button of a DSC MF/HF, VHF controller has a glass lid cover?
A) To have an easy access to the button

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B) To prevent dust from entering the button

C) To prevent it from accidental false distress
D) To protect it from sea water spray
Checkpoint
answer.
1. How will you respond to a distress call when received on an VHF DSC Controller?
A) Listen on VHF and relay the distress alert
B) Listen of MF 2187.5 KHz and relay the distress alert
C) Listen on VHF Ch.16 or MF 2187.5 KHz for 5 minutes
D) Listen on MF 2187.5 KHz and acknowledge the distress
2. How will you respond to a distress call when received on an MF/HF DSC Controller?
A) Listen on VHF and relay the distress alert
B) Listen of MF 2187.5 KHz and relay the distress alert
C) Listen on VHF Ch.16 or MF 2187.5 KHz for 5 minutes
D) Listen on MF 2187.5 KHz and acknowledge the distress
3. What type of maintenance is needed aside from the shipboard electronic maintenance?
A) Office facility maintenance C) Port facility maintenance
B) On-line maintenance D) Shore-based maintenance
4. What technical document should be consulted by Officers during breakdown of radio

installations?
A) Equipment content C) Equipment manuals
B) Equipment failure D) Equipment spares
5. How frequent will the test be carried out to ensure the equipment operational function?
A) Annual test B) Bi-annual test C) Quarterly test D) Periodic test

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6. What shall be consulted with regard to the procedures in conducting equipment

functional tests?
A) Doctor‘s advice B) Master‘s advice C) Owner‘s manual D) User‘s manual
7. Why is there a need to provide every ship a reserve source of energy for radio
installations in the event of failure of ship‘s main?
A) For Officers and crew communications
B) For distress and safety communications
C) For engine breakdown communications
D) For Owners and Charterer‘s communications
8. What will be the first action to take upon receiving a distress broadcast ―FIRE‖ on VHF?
A) Note the position and call the Master
B) Plot the position and relay to the RCC
C) Plot the position and wait for the Master
D) Note the position and reply the distress call
9. Which IMO Resolution promulgates guidelines ensuring the availability of radio

equipment for ships engaged on voyages in Sea Area A3 and A4?
A) Resolution A.701 C) Resolution A.703
B) Resolution A.702 D) Resolution A.704
10. Which of the following is a basic requirement for ensuring availability of radio
equipment?
A) The area of operation of the vessel C) The nationality of the vessel B) The
gross tonnage of the vessel D) The size of the vessel

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Checkpoint

answer.
1. What is being specified as a criterion for GMDSS installation in SOLAS Chapter IV Regulation
13?
A) Provision for the reserve source of energy
B) Provision for the duplication of radio equipment
C) Provision for the shipboard electronic maintenance
D) Provision for the supply of protective radio equipment
2. Why is there a need for circuit breakers, fuses and overload trips for a radio installation
onboard?
A) To safeguard the radio equipment from short circuits
B) To prevent the occurrence of accidental false distress
C) To protect the Officers and crew from electrical shock
D) To improve the grounding system of the radio installation
3) What actions should be taken when working on the ADE aside from installing safety
signs on the Below Deck Equipment?
A) Advise other vessels in the vicinity
B) Inform the crew working above the area
C) Inform the OOW that work is in progress
D) Advise the engine personnel of such activity

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4. How many times will a nature of distress ―I am on FIRE!‖ should be repeated

for clarity purposes?
A) Five times B) Once broadcast C) Thrice broadcast D) Twice broadcast 5.
How many units of equipment is required for duplication to ensure availability of radio
equipment?
A) 1 unit B) 2 units C) 3 units D) 4 units
6. What safety measures should be taken when making repairs on the Above Deck Equipment?
A) Ensure that there is no interruption of the Ship‘s Main
B) Ensure that the reserve source of power is on standby
C) Ensure that Class ―A‖ fire extinguisher is ready at hand
D) Ensure that the Below Deck Equipment is in OFF position
7. What preparation should be done prior to carrying out maintenance or inspection involving
electrical component of the GMDSS installation?
A) Get a radio advice from the RCC
B) Get a job order from ship‘s charterers
C) Get a permit from the makers of the equipment
D) Get a permit to work from the Ship Safety Officer
8. Which of the following is necessary to ensure safety in carrying out maintenance, repair or
inspection on the Above Deck Equipment of the GMDSS installation?
A) Ensure that fire hoses are ready in case of an outbreak of fire
B) Ensure that the safety Check List is being accomplished
C) Ensure that the working area is free from falling debris
D) Ensure the there are no other personnel working in the area
9. What protective material is being fitted around the radio installation which is prone to high
voltage or high risk of electrical grounding?
A) Certified electrical safety discharge C) Certified electronic safety clothing
B) Certified electrical safety matting D) Certified electronic safety matting
10. What is the purpose of the circular yellow line approximately 3 meters‘ radius at the base of
the Satellite radome antennae?
A) NO working zone C) Radiation hazard radius
B) Radiation-free radius D) Radome under repair

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Assessment
Final Written Assessment

As per schedule : 60 items after the 18 th week
FINAL Laboratory Assessment

As per schedule : Student‘s Book of Exercises
Exercise No.8 = Sending Distress Alert ―Abandon Ship‖ via VHF DSC
Exercise No.9 = Sending Distress Alert ―Fire ON Board‖ via MF/HF DSC
Exercise No.10 = Switch ―ON‖ and Activate (EPIRB) GMDSS Equipment
Exercise No.11 = Switch ―ON‖ and Activate (SART) GMDSS Equipment
Exercise No.12 = SEARCH AND RESCUE SIMULATION (DISTRESS) IAMSAR
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3. Which of the following emergency appliance can be detected by the INMARSAT

7. Which of the following INMARSAT terminals is capable of sending satellite facsimile?

9. What is the secondary means of distress alerting in the GMDSS system?

10. Which of the following communication equipment is capable of duplex operation?

11. Which GMDSS system functions as a sub-system to coordinate a rescue mission at

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A) 124.406 MHz B) 156.800 MHz C) 243.406 MHz D) 406.025

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Activity 10 – Multiple Choice – Directions: Blacken the letter of the correct

2. What is the exact meaning of an X-band SART?

3. What is the only purpose of a SART?

4. What convention makes the carriage of SART onboard vessels mandatory?

5. What is the operating frequency of a SART?

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A) SEELOUNCE MAY DAY C) SILENCE ATTENTION

7. What specific equipment or apparatus can detect an activated SART?

9. What is the modulation of and EPIRB?

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B) To prevent dust from entering the button

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4. What technical document should be consulted by Officers during breakdown of radio

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6. What shall be consulted with regard to the procedures in conducting equipment

9. Which IMO Resolution promulgates guidelines ensuring the availability of radio

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4. How many times will a nature of distress ―I am on FIRE!‖ should be repeated

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