The following are some of the key benefits of ECDIS voyage data logging/playback

except?
A. Post incident analysis
B. Probationary proof of evidence
C. Training
D. Risk assessment

Which process of correction does not require human intervention?

A. Interactive
B. Automatic
C. Electronic
D. Semi-automatic

A ship has two approved ECDIS, prior arrival in port both main and back-up power
supply failed. Which system is best to adopt so that she can safely reach even at
anchorage only?
A. Back up ECDIS on a laptop
B. Carry portfolio of selected charts
C. Carry portfolio of worldwide charts
D. Ask the owners to supply of emergency chart

As a look out, what should you report first in waters with high traffic density?
A. The lights or objects observed from vessels in which risk of collision is deemed
to exist
B. The vessels on your starboard side exhibiting their respective lights or objects
C. The vessels exhibiting their respective lights or objects ahead of you
D. Everything seen in the area

ECDIS system reset and back up should provide the following functions except?
A. displaying the planned route
B. displaying time labels along ship’s track
C. taking courses, distances and bearings from the chart
D. imposing own ship’s position automatically, or manually on a chart

What should be the base of the ECDIS grounding alarm?

A. Echo sounder
B. Paper chart sounding
C. Chart information
D. Global Positioning System

What method in which correction data is furnished by the originating hydrographic

office in correct format into the system via electronic medium?
A. Electronic
B. Automatic
C. Interactive
D. Semi-automatic

How are you going to take a risk of collision if there is doubt as stipulated in
COLREGS 1972?
A. It does not exist
B. It may exist
C. It shall be deemed to exist
D. It does exist

What is the title of Rule 6 of COLREGS 1972?

A. Safe speed
B. Look-out
C. Risk of Collision
D. Sailing Vessel
Which automatic medium is used to store daily files of system and navigational
events?
A. Ship’s Logbook
B. Electronic Ship Logbook
C. Deck Logbook
D. Electronic Mate’s Logbook

Who’s responsibility are the data shown or hidden from navigational aids including
paper charts and ECDIS?
A. Master
B. Officer-on-watch
C. Navigating Officer
D. Owners or Company

What is the most important things to know of the modern navigational equipment’s
today?
A. Automation
B. Limitations
C. Usage
D. Capabilities

When shall a risk of collision be deemed to exist as stipulated in COLREGS 1972?

A. Whenever 2 vessels approach from opposite directions
B. Whenever a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel
C. If one vessel approaches another so as to be overtaking
D. If the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change

AIS can provide with the following information except?

A. Positive named identification of vessels
B. Fixed data fields – name, MMSI, call sign, dimensions
C. Dynamic data – position, course, speed, heading, rate of turn
D. Static data – draught, destination, cargo, condition

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding radar information overlay?

A. Highlight radar index of bearing errors
B. Shows shipping contacts against the chart
C. Aids understanding of ARPA and AIS information
D. Shows outline of inland and conspicuous nav marks

How much is the minimum recording time required for ECDIS data to be save in case
of failure?
A. 6 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 36 hours

What is the standard issue of corrections to electronic navigational charts?

A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Every 3 months
D. Every 6 months

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding AIS limitations?

A. Cluttered display
B. Vessel ID cannot be forged
C. Position are GPS derived
D. Not all vessels have AIS yet
An action taken to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such as to result
in passing at a safe distance. Aside from carefully checking the effectiveness of
action taken, what else needs to be considered/done?
A. Ensure that the other vessel has finally past and clear
B. Ensure that the other vessel is more than one cable away
C. Ensure that the other vessel is more than one mile away
D. Ensure that the other vessel is near the beam

Which ECDIS parameters has the ability to detect underwater hazards found at depths
greater than specified by safety contour?
A. Safety contour
B. Cross track limits
C. Safety depths
D. Safety scale

What is the powerful tool in ECDIS that could reduce the amount of displayed
information?
A. Zooming in
B. Zooming out
C. Scamin
D. Customizing

What is the navigational purpose of ENC intended for navigating along the
coastline, either inshore or offshore?
A. Coastal
B. Approach
C. Harbor
D. General

What stage in voyage planning is presentation of raw data and planning of strategy
to be used?
A. Appraisal
B. Planning
C. Execution
D. Monitoring

On ECDIS top bar-Kongsberg, what does it mean if the background color of town ship
position is grey?
A. Position inaccurate
B. Position source error
C. Dead reckoning
D. Position highly accurate

What is the main advantage of a vector chart that users are assured for?
A. Clearer data on display
B. Completeness of layer data
C. Data surveyed to approved standard
D. Data verified by comparison with paper char

What is the alarm when operator specifies the maximum stray distance on either side
from own ship?
A. Depth contour alarm
B. Safety contour alarm
C. Cross track error
D. Position sensor alarm

In setting ECDIS alarm, what is always below in value than safety contour?
A. Draught
B. Safety depth
C. Depth contour
D. Deep sounding

What is the range scale of ENC berthing chart?

A. 1:350,000
B. 1:1,499,999
C. 1:4,000
D. 1:1,350,000

What is the effective size of ECDIS display area per regulation?

A. 250 x 250mm
B. 260 x 260mm
C. 270 x 270mm
D. 290 x 290mm

What is the medium that provides input data into an ECDIS?

A. Adaptor
B. Interface
C. Cable
D. Sensor

Which sensor is not required by Class/International Maritime Organization in an

ECDIS?
A. LORAN-C / e-LORAN
B. Continuous position source
C. Speed and measuring device
D. Gyro or transmitting heading device

What is the biggest single advantage of electronic chart over paper chart to
navigator?
A. Easy operation
B. Electronic display
C. Ease of correction
D. Real-time display of position

What is the major benefit with vector system electronic chart?

A. Intelligence
B. Ease of correction
C. Easy operation
D. Clearest display

Which ECDIS sensor provides own ship with direction from one point to another?
A. Depth Measuring device
B. Transmitting heading device
C. Gyro
D. Both A & C

What is the best secondary continuous positioning source for ECDIS?

A. AIS
B. Loran-C
C. GNSS
D. e-Loran

What IMO Resolution that was adopted on 23rd November 1995 on ECDIS Performance
Standards?
A. IMO Resolutions A.819(17)
B. IMO Resolutions A.817(21)
C. IMO Resolutions A.817(18)
D. IMO Resolutions A.817(19)
What is the minimum size of display approved on ECDIS?
A. 19 inches
B. 21 inches
C. 23 inches
D. 25 inches

What is the main disadvantage of electronic charts?

A. Difficult to operate
B. Limited availability
C. Display size
D. Subject to power failure

ECDIS Information is divided inro groups except; I. Chart related information, II.
Execution and monitoring, III. Navigation related information
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I & III only

What is the ECDIS alarm when it has surpassed the track boundary set by operator?
A. Exceeded depth setting
B. Exceeding cross track limit
C. Exceeded the planned route
D. Exceeded safety contour setting

Which nav equipment is the secondary positioning system for ECDIS?

A. d-GPS
B. Radar
C. Loran-C
D. e-Loran

What is the likely cause when radar picture and the ENC picture are rotated against
each other?
A. Gyro error
B. Radar error
C. ARPA error
D. Position error

What is the most important things to know of the modern navigational equipment
today?
A. Automation
B. Limitations
C. Usage
D. Capabilities

What is the immediate indication when radar shows discrepancies between ENC and
radar objects?
A. Faulty radar
B. Faulty position source
C. Danger
D. ENC error

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding requirement of ECDIS data

and data logging?
A. Able to reconstruct navigation data
B. Recorded information be accessible
C. Able to record complete track of the voyage
D. Able to record navigation data at least 12 hours
Whose responsibility is to gather data necessary for the intended voyage?
A. Owners
B. ENC provider
C. Navigators
D. RCDS provider

What is the most vital information of any ECDIS system?

A. Display
B. Own ship position
C. Anti-grounding
D. ENC availability

What is the optimum requirement when sailing with ECDIS?

A. Navigator’s training
B. Functional backup system
C. Up-to-date database
D. Highly qualified operator

Which means ECDIS can switch automatically in case of heading input failure?
A. Stabilized head up mode
B. Unstabilized head up mode
C. Stabilized north up mode
D. Unstabilized north up mode

Which ECDIS parameters has the ability to detect underwater hazards found at depths
greater than specified by safety contour?
A. Safety contour
B. Cross track limits
C. Safety depth
D. Safety scale

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding AIS limitations?

A. Cluttered display
B. Vessel ID cannot be forged
C. Position are GPS derived
D. Not all vessels have AIS yet

What is the first step users should do when making update on ECDIS?
A. Check if S-52 is up-to-date
B. Install license prior updates
C. Scan update disk for viruses
D. Update system with new disk

How much time ECDIS should switch mode in case of failure of heading indicating
device?
A. 1 minute
B. 3 minutes
C. within 1 minute
D. within 3 minutes

Which ECDIS menu you can find the “position offset”?

A. Ownship
B. System
C. Tool
D. Chart

Which of the following is not acceptable as ECDIS input information?

A. Transmitting heading device
B. Electronic position fixing system
C. Other sensors acceptable to the IMO
D. Speed and distance fixing equipmen

The following are some of the key benefits of ECDIS voyage data logging/playback
except?
A. Post incident analysis
B. Probationary proof of evidence
C. Training
D. Risk assessment

Which process of correction does not require human intervention?

A. Interactive
B. Automatic
C. Electronic
D. Semi-automatic

A ship has two approved ECDIS, prior arrival in port both main and back-up power
supply failed. Which system is best to adopt so that she can safely reach even at
anchorage only?
A. Back up ECDIS on a laptop
B. Carry portfolio of selected charts
C. Carry portfolio of worldwide charts
D. Ask the owners to supply of emergency chart

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding radar information overlay?

A. Highlight radar index of bearing errors
B. Shows shipping contacts against the chart
C. Aids understanding of ARPA and AIS information
D. Shows outline of inland and conspicuous nav marks

ECDIS system reset and back up should provide the following functions except?
A. displaying the planned route
B. displaying time labels along ship’s track
C. taking courses, distances and bearings from the chart
D. imposing own ship’s position automatically, or manually on a chart

What is the chart data transfer a standard that complies with IHO ENC Product
Specification?
A. S-52
B. S-54
C. S-57
D. S-63

Which regulation allows an ECDIS to be accepted as meeting the chart carriage

requirements?
A. Chapter IV Regulation 19
B. Chapter V Regulation 19
C. Chapter VI Regulation 19
D. Chapter X Regulation 19

Which system is meeting the IMO Performance Standards of IMO Resolution A.477
(XII), as amended by MSC.64(67)?
A. Paper charts
B. Raster Navigational Chart
C. Chart-radar
D. Electronic Navigational Chart

What is IHO Product Specification for Raster Navigational Chart?

A. S-52
B. S-61
C. S-57
D. S-62

Which SOLAS regulation defines the nautical chart?

A. Regulation 1
B. Regulation 2
C. Regulation 5
D. Regulation 17

When was the amendment of SOLAS Chapter (Safety of Navigation) entered into force?
A. 1 July 2001
B. 1 July 2002
C. 1 July 2006
D. 1 July 2010

Which ECDIS alarm will activate when the navigator will cross a depth less than the
minimum set?
A. Failure of echo sounder
B. Vessel crossing safety contour
C. System malfunction or failure
D. Failure of the positioning system

What is the alarm on ECDIS when it detects an obstacle closer than set limit?
A. Grounding alarm
B. Failure of echo sounder input
C. Vessel crossing safety contour
D. Failure of the monitoring system

What is one of the competences required by an officer-in-charge of a navigational

watch on board a ship of 500 GRT or more as specified in Table A-II/1 of STCW Code?
A. Plan and conduct passage by ECDIS means
B. Able to operate the ECDIS equipment on board ship
C. Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
D. Plan and conduct a passage as ordered by the Master

Which of the following is meeting the SOLAS Regulation V/19 Carriage requirements?
A. Paper charts
B. ECDIS + ENC
C. ECDIS + ECS
D. Radar Chart + Paper Charts

What is the biggest single advantage of electronic charts over the paper chart
system?
A. Ease of correction
B. Ease in voyage planning
C. Easy to determine ship’s position
D. It indicates ship’s position at all times

Which below is not the one of the goals of ECDIS?

A. Execution
B. Monitoring
C. Anti-grounding
D. Passage planning

Which item below is not one of the advantages of ECDIS?

A. Anti-grounding warning
B. Simple voyage planning
C. Automatic chart updating
D. Tide uncorrected depth contour

Where should the ECDIS alarm be base?

A. Echo sounder
B. Paper chart sounding
C. Chart information
D. Global Positioning System

What is the main aim of IMO Resolution MSC.232(82)?

A. Adoption of Performance Standards for RCDS
B. Adoption of Performance Standards for ECDIS
C. Adoption of Revised Performance Standards for RCDS
D. Adoption of Revised Performance Standards for ECDIS

What is the ECDIS second mode adopted under IMO MSC amendments on 11 December 1998?
A. RCDS
B. SENC
C. RDCS
D. RCSD

Which ECDIS function that data on display cannot be removed by the operator?
A. Everything
B. Base display
C. Standard display
D. Both A & C

Which part in STCW code states “the competence includes Plan and conducts a passage
and determines position of the vessel”?
A. Table A-I/1
B. Table A-I/2
C. Table A-II/1
D. Table A-II/2

Raster Navigational Chart are digital raster copies of official paper charts
conforming to IHO Product Specifications also known as ______?
A. RNC (S-52)
B. RNC (S-57)
C. RNC (S-61)
D. RNC (S-63)

What is mean as database resulting from the transformation of the raster

navigational chart by the RCDS?
A. RCDS
B. SENC
C. SRNC
D. SNRC

What is the first step users should do when making update on ECDIS?
A. Check if S-52 is up to date
B. Install license prior updates
C. Scan update disk for viruses
D. Update system with new disk

Who is responsible for providing updates on a vessel’s approved ECDIS?

A. Flag State
B. UKHO / DMMA
C. Service provider
D. International Hydrographic Office
What is the most important rule is COLREG?
A. Rule 7: Risk of Collision
B. Rule 5: Look-out
C. Rule 2: Responsibility
D. Rule 6: Safe Speed

Which of the following is not acceptable as ECDIS input information?

A. Transmitting heading device
B. Electronic position fixing system
C. Other sensors acceptable to the IMO
D. Speed and distance fixing equipment

Who is responsible for the approval of ECDIS use on board a vessel?

A. Flag State
B. Classification Society
C. International Hydrographic Office
D. International Maritime Organization

Which method of correcting digital nautical chart is labor intensive and subject to
operator error?
A. Automatic
B. Semi-automatic
C. Electronic
D. Interactive

Which rule in COLREG where you can find the following statement: "Such risk shall
be deemed to exist if the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does not
appreciably change"?
A. Rule 6: Safe Speed
B. Rule 9: Narrow Channels
C. Rule 5: Look-out
D. Rule 7: Risk of Collision

What action should be preffered if the circumstances of the case admit, in a

crossing situation if there is risk of collision?
A. All of these
B. Alter course to starboard
C. Pass astern of the vessel
D. Sound one short blast

What is the immediate indication when radar shows discrepancies between ENC and
radar objects?
A. Faulty radar
B. Faulty position source
C. Danger
D. ENC error

What is the section for "Conduct of vessels in sight of one another"?

A. Section I
B. Section II
C. Section III
D. None of these

ECDIS voyage data recording is beneficial EXCEPT?

A. Risk assessment
B. Post incident analysis
C. Ship parameters cannot be imported
D. Documentary proof in case of incident
Which navigational equipment is the primary positioning system for ECDIS?
A. GNSS
B. Radar / ARPA
C. Loran-C
D. e-Loran

Who is responsible for providing updates on a vessel’s approved ECDIS?

A. Flag State
B. Service provider
C. UKHO / DMMA
D. International Hydrographic Office

What is the most vital information of any ECDIS system?

A. Display
B. Own ship position
C. Anti-grounding
D. ENC availability

What is the optimum requirement when sailing with ECDIS?

A. Navigator’s training
B. Functional backup system
C. Up to date database
D. Highly qualified operator

AIS can provides with the following information EXCEPT?

A. Positive named identification of vessels
B. Fixed data fields – name, MMSI, call sign, dimensions
C. Dynamic data – position, course, speed, heading, rate of turn
D. Static data – draught, destination, cargo, condition

Which user object with point geometry such as buoy or obstruction?

A. Area
B. Symbol
C. Line
D. Sector

What is the alarm when the vessel will stray beyond the limit of the intended
track?
A. Track alarm
B. Cross track alarm
C. Cross alarm
D. Deviation alarm

What means ECDIS should switch automatically in case of heading input failure?
A. Stabilized head up mode
B. Unstabilized head up mode
C. Stabilized north up mode
D. Unstabilized north up mode

Which user object contains point geometry with defined radius and bearings like
pilot boarding place?
A. Area
B. Sector
C. Text
D. Symbol