GMDSS mcq sets 9 10 11 12

Download as docx, pdf, or txt
Download as docx, pdf, or txt
You are on page 1of 5

1.

When using the INMARSAT telex service, you receive


either service code NC or OCC. You should:

* a) Check the number and call again

* b) Clear the connection and call the operator if you are not
successful * c) Clear the connection, wait one minute, then call
again

* d) Clear the connection, comply with GMDSS regulations as per


SOLAS

2. Which vessels shall comply with GMDSS regulations as per


SOLAS:

* a) All cargo vessels over 300 GT * b) All cargo vessels * c) All cargo
vessels over 300 GT, on international voyages * d) All passenger
vessels and all cargo vessels over 300 GT on international voyage

3. DETAILS OF RADIO BEACONS CAN BE FOUND IN:

* (A) ITU LIST OF SHIP STATIONS * (B) ALRS VOL-3 * (C) ITU RADIO
DETERMINATION AND SPECIAL SERVICE STATIONS

4. DSC DISTRESS CALL IS SENT 5 TIMES WITHOUT A BREAK


AND ON/OFF MF/HF DISTRESS CALL LASTS FOR ABOUT:

* a) 7 SECONDS * b) 6.6 SECONDS * c) 5 SECONDS * d) 3 SECONDS

5. What should GMDSS radio operator consult to review the


proper procedures to be followed in distress situation under
GMDSS? * a. IMO Recommendations * b. The manufacturer's
instructions * c. SOLAS Regulations * d. ALRS Vol-5

6. Details of port operational channel would be found in: * a.


ITU LIST OF COAST STATION * b. ALRS Vol-6 * c. ALRS Vol-5 * d.
ALRS Vol-3
7. A network co-ordination station (NCS) of the INMARSAT-A
system: * a) Is located at each coast earth station * b) co-ordinates
SAR operations with an MRCC * c) provides compatibility with other
MES terminals * d) allocates a free channel to be used for each
sitcom call

8. In which publication would you find details of codes


relating to medical conditions: * a) Handbook for Marine Radio
communications * b) International code of signals * c) BT User guide
* d) ITU List of radio determination and Special Services

9. DSC international ship-to-shore calls for routine traffic


may be conducted on: * a) 2177 KHZ * b) 2182 KHZ * c) 2187.5
KHZ * d) 2189.5 KHZ

10. In the terrestrial radio telephone service which of the


following should be forwarded to the shore station first: * a)
Radio telex letter (RTL) * b) Weather message (OBS) * c) Report of
navigational buoy off station * d) TR

11. Details of port operations channels would be found in: *


a) ITU List of Coast Stations * b) Admiralty List of Radio Signals,
Volume 3 * c) BT User Guide * d) ITU List of radio determination and
Special Services

12. When clearing an auto telex call to a shore-based


subscriber via Portishead Radio, whilst keeping the radio
circuit open for a follow-on call you use the abbreviation: * a)
BRK+ * b) MSG+ * c) DIRTLX * d) DIRTLX

13. If a called coast station does not reply to routine DSC


calls sent automatically on VHF channel 70 at 5 second
intervals, they should not be repeated for: * a) 1 minute * b) 3
minutes * c) 10 minutes * d) 15 minutes
14. Sea area A2 is defined as being: * a) Within 250 miles of the
coast * b) Within continuous range of at least one MF DSC shore
station * c) Within continuous range of at least one VHF DSC shore
station * d) Within NAVTEX range of at least one shore station

15. ITU channel 1604 would mean: * a. Channel 16 in the 4 MHz


band * b. Channel 4 in the 16 MHz band * c. Channel 1604 in the MF
band * d. 1604 is the Channel number. It has no relevance to
frequency bands.

16. Safety NET messages can be received by which of the


following shipboard equipment? * a. NAVTEX * b. MF and HF
NBDP * c. EGC receiver * d. All of these

17. Which key is used to indicate the end of a selection in a


TELEX call via Standard-A SES? * a. "*" The key * b. The "ENTER"
Key * c. The "+" key * d. The "#" key

18. Which statement is not true regarding the NAVTEX


system? * a. NAVTEX is a single frequency broadcast system (using
NBDP narrow band direct printing) TELEX on 518 KHz. * b. A
selective message-rejection feature of the receiver allows the
mariner to receive only safety information pertinent to his
requirements. * c. NAVTEX is broadcast in the prevailing language of
the coast station and adjacent NAVAREAS. * d. NAVTEX carries
information relevant to all sizes and types of vessels within a region
established for this service.1

19. What is defined as the area within the radiotelephone coverage


area of at least one VHF coast station in which continuous DSC
alerting is available as defined by the IMO regulation for GMDSS? 2 *
a. Sea Area A1 * b. Ocean Area Regions AOR-E, AOR-W, POR or IOR *
c. Sea Area A2 * d. Coastal and Inland Waters3
20. Which channel is designated for GMDSS Digital Selective
Calling? * a. Channel 06 (156.300 MHz) * b. Channel 13 (156.650
MHz) * c. Channel 16 (156.800 MHz) * d. Channel 70 (156.525 MHz)

21. How does the search vessel's GMDSS Radio Operator


interrogate a survival craft SART? * a. Activate the IFF
interrogation system * b. The SART responds automatically when it
detects the search craft or other vessels' X-Band radar signal. * c.
Maintain watch on VHF-FM4 Channel 70 for the SART's unique
identifier. * d. The SART responds automatically when it detects the
search craft or other vessels' 3.5 GHz radar signal.

22. What statement is true regarding tests and maintenance


which could be provided for the SART?

23. Batteries providing a source of energy for installation


should be tested: * a) Once a week * b) Once during an
international voyage * c) At the beginning * d) Once a day

24. When making a terrestrial telex call to a coast station in


order to make a direct call to a shore subscriber should use
the following mode of telex operation: * a) SELREC * b) FEC * c)
DIRECT * d) ARQ

25. In the VHF band the intership channel to provide


locating signals in GMDSS communication is: * a) Ch. 70 * b)
Ch. 13 * c) Ch. 16 * d) Ch. 06

26. Which equipment may not be utilized to provide locating


signals in GMDSS: * a) Float-free EPIRBs * b) Satellite EPIRBs * c) 9
GHz signals of radar transponders * d) 9 GHz SARTs

27. Communications on port operations channels may NOT


include: * a) Public correspondence * b) Movement and safety of
vessels * c) The safety of a person or persons in an emergency * d)
Operational handling of vessels
28. The sea area you are in is determined by: * a) The vessel's
distance from shore. * b) Whether the ship is in range of a VHF-
DSC/HF-DSC coast station or Inmarsat coverage. * c) The type of
maintenance available to your vessel. * d) None of the above.

29. Which statement is false regarding a GMDSS equipped


ship? * a) A conditional or partial exemption may be granted, in
exceptional circumstances, for a single voyage outside the sea area
for5 which vessel is equipped. * b) Ships must

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy