QUESTION Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Measure the voltage during Measure the current Measure the specific Measure the voltage
1 GMDSS: How do we find out if a NiCd accumulator is fully charged?
charging during charging gravity of the electrolyte during discharging

Message for canceling MF DSC false alert must be translated with class of
2 H3E J3E G3E F2B
emission…
GMDSS: During distress traffic, the vessel in distress is disturbed by other
3 stations on 2182 kHz. What message should this vessel transmit to impose Mayday distress Distress Mayday Seelonce Mayday Seelonce Distress
radio silence?
GMDSS: You have called a coast station by means of MF DSC to order a
4 telephone call. There is no reply from the coast station. How long should you 1 minute 5 minutes 10 minutes Not necessary to wait
wait before you try to call again?
GMDSS: You have received a distress alert on MF DSC. On what frequency
5 2187.5 kHz 2182 kHz Channel 70 VHF Channel 16 VHF
would you acknowledge the call if no coast station has acknowledged?

An MF two-tone alarm
6 GMDSS: What signal can trigger a SART? A 3 сm radar signal A distress signal A 10 cm radar signal
signal

GMDSS: Your vessel is equipped with GMDSS for the A4 area. You are in
7 position 76 N, 23 E, and you want to make a phone-call. What equipment Inmarsat Fleet 55 HF Telephony Inmarsat M Inmarsat Fleet 77
would you use?
A ship operating in sea area A3 must have the following provisions for
8 Duplication of Equipment. Shore Maintenance. At Sea Maintenance. Any two of the above.
maintenance:
GMDSS: You have had a radio telephone call through Singapore Radio. Total
9 charge for the call was 30.61 Gold Franks. How many SDR (Special Drawing 5 SDR 7 SDR 8 SDR 10 SDR
Rights) does this amount to?
GMDSS: A Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB is transmitting on two different frequencies.
10 121.5 MHz 1.6 GHz 406 MHz 2182 kHz
Which of the two frequencies carries the MMSI number?
Effective radiated power Simplex (single
Which statement is NOT true regarding the requirements of survival craft
11 Operation on Ch-16. should be a minimum of frequency) voice All of these.
portable two-way VHF radiotelephone equipment?
2.0 Watts. communications only.
GMDSS: What frequency would vessel use to transmit an acknowledgement
12 2189.5 kHz 2177.0 kHz 2182.0 kHz 2187.5 kHz
of a MF DSC Distress Alert if it is necessary?
On non-SOLAS vessels
13 Does needed obligate continuous watch on VHF 16 channel? Not needed. Only in sea area A1. Needed in all areas.
only.
GMDSS: How often should the EPIRB hydrostatic release mechanism be According to the date
14 Every 3 years Every 4 years Every 5 years
replaced? label
15 GMDSS: In what ocean area do we find the AOR-E satellite? Pacific Ocean Indian Ocean Eastern Atlantic Ocean Western Atlantic Ocean
16 What channel use VHF DSC? 29 70 On operator choice. 55
What frequency should be used for MF radiotelephony intership
17 2182 kHz 2045 kHz 2048 kHz 2187.5 kHz
communication, if required?
Used in Radio Telex to be Used in Radio Telex to
Used in Radio telex to Mode used in NAVTEX to
put in touch with a certain be connected to the
18 GMDSS: What does the command DIRTLX mean? transmit a Store and receive a Broadcast
telex subscriber. Two director of the coast
Forward message message
way traffic. radio station
GMDSS: You have observed a drifting container in an area with heavy ship
19 traffic. You want to warn other vessels about your observation. What signal PAN PAN MAYDAY RELAY SECURITE MAYDAY
would you use?
GMDSS: Your vessel is equipped for sea area A1 + A2. Suddenly there is an VHF and MF DSC,
VHF Digital Selective VHF and MF DSC, EPIRB
20 explosion in the engine room. What equipment should be used to transmit the MF DSC and EPIRB Inmarsat-C, EPIRB and
Calling (DSC) and EPIRB and SART
distress alert? SART
2 sets on board vessels 1 set on board vessels
below 500 GT, - 3 sets on below 500 GT- 2 sets
21 GMDSS: How many SARTs should be carried on board? At least one set. At least 2 sets.
board vessels above 500 on board vessels above
GT. 500 GT.
GMDSS: Your have the main engine breakdown in NE bound lane off Cap Griz
22 Urgency Safety Distress Routine
Nez, Dover Strait. What priority would you choose?
GMDSS: You are radio operator on board a vessel in distress. The nearest
23 coast station is 100 miles away. If you want to transmit the alert on DSC, what 2187.5 kHz 2182 kHz 2189.5 kHz 2177 kHz
frequency(s) would you use?
24 What satellite equipment included in GMDSS? Inmarsat Broadband Fleet 55 VSat Fleet 77
It always ends with digit
25 GMDSS: What is special about the Inmarsat-C number? It always starts with digit 4 It has only 7 digits It always starts with digit 1
5
26 GMDSS: How long is the Ship Safety Radio Certificate valid prior to renewal? 6 months 5 years 2 years No time limit
During transmission of
For broadcast on
27 GMDSS: When is the telex mode FEC used? During 'DIRTLX' calls Store and Forward For EGC messages
NAVTEX and radio telex
messages
GMDSS: You have observed drifting debris in an area of heavy traffic and you Safety priority. Transmit No specific priority. Distress priority.
Urgency priority. Transmit
28 want to warn other ships by means of VHF DSC. What priority would you use message on any working Transmit message on Transmit message on
message on Channel 16
and on what channel would you transmit the message? channel Channel 6 Channel 16
GMDSS: What is the maximum time from activating a Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB
29 10 minutes 2 hours 1.5 hours 45 minutes
until the alert reaches the LUT (Local User Terminal)?
GMDSS: Two channels on VHF obligate have limited output (1 watt). Which
30 Channels 12 and 14 Channels 16 and 69 Channels 6 and 10 Channels 15 and 17
are they?
GMDSS: Which of the following VHF channels is normally used for harbour
31 Channel 1 Channel 6 Channel 12 Channel 24
radio traffic?
Listen in for five minutes
Listen in for five
and if receive repeat DSC
GMDSS: You have received a HF DSC Distress Call, but the Distress Send Mayday Relay to minutes, and if nothing
32 Acknowledge the call inform the nearest
Message is not heard. What would you do in this situation? "All Stations" instantly is heard, send Mayday
Rescue Coordination
Relay to "All Stations"
Center
The transmitting The transmitting The transmitting
The transmitting frequency
frequency is 1.5 kHz frequency is 1.5 kHz frequency is different
33 GMDSS: What is a DUPLEX radio connection? is the same as the receiving
below the receiving above the receiving from the receiving
frequency
frequency frequency frequency
GMDSS: Which of the following modes would be appropriate to use for
34 J3E H3E F1B R3E
receiving normal telephony on MF?
By logging out from the
By transmitting a Distress
GMDSS: How can you test the Distress Alert capability in the Inmarsat-C By pressing the 'Set' and By activating the 'Link current satellite, then
35 Alert, and then send a
system? 'Alarm' buttons Test' press 'Set' and 'Alarm'
cancellation
buttons
36 When do NAVTEX broadcasts typically achieve maximum transmitting range? Local noontime. Middle of the night. Sunset. Post sunrise.
GMDSS: What specific gravity would you expect from a lead acid accumulator
37 1.18 1.24 1.26 1.32
that is fully discharged?
 Try to get in touch with
Transmit an Do nothing! Only coast Transmit Distress Relay
GMDSS: You have received a distress alert on HF DSC. No the vessel in distress by
38 acknowledgement to the stations are supposed to to the nearest coast
acknowledgement is received from a coast station. What would you do next? means of any available
vessel in distress. deal with these alerts. station.
radio systems.
39 What frequency watch obligate on MF DSC? 2187.5 2182 2177 105678
2 sets on board vessels 3 sets on board vessels 1 set on board vessels
GMDSS: How many portable Search and Rescue VHFs must be carried on below 500 GT, - 3 sets on below 500 GT, - 4 sets on below 500 GT, - 2 sets
40 5 sets on board all vessels.
board vessels? board vessels above 500 board vessels above 500 on board vessels above
GT. GT. 500 GT.
41 What satellite equipment not part of GMDSS? Inmarsat C Inmarsat Fleet 77 (phone) LRIT EGC
GMDSS: What kind of gas will be developed during charging of lead acid
42 Oxygen Hydrogen Nitrogen Carbon Monoxide
accumulators?
ARQ is a two way
FEC is a two way system, connection in a private
GMDSS: What is the main difference between FEC (Forward Error Correction) FEC is a two way system ARQ is exactly the
43 while ARQ is used for circuit (Ship - Shore or
and ARQ (Automatic Retransmission Request) used in radio telex systems? with active error correction. same as FEC
broadcasting. Ship - Ship) while FEC is
used solely for broadcast.
500 to 1000 nautical
44 GMDSS: What is the approximate maximum range for MF telephony? 30 to 50 nautical miles 200 to 400 nautical miles 100 to 150 nautical miles
miles
45 GMDSS: How does the Urgency Signal sound? Mayday Pan Pan Securite Romeo
Serial number and battery
46 EPIRB should be marked with… Ship's call sign. MMSI All this information.
expire date
47 GMDSS: Which frequency is used by the NAVTEX system? 500 kHz 512 kHz 519 kHz 518 kHz
GMDSS: How often must your Radio Safety Certificate be normally verified by
48 6 months 1 year 2 years No time limit
the classification society on behalf of your flag state?
The satellites are in an The satellites are in an
The satellites move
The satellites are in a polar orbit 30000 km above the orbit 30000 km above the
49 GMDSS: What is meant by "Geostationary Orbit" ? away from the earth
orbit equator and move faster equator and move at the
then return periodically
than the earth same speed as the earth
GMDSS: Your propeller has dropped off in a gale two miles off Cap Finisterre
50 Safety Distress Routine Safety
with an onshore wind. What priority would you choose?
GMDSS: How long a time will the battery in a Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB last when
51 24 hours 96 hours 48 hours 12 hours
activated?
GMDSS: Your vessel is not under command, and you wish to warn other
52 Urgency Distress Routine Safety
vessels about this. What priority would you choose?
GMDSS: How long should the radio batteries last in the GMDSS station in
53 2 hours 4 hours 3 hours 1 hour
case of a black-out? (If the vessel is equipped with an emergency generator)
How many frequencies on HF DSC minimum must be on watch (SOLAS, reg.
54 1 2 3 4
IV/2)?
GMDSS: How many hours will the SART (Search and Rescue Radar
55 96 hours 48 hours 8 hours 24 hours
Transponder) be able to operate in Stand By mode when activated?
Yes, only for voyages in Yes, if fitted with radio
56 Can ship leave port with broken Navtex? Yes No
area A1 telex.
Broadcast to "All
Broadcast to "All station" Transmit to nearest
Stop DSC distress auto station" cancel
57 First step in canceling VHF false alert is… cancel message on 16 MRCC cancel message
repeat message on work
channel on 16 channel
channel
GMDSS: How often must a General Operator's Certificate (GOC) be
58 Every 6 years Every 2 years Every 4 years Every 5 years
renewed?
GMDSS: You are going to sent a radio telex through Ostende Radio in List of Radio
Admiralty List of Radio
59 Belgium. What publication would you use to find information about List of Ship Stations List of Coast Stations determination and Special
Signals
frequencies to utilize for the call? Service Stations.
The Inmarsat-C terminal
The equipment will is always linked to the
The Inmarsat-C terminal
GMDSS: When operating the Inmarsat-C terminal, it is not necessary to use automatically point the The Inmarsat-C terminal Inmarsat Fleet 77
60 uses an omni directional
azimuth and elevation angles to find a satellite. Why is this the case? antenna towards the uses a whip antenna terminal, and will
antenna
satellite. therefore get it's signals
from there
A person, other than
The master, if he possesses
61 GMDSS: Who is responsible for the radio service on board? The chief officer No specific person the master, possessing
a GOC certificate
a GOC certificate
By the minutes (in 6 sec.
62 GMDSS: How is Inmarsat-C traffic charged? By word count By kB (kilo Baud) By k Bit (kilobits)
blocks)
GMDSS: Which of the following modes would be appropriate to use for
63 H3E J3E R3E F1B
receiving radio telex on MF/HF?
GMDSS: What do we call the special atmospheric layer that reflects high
64 The Stratosphere The Troposphere The Ionosphere The Ozone layer
frequency (HF) radio waves?
If possible, the SART
should be mounted
The SART should be placed
The SART should be held Switch the SART into the horizontally so that its
65 How can a SART's effective range be maximized? in water immediately upon
as high as possible. "high" power position. signal matches that of
activation.
the searching radar
signal.
GMDSS: What service is provided if you use the two digit code 00 on Inmarsat Advice of duration and Automatic connection
66 Technical assistance Medico service
Fleet 77? charge service
GMDSS: What transmitting frequency should be used on MF DSC if you want
67 2187.5 kHz 2177.0 kHz 2189.5 kHz 2182.0 kHz
to make an international call and you do not know the national channel?
GMDSS: How many times should a Distress Call and Distress Message be As many times as
68 3 times 4 times Maximum 5 times
repeated if no acknowledgement is received? necessary

69 GMDSS: On what frequency bands would you expect to find maritime HF? 4000 to 26000 kHz 1600 to 4000 kHz 8000 to 34000 kHz 40 to 80 MHz

Mayday Mayday Mayday

Mayday Spiro Spiro Spiro Mayday Relay Spiro
GMDSS: You are on board the M/V Star/D5DF and have received a distress Mayday Spiro C6GFD this Spiro Spiro Spiro
C6GFD this is Star Star Mayday Relay Spiro
70 message from M/V Spiro/C6GFD. What is correct acknowledgement of this is Star D5DF, Received C6GFD this is Star Star
Star D5DF, Received this is Star Star,
distress message? Mayday Over Star, Received Mayday
Mayday Over Received Mayday Over
Over
GMDSS: What natural phenomena is useful for propagation of high frequency As few sun spots as As many sun spots as
71 New moon Full moon
(HF) radio waves? possible possible
GMDSS: You have lost the signal on your Inmarsat Fleet 77 terminal. All The ship is too far north
A satellite is in a blind An electrical storm
72 equipment appears in good working order. The ship's position is 56N, 10E. A very low sun-spot figure to receive any signals
sector between ship and satellite
What might be the reason? from Inmarsat satellites

73 GMDSS: What is the speed of radio waves in air? 20,000 km per second 25,000 km per second 50,000 km per second 300,000 km per second
 A continuous DSC watch on
Which of the following watches must a compulsory vessel maintain when A continuous DSC watch A continuous DSC watch A continuous DSC
74 8414.5 kHz plus one other
sailing in Sea Area A1? on 2187.5 kHz. on Ch-6. watch on Ch-70.
HF DSC frequency.
Because this EPIRB
Because this EPIRB Because this EPIRB
GMDSS: The Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB has global coverage. How is this Because this EPIRB utilizes utilizes satellites in low
75 utilizes satellites that are utilizes satellites in
possible? Inmarsat satellites polar and geostationary
geostationary equatorial orbits
orbits
76 What equipment is associated with the space systems? VHF-MF-HF. Inmarsat-C. Navtex. SART.
GMDSS: The wavelength of a radio signal is found by the formula: wavelength
77 equals 300,000 divided by the frequency in kHz. What wavelength is the 6,000 meters 600,000 meters 600 meters 60,000 meters
frequency 500 kHz?
Maximum peak envelope power for ship radiotelephone equipment employing
78 400 W 25 W 5 kW 1.5 kW
class J3E and operating in the HF bands is…
How long should the radio batteries last in the GMDSS station in case of a
79 6 hours 4 hours 3 hours 1 hour
black-out? (If the vessel is not equipped with an emergency generator)
GMDSS: Ohm's Law describes the connection between voltage (E), current (I)
80 and resistance (R) in an electrical circuit (E= I x R). How could you find the I=RxE I = R / E (/ = divided by) I=ExR I=E/R
current if both voltage and resistance are known?
GMDSS: You have received a Distress Alert on VHF DSC channel 70. On
81 Channel 70 Channel 69 Channel 16 Channel 12
what channel would you expect to hear the distress message?
GMDSS: Your vessel has rudder failure, and is adrift in an area with heavy
82 traffic. What priority would be appropriate to use if you want to notify shipping Urgency Distress Routine Safety
around you about this danger?
GMDSS: What is the Maritime identification digits (MID) number in the
83 25 257 2571 25712
following Maritime Mobile Service Identity number: 257123456?
84 GMDSS: What class(-es) of emission(-s) is used for Radio Telex traffic? FEC only G3E F1B only F1B and FEC
GMDSS: You want to utilize a VHF transceiver to communicate between the
85 Channel 16, 25 Watts Channel 15, 1 Watt Channel 70, 1 Watt Channel 28, 25 Watts
bridge and the poop deck. What channel and what power would you use?
North of 70 degrees
86 GMDSS: Which areas are not covered by the Inmarsat satellites? Mediterranean Sea Caspian Sea Black Sea north and South of 70
degrees south.
GMDSS: A Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB does not transmit the vessels position. How By cross bearings taken By cross bearings taken
87 By taking manual bearings By doppler effect
can the LUT (Local User Terminal) stations determine the vessels position? by airplanes in the area by geostationary satellites
GMDSS: You are in position 20 N and 179 E. You wish to switch on the
Atlantic Ocean Region Pacific Ocean Region - Atlantic Ocean Region -
88 Inmarsat C terminal. Which Inmarsat satellite would you have to use in this Indian Ocean Region - IOR
East - AOR-W POR AOR-E
part of the globe?
GMDSS: What number is used to identify a vessel when alerting by means of The Inmarsat ID
89 The MID number The IMO number The MMSI number
a Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB? number
90 GMDSS: What radio equipment utilizes class of emission F1B? MF radiotelephony VHF Radiotelephony Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB Radio Telex
Two (A and B) Cospas Two (A and B) Inmarsat
Two (A and B) Cospas Two (A and B) Inmarsat
GMDSS: You receive a NAVTEX message containing the following: A Lat Sarsat satellites have satellites have taken
Sarsat satellites have taken satellites have taken
91 60.03.9N/Long 022.09.4E Probability 67. B Lat 61.47.5N/Long 010.11.7E taken bearings of an bearings of an EBIRB
bearings of an EPIRB bearings of an Inmarsat
Probability 33. No Identification. What does this message mean? EPIRB transmitting on transmitting on 406
transmitting on 406 MHz. EPIRB
121.5 MHz MHz
Vessel position and nature Vessel name and
92 What information is transmitted by a 406 MHz EPIRB alert? A unique ID number. None of the above.
of distress. identification.
93 Duplication of VHF with DSC controller equipment needed in… sea area A2. sea area A1. sea areas A3 and A4. in all sea areas.
GMDSS: A vessel is equipped for A3. What distress radio equipment must be 1 EPIRB, 2 SARTs, and 2 1 EPIRB, 1 SART and 3 1 EPIRB, 3 SART and 2 1 EPIRB, 2 SARTs and
94
fitted if the vessel is above 500 GT? portable VHFs. portable VHFs. portable VHFs. 3 portable VHFs.
GMDSS: What radio transceivers may normally be used when the vessel is in Inmarsat systems and VHFand MF
95 MF and HF transceivers MF transceiver only
port? VHF transceiver transceivers
Check for wear and tear on Replace the releaser Replace the releaser
GMDSS: How can you decide when the hydrostatic release mechanism on an It must be replaced every
96 the releaser; if worn out, when owners tell us to do according to date
EPIRB is to be replaced? 5 years
replace it so markings
97 GMDSS: Which of the following messages should be given first priority? Urgency messages Safety messages Military flash messages Distress messages
GMDSS: The transmission mode J3E is used for MF/HF telephony. What is Double side-band with Single side-band with Single side-band with full Single side-band with
98
being transmitted when this mode is used? reduced carrier suppressed carrier carrier half carrier
GMDSS: SDR (Special Drawing Rights) is the international currency within
99 2.5 gfr 3.061 gfr 7.09 gfr 10 gfr
telecommunications. How many Gold Franks are there in one SDR?
100 If vessel equipped with EGC, does it need NAVTEX? Not needed. Only in A1. Only in A4. Needed in all areas.
An omni directional A ground plane
101 GMDSS: What kind of antenna is used by an Inmarsat Fleet 77 terminal? A directional antenna A stretch antenna
antenna antenna
GMDSS: Which of the following modes would be appropriate to use for
102 F1B J3E H3E and J3E A1A
receiving normal telephony on HF?
Maximum power for ship radiotelephone equipment operating in the MF band
103 25 W 100 W 5 kW 400 W
is…
GMDSS: How many hand held VHFs must there be on board vessels greater
104 1 3 4 2
than 500 GT?
Vessels operating outside SOLAS Convention ships
All vessels capable of Coastal vessels of less
105 GMDSS is required for which of the following? of the range of VHF of 300 gross tonnage or
international voyages. than 300 gross tons.
coastal radio stations. more.
The angle between the The horizontal angle
The true bearing to the The relative bearing to
106 GMDSS: What is the azimuth angle used in Inmarsat communication? satellite and the horizon - between the horizon and
satellite the satellite
seen from the antenna the satellite
An MF telegraphy
107 GMDSS: What of these is already not part of the GMDSS system? An HF transceiver A SART An Inmarsat C terminal
transmitter
108 GMDSS: What is the unit of electrical current? The Watt The Ohm The Ampere The Volt
Signals are reflected down Signals are reflected Signals are reflected Signals are reflected
GMDSS: HF (High Frequency) transmissions can have global coverage.
109 to Earth by satellites in down to earth by the down to Earth by the down to Earth by the
Why?
geostationary orbits Ozone layer Stratosphere Ionosphere
GMDSS: You have 2 batteries, each 12 volts, 100 A/H, connected in series.
110 12 Volts, 200 A/H 24 Volts, 200 A/H 6 Volts, 100 H/A 24 Volts, 100 A/H
What is the combined voltage and capacity?
ocean area north of 70
ocean area covered by ocean area covered by
ocean area covered by degrees north and
111 GMDSS: Ocean area A2 is described as an.... coast stations equipped coast stations equipped
Inmarsat satellites. south of 70 degrees
with VHF DSC. with MF DSC.
south.
Meteorological
GMDSS: A NAVTEX receiver can be preprogrammed in such a way that it Ice warnings and Sat. Nav Search and rescue warnings, navigational
112 Weather bulletins only
does not receive certain messages. What messages cannot be shut out? warnings only messages only warnings and SAR
information
113 GMDSS: What is the approximate maximum range for VHF telephony? 100 to 150 nautical miles 30 to 50 nautical miles 5 to 15 nautical miles 50 to 75 nautical miles
Routine daily MF-HF
Entries relating to pre- All distress, urgent and
and Inmarsat-C
114 Which of the following GMDSS logkeeping statements is true? voyage, pre-departure and All of the options safety communications
transmissions do not
daily tests are required. must be logged.
have to be logged.
115 GMDSS: Which transmission mode is used by the NAVTEX system? ARQ J3E F1B H3E
 GMDSS: A NAVTEX message has the following ID code: LD00 (Lima - Delta - A distress (SAR)
116 A navigational warning A meteorological warning A weather forecast
Zero - Zero). What kind of message is it? message
117 GMDSS: What mode(s) is allowed on HF telephony? J3E and R3E H3E and G3E A3E only J3E only
How many HF DSC distress watch channels must be guarded by a
118 1 2 3 4
compulsory vessel underway.
Maritime Identification Maritime Mobile Service
119 GMDSS: What identification is used in a DSC? 5 digit number Vessel's call sign
Digits Identity
Distress, urgency and The linking of search
Ship-to-ship distress safety communications and rescue authorities
VHF digital selective
120 GMDSS is primarily a system based on? communications using MF carried out by the use of ashore with shipping in
calling from ship to shore.
or HF radiotelephony. narrow-band direct the immediate vicinity of
printing telegraphy. a ship in distress

GMDSS: You want to transmit an Urgency call on MF DSC. On what Send call on 2187.5 kHz, Send call on 2177.0 kHz, Send call on 2187.5 kHz, Send call on 2182.0
121 frequency would you send the call, and on what frequency would you read the read the message on 2182 read the message on read the message on e.g. kHz, read the message
message? kHz. 2182.0 kHz. 2057.0 kHz. on 2187.5 kHz.

122 GMDSS: On what frequency bands would you expect to find maritime VHF? 100 to 139 MHz 156 to 174 MHz 234 to 259 MHz 140 to 150 MHz

123 GMDSS: What is the approximate range of NAVTEX transmissions? about 400 nautical miles 100 to 150 nautical miles 200 to 800 nautical miles 50 to 80 nautical miles
124 Which system is least likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances? NAVTEX. Inmarsat. MF NBDP. HF NBDP.
Vessel’s position will
Vessel’s position will automatically be sent if Vessel’s MMSI will
125 When sending a DSC call: None of these.
automatically be sent. the vessel is sending a indicate its ocean region.
Distress alert.
In GMDSS, there are sea areas A1, A2, A3 and A4. Which area is described
126 A2 A4 A1 A3
as: sea area that is covered by coast stations equipped with VHF DSC?
Information from
GMDSS: EGC consists of Safety Net and Fleet Net. What services do we get MSI (Maritime Safety Commercial information
127 Weather forecasts Inmarsat Headquarters
from Fleet Net? Information) for subscribers only
in London
Shoreside authorities and
Search and rescue Shipping in the
vessels can assist in a
authorities ashore can be immediate vicinity of a
128 What is the basic concept of GMDSS? coordinated SAR All of these.
alerted to a distress ship in distress will be
operation with minimum
situation. rapidly alerted.
delay.
129 GMDSS: How many NAVAREAs are there in the world? 66 10 12 21
130 GMDSS: What is the unit of electrical potential? The Ampere The Volt The Watt The Ohm
Because VHF is
Because VHF is operating
Because the VHF signal is operating on high
Because VHF has a very on high frequencies and
131 GMDSS: Why are the VHF antennas much smaller than MF/HF antennas? transmitted in G3E (phase frequencies and
short range thereby has a long wave-
modulation) thereby has a short
length
wave-length
132 Which of the following is not a DSC watch frequency? 2187.5 kHz. 6312 kHz. 2182 kHz. 12577 kHz.
133 GMDSS: What is the approximate range of a SART for another vessel? 3 n miles 5 - 7 n. miles 20 to 30 n miles Below 1 n mile
Broadcast to "All
Broadcast to "All station" Transmit to nearest
Stop DSC distress auto station" cancel
134 First step in canceling MF false alert is… cancel message on 2182 MRCC cancel message
repeat message on work
kHz on 2182 kHz
channel
GMDSS: During distress communication, there are several signals that may
135 be used. What is the the first which should be used when asking for radio Seelonce Distress Seelonce Fini Seelonce Mayday Prudence
silence by ordinary assistance vessel?
When receiving distress
136 On an Inmarsat-C system an alarm sounds: When first powered on. Both of the above. None of the above.
traffic.
GMDSS: What is the normal voltage of each cell in a charged lead-acid
137 1 Volt 0.5 Volt 6 Volts 2 Volts
accumulator?
GMDSS: Only one kind of EPIRB can be detected anywhere on the globe.
138 121.5 MHz 406 MHz 243.0 MHz 1.6 GHz
What frequency is used for detection and to find the position of the EPIRB?
Only once a year, prior to
GMDSS: How often should the COSPAS/SARSAT EPIRB to be tested on It is never tested by the
139 Every month Every 6 months filling in the yearly
board in the built-in test mode? vessel's crew
technical report
GMDSS: What specific gravity should expect when a lead-acid battery is fully
140 1.18 - 1.22 1.24 - 1.26 1.20 - 1.25 1.26 - 1.28
charged and in good condition?
GMDSS: Four 12 Volt lead-acid batteries are connected in series. Each
141 battery has a capacity of 50 Ah. How long would these batteries run a radio 20 hours 10 hours 5 hours 50 hours
station that drains 10 A?
To send and receive
To call other vessels and
142 GMDSS: What is the main purpose of Digital Selective Calling systems? To send messages alerts in case of To receive messages
coast stations
emergencies
143 GMDSS: What is the approximate range of a VHF DSC? 10 n miles 60 n miles 30 to 50 n miles below 5 n miles
Because FEC ensures
Because the information is Because this is the best Because all participants
GMDSS: If we use Radio TELEX during On Scene Communication, the correct that there will not be
144 transmitted to all coast method of communication will receive all messages
mode is FEC (Forward Error Correction/Broadcast). Why? any errors in the
stations in the vicinity. in all situations. simultaneously.
transmissions.
Type the message in the Type the message in the
Press the two distress
'Editor' and transmit to 'Editor', choose 'Transmit',
GMDSS: Your EPIRB has been activated due to a mishap. You are going to Use the 'Distress' window to buttons on the Inmarsat
145 the shipping company - then 'Distress' and then
cancel the alarm using Inmarsat -C. How is this done? edit the message 'C' transceiver for 5
office, telling them to send the message
seconds
notify National Telecom. accordingly
GMDSS: Which communication services are available in the Inmarsat Fleet 77 Distress, telephony and Distress and telephony Distress, telephony,
146 Distress, data and telex
system? telefax only telefax, telex and data
147 GMDSS: How many cells does a 12 volt lead-acid accumulator consist of? 12 cells 10 cells 6 cells 24 cells
148 GMDSS: What kind of messages are received by a NAVTEX receiver? News bulletins only Storm warnings only All MSI traffic Distress messages only
GMDSS: How many digits does a Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
149 9 digits 7 digits 8 digits 10 digits
consist of?
GMDSS: Which HF band would you use as "first choice" for a ship-to-shore
150 12 MHz 6 MHz 16 MHz 8 MHz
distress alert?
151 GMDSS: What is the Distress and Safety frequency on VHF telephony? Channel 12 Channel 16 Channel 70 Channel 69
GMDSS: Your vessel is "On Scene Commander" during SAR operations. How
152 would you impose radio silence if other stations are disturbing the distress Seelonce Distress Seelonce Mayday Seelonce Fini Prudonce
frequency?
GMDSS: You are radio operator on board a vessel in distress and you are 100
2177.0 kHz and 2189.5
153 miles off the nearest coast station. What frequency would you use for a DSC VHF channel 70 2182.0 kHz 2187.5 kHz
kHz
alert?
154 GMDSS: What transmission mode can you use for HF telephony? H3E and J3E A3E F1B J3E or R3E
155 GMDSS: How many Hz (Hertz) are there in 1 MHz? 100,000 Hz 1,000,000,000 Hz 10,000 Hz 1,000,000 Hz
GMDSS: What information do we need to direct the Inmarsat Fleet 77 Air temperature and Azimuth and elevation
156 Vessel's course Vessel's speed
parabola antenna towards the satellite ? pressure angles
157 How many total frequencies are available for DSC distress alerting? One (1). Two (2). Five (5). Seven (7).
158 What equipment is associated with the land or terrestrial systems? EPIRB. VHF-MF-HF. Inmarsat-C. GPS.
Alfa-beam Radiation Shield Automatic Repetition
159 GMDSS: What does the acronym ARQ mean? Anti Radiation Squelch Any Radio Equipment
Equipment Request
With NAVTEX, EGC
GMDSS: Through what equipment can you receive MSI (Maritime Safety With a NAVTEX receiver With NAVTEX and EGC With an EGC receiver
160 receivers and HF Radio
Information) on board vessels equipped for A3? only. receivers. only.
Telex if fitted.
161 GMDSS: What mode(s) is allowed for ordinary call on 2182 kHz? J3E H3E and A3E F1B G3E
1 EPIRB, 2 SARTs, 3
1 EPIRB, 1 SART, 3 1 EPIRB, 2 SARTs, 3
1 EPIRB, 1 SART, 3 portable VHFs, NAVTEX
GMDSS: What radio equipment would you expect to find on board a vessel portable VHFs, EGC portable VHFs, NAVTEX
162 portable VHFs, NAVTEX receiver, Inmarsat 'C'
above 500 GT in sea area A1? receiver and VHF with receiver and VHF with
receiver and VHF with DSC. transceiver and VHF
DSC. DSC.
with DSC.
163 GMDSS: What is the MF DSC distress and safety frequency? 2182 kHz 2187.5 kHz 2336 kHz 2177 kHz
164 What frequency watch obligate on HF DSC? 8414.5 2187.5 6312 8291
You receive a telex with the senders I.D. of 433863491. What type of terminal
165 Inmarsat-C. Land telex terminal. Inmarsat-B. Inmarsat Fleet 77.
sent this message to your vessel?
Make a voice
Make a voice Make a voice
Send a DSC cancellation announcement to
166 What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on VHF? announcement to cancel announcement to cancel
message on Ch-70. cancel the alert on Ch-
the alert on Ch-16. the alert on Ch-13.
6.
GMDSS: In what publication would you find information about times and Admiralty List of Radio Special Stations and
167 List of Call signs List of Coast Stations
frequencies for coast stations traffic lists? Signals Radio determination
GMDSS: What command would be appropriate to use if you want to be
168 TLX....+ OPR...+ SVC....+ DIRTLX....+
connected directly to a subscriber via radio telex?
GMDSS: What will be the resulting capacity and voltage of two 12V, 100Ah
169 24V, 100 Ah 12V, 100Ah 12V, 200Ah 24V, 200Ah
parallel coupled batteries?
170 GMDSS: How accurate is the positioning of a Cospas/Sarsat 406 MHz EPIRB? Within a radius of 5 km Within 1 square km Within 10 square km Within 15 square km
Distress, telephone and Distress, telex, semifax,
171 GMDSS: What services are available in the Inmarsat-C system? Telex only Data only
telefax data and EGC
GMDSS: Can MSI messages be received by equipment other than a NAVTEX No, only on a NAVTEX Yes, on EGC (Safety Net) Yes, on a 2182 kHz watch Yes, but only on
172
receiver? receiver and MF/HF Radio telex receiver Inmarsat systems

GMDSS: SDR (Special Drawing Rights) is the international currency used to Ask a coast station in the Look at the rate chart in
The SDR rate is a constant
173 compute radio charges. How can we find the current rate of SDR against any country where your Call the office the List of Coast
so no need to ask anyone
national currency? accounts are being done Stations
GMDSS: How many hours will the SART (Search and Rescue Radar
174 96 hours 48 hours 8 hours 24 hours
Transponder) be able to operate in Answering mode when activated?
GMDSS: A coast station has 002571234 as it's Maritime Mobile Service Identity
175 002 234 257 025
number. What is the Maritime identification digits (MID)?
GMDSS: A coast station has been in charge of distress traffic, and the
176 situation is now over. What signal must the station transmit in order to lift radio Prudonce Seelonce Distress Seelonce Mayday Seelonce Fini
silence?
GMDSS: You receive a distress alert on VHF DSC. On what channel will the
177 Channel 70 Channel 24 Channel 12 Channel 16
following voice distress message be heard?
GMDSS: What radio communications must be entered into the Radio Log Only distress and Only traffic concerning Only outgoing
178 All communications
Book? urgency communications SAR operations communications
GMDSS: The Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB transmits on two frequencies. What is
179 Within a radius of 5 km Within 1 square km Within 10 square km Within 15 square km
approximate accuracy in location of the 121.5 MHz beacons?
GMDSS: Which of the following modes would be appropriate to use for
180 F1B J3E R3E H3E
distress traffic on 2182 kHz?
GMDSS: What priority would be appropriate to use if you want to send a
181 Priority 1 Safety Priority 2 Urgent Priority 0 Routine Priority 3 Distress
Medico message on Inmarsat Fleet 77?
GMDSS: Only one kind of EPIRB can be detected irrespective of position on
182 1.6 GHz 1.5 GHz 243 MHz 406 MHz
the globe. What frequency does it transmit on?
183 What VHF equipment is not part of GMDSS? VHF radiotelephone VHF DSC VHF AIS All this equipment.
If the station in distress is If the station in distress is Acknowledgement
GMDSS: You have received a distress alert on MF DSC. In what If the station in distress is far away and no other near your position and no should never be
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circumstances should you transmit an acknowledgement by means of DSC? near your position vessels have coast station has transmitted by means of
acknowledged the alert acknowledged the alert DSC
GMDSS: If you are in a position outside the coverage area of Inmarsat
An off-frequency Inmarsat- A NAVTEX receiver and
185 satellites; what equipment could you use to receive MSI (Maritime Safety An EGC receiver A NAVTEX receiver only
C terminal HF radio telex
Information) traffic?
Because A4 is within
Because A3 is within Because A3 is within
Because A4 is out of range range of Inmarsat
range of coast stations range of coast stations
of Inmarsat satellites, and satellites, and therefore
GMDSS: Why are there different requirements regarding radio equipment in equipped with MF DSC, equipped with VHF DSC,
186 therefore makes it makes it necessary to
ocean areas A3 and A4? and therefore it is and therefore it is
necessary to carry HF carry Inmarsat systems
sufficient to carry a MF sufficient to carry a VHF
transceivers. additional to an HF
transceiver. transceiver.
transceiver.
Annually, by a
Under GMDSS, a compulsory VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation must be At the annual SOLAS
187 Daily. representative of the Monthly
tested at what minimum intervals at sea? inspection.
FCC.
GMDSS: What specific gravity would you expect if a lead accumulator is
188 1.24 1.18 1.26 1.32
totally discharged?