• What is the acronym for AUSREP?

•Australian vessel reporting system

•Australian Ship Reporting System

•Australian vessel rescue reporting system

•Australian Radio Reporting System

• What is the acronym for AUSREP?

•Australian vessel reporting system

•Australian Ship Reporting System

•Australian vessel rescue reporting system

•Australian Radio Reporting System

• What is the GMDSS equipment which provides a locating
signal to SAR vessel?

• •INMARSAT - E / L-BAND EPIRB

• •SART

• •EPIRB

• •PLB
• What is the GMDSS equipment which provides a locating
signal to SAR vessel?

• •INMARSAT - E / L-BAND EPIRB

• •SART

• •EPIRB

• •PLB
• Approximately how does a nearby SART indicated by
a series of dots on the radar display?
• 4 nautical miles

• 3 nautical miles

• 5 nautical miles

• 2 nautical miles
• Approximately how does a nearby SART indicated by
a series of dots on the radar display?
• 4 nautical miles

• 3 nautical miles

• 5 nautical miles

• 2 nautical miles
• What is the vessel reporting system that is operated by AMSA
as part of the services offered by the Joint Rescue
Coordination Center (JRCC Australia) to track locations of
vessels?
• •MEDREP

• •MASTREP

• •MAREP

• •MANCHEREP
• What is the vessel reporting system that is operated by AMSA
as part of the services offered by the Joint Rescue
Coordination Center (JRCC Australia) to track locations of
vessels?
• •MEDREP

• •MASTREP

• •MAREP

• •MANCHEREP
• What is an "Adopted Ship Reporting System"?

• Implemented by a competent authority designed to improve the safety and

efficiency of vessel traffic and protect the environment
• Established by a government/s after it has been accepted by the Organization as
complying with all requirements of SOLAS regulation V/II
• Designated by a Contrating Governments withthe responsibility for the
management and coordination of a system, the interaction with participating ships,
and the safe and effective operation of a system
• Interchange of data between ships participating in a system and a shore-based
authority, aimed at enhancing maritime safety or protection of marine environment
• What is an "Adopted Ship Reporting System"?

• Implemented by a competent authority designed to improve the safety and

efficiency of vessel traffic and protect the environment
• Established by a government/s after it has been accepted by the Organization as
complying with all requirements of SOLAS regulation V/II
• Designated by a Contrating Governments withthe responsibility for the
management and coordination of a system, the interaction with participating ships,
and the safe and effective operation of a system
• Interchange of data between ships participating in a system and a shore-based
authority, aimed at enhancing maritime safety or protection of marine environment
• Which of the following EPIRBs is most likely to be used to
transmit a Distress alert signal?

• 121.5/243 MHz EPIRBs.

• Class A EPIRBs.

• 406 MHz EPIRBs.

• S-Band EPIRBs.
• Which of the following EPIRBs is most likely to be used to
transmit a Distress alert signal?

• 121.5/243 MHz EPIRBs.

• Class A EPIRBs.

• 406 MHz EPIRBs.

• S-Band EPIRBs.
• What sea area is defined as being within range of a shore-
based MF station that provides for continous DSC alerting
• Sea Area A3

• Sea Area A4

• Sea Area A1

• Sea Area A2
• What sea area is defined as being within range of a shore-
based MF station that provides for continous DSC alerting
• Sea Area A3

• Sea Area A4

• Sea Area A1

• Sea Area A2
• How would you describe the first symbol in the designation of
radio emission under the ITU rules?

• It is a type of modulation of the main carrier

• It is a nature of signals modulating the main carrier

• It is a type of information to be transmitted

• It is a bandwidth
• How would you describe the first symbol in the designation of
radio emission under the ITU rules?

• It is a type of modulation of the main carrier

• It is a nature of signals modulating the main carrier

• It is a type of information to be transmitted

• It is a bandwidth
• What is the requirements for the carriage of radio equipment in Sea
Area 1?

• A vessel will carry a VHF, EPIRB, and MSI receiver

• A vessel will carry a VHF, EPIRB and MF equipment or a satellite
EPIRB
• A vessel will carry a VHF EPIRB, MF & HF equipment and a satellie
EPIRB
• A vessel will carry VHF equipment and either a satellite EPIRB or a
VHF EPIRB
• What is the requirements for the carriage of radio equipment in Sea
Area 1?

• A vessel will carry a VHF, EPIRB, and MSI receiver

• A vessel will carry a VHF, EPIRB and MF equipment or a satellite
EPIRB
• A vessel will carry a VHF EPIRB, MF & HF equipment and a satellie
EPIRB
• A vessel will carry VHF equipment and either a satellite EPIRB or a
VHF EPIRB
• When using Inmarsat-C, select from the following modes of
communications are available?

• FAX reception

• TELEX and e-mails

• Fax and voice

• Voice transmission
• When using Inmarsat-C, select from the following modes of
communications are available?

• FAX reception

• TELEX and e-mails

• Fax and voice

• Voice transmission
• What is the code used to gain access to a store-and-
forward unit (Sfu) for national calls?
• 21

• 24

• 31

• 22
• What is the code used to gain access to a store-and-
forward unit (Sfu) for national calls?
• 21

• 24

• 31

• 22
• What is the main purpose of VTS?

• Reduce port operation costs

• Provide information

• Increase safety for persons participating in the area

• Increase safety for all ships in the area

• What is the main purpose of VTS?

• Reduce port operation costs

• Provide information

• Increase safety for persons participating in the area

• Increase safety for all ships in the area

• Trading at Sea area A1, how would you best describe as being
an area within?

• It is within approximately 100 to 150 miles from the coast

• It is within MF RT range of at least one shore station providing
continuous MF DSC alerting

• It is within MF RT range of an MF shore station

• It is within VHF RT range of at least one shore station providing
continuous VHF DSC alerting
• Trading at Sea area A1, how would you best describe as being
an area within?

• It is within approximately 100 to 150 miles from the coast

• It is within MF RT range of at least one shore station providing
continuous MF DSC alerting

• It is within MF RT range of an MF shore station

• It is within VHF RT range of at least one shore station providing
continuous VHF DSC alerting
• When measured directly above given point, solar
radiation in the ionosphere is the greatest or maximum
during what time?
• At sunset

• At noon

• At night

• At sunlight
• When measured directly above given point, solar
radiation in the ionosphere is the greatest or maximum
during what time?
• At sunset

• At noon

• At night

• At sunlight
• An operating method in which only one station can transmit
at a time and indicates the end of a transmission by use of the
word "over" is called?

• Semi-duplex operation

• Simplex operation

• Duplex operation

• Full duplex Operation

• An operating method in which only one station can transmit
at a time and indicates the end of a transmission by use of the
word "over" is called?

• Semi-duplex operation

• Simplex operation

• Duplex operation

• Full duplex Operation

• In GMDSS what does MID stand for?

• Marine Indemnity Directory

• Maritime Identifications Digits

• Mobile Identification Number

• Mobile Interference Digits

• In GMDSS what does MID stand for?

• Marine Indemnity Directory

• Maritime Identifications Digits

• Mobile Identification Number

• Mobile Interference Digits

• For MF-HF voice frequencies, what is the channel spacing?

• On a 3.5 kHz

• On a 3.0 kHz

• on a 500 Hz

• On a 2.8 kHz
• For MF-HF voice frequencies, what is the channel spacing?

• On a 3.5 kHz

• On a 3.0 kHz

• on a 500 Hz

• On a 2.8 kHz
• When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears "SECURITE" spoken
three times, What type of message can he expect to be received?

• Message concerning the Safety of navigation or meteorological

warnings

• The Coast Station will send a traffic list

• Message concerning safety of vessel or person is in jeopardy

• The mobil station is in need of immediate assistance

• When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears "SECURITE" spoken
three times, What type of message can he expect to be received?

• Message concerning the Safety of navigation or meteorological

warnings

• The Coast Station will send a traffic list

• Message concerning safety of vessel or person is in jeopardy

• The mobil station is in need of immediate assistance

• What can you say about from the following statements is
TRUE?

• That there is an RF carrier is always required to carry the

information.
• That there are a carrier and two sidebands in H3E mode.

• That there is only a single tone used in J2B mode.

• That there are two tones used in J2B mode

• What can you say about from the following statements is
TRUE?

• That there is an RF carrier is always required to carry the

information.
• That there are a carrier and two sidebands in H3E mode.

• That there is only a single tone used in J2B mode.

• That there are two tones used in J2B mode

• When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears "Securite" spoken
three times, what information he can expect to be received?

• Message concerning urgency involving vessels at sea

• Message concerning maritime assistance

• Message concerning circumstances that threatened the lives and
property at sea
• Message concerning the safety of navigation or important
meteorological warnings
• When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears "Securite" spoken
three times, what information he can expect to be received?

• Message concerning urgency involving vessels at sea

• Message concerning maritime assistance

• Message concerning circumstances that threatened the lives and
property at sea
• Message concerning the safety of navigation or important
meteorological warnings
• What would not, in itself, be considered as a failure to
comply with the rules of a mandatory ship reporting system?

• Failure of ship's communications equipment

• Failure os ship's navigation equipment

• Ship is carrying any hazardous cargoes onboard

• Ship is undertaking salvage operation

• What would not, in itself, be considered as a failure to
comply with the rules of a mandatory ship reporting system?

• Failure of ship's communications equipment

• Failure os ship's navigation equipment

• Ship is carrying any hazardous cargoes onboard

• Ship is undertaking salvage operation

• What is the term for listing of the date and time events,
programs, equipment, test, malfunctions and correction in
communication system?

• Reporting

• File

• Documentation

• Log
• What is the term for listing of the date and time events,
programs, equipment, test, malfunctions and correction in
communication system?

• Reporting

• File

• Documentation

• Log
• How would you describe the electrolyte of a lead acid
battery?

• It is a concentrated hydrochloric acid

• It is a dilute hydrochloric acid

• It is a delute sulphuric acid

• It is a concentrated sulphuric acid

• How would you describe the electrolyte of a lead acid
battery?

• It is a concentrated hydrochloric acid

• It is a dilute hydrochloric acid

• It is a delute sulphuric acid

• It is a concentrated sulphuric acid

• Identify from the following vessel operating in which sea
area(s) are required to carry either Inmarsat or HF
equipment or a combination thereof under GMDSS?

• A1

• A4

• A3

• All sea area

• Identify from the following vessel operating in which sea
area(s) are required to carry either Inmarsat or HF
equipment or a combination thereof under GMDSS?

• A1

• A4

• A3

• All sea area

• What action you should perform after receiving a VHF
DSC Urgency call?

• Listen for the message on Ch.13

• Listen for the message on Ch.16

• Acknowledge by DSC on Ch. 70

• Acknowledge by R/T on Ch. 16

• What action you should perform after receiving a VHF
DSC Urgency call?

• Listen for the message on Ch.13

• Listen for the message on Ch.16

• Acknowledge by DSC on Ch. 70

• Acknowledge by R/T on Ch. 16

• Acknowledgement of a DSC distress alert by use of DSC is
normally made by?

• Inland and Coastal waters

• Coast station only

• Coastal and inland waters

• Navigation lanes
• Acknowledgement of a DSC distress alert by use of DSC is
normally made by?

• Inland and Coastal waters

• Coast station only

• Coastal and inland waters

• Navigation lanes
• Select from the following statements concerning MMSI is
FALSE?

• All Coast Station MMSI must begin with 2 zeros

• The first 3 digits of a ship MMSI comprise the MID.

• A group call must begin with a single zero followed by the MID.

• All Coast Station MMSI must begin with the MID then 2 zeros
• Select from the following statements concerning MMSI is
FALSE?

• All Coast Station MMSI must begin with 2 zeros

• The first 3 digits of a ship MMSI comprise the MID.

• A group call must begin with a single zero followed by the MID.

• All Coast Station MMSI must begin with the MID then 2 zeros
• How do you cancel a false EPIRB distress alert?

• Makw a radiotelephony "distress cancellation" transmission on 2182 kHz.

• Transmit a DSC distress alert cancellation.

• Notify the Coast Guard or Rescue Coordination Centre at once.

• Transmit a broadcast message to "all stations" cancelling the distress
message.
• How do you cancel a false EPIRB distress alert?

• Makw a radiotelephony "distress cancellation" transmission on 2182 kHz.

• Transmit a DSC distress alert cancellation.

• Notify the Coast Guard or Rescue Coordination Centre at once.

• Transmit a broadcast message to "all stations" cancelling the distress
message.
• What does the DSC control unit do if the GMDSS Radio Operator fails to insert

updated information when initiating a DSC Distress alert?

• It will initiate the DSC Distress alert and default information will automatically be

transmitted.
• 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.
• It will abort the transmission and set off an audible alarm that must be manually

reset.
• 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.
• What does the DSC control unit do if the GMDSS Radio Operator fails to insert

updated information when initiating a DSC Distress alert?

• It will initiate the DSC Distress alert and default information will automatically be

transmitted.
• 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.
• It will abort the transmission and set off an audible alarm that must be manually

reset.
• 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.
• What is the specific gravity reading to considered fully
discharge a lead acid battery?

• 1150 or lower

• 1150 or higher

• between 1250 and 1150

• between 1250 and 1280

• What is the specific gravity reading to considered fully
discharge a lead acid battery?

• 1150 or lower

• 1150 or higher

• between 1250 and 1150

• between 1250 and 1280

• What element of a DSC call indicates the type of
communication desired during the subsequent
correspondence?

• Message 2 of distress calls

• Message 1 of distress calls

• Message 4 of distress calls

• Message 3 of distress calls

• What element of a DSC call indicates the type of
communication desired during the subsequent
correspondence?

• Message 2 of distress calls

• Message 1 of distress calls

• Message 4 of distress calls

• Message 3 of distress calls

• At what distance is VHF propagation normally limited?

• Around 500 miles

• Around 850 miles

• Around 800 miles

• Around 700 miles

• At what distance is VHF propagation normally limited?

• Around 500 miles

• Around 850 miles

• Around 800 miles

• Around 700 miles

• Whcih of the following stand for TDM?

• Transport Division Multiplex

• Time Direct Multiplex

• Time Division Multiplex

• Transmitter Division Multiplex

• Whcih of the following stand for TDM?

• Transport Division Multiplex

• Time Direct Multiplex

• Time Division Multiplex

• Transmitter Division Multiplex

• In case of serious medical emergency, to whom should the
Master may request Medical advice or Medical evacuation?

• By sending text messages to CES using Code 41

• By contacting the nearest CES by Inmarsat phone using Code 32

• By calling the Designated Person Ashore

• Contacting the CES operator using the radiotelephone procedure
PAN PAN
• In case of serious medical emergency, to whom should the
Master may request Medical advice or Medical evacuation?

• By sending text messages to CES using Code 41

• By contacting the nearest CES by Inmarsat phone using Code 32

• By calling the Designated Person Ashore

• Contacting the CES operator using the radiotelephone procedure
PAN PAN
• What is the code used to obtain information from the
International Operator about the country where the service
provider is located?

• 11

• 10

• 00

• 01
• What is the code used to obtain information from the
International Operator about the country where the service
provider is located?

• 11

• 10

• 00

• 01
• Select from the following statement regarding the additional
equipment carriage requirement imposed for the survival craft of
vessels over 500 gross tons is TRUE?

• A second radar transponder is required

• Additional carriage of two radio equipped lifeboats aft.

• The ability to communicate in all modes with any shore station.

• Four additional portable VHF radios are required.

• Select from the following statement regarding the additional
equipment carriage requirement imposed for the survival craft of
vessels over 500 gross tons is TRUE?

• A second radar transponder is required

• Additional carriage of two radio equipped lifeboats aft.

• The ability to communicate in all modes with any shore station.

• Four additional portable VHF radios are required.

• What is the wavelength of a radar signal that responds
only to an activated SART?

• 1cm

• 3cm

• 4cm

• 2cm
• What is the wavelength of a radar signal that responds
only to an activated SART?

• 1cm

• 3cm

• 4cm

• 2cm
• What can you say about the full implementation date of
GMDSS?

• The full implementation was February 1,2000

• The full implementation was February 2,1999

• The full implementation was February 1,1998

• The full implementation was February 1,1999

• What can you say about the full implementation date of
GMDSS?

• The full implementation was February 1,2000

• The full implementation was February 2,1999

• The full implementation was February 1,1998

• The full implementation was February 1,1999

• Choose from the following service or maintenance functions that a
holder of a GMDSS Radio Operator license is prohibited to performed?

• From any routine battery maintenance if used as part of the GMDSS

station.

• From any reset tripped circuit breakers or replace defective fuses.

• From any adjusments or maintenance that may affect the proper
operation of the station.

• From any replacemenht of consumable items such as paper, ribbon, etc.

• Choose from the following service or maintenance functions that a
holder of a GMDSS Radio Operator license is prohibited to performed?

• From any routine battery maintenance if used as part of the GMDSS

station.

• From any reset tripped circuit breakers or replace defective fuses.

• From any adjusments or maintenance that may affect the proper
operation of the station.

• From any replacemenht of consumable items such as paper, ribbon, etc.

• GMDSS equipment is required to be powered from the
following sources EXCEPT:

• An emergency solar powered battery supply.

• Ship's emegency alternators/generators.

• A dedicated radio battery supply.

• Ship's normal alternators/generators.

• GMDSS equipment is required to be powered from the
following sources EXCEPT:

• An emergency solar powered battery supply.

• Ship's emegency alternators/generators.

• A dedicated radio battery supply.

• Ship's normal alternators/generators.

• If the Inmarsat-C terminal is inoperative but the vessel remains within NAVTEX
coverage, which of the following message categories should not be disabled by
the GMDSS Radio Operator?

• Search and Rescue information, Meteorological warnings and ice reports.

• Search and Rescue information, navigational warnings and other electronic
navaid messages.
• Meteorological warnings, Search and Rescue information and Navigational

warnings.

• Navigational warnings, meteorological warnings and meteorological forecast.

• If the Inmarsat-C terminal is inoperative but the vessel remains within NAVTEX
coverage, which of the following message categories should not be disabled by
the GMDSS Radio Operator?

• Search and Rescue information, Meteorological warnings and ice reports.

• Search and Rescue information, navigational warnings and other electronic
navaid messages.
• Meteorological warnings, Search and Rescue information and Navigational

warnings.

• Navigational warnings, meteorological warnings and meteorological forecast.

• In flag signaling, what does a hoist or signal is said to be
at the "CLOSEUP, when it is hoisted?

• To the full extent of the halyards

• about half of the full extent of the halyards

• Both a and b

• Halfway to the mast

• In flag signaling, what does a hoist or signal is said to be
at the "CLOSEUP, when it is hoisted?

• To the full extent of the halyards

• about half of the full extent of the halyards

• Both a and b

• Halfway to the mast

• Choose from the following ITU List of Service Publication were a
detailed information is provided in relation to the facilities available at
each maritime coast radio station, which may provide watch-keeping
using digital selective calling (DSC) techniques and radio telephony?

• ITU LIST V

• ITU LIST VIIA

• ITU LIST IV

• ITU LIST VI
• Choose from the following ITU List of Service Publication were a
detailed information is provided in relation to the facilities available at
each maritime coast radio station, which may provide watch-keeping
using digital selective calling (DSC) techniques and radio telephony?

• ITU LIST V

• ITU LIST VIIA

• ITU LIST IV

• ITU LIST VI
• Select from the following the quantity of GMDSS radio
maintainers must be carried aboard a compulsory vessel if the
At-Sea maintenance method is used?

• One(1) regardless of sea areas of operations

• One(1) in Sea Area A1

• Two (2) in Sea area A3 and A4

• Two(2) in Sea area A1 and A4

• Select from the following the quantity of GMDSS radio
maintainers must be carried aboard a compulsory vessel if the
At-Sea maintenance method is used?

• One(1) regardless of sea areas of operations

• One(1) in Sea Area A1

• Two (2) in Sea area A3 and A4

• Two(2) in Sea area A1 and A4

• You are in Sea Area A2 and require medical advice from Huber
Coastguard. What you should initially transmit by MF DSC on
2187.5 KHz?

• An Urgency call addressed to Humber Coastguard's MMSI.

• A Safety Alert to all stations.

• A Distress Alert addressed to Humber Coastguard's MMSI

• A Routine Alert to all stations

• You are in Sea Area A2 and require medical advice from Huber
Coastguard. What you should initially transmit by MF DSC on
2187.5 KHz?

• An Urgency call addressed to Humber Coastguard's MMSI.

• A Safety Alert to all stations.

• A Distress Alert addressed to Humber Coastguard's MMSI

• A Routine Alert to all stations

• Which of the following maintenance functions is not the
responsibility of the GMDSS Radio Operator?

• Aligning the power output

• Perform on-the-air verification checks

• visual inspection of equipment including the antenna and
associated components

• Perform scheduled testing of the battery\'s charged condition

• Which of the following maintenance functions is not the
responsibility of the GMDSS Radio Operator?

• Aligning the power output

• Perform on-the-air verification checks

• visual inspection of equipment including the antenna and
associated components

• Perform scheduled testing of the battery\'s charged condition

• If not acknowledge automatically the repetition of a DSC
Distress call, how would you expect the extend of the delay?

• 3.5 - 4.5 minutes

• 2 - 5 minutes

• 1 - 2 minutes

• 10 - 15 minutes
• If not acknowledge automatically the repetition of a DSC
Distress call, how would you expect the extend of the delay?

• 3.5 - 4.5 minutes

• 2 - 5 minutes

• 1 - 2 minutes

• 10 - 15 minutes
• What do you call the area in which a missing craft and/or survivor
are most likely to be found taking into account possible errors in
the navigation of the missing craft and of the search craft?

• Possibility area

• Search and rescue region

• Search and rescue case

• Probability area
• What do you call the area in which a missing craft and/or survivor
are most likely to be found taking into account possible errors in
the navigation of the missing craft and of the search craft?

• Possibility area

• Search and rescue region

• Search and rescue case

• Probability area
• Which equipment on the bridge is used for locating a
sart?

• Portable VHF

• 3 cm (9Ghz) radar

• COSPAS-SARSAT EPIRB

• VHF AIS
• Which equipment on the bridge is used for locating a
sart?

• Portable VHF

• 3 cm (9Ghz) radar

• COSPAS-SARSAT EPIRB

• VHF AIS
• With what system is a NAVTEX message transmitted?

• FEC.

• SELFEC.

• PLB.

• ARQ.
• With what system is a NAVTEX message transmitted?

• FEC.

• SELFEC.

• PLB.

• ARQ.
• Which of the folllowing is " NOT " a vessel equipment
and personnel requirements of GMDSS?

• Ship Station using Morse Telegraphy

• Equipment carriage requirements

• Distress alerting and response

• Licensed radio operators

• Which of the folllowing is " NOT " a vessel equipment
and personnel requirements of GMDSS?

• Ship Station using Morse Telegraphy

• Equipment carriage requirements

• Distress alerting and response

• Licensed radio operators

• Which of the following system is least susceptible to
fading or static interference?

• MF-HF DSC controller

• VHF ARQ

• HF SITOR(NDBP)

• Inmarsat
• Which of the following system is least susceptible to
fading or static interference?

• MF-HF DSC controller

• VHF ARQ

• HF SITOR(NDBP)

• Inmarsat
• Choose from the following terms is defined as a back-up power
source that provides power to radio installations for the purpose
of conducting Distress and Safety communications?

• Emergency Back-up Generator(EBG)

• Reserve Source of Energy (RSE)

• Emergency Diesel Generator(EDG)

• Reserve source of Diesel Power (RSDP)

• Choose from the following terms is defined as a back-up power
source that provides power to radio installations for the purpose
of conducting Distress and Safety communications?

• Emergency Back-up Generator(EBG)

• Reserve Source of Energy (RSE)

• Emergency Diesel Generator(EDG)

• Reserve source of Diesel Power (RSDP)

• How would you describe GMDSS is primarily a system appertaining to?

• Ship-to-ship Distress communications using MF or HF radiotelephony.

• Distress, Urgency and Safety communications carried out by the use of
narrow-band direct printing telegraphy.
• The linking of search and rescue authorities ashore with shippin in the
immediate vicinity of a ship in Distress or in need of assistance.

• VHF digital selective calling from ship to shore.

• How would you describe GMDSS is primarily a system appertaining to?

• Ship-to-ship Distress communications using MF or HF radiotelephony.

• Distress, Urgency and Safety communications carried out by the use of
narrow-band direct printing telegraphy.
• The linking of search and rescue authorities ashore with shippin in the
immediate vicinity of a ship in Distress or in need of assistance.

• VHF digital selective calling from ship to shore.

• What does ITU stands for?

• International Telegraph User

• International Telephony Union

• International Telecommunications Union

• International Telegraph Union

• What does ITU stands for?

• International Telegraph User

• International Telephony Union

• International Telecommunications Union

• International Telegraph Union

• You send a VHF-DSC distress alert, what channel do
you use for the follow-on voice transmission?

• 13

• 16

• 12

• 70
• You send a VHF-DSC distress alert, what channel do
you use for the follow-on voice transmission?

• 13

• 16

• 12

• 70
• What does CES stands for?.

• Current Earth Station

• Code East Station

• Coast Earth Station

• Coast Earth Satellite

• What does CES stands for?.

• Current Earth Station

• Code East Station

• Coast Earth Station

• Coast Earth Satellite

• What is the approximate distance of E layer of the
ionosphere from earth?

• 95-130 kms

• 160-400 kms

• None of the above

• 50-95 kms
• What is the approximate distance of E layer of the
ionosphere from earth?

• 95-130 kms

• 160-400 kms

• None of the above

• 50-95 kms
• What does ASCII stands for?

• American Standard Code for Interchange Information

• American Standard Code for Information Interchange

• American Standard Code for International Interchange

• Atlantic Standard Code for Information Interchange

• What does ASCII stands for?

• American Standard Code for Interchange Information

• American Standard Code for Information Interchange

• American Standard Code for International Interchange

• Atlantic Standard Code for Information Interchange

• Which of the following situations would normally use the
voice communication designation "Securite"?

• Messages concerning the Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS).

• Messages detailing important navigational warnings.

• Messages concerning On-scene communications.

• containing information concerning the safety of a mobile unit
or person.
• Which of the following situations would normally use the
voice communication designation "Securite"?

• Messages concerning the Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS).

• Messages detailing important navigational warnings.

• Messages concerning On-scene communications.

• containing information concerning the safety of a mobile unit
or person.
• What does MRSC stands for?.

• Maritime Region Sub Centre

• Maritime Rescue Safety Centre

• Maritime Rescue Service Centre

• Maritime Rescue Sub Centre

• What does MRSC stands for?.

• Maritime Region Sub Centre

• Maritime Rescue Safety Centre

• Maritime Rescue Service Centre

• Maritime Rescue Sub Centre

• How would you transmit the prowords which mean "I HAVE
RECEIVED AND UNDERSTOOD YOUR MESSAGE AND HAVE
NOTHING MORE TO TRANSMIT" and reply is not expected?

• Roger

• Over

• Roger, Out

• Over and Out

• How would you transmit the prowords which mean "I HAVE
RECEIVED AND UNDERSTOOD YOUR MESSAGE AND HAVE
NOTHING MORE TO TRANSMIT" and reply is not expected?

• Roger

• Over

• Roger, Out

• Over and Out

• What can be defined as radio transmissions intended to facilitate
the finding of the mobile unit in distress of the location of
survivors?

• alerting signals

• locating signals

• Burst from the EPIRB

• radiowave propagation
• What can be defined as radio transmissions intended to facilitate
the finding of the mobile unit in distress of the location of
survivors?

• alerting signals

• locating signals

• Burst from the EPIRB

• radiowave propagation
• You are underway in mid-ocean when you hear a distress message. The
position of the sender is 150 miles away. No other vessel has
acknowledged the distress. Your maximum speed is 5 knots and due to the
seriousness of the distress, you cannot arrive on scene to provide effective
assistance. What action should you take?

• Send an urgency message about the distress.

• Do not acknowledge the distress message.

• Use the signal MAYDAY RELAY and transmit the distress message.

• Transmit a message as though your vessel was in distress.

• You are underway in mid-ocean when you hear a distress message. The
position of the sender is 150 miles away. No other vessel has
acknowledged the distress. Your maximum speed is 5 knots and due to the
seriousness of the distress, you cannot arrive on scene to provide effective
assistance. What action should you take?

• Send an urgency message about the distress.

• Do not acknowledge the distress message.

• Use the signal MAYDAY RELAY and transmit the distress message.

• Transmit a message as though your vessel was in distress.

• What does AC stands for…?

• Atlantic Code
• Alternating Current

• Amplitude Current

• Automatic Code
• What does AC stands for…?

• Atlantic Code
• Alternating Current

• Amplitude Current

• Automatic Code
• Select from the following ALRS Volume that includes radio detail for: A.
Detailed Pilot information, contact details and procedures B. Vessel
Traffic Service information, contact details and procedures C. National
and International Ship Reporting Systems D. Port information, contact
details and procedures

• Volume 4 (NP284)
• Volume 5 (NP285)

• Volume 2 (NP282)

• Volume 6 (NP286)
• Select from the following ALRS Volume that includes radio detail for: A.
Detailed Pilot information, contact details and procedures B. Vessel
Traffic Service information, contact details and procedures C. National
and International Ship Reporting Systems D. Port information, contact
details and procedures

• Volume 4 (NP284)
• Volume 5 (NP285)

• Volume 2 (NP282)

• Volume 6 (NP286)
• Which channel is designated for GMDSS Digital Selective
Calling?

• Channel 06 (156.300 MHz)

• Channel 13 (156650MHz)

• Channel 16 (156,800 MHz)

• Channel 70 (156.525 MHz)

• Which channel is designated for GMDSS Digital Selective
Calling?

• Channel 06 (156.300 MHz)

• Channel 13 (156650MHz)

• Channel 16 (156,800 MHz)

• Channel 70 (156.525 MHz)

• After transmitting a VHF DSC Distress Alert in
Sea Area A1, which of the following R/T
channel you should expect a subsequent
acknowledgement?
• On Ch. 16
• On Ch. 06
• On Ch. 70
• On Ch. 13
• After transmitting a VHF DSC Distress Alert in
Sea Area A1, which of the following R/T
channel you should expect a subsequent
acknowledgement?
• On Ch. 16
• On Ch. 06
• On Ch. 70
• On Ch. 13
• How would you describe a vertical quarter wave
antenna with a good ground connection?

• It will not function due to being grounded

• It will only be used in Satelite communications.
• It will radiate directionally due to being grounded.
• It will radiate omni-directionally
• How would you describe a vertical quarter wave
antenna with a good ground connection?

• It will not function due to being grounded

• It will only be used in Satelite communications.
• It will radiate directionally due to being grounded.
• It will radiate omni-directionally
• If a ship sinks, what device is designed to float
free of the mother ship, is turned on
automatically and transmits a distress signal?

• Bridge-to-bridge transmitter on 2182 kHz

• Auto alarm keyer on any frequency
• EPIRB on 121.5 MHz/243 MHz or 406.025 MHz
• EPIRB on 2182 kHz and 405.025 kHz
• If a ship sinks, what device is designed to float
free of the mother ship, is turned on
automatically and transmits a distress signal?

• Bridge-to-bridge transmitter on 2182 kHz

• Auto alarm keyer on any frequency
• EPIRB on 121.5 MHz/243 MHz or 406.025 MHz
• EPIRB on 2182 kHz and 405.025 kHz
• What is valid MMSI number for a DSC Call to a
specific group of vessels?:

• 030327931
• 338462941
• 3036483
• 003664512
• What is valid MMSI number for a DSC Call to a
specific group of vessels?:

• 030327931
• 338462941
• 3036483
• 003664512
• What is the main purpose of RT transmissions on VHF
Ch. 13?

• For ship-to-ship Safety of Navigation communications.

• For ship-to-ship Routine communications
• For cancelling a false DSC Distress Alert sent on Ch.70
• For SAR aircraft communications to home onto an
EPIRB.
• What is the main purpose of RT transmissions on VHF
Ch. 13?

• For ship-to-ship Safety of Navigation communications.

• For ship-to-ship Routine communications
• For cancelling a false DSC Distress Alert sent on Ch.70
• For SAR aircraft communications to home onto an
EPIRB.
• To keep it in a working condition and make the
best use of VHF Ch 70 equipment, how often
should be tested?

• Weekly, by means of a test call with a coast

station.
• Daily, by means of an internal test.
• Daily by means of a test call with a coast station.
• Weekly by means of an internal test.
• To keep it in a working condition and make the
best use of VHF Ch 70 equipment, how often
should be tested?

• Weekly, by means of a test call with a coast

station.
• Daily, by means of an internal test.
• Daily by means of a test call with a coast station.
• Weekly by means of an internal test.
• How would you describe the main purpose of RT
transmission on VHF Ch.13?

• It is for ship-to-ship routine communications

• It is for ship-to-ship safety of Navigation
communications
• It is for cancelling a false DSC Distress Alert sent on
Ch.70
• It is for SAR aircraft communications to home onto an
EPIRB
• How would you describe the main purpose of RT
transmission on VHF Ch.13?

• It is for ship-to-ship routine communications

• It is for ship-to-ship safety of Navigation
communications
• It is for cancelling a false DSC Distress Alert sent on
Ch.70
• It is for SAR aircraft communications to home onto an
EPIRB
• How would you explain the Maritime
Identification Digits (MID) issued by
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)?

• It identify their home country (Nationality)

• It identify a call sign
• It identify Ship station
• It identify a Port of registry
• How would you explain the Maritime
Identification Digits (MID) issued by
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)?

• It identify their home country (Nationality)

• It identify a call sign
• It identify Ship station
• It identify a Port of registry
• Which type of voice modulation is most often
used for long-distance or weak signal contacts
on the VHF and UHF bands?

• CW
• AM
• FM
• SSB
• Which type of voice modulation is most often
used for long-distance or weak signal contacts
on the VHF and UHF bands?

• CW
• AM
• FM
• SSB
• Regarding the maintenance of GMDSS equipment at sea, select from the
following statement is INCORRECT?

• All at-sea maintenance and repairs must be performed by or under the

supervision of a person holding a GMDSS Maintainer license.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Regarding the maintenance of GMDSS equipment at sea, select from the
following statement is INCORRECT?

• All at-sea maintenance and repairs must be performed by or under the

supervision of a person holding a GMDSS Maintainer license.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Identify which of the following MMSI numbers
indicates a Philippine flag ship station?

• 430326890
• 548623300
• 257326819
• 33609991
• Identify which of the following MMSI numbers
indicates a Philippine flag ship station?

• 430326890
• 548623300
• 257326819
• 33609991
• When would you checked the battery voltage
of the GMDSS radio installation?

• every month
• every week
• everyday
• every two weeks
• When would you checked the battery voltage
of the GMDSS radio installation?

• every month
• every week
• everyday
• every two weeks
• What does MCC stands for?

• Mobile Control Center

• Mission Conduct Center
• Mission Control Center
• Medium Control Center
• What does MCC stands for?

• Mobile Control Center

• Mission Conduct Center
• Mission Control Center
• Medium Control Center
• What information should be contained in a
designated Distress Alert?

• ID, position and name of vessel in distress.

• ID, position and vessel\'s call sign.
• ID, position and number of crew onboard.
• ID, position and the nature of distress.
• What information should be contained in a
designated Distress Alert?

• ID, position and name of vessel in distress.

• ID, position and vessel\'s call sign.
• ID, position and number of crew onboard.
• ID, position and the nature of distress.
• This code should be used if the condition of an ill or injured
person aboard the vessel requires urgent evacuation a shore
or the services of a doctor aboard the vessel. What is this
code that will ensures the call is routed to the appropriate
agency or authority ashore to deal with the situation?

• 38
• 36
• 37
• 33
• This code should be used if the condition of an ill or injured
person aboard the vessel requires urgent evacuation a shore
or the services of a doctor aboard the vessel. What is this
code that will ensures the call is routed to the appropriate
agency or authority ashore to deal with the situation?

• 38
• 36
• 37
• 33
• What are the highest priority communications from
ships at sea?

• Distress calls, and communications preceded by the

international urgency and safety signals.
• Navigation and meteorological warnings.
• All critical message traffic authorized by the ship\'s
master.
• Authorized government communications for which
priority right has been claimed.
• What are the highest priority communications from
ships at sea?

• Distress calls, and communications preceded by the

international urgency and safety signals.
• Navigation and meteorological warnings.
• All critical message traffic authorized by the ship\'s
master.
• Authorized government communications for which
priority right has been claimed.
• Radio laws and regulations of the Philippines
are enforced by the?

• Commission on Higher Education and Culture

• National Telecommunication Commission
• Department of Education
• Department of Labor and Employment
• Radio laws and regulations of the Philippines
are enforced by the?

• Commission on Higher Education and Culture

• National Telecommunication Commission
• Department of Education
• Department of Labor and Employment
• How many total frequencies are available for
DSC distress alerting?

• One (1)
• Two (2)
• Seven(7)
• Five (5)
• How many total frequencies are available for
DSC distress alerting?

• One (1)
• Two (2)
• Seven(7)
• Five (5)
• When measured directly above given point,
solar radiation in the ionosphere is minimum
during what time?

• At sunlight
• At noon
• At night
• At sunset
• When measured directly above given point,
solar radiation in the ionosphere is minimum
during what time?

• At sunlight
• At noon
• At night
• At sunset
• Regarding GMDSS radio installation, how would you describe the
requirement for emergency and reserve power?

• An emergency power source for radio communications is not

required if a vessel has proper reserve power (batteries)
• For the compulsory ships must have emergency and reserve power
sources for radio communications.
• The reserve power source is not required for radio
communications.
• There is 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.
• Regarding GMDSS radio installation, how would you describe the
requirement for emergency and reserve power?

• An emergency power source for radio communications is not

required if a vessel has proper reserve power (batteries)
• For the compulsory ships must have emergency and reserve power
sources for radio communications.
• The reserve power source is not required for radio
communications.
• There is 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.
• Reference to Radio Regulation Article 1 Section III Radio
Service. What is meant by a mobile-satelite service in
which mobile earth stations are located on board ships;
survival craft stations and emergency position-indicating
radiobeacon stations may also participate in this service?

• maritime mobile-satelite service

• land mobile service
• land mobile-satelite
• maritime mobile service
• Reference to Radio Regulation Article 1 Section III Radio
Service. What is meant by a mobile-satelite service in
which mobile earth stations are located on board ships;
survival craft stations and emergency position-indicating
radiobeacon stations may also participate in this service?

• maritime mobile-satelite service

• land mobile service
• land mobile-satelite
• maritime mobile service
• What does IA5 stands for?

• International Alphabet (ASCII) 8-bit codes

• International Alphabet (ASCII) 36-bit codes
• International Alphabet (ASCII) 7-bit codes
• International Alphabet (ASCII) 16-bit codes
• What does IA5 stands for?

• International Alphabet (ASCII) 8-bit codes

• International Alphabet (ASCII) 36-bit codes
• International Alphabet (ASCII) 7-bit codes
• International Alphabet (ASCII) 16-bit codes
• What is the responsibility of vessels under GMDSS?

• Vessel over 300 gross tonnage may be required to render assistance if

such assistance does not adversely affect their port schedule
• Only that vessel, regardless of size, closest to a vessel in distress, is
required to render assistance
• Every ship is able to perform those communication functions which
are essential for the safety of the ship itself and of other ships
• Vessels operating under GMDSS, outside of areas effectively serviced
by shoreside authorities, operating in sea areas A2, and A4 may be
required to render assistance in distress situations
• What is the responsibility of vessels under GMDSS?

• Vessel over 300 gross tonnage may be required to render assistance if

such assistance does not adversely affect their port schedule
• Only that vessel, regardless of size, closest to a vessel in distress, is
required to render assistance
• Every ship is able to perform those communication functions which
are essential for the safety of the ship itself and of other ships
• Vessels operating under GMDSS, outside of areas effectively serviced
by shoreside authorities, operating in sea areas A2, and A4 may be
required to render assistance in distress situations
• In which ADMIRALTY LIST of RADIO SIGNAL
(ALRS) publications can you find the frequencies
and times of traffic list by coast stations?

• Vol. 2
• Vol. 3
• Vol. 1
• Vol. 4
• In which ADMIRALTY LIST of RADIO SIGNAL
(ALRS) publications can you find the frequencies
and times of traffic list by coast stations?

• Vol. 2
• Vol. 3
• Vol. 1
• Vol. 4
• With an antenna height of 15 meters, what is
approximate distance that the SART operates
correctly when interrogated by navigation radars?

• At least 3 nautical miles

• At least 5 nautical miles
• At least 1 nautical miles
• At least 2 nautical miles
• With an antenna height of 15 meters, what is
approximate distance that the SART operates
correctly when interrogated by navigation radars?

• At least 3 nautical miles

• At least 5 nautical miles
• At least 1 nautical miles
• At least 2 nautical miles
• Which of the folllowing is the highest priority
communications from ships to shore?

• Urgency Calls
• Distress calls
• Security Calls
• Safety Calls
• Which of the folllowing is the highest priority
communications from ships to shore?

• Urgency Calls
• Distress calls
• Security Calls
• Safety Calls
• What does EPIRB stands for?

• Emergency Position International Radio

Beacon
• Enhanced Position Indicating Radio Beacon
• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
• Exit Position Indicating Radio Beacon
• What does EPIRB stands for?

• Emergency Position International Radio

Beacon
• Enhanced Position Indicating Radio Beacon
• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
• Exit Position Indicating Radio Beacon
• Where was the functional requirements for GMDSS
compliant ships (ships to which the SOLAS convention
applies) are contained?

• In Chapter IV, Regulation 3 of the SOLAS Convention

• In Chapter IV Regulation 5 of the SOLAS Convention
• In Chapter IV Regulation 4 of the SOLAS Convention
• In Chapter IV, Regulation 2 of the SOLAS Convention
• Where was the functional requirements for GMDSS
compliant ships (ships to which the SOLAS convention
applies) are contained?

• In Chapter IV, Regulation 3 of the SOLAS Convention

• In Chapter IV Regulation 5 of the SOLAS Convention
• In Chapter IV Regulation 4 of the SOLAS Convention
• In Chapter IV, Regulation 2 of the SOLAS Convention
• With reference to Radio Regulation Chapter 1
Article 1 Section IV 1.88. Which of the following is a
mobile earth station in the maritime mobile-
satelite service located on board ship?

• radiolocation land station

• radionavigation land station
• radiodetermination station
• radionavigation mobile station
• With reference to Radio Regulation Chapter 1
Article 1 Section IV 1.88. Which of the following is a
mobile earth station in the maritime mobile-
satelite service located on board ship?

• radiolocation land station

• radionavigation land station
• radiodetermination station
• radionavigation mobile station
• If your are operating off the Atlantic coast of the United
States and synched to the AOR-W satelite. Which
Inmarsat Earth Stations would your vessel will utilize for
Inmarsat-C traffic?

• Southbury (USA), Nakhoda (Russia), or Beijing (PRC)

• Santa Paula (USA), Aussaguel (France), or Eik (Norway)
• Southbury (USA), Burum (Netherland), Eik (Norway).
• Southbury (USA), Santa Paula (USA), or Yamaguchi
(Japan)
• If your are operating off the Atlantic coast of the United
States and synched to the AOR-W satelite. Which
Inmarsat Earth Stations would your vessel will utilize for
Inmarsat-C traffic?

• Southbury (USA), Nakhoda (Russia), or Beijing (PRC)

• Santa Paula (USA), Aussaguel (France), or Eik (Norway)
• Southbury (USA), Burum (Netherland), Eik (Norway).
• Southbury (USA), Santa Paula (USA), or Yamaguchi
(Japan)
• Which of the following two-letter signal are
the most commonly used as "I require
immediate assistance"?

• AN
• CB
• AL
• MB
• Which of the following two-letter signal are
the most commonly used as "I require
immediate assistance"?

• AN
• CB
• AL
• MB
• How many HF frequencies are available for
DSC distress related Calls?

• Four
• Five
• One
• Two
• How many HF frequencies are available for
DSC distress related Calls?

• Four
• Five
• One
• Two
• Which from the following Service code would you
choose when sending an OBS (weather report) with
Inmarsat ?

• MET office Washington, this office will take care of

further dispatch of the weather reports
• The meteorogical station connected with the CES used
• Swedish meteorological station
• KNMI in Holland
• Which from the following Service code would you
choose when sending an OBS (weather report) with
Inmarsat ?

• MET office Washington, this office will take care of

further dispatch of the weather reports
• The meteorogical station connected with the CES used
• Swedish meteorological station
• KNMI in Holland
• Which from the following Service code would you
choose when sending an OBS (weather report)
with Inmarsat ?
• •MET office Washington, this office will take care
of further dispatch of the weather reports
• •The meteorogical station connected with the CES
used
• •Swedish meteorological station
• •KNMI in Holland