1.

The fundamental frequency of the whistle for a vessel 200 meters or

more in length must be between;

A. 70 and 200 Hz=

B. 80 and 200 Hz

C. 90 and 200 Hz

D. 100 and 200 Hz

2. In case of full breakdown for a vessels of less than 75 meters, what

is the whiste frequency which will give a relatively shrill tone?

A. 150 and 700 Hz

B. 200 and 700 Hz

C. 250 and 700 Hz=

D. 300 and 700 Hz

3. For a intermediate size of vessel, what will be the whistle frequency

required?

A. 110-350 Hz

B. 110-450 Hz

C. 130-350 Hz=

D. 130-450 Hz

4. In visual signaling, what method of communication uses two hand

flags to indicate letters of the alphabet?

A. Flag signaling

B. Flashing light signaling

C. Semaphore or hand flags or arms signaling=

D. Sound signaling

5. In flag signaling, this uses to describe a signal which is hoisted to

A. At the dip=

B. Close-up

C. Signal Letters

D. Tackline

6. Which of the following statements concerning testing and

maintenance of SARTs is true?

A. Testing a SART should be done in a consistent manner & location to ensure a baseline history of
proper results. =

B. Testing of the SART should never be done in port to prevent interference to other vessel’s radars.

C. A SART's battery must be replaced within ninety days after the expiration date imprinted on the unit.

D. An at-sea GMDSS maintainer is not able to test a SART because it is hermetically sealed.

7. Why should functional testing of a SART be minimized?

A. Potential interference with safe navigation, notifying other vessels of

an actual Distress and minimize power consumption.

B. Minimize power consumption of the battery and only test at sea to

reduce potential interference or confusion.

C. Possibility of misinterpretation by other vessels as a Distress situation

and only test in port to prevent potential interference with safe

navigation or at-sea vessels.

D. Potential interference with safe navigation, possible misinterpretation

of an actual Distress, minimizes draining the battery.=

8. What is the term which refers to the supply of electrical energy

required to supply radio installation on every ship for the purpose of

conducting distress and safety radiocommunications in the event of

failure of the ship’s main and emergency sources of electrical

A. 110 volts primary supply

B. 220 volts primary supply

C. Reserve source of energy (or battery) =

D. Secondary power supply

9. The defining characteristics of various types of cells are the cell

(battery) voltage and the battery capacity. The cell voltage is opencircuit potential difference between
the electrodes (also called

electromotive force), Which force of cell voltage is open-circuit

between electrodes?

A. Electromagnetic force

B. Electromotive force=

C. Electrostatic force

D. Electrochemical force

10. A frequent maintenance is the basis for a reliable working

condition of the battery, when working on batteries, effective safety

precautions must be taken except for;

A. Avoid over-discharging below 2.1 Volts for any cell

B. Ensure electrolyte level is maintained, but do not overfill, 1 cm above plates is adequate

C. Keep cells top clean and dry, check ventilation holes, tighten terminals and coat with Vaseline

D. Charge the batteries for more than specified=

11. In the event of failure of the main and emergency sources of

electrical power –

what is the term for the source required to supply the GMDSS?

console with power for

conducting Distress and other radio-communications?

B. Reserve source of energy

C. Ship's emergency diesel generator

D. Ship's standby generator

12. The radio communication equipment may operate either from

the ship’s DC or AC mains supply (often stepped down to 24 V DC),

or from 24 V DC supplied by a bank of batteries. As a preventive

measures, what do you call for the system that ensures batteries

will automatically take over when mains supply fails?

A. Boost charging system

B. Float charging system=

C. Dummy charging system

D. Fast charging system

13. In the event of breakdown, reserve sources of energy should

be adequate for at least how hours for the conduction of operation,

complying with SOLAS Ch. 11-1/42 or 43 and Ch. IV/13.2.1 and

13.2.2, as appropriate?

A. One hour or six hours

B. Two hours or seven hours=

C. Three hours or eight hours

D. Four hours or nine hours

14. In case of breakdown, the batteries should be charged at least

in a minimum charging time with the value of the average of the

charging current should measure 10% of value of the battery’s

capacity?
A. 5 hours

B. 10 hours=

C. 15 hours

D. 20 hours

15. What are the voltage requirement mainly used for reserve

source of energy in case of power failure from the main supply?

A. 12 volts AC

B. 12 volts DC

C. 24 volts AC

D. 24 volts DC=

16. Which of the primary battery has a characteristic that the cells

consist of a zinc cover as the negative electrode?

A. Lead Acid Batteries=

B. Lithium Batteries

C. Nickle-Cadmium Batteries

D. Zinc Carbon Cell Batteries

17. In facilitating visual signaling, what are the most commonly

used important Two-letter signals which specify “I have a doctor

onboard”?

A. AL=

B. AN

C. CB

D. FR

18. Marine lead batteries have an approximate lifetime of…

A. 2 years
B. 3 years

C. 4 years=

D. 5 years

19. When in standby mode, the SART battery should last up to…

A. 8 hours

B. 24 hours

C. 48 hours

D. 96 hours=

20. What is the term which refers to the supply of electrical

energy required to supply radio installation on every ship for the

purpose of conducting distress and safety radiocommunications in

the event of failure of the ship’s main and emergency sources of

electrical power?

A. 110 volts primary supply

B. 220 volts primary supply

C. Reserve source of energy (or battery) =

D. Secondary power supply

21. The SART is required to have a sufficient battery capacity to

operate in the stand-by mode for what period of time?

A. Eight hours

B. Forty-eight hours

C. Four days=

D. Three days

22. In Morse Code signaling by Hand Flag or Arms, following are

the transmitting signals to a receiving station except for;

B. A receiving station – in answer

C. Completing the signal

D. Sending the distress message=

23. Which of the Two-Letter signals are the most commonly used

as “I require immediate assistance”?

A. AL

B. AN

C. CB=

D. FR

24. What type of batteries most commonly used on board ships as

source of back-up power?

A. Lead Battery=

B. Lithium Battery

C. Nickel-Cadium (NiCd) Battery

D. Nickel-iron (NIFe) Battery

25. In the use of visual signaling, which Morse Code regular

procedural signal are to be applied using two letters code for

waiting signal?

A. AA

B. AB

C. AR

D. AS=

26. In visual signaling, what procedural signals to call unknown

station?
A. The general call AA AA AA is made by transmitting station.=

B. The directional light of an Aldis lamp

C. The Identity signal is to be made by receiving station

D. The receiving station should acknowledge

27. As a secondary method of alerting, what names are used to

prevent the reception of unwanted broadcast s by vessel’s utilizing

the NAVTEX system?

A. Select all stations

B. Select all types of messages

C. Contact the NAVTEX coordinator

D. Programming the receiver to reject unwanted broadcasts=

28. In the event of equipment breakdown, how long should the

battery of the SART last when in Transpond mode?

A. 4 hours

B. 6 hours

C. 8 hours=

D. 10 hours

29. In partial breakdown of equipment, to maximize the

effectiveness of VHF communications is by…

A. Appropriate setting of the transmitter power, selecting an appropriate

channel & adjustment of squelch for maximum receiver sensitivity.=

B. The adjustment of squelch for maximum receiver sensitivity, setting

transmitter power to 1W & selecting an appropriate channel.

C. Selecting an appropriate channel, adjustment of squelch for minimum

receiver sensitivity & setting transmitter power to 1W.

receiver sensitivity, setting transmitter power to 25W.

30. To exhibit a distress signal without using the GMDSS subsystem (equipment), which of the following
should be executed as to

get attention of nearby vessels?

A. Parachute red flare=

B. The use of EPIRB

C. The use of NAVTEX receiver

D. None of the above

31. While at anchor, which of the following signals are more visible

for other vessel that your vessel is under pirate attack?

A. Flames on a vessel

B. Gun fired at intervals of 1 minute=

C. Orange smoke

D. Wave arms

32. As a secondary method of alerting, SART is to be used for

locating. What signals will be displayed in 3cm x-band radar if the

distance is in between 0-0.5 nm?

A. Range of search craft at approximately 1 nm dots change to wide arcs.

B. SART showing 12 dot blip code bearing approximately 060 degrees.

C. SART showing more than 12 dot blips code

D. Wide arcs change to concentric circles as the SART is closed. =

33. If a vessel is engaged in local trade and at no point in its

voyage travels outside the range of a VHF shore station with

continuous DSC alerting then the vessel is operating in what area?

A. Sea area A1=

C. Inland and coastal waters

D. Sea areas A1 and A2

34. In partial breakdown, GMDSS-equipped ships will be required

to perform which of the following communications functions?

A. Distress alerting, MSI, SAR and on-scene communications & receipt of

satellite alerts from other vessels.

B. SAR and on-scene communications, Bridge-to-Bridge and general radio

communications, MSI and relay of satellite alerts from other vessels.

C. Bridge-to-Bridge and general radio communications, RDF of EPIRB

homing signals, Distress alerting and MSI.

D. Transmit distress alerts, SAR and on-scene communications, MSI,

Bridge-to-Bridge and general radio communications.=

35. In the event of breakdown, the following are required GMDSS

functions for vessels?

A. Transmit and receive locating signals, general communications and

SAR communications.=

B. Transmit and receive general communications, transmit Distress Alerts

by at least one means, MSI.

C. Transmit and receive locating signals, send MSI to other ships via EGC,

Bridge-to-Bridge communications.

D. Transmit and receive SAR communications, transmit Distress Alerts by

at least one means, Bridge-to-Bridge communications.

36. Under GMDSS, a compulsory VHF-DSC radiotelephone

installation must be tested at what minimum intervals at sea?

B. Daily=

C. At the annual SOLAS inspection.

D. Monthly

37. What is the requirement for emergency and reserve power in

GMDSS radio installations?

A. Compulsory ships must have emergency and reserve power sources for

radio communications.=

B. An emergency power source for radio communications is not required if

a vessel has proper reserve power (batteries).

C. A reserve power source is not required for radio communications.

D. 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.

38. What is the proper procedure to be followed upon receipt of a

Distress alert transmitted by use of Digital Selective Calling

techniques?

A. Set watch on the DSC alerting frequency in the band of frequencies the

alert was received.

B. Set a continuous watch on VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 and DSC on Channel

70.

C. Ship stations equipped with narrow-band direct-printing equipment

should respond to the Distress alert as soon as practicable by this

means.

D. Set watch on the radiotelephone Distress and Safety frequency

associated with the Distress and Safety calling frequency on which the
Distress alert was received. =

39. Transmission of a Distress alert by a station on behalf of

another vessel actually in Distress should not occur:

A. When communications between the Distress vessel and a Coast station

are already in progress. =

B. When the mobile unit actually in Distress is not itself in a position to

transmit the Distress alert.

C. When the Master or responsible person on the mobile unit not in

Distress so decides.

D. When the responsible person at the Coast Station determines further

help is necessary.

40. You are in voice communication on Ch-16 with a vessel in

Distress that advises you they are unable to contact a Coast Station.

What action would you take?

A. Send a DSC Distress Relay transmission on Ch-16.

B. Attempt to contact a Coast Station using voice on Ch-16 with a Mayday

Relay. =

C. Make an all ships call with Urgency priority.

D. Call the Coast Station on Ch-70 with Distress priority giving the other

vessel’s position.

41. The EPIRB on the bridge wing is observed with the strobe light

flashing and the control switch in the “OFF” position. What action

should be taken?

A. Place the control switch in the "OFF” position.

B. No action is needed – the strobe light indicates the automatic monthly

C. Wait for the USCG or NOAA to confirm that the unit is actually

transmitting.

Assume the unit is transmitting and follow the recommended =

procedures to properly cancel a false distress alert being broadcast

from an EPIRB.

42. Which of the following steps should be taken, if possible, when

the vessel must be abandoned because of a Distress situation?

A. Alert the U.S. Coast Guard by using the survival craft's portable

Inmarsat unit.

B. Program the SART and EPIRB to transmit the vessel's location and

situation.

C. No additional steps are needed as the SART and EPIRB will both

automatically float free and operate properly.

D. Secure the EPIRB to the survival craft and mount the SART in a position

to maximize its elevation. =

43. If your vessel has suffered a casualty severe enough to disable

both ship’s power and the GMDSS console RSE you should:

A. Activate the EPIRB and/or use the SCT to make a “Mayday” call on Ch16.=

B. Use UHF Transceivers to contact other vessels.

C. Activate the EPIRB and/or use the SCT to make a “Mayday” call on Ch70.

D. Make a “Mayday” call on Ch-70 and Ch-06 using the Survival Craft

Transceiver.

44. In the event of partial breakdown of communication facilities.

A. Send a VHF-DSC Distress alert on Ch-16 before going to the boats.

B. Activate the EPIRB and leave it secured to the mounting bracket.

C. Take EPIRB, SART and SCT units to the survival craft and use as

circumstances dictate. =

D. Once in the survival craft – activate the EPIRB and send a VHF-DSC

Distress alert on

Ch-16

45. Which of the following would most likely not prevent a SART's

signal from being detected?

A. The rescue personnel were monitoring the 3-CM radar and the SART

was mounted improperly in the lifeboat.

B. The SART was mounted improperly in the survival craft and rescue

personnel were monitoring the 10-CM radar.

C. The rescue personnel were monitoring the 10-CM radar and the SART

was properly mounted in the lifeboat.

D. The SART was properly mounted in the lifeboat and rescue personnel

we’re monitoring the 3-CM radar. =

46. In case of terrestrial communication breakdown, which of the

following satellite systems is of particular & dedicated importance

to search and rescue missions under GMDSS?

A. COSPAS/SARSAT=

B. Inmarsat

C. GPS
D. Iridium

47. Which of the following would best be used for visual detection

of a distressed vessel?

A. A 9-GHz SART's beacon.

B. An EPIRB's strobe light.=

C. A 121.5-MHz EPIRB beacon.

D. A 406-MHz EPIRB beacon.

48. In case of equipment breakdown, which piece of required

GMDSS equipment is the primary source of transmitting locating

signals?

A. Radio Direction Finder (RDF).

B. Survival Craft Transceiver.

C. An EPIRB transmitting on 406 MHz.=

D. A SART transmitting on 406 MHz

49. As part of the supplement equipment, what may be used as a

homing signal by the search and rescue vessels in the immediate

vicinity of the ship in Distress?

A. Flare gun

B. Strobe Light

C. 406 MHz signal from a satellite EPIRB.

D. A 121.5 MHz emergency transmitter in a satellite EPIRB.=

50. As in the event of partial satellite equipment breakdown, On

Scene communications are usually initiated using what equipment?

A. EPIRB on 121.5 MHz

C. VHF on Ch-16=

D. VHF on Ch-7