The test consists of 80 random questions.
Total questions on this topic: 198
The log-in of an Inmarsat-C installation is important:
To inform the NSC that one is available for messages offered.
To keep watch on Sat-C for safety messages.
To inform the LES, that one is available for messages offered.
To inform the addressee, that one is available for messages offered.
The normal mode of operation for each coast station shall be indicated in:
The ITU List of Radiotermination and Special Services.
The ITU List of Ship Stations.
The ITU List of Call signs and numerical identities of station used by the maritime mobile and maritime mobile-satellite services.
The ITU List of Coast Station.
The propagation of radio-signals in the VHF-band is:
Dependent on the hour of transmission (day or night).
Dependent on the power emmited and the temperature of the atmosphere.
On board you have to switch from transmitting to receiving and vice versa. The shore station can transmit and receive simultaneously. You are working with two different frequencies. This method is called:
In maritime communication two international treaties are primarily involved. They are:
SOLAS and the international treaty for messaging.
The IMO at London and the ITU at Geneva.
GMDSS hand book and MERSAR.
The frequency 121,5 MHz is used for:
The MF/HF-transceiver on board is tuned to the assigned frequency of a station. To make this connection the following mode is used:
By the term “Stand by” the operator of a coast-station means that one should:
Give the position of the ship.
Wait on this channel for one hour.
Switch back to the calling channel.
Wait until the coast-station calls again.
What is the meaning of the abbreviation “RQ” at the end of a DSC sequence?
Acknowledgement broadcast.
Automatic amplifier regulation is used for the following reasons:
With strong incoming signals distortion is reduced.
With weak incoming signals distortion is reduced.
With bad weather the signal is amplified.
With absence of incoming signals noise is reduced.
Silencing by a station, not in charge of the distress-traffic, is done as follows:
“SEELONCE MAYDAY” followed by the call-sign of the ship in distress.
“SILENCE DISTRESS” followed by call sign of the ship in distress.
“SEELONCE MAYDAY” followed by the silencing station’s call-sign.
“SEELONCE DISTRESS” followed by the silencing station’s call-sign.
Which class of emission is used for VHF radio telephony transmissions?
The prescribed test of EPIRB, SART and portable VHF radio set must be entered in:
What does the abbreviation DSC means?
Distress and safety call.
At the end of a radio telex-connection, when a “store and forward” message has been transmitted, the coast-station at least gives a:
Time (in UTC) whereupon the telex for the subscriber is delivered.
Approximate time when telex will be delivered.
Code in letters which will be repeated when the telex has been delivered to the subscriber.
The wavelength of a radio-signal reflected against the F-layer may be:
The number of oscillations of a wave per seconds is called:
Which equipment will detect a signal from a SART transponder?
On area A3 the function “Transmission and reception of signals for locating” is mainly based on:
The use of SART transponders.
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs.
The effect of reflection of the radio waves in the ionosphere on the range depends on:
The correct adjustment of the button band width.
The amount of ionisation.
The correct adjustment of the clarifier.
The correct adjustment of the dimmer.
If a coast-station doesn’t answer a call on VHF working channel or doesn’t send a reply signal:
You can repeat your call immediately when convinced that no other radio traffic is interfered with.
You can repeat your call after 2 minutes.
You must call on another working channel.
You must call on distress channel.
An area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available is called:
On which frequency a ship must maintain a continuous watch when sailing in area A2?
The MERSAR is:
A fully automated system for mutual assistance and rescue of persons at sea.
A book for communication regulations at sea.
A book of directions for search and rescue at sea.
A survey of vessels favourably located for possible rescue during SAR operations.
The type of Inmarsat station A, B, C, M is recognized by:
The first four digits of the identification.
Last digit of the identification.
The first two digits of the identification.
The first digit of the identification.
The batteries must be placed in a well ventilated place, so that:
The person can work in the compartment.
The detonating gas can be discharged.
The production of detonating gas can be prevented.
There is sufficient oxygen available for optimum working of the batteries.
Your vessel is not in distress and not taking part in a distress operation. How would you impose radio silence on vessels which are interfering the distress traffic?
What is the emergency frequency on MF (Medium Frequency) radio?
With an EPIRB:
You must check the working of the charger and check the loaded condition of the battery.
You must check the date the battery must be replaced.
You must check the manufacturer of the battery.
You must check if it is attached properly to a railing with the required line.
You receive a distress alert on HF Radio. What should you do?
Wait three minutes and if no acknowledgement is heard from a coast station you should relay the alert.
Relay the message immediately on 2 182 kHz.
No response is necessary providing the vessel is more than 24 hours away.
According to the rules of GMDSS vessels are equipped with certain radio-communication devices depending on:
According to the rules of GMDSS all vessels have to be equipped with:
A possibility to receive MSI.
At least three mariphones.
Which of the following is a Accounting Authority Identification Code?
In the Inmarsat Maritime Communications Handbook one can find information about:
2 digit code telex services.
Numbers of fax subscribers.
In the Maritime Radio Traffic the order of priority is:
Urgency traffic, distress traffic, safety traffic.
Urgency traffic, safety traffic, routine traffic.
Distress traffic, urgency traffic, safety traffic.
Safety traffic, distress traffic, urgency traffic.
The impedance of a coax cable for the VHF-set depends on:
The structure dimensions and the material of the coax cable.
The length of the coax cable.
The temperature of the cable.
The way in which the feed line is controlled.
DSC uses for automatic identification the MMSI. The identification 002442000 is assigned to:
A coast-station or coast guard-station.
For how long time should a “SARSAT COSPAS” epirb be able to operate on its batteries?
MUF stands for:
Highest possible frequency that will be reflected by the ionosphere.
Most effective frequency, to make a connection with an HF-transmitter.
Highest possible frequency that can be made with an HF-transmitter on board.
What is understood by carrier frequency?
Frequency of the carrier wave.
The frequency of upper side band (UBS).
The frequency actually used by transmitter and receiver.
Frequency of single side band.
Define the class of emission H3E:
Radiotelex and DSC – Frequency shift keying of carrier with error correction.
Radiotelex and DSC – Frequency shift keying of sub-carrier with error correction.
Radiotelephony – Single sideband full carrier.
Radiotelephony – Frequency modulation.
A DSC distress alert is received. The message states that communication by radiotelex is prefered. One preferably uses:
The effect of reflection of the radio waves in the ionosphere on the range depends on:
The correct adjustment of the dimmer.
The amount of ionisation.
The correct adjustment of the button band width.
The correct adjustment of the clarifier.
The word NAVTEX is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
November, Apple, Victoria, Tango, Echo, X-mas.
November, Able, Valencia, Tripoli, Echo, Xantippe.
November, Alfa, Victor, Tango, Echo, X-ray.
November, Anna, Victor, Tango, Eduard, X-ray.
To choose the HF-band, the time difference between 2 stations:
Is multiplied by the hour at the transmitting station.
Sea area A4 is in maritime radio traffic sea area:
Outside the sea areas A1, A2 and A3.
With the exception of sea areas A1, A2 and A3, within the range of Inmarsat-satellites, where continuous alarm is available.
Within VHF-radiotelephony-range of coast station, where continuous DSC-alarm is available.
What mode must be used on the MF/HF transmission when making a radiotelephone call?
A distress-call, onboard via RCC, may only be given Receipt if:
OSC from the RCC concerned invites the vessels.
The OOW deems it necessary.
Which wave length applies to a frequency of 2 000 kHz?
To receive distress alerting and MSI via an Inmarsat-C set vessels must have:
A radio officer on board.
MF/HF radio telex scanner with printer.
Suitable for 518 kHz NAVTEX receiver.
What is SITREP an abbreviation for:
Ship Transmit Emergency Radio.
Survivor Indication Transponder Equipment.
Ship Indication Transmission Equipment.
On the MF/HF transmitter-receiver there is a sensitivity control. Another name for this is:
If requested by a coastal radio station to participate in a rescue operation, what is the most important information you may give?
Your position, name, call sign and speed.
A VHF transmission range is mainly determined by:
Whether it is radio-telephony, radio-telex or DSC.
The height of the aerial.
The transmission power, propagation and the quality of the receiver.
Under GMDSS rules the trading area A1 can be considered to be:
Within range of VHF coast radio stations.
Within the coverage of Inmarsat.
Within range of MF coast radio stations.
A distress alert on board may only be transmitted on explicit order of:
The navigating officer on duty.
Of the AM-signal:
Amplitude is variable and frequency of the carrier wave is constant.
Both amplitude and frequency of the carrier wave are variable.
Is not dependant on the frequency and amplitude.
Amplitude and frequency of the carrier wave are constant.
When sending an OBS (weather report) with Inmarsat one should use Service Code “41”. With this address the weather report will always be transmitted to:
The meteorological office of the ship’s flag state.
The meteorological station connected with the CES used.
MET office Washington, this office will take care of further dispatch of the weather reports.
The position of a 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB is:
Passed on by the EPIRB to the satellite.
Measured by the “dopler” shift in the signals.
Determined by satellites by means of directional aerials.
Define the class of emission G3E:
Radiotelex and DSC – Frequency shift keying of carrier with error correction.
Radiotelephony – Phase Modulation.
Radiotelephony – Frequency Modulation.
Radiotelex and DSC – Frequency shift keying of sub-carrier with error correction.
According to the rules of GMDSS vessels one must be able to receive MSI with the aid of:
Emergency portable radio.
On area A4 the function “Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of VHF DSC and VHF Epirbs.
The use of HF DSC and COSPAS SARSAT Epirbs.
The use of HF DSC and Inmarsat Epirbs.
The use of MF DSC and Inmarsat Epirbs.
With what system is a NAVTEX-message transmitted?
Give the command after ga + for the transmission of a “store and forward”-message with radio-telex:
Distress MF communications should normally be operated:
In G3E mode – on simplex basis.
In J3E mode – on simplex basis.
In J3E mode – on duplex basis.
In G3E mode – on duplex basis.
Onboard the following message is received on the DSC controller: DOO: 245329000 CH16; S distress ack 244123000. What station sent the distress acknowledgement?
By reduced transmitting power is meant in VHF a power between:
The emergency battery of a GMDSS portophone:
Must be tested once a week.
Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded.
Must be charged after expiry date.
The typical “daylight-frequencies” for long distance transmission are located in the:
The DSC-controller display the following: DOO: 244562000 CH16; S distress sinking. After receiving this DSC message the following is done immediately:
Give a “DSC-acknowledgement”.
Listen out on VHF channel 16.
Send a “distress alert relay”.
Via a coast-station radio medical advice is asked using NBDP. What command has to be given after ga +?
What information has to be given to set up a radio telex-connection with a coast-station:
Telex number of the coast station.
FEC followed by the telex country-code of the coast-station.
ARQ followed by the call sign of the coast station.
ARQ followed by the coast-station’s ID-number.
The ID of an Inmarsat-M station on board starts with:
When on HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
8 414,5 kHz (DSC distress frequency in 8 MHz).
The radio telephony distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received.
The radio-telex distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received.
On board one can use the reflections in the ionosphere by the right choice of:
The length of the aerial.
The time of transmission.
The mode of transmission.
By wave length is understood:
The distance travelled by a radio vibration in a period.
The propagation direction of a radio vibration.
The length of a single spike in a wave.
The propagation speed of a radio vibration in free space.
At the entrance to the space where batteries are stored on board the following notice must be fitted:
No entry with naked light and/or flame.
On area A1 the function “Reception of shore to ship distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of SART transponders.
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs.