Satellite Communications Quiz

What year was the Inmarsat-C system introduced?

• 1993

• 1991

• 1990

• 1992

What type of messages can be sent using the Inmarsat-C system?

• Video messages

• Text messages

• Voice messages

• Audio messages

What is the purpose of the EGC services in the Inmarsat-C system?

• To provide voice communication

• To send information to selected groups of SESs

• To provide entertainment services

• To provide youtube

What does GMDSS stand for in relation to the Inmarsat-C system?

• General Maritime Data System

• Global Messaging and Data Service System

• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

• General Maritime Distress and Safety System

What is the purpose of the store-and-forward messaging in the Inmarsat-C system?

• To ensure message delivery even if the recipient is offline

• To forward messages to multiple recipients

• To store messages indefinitely

• To immediately deliver messages

What is the significance of logging-in to an Ocean Region in the Inmarsat-C system?

• To turn off the system

• To delete stored messages

• To block incoming messages

• To indicate availability for communications

What is the consequence of not logging-out before switching off the SES in the Inmarsat-C system?

• Messages will be delivered immediately

• Messages will be lost

• Messages will be rerouted

• Messages will be stored indefinitely

What is the purpose of the Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) in the Inmarsat-C system?

• To receive messages from shore

• To store messages locally

• To transmit signals to satellites

• To interface with external devices

What is the function of the Data Circuit terminating Equipment (DCE) in the Inmarsat-C system?

• To encrypt messages

• To store message logs

• To interface with the satellite system

• To process distress signals

What is the purpose of the antenna in the Inmarsat-C system?

• To store message data

• To maintain a line-of-sight path with the satellite

• To regulate signal strength

• To provide power to the system