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gmdss5

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 39mins

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Class
Date
1.

The abbreviation of telephony mode of radiation using phase modulation is

a)

F1B

b)

F3E

c)

G3E

d)

P3E

2.

What is the frequency, if the wavelength is 7.5 m?

a)

22.5 MHz

b)

40 MHz

c)

25 MHz

d)

2500 kHz

3.

What is the wavelength, if the frequency is 4 MHz?

a)

18 m

b)

180 m

c)

0.2 m

d)

75 m

4.

What is the approximate range of MF radio waves during the day time?

a)

1200 nm

b)

150 nm

c)

2500 nm

d)

30 nm

5.

Are VHF radio waves reflected by the ionosphere?

a)

Only by D-layer

b)

Yes, by all layers

c)

Not reflected

d)

By D-layer and E-layer

6.

How many navareas are there in the world?

a)

12

b)

14

c)

16

d)

21

7.

How many pieces of Emergency VHF portable transceivers must a ship of 450 GT be provided with?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

8.

ITU-channel 608 means:

a)

Channel No 60 from 8 MHz band

b)

Channel No 08 from 6 MHz band

c)

Channel No 06 – duplex, from VHF marine band

d)

None of these

9.

What is the frequency range for SHF?

a)

30-300 GHz

b)

300-3000 kHz

c)

30-300 MHz

d)

3-30 GHz

10.

What is the frequency range for UHF?

a)

3-30 MHz

b)

300-3000 MHz

c)

30-300 MHz

d)

10-30 MHz

11.

What is the frequency range for VHF?

a)

3-30 MHz

b)

300-3000 kHz

c)

30-300 MHz

d)

10-30 MHz

12.

What is the primary frequency range for long distance skywave communications?

a)

3 – 30 MHz

b)

300 – 3000 kHz

c)

30 – 300 MHz

d)

None of these

13.

What is the primary frequency range for long distance skywave communications?

a)

3-30 MHz

b)

300-3000 kHz

c)

30-300 MHz

d)

10-30 MHz

14.

What is the frequency range for HF?

a)

3-30 MHz

b)

300-3000 kHz

c)

30-300 MHz

d)

10-30 MHz

15.

What is the frequency range for MF?

a)

30-300 kHz

b)

300-3000 kHz

c)

1,000-10,000 kHz

d)

10-30 MHz

16.

All stations are forbidden to carry:

a)

The transmissions of signals without identification

b)

The transmissions of superfluous signals and correspondence

c)

The transmissions of false or misleading signals

d)

All of these

17.

What is the frequency range for MF?

a)

30-300 kHz

b)

300-3000 kHz

c)

1,000-10,000 kHz

d)

10-30 MHz

18.

Which of the following is the call sign for a Bulgarian coast station?

a)

NERK

b)

KPH

c)

LZW

d)

WCC

19.

What publication/s should a GMDSS Operator consult regarding the proper set-up and operation of vessel equipment?

a)

IMO Conventions and Resolutions

b)

ITU Publications

c)

The manufacturer's instruction manuals

d)

ALRS Publications

20.

What publication/s should a GMDSS Operator consult regarding the proper set-up and operation of vessel equipment?

a)

ITU Publications

b)

The manufacturer's instruction manuals

c)

Ship Safety Radio Certificate

d)

At-sea service manual

21.

Which of the following documents are required for vessels under GMDSS?

a)

Ship Safety Equipment Certificate

b)

List of Call Signs and Numerical Identities. (ITU List VII-A)

c)

List of Radiodetermination and Special Service Stations. (ITU List VI)

d)

All of these

22.

Which of the following documents are required by GMDSS for passenger ships on international voyages?

a)

IAMSAR manual v.3

b)

Station radio-log

c)

Manual for use by the MMS and MMSS

d)

All of these

23.

What is the minimum operator license required to perform or supervise the performance of at-sea adjustments, servicing or maintenance which may affect the proper operation of the GMDSS station?

a)

Marine Radio Operator Permit

b)

General Radiotelephone Operator license and Radar endorsement

c)

Designated maintainer possessing a GMDSS Radio Operator license

d)

GMDSS Radio Maintainer's license

24.

What is a minimum operator license(or certificate) required to perform or supervise the performance of at-sea servicing, adjustments or maintenance which may affect the proper operation of the GMDSS station?

a)

GMDSS General Operator’s license

b)

GMDSS Radio Maintainer’s license

c)

GMDSS Restricted Operator’s license

d)

GMDSS Second-class Radioelectronic’s license

25.

Which statement is false regarding the radio operator requirements for a GMDSS-equipped ship station?

a)

One of the qualified GMDSS radio operators must be designated to have primary responsibility for radiocommunications during distress incidents

b)

A qualified GMDSS radio operator, and a qualified backup, must be designated to perform distress, urgency and safety communications

c)

Maintaining a record of all incidents connected with the radio-communications service that appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea is not required

d)

While at sea, all adjustments or radio installations, servicing or maintenance of such installations that may affect the proper operation of the GMDSS station must be performed by, or under the supervision of, a qualified GMDSS radio maintainer

26.

Which of the following is the minimum license requirement of a GMDSS Radio Operator?

a)

Holding the Marine Radio Operator Permit is a pre-requisite before the GMDSS Radio Operator Endorsement can be obtained

b)

Holding the General Radiotelephone Operator License with RADAR endorsement is sufficient

c)

Holding a valid GMDSS Radio Operator license is sufficient

d)

Holding either the General Radiotelephone Operator License or the First or Second Class Radiotelegraph license with GMDSS Radio Maintainer's endorsement is sufficient

27.

What is the minimum requirement of a GMDSS radio operator?

a)

Marine Radio Operator Permit and GMDSS Endorsement

b)

General Radiotelephone Operator license and Radar endorsement

c)

GMDSS Radio Operator license

d)

General Radiotelephone license or First or Second Class Radiotelegraph license with GMDSS and Radio Maintainer's endorsement

28.

Which of the following maintenance functions is not responsibility of the GMDSS radio operator?

a)

Visual inspection of equipment, including the antenna and associated components

b)

Perform on-the-air verification checks

c)

Perform scheduled testing of the battery’s charged condition

d)

Aligning the power output stage for maximum power

29.

Which of the following log-keeping statements is true?

a)

Entries relating to pre-voyage, pre-departure and daily tests are required

b)

All distress, urgent and safety communications must be logged

c)

Routine daily MF-HF and Inmarsat-C transmissions do not have to be logged

d)

Both 1 and 2

30.

How long must the radio log be retained on board before sending it to the ship-owner?

a)

At least one year after the last entry

b)

At least three years after the last entry

c)

At least 90 days after the last entry

d)

At least 30 days after the last entry

31.

Where should the GMDSS radio log be kept on board ship?

a)

Captain's office

b)

Sea cabin

c)

At the GMDSS operating position

d)

Anywhere on board the vessel

32.

Which of the following statements are true?

a)

Key letters or abbreviations may not be used in GMDSS Radio Logbooks under any circumstances

b)

Urgent communications do not need to be entered in the GMDSS radio log

c)

Both 1 and 2

d)

None of these

33.

Which of the following statements concerning GMDSS Radio Operator requirements is false?

a)

Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea

b)

Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea and may elect to carry a GMDSS Radio Maintainer as well

c)

Communications involving safety of life at sea do not have to be logged as long as the compulsory vessel was not involved in such communications

d)

While at sea, adjustments to, and the maintaining of, GMDSS equipment may be performed by the GMDSS Radio Operator as long as the work is supervised by an on-board licensed GMDSS Radio Maintainer

34.

Which of the following statements are true?

a)

GMDSS Radio Logs are required to contain entries pertaining to all incidents connected with the radiocommunications service that appear to be of importance to the safety of life at sea

b)

All distress communications must be entered in the GMDSS radio log

c)

Both 1 и 2

d)

None of these

35.

Which ship’s document describes the number of EPIRBs onboard?

a)

Safety Equipment Certificate

b)

Form “E” supplementing Safety Equipment Certificate

c)

Safety Radio Certificate

d)

Form “R” supplementing Safety Radio Certificate

36.

What service was established by IMO and IHO for the purpose of coordinating the transmission of navigational warnings to ships in co-ordinated geographical areas?

a)

NAVAREAs

b)

WWNWS

c)

NAVTEX

d)

MSI

37.

Which statement is NOT true regarding the NAVTEX system?

a)

NAVTEX is a single frequency broadcast system (using NBDP narrow band direct printing) TELEX on 518 kHz

b)

A selective message-rejection feature of the receiver allows the mariner to receive only that safety information pertinent to his requirements

c)

NAVTEX broadcasts in the prevailing language of the coast station and adjacent NAVAREAs

d)

NAVTEX carries information relevant to all sizes and types of vessels within a region established for this service

38.

Which statement is NOT true regarding the NAVTEX system?

a)

NAVTEX is tailored for international sea commerce on or near main shipping lanes;

b)

NAVTEX carries information relevant to all sizes and types of vessels within a region established for this service;

c)

NAVTEX carries routine meteorological forecasts and warnings and other urgent safety information to ships

d)

A selective message-rejection feature of the receiver allows the mariner to receive only that safety information pertinent to his requirements

39.

What is the international direct-printing service for the promulgation of maritime safety information (MSI) in the English language pertaining to coastal waters up to about 400 miles offshore?

a)

NAVAREA broadcasts

b)

NOAA weather broadcast

c)

HF facsimile

d)

NAVTEX

40.

Urgency and safety communications by NBDP should normally establish in:

a)

ARQ mode

b)

FEC mode

c)

SELFEC mode

d)

None of these

41.

Which services are available through Enhanced Group Calls?

a)

Maritime Safety Information and messages to pre-defined groups of subscribers

b)

HF NBDP weather forecasts

c)

NAVTEX broadcasts

d)

Maritime Safety Information and vessel traffic lists

42.

How many hours before sailing the NAVTEX receiver must be switched on to ensure receiving on all Maritime Safety Information?

a)

Up to 4 hours

b)

Up to 8 hours

c)

Up to 12 hours

d)

Up to 24 hours

43.

NAVTEX Transmissions in simple English are sent on:

a)

518 kHz, FEC mode

b)

500 kHz, SELFEC mode

c)

490 kHz, ARQ mode

d)

None of these

44.

MSI is sent by means of:

a)

NAVTEX

b)

Safety NET of EGC

c)

HF-Radio telex

d)

All of these

45.

If the vessel is within range of NAVTEX broadcasts and both the Inmarsat-C and the NAVTEX receiver are inoperative the GMDSS operator should

a)

Select 518 kHz ARQ on the MF/HF console to receive MSI

b)

Request repairs of the Sat-C system and wait until within range of NAVTEX

c)

Select an HF MSI frequency and ARQ telex mode to receive MSI

d)

Select 518 kHz FEC telex on the MF/HF console to receive MSI

46.

What number will a ship station use to identify itself using NBDP?

a)

Four digit selcall

b)

Five digit selcall or 9 digit MMSI number

c)

7 digit Inmarsat-A I. D. number

d)

9 digit Inmarsat-C I.D. number

47.

Which one of the following is a ship station selcall?

a)

11243

b)

1104

c)

1502352

d)

230364973

48.

What would the number 1090 indicate?

a)

A ship MMSI number

b)

A coast station MMSI number

c)

A coast station selcall number

d)

A ship station selcall number

49.

FEC-mode means:

a)

Characters are sent in groups containing 3 char. in group

b)

Each character is followed by Control signal for checking

c)

Each character is sent two times with interval

d)

Non of these

50.

ARQ-mode means:

a)

Characters are sent in groups containing 3 char. in group

b)

Each character is followed by Control signal for checking

c)

Each character is sent two times with interval

d)

Non of these

51.

What is an indication of an out-of-paper condition on a NAVTEX receiver?

a)

Unit ceases all operation until paper is replaced

b)

Audible and/or visual alarm signal is displayed

c)

External alarm, if fitted, is activated

d)

All of these

52.

Which statement is true of a NAVTEX receiver?

a)

Reception is not available in Ocean Area A1

b)

Operates on 518 kHz

c)

One must transmit a request signal to initialize the coastal station

d)

Receives distress transmission directly from ships operating in the same Ocean Area