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GOC FOR GMDSS REVIEWER COMPETENCE 1 Transmit and Receive information using GMDSS subsystem and equipment and fulfilling the  functional requirements of GMDSS (GOC) KUP1 –  KUP1 –  SEARCH  SEARCH AND RESCUE RDIO-COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING PROCEDURES IN THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL. 1. What is mean by term radio silence? a) Stations not directly involved with the on-going on -going Distress communications may not transmit on the Distress frequency or channel.  b) Stations remaining off the air to safeguard proprietary information. c) Two three-minute silent periods, at 15 and 45 minutes after the hour that provide a transmitting "window" for distressed vessels to transmit Distress alerts using J3E. d) Communications on a Distress frequency or channel is bann ed for 24 hours following the cessation of the Distress traffic 2. How should the signal from a Search and Rescue Radar Transponder appear on a radar display? a) A series of dashes.  b) A series of spirals all originating from the range and bearing of the SART. c) A series of 12 equally spaced dots. d) A series of twenty dashes. 3. How should the signal from an (AIS-SART’s) (AIS-SART’s) Search  Search and Rescue Transmitter appear on AIS? a) An eight identical position report messages  b) A series of dashes. c) A series of spirals all originating from the range and bearing of the SART. d) A series of twenty dashes.  .

4. How is "radio silence" imposed? a) By the On Scene Coordinator (OSC).  b) By the Coast Earth Station (CES) controlling the distress communications on that frequency. c) By the nearest Public Correspondence Coast Station. d) By the vessel first responding to the distress call. 5. How are normal working conditions restored on a narrow band direct printing (NBDP) frequenc y on which radio silence had been imposed? a) The RCC that imposed the radio ra dio silence must transmit an NBDP message stating "SILENCE FINI".  b) The CES that imposed the radio silence must transmit a NBDP message stating "SILENCE FINI". c) The Public Correspondence Station (PCS) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a narrow  band direct printing message on the distress frequency stating "SILENCE FINI". d) The High Seas Service (HSS) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a narrow band direct  printing message on the distress frequency stating stating "SILENCE FINI". ***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. A. ARRIESGADO Date: JUNE 25, 2018  1

6. How are normal working conditions restored after radio silence has be en imposed? a) The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) that impo sed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the distress frequency stating "SEELONCE FEENEE".  b) The Coast Earth Station (CES) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the distress frequency stating "SILENCE FINI". c) The Public Correspondence Station (PCS) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the distress frequency stating "SILENCE FINI". d)  None of the above. 7. Who may initiate a message indicating that distress traffic has finished? a) The relay ship or shore station  b) The Rescue Coordination Center controlling a search and rescue operation c) The vessel in distress d)  No message is required; when no distress traffic has been observed for a minimum of fifteen minutes, it may be assumed that the radio silence imposed has been lifted. 8. In-charge of distress traffic during SAR operations when all participating ships are merchant marine vessels…. a) On scene commander (OSC)  b) Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) c) Coordinator Surface Search (CSS) d) Local User Terminal (LUT) 9. You are the first vessel to arrive at the scene of a distress. Due to the volume of traffic on the radio, you are an unable to communicate with the vessel in distress. What action should you take? a) Broadcast “ Seelonce Distress “.  b) Broadcast “ Charlie QuebecQuebec-Mayday Quiet”. c) Switch to Flag Hoists. d) Key the microphone three times in quick succession. 10. An RCC or RSC may ma y pass information to OSC or CSS in a standard format called? a) SITREP  b) AUSREP c) JASREP d) MAREP 11. Several merchant ships arriving at the scene of a distress incident, one of them must assume the du ties of the Coordination Surface Search (CSS) which of the following statement is TRUE? a) The CSS must be established by mutual agreement between the ship concerned.  b) CSS duties are always assumed by passenger vessels, or tankers in that order of precedence. c) A tank vessel should never be assigned CSS duties unless only tank vessels a re present. d) The first vessel to arrive at a distress incident is designated as CSS.

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12. Which of the following frequencies have NOT bee n designated for “On“On-scene” communications in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System? a) VHF Ch-16.  b) MF radiotelephony on 2182 kHz. c) SITOR (NBDP) on 2182.0 kHz. d)  None of these. 13. Which of the following steps should be taken, if possible, when the vessel must be abandone d 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) Place the SART and EPIRB in the "on" position and secure them to the survival craft. d)  No additional steps are needed as the SART and EPIRB will both automatically float free and operate properly. 14. What causes the SART to begin a transmission? a) When activated manually, it begins radiating immediately.  b) It is either manually or water activated before radiating. c) After being activated either manually or automatically the SART responds to rada r interrogation. d) It begins radiating only when keyed by the operator. 15. What stations may transmit on the frequencies in which distress traffic is taking place? a) All stations for which silence was imposed by the Rescue Coordination Center or station appointed to coordinate search and rescue activities.  b) All stations which are aware of a distress traffic. c) Any station not itself in distress. d) Any station in distress. 16. What stations may NOT transmit on the frequencies in which distress traffic is taking place? e) Any stations for which silence was imposed by the R CC during SAR. f) All stations which are aware of a distress traffic. g) Any station not itself in distress. h) Any station in distress. 17. Coastal warning type D in the EGC Safetynet Sa fetynet service refers to: a) Meteorological forecast  b) Search and Rescue Operation c) Meteorological warning d)  NAVTEX message

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18. What is the system being used when a vessel in the vicinity and the aircraft conducting the search and rescue? a) Search and Rescue Coordination System  b) General radio communication c) Bridge-to-bridge communication d) On-scene communication 19. MSI Delta means: a)  Navigational Warnings  b) Meteorological Warnings c) Ice Reports d) Search and Rescue Information 20. With respect to Distress communications the MAIN function of the On Scene Co-ordinator (OSC) is to: a) recover and switch off the EPIRB  b) deploy a SART to assist in homing c) fix the position of the casualty using an EPIRB d) Maintain communication with all Search and Rescue (SAR) facilities 21. What indication is given to the personnel pe rsonnel of survival craft of the approach of another vessel? a) The SART will provide a visual or audible indication of interrogation by a 3-cm radar.  b) The Satellite EPIRB will emit an audible signal. c) The VHF portable radio will emit an audible alarm signal on 156.525 MHz. d) The VHF portable will provide a visual indication. 22. Which equipment on the bridge is used for locating a SART? a) 3cm (9GHz radar)  b) 10cm (3GHz radar) c) Radio direction finder d) Radar direction finder 23. While approaching towards a distress distress site site you hear the message PRU-DONCE over the radio telephone. What will you do? a) Use that frequency only restricted working communication  b) Shift your radio guard to the working frequency that will be c) Advise the sender of your course, speed, speed , position, and ETA at the distress site d) Resume base course and speed because the distress is terminated

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24. Which statement is true regarding distress communications under GMDSS? a) Distress communications by NBDP should be in the ARQ mode when in communications with the Coast Guard or other coast stations.  b) The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) is responsible for controlling controlling a search and rescue operation and will also coordinate the distress distress traffic relating to the incident. c) The Rescue Coordination Center may appoint a ppoint another station to coordinate distress traffic relating to the incident. d) All of these. 25. The frequency band used as downlink frequency from the satellite to SES is the: a) 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHZ (1.5GHZ )  b) 6425.0 - 6443.0 MHZ ( 6GHZ ) c) 3600.0 - 3623.0 MHZ ( 4 GHZ ) d) 1626.5 - 1646.5 MHZ (1.6 GHZ) 26. The frequency band used as uplink frequency from SES to the satellite is the: a) 6425.0 - 6443.0 MHZ ( 6GHZ ) b) 3600.0 - 3623.0 MHZ ( 4 GHZ ) c) 1626.5 - 1646.5 MHZ (1.6 GHZ) d) 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHZ (1.5GHZ ) 27. Which of the following satellite systems is of particular importance to search and rescue missions under GMDSS? a) COSPAS/SARSAT.  b) AMSAT. c)  NASA/Arienne. d) COMSAT. 28. A DSC call for public correspondence may be repeated on the same or another DSC channel, if no acknowledgement is received within 5 min. Further call attempts should be delayed delayed at least ____ if acknowledgement is still not received? a) 10 minutes  b) 15 minutes c) 20 minutes d) 30 minutes 29. Which is the key part of the search and rescue system under GMDSS? a) COSPAS/SARSAT satellites.  b) AMSAT satellites. c)  NASA satellites. d) US Space Agency satellites.

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30. You are making a ship-to-shore public correspondence call and the coa st station does not reply to your VHF DSC call after a second time, how long must you wait before calling again? a) 3 minutes  b) 5 minutes c) 10 minutes d) 15 minutes 31. The SART operates correctly when interrogated by navigational radars with an antenna height of 15 meters at a distance of at least… lea st… a) 5 nautical miles  b) 8 nautical miles c) 10 nautical miles d) 15 nautical miles 32. When making a DSC public correspondence call, how long would you wait before attempting to make a second call with a station which does not answer? a) 3 minutes  b) 5 minutes c) 10 minutes d) 15 minutes 33. A polarization of a radio wave is determined by a: a)  position of the aerial  b) length of the aerial c) width of the aerial d) height of the aerial 34. A VHF transmission range is mainly determined by: a) the height of the aerial  b) the right position of the squelch-adjustment c) the weather condition d) all of the options 35. What is the most common type of antenna for GMDSS MF-HF? a) Horizontally polarized whip antenna.  b) Long wire antenna. c) Vertically polarized whip antenna d)  None of the above.

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36. Why is an antenna tuner required for MF-HF transmissions? a) The length of the physically-fixed antenna must be electrically matched to the intended frequency of operation.  b) The antenna tuner calculates the proper spectrum band for the operator to use. c) To ensure transmissions are restricted to legal marine frequencies. d) The antenna tuner indicates whether the ionosphere is ready to reflect a transmission properly 37. A vertical quarter wave antenna with a good ground connection will: a) Radiate omni-directionally.  b) Radiate directionally due to being grounded. c)  Not function due to being grounded. d) Only be used in Satellite communications. 38. What is the purpose or function of the antenna coupler? a) All of these answers are functions of the antenna coupler.  b) Electrically matching the antenna system to the transmit frequency. c) Changing the overall wavelength of the antenna system (in addition to the fixed length whip. d) Enabling maximum transmitted on the band chosen by the operator. 39. What advantage does a vertical whip have over a long wire? a) It radiates equally well in all directions.  b) It radiates directionally for better propagation. c) It radiates a strong signal vertically. d) It radiates more signal fore and aft. a ft. 40. Which of the following statements about a VHF vertical antenna is true? a) The longer a VHF antenna the greater the signal gain.  b) The radiation pattern is a cardioid. c) Maximum radiation is directly overhead. d) The radiation pattern is a figure eight. 41. A VHF transmission range is mainly determined by: a) the height of the aerial  b) the power output c) the weather condition d)  both a) and b) 42. What statement is true regarding the additional equipment carriage requirement imposed for the survival craft of vessels over 500 gross tons? a) Additional carriage of two radio equipped lifeboats aft.  b) A second radar transponder is required. c) Four additional portable VHF radios are required. d) The ability to communicate in all modes with a ny shore station. ***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. A. ARRIESGADO Date: JUNE 25, 2018  7

43. What is the joint International Satellite-Aided SAR system? a) MARAD  b) IMO c) COSPAS/SARSAT d) INMARSAT

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GOC FOR GMDSS REVIEWER COMPETENCE 1 Transmit and Receive information using GMDSS subsystem and equipment and fulfilling the  functional requirements of GMDSS (GOC)

KUP2 –  KUP2 –  THE  THE MEANS TO PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION OF FALSE DISTRESS ALERTS AND THE PROCEDURES TO METIGATE THEIR EFFECTS OF SUCH ALETS. 1. What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on VHF? a) Send a DSC cancellation message on Ch-70.  b) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on Ch-16. c) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on Ch-13. d) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on Ch-22A. 2. What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on MF? a) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on 2187.5 kHz.  b) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on 2174.5 kHz. c) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on 2182.0 kHz. d) Send another DSC alert and follow on with voice on 2182.0 kHz. 3. When a false distress alert is detected during transmission on MFDSC YOU should? a) Switch off transmitter immediately switch equipment on set equipment to channel 1.6 and make  broadcast to ALL. STATION cancelling the false alert.  b) Switch off transmitter immediately switch equipment on, set equipment to 2182 khs and make  broadcast to all station cancelling the false alert c) Switch off transmitter immediately switch equipment on, tune equipment to all HF RT distress frequency and make broadcast to all station station cancelling the false alert . d) Switch off transmitter immediately switch equipment on prepare cancellation message on Inmarsat terminal and prepare cancellation c ancellation message on Inmarsat terminal and a nd transmit message to nearest CES 4. What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on MF? a) Send another DSC alert on 2187.5 kHz. and follow on with voice on 2187.5 kHz.  b)  No action is necessary. c) Send a DSC alert on all 7 DSC frequencies and follow on voice on 2174.5 kHz. d) Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on 2182.0 kHz. 5. What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on 8 MHz? a) Make an "ALL SHIPS" call on all 5 H.F. telex channels canceling the alert.  b) Make an "ALL SHIPS" call on 8291.0 kHz canceling the alert. c) Make a "MAYDAY" call on 8414.5 kHz canceling the alert. d) Make an "URGENT" call on 8614.0 kHz canceling the alert.

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6. What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on 12577.0 kHz? a)  No action is necessary.  b) Make an "ALL SHIPS" call on all 5 H.F. telex frequencies canceling the alert. c) Make an "ALL SHIPS" call on the associated 12 MHz J3E frequency canceling the alert. d) Send a message to the nearest RCC via Inmarsat canceling the alert. 7. What action should you take after sending a false distress alert on Inmarsat-C? a) Press the "Distress Hot Keys” then press the "cancel" key.  b) Select "Transmit" menu and send a cancel c ancel message via the CES used for the distress alert. c) Both of the above. d)  None of the above. 8. IMO resolution A814919) embodies guidelines for avoiding? a) Avoiding interference  b) False distress alert c) Avoiding usage of vhf when communicating co mmunicating with another station during navigation d) Avoiding unnecessary search and rescue operations 9. Which of the following statements concerning testing and maintenance of SARTs is true? a) An at-sea GMDSS maintainer is not able to test a SART as it is hermetically sealed.  b) Testing a SART should be performed only in controlled environment as a test signal may be misinterpreted as a genuine distress situation. c) A SART's battery must be replaced within ninety (90) days after the expiration date imprinted on the unit. d) All of the above. 10. What does the DSC control unit do if the GMDSS Radio Operator fails to insert updated information when initiating a DSC distress alert? a) It will abort the transmission and set off an audible alarm that must be m anually reset.  b) 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, o r its situation. c) It will initiate the DSC distress alert, and default information will automatically be transmitted. d) 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. 11. When attempting to contact other vessels on Channel 16: a) Limit calling to 30 seconds.  b) If no answer is received, wait 2 minutes before calling vessel again. c) Channel 16 is used for emergency calls only. d) Limit calling to 30 seconds and if no answer is received, wait 2 minutes before calling vessel again.

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12. Which of the following channels and modes should be used when initiating a distress alert transmission? a) Ch-6 DSC.  b) Ch-6 Radiotelephony. c) Ch-13 Radiotelephony and Ch-16 DSC. d) Ch-70 DSC. 13. The best way to test the Inmarsat-C terminal is? a) Send a message to a shore terminal and wait for confirmation  b) Send message to another ship terminal c) Compose and send a brief message to your own Inmarsat-C terminal d) If the send lights flashes proper operation has been confirmed 14. Testing of two-tone radiotelephone alarm signal should be mad e. a) 2182 Khz into an artificial antenna  b) On 2182 Khz and must be heard clearly under normal conditions co nditions at a range of 150 nautical nau tical miles. c) On any frequency other than 2182 Khz into an artificial antenna d) This should never be used expect under emergency condition 15. Which action is the most appropriate action for a GMDSS radio Operator to take in a distress situation where immediate help is needed, but the vessel is not sinking nor need to be abandoned? a) Transmit distress call by HF/MF/VHF DSC or Inmarsat  b) Transmit distress call by activating the radiotelegraph automatic alarm signal c)  Notify the RCC (Rescue Coordination Center) through VHF FM on Channel 13 d) Switch off EPIRB and SART manually 16. A DSC Distress Alert is received. What action should be take n? a) Silence the alarm  b) Review the incoming message information. c) Acknowledge by DSC d) Both a) and b) 17. A DSC Distress Alert is received. What action should be take n? a) Advise the Master.  b) Transmit a DSC acknowledgement. c) Call the nearest Coast Guard Station. d)  No action is necessary. 18. The action to be taken after sending a false Inmarsat-C Distress Alert is to: a) Send a cancellation message, to all stations, on Ch16  b) Send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2182kHz c) Send a cancellation message, to the RCC, using the same LES d) Switch off the equipment only after contacting c ontacting a Coast Station/RCC

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19. The action to be taken after sending a false Distress Alert on 8414.5kHz, indicating J3E, is to: a) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on Ch16/2182 kHz  b) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, on the 8MHz voice distress frequency c) Switch off the equipment only after contacting a Coast Station/RCC d) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2187.5 kHz 20. The action to be taken after sending a false Distress Alert on VHF Ch70 is to: a) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on Ch16  b) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2182kHz c) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2187.5kHz d) Switch off the equipment only after contacting a Coast Station/RCC 21. The action to be taken after sending a false Distress Alert on 2187.5kHz, indicating J3E, is to: a) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2182kHz  b) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on Ch16 c) Switch off the equipment only after contacting a Coast Station/RCC d) Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2177kHz 22. The action to be taken after sending a false Distress Alert by EPIRB is to: a) Send a cancellation message, to all stations, on 2182kHz  b) Contact the appropriate RCC and cancel the alert c) Send a cancellation message, to all stations, on Ch16 d) Send a cancellation message, to the RCC, using the same LES 23. If a GMDSS Radio Operator initiates a DSC distress transmission but does not insert a message, what happens? a) The transmission is aborted and an alarm sounds to indicate this d ata must be provided by the operator.  b) The transmission is not initiated and "ERROR" is indicated on the display readout. c) The transmission will be made with "default" information provided au tomatically. d) The receiving station will poll the DSC unit of the vessel in distress to download the necessary information.

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GOC FOR GMDSS REVIEWER COMPETENCE 1 Transmit and Receive information using GMDSS subsystem and equipment and fulfilling the functional requirements of GMDSS (GOC) KUP3 –  KUP3 –  SHIP  SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM 1. The “Y” line in AMVER is ____ a) Used for any English language amplifying commen ds or remarks the vessel may wish to send AMVER regarding its current voyage  b) Used to request relay of the AMVER report to certain other ship reporting system c) Information line d) Estimated average speed 2. Which characters are sent by the ship station by when opening HF Telex, to indicate a desire to send message to AMVER? a) OPR+  b) AMV+ c) HELP+ d) MSG+ 3. The “X” line in AMVER report ? a) Used to request relay of the AMVER report to certain other ship reporting system  b) Currrent coastal radio station or satellite c) Used for any English language amplifying commen ds or remarks the vessel may wish to send AMVER regarding its current voyage d) Vessel name and call sign 4. How should port of departure eg. Liverpool, UK (53-25N, 003-00W) be written when preparing an AMVER report? a) J/LIVERPOOL, UK/53-25N/003-00W//  b) L/LIVERPOOL, UK/53-25N/003-00W// c) M/LIVERPOOL, UK/53-25N/003-00W// d) G/LIVERPOOL, UK/5325N/00300W// 5. AUSREP is an acronym for: a) Australian Radio Reporting System  b) Australian Ship Reporting System c) Australian vessel reporting System d) Australian Vessel rescue reporting System

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6. AMVER is an acronym for: a) American Vessel Assistance Rescue System  b) Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System c) Automated Vessel Assistance Rescue System d) Automatic Mutual-Assistance Rescue System 7. How should longitude 116 deg. 24.3W be written when preparing an AMVER report? a) 116°24.3W  b) 11624W c) 116.4W d) 116W 8. When rendering position reports in the INMARSAT system, the two digit- code to use is: a) 43  b) 42 c) 41 d) 51 9. What is the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System? a) A voluntary organization of mariners who maintain radio watch on 500khz 2182khz and 156.800mhz  b) An international system operated by the US Coast guard providing coordination of search and rescue efforts. c) A COORDINATED RADIO DIRECTION FINDING EFFORT BETWEEN THE Vederal Communications Commission and US Coast guard to assist ships in distress. d) A satellite based distress and safety alerting program operated by the U.S Guard 10. JASREP is an acronym for: a) Japanese Ship Reporting System  b) Japanese Vessel Reporting Sysem c) Japanese Radio Reporting System d) Japan Ship Reporting System 11. How should date and time for 1200 (GMT) on the 20th be written when preparing JASREP report? a) 1200UTC20  b) 20TH1200Z c) 201200UTC d) 201200Z

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12. You ship is participating in the AMVER reporting system which of the following report your arrival at your destination? a) AMVER/DR//  b) AMVER/SR// c) AMVER/PR// d) AMVER/FR// 13. When a ship has been overdue at destination or it failed to make an expected or safety report? a) AMVER/SP//  b) AMVER/PR// c) AMVER/DR// d) AMVER/FR//

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GOC FOR GMDSS REVIEWER COMPETENCE 1 Transmit and Receive information using GMDSS subsystem and equipment and fulfilling the functional requirements of GMDSS (GOC) KUP4 –  KUP4 –  RADIO  RADIO MEDICAL SERVICES 1. Concept of EMS(Emergency Medical Services) in emergency situation: a) Coordinated radio medical communication betwee n the ship and appropriate medical authorities a uthorities ashore  b) Sending urgency message to the coast station c) Sending safety message to alert all ships d) Sending distress call to the RCC 2. Concept of EMS(Emergency Medical Services) in emergency situation: e) Sending Medical Advice f) Sending urgency message to the coast station g) Sending safety message to alert all ships h) Sending distress call to the RCC 3. In Inmarsat operation what is the two- digit c ode which corresponds to medical advice : a) 41  b) 42 c) 38 d) 32 4. Radio medical advice is available as : a) Free of charge to ships of all nationalities na tionalities  b) Chargeable per word c) Minimum of 10 words as chargeable d) All of the above 5. Which of the following maintenance functions is not the 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. 6. Which of the following service or maintenance mainte nance functions may NOT be performed by the holder of a GMDSS Radio Operator License? a) Reset tripped circuit breakers or replace defective fuses.  b) Routine battery maintenance if used as part of th e GMDSS station. c) Any adjustments or maintenance that may affect a ffect the proper operation of the station. d) Replacement of consumable items such as paper, ribbons, etc. ***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. A. ARRIESGADO Date: JUNE 25, 2018  16

7. The following are the safety measure to be taken during handling storage battery in substation ex cept for? a) Do not allow the battery to stand idle for long time.  b) Do not bring a flame inside the room. c) Do not generate a spark inside the room. d) Wear plash proof goggles, rubber gloves, while working with the battery. 8. A frequent maintenance is the basis for a reliable working condition of the battery, whe n 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. 9. A treatment aimed at preventing the death dea th or further damage to health of an a n ill or injured person  perceived to be in a life-threatening condition: a) Hospital confinement  b) General check-up c) First aid d) Outpatient confinement 10. What are the Radiofrequency radiation that generate en ergy via water molecules results in rapid  heating through an object? a) Microwave radiation  b) Radioactive radiation c) X-radiation and gamma radiation d) Thermal radiation 11. In inmarsat operation what is the two-digit code which corresponds to medical assistance. a) 42  b) 32 c) 38 d) 41 12. Two important data/factors needed before a DOCTOR will visit a ship a t sea to further examine the  patient/crew aboard: a) Sailing Plan  b) Position report c) E.T.A. d) All of the above

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13. At the first onset of illness of the crew at sea, the me dical services, as provided by law is mandatory, regardless, of ship’s nationality, the master of the ship must immediately send a Radio Medical Advice to the shore authorities, for the purpose p urpose of: a) Complying the regulation  b) Inhibit himself from any complaint c) To save life of the crew d)  None of the above 14. What is the most important component of a Radio Medical advice message which serves as a consultation guide for the Physician to visualize the patient’s actual health condition: a) Radio medical consultation form (P18)  b) Radio medical advice c) Radio medical assistance d) Radio medical Insurance form 15. If a seafarer is inflicted with serious illness onboard and nee d immediate hospitalization ashore what category of urgency message the Master will send ashore : a) Distress message  b) Urgency message c) Routine message d) Medical assistance/medical evacuation 16. In an instance, where a seafarer seafarer is contracted contracted with with a dreaded dreaded disease onboard, where ,a Second Officer is acting as a doctor, and he does not know what specific medicine to be given, what category of urgency message the Master will send ashore : a) Email message  b) Medical assistance c) Medical advice message d) Urgency message 17. In the event that a life of a seafarer is in imminent danger and in the brink of death, due to serious illness, which, priority of message the master will transmit: a) Distress message  b) Urgency message c) Safety message d) Radio medical advice 18. The vessel, most likely, is carrying what type of medical Kit : a) Type A  b) Type B c) Type C d) Type D

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19. In an emergency, the vessel carrying a “Patient” onboard, without delay, must communicate immediately to what specific/appropriate authorities ashore: a) RCC  b) Coast Earth Station c) COAST STATION d) RCC with affiliated hospital as mandated by administration 20. On the first communication of the vessel seeking a med ical advice what document is primarily needed by the hospital before giving final treatment to the patient: a) Radio Medical Consultation Form  b) Radio Medical Advice c) Radio Pratique d) Emergency Medical Message 21. What is a “Radio Medical Consultation” means : a) Admitting patients in hospital  b) Admitting patients from any sector c) Outpatients from hospital d) 24 hours –  hours – aa- day- free radio communication service service for all ships ships seeking medical advice while while at sea. 22. In GMDSS Radio medical services is designed for the following incid ents: a) Seafarers who are sick onboard ship  b) Persons who are sick ashore c) Persons who are sick in their home d) Patients who are sick in the hospital 23. Medical advice by radio may be obtained in one of two ways : a) From a shore station, link to a hospital. ho spital.  b) From another ship carrying a doctor c) Both A and B d)  None of the above 24. Radio Medical Support System (RMSS) is available to all ships at sea for: a) 24 hrs  b) 16 hrs c) 12 hrs d) 8 hrs

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25. Transmission of medical advice, before it is transmitted, is approved by : a) Medical doctor on board  b) S.S.O. c) Master d) Second officer 26. In case, the Radio Officer onboard has no complete reference/addresses of the accredited hospitals ashore authorized for admission of crew-patient from the ship, he must send the radio medical advice message to the: a) Any RCC in the area  b) COAST STATION in DSC c) ANY COAST EARTH WITH AFFILLIATED A FFILLIATED HOSPITAL d)  Network coordination station 27. After the vessel has reported/transmitted the complete Radio Medical Communication containing the crew/patient’s general symptom, the hospital ashore will dispatch, what expertise/specialization expertise/sp ecialization of a doctor to the ship: a) Doctor specialized in a certain field  b) Doctor specialized according to patient’s illness c) General internal medicine physician d) Pediatric expertise physician 28. E.M.S. begins with: a) Emergency medical incident detection onboard  b) Emergency situation at sea c) Sending medical evacuation to the shore d) All of the above 29. What institution is responsible in establishing the EMS a) INMARSAT  b) COSPAS-SARSAT c) IMO d) Administration 30. For the purpose of INFORMATION SECURITY of all personal da ta taken or gathered from all  patients onboard ship worldwide medical authorities develop a DATABASE to keep all records in stringent confidentiality into a computer system. The program is called: a) RMSS  b) SEMPOS c) GMDSS d) SOLAS

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31. Statistically, most medicines used onboard the vessel conta ined properties to cure certain illnesses, such as: a) Cholesterol  b) High blood c) Hypertension d) Analgesic and antibiotic properties 32. Radio Medical Consultation Services is provided by law based on a recommendation adopted at the general conference of the International Labor Organization (ILO) in the year: a) 1992  b) 1966 c) 1958 d) 1912 33. Sending medical advice using INMARSAT, while the vessel is in Japanese territorial territorial waters what is the recipient affiliated hospital providing the free services: a) Tokyo General Hospital  b) Kobe General Hospital c) Osaka General Hospital d) Yokohama Seamen’s Insurance Hospital 34. What are the type of electromagnetic radiation with enough energy to ionized biological matter.? a) X-radiation and gamma radiation  b) Chemical reactive radiation c) Radioactive radiation d) Thermal radiation 35. What type of radiation are VHF and UHF U HF radio signals? a) Gamma radiation b) Ionizing radiation c) Alpha radiation d)  Non-ionizing radiation

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GOC FOR GMDSS REVIEWER COMPETENCE 1 Transmit and Receive information using GMDSS subsystem and equipment and fulfilling the functional requirements of GMDSS (GOC) KUP5 –  KUP5 –  USE  USE OF INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS AND THE IMO STANDARD MARINE COMMUNICATION PHRASES 1. When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears "SECURITE" spoken three times, he can expect to receive the following information: a) Message concerning the Safety of navigation or importa nt meteorological warnings.  b) Safety of vessel or person is in jeopardy. c) Vessel in need of immediate assistance. d) Coast Station Traffic list. 2. How should the number "2" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone? a)  NUM-BER-TOO  b) BEES-SOH-TOO c) DOS-SOH-TU d)  NEM-MARL-TWO 3. How should the letter "D" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone? a) DUKE  b) DA VID c) DOG d) DELL TAH 4. The Radiotelephone Safety signal is: a) "Securite" repeated 3 times.  b) "Safety Safety Safety". c) "Pan Pan" repeated 3 times. d) "Securite Securite" repeated 3 times. 5. How should the letter "I" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone? a) IN DEE GO  b) IN DEE AH c) I EE d) I VAN HO 6. If the Watch Officer hears "PAN PAN" spoken 3 times it means: a) A navigation or important meteorological warning should follow.  b) The station is preparing to transmit an URGENT message possibly concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person. c) A Mobile unit is in need of immediate assistance. d)  None of the above. ***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. A. ARRIESGADO Date: JUNE 25, 2018  22

7. The Radiotelephone Safety signal is: a) "Securite" repeated 3 times.  b) "Safety Safety Safety". c) "Pan Pan" repeated 3 times. d) "Securite Securite" repeated 3 times. 8. How should the number "7" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone? a) SAY-TAY-SEVEN  b) SEE-ETA-SEVEN c)  NUM-BER-SEVEN d)  NEW-MER-AL-SEVEN 9. The radiotelephone distress distress message message consist of : a) MAYDAY spoken three times, call sign and name of vessel in distress.  b) Particulars of its position, latitude and longitude, and other information which might facilitate rescue, such as length, color and type of vessel, number of persons on board. boa rd. c)  Nature of distress and kind of assistance assistance desired. d) All of these. 10. Which of the following situations would normally use the Safety priority? a) Loss of 5 containers with lashing gear over the side.  b) Treatment of crewmember breaking a leg in a cargo hold. c) A fire in the generator flat/spaces. d) Answers a) and b) are both possible. p ossible. 11. If you are in urgent need of helicopter, which signal code could you send? a) BR  b) BS c) BT1 d) BZ 12. How should the letter "R" be pronounced when spoken on the radio telephone? a) ROW ME OH  b) B.AR AH c) C.ROA MA O d) D.AR EE 13. How should the letter "V" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone? a) VIK TAH  b) VIC TO RE c) VIX TOO RE d) VEE

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14. How should the number "1" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone? a) OO-NO  b) OO-NAH-WUN c)  NUM-EV-WUN d)  NEW-MAL-WON 15. How should the number "3" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone a) TAY-RAH-TREE  b) BEES-SOH-THREE c)  NUM-ERL-THREE d) TRIC-THREE 16. The single-letter signal for man overboard is: a) “ X ”  b) “ V ” c) “ O “ d) “ B “ 17. What is the single letter signal used when you wish to communicate with another vessel? a) K  b) Y c) L d) Z

18. Which of the Two-Letter signals are the most commonly used as “I require immediate assistance”? a) CD  b) AL c) AN d) FR

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GOC FOR GMDSS REVIEWER COMPETENCE 1 Transmit and Receive information using GMDSS subsystem and equipment and fulfilling the functional requirements of GMDSS (GOC) KUP6 –  KUP6 – THE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, BOTH WRITTEN AND SPOKEN, FOR THE COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION RELEVANT TO SAFETY OF LIFE AT SE A 1. Being specific is the opposite meaning of ____. a) Overall  b) General c) Common d) Group 2. One of this is not a Radio Equipment. a) Skillet  b) Cutter c) Hammer d) Runner 3.Our ship sailed the world ____the best crew from the Philippines. a) Come  b) With c) of d) include

4.The word FORE is the opposite of ____. a)  b) c) d)

Port Starboard Upward AFT

5.The bridge deck surface was so _____that it took us more than a day to clean. a)  b) c) d)

Dusty Shinny Rusty Dirty

6. Hands signal also means… a)  b) c) d)

USE FLAG TO COMMUNICATE USE HAND TO COMMUNICATE USE SIGNAL TO COMMUNICATE USE NUMBER SIGN TO COMMUNICATE

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7. _____you do if you see a man overboard? a)  b) c) d)

WHEN WHERE WHO WHAT

8. This _____ the safest way or link going to the ships accommodation? a)  b) c) d)

ACCOMMODATION GANGWAY LADDER STAIRWAY

9. Chief Officer would not allow you to enter ____Permit. a)  b) c) d)

IDENTITY WITHOUT ACCEPTANCE APPROVAL

10.When you see a vessel raise a flag J what will you do? a)  b) c) d)

Keep clear because the ship is big Keep clear because the ship is on fire Keep clear because the ship is aground Keep clear because the ship is not in command

11.What is the meaning of letter K? a)  b) c) d)

I wish to communicate with you I like to communicate with you I don’t like to communicate to you I want to talk to you by radio

12.OVER means the work is done. a)  b) c) d)

TRUE AFFIRMATIVE FINISHED FALSE

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14. Someone put a note on the Radar, what is he doing? a) Working on the radar mast  b) Working on the antenna c) Working on the satellite d) Working on the radio 15. Altering course to Starboard? a) DELTA  b) INDIA c) ECHO d) FOXTROT 16. Altering course to Port? a) LIMA  b) INDIA c) KILO d) ALFA 17. Make a voice communication on VHF____not on Ch. 13 or Ch. 06 in radiotelephony. a) CH. 12  b) CH. 13 c) CH. 08 d) CH. 16 18. They will resume discharge: a) START  b) BEGAN c) RESTART d) COMMENCE 19. 2356.3 Hrs. a) REAL DAYS  b) REAL TIMES c) REAL MONHTS d) REAL YEARS 20. Unique: a) SPECIAL  b) RARE c) UNCOMMON d)  NOT C0MM0N

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21. . Normal: a) ORDINARY  b) COMMON c) GENERAL d) POPULAR 22. Future: a) COMING  b)  NEXT c) AFTER d) WILL 23. Break a) WAIT  b) PAUSE c) STANDBY d) WITHOLD 24. Opposite of sincere a) Artificial  b) Feigned c) insincere d) All of the above 25. To be used to announce a distress message a) DISTRESS  b) PAN PAN c) SECURITE d) MAYDAY 26. To be used to announce an urgency message a) MAYDAY  b) SECURITY c) URGENCY d) PAN PAN 27. To be used to announce a safety message a) SAFETY  b) PAN PAN c) SECURITE d) MAYDAY

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28. Opposite of exactly : a) Inaccurate  b) Indefinite c) wrong and doubtful d) Any of the above 29. Meaning of Exactly: a) All answer is correct  b) Accurate c) definitely d) correct 30. Reconstruct the sentence correctly? commence Ship at 1400H loading…. a) Commence loading ship at 1400H  b) At 1400H ship commence loading c) Ship commence loading at 1400H d)  None is correct

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GOC FOR GMDSS REVIEWER COMPETENCE 2 Provide Radio Services in Emergencies (GOC) KUP1 –  KUP1 –  ABANDON  ABANDON SHIP 1.

Which action should the GMDSS radio operator ope rator take in a distress situation when embarking in survival craft? a) Switch on EPIRB and SART immediately and leave on.  b) EPIRB and SART switched on manually ma nually prior to embarking; remain aboard vessel i n distress. c)  Notify RCC (Rescue Coordination Center) through VHF DSC in portable equipment. d) Communicate via Inmarsat-C from the survival craft.

2. What equipment is used to provide the means for locating a survival craft or mother ship in distress? a) EPIRB  b) RDF c) SART d) EPIRB and SART 3. What can be defined as Radio Transmissions intended to facilitate the finding of a mobile unit in distress of the location of survivors? survivors? a) Alerting Signal  b) Radiowave propagation c) Locating Signal d) 0.44 second burst from the EPIRB 4. What can be defined as Radio Transmissions intended to facilitate the finding of a mobile unit in distress of the location of survivors? survivors? a) Homing Signal  b) Distress Signal c) Locating Signal d) Satellite Signal 5. When will the float-free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon be activated after abandoning ship? a) Immediately after floating free  b) When manually activated c) Automatic Operation d) When out of the bracket

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6. When should the emergency position indicating radio beacon be activated after abandoning the vessel? a) Only when another vessel is in sight  b) It will automatically start to transmit when the EPIRB is out of the bracket and deployed into water. c) Only if you flash with water d) Immediately 7. If a ships sinks, what device is designed to float free of the mother ship, is turned on automatically and transmit a distress signal? a) EPIRB on 121.5 MHz/243 MHz or 406.025 MHz.  b) EPIRB on 2182 kHz and 405.025 kHz. c) Bridge-to-bridge transmitter on 2182 kHz. d) Auto alarm keyer on any frequency. 8. Which device provides the main means mean s in the GMDSS for locating ships in distress, or their survival craft? a) Radio Direction Finder.  b) Satellite EPIRBs. c) MF/HF DSC. d) VHF homing device. 9. What part of a satellite EPIRB may function as a visual aid to rescue vessels? a) A 121.5 MHz emergency transmitter in a satellite EPIRB.  b) Strobe light. c) 406 MHz signal from a satellite EPIRB. d) Loud beeping tone emitted by the unit once activated. 10. Which of the following EPIRBs is most likely to be used to transmit a distress alert signal? a) S-Band EPIRBs.  b) 406 MHz EPIRBs. c) Class A EPIRBs. d) 121.5/243 MHz EPIRBs. 11. What information is transmitted by a 406 MHz EPIRB alert? a) Vessel position and nature of distress.  b) A unique Hexadecimal I.D. number. c) Vessel name and identification. d)  None of the above. 12. What is the quickest method of transmitting a DSC distress alert? a) Press the “Distress Hot Key”.  b) Make a “MAYDAY” call on Ch-70. Ch-70. c) Make a “MAYDAY” call on Ch-16. Ch-16. d) Select “Distress” priority from the menu. ***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. A. ARRIESGADO Date: JUNE 25, 2018  31

13. Which equipment may not be utilized to provide locating signals in GMDSS? a) SART’s signal from Float-Free Float-Free transponder  b) 406 EPIRB c) Loran C or GPS signal d) Satellite or Float-Free Float-Free EPIRB’s , 9 Ghz signal SART’s 14. Which equipment may NOT be utilize to provide locating signal in GMDSS? a) Float-Free EPIRB  b) 3 Ghz signals of radar transponder c) Both choices are correct d)  Neither choices is correct 15. What is an example of a locating signal? 1. SSB Phone traffic 2. Ship to shore transmission 3. Loran C 4. A float- free EPIRB 16. How can SART’s effective range be maximized? a) The SART should be placed plac ed in water immediately upon activation.  b) The SART should be held as high as possible. c) Switch the SART into the "high" power p osition. d) If possible, the SART should be mounted horizontally so that its signal matches that of the searching radar signal. 17. In a lifeboat or liferaft, what is a method of ma ximizing the effectiveness of an SART? a) Place the SART into the sea as a s soon as possible to begin transmitting.  b) Hold or mount the unit as high as possible. c) Extend the length of the transmitting antenna. d) Replace the internal battery with the AC power adapter. 18. Why must the SART be mounted as high as possible in the survival craft? a) To increase the range  b) To be seen better on the radar c) Because it increases the power d) So that it will not get wet 19. The mechanism that allows a Float-free EPIRB is; a) Hydraulic Release Mechanism  b) Spring Release Mechanism c) Hydrostatic Release Mechanism d) Air Release Mechanism

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20. Which piece of required GMDSS equipment is the primary source of transmitting locating signals? a) Radio Direction Finder (RDF).  b) An EPIRB transmitting on 406 MHz. c) Survival Craft Transceiver. d) A SART transmitting on 406 MHz. 21. Which communication functions must all vessels be capable of performing under GMDSS as defined by international maritime organization? a) Ship to ship alerting  b) Ship to shore alerting c) Shore to Ship alerting d) Distress alerting to and from vessels, search and rescue coordination, on-scene communication, signals for locating, maritime safety information, general and bridge-to-bridge communications 22. What is the meaning of the term SART? a) The U.S. Coast Guard Coordinated Search and Rescue Team  b) The COSPAS/SARSAT System c) The Search and Rescue Team coordinated by a National Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) d) Search and Rescue Radar Transponder 23. Equipment which can be utilized to provide locating signals in GMDSS? a) Loran C, or GPS signals  b) Radio Direction Finder c) EPIRB d) SART 24. SARSAT stands for: a) Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking  b) Coast Earth Station Search and Rescue Aided Tracking c) Committee on Search and Rescue Aided Tracking d) Search and Rescue Satellite Alternating Tracking 25. What may be used as a homing signal by the search and a nd rescue vessels in the immediate vicinity of the ship in distress? a) Flare gun.  b) Strobe Light. c) A 121.5 MHz emergency transmitter in a satellite EPIRB. d) 406 MHz signal from a satellite EPIRB. 26. What equipment is used in or near the survival craft? a)  Navtex.  b) Fathometer. c) Cospas-Sarsat. d) EPIRB. ***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. A. ARRIESGADO Date: JUNE 25, 2018  33

27. 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. 28. The GMDSS role performed by EPIRB is as?

a)  b) c) d)

 primary method of alerting to send MMSI number Secondary means of distress alerting to participate in SAR operation

29. Which statement is NOT true regarding the SART? a) Responds to interrogations by a vessel's X-Band radar.  b) This is a 6 GHz transponder capable of being received by a vessel's X-band navigational radar system. c) This is a 9 GHz transponder capable of being received by another vessel's X-band navigational radar system. d) Transmits a distinctive signal for easy recognition. 30. Which statement is NOT true regarding the SART? a) Responds to interrogations by a vessel's X-Band radar.  b) Transmits on the 9 GHz band reserved for navigational radar. c) Operates in conjunction with a vessel's S-Band rad ar. d) Transmits a distinctive code for easy recognition. 31. A distress signal: a) consists of 5 or more short blasts of the fog signal apparatus  b) consists of the raising and lowering of a large white flag c) may be used individually or in conjunction conjunc tion with other distress signals d) is used to indicate doubt about abou t another vessel's intentions 32. All of the following are recognized distress signals under the Navigation Rules EXCEPT: a) a green star signal  b) orange-colored smoke c) red flares d) the repeated raising and lowering of outstretched arms 33. An aircraft has indicated that he wants you to change course and a nd follow him. You cannot comply  because of an emergency on board.What signal should you make? a) Fire a red flare at night or a red smoke signal by day  b) Send the Morse signal "N“ by flashing light c) Make a round turn (360 degrees) and resume course d) Make an "S" turn (hard right then hard left) and resume course ***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. A. ARRIESGADO Date: JUNE 25, 2018  34

34. At sea red rocket signals are seen. This T his is not reported by radio. You have to begin the distress alert  procedure via VHF with the term: a) MAYDAY RECU  b) MAYDAY c) MAYDAY RELAY d)  None of the above 35. Distress alert initiated for other than an appropriate test, by communic ations equipment intended for alerting, when no distress situation actually exists. a) False alarm  b) False alert c) False Sequence d) False Relay 36. Distress received from any source, including communications equipment intended for alerting, when no distress situation actually exists, and a notification of distress should not have resulted. a) False alert  b) False alarm c) False Sequence d) False Relay 37. During a training exercise a submarine indicating that a torpedo has been fired will send up smoke from a float. The smoke's color will be: a)  black  b) red c) orange d) yellow 38. How should signal flares be used after you have abandoned ship and are adrift in a liferaft? a) Immediately use all the signals at once.  b) Use all the signals during the first night. c) Employ a signal every hour after abandoning ship until they are gone. d) Use them only when you are aware of a ship or plane in the area. 39. By day, the signal meaning, "This is the best place to land" is a: a) vertical motion of a red flag  b) vertical motion of a white flag or the arms c) white smoke signal d) white star rocket

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40. How is a distress priority message ordinarily initiated on board the vessel? a) By dialing the correct code on the telephone remote unit.  b) By pressing one or more dedicated "distress key/s" on the equipment. c) By contacting the CES operator, and announcing a distress condition is in existence. d) By contacting the CES operator using the radiotelephone distress procedure "Mayday... etc. 41. What equipment is programmed to initiate transmission of distress alerts and calls to individual stations? a)  Navtex.  b) GPS. c) DSC controller. d) Scanning Watch Receiver. 42. Which of the following satellite systems is of particular importance to search and rescue missions under GMDSS? a) AMSAT.  b)  NASA/Arienne. c) COSPAS/SARSAT. d) COMSAT. 43. Which is the key part of the search and rescue system under GMDSS? a) AMSAT satellites.  b)  NASA satellites. c) US Space Agency satellites. d) COSPAS/SARSAT satellites. 44. What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when whe n a DSC distress alert is received? a)  No action is necessary, as the DSC control unit will automatically automatically switch to the NBDP follow-on communications frequency.  b) The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on th e radiotelephone frequency that is associated with frequency band on which the distress alert was received. c) The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on VHF chann el 70. d) The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on th e NBDP frequency that is associated with frequency band on which the distress alert was received. 45. In all cases, the transmit frequency of a MF/HF console DSC d istress alert: a) Will go out first on 2187.5 kHz.  b) Will go out on 8 MHz and 2 MHz and one other DSC distress frequency. c) It depends upon operator DSC Call set up entries. d)  None of the above.

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46. 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 watch on the radiotelephone distress and safety frequency frequency associated with the distress and safety calling frequency on which the distress alert was received. c) Set a continuous watch on VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 and DSC on Channel 70. d) Ship stations equipped with narrow-band direc t-printing equipment should respond to the distress alert as soon as practicable by this means. 47. DSC is used primarily to: a) Receive weather warnings, navigational notices and other marine safety information.  b) Provide routine communications with the ship owner. c) Transmit and receive distress, urgent and safety alerts to and from other ships and shore stations via radio. d) Report ship's position to search-and-rescue authorities via satellite. 48. Equipment for radiotelephony use in survival craft stations under GMDSS must have what capability? a) Operation on Ch-16.  b) Operation on 457.525 MHz. c) Operation on 121.5 MHz. d) Any one of these. 49. Equipment for radiotelephony use in survival craft stations under GMDSS must have what characteristic(s)? a) Operation on Ch-16.  b) Watertight. c) Permanently-affixed antenna. d) All of these. 50. Which of the following has been designated for “On“On -scene” communications in GMDSS? a) Ch-24  b) Ch-2182 c) Ch-70 d) Ch-16 on VHF radiotelephone and 2174.5 kHz using MF SITOR. 51. Which of the following channels is designated as the VHF follow-on communications channel and is required in all portable survival craft equipment? a) Ch-6  b) Ch-13 c) Ch-16 d) Ch-70

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52. For “On“On-scene” communications, vessels in distress distre ss and SAR Aircraft should use? a) VHF Ch-70, 4125 kHz J3E, 5680 kHz J3E  b) VHF Ch-16, 4125 kHz J3E, 3023 kHz J3E c) VHF Ch-16, 4125 kHz F1B, 3023 kHz J3E d)  None of the above. 53. The phases of emergency at sea established for classifying classifying incidents and determining the actions ac tions to be taken are the following EXCEPT: a) uncertainty phase  b) alert phase c) distress phase d) critical phase 54. When positive information is received that a ship or a person on board is in grave and imminent danger and in need of immediate assistance, the emergency phase declared is: a) uncertainty phase  b) alert phase c) distress phase d) critical phase 55. When a ship has been reported overdue at destination or it has failed to make an expected position or safety report, the emergency phase declared is: a) uncertainty phase  b) alert phase c) distress phase d) critical phase 56. When there is apprehension regarding the safety of a ship or the persons on board o r information has  been received indicating that the operational efficiency of a ship is impaired but not to the extent that a distress situation is likely, likely, the emergenc y phase declared is: a) uncertainty phase  b) alert phase c) distress phase d) critical phase “On-scene" communications would best be represented by? 57. “On-scene" a)  NBDP on 2174.5khz  b) Sending DSC alert on VHF Ch-70. c) Using Inmarsat-C "hot-key" function. d)  None of the above.

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58. You have abandoned abandone d ship and after two days in a liferaft you can see an aircraft near the horizon apparently carrying out a search pattern. You should __________. a) Use visual distress signals in conjunction with the EPIRB  b) Use the voice transmission capability of the EPIRB to guide the a ircraft to your raft c) Switch the EPIRB to the homing signal mode d) Turn on the strobe light on the top of the EPIRB

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GOC FOR GMDSS REVIEWER COMPETENCE 2 Provide Radio Services in Emergencies (GOC) KUP2 –  KUP2 –  FIRE  FIRE ON BOARD SHIP 36. Channel 70 for digital selective calling for Distress, Safety and Calling frequency ope rate at: a) 158.526 MHz  b) 156.526 MHz c) 157.526 MHz d) 159.526 MHz 37. What is the channel used for distress call such as fire on board?. a) Channel 16  b) Channel 70 c) Channel 13 d) Channel 69 38. What is priority will you use in sending your me ssage by fax, if your ship in or fire? a) Urgent  b) Safety c) Distress d) Emergency 39. Which statement concerning GMDSS distress alerts, such as fire on board is TRUE? a) Information contained in a distress alerts includes the name and p osition of the distressed vessel, and may include additional information such as nature of distress and what kind of assistance that may be required.  b) Ship to shore distress alerts are used to alert other ships in port of navigational hazards. c) Ship-to-ship distress alerts are used to alert other ships in the vicinity of navigational hazards and  bad weather. d) The vessel nearest to the emergency must notify the Coast Guard before leaving the vicinity. 40. What is usually the first step for a GMDSS Radio Operator to ta ke when initiating a distress priority message, such as fire onboard, via INMARSAT? a) By dialing the correct code on the telephone remote unit.  b) By pressing a "Distress Button" or "Distress Hot Key(s)" on the equipment. c) By contacting the CES operator and announcing a distress condition is in existence. d) By contacting the CES operator using the radiotelephone distress procedure "Mayday"... etc.

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41. In the event of fire onboard onboa rd why is it important to transmit MAYDAY or PAN PAN signals, even if not in Distress? a) To alerts possible future distress call.  b) To warn the other ship involved in volved in the collision. c) To attract attention of the rescuer d) To alert the coast guards 42. When will be the float-free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon be activated after abandoning ship due to fire onboard? a) When manually activated  b) Automatic Operation c) When out of the bracket d) Immediately after floating free 43. You are approaching another vessel and see that she has a signal flag J hoisted. What should you do? a) Keep well clear of the vessel because she is on fire and has ha s dangerous cargo onboard or she is leaking dangerous cargo.  b) Approach the vessel and give assistance c) Try to communicate the vessel d)  No action to be done 44. A vessel is on fire and require immediate assistance. The VHF call starts with: a) “MAYDAY” spoken 3 times  b) MAYDAY (3x) c) PAN PAN PAN (3x) d) SECURITE (3x) 45. The VHF radiotelephone calling, safety, distress, frequency is ________. a) 156.300 MHz (Channel 06)  b) 156.650 MHz (Channel 13) c) 156.800 MHz (Channel 16) d) 156.525 MHz (Channel 70) 46. You should send a DSCDSC - message because of a fire on o n board and assistance by other ships required have to choice the category? a) Urgency  b) Safety c) Emergency d) Distress

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47. Which statement concerning Distress Alert such as fire on board is true? a) To request immediate assistance to ship owner and c oast guard  b) A distress maybe use to alert other vessel and authorities in port c) To alert the rescuers d) To contact the RCC immediately 48. What is the spoken emergency signal for a distress signal signal over a VHF radio?

a)  b) c) d)

“MAYDAY “ MAYDAY” spoken 3 times “SOS” spoken 3 times “MAYDAY” spoken 3 times “SOS” “SOS” spoken 3 times

49. Which of the following channels and modes should be used when initiating a distress alert transmission? a) Ch-6 DSC.  b) Ch-6 Radiotelephony. c) Ch-13 Radiotelephony and Ch-16 DSC. d) Ch-70 DSC. 50. How is a distress message, such a fire onboard normally initiated through Inmarsat? a) Pressing a distress key on the equipment  b) Transmit distress alert by any means c) Send DSC manually d) Send alert automatically 51. If your vessel is equipped with a SSB radio, what frequency would you use to initiate a distress call such as fire onboard? a) 2174.5 KHz  b) 2177.0 KHz c) 2182.0 KHz d) 2189.5 KHz 52. The Radiotelephone Urgency signal is: a) Mayday  b) Pan Pan c) Securite d) Seelonce Feenee 53. What is the Internationally recognized “ URGENCY” signal? a) The letters “TTT” transmitted three times by radiotelegraphy.  b) Three oral repetitions of the word “safety” sent before the call. c) The word “PAN PAN” spoken three times before the urgent call. d) The pronouncement of the word “Mayday”. ***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. A. ARRIESGADO Date: JUNE 25, 2018  42

54. Which of the following watches must a compulsory c ompulsory vessel maintain when sailing in Sea Area A1? a) A continuous DSC watch on 8414.5 kHz plus one other HF DSC frequency.  b) A continuous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz. c) A continuous DSC watch on Ch-16. d) A continuous DSC watch on Ch-70. 55. Which of the following are the MF/HF M F/HF DSC Distress watch watch frequenci es a) 2177.5, 4210.0, 6314.0, 8416.5 12579.0, 16806.5  b) 2182.0, 4125.0, 6215.0, 8291.0, 12290.0, 16420.0 c) 2187.5, 4207.5, 6312.0, 8414.5, 12577.0, 16804.5 d) 2174.5, 4177.5, 6268.0, 8376.5, 12520.0, 16695.0 56. What is the proper format for a distress follow on voice transmission? (3x is three times), a) All Ships 3x this is Ship's Name/Call Sign 3x Mayday Position.  b) Mayday 3x this is Ship's Name/Call Sign 3x Distress category. c) Both of the above. d)  None of the above. 57. What information should be included in a distress d istress follow on voice transmission? a) Ship's Name and Call Sign.  b) Ship's position. c) Ship's MMSI number. d) All of the above. 58. What are the operation of emergency equipment & application of emergency procedures? a) Distress signal  b) Routine signal c) Safety Signal d) Urgency Signal

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GOC FOR GMDSS REVIEWER COMPETENCE 2 Provide Radio Services in Emergencies (GOC) KUP3 –  KUP3 –  PARTIAL  PARTIAL OR FULL BREKDOWN OF RADIO INSTALLATION 1. What frequency should be used to send a distress call? a) Whatever frequency has the best chance of communicating the distress message  b) 2182 kHz c) Only frequencies that are within your operating privileges d) Only frequencies used by police, fire or emergency medical services 2. What is meant by CW? a) Continuous Working (channel)  b) Continuous Wave (Morse code) c) Continuous Watch (i.e. shore station) d) Cohesive Wave 3. If the Watch Officer hears "PAN PAN" spoken 3 times it means: a) A navigation or important meteorological warning should follow.  b) The station is preparing to transmit an URGENT message possibly concerning t he safety of a mobile unit or person. c) A Mobile unit is in need of immediate assistance. d)  None of the above. 4. DSC is used primarily to ___________. a) Receive weather warnings, navigational notices and other marine safety information.  b) Provide routine communications with the ship owner. c) Transmit and receive distress, urgent and safety alerts to and from other ships and shore stations via radio. d) Report ship's position to search-and-rescue authorities via satellite. 5. What is a practical way to avoid harmful inte rference on an appreciately clear frequency before calling c alling CQ on CW or phone? a) Send "QRL?" on CW, followed by b y your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call sign  b) Listen for 2 minutes before calling CQ c) Send the letter "V" in Morse code several tim es and listen for a response or say "test" several times and listen for a response d) Send "QSY" on CW or if using phone, announce "the frequency is in use", then give your call and listen for a response

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6. There are no signals or static heard in the receiver of the SSB transceiver, although a loud noise is heard if the volume control is advanced all the way up, what is the possible cause? a) The antenna or feedline has been damaged.  b) The antenna switch has been bee n transferred to the test position. c) A defective receiver. d) Any of these. 7. The urgent priority should be used for __________. a) Messages concerning the Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS).  b) Messages detailing important navigational warnings. c) Messages containing information concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person. d) Messages concerning On-scene communications. 8. Which of the following situations would normally use the Urgency priority? a) Scenarios concerning the Safety of navigation or important meteorological warnings.  b) A crewmember over the side. c) A serious medical situation involving a crewmember. d) Both a and b 9. Which action is the most appropriate action for a GMDSS radio Operato r to take ta ke in a distress situation where immediate help is needed, but the vessel is not sinking nor needs to be abandoned? a) Switch off EPIRB and SART manually.  b) Transmit distress call by HF/MF/VHF DSC or Inmarsat. c)  Notify the RCC (Rescue Coordination Center) through VHF FM on channel 13. d) Transmit distress call by activating the radiotelegraph automatic alarm signal. 10. What does a SART signal sound or look like? a) It transmits "SOS" and the vessel's name and position in slow speed Morse Code.  b) It will appear on a radar rad ar unit's PPI as a line of dots radiating outward with the innermost dot indicating the SART's position. c) It will appear on a radar unit's PPI as a line of dots radiating outward with the outermost dot indicating the SART's position. d)  None of the above. 11. GMDSS vessels equipped for A2, A3 or A4 must maintain a continuous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz. a) Only in areas beyond Inmarsat coverage.  b) Only outside of areas covered by VHF-DSC. c) When directed to do so by a cognizant rescue authority. d) At all times when underway.

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12. Which of the following situations would normally use the urgency priority? a) Leaking oil from a minor tank fracture.  b) Treatment of crewmember breaking a leg in a cargo hold. c) A fire in the generator flat/spaces. d) Answers a) and b) are both possible. p ossible. 13. Which of the following situations would normally use the Urgency priority? a) A crewmember over the side.  b) A serious medical situation involving a crewmember. c) A cargo shift or weather situation considered to be of greater hazard than would justify a SAFETY priority designation. d) Answers b) and c). 14. What is the fundamental concept of the GMDSS? a) It is intended to automate and improve emergency communications in the maritime industry.  b) It is intended to automate and improve imp rove existing digital selective calling procedures and techniques. c) It is intended to provide more effective but lower c ost commercial communications. d) It is intended to provide compulsory comp ulsory vessels with a collision avoidance system when they are operating in waters that are also occupied by b y non-compulsory vessels. 15. As in the event of partial pa rtial satellite equipment breakdown, On Scene communications are usually initiated using what equipment? a) EPIRB on 121.5 MHz  b) SART on 9 GHz c) VHF on Ch-16 d) VHF on Ch-70 16. If a vessel is engaged in local loc al 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  b) Coastal and international zones c) Inland and coastal waters d) Sea areas A1 and A2 17. 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 com munications & 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, 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. ***Updated by: 2/M LINO A. A. ARRIESGADO Date: JUNE 25, 2018  46

18. Which of the frequency is allocated as a s the GMDSS Digital Selective Calling Frequency? a) 157.525 KHz  b) 2182 KHz c) 156.300 KHz d) 156.525 MHz 19. In the event of breakdown, breakdo wn, 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 lea st 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. 20. In the event of partial breakdown break down of communication facilities. What action(s) should be taken when abandoning ship? 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 –  craft  –  activate  activate the EPIRB and send a VHF-DSC Distress alert on Ch-16 21. 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 22. In case of equipment breakdown, break down, 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

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GOC FOR GMDSS REVIEWER COMPETENCE 2 Provide Radio Services in Emergencies (GOC) KUP4 –  KUP4 –  PREVENTIVE  PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR SAFETY OF SHIP AND PERSONNEL IN CONNECTION WITH HAZARDS HAZARDS RELATED TO RADIO RADIO EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INCLUDING ELECTRICAL AND NON-IONIZING HAZARDS, 1. Batteries should not be topped-up: a) Whilst on charge  b) During idle c) During discharge d) Whilst in use 2. It is recommended that eye protection, gloves, etc. be worn when a person is carrying out maintenance on batteries. a) Coverall and Jacket  b) Skin protection and face c) Helmet and Jacket d) Eye protection, gloves, and “APRON” 3. The electrolyte in battery cells contains ______ , it is sufficiently concentrated, particularly just after charging to damages eyes, skin or clothes if split or splashed, immediate and prolonged application of running water is recommended to minimize its effect: a) Alcohol denature  b) Acetone c) sulfuric acid d) Hydrochloride 4. There are two hazards associated a ssociated with lead acid batteries that ship operators should be aware of: a) Risk of explosion and risk of chemical burns  b) Risk of fire and explosion c) Risk of suffocation and poison d) Risk of collision and breakdown 5. A-B-C first aid procedure in dealing electrical shock stands for? a) Air, Breath, Circulatory  b) Air, Breaking, Circulating c) Airway, Bathing, Circulation d) Airway, Breathing, Circulation

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6. During the chemical process in battery charging ch arging the highly explosive mixture produced during the chemical process may form highly explosive mixture: a) When exposed to naked flame, fire, a lighted cigarette or spark.  b) Mixture to carbon oxide c) Exposed to heat, smoke and chemical reaction d) Flammable mixture 7. Extreme care should be made when using _____tool: a) Metal  b) Plastic c) Wood d) Iron plate 8. If vessel is at anchor or moored, the ships station may communicate station or limited stations maybe  permitted: a) Is permitted providing the minimum practicable transmitting power is used.  b) With high power setting c) Is allowed only at anchorage d) At all times 9. As a result of the chemical process proce ss occurring within the cells of battery during charging, what gas is  produced? a) Oxygen  b)  Nitrogen c) hydrogen d) acetylene 10. Ship station license authorize the use of radio equipment aboard vessels: a) Specifies the call sign of the station  b) Only aboard vessels at sea or on inland waters. c) Specifies the frequencies to be used. d) At all times 11. Due to the risk of explosion, e xplosion, radio transmissions when a vessel during loading fuel, or when discharging or loading dangerous or an y flammable cargo. a) Must be done  b) Must be perform c) Must not be made d) To be done at all times

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12. When topping up the battery cells of Lead Acid Battery, _______has to be used to avoid introducing any extraneous chemicals into the electrolyte, which cou ld block the chemistry of the charging/discharging  process. a) Battery solution  b) Electrolyte c) Dilute electrolyte d) Distilled or demineralised water 13. When measured directly above given point, solar radiation in the ionosphere is the greatest or maximum during what time? a) At night  b) At sunlight c) At sunrise d) At Noon 14. When measured directly above given point, poin t, solar radiation in the ionosphere is lowest or lesser minimum during what time? a) At night  b) At sunlight c) At Noon d) Sunrise or Night 15. When measured directly above given point, solar radiation in the ionosphere is minimum during what time? a) At sunlight  b) At night c) At Noon d) At sunset

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GOC FOR GMDSS REVIEWER COMPETENCE 1 Transmit and Receive information using GMDSS subsystem and equipment and fulfilling the functional requirements of GMDSS (GOC) GMDSS FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT (ADDITIONAL REVIEWER) 1. What is the fundamental concept of the GMDSS? a) It is intended to automate and improve emergency communications in the maritime industry.  b) It is intended to automate and improve existing digital selective calling procedures and techniques. c) It is intended to provide more effective but lower c ost commercial communications. d) It is intended to provide compulsory com pulsory vessels with a collision avoidance system when they are operating in waters that are also occupied by non-compulsory vessels. 2.The primary purpose of the GMDSS is? a) Allow more effective control of SAR situations by vessels.  b) Provide additional shipboard systems for more effective company communications. c) Automate and improve emergency communications for the world's shipping industry. d) Effective and inexpensive communications. 3.What is the basic concept of GMDSS? a) Search and rescue authorities ashore can be alerted to a distress situation.  b) Shipping in the immediate vicinity of a ship in distress will be rapidly alerted. c) Shoreside authorities and vessels can assist in a coordinated SAR operation with minimum delay. d) All of these. 4.GMDSS is primarily a system based on? a) Ship-to-ship distress communications using MF or HF radio telephony.  b) VHF digital selective calling from ship to shore. c) Distress, urgency and safety communications carried out by the use of narrow-band direct direc t printing telegraphy. d) The linking of search and rescue authorities ashore with shipping in the immediate vicinity of a ship in distress or in need of assistance. 5.What is the responsibility of vessels under GMDSS? a) Vessels over 300 gross tons may be required to render assistance if such assistance does not adversely affect their port schedule.  b) Only that vessel, regardless of size, closest to a vessel in distress, is required to render assistance. c) Every ship is able to perform those communications functions that are essential for the safety of the ship itself and of other ships. d) Vessels operating under GMDSS, outside of areas e ffectively serviced by shoreside authorities, operating in sea areas A2, and A4 may be required to render assistance in distress situations.

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6. GMDSS is required for which of the following? a) All vessels capable of international voyages.  b) Vessels operating outside of the range of VHF coastal ra dio stations. c) SOLAS Convention ships of 300 gross tonnage or more. d) Coastal vessels of less than 300 gross tons. 7.What equipment is associated with the land or terrestrial systems? a) EPIRB.  b) VHF-MF-HF. c) Inmarsat-C. d) GPS. 8.What equipment is associated with the space systems? a) VHF-MF-HF.  b) Inmarsat-C. c)  Navtex. d) SART. 9.Which satellite system promulgate Maritime Safety Information? a) AMVER.  b) Inmarsat-C SafetyNET. c)  NAVTEX. d) Inmarsat-M SES. 10.The MMSI number plan is used in all of the following in GMDSS except? a) VHFDSC, MFDSC, HFDSC and radio telex  b) Inmarsat-C c) Inmarsat and COSPAS/SARSAT EPIRBs d) SART 11.What means are used to prevent pre vent the reception of unwanted broadcasts by vessels utilizing the NAVTEX system? a) Operating the receiver only during daytime hours.  b) Programming the receiver to reject unwanted broadcasts. c) Coordinating reception with published broadcast schedules. d) Automatic receiver de-sensitization during night hours. 12.Which of the following systems is most likely to be subject to fading or static interference? a) HF SITOR.  b) Inmarsat. c) Digital Selective Calling on channel 70. d) VHF ARQ.

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13.Which system is most likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances? a) MF/HF radiotelephony.  b) VHF DSC. c) Inmarsat. d) SafetyNET 14.Which of the following systems is least likely to be subject to fading or static interference? a) HF SITOR.  b) Inmarsat. c) MF-HF DSC Controller. d) VHF ARQ 15.Which system is least likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances? a)  NAVTEX.  b) Inmarsat. c) MF NBDP. d) HF NBDP 16.Which system has the least effective radius of operation? a) HF SITOR.  b) MF NBDP. c) VHF DSC. d)  NAVTEX. 17.What is the term which refers to the supply of ele ctrical energy required to supply radio installations on every ship for the purpose of conducting distress and safety radio-communications in the event of failure of the ship's main and emergency sources of electrical power? a) Emergency power.  b) Reserve source of energy. c) Ship's emergency diesel generator. d) Ship's standby generator. 18.Which of the following is the primary frequency that is used e xclusively for NAVTEX broadcasts internationally? a) 518 kHz  b) 2187.5 kHz c) 4209.5 kHz d) VHF channel 16 when the vessel is sailing in Sea Area A1, and 2187.5 kHz when in Sea Area A2.

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19.What is false about HF communication? a) used for long range communication  b) can be reflected by the ionosphere c) not affected by time of day d) can be used as alternative for Inmarsat communication 20.The 20.The transmission speed of a DSC call on the VHF band is… a) 600 bauds  b) 1200 bauds c) 1600 bauds d) 2400 bauds 21.The NAVTEX message which ensures that the system is functioning normally is type? a) A  b) B c) Z d) G 22. What is the fundamental concept conce pt of the GMDSS? a) to repel piracy attacks  b) it is intended to automate and improve emergenc y communication in maritime industry c) to increase participation in ship reporting system d) to transport more cargoes effectively 23. DSC relays rela ys of Distress Alerts by vessels: a) Should be done for all Distress Alerts. Alerts.  b) Should be transmitted to ships involved in Distress Alert. c) Should be avoided, however howe ver after repeated alerts should be relayed to a Coa st Station nearest the distress incident. d) Are the best means to provide for a relay of Distress communications 24. What is the meaning of “Reserve Source of Energy?” a) The supply of electrical energy sufficient to operate the radio installations for the purpose of conducting distress and saf ety ety communications in the event of failure of the ship’s main and emergency sources of electrical power.  b) High caloric value items for lifeboat, per SOLAS regulations. c) Diesel fuel stored for the purpose of operating the po wered survival craft for a period of equal to or exceeding the U.S.C.G and SOLAS equipment. d)  None of these

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25.A Faraway SART indicated by a series of dots on the ra dar display is approximately a) 5 nautical miles  b) 4 nautical miles c) 3 nautical miles d) 2 nautical miles 26. What is the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)? a) A new system to increase participation in ship reporting system  b) an automated ship-to-shore distress alerting system using satellite and advanced terrestrial communications systems c) A new system to transport more cargoes effectively d) A new system to repel piracy attacks 27.Which communication functions must all vessels be capable o f performing under GMDSS as defined by international maritime organization? a) Ship to ship alerting  b) Ship to shore alerting c) Shore to Ship alerting d) Distress alerting to and from vessels, search and rescue coordination, on-scene communication, signals for locating, maritime safety information, general and bridge-to-bridge communications 28.Which statement is not true regarding SART? a) Operates in conjunction with a vessel S-Band radar  b) Once it has been place d in the “ON” position, a SART will begin transmitting immediately upon detecting that it is the water c) This is 9 GHZ transponder capable of being received by another vessels X-band navigational radar system d) Both a & b 29.The best way to test the MF-HF NBDP system is? a) Make a radiotelephone call to a Coast Station.  b) Initiates an ARQ call to demonstrate that the transmitter and antenna are working. c) Initiate an FEC call to demonstrate that the transmitter and antenna are working. d) Initiate an ARQ call to a Coast Station and wait for the automatic exchange of answerbacks. 30.The type of batteries most commonly used on boa rd ships as source of backup power is the? a) lithium battery  b) acid battery c) lead battery d) rechargeable battery

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31.What is proper procedure to be followed upon receipt of a distress alert transmitted by use use a digital selective calling techniques? a) set watch on the radio telephone distress and safety frequency associated with distress and safety calling frequency on which the DISTRESS alert was received  b) Send distress relay alert at once c) Inform RCC immediately d) Inform the Master of the vessel 32.When two 12-volt batteries with an individual ca pacity of 100 Ah are coupled in parallel, the result will  be a battery with a total voltage and capacity of? a) 12-volt and 100 Ah respectively  b) 12-volt and 200 Ah respectively c) 24-volt and 100 Ah respectively d) 24-volt and 200 Ah respectively 33.When two 12-volt batteries with an individual ca pacity of 100 Amperes-hours (Ah) are coupled in series, the result will be a battery with a total voltage and capacity of? a) 12 volt and 100 ah respectively  b) 12 Volt and 200 Ah respectively c) 24 volt and 100 ah respectively d) 24 volt and 200 ah respectively 34..A MF/HF DSC Distress call: a) Will send the minimal necessary information using the "Distress Button" or "Distress Hot Key"  b) Contains all the information normally of interest in on-scene Distress communications. c) Will send a more detailed Distress format if time permits and operator data entries are correctly  performed. d) Both a) & c) are true. 35.Repetition of a DSC Distress call is normally automatic if not acknowledged after a delay of: a) 1 - 2 minutes.  b) 2- 5 minutes. c) 3.5 - 4.5 minutes. d)  Not at all. 36.DSC relays of Distress Alerts by vessels: a) Should be avoided, however after repeated alerts, should be relayed to a Coast Station nearest the Distress incident.  b) Should be done for all Distress Alerts. Alerts. c) Should be transmitted to ships involved in Distress traffic. d) Are the best means to provide for a relay of Distress communications.

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37.The frequency band used as uplink frequency from CES to the satellite is the: a) 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHZ (1.5GHZ )  b) 6425.0 - 6443.0 MHZ ( 6GHZ ) c) 3600.0 - 3623.0 MHZ ( 4 GHZ ) d) 1626.5 - 1646.5 MHZ (1.6 GHZ) 38.The frequency band used as downlink frequency from Satellite to the CES is the: a) 1525.0 - 1545.0 MHZ (1.5GHZ )  b) 6425.0 - 6443.0 MHZ ( 6GHZ ) c) 3600.0 - 3623.0 MHZ ( 4 GHZ ) d) 1626.5 - 1646.5 MHZ (1.6 GHZ)

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