FCC GROL Element 1 Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
1-1A1 What is a requirement of all marine transmitting apparatus used aboard United States
vessels?
A. Only equipment that has been certified by the FCC for Part 80 operations is authorized.
B. Equipment must be type-accepted by the U.S. Coast Guard for maritime mobile use.
C. Certification is required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
D. Programming of all maritime channels must be performed by a licensed Marine Radio
Operator. - CORRECT ANSWER A. Only equipment that has been certified by the
FCC for Part 80 operations is authorized.
1-1A2 What transmitting equipment is authorized for use by a station in the maritime
services?
A. Transmitters that have been certified by the manufacturer for maritime use.
B. Unless specifically excepted, only transmitters certified by the Federal Communications
Commission for Part 80 operations.
C. Equipment that has been inspected and approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
D. Transceivers and transmitters that meet all ITU specifications for use in maritime mobile
service. - CORRECT ANSWER B. Unless specifically excepted, only transmitters
certified by the Federal Communications Commission for Part 80 operations.
1-1A3 Small passenger vessels that sail 20 to 150 nautical miles from the nearest land must
have what additional equipment?
A. Inmarsat-B terminal.
B. Inmarsat-C terminal.
C. Aircraft Transceiver with 121.5 MHz.
D. MF-HF SSB Transceiver. - CORRECT ANSWER D. MF-HF SSB Transceiver.
,1-1A4 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. - CORRECT ANSWER C. DSC controller.
1-1A5 What is the minimum transmitter power level required by the FCC for a medium-
frequency transmitter aboard a compulsorily fitted vessel?
A. At least 100 watts, single-sideband, suppressed-carrier power.
B. At least 60 watts PEP.
C. The power predictably needed to communicate with the nearest public coast station
operating on 2182 kHz.
D. At least 25 watts delivered into 50 ohms effective resistance when operated with a
primary voltage of 13.6 volts DC. - CORRECT ANSWER B. At least 60 watts PEP.
1-1A6 Shipboard transmitters using F3E emission (FM voice) may not exceed what carrier
power?
A. 500 watts.
B. 250 watts.
C. 100 watts.
D. 25 watts. - CORRECT ANSWER D. 25 watts.
1-2A1 Which commercial radio operator license is required to operate a fixed-tuned ship
RADAR station with external controls?
A. A radio operator certificate containing a Ship RADAR Endorsement.
B. A Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher.
C. Either a First or Second Class Radiotelegraph certificate or a General Radiotelephone
Operator License.
D No radio operator authorization is required. - CORRECT ANSWER D No radio
operator authorization is required.
,1-2A2 When is a Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher license required for aircraft
communications?
A. When operating on frequencies below 30 MHz allocated exclusively to aeronautical
mobile services.
B. When operating on frequencies above 30 MHz allocated exclusively to aeronautical
mobile services.
C. When operating on frequencies below 30 MHz not allocated exclusively to aeronautical
mobile services.
D. When operating on frequencies above 30 MHz not assigned for international use. -
CORRECT ANSWER C. When operating on frequencies below 30 MHz not allocated
exclusively to aeronautical mobile services.
1-2A3 Which of the following persons are ineligible to be issued a commercial radio operator
license?
A. Individuals who are unable to send and receive correctly by telephone spoken messages in
English.
B. Handicapped persons with uncorrected disabilities which affect their ability to perform all
duties required of commercial radio operators.
C. Foreign maritime radio operators unless they are certified by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO).
D. U.S. Military radio operators who are still on active duty. - CORRECT
ANSWER A. Individuals who are unable to send and receive correctly by telephone
spoken messages in English.
1-2A4 What are the radio operator requirements of a passenger ship equipped with a GMDSS
installation?
A. The operator must hold a General Radiotelephone Operator License or higher-class
license.
B. The operator must hold a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit or higher-class
license.
C. The operator must hold a Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher-class license.
D. Two operators on board must hold a GMDSS Radio Operator License or a Restricted
GMDSS Radio Operator License, depending on the ship's operating areas. - CORRECT
, ANSWER D. Two operators on board must hold a GMDSS Radio Operator License or
a Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator License, depending on the ship's operating areas.
1-2A5 What is the minimum radio operator requirement for ships subject to the Great Lakes
Radio Agreement?
A. Third Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate.
B. General Radiotelephone Operator License.
C. Marine Radio Operator Permit.
D. Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Marine
Radio Operator Permit.
1-2A6 What is a requirement of every commercial operator on duty and in charge of a
transmitting system?
A. A copy of the Proof-of-Passing Certificate (PPC) must be in the station's records.
B. The original license or a photocopy must be posted or in the operator's personal
possession and available for inspection.
C. The FCC Form 605 certifying the operator's qualifications must be readily available at the
transmitting system site.
D. A copy of the operator's license must be supplied to the radio station's supervisor as
evidence of technical qualification. - CORRECT ANSWER B. The original license or a
photocopy must be posted or in the operator's personal possession and available for
inspection.
1-3A1 Radio watches for compulsory radiotelephone stations will include the following:
A. VHF channel 22a continuous watch at sea.
B. 121.5 MHz continuous watch at sea.
C. VHF channel 16 continuous watch.
D. 500 kHz. - CORRECT ANSWER C. VHF channel 16 continuous watch.
1-3A2 All compulsory equipped cargo ships (except those operating under GMDSS
regulations or in a VTS) while being navigated outside of a harbor or port, shall keep a
continuous radiotelephone watch on:
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
1-1A1 What is a requirement of all marine transmitting apparatus used aboard United States
vessels?
A. Only equipment that has been certified by the FCC for Part 80 operations is authorized.
B. Equipment must be type-accepted by the U.S. Coast Guard for maritime mobile use.
C. Certification is required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
D. Programming of all maritime channels must be performed by a licensed Marine Radio
Operator. - CORRECT ANSWER A. Only equipment that has been certified by the
FCC for Part 80 operations is authorized.
1-1A2 What transmitting equipment is authorized for use by a station in the maritime
services?
A. Transmitters that have been certified by the manufacturer for maritime use.
B. Unless specifically excepted, only transmitters certified by the Federal Communications
Commission for Part 80 operations.
C. Equipment that has been inspected and approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
D. Transceivers and transmitters that meet all ITU specifications for use in maritime mobile
service. - CORRECT ANSWER B. Unless specifically excepted, only transmitters
certified by the Federal Communications Commission for Part 80 operations.
1-1A3 Small passenger vessels that sail 20 to 150 nautical miles from the nearest land must
have what additional equipment?
A. Inmarsat-B terminal.
B. Inmarsat-C terminal.
C. Aircraft Transceiver with 121.5 MHz.
D. MF-HF SSB Transceiver. - CORRECT ANSWER D. MF-HF SSB Transceiver.
,1-1A4 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. - CORRECT ANSWER C. DSC controller.
1-1A5 What is the minimum transmitter power level required by the FCC for a medium-
frequency transmitter aboard a compulsorily fitted vessel?
A. At least 100 watts, single-sideband, suppressed-carrier power.
B. At least 60 watts PEP.
C. The power predictably needed to communicate with the nearest public coast station
operating on 2182 kHz.
D. At least 25 watts delivered into 50 ohms effective resistance when operated with a
primary voltage of 13.6 volts DC. - CORRECT ANSWER B. At least 60 watts PEP.
1-1A6 Shipboard transmitters using F3E emission (FM voice) may not exceed what carrier
power?
A. 500 watts.
B. 250 watts.
C. 100 watts.
D. 25 watts. - CORRECT ANSWER D. 25 watts.
1-2A1 Which commercial radio operator license is required to operate a fixed-tuned ship
RADAR station with external controls?
A. A radio operator certificate containing a Ship RADAR Endorsement.
B. A Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher.
C. Either a First or Second Class Radiotelegraph certificate or a General Radiotelephone
Operator License.
D No radio operator authorization is required. - CORRECT ANSWER D No radio
operator authorization is required.
,1-2A2 When is a Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher license required for aircraft
communications?
A. When operating on frequencies below 30 MHz allocated exclusively to aeronautical
mobile services.
B. When operating on frequencies above 30 MHz allocated exclusively to aeronautical
mobile services.
C. When operating on frequencies below 30 MHz not allocated exclusively to aeronautical
mobile services.
D. When operating on frequencies above 30 MHz not assigned for international use. -
CORRECT ANSWER C. When operating on frequencies below 30 MHz not allocated
exclusively to aeronautical mobile services.
1-2A3 Which of the following persons are ineligible to be issued a commercial radio operator
license?
A. Individuals who are unable to send and receive correctly by telephone spoken messages in
English.
B. Handicapped persons with uncorrected disabilities which affect their ability to perform all
duties required of commercial radio operators.
C. Foreign maritime radio operators unless they are certified by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO).
D. U.S. Military radio operators who are still on active duty. - CORRECT
ANSWER A. Individuals who are unable to send and receive correctly by telephone
spoken messages in English.
1-2A4 What are the radio operator requirements of a passenger ship equipped with a GMDSS
installation?
A. The operator must hold a General Radiotelephone Operator License or higher-class
license.
B. The operator must hold a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit or higher-class
license.
C. The operator must hold a Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher-class license.
D. Two operators on board must hold a GMDSS Radio Operator License or a Restricted
GMDSS Radio Operator License, depending on the ship's operating areas. - CORRECT
, ANSWER D. Two operators on board must hold a GMDSS Radio Operator License or
a Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator License, depending on the ship's operating areas.
1-2A5 What is the minimum radio operator requirement for ships subject to the Great Lakes
Radio Agreement?
A. Third Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate.
B. General Radiotelephone Operator License.
C. Marine Radio Operator Permit.
D. Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Marine
Radio Operator Permit.
1-2A6 What is a requirement of every commercial operator on duty and in charge of a
transmitting system?
A. A copy of the Proof-of-Passing Certificate (PPC) must be in the station's records.
B. The original license or a photocopy must be posted or in the operator's personal
possession and available for inspection.
C. The FCC Form 605 certifying the operator's qualifications must be readily available at the
transmitting system site.
D. A copy of the operator's license must be supplied to the radio station's supervisor as
evidence of technical qualification. - CORRECT ANSWER B. The original license or a
photocopy must be posted or in the operator's personal possession and available for
inspection.
1-3A1 Radio watches for compulsory radiotelephone stations will include the following:
A. VHF channel 22a continuous watch at sea.
B. 121.5 MHz continuous watch at sea.
C. VHF channel 16 continuous watch.
D. 500 kHz. - CORRECT ANSWER C. VHF channel 16 continuous watch.
1-3A2 All compulsory equipped cargo ships (except those operating under GMDSS
regulations or in a VTS) while being navigated outside of a harbor or port, shall keep a
continuous radiotelephone watch on:
