FCC ELEMENT 1 EXAM SUBELEMENT/TOPIC A QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Which of the following statements is true? - (answer)Key letters or abbreviations may be used in GMDSS
Radio Logbooks if their meaning is noted in the log.
By international agreement, which ships must carry radio equipment for the safety of life at sea? -
(answer)Cargo ships of more than 300 gross tons and vessels carrying more than 12 passengers.
Which of the following is true? - (answer)EPIRB tests are normally logged monthly.
What channel must all compulsory, non-GMDSS vessels monitor at all times in the open sea? -
(answer)Channel 16.
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: -
(answer)2182 kHz and Ch-16.
Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF Ch-16? - (answer)A. It is compulsory at all times while
at sea until further notice, unless the vessel is in a VTS system.
B. When a vessel is in an A1 sea area and subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge act and in a VTS system, a
watch is not required on Ch-16, provided the vessel monitors both Ch-13 and VTS channel.
C. It is always compulsory in sea areas A2, A3 and A4.
D. All of the above.
Where do you make an application for inspection of a ship GMDSS radio station? - (answer)To the
Engineer-in-Charge of the FCC District Office nearest the proposed place of inspection.
Shipboard transmitters using F3E emission (FM voice) may not exceed what carrier power? - (answer)25
watts.
What regulations govern the use and operation of FCC-licensed ship stations in international waters? -
(answer)Part 80 of the FCC Rules plus the international Radio Regulations and agreements to which the
United States is a party.
Which of the following statements is true? - (answer)Key letters or abbreviations may be used in GMDSS
Radio Logbooks if their meaning is noted in the log.
By international agreement, which ships must carry radio equipment for the safety of life at sea? -
(answer)Cargo ships of more than 300 gross tons and vessels carrying more than 12 passengers.
Which of the following is true? - (answer)EPIRB tests are normally logged monthly.
What channel must all compulsory, non-GMDSS vessels monitor at all times in the open sea? -
(answer)Channel 16.
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: -
(answer)2182 kHz and Ch-16.
Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF Ch-16? - (answer)A. It is compulsory at all times while
at sea until further notice, unless the vessel is in a VTS system.
B. When a vessel is in an A1 sea area and subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge act and in a VTS system, a
watch is not required on Ch-16, provided the vessel monitors both Ch-13 and VTS channel.
C. It is always compulsory in sea areas A2, A3 and A4.
D. All of the above.
Where do you make an application for inspection of a ship GMDSS radio station? - (answer)To the
Engineer-in-Charge of the FCC District Office nearest the proposed place of inspection.
Shipboard transmitters using F3E emission (FM voice) may not exceed what carrier power? - (answer)25
watts.
What regulations govern the use and operation of FCC-licensed ship stations in international waters? -
(answer)Part 80 of the FCC Rules plus the international Radio Regulations and agreements to which the
United States is a party.
