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FCC Element 1 Exam Subelement/Topic A
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
Question: Which of the following statements is true?
Ans: Key letters or abbreviations may be used in GMDSS Radio Logbooks if their
meaning is noted in the log.
Question: By international agreement, which ships must carry radio
equipment for the safety of life at sea?
Ans: Cargo ships of more than 300 gross tons and vessels carrying more than 12
passengers.
Question: Which of the following is true?
Ans: EPIRB tests are normally logged monthly.
Question: What channel must all compulsory, non-GMDSS vessels
monitor at all times in the open sea?
Ans: Channel 16.
Question: 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:
Ans: 2182 kHz and Ch-16.
Question: Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF Ch-16?
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Ans: 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.
Question: Where do you make an application for inspection of a ship
GMDSS radio station?
Ans: To the Engineer-in-Charge of the FCC District Office nearest the proposed place
of inspection.
Question: Shipboard transmitters using F3E emission (FM voice) may
not exceed what carrier power?
Ans: 25 watts.
Question: What regulations govern the use and operation of FCC-
licensed ship stations in international waters?
Ans: Part 80 of the FCC Rules plus the international Radio Regulations and
agreements to which the United States is a party.
Question: Where must ship station logs be kept during a voyage?
Ans: At the principal radiotelephone operating position.
Question: Radiotelephone stations required to keep logs of their
transmissions must include:
FCC Element 1 Exam Subelement/Topic A
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
Question: Which of the following statements is true?
Ans: Key letters or abbreviations may be used in GMDSS Radio Logbooks if their
meaning is noted in the log.
Question: By international agreement, which ships must carry radio
equipment for the safety of life at sea?
Ans: Cargo ships of more than 300 gross tons and vessels carrying more than 12
passengers.
Question: Which of the following is true?
Ans: EPIRB tests are normally logged monthly.
Question: What channel must all compulsory, non-GMDSS vessels
monitor at all times in the open sea?
Ans: Channel 16.
Question: 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:
Ans: 2182 kHz and Ch-16.
Question: Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF Ch-16?
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Ans: 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.
Question: Where do you make an application for inspection of a ship
GMDSS radio station?
Ans: To the Engineer-in-Charge of the FCC District Office nearest the proposed place
of inspection.
Question: Shipboard transmitters using F3E emission (FM voice) may
not exceed what carrier power?
Ans: 25 watts.
Question: What regulations govern the use and operation of FCC-
licensed ship stations in international waters?
Ans: Part 80 of the FCC Rules plus the international Radio Regulations and
agreements to which the United States is a party.
Question: Where must ship station logs be kept during a voyage?
Ans: At the principal radiotelephone operating position.
Question: Radiotelephone stations required to keep logs of their
transmissions must include:
