GMDSS Quiz 1 (Cal Maritime) Questions And Complete
Solutions
Which statement concerning the testing of a compulsory radiotelephone station is false? -
Correct Answer Calling the USCG on VHF CH-16 or 2182.0 kHz is the most effective method.
A ship operating in sea area A-1 must have the following provisions for maintenance: - Correct
Answer At Sea Maintenance.
Duplication of equipment.
Shore maintenance.
What is the requirement for emergency and reserve power in GMDSS radio installations? -
Correct Answer Compulsory ships must have emergency and reserve power sources for radio
communications.
What determines the spares and maintenance materials requirements for the SITOR (NBDP)
equipmentunder GMDSS? - Correct Answer The recommendations of the manufacturer.
What equipment can be used to receive Maritime Safety Information? - Correct Answer
NAVTEX, EGC receiver or HF SITOR (NBDP).
How often must a compulsory vessel's GMDSS radio station be inspected? - Correct Answer
Annually, by the FCC or designated authority.
When may a compulsory vessel not be allowed to leave port? - Correct Answer When the
vessel has replaced a required piece of GMDSS-related equipment but its performance has not
been verified or logged.
, Which of the following is a GMDSS requirement for all vessels over 300 gross tons operating
within range of a MF-DSC equipped shore station? - Correct Answer Only one of the three
maintenance options is required.
Which FCC license meets the requirements to perform or supervise the performance of at-sea
adjustments, servicing, or maintenance which may affect the proper operation of the GMDSS
station? - Correct Answer GMDSS Operator's/Maintainer's license or GMDSS Maintainer's
license.
What equipment is used in or near the survival craft? - Correct Answer EPIRB
Which GMDSS communication functions must all compulsory vessels be capable of performing
to meet International Maritime Organization requirements? - Correct Answer Distress alerting,
general communications and receipt of Maritime Safety Information in the vessel's intended
area of operation.
GMDSS is primarily a system based on: - Correct Answer The linking of search and rescue
authorities ashore with shipping in the immediate vicinity of a ship in Distress or in need of
assistance.
Aligning the power output stage for maximum power. - Correct Answer Aligning the power
output stage for maximum power.
Which of the following statements concerning maintenance requirements is false? - Correct
Answer If shore-based maintenance is used, maintenance services do not have to be
completed or performance verified unless the vessel will be sailing to a non-US port.
What statement is correct regarding the maintenance requirements for A3 ships under GMDSS?
- Correct Answer Redundancy of functions of certain equipment and on-board maintenance
provided by a person holding a GMDSS Maintainer's license will partially meet this requirement.
Solutions
Which statement concerning the testing of a compulsory radiotelephone station is false? -
Correct Answer Calling the USCG on VHF CH-16 or 2182.0 kHz is the most effective method.
A ship operating in sea area A-1 must have the following provisions for maintenance: - Correct
Answer At Sea Maintenance.
Duplication of equipment.
Shore maintenance.
What is the requirement for emergency and reserve power in GMDSS radio installations? -
Correct Answer Compulsory ships must have emergency and reserve power sources for radio
communications.
What determines the spares and maintenance materials requirements for the SITOR (NBDP)
equipmentunder GMDSS? - Correct Answer The recommendations of the manufacturer.
What equipment can be used to receive Maritime Safety Information? - Correct Answer
NAVTEX, EGC receiver or HF SITOR (NBDP).
How often must a compulsory vessel's GMDSS radio station be inspected? - Correct Answer
Annually, by the FCC or designated authority.
When may a compulsory vessel not be allowed to leave port? - Correct Answer When the
vessel has replaced a required piece of GMDSS-related equipment but its performance has not
been verified or logged.
, Which of the following is a GMDSS requirement for all vessels over 300 gross tons operating
within range of a MF-DSC equipped shore station? - Correct Answer Only one of the three
maintenance options is required.
Which FCC license meets the requirements to perform or supervise the performance of at-sea
adjustments, servicing, or maintenance which may affect the proper operation of the GMDSS
station? - Correct Answer GMDSS Operator's/Maintainer's license or GMDSS Maintainer's
license.
What equipment is used in or near the survival craft? - Correct Answer EPIRB
Which GMDSS communication functions must all compulsory vessels be capable of performing
to meet International Maritime Organization requirements? - Correct Answer Distress alerting,
general communications and receipt of Maritime Safety Information in the vessel's intended
area of operation.
GMDSS is primarily a system based on: - Correct Answer The linking of search and rescue
authorities ashore with shipping in the immediate vicinity of a ship in Distress or in need of
assistance.
Aligning the power output stage for maximum power. - Correct Answer Aligning the power
output stage for maximum power.
Which of the following statements concerning maintenance requirements is false? - Correct
Answer If shore-based maintenance is used, maintenance services do not have to be
completed or performance verified unless the vessel will be sailing to a non-US port.
What statement is correct regarding the maintenance requirements for A3 ships under GMDSS?
- Correct Answer Redundancy of functions of certain equipment and on-board maintenance
provided by a person holding a GMDSS Maintainer's license will partially meet this requirement.
