FCC ELEMENT 1 EXAM SUBELEMENT/TOPIC A EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following statements is true? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Cargo ships of more than 300 gross tons and vessels carrying more than 12
passengers.
Which of the following is true? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅EPIRB tests are normally logged monthly.
What channel must all compulsory, non-GMDSS vessels monitor at all times in the open sea? - CORRECT
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: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅2182 kHz and Ch-16.
Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF Ch-16? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅25 watts.
Which of the following statements is true? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Cargo ships of more than 300 gross tons and vessels carrying more than 12
passengers.
Which of the following is true? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅EPIRB tests are normally logged monthly.
What channel must all compulsory, non-GMDSS vessels monitor at all times in the open sea? - CORRECT
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: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅2182 kHz and Ch-16.
Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF Ch-16? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅25 watts.
