FCC TEST Questions and Answers
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Question:
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.
Answer:
B. Unless specifically excepted, only transmitters certified by the Federal
Communications Commission for Part 80 operations.
Question:
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.
Answer:
D. MF-HF SSB Transceiver
Question:
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
Answer:
C. DSC controller
,Question:
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.
Answer:
B. At least 60 watts PEP
Question:
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.
Answer:
D. 25 watts.
Question:
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.
Answer:
D No radio operator authorization is required
Question:
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.
Answer:
C. When operating on frequencies below 30 MHz not allocated exclusively to
aeronautical mobile services.
,Question:
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.
Answer:
A. Individuals who are unable to send and receive correctly by telephone spoken
messages in English.
Question:
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.
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.
Question:
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.
Answer:
C. Marine Radio Operator Permit.
, Question:
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.
Answer:
B. The original license or a photocopy must be posted or in the operator's personal
possession and available for inspection.
Question:
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.
Answer:
C. VHF channel 16 continuous watch.
Question:
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: A. 2182 kHz and Ch-16. B. 2182 kHz. C. Ch-16. D.
Cargo ships are exempt from radio watch regulations.
Answer:
A. 2182 kHz and Ch-16.
Question:
13A3 What channel must all compulsory, non-GMDSS vessels monitor at all times in the
open sea? A. Channel 8. B. Channel 70. C. Channel 6. D. Channel 16.
Answer:
D. Channel 16.
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Question:
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.
Answer:
B. Unless specifically excepted, only transmitters certified by the Federal
Communications Commission for Part 80 operations.
Question:
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.
Answer:
D. MF-HF SSB Transceiver
Question:
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
Answer:
C. DSC controller
,Question:
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.
Answer:
B. At least 60 watts PEP
Question:
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.
Answer:
D. 25 watts.
Question:
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.
Answer:
D No radio operator authorization is required
Question:
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.
Answer:
C. When operating on frequencies below 30 MHz not allocated exclusively to
aeronautical mobile services.
,Question:
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.
Answer:
A. Individuals who are unable to send and receive correctly by telephone spoken
messages in English.
Question:
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.
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.
Question:
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.
Answer:
C. Marine Radio Operator Permit.
, Question:
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.
Answer:
B. The original license or a photocopy must be posted or in the operator's personal
possession and available for inspection.
Question:
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.
Answer:
C. VHF channel 16 continuous watch.
Question:
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: A. 2182 kHz and Ch-16. B. 2182 kHz. C. Ch-16. D.
Cargo ships are exempt from radio watch regulations.
Answer:
A. 2182 kHz and Ch-16.
Question:
13A3 What channel must all compulsory, non-GMDSS vessels monitor at all times in the
open sea? A. Channel 8. B. Channel 70. C. Channel 6. D. Channel 16.
Answer:
D. Channel 16.
