ECDIS COURSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What is the primary function of ECDIS ? - ANS To contribute to safe navigation
Does ECDIS comply w/ SOLAS requirements for up-to-date charts? - ANS Yes, with adequate
back up arrangements.
Where must charts for ECDIS come from? - ANS Distributed on authority of government
authorized Hydrographic Offices
What do the first 2 characters of an electronic chart indicate? - ANS Country of origin, e.g.,
CA, UK, US, DE
What does the 3rd character of an electronic chart indicate? - ANS Chart use, e.g. coastal.
What is the IMO requirement for updating ECDIS? - ANS Should facilitate simple and reliable
updating of ENC's
What are the ECDIS Display requirements? - ANS Should be capable of displaying all chart
information necessary for safe and efficient navigation.
In comparison with paper charts, what should ECDIS display? - ANS Should have at least the
same reliability and availability of presentation as paper chart
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, What are the 4 IMO Performance Standard Requirements for an ECDIS display? - ANS - Chart
dat must be official data
- ENCs (vector) must be used if available
- Graphics display must meet IMO specification
- Eqpt must support full range of navigational functions capable on a paper chart.
What are the areas for which special conditions exist, and which should trigger an indication or
alarm? - ANS Traffic separation scheme
Inshore traffic zone
Restricted area
Caution area
Offshore production area
Areas to be avoided
User defined areas to be avoided
Military practise areas
Seaplane landing areas
Submarine transit lanes
Anchorage areas
Marine farm/aquaculture
PSSA (Particularly Sensitive Sea Area)
In IMO Base Display, what info is permanently shown? - ANS Coastline
Own ship safety contour
Isolated underwater dangers depth less than safety contour
Isolated dangers lying within safe water defined by safety contour, e.g. overhead wires, fixed
structures
Scale, range, and north arrow
Units of depth and height
Display mode
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ANSWERS 100% PASS
What is the primary function of ECDIS ? - ANS To contribute to safe navigation
Does ECDIS comply w/ SOLAS requirements for up-to-date charts? - ANS Yes, with adequate
back up arrangements.
Where must charts for ECDIS come from? - ANS Distributed on authority of government
authorized Hydrographic Offices
What do the first 2 characters of an electronic chart indicate? - ANS Country of origin, e.g.,
CA, UK, US, DE
What does the 3rd character of an electronic chart indicate? - ANS Chart use, e.g. coastal.
What is the IMO requirement for updating ECDIS? - ANS Should facilitate simple and reliable
updating of ENC's
What are the ECDIS Display requirements? - ANS Should be capable of displaying all chart
information necessary for safe and efficient navigation.
In comparison with paper charts, what should ECDIS display? - ANS Should have at least the
same reliability and availability of presentation as paper chart
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, What are the 4 IMO Performance Standard Requirements for an ECDIS display? - ANS - Chart
dat must be official data
- ENCs (vector) must be used if available
- Graphics display must meet IMO specification
- Eqpt must support full range of navigational functions capable on a paper chart.
What are the areas for which special conditions exist, and which should trigger an indication or
alarm? - ANS Traffic separation scheme
Inshore traffic zone
Restricted area
Caution area
Offshore production area
Areas to be avoided
User defined areas to be avoided
Military practise areas
Seaplane landing areas
Submarine transit lanes
Anchorage areas
Marine farm/aquaculture
PSSA (Particularly Sensitive Sea Area)
In IMO Base Display, what info is permanently shown? - ANS Coastline
Own ship safety contour
Isolated underwater dangers depth less than safety contour
Isolated dangers lying within safe water defined by safety contour, e.g. overhead wires, fixed
structures
Scale, range, and north arrow
Units of depth and height
Display mode
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