FCC Element 7 GMDSS Radio Operator
License - Subelement C UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
7-13C1: How often must a compulsory vessel's GMDSS radio station be inspected?
A. Annually, by the FCC or designated authority.
B. Annually, by the U.S. Coast Guard.
C. Annually, by the FCC, and every six months if the vessel sails outside of Sea Areas A1 and
A2.
D. The FCC's annual inspection may be waived if and only if monthly inspections are performed
by the vessel's on-board GMDSS Radio Maintainer. - CORRECT ANSWER - A.
Annually, by the FCC or designated authority.
7-13C2: What periodic inspection is required in order to remain in compliance with the
regulations regarding GMDSS ship radio station inspections?
A. U.S. Coast Guard annual inspection.
B. An inspection at least once every 12 months by the FCC or a holder of a GMDSS Maintainers
license.
C. FCC inspection every five years.
D. Periodic inspections not required if on board maintainers perform routine preventive
maintenance. - CORRECT ANSWER - B. An inspection at least once every 12 months by
the FCC or a holder of a GMDSS Maintainers license.
7-13C3: Which statement is false regarding a GMDSS-equipped ship?
A. A conditional or partial exemption may be granted, in exceptional circumstances, for a single
voyage outside the sea area for which the vessel is equipped.
,B. The regulations apply to all passenger ships regardless of size and cargo ships of 300 gross
tons and upwards.
C. Ships must have the required equipment inspected at least once every five years.
D. Ships must carry at least two persons holding a GMDSS Radio Operator's license for Distress
and Safety radio-communications purposes. - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Ships must have
the required equipment inspected at least once every five years.
7-13C4: Which statement is false regarding a GMDSS equipped ship?
A. Ships must have the required equipment inspected at least once every 12 months.
B. The regulations apply to all passenger ships regardless of size and cargo ships of 300 gross
tons and upwards.
C. Ships must carry at least two persons holding a GMDSS Radio Operator's license for Distress
and Safety radio-communications purposes.
D. A conditional or partial exemption may not be granted, in exceptional circumstances, for a
single voyage outside the sea area for which the ship is equipped. - CORRECT
ANSWER - D. A conditional or partial exemption may not be granted, in exceptional
circumstances, for a single voyage outside the sea area for which the ship is equipped.
7-13C5: During an annual GMDSS station inspection:
A. All required documents and publications might have to be produced and GMDSS operators
may be required to demonstrate equipment competencies.
B. Licensed GMDSS operators may not be required to demonstrate equipment competencies but
all required equipment must be fully operational.
C. All required equipment must be fully operational and any required publications that are not
current must be on order.
D. GMDSS operators may be required to demonstrate equipment competencies and any of
required equipment that is not fully operational can be repaired at the next port of call as long as
there is functional duplication. - CORRECT ANSWER - A. All required documents and
publications might have to be produced and GMDSS operators may be required to demonstrate
equipment competencies.
, 7-13C6: Which situation is least likely to result in an inspection of the radio installation by
foreign governments or administrations?
A. When the ship's station license cannot be produced without delay.
B. When a ship visits a port for the first time.
C. When operational irregularities are observed.
D. When compulsory equipment is found to be inoperative. - CORRECT ANSWER - B.
When a ship visits a port for the first time.
7-14C1: Which of the following references should be consulted for information on the proper
setup and use of GMDSS equipment?
A. ITU List of Equipment Operations.
B. 47 CFR Part 80 Subpart W.
C. Instructions are available through the Maritime Safety Information (MSI) system.
D. The manufacturer's operating manuals. - CORRECT ANSWER - D. The manufacturer's
operating manuals.
7-14C2: Where can GMDSS regulations pertaining specifically to U.S.-flag vessels be found?
A. These are located in 47 CFR Part 80.
B. These are located in CCIR #476.
C. These are located in FCC Part 83.
D. These are published only by the U.S. Coast Guard. - CORRECT ANSWER - A. These
are located in 47 CFR Part 80.
7-14C3: What publications should the GMDSS Radio Operator consult to review the proper
procedures to be followed in Distress situations under GMDSS?
A. The manufacturer's technical manuals.
License - Subelement C UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
7-13C1: How often must a compulsory vessel's GMDSS radio station be inspected?
A. Annually, by the FCC or designated authority.
B. Annually, by the U.S. Coast Guard.
C. Annually, by the FCC, and every six months if the vessel sails outside of Sea Areas A1 and
A2.
D. The FCC's annual inspection may be waived if and only if monthly inspections are performed
by the vessel's on-board GMDSS Radio Maintainer. - CORRECT ANSWER - A.
Annually, by the FCC or designated authority.
7-13C2: What periodic inspection is required in order to remain in compliance with the
regulations regarding GMDSS ship radio station inspections?
A. U.S. Coast Guard annual inspection.
B. An inspection at least once every 12 months by the FCC or a holder of a GMDSS Maintainers
license.
C. FCC inspection every five years.
D. Periodic inspections not required if on board maintainers perform routine preventive
maintenance. - CORRECT ANSWER - B. An inspection at least once every 12 months by
the FCC or a holder of a GMDSS Maintainers license.
7-13C3: Which statement is false regarding a GMDSS-equipped ship?
A. A conditional or partial exemption may be granted, in exceptional circumstances, for a single
voyage outside the sea area for which the vessel is equipped.
,B. The regulations apply to all passenger ships regardless of size and cargo ships of 300 gross
tons and upwards.
C. Ships must have the required equipment inspected at least once every five years.
D. Ships must carry at least two persons holding a GMDSS Radio Operator's license for Distress
and Safety radio-communications purposes. - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Ships must have
the required equipment inspected at least once every five years.
7-13C4: Which statement is false regarding a GMDSS equipped ship?
A. Ships must have the required equipment inspected at least once every 12 months.
B. The regulations apply to all passenger ships regardless of size and cargo ships of 300 gross
tons and upwards.
C. Ships must carry at least two persons holding a GMDSS Radio Operator's license for Distress
and Safety radio-communications purposes.
D. A conditional or partial exemption may not be granted, in exceptional circumstances, for a
single voyage outside the sea area for which the ship is equipped. - CORRECT
ANSWER - D. A conditional or partial exemption may not be granted, in exceptional
circumstances, for a single voyage outside the sea area for which the ship is equipped.
7-13C5: During an annual GMDSS station inspection:
A. All required documents and publications might have to be produced and GMDSS operators
may be required to demonstrate equipment competencies.
B. Licensed GMDSS operators may not be required to demonstrate equipment competencies but
all required equipment must be fully operational.
C. All required equipment must be fully operational and any required publications that are not
current must be on order.
D. GMDSS operators may be required to demonstrate equipment competencies and any of
required equipment that is not fully operational can be repaired at the next port of call as long as
there is functional duplication. - CORRECT ANSWER - A. All required documents and
publications might have to be produced and GMDSS operators may be required to demonstrate
equipment competencies.
, 7-13C6: Which situation is least likely to result in an inspection of the radio installation by
foreign governments or administrations?
A. When the ship's station license cannot be produced without delay.
B. When a ship visits a port for the first time.
C. When operational irregularities are observed.
D. When compulsory equipment is found to be inoperative. - CORRECT ANSWER - B.
When a ship visits a port for the first time.
7-14C1: Which of the following references should be consulted for information on the proper
setup and use of GMDSS equipment?
A. ITU List of Equipment Operations.
B. 47 CFR Part 80 Subpart W.
C. Instructions are available through the Maritime Safety Information (MSI) system.
D. The manufacturer's operating manuals. - CORRECT ANSWER - D. The manufacturer's
operating manuals.
7-14C2: Where can GMDSS regulations pertaining specifically to U.S.-flag vessels be found?
A. These are located in 47 CFR Part 80.
B. These are located in CCIR #476.
C. These are located in FCC Part 83.
D. These are published only by the U.S. Coast Guard. - CORRECT ANSWER - A. These
are located in 47 CFR Part 80.
7-14C3: What publications should the GMDSS Radio Operator consult to review the proper
procedures to be followed in Distress situations under GMDSS?
A. The manufacturer's technical manuals.
