GMDSS Regulations, Equipment, and Operations for Maritime Safety Exam
14C1: Which references should be consulted for info on D) The manufacturer's operating manuals.
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 MSI system. D) The
manufacturer's operating manuals.
14C2: Where can GMDSS regulations pertaining A) 47 CFR Part 80.
specifically to U.S.-flag vessels be found? A) 47 CFR Part
80. B) CCIR #476. C) FCC Part 83. D) Published only by
the U.S. Coast Guard.
14C3: What publications should the GMDSS Radio B) 47 CFR Part 80 Subpart W.
Operator consult for proper Distress procedures under
GMDSS? A) The manufacturer's technical manuals. B) 47
CFR Part 80 Subpart W. C) The manufacturer's operator
manuals. D) 47 CFR Part 90 Subpart V.
14C4: Which documents are required by the FCC for C) Part 80 FCC rules, station logs, station licenses, ITU publications, ITU manual
GMDSS vessels on international voyages (other than for Maritime Mobile stations.
Great Lakes)? A) IMO master plan, station logs, operator
licenses, Inmarsat handbook. B) NGA Pub. 117, station
logs, operator licenses, IAMSAR Vol III. C) Part 80 FCC
rules, station logs, station licenses, ITU publications, ITU
manual for Maritime Mobile stations. D) Part 80 FCC rules,
station logs, station licenses, ITU publications, IMO
manual for Maritime Mobile stations.
14C5: Which documents are required by Part 80 for C) ITU List IV & V, Safety Convention Certificate & ITU manual for Maritime Mobile
vessels on international voyages (other than Great stations.
Lakes)? A) Safety Convention Certificate, ITU Master Plan,
ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations. B) ITU Master
Plan, ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations, ITU List IV
& V. C) ITU List IV & V, Safety Convention Certificate &
ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations. D) ITU List IV &
V, Safety Convention Certificate & IMO manual for
Maritime Mobile stations.
14C6: Which references should be consulted to identify a D) ITU List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments.
vessel's name based on its MMSI? A) ITU list of Coast
Stations. B) ITU List of Radio-determination and Ship
Stations. C) ITU Master Plan of Shore-Based Facilities. D)
ITU List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service
Identity Assignments.
15C1: Which maintenance function is NOT the C) Aligning the power output stage for maximum power.
responsibility of the GMDSS Radio Operator? A) Visual
inspection of equipment including antenna. B) Perform on-
the-air verification checks. C) Aligning the power output
stage for maximum power. D) Perform scheduled testing of
battery's charged condition.
15C2: When may a compulsory vessel NOT be allowed to D) When it has replaced required equipment but performance has not been verified
leave port? A) When in an over-carriage condition. B) or logged.
When it has arranged for both duplication and shore-based
maintenance. C) When carrying only two licensed
operators and capable of all required functions. D) When it
has replaced required equipment but performance has not
been verified or logged.
15C3: Which statement is true regarding maintenance of A) The GMDSS maintainer may also be designated for primary responsibility for
GMDSS equipment at sea? A) The GMDSS maintainer radiocommunications during Distress if licensed as an operator.
may also be designated for primary responsibility for
radiocommunications during Distress if licensed as an
operator. B) Ships must carry at least two GMDSS
maintainers if at-sea maintenance is selected. C) All at-sea
maintenance must be performed by a GMDSS Maintainer
or Operator license holder. D) The GMDSS maintainer
may not be responsible for ensuring watches are properly
maintained.
, GMDSS Regulations, Equipment, and Operations for Maritime Safety Exam
15C4: Which maintenance function may NOT be B) Any adjustments or maintenance that may affect proper operation of the station.
performed by the holder of a GMDSS Radio Operator
License? A) Reset tripped circuit breakers or replace
fuses. B) Any adjustments or maintenance that may affect
proper operation of the station. C) Routine battery
maintenance. D) Replacement of consumable items like
paper, ribbons.
15C5: Under GMDSS, when is a ship NOT allowed to B) Not capable of performing all required Distress and Safety functions.
depart from any port? A) Carrying more than required
number of operators. B) Not capable of performing all
required Distress and Safety functions. C) Has a
temporary waiver of radio license and Safety Certificate. D)
Not carrying a maintainer but has shoreside maintenance
plus duplication.
15C6: What determines spares and maintenance materials C) The recommendations of the manufacturer.
requirements for GMDSS equipment? A) 47 CFR Part 80
Subpart W. B) IMO Circular 'Equipment Spares'. C) The
recommendations of the manufacturer. D) The GMDSS
Maintainer's requirements.
16C1: Which FCC license meets the requirement to serve B) GMDSS Radio Operator's License.
as a GMDSS operator? A) General Radiotelephone
Operator's License. B) GMDSS Radio Operator's License.
C) Marine Radio Operator's Permit. D) GMDSS Radio
Maintainer's License.
16C2: Which statement concerning GMDSS Radio C) All communications involving Safety of life at sea must be logged as long as the
Operator requirements is FALSE? A) Each compulsory vessel was not involved.
vessel must carry at least two licensed operators at all
times at sea. B) Each vessel must carry at least two
operators and may elect to carry a Maintainer. C) All
communications involving Safety of life at sea must be
logged as long as the vessel was not involved. D)
Adjustments to equipment may be performed by the
Operator if supervised by a Maintainer.
16C3: Which FCC license meets requirements to perform D) GMDSS Operator's/Maintainer's license or GMDSS Maintainer's license.
or supervise at-sea adjustments/maintenance affecting
GMDSS station operation? A) General Radiotelephone
with RADAR endorsement. B) Marine Radio Operator's
Permit or GMDSS Maintainer's. C) GMDSS Operator's or
Marine Radio Operator's Permit. D) GMDSS
Operator's/Maintainer's license or GMDSS Maintainer's
license.
16C4: Which statement is FALSE regarding radio operator A) Maintaining a record of all incidents of importance to Safety of life at sea is not
requirements for a GMDSS ship station? A) Maintaining a required.
record of all incidents of importance to Safety of life at sea
is not required. B) One operator must be designated for
primary responsibility during Distress incidents. C) A
qualified operator and backup must be designated for
Distress/Urgency/Safety comms. D) All adjustments
affecting GMDSS station operation must be performed by
or under supervision of a maintainer.
16C5: Which are personnel, functional, or equipment FCC D) Equipment carriage based on intended sea area, distress alerting and response,
requirements of GMDSS? A) One operator in A1 & A2, two two FCC licensed GMDSS radio operators.
in A3 & A4, equipment based on sea area. B) Distress
alerting, two USCG STCW watchstanders, equipment
based on sea area. C) Equipment reduced for A3 & A4,
Distress alerting, two operators. D) Equipment carriage
based on intended sea area, distress alerting and
response, two FCC licensed GMDSS radio operators.
14C1: Which references should be consulted for info on D) The manufacturer's operating manuals.
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 MSI system. D) The
manufacturer's operating manuals.
14C2: Where can GMDSS regulations pertaining A) 47 CFR Part 80.
specifically to U.S.-flag vessels be found? A) 47 CFR Part
80. B) CCIR #476. C) FCC Part 83. D) Published only by
the U.S. Coast Guard.
14C3: What publications should the GMDSS Radio B) 47 CFR Part 80 Subpart W.
Operator consult for proper Distress procedures under
GMDSS? A) The manufacturer's technical manuals. B) 47
CFR Part 80 Subpart W. C) The manufacturer's operator
manuals. D) 47 CFR Part 90 Subpart V.
14C4: Which documents are required by the FCC for C) Part 80 FCC rules, station logs, station licenses, ITU publications, ITU manual
GMDSS vessels on international voyages (other than for Maritime Mobile stations.
Great Lakes)? A) IMO master plan, station logs, operator
licenses, Inmarsat handbook. B) NGA Pub. 117, station
logs, operator licenses, IAMSAR Vol III. C) Part 80 FCC
rules, station logs, station licenses, ITU publications, ITU
manual for Maritime Mobile stations. D) Part 80 FCC rules,
station logs, station licenses, ITU publications, IMO
manual for Maritime Mobile stations.
14C5: Which documents are required by Part 80 for C) ITU List IV & V, Safety Convention Certificate & ITU manual for Maritime Mobile
vessels on international voyages (other than Great stations.
Lakes)? A) Safety Convention Certificate, ITU Master Plan,
ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations. B) ITU Master
Plan, ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations, ITU List IV
& V. C) ITU List IV & V, Safety Convention Certificate &
ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations. D) ITU List IV &
V, Safety Convention Certificate & IMO manual for
Maritime Mobile stations.
14C6: Which references should be consulted to identify a D) ITU List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments.
vessel's name based on its MMSI? A) ITU list of Coast
Stations. B) ITU List of Radio-determination and Ship
Stations. C) ITU Master Plan of Shore-Based Facilities. D)
ITU List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service
Identity Assignments.
15C1: Which maintenance function is NOT the C) Aligning the power output stage for maximum power.
responsibility of the GMDSS Radio Operator? A) Visual
inspection of equipment including antenna. B) Perform on-
the-air verification checks. C) Aligning the power output
stage for maximum power. D) Perform scheduled testing of
battery's charged condition.
15C2: When may a compulsory vessel NOT be allowed to D) When it has replaced required equipment but performance has not been verified
leave port? A) When in an over-carriage condition. B) or logged.
When it has arranged for both duplication and shore-based
maintenance. C) When carrying only two licensed
operators and capable of all required functions. D) When it
has replaced required equipment but performance has not
been verified or logged.
15C3: Which statement is true regarding maintenance of A) The GMDSS maintainer may also be designated for primary responsibility for
GMDSS equipment at sea? A) The GMDSS maintainer radiocommunications during Distress if licensed as an operator.
may also be designated for primary responsibility for
radiocommunications during Distress if licensed as an
operator. B) Ships must carry at least two GMDSS
maintainers if at-sea maintenance is selected. C) All at-sea
maintenance must be performed by a GMDSS Maintainer
or Operator license holder. D) The GMDSS maintainer
may not be responsible for ensuring watches are properly
maintained.
, GMDSS Regulations, Equipment, and Operations for Maritime Safety Exam
15C4: Which maintenance function may NOT be B) Any adjustments or maintenance that may affect proper operation of the station.
performed by the holder of a GMDSS Radio Operator
License? A) Reset tripped circuit breakers or replace
fuses. B) Any adjustments or maintenance that may affect
proper operation of the station. C) Routine battery
maintenance. D) Replacement of consumable items like
paper, ribbons.
15C5: Under GMDSS, when is a ship NOT allowed to B) Not capable of performing all required Distress and Safety functions.
depart from any port? A) Carrying more than required
number of operators. B) Not capable of performing all
required Distress and Safety functions. C) Has a
temporary waiver of radio license and Safety Certificate. D)
Not carrying a maintainer but has shoreside maintenance
plus duplication.
15C6: What determines spares and maintenance materials C) The recommendations of the manufacturer.
requirements for GMDSS equipment? A) 47 CFR Part 80
Subpart W. B) IMO Circular 'Equipment Spares'. C) The
recommendations of the manufacturer. D) The GMDSS
Maintainer's requirements.
16C1: Which FCC license meets the requirement to serve B) GMDSS Radio Operator's License.
as a GMDSS operator? A) General Radiotelephone
Operator's License. B) GMDSS Radio Operator's License.
C) Marine Radio Operator's Permit. D) GMDSS Radio
Maintainer's License.
16C2: Which statement concerning GMDSS Radio C) All communications involving Safety of life at sea must be logged as long as the
Operator requirements is FALSE? A) Each compulsory vessel was not involved.
vessel must carry at least two licensed operators at all
times at sea. B) Each vessel must carry at least two
operators and may elect to carry a Maintainer. C) All
communications involving Safety of life at sea must be
logged as long as the vessel was not involved. D)
Adjustments to equipment may be performed by the
Operator if supervised by a Maintainer.
16C3: Which FCC license meets requirements to perform D) GMDSS Operator's/Maintainer's license or GMDSS Maintainer's license.
or supervise at-sea adjustments/maintenance affecting
GMDSS station operation? A) General Radiotelephone
with RADAR endorsement. B) Marine Radio Operator's
Permit or GMDSS Maintainer's. C) GMDSS Operator's or
Marine Radio Operator's Permit. D) GMDSS
Operator's/Maintainer's license or GMDSS Maintainer's
license.
16C4: Which statement is FALSE regarding radio operator A) Maintaining a record of all incidents of importance to Safety of life at sea is not
requirements for a GMDSS ship station? A) Maintaining a required.
record of all incidents of importance to Safety of life at sea
is not required. B) One operator must be designated for
primary responsibility during Distress incidents. C) A
qualified operator and backup must be designated for
Distress/Urgency/Safety comms. D) All adjustments
affecting GMDSS station operation must be performed by
or under supervision of a maintainer.
16C5: Which are personnel, functional, or equipment FCC D) Equipment carriage based on intended sea area, distress alerting and response,
requirements of GMDSS? A) One operator in A1 & A2, two two FCC licensed GMDSS radio operators.
in A3 & A4, equipment based on sea area. B) Distress
alerting, two USCG STCW watchstanders, equipment
based on sea area. C) Equipment reduced for A3 & A4,
Distress alerting, two operators. D) Equipment carriage
based on intended sea area, distress alerting and
response, two FCC licensed GMDSS radio operators.
