1\] What is the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)?

a} An automated ship-to-shore distress alerting system using satellite
and advanced terrestrial

communications systems.@@

b} An emergency radio service employing analog and manual safety
apparatus.

c} An association of radio officers trained in emergency procedures.

d} The international organization charged with the safety of ocean-going
vessels.

2\] What authority does the Marine Radio Operator Permit confer?

a} Grants authority to operate commercial broadcast stations and repair
associated equipment.

b} Allows the radio operator to maintain equipment in the Business Radio
Service.

c} Confers authority to operate licensed radio stations in the Aviation,
Marine and

International Fixed Public Radio Services.@@

d} The non-transferable right to install, operate and maintain any
type-accepted radio

transmitter.

3\] 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.

4\] Who is required to make entries on a required service or maintenance
log?

a} The licensed operator or a person whom he or she designates.

b} The operator responsible for the station operation or maintenance.@@

c} Any commercial radio operator holding at least a Restricted
Radiotelephone Operator

Permit.

d} The technician who actually makes the adjustments to the equipment.

5\] 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 on display
at the transmitter

location.

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 756 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.

6\] What is distress traffic?

a} In radiotelegraphy, SOS sent as a single character; in
radiotelephony, the speaking of the

word, \"Mayday.\"

b} Health and welfare messages concerning the immediate protection of
property and safety

of human life.

c} Internationally recognized communications relating to emergency
situations.

d} All messages relative to the immediate assistance required by a ship,
aircraft or other

vehicle in imminent danger.@@

7\] What is a maritime mobile repeater station?

a} A fixed land station used to extend the communications range of ship
and coast

stations.@@

b} An automatic on-board radio station which facilitates the
transmissions of safety

communications aboard ship.

c} A mobile radio station which links two or more public coast stations.

d} A one way low-power communications system used in the maneuvering of
vessels.

8\] What is an urgency transmission?

a} A radio distress transmission affecting the security of humans or
property.

b} Health and welfare traffic which impacts the protection of on-board
personnel.

c} A communications alert that important personal messages must be
transmitted.

d} A communications transmission concerning the safety of a ship,
aircraft or other vehicle,

or of some person on board or within sight.@@

9\] What is a ship earth station?

a} A maritime mobile-satellite station located at a coast station.

b} A mobile satellite station located on board a vessel.@@

c} A communications system which provides line-of-sight communications
between vessels

at sea and coast stations.

d} An automated ship-to-shore distress alerting system.

10\] What is the internationally recognized urgency signal?

a} The letters \"TTT\" transmitted three times by radiotelegraphy.

b} Three oral repetitions of the word \"safety\" sent before the call.

c} The word \"PAN\" spoken three times before the urgent call.@@

d} The pronouncement of the word \"Mayday.\"

11\] What is a safety transmission?

a} A radiotelephony warning preceded by the words \"PAN.\"

b} Health and welfare traffic concerning the protection of human life.

c} A communications transmission which indicates that a station is
preparing to transmit an

important navigation or weather warning.@@

d} A radiotelegraphy alert preceded by the letters \"XXX\" sent three
times.

12\] What is a requirement of all marine transmitting apparatus used
aboard United States

vessels?

a} Only equipment that has been type accepted by the FCC for Part 80
operations is

authorized.@@

b} Equipment must be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for maritime
mobile use.

c} Certification is required by the International Maritime Organization
(IMO).

d} Programming of all maritime channels must be performed by a licensed
Marine Radio

Operator.

13\] Where do you submit an application for inspection of a ship radio
station?

a} To a Commercial Operator Licensing Examination Manager (COLE
Manager).

b} To the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC 20554.

c} To the Engineer-in-Charge of the FCC District Office nearest the
proposed place of

inspection.@@

d} To the nearest International Maritime Organization (IMO) review
facility.

14\] What are the antenna requirements of a VHF telephony coast, marine
utility or ship

station?

a} The shore or on-board antenna must be vertically polarized.@@

b} The antenna array must be type accepted for 30-200 MHz operation by
the FCC.

c} The horizontally polarized antenna must be positioned so as not to
cause excessive

interference to other stations.

d} The antenna must be capable of being energized by an output in excess
of 100 watts.

15\] What regulations govern the use and operation of FCC-licensed ship
stations operating in

international waters?

a} The regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and
Radio Officers

Union.

b} Part 80 of the FCC Rules plus the international Radio Regulations and
agreements to

which the United States is a party.@@

c} The Maritime Mobile Directives of the International Telecommunication
Union.

d} Those of the FCC\'s Private Wireless Division, WTB, Washington, DC
20554.

16\] Which of the following transmissions are not authorized in the
Maritime Service?

a} Communications from vessels in dry dock undergoing repairs.

b} Message handling on behalf of third parties for which a charge is
rendered.

c} Needless or superfluous radiocommunications.@@

d} Transmissions to test the operating performance of on-board station
equipment.

17\] What are the highest priority communications from ships at sea?

a} All critical message traffic authorized by the ship\'s master.

b} Navigation and meteorological warnings.

c} Distress calls, and communications preceded by the international
urgency and safety

signals.@@

d} Authorized government communications for which priority right has
been claimed.

18\] What is the best way for a radio operator to minimize or prevent
interference to other

stations?

a} By using an omni-directional antenna pointed away from other
stations.

b} Reducing power to a level that will not affect other on-frequency
communications.

c} By changing frequency when notified that a radiocommunication causes
interference.

d} Determine that a frequency is not in use by monitoring the frequency
before

transmitting.@@

19\] Under what circumstances may a ship or aircraft station interfere
with a public coast

station?

a} Under no circumstances during on-going radiocommunications.

b} During periods of government priority traffic handling.

c} When it is necessary to transmit a message concerning the safety of
navigation or

important meteorological warnings.

d} In cases of distress.@@

20\] Who determines when a ship station may transmit routine traffic
destined for a coast or

Government station in the maritime mobile service?

a} Shipboard radio officers may transmit traffic when it will not
interfere with on-going

radiocommunications.

b} The order and time of transmission and permissible type of message
traffic is decided by

the licensed on-duty operator.

c} Ship stations must comply with instructions given by the coast or
Government

station.@@

d} The precedence of conventional radiocommunications is determined by
FCC and

international regulation.

21\] Who is responsible for payment of all charges accruing to other
facilities for the handling

or forwarding of messages?

a} The licensee of the ship station transmitting the messages.@@

b} The third party for whom the message traffic was originated.

c} The master of the ship jointly with the station licensee.

d} The licensed commercial radio operator transmitting the
radiocommunication.

22\] Ordinarily, how often would a station using a telephony emission
identify?

a} At least every 10 minutes.

b} At 15 minute intervals unless public correspondence is in progress.

c} At the beginning and end of each communication and at 15 minute
intervals.@@

d} At 20 minute intervals.

23\] When does a maritime radar transmitter identify its station?

a} By radiotelegraphy at the onset and termination of operation.

b} At 20 minute intervals using an automatic transmitter identification
system.

c} Radar transmitters must not transmit station identification.@@

d} By a transmitter identification label (TIL) secured to the
transmitter.

24\] What is the general obligation of a coast or marine-utility
station?

a} To accept and dispatch messages without charge which are necessary
for the business and

operational needs of ships.

b} To acknowledge and receive all calls directed to it by ship or
aircraft stations.@@

c} To transmit lists of call signs of all fixed and mobile stations for
which they have traffic.

d} To broadcast warnings and other information for the general benefit
of all mariners.

25\] How does a coast station notify a ship that it has a message for
the ship?

a} By making a directed transmission on 2182 kHz or 156.800 MHz.

b} The coast station changes to the vessel\'s known working frequency.

c} By establishing communications using the eight digit maritime mobile
service

identification.

d} The coast station may transmit at intervals lists of call signs in
alphabetical order for

which they have traffic.@@

26\] Under what circumstances may a coast station using telephony
transmit a general call to

a group of vessels?

a} Under no circumstances.

b} When announcing or preceding the transmission of distress, urgency,
safety or other

important messages.@@

c} When the vessels are located in international waters beyond 12 miles.

d} When identical traffic is destined for multiple mobile stations
within range.

27\] Who has ultimate control of service at a ship\'s radio station?

a} The master of the ship.@@

b} A holder of a First Class Radiotelegraph Certificate with a six
months service

endorsement.

c} The Radio Officer-in-Charge authorized by the captain of the vessel.

d} An appointed licensed radio operator who agrees to comply with all
Radio Regulations in

force.

28\] What is the power limitation of associated ship stations operating
under the authority of

a ship station license?

a} The power level authorized to the parent ship station.

b} Associated vessels are prohibited from operating under the authority
granted to another

station licensee.

c} The minimum power necessary to complete the radiocommunications.

d} Power is limited to one watt.@@

29\] How is an associated vessel operating under the authority of
another ship station license

identified?

a} All vessels are required to have a unique call sign issued by the
Federal Communications

Commission.

b} With any station call sign self-assigned by the operator of the
associated vessel.

c} By the call sign of the station with which it is connected and an
appropriate unit

designator.@@

d} Client vessels use the call sign of their parent plus the appropriate
ITU regional indicator.

30\] On what frequency should a ship station normally call a coast
station when using a

radiotelephony emission?

a} On a vacant radio channel determined by the licensed radio officer.

b} Calls should be initiated on the appropriate ship-to-shore working
frequency of the coast

station.@@

c} On any calling frequency internationally approved for use within ITU
Region 2.

d} On 2182 kHz or 156.800 MHz at any time.

31\] On what frequency would a vessel normally call another ship station
when using a

radiotelephony emission?

a} Only on 2182 kHz in ITU Region 2.

b} On the appropriate calling channel of the ship station at 15 minutes
past the hour.

c} On 2182 kHz or 156.800 MHz unless the station knows the called vessel
maintains a

simultaneous watch on another intership working frequency.@@

d} On the vessel\'s unique working radio-channel assigned by the Federal
Communications

Commission.

32\] What is required of a ship station which has established initial
contact with another

station on 2182 kHz or 156.800 MHz?

a} The stations must check the radio channel for distress, urgency and
safety calls at least

once every ten minutes.

b} The stations must change to an authorized working frequency for the
transmission of

messages.@@

c} Radiated power must be minimized so as not to interfere with other
stations needing to

use the channel.

d} To expedite safety communications, the vessels must observe radio
silence for two out of

every fifteen minutes.

33\] What type of communications may be exchanged by radioprinter
between authorized

private coast stations and ships of less than 1600 gross tons?

a} Public correspondence service may be provided on voyages of more than
24 hours.

b} All communications providing they do not exceed 3 minutes after the
stations have

established contact.

c} Only those communications which concern the business and operational
needs of

vessels.@@

d} There are no restrictions.

34\] What are the service requirements of all ship stations?

a} Each ship station must receive and acknowledge all communications
with any station in

the maritime mobile service.@@

b} Public correspondence services must be offered for any person during
the hours the radio

operator is normally on duty.

c} All Ship stations must maintain watch on 500 kHz, 2182 kHz and
156.800 MHz.

d} Reserve antennas, emergency power sources and alternate
communications installations

must be available.

35\] When may the operator of a ship radio station allow an unlicensed
person to speak over

the transmitter?

a} At no time. Only commercially licensed radio operators may modulate
the transmitting

apparatus.

b} When the station power does not exceed 200 watts peak envelope power.

c} When under the supervision of the licensed operator.@@

d} During the hours that the radio officer is normally off duty.

36\] What are the radio operator requirements of a cargo ship equipped
with a 1000 watt

peak-envelope-power radiotelephone station?

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} The operator must hold a GMDSS Radio Maintainer\'s License.

37\] What are the radio operator requirements of a small passenger ship
carrying more than

six passengers equipped with a 1000 watt carrier power radiotelephone
station?

a} The operator must hold a General Radiotelephone Operator or higher
class license.@@

b} The operator must hold a Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher class
license.

c} The operator must hold a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit or
higher class

license.

d} The operator must hold a GMDSS Radio Operator\'s License.

38\] 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.@@

39\] Which commercial radio operator license is required to install a
VHF transmitter in a

voluntarily equipped ship station?

a} A Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher class of license.

b} None, if installed by, or under the supervision of, the licensee of
the ship station and no

modifications are made to any circuits.@@

c} A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit or higher class of
license.

d} A General Radiotelephone Operator License.

40\] 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 type accepted 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.

41\] What is the Communication Act\'s definition of a \"passenger
ship\"?

a} Any ship which is used primarily in commerce for transporting persons
to and from

harbors or ports.

b} A vessel that carries or is licensed or certificated to carry more
than 12 passengers.@@

c} Any ship transporting more than six passengers for hire.

d} A vessel of any nation that has been inspected and approved as a
passenger carrying

vessel.

42\] What is a distress communication?

a} An internationally recognized communication indicating that the
sender is threatened by

grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.@@

b} Communications indicating that the calling station has a very urgent
message concerning

safety.

c} Radiocommunications which, if delayed, will adversely affect the
safety of life or

property.

d} An official radiocommunications notification of approaching
navigational or

meteorological hazards.

43\] Who may be granted a ship station license in the maritime service?

a} Anyone, including foreign governments.

b} Only FCC licensed operators holding a First or Second Class
Radiotelegraph Operator\'s

Certificate or the General Radiotelephone Operator License.

c} Vessels that have been inspected and approved by the U.S. Coast Guard
and Federal

Communications Commission.

d} The owner or operator of a vessel, or their subsidiaries.@@

44\] Who is responsible for the proper maintenance of station logs?

a} The station licensee and the radio operator in charge of the
station.@@

b} The station licensee.

c} The commercially licensed radio operator in charge of the station.

d} The ship\'s master and the station licensee.

45\] How long should station logs be retained when there are entries
relating to distress or

disaster situations?

a} Until authorized by the Commission in writing to destroy them.

b} Indefinitely, or until destruction is specifically authorized by the
U.S. Coast Guard.

c} For a period of three years from the date of entry unless notified by
the FCC.@@

d} For a period of one year from the date of entry.

46\] Where must ship station logs be kept during a voyage?

a} At the principal radiotelephone operating position.@@

b} They must be secured in the vessel\'s strongbox for safekeeping.

c} In the personal custody of the licensed commercial radio operator.

d} All logs are turned over to the ship\'s master when the radio
operator goes off duty.

47\] What is the antenna requirement of a radiotelephone installation
aboard a passenger

vessel?

a} The antenna must be located a minimum of 15 meters from the
radiotelegraph antenna.

b} An emergency reserve antenna system must be provided for
communications on 156.8

MHz.

c} The antenna must be vertically polarized and as non-directional and
efficient as is

practicable for the transmission and reception of ground waves over
seawater.@@

d} All antennas must be tested and the operational results logged at
least once during each

voyage.

48\] Where must the principal radiotelephone operating position be
installed in a ship station?

a} At the principal radio operating position of the vessel.

b} In the room or an adjoining room from which the ship is normally
steered while at

sea.@@

c} In the chart room, master\'s quarters or wheel house.

d} At the level of the main wheel house or at least one deck above the
ship\'s main deck.

49\] What are the technical requirements of a VHF antenna system aboard
a vessel?

a} The antenna must provide an amplification factor of at least 2.1 dbi.

b} The antenna must be vertically polarized and non-directional.@@

c} The antenna must be capable of radiating a signal a minimum of 150
nautical miles on

156.8 MHz.

d} The antenna must be constructed of corrosion-proof aluminum and
capable of proper

operation during an emergency.

50\] How often must the radiotelephone installation aboard a small
passenger boat be

inspected?

a} Equipment inspections are required at least once every 12 months.

b} When the vessel is first placed in service and every 2 years
thereafter.

c} At least once every five years.@@

d} A minimum of every 3 years, and when the ship is within 75 statute
miles of an FCC

field office.

51\] How far from land may a small passenger vessel operate when
equipped only with a

VHF radiotelephone installation?

a} No more than 20 nautical miles from the nearest land if within the
range of a VHF public

coast or U.S. Coast Guard station.@@

b} No more than 100 nautical miles from the nearest land.

c} No more than 20 nautical miles unless equipped with a reserve power
supply.

d} The vessel must remain within the communications range of the nearest
coast station at

all times.

52\] 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 side band 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.

53\] What is a Class \"A\" EPIRB?

a} An alerting device notifying mariners of imminent danger.

b} A satellite-based maritime distress and safety alerting system.

c} An automatic, battery-operated emergency position indicating
radiobeacon that floats free

of a sinking ship.@@

d} A high efficiency audio amplifier.

54\] What are the radio watch requirements of a voluntary ship?

a} While licensees are not required to operate the ship radio station,
general purpose watches

must be maintained if they do.@@

b} Radio watches must be maintained on 500 kHz, 2182 kHz and 156.800
MHz, but no

station logs are required.

c} Radio watches are optional but logs must be maintained of all medium,
high frequency

and VHF radio operation.

d} Radio watches must be maintained on the 156-158 MHz, 1600-4000 KHz
and 4000-23000

kHz bands.

55\] What is the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System?

a} A voluntary organization of mariners who maintain radio watch on 500
kHz, 2182 kHz

and 156.800 MHz.

b} An international system operated by the Coast Guard providing
coordination of search and

rescue efforts.@@

c} A coordinated radio direction finding effort between the Federal
Communications

Commission and U.S. Coast Guard to assist ships in distress.

d} A satellite-based distress and safety alerting program operated by
the U.S. Coast Guard.

56\] What is a bridge-to-bridge station?

a} An internal communications system linking the wheel house with the
ship\'s primary radio

operating position and other integral ship control points.

b} A inland waterways and coastal radio station serving ship stations
operating within the

United States.

c} A portable ship station necessary to eliminate frequent application
to operate a ship station

on board different vessels.

d} A VHF radio station located on a ship\'s navigational bridge or main
control station that is

used only for navigational communications.@@

57\] Which of the following statements is true as to ships subject to
the Safety Convention?

a} A cargo ship participates in international commerce by transporting
goods between

harbors.

b} Passenger ships carry six or more passengers for hire as opposed to
transporting

merchandise.

c} A cargo ship is any ship that is not licensed or certificated to
carry more than 12

passengers.@@

d} Cargo ships are FCC inspected on an annual basis while passenger
ships undergo U.S.

Coast Guard inspections every six months.

58\] What is a \"passenger carrying vessel\" when used in reference to
the Great Lakes Radio

Agreement?

a} A vessel that is licensed or certificated to carry more than twelve
passengers.

b} Any ship carrying more than six passengers for hire.@@

c} Any ship, the principal purpose of which is to ferry persons on the
Great Lakes and other

inland waterways.

d} A ship which is used primarily for transporting persons and goods to
and from domestic

harbors or ports.

59\] How do the FCC\'s Rules define a power-driven vessel?

a} A ship that is not manually propelled or under sail.

b} Any ship propelled by machinery.@@

c} A watercraft containing a motor with a power rating of at least 3 HP.

d} A vessel moved by mechanical equipment at a rate of 5 knots or more.

60\] How do the rules define \"navigational communications\"?

a} Safety communications pertaining to the maneuvering or directing of
vessels

movements.@@

b} Important communications concerning the routing of vessels during
periods of

meteorological crisis.

c} Telecommunications pertaining to the guidance of maritime vessels in
hazardous waters.

d} Radio signals consisting of weather, sea conditions, notices to
mariners and potential

dangers.

61\] What traffic management service is operated by the U.S. Coast Guard
in certain

designated water areas to prevent ship collisions, groundings and
environmental harm?

a} Water safety management bureau (WSMB).

b} Vessel traffic service (VTS).@@

c} Ship movement and safety agency (SMSA).

d} Interdepartmental harbor and port patrol (IHPP).

62\] What action must be taken by the owner or operator of a vessel who
changes its name?

a} A Request for Ship License Modification (RSLM) must be submitted to
the FCC\'s

licensing facility.

b} The Engineer-in-Charge of the nearest FCC field office must be
informed.

c} The Federal Communications Commission in Gettysburg, PA, must be
notified in

writing.@@

d} Written confirmation must be obtained from the U.S. Coast Guard.

63\] When may a shipboard radio operator make a transmission in the
maritime services not

addressed to a particular station or stations?

a} General CQ calls may only be made when the operator is off duty and
another operator is

on watch.

b} Only during the transmission of distress, urgency or safety signals
or messages, or to test

the station.@@

c} Only when specifically authorized by the master of the ship.

d} When the radio officer is more than 12 miles from shore and the
nearest ship or coast

station is unknown.

64\] What is the order of priority of radiotelephone communications in
the maritime services?

a} Distress calls and signals, followed by communications preceded by
urgency and safety

signals.@@

b} Alarm, radio-direction finding, and health and welfare
communications.

c} Navigation hazards, meteorological warnings, priority traffic

d} Government precedence, messages concerning safety of life and
protection of property

and traffic concerning grave and imminent danger.

65\] What should a station operator do before making a transmission?

a} Transmit a general notification that the operator wishes to utilize
the channel.

b} Except for the transmission of distress calls, determine that the
frequency is not in use by

monitoring the frequency before transmitting.@@

c} Check transmitting equipment to be certain it is properly calibrated.

d} Ask if the frequency is in use.

66\] What is the proper procedure for testing a radiotelephone
installation?

a} Transmit the station\'s call sign, followed by the word \"test\" on
the radio channel being

used for the test.@@

b} A dummy antenna must be used to insure the test will not interfere
with ongoing

communications.

c} Permission for the voice test must be requested and received from the
nearest public coast

station.

d} Short tests must be confined to a single working frequency and must
never be conduct

67\] 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.

68\] What FCC authorization is required to operate a VHF transmitter on
board a vessel

voluntarily equipped with radio and sailing on a domestic voyage?

a} No radio operator license or permit is required.@@

b} Marine Radio Operator Permit.

c} Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.

d} General Radiotelephone Operator License.

69\] On what frequencies does the Communications Act require radio
watches by compulsory

radiotelephone stations?

a} Watches are required on 500 kHz and 2182 kHz.

b} Continuous watch is required on 2182 kHz only.

c} On all frequencies between 405-535 kHz, 1605-3500 kHz and 156-162
MHz.

d} Watches are required on 2182 kHz and 156.800 MHz.@@

70\] What is the purpose of the international radiotelephone alarm
signal?

a} To notify nearby ships of the loss of a person or persons overboard.

b} To call attention to the upcoming transmission of an important
meteorological warning.

c} To alert radio officers monitoring watch frequencies of a forthcoming
distress, urgency or

safety message.

d} To actuate automatic devices giving an aural alarm to attract the
attention of the operator

where there is no listening watch on the distress frequency.@@

71\] What is the proper procedure for making a correction in the station
log?

a} The ship\'s master must be notified, approve and initial all changes
to the station log.

b} The mistake may be erased and the correction made and initialled only
by the radio

operator making the original error.

c} The original person making the entry must strike out the error,
initial the correction and

indicate the date of correction.@@

d} Rewrite the new entry in its entirety directly below the incorrect
notation and initial the

change.

72\] What authorization is required to operate a 350 watt PEP maritime
voice station on

frequencies below 30 MHz aboard a small non-commercial pleasure vessel?

a} Third Class Radiotelegraph Operator\'s Certificate.

b} General Radiotelephone Operator License.

c} Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.@@

d} Marine Radio Operator Permit.

73\] What is selective calling?

a} A coded transmission directed to a particular ship station.@@

b} A radiotelephony communication directed at a particular ship station.

c} An electronic device which uses a discriminator circuit to filter out
unwanted signals.

d} A telegraphy transmission directed only to another specific
radiotelegraph station.

74\] In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the letters D, N, and O are
represented by the

words:

a} Delta, November, Oscar.@@

b} Denmark, Neptune, Oscar.

c} December, Nebraska, Olive.

d} Delta, Neptune, Olive.

75\] When is it legal to transmit high power on channel 13?

a} Failure of vessel being called to respond.

b} In a blind situation such as rounding a bend in a river.

c} During an emergency.

d} All of these.@@

76\] What must be in operation when no operator is standing watch on a
compulsory radio

equipped vessel while out at sea?

a} An auto alarm.@@

b} Indicating Radio Beacon signals.

c} Distress-Alert signal device.

d} Radiotelegraph transceiver set to 2182 kHz.

77\] When may a bridge-to-bridge transmission be more than 1 watt?

a} When broadcasting a distress message.

b} When rounding a bend in a river or traveling in a blind spot.

c} When calling the Coast Guard.

d} When broadcasting a distress message and rounding a bend ina river or
traveling in a

blind spot.@@

78\] When are EPIRB batteries changed?

a} After emergency use; after battery life expires.

b} After emergency use; as per manufacturers instructions marked on
outside of transmitter

with month and year replacement date.@@

c} After emergency use; every 12 months when not used.

d} Whenever voltage drops to less than 50% of full charge.

79\] The radiotelephone distress message consists of:

a} MAYDAY spoken three times, call sign and name of vessel in distress.

b} Particulars of its position, latitude and longitude, and other
information which might

facilitate rescue, such as length, color and type of vessel, number of
persons on board.

c} Nature of distress and kind of assistance desired.

d} All of these.@@

80\] If a ship sinks, what device is designed to float free of the
mother ship, is turned on

automatically and transmits a distress signal?

a} EPIRB on 121.5 MHz/243 MHz or 406.025 MHz.@@

b} EPIRB on 2182 kHz and 405.025 kHz.

c} Bridge-to-bridge transmitter on 2182 kHz.

d} Auto alarm keyer on any frequency.

81\] International laws and regulations require a silent period on 2182
kHz:

a} For three minutes immediately after the hour.

b} For three minutes immediately after the half-hour.

c} For the first minute of every quarter-hour.

d} For three minutes immeidately after the hour and the half-hour.@@

82\] How should the 2182 kHz auto-alarm be tested?

a} On a different frequency into antenna.

b} On a different frequency into dummy load.@@

c} On 2182 KHz into antenna.

d} Only under U.S. Coast Guard authorization.

83\] What is the average range of VHF marine transmissions?

a} 150 miles.

b} 50 miles.

c} 20 miles.@@

d} 10 miles.

84\] A ship station using VHF bridge-to-bridge Channel 13:

a} May be identified by call sign and country of origin.

b} Must be identified by call sign and name of vessel.

c} May be identified by the name of the ship in lieu of call sign.@@

d} Does not need to identify itself within 100 miles from shore.

85\] When using a SSB station on 2182 kHz or VHF-FM on Channel 16:

a} Preliminary call must not exceed 30 seconds.

b} If contact is not made, you must wait at least 2 minutes before
repeating the call.

c} Once contact is established you must switch to a working frequency.

d} All of these.@@

86\] By international agreement which ships must carry radio equipment
for the safety of life

at sea?

a} Cargo ships of more than 300 gross tons and vessels carrying more
than 12

passengers.@@

b} All ships traveling more than 100 miles out to sea.

c} Cargo ships of more than 100 gross tons and passenger vessels on
international deep-sea

voyages.

d} All cargo ships of more than 100 gross tons.

87\] What is the most important practice that a radio operator must
learn?

a} Monitor the channel before transmitting.@@

b} Operate with lowest power necessary.

c} Test a radiotelephone transmitter daily.

d} Always listen to 121.5 MHz.

88\] Portable ship radio transceivers operated as associated ship units:

a} Must be operated on the safety and calling frequency 156.8 MHz
(Channel 16) or a VHF

intership frequency.

b} May not be used from shore without a separate license.

c} Must only communicate with the ship station with which it is
associated or with

associated portable ship units.

d} All of these.@@

89\] Which is a radiotelephony calling and distress frequency?

a} 500 kHz.

b} 2182 kHz.@@

c} 156.3 MHz.

d} 3113 kHz.

90\] What is the priority of communications?

a} Distress, urgency, safety and radio direction finding.@@

b} Safety, distress, urgency and radio direction finding.

c} Distress, safety, radio direction finding, search and rescue.

d} Radio direction finding, distress and safety.

91\] Cargo ships of 300 to 1600 gross tons should be able to transmit a
minimum range of:

a} 75 miles.

b} 150 miles.@@

c} 200 miles.

d} 300 miles.

92\] Radiotelephone stations required to keep logs of their
transmissions must include:

a} Station, date and time.

b} Name of operator on duty.

c} Station call signs with which communication took place.

d} All of these.@@

93\] Each cargo ship of the United States which is equipped with a
radiotelephone station for

compliance with Part II of Title III of the Communications Act shall
while being navigated

outside of a harbor or port keep a continuous and efficient watch on:

a} 2182 kHz.

b} 156.8 MHz.

c} 2182 kHz and 156.8 MHz.@@

d} Monitor all frequencies within the 2000 kHz to 27500 kHz band used
for

communications.

94\] What call should you transmit on channel 16 if your ship is
sinking?

a} SOS three times.

b} MAYDAY three times.@@

c} PAN three times.

d} URGENCY three times.

95\] Under normal circumstances, what do you do if the transmitter
aboard your ship is

operating off-frequency, overmodulating or distorting?

a} Reduce to low power.

b} Stop transmitting.@@

c} Reduce audio volume level.

d} Make a notation in station operating log.

96\] The urgency signal has lower priority than:

a} Direction finding.

b} Distress.@@

c} Safety.

d} Security.

97\] The primary purpose of bridge-to-bridge communications is:

a} Search and rescue emergency calls only.

b} All short range transmission aboard ship.

c} Transmission of Captain\'s orders from the bridge.

d} Navigational communications.@@

98\] What is the international VHF digital selective calling channel?

a} 2182 kHz.

b} 156.35 MHz.

c} 156.525 MHz.@@

d} 500 kHz.

99\] When your transmission is ended and you expect no response, say:

a} BREAK.

b} OVER.

c} ROGER.

d} CLEAR.@@

100\] When attempting to contact other vessels on Channel 16:

a} Limit calling to 30 seconds.

b} If no answer is received, wait 2 minutes before calling vessel again.

c} Channel 16 is used for emergency calls only.

d} Limit calling to 30 seconds and if no answer is received, wait 2
minutes before calling

vessel again.@@

101\] When a message has been received and will be complied with, say:

a} MAYDAY.

b} OVER.

c} ROGER.

d} WILCO.@@

102\] The FCC may suspend an operator license upon proof that the
operator:

a} Has assisted another to obtain a license by fraudulent means.

b} Has willfully damaged transmitter equipment.

c} Has transmitted obscene language.

d} Any of these.@@

103\] What channel must compulsorily equipped vessels monitor at all
times in the open sea?

a} Channel 8, 156.4 MHz.

b} Channel 16, 156.8 MHz.@@

c} Channel 22A, 157.1 MHz.

d} Channel 6, 156.3 MHz.

104\] When testing is conducted on 2182 kHz or 156.8 MHz testing should
not continue for

more than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in any 5 minute period.

a} 10 seconds.@@

b} 1 minute.

c} 2 minutes.

d} None of these.

105\] Which VHF channel is used only for digital selective calling?

a} Channel 70.@@

b} Channel 16

c} Channel 22A.

d} Channel 6.

106\] VHF ship station transmitters must have the capability of reducing
carrier power to:

a} 1 watt.@@

b} 10 watts.

c} 25 watts.

d} 50 watts.

107\] The system of substituting words for corresponding letters is
called:

a} International code system.

b} Phonetic system.@@

c} Mnemonic system.

d} 10 codes.

108\] How long should station logs be retained when there are no entries
relating to distress

or disaster situations?

a} For a period of three years from the date of entry unless notified by
the FCC.

b} Until authorized by the Commission in writing to destroy them.

c} Indefinitely, or until destruction is specifically authorized by the
U.S. Coast Guard.

d} For a period of one year from the date of entry.@@

109\] The auto alarm device for generating signals shall be:

a} Tested monthly using a dummy load.

b} Tested every three months using a dummy load.

c} Tested weekly using an dummy load.@@

d} None of these.

110\] Licensed radiotelephone operators are not required on board ships
for:

a} Voluntarily equipped ship stations on domestic voyages operating on
VHF channels.

b} Ship radar, provided the equipment is non-tunable, pulse type
magnetron and can be

operated by means of exclusively external controls.

c} Installation of a VHF transmitter in a ship station where the work is
performed by or

under the immediate supervision of the licensee of the ship station.

d} Any of these.@@

111\] Under what license are hand-held transceivers covered when used on
board a ship at

sea?

a} The ship station license.@@

b} Under the authority of the licensed operator.

c} Walkie-talkie radios are illegal to use at sea.

d} No license is needed.

112\] What should an operator do to prevent interference?

a} Turn off transmitter when not in use.

b} Monitor channel before transmitting.

c} Transmissions should be as brief as possible.

d} Monitor channel before transmitting and make transmissions as brief
as possible.@@

113\] Identify a ship station\'s radiotelephone transmissions by:

a} Country of registration.

b} Call sign.@@

c} Port of registry.

d} Name of vessel operator.

114\] Maritime emergency radios should be tested:

a} Before each voyage.

b} Weekly while the ship is at sea.

c} Every 24 hours.

d} Before each voyage and weekly while the ship is at sea.@@

115\] The URGENCY signal concerning the safety of a ship, aircraft or
person shall be sent

only on the authority of:

a} Master of ship.

b} Person responsible for mobile station.

c} Either Master of ship or person responsible for mobile station.@@

d} An FCC licensed operator.

116\] Survival craft emergency transmitter tests may NOT be made:

a} For more than 10 seconds.

b} Without using station call sign, followed by the word \"test.\"

c} Within 5 minutes of a previous test.

d} All of these.@@

117\] International laws and regulations require a silent period on 2182
kHz:

a} For three minutes immediately after the hour.

b} For three minutes immediately after the half-hour.

c} For the first minute of every quarter-hour.

d} For three minutes immediately after the hour and half-hour.@@

118\] How should the 2182 kHz auto alarm be tested?

a} On a different frequency into antenna.

b} On a different frequency into dummy load.@@

c} On 2182 kHz into dummy load.

d} On 2182 kHz into antenna.

119\] Each cargo ship of the United States which is equipped with a
radiotelephone station

for compliance with the Safety Convention shall, while at sea:

a} Not transmit on 2182 kHz during emergency conditions.

b} Keep the radiotelephone transmitter operating at full

100% carrier power for maximum reception on 2182 KHz.

c} Reduce peak envelope power on 156.8 MHz during emergencies.

d} Keep continuous watch on 2182 kHz using a watch receiver

having a loudspeaker and auto alarm distress frequency watch receiver.@@

120\] What is the procedure for testing a 2182 kHz ship radiotelephone
transmitter with full

carrier power while out at sea?

a} Reduce to low power, then transmit test tone.

b} Switch transmitter to another frequency before testing.

c} Simply say: \"This is (call letters) testing.\" If all

meters indicate normal values, it is assumed transmitter is operating
properly.@@

d} It is not permitted to test on the air.

121\] If your transmitter is producing spurious harmonics or is
operating at a deviation from

the technical requirements of the station authorization:

a} Continue operating until returning to port.

b} Repair problem within 24 hours.

c} Cease transmission.@@

d} Reduce power immediately.

122\] As an alternative to keeping watch on a working frequency in the
band 1600-4000 kHz,

an operator must tune station receiver to monitor 2182 kHz:

a} At all times.@@

b} During distress calls only.

c} During daytime hours of service.

d} During the silence periods each hour.

123\] An operator or maintainer must hold a General Radiotelephone
Operator License to:

a} Adjust or repair FCC licensed transmitters in the aviation, maritime
and international

fixed public radio services.

b} Operate voluntarily equipped ship maritime mobile or aircraft
transmitters with more than

1,000 watts of peak envelope power.

c} Operate radiotelephone equipment with more than 1,500 watts of peak
envelope power on

cargo ships over 300 gross tons.

d} All of these.@@

124\] What is the radiotelephony calling and distress frequency?

a} 500 kHz.

b} 500R122JA.

c} 2182 kHz.@@

d} 2182R2647.

125\] If a ship radio transmitter signal becomes distorted:

a} Cease operations.@@

b} Reduce transmitter power.

c} Use minimum modulation.

d} Reduce audio amplitude.

126\] Tests of survival craft radio equipment, EXCEPT EPIRBs and two-way
radiotelephone

equipment, must be conducted:

a} At weekly intervals while the ship is at sea.

b} Within 24 hours prior to departure when a test has not been conducted
within a week of

departure.

c} At weekly intervals while the ship is at sea and within 24 hours
prior to departure when a

test has not been conducted within a week of departuree.@@

d} When required by the Commission.

127\] Each cargo ship of the United States which is equipped with a
radiotelephone station

for compliance with Part II of Title III

of the Communications Act shall while being navigated outside of

a harbor or port keep a continuous watch on:

a} 2182 kHz.

b} 156.8 Mhz.

c} 2182 kHz and 156.8 MHz.@@

d} Cargo ships are exempt from radio watch regulations.

128\] When may you test a radiotelephone transmitter on the air?

a} Between midnight and 6:00 AM local time.

b} Only when authorized by the Commission.

c} At any time as necessary to assure proper operation.@@

d} After reducing transmitter power to 1 watt.

129\] What is the required daytime range of a radiotelephone station
aboard a 900 ton ocean

going cargo vessel?

a} 25 miles.

b} 50 miles.

c} 150 miles.@@

d} 500 miles.

130\] What do you do if the transmitter aboard your ship is operating
off-frequency,

overmodulating or distorting?

a} Reduce to low power.

b} Stop transmitting.@@

c} Reduce audio volume level.

d} Make a notation in station operating log.

131\] What is the authorized frequency for an on-board ship repeater for
use with a mobile

transmitter operating at 467.750 MHz?

a} 457.525 MHz.@@

b} 467.775 MHz.

c} 467.800 MHz.

d} 467.825 MHz.

132\] Survival craft EPIRBs are tested:

a} With a manually activated test switch.

b} With a dummy load having the equivalent impedance of the antenna
affixed to the

EPIRB.

c} With radiation reduced to a level not to exceed 25 microvolts per
meter.

d} All of these.@@

133\] What safety signal call word is spoken three times, followed by
the station call letters

spoken three times, to announce a storm warning, danger to navigation,
or special aid to

navigation?

a} PAN.

b} MAYDAY.

c} SECURITY.@@

d} SAFETY.

134\] When should both the call sign and the name of the ship be
mentioned during

radiotelephone transmissions?

a} At all times.

b} During an emergency.@@

c} When transmitting on 2182 kHz.

d} Within 100 miles of any shore.

135\] How often is the auto alarm tested?

a} During the 5-minute silent period.

b} Monthly on 121.5 MHz using a dummy load.

c} Weekly on frequencies other than the 2182 kHz distress frequency
using a dummy

antenna.@@

d} Each day on 2182 kHz using a dummy antenna.

136\] One nautical mile is approximately equal to how many statute
miles?

a} 1.61 statute miles.

b} 1.83 statute miles.

c} 1.15 statute miles.@@

d} 1.47 statute miles.

137\] A reserve power source must be able to power all radio equipment
plus an emergency

light system for how long?

a} 24 hours.

b} 12 hours.

c} 8 hours.

d} 6 hours.@@

138\] Frequencies used for portable communications on board ship:

a} 9300-9500 MHz.

b} 1636.5-1644 MHz.

c} 2900-3100 MHz.

d} 457.525-467.825 MHz.@@

139\] In the FCC rules the frequency band from 30 to 300 MHz is also
known as:

a} Very High Frequency (VHF).@@

b} Ultra High Frequency (UHF).

c} Medium Frequency (MF).

d} High Frequency (HF).

140\] What channel must VHF-FM equipped vessels monitor at all times the
station is

operated?

a} Channel 8; 156.4 MHz.

b} Channel 16; 156.8 MHz.@@

c} Channel 5A; 156.25 MHz.

d} Channel 1A; 156.07 MHz.

141\] When testing is conducted within the 2170-2194 kHz and 156.75-
156.85 MHz. bands,

transmissions should not continue for more than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
in any 15 minute period.

a} 30 seconds.@@

b} 1 minute.

c} 5 minutes.

d} No limitation.

142\] What emergency radio testing is required for cargo ships?

a} Tests must be conducted weekly while ship is at sea.

b} Full power carrier tests into dummy load.

c} Specific gravity check in lead acid batteries, or voltage under load
for dry cell batteries.

d} All of these.@@

143\] The master or owner of a vessel must apply how many days in
advance for an FCC

ship inspection?

a} 60 days.

b} 30 days.

c} 3 days.@@

d} 24 hours.

144\] Marine transmitters should be modulated between:

a} 75%-100%.@@

b} 70%-105%

c} 85%-100%

d} 75%-120%

145\] What is a good practice when speaking into a microphone in a noisy
location?

a} Overmodulation.

b} Change phase in audio circuits.

c} Increase monitor audio gain.

d} Shield microphone with hands.@@

146\] When pausing briefly for station copying message to acknowledge,
say:

a} BREAK.@@

b} OVER.

d} WILCO.

d} STOP.

147\] Overmodulation is often caused by:

a} Turning down audio gain control.

b} Station frequency drift.

c} Weather conditions.

d} Shouting into microphone.@@

148\] To indicate a response is expected, say:

a} WILCO.

b} ROGER.

c} OVER.@@

d} BREAK.

149\] When all of a transmission has been received, say:

a} ATTENTION.

b} ROGER.@@

c} RECEIVED.

d} WILCO.

150\] What information must be included in a DISTRESS message?

a} Name of vessel.

b} Location.

c} Type of distress and specifics of help requested.

d} All of these.@@

151\] The maritime MF radiotelephone silence periods begin at
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ minutes

past the UTC hour.

a} :15 , :45.

b} :00 , :30.@@

c} :20, :40.

d} :05 , :35.

152\] A marine public coast station operator may not charge a fee for
what type of

communication?

a} Port Authority transmissions.

b} Storm updates.

c} Distress.@@

d} All of these.

153\] Which of the following represent the first three letters of the
phonetic alphabet?

a} Alpha Bravo Charlie.@@

b} Adam Baker Charlie.

c} Alpha Baker Crystal.

d} Adam Brown Chuck.

154\] Two way communications with both stations operating on the same
frequency is:

a} Radiotelephone.

b} Duplex.

c} Simplex.@@

d} Multiplex.

155\] When a ship is sold:

a} New owner must apply for a new license.@@

b} FCC inspection of equipment is required.

c} Old license is valid until it expires.

d} Continue to operate; license automatically transfers with ownership.

156\] What is the second in order of priority?

a} URGENT.@@

b} DISTRESS.

c} SAFETY.

d} MAYDAY.

157\] Portable ship units, hand-helds or walkie-talkies used as an
associated ship unit:

a} Must operate with 1 watt and be able to transmit on Channel 16.

b} May communicate only with the mother ship and other portable units
and small boats

belonging to mother ship.

c} Must not transmit from shore or to other vessels.

d} All of these.@@

158\] The HF (high frequency) band is:

a} 3 - 30 MHz.@@

b} 3 - 30 GHz.

c} 30 - 300 MHz.

d} 300 - 3000 MHz.

159\] Omega operates in what frequency band?

a} Below 3 kHz.

b} 3 - 30 kHz.@@

c} 30 - 300 kHz.

d} 300 -3000 kHz.

160\] 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.@@

161\] Loran C operates in what frequency band?

a} VHF; 30 -300 MHz.

b} HF; 3 30 MHz.

c} MF; 300 - 3000 kHz.

d} LF; 30-300 kHz.@@

162\] What has most priority:

a} URGENT.

b} DISTRESS.@@

c} SAFETY.

d} SECURITY.

163\] When and how may Class A and B EPIRBs be tested?

a} Within the first 5 minutes of the hour; tests not to exceed 3 audible
sweeps or one

second, whichever is longer.@@

b} Within first 3 minutes of hour; tests not to exceed 30 seconds.

c} Within first 1 minute of hour, test not to exceed 1 minute.

d} At any time ship is at sea.

164\] When is the Silent Period on 2182 kHz, when only emergency
communications may

occur?

a} One minute at the beginning of every hour and half hour.

b} At all times.

c} No designated period; silence is maintained only when a distress call
is received.

d} Three minutes at the beginning of every hour and half hour.@@

165\] What is the frequency range of UHF?

a} 0.3 to 3 GHz.@@

b} 0.3 to 3 MHz.

c} 3 to 30 kHz.

d} 30 to 300 MHz.

166\] A room temperature of + 30.0 degrees Celsius is equivalent to how
many degrees

Fahrenheit?

a} 104.

b} 83.

c} 95.

d} 86.@@

167\] Atmospheric noise or static is not a great problem:

a} At frequencies below 20 MHz.

b} At frequencies below 5 MHz.

c} At frequencies above 1 MHz.

d} At frequencies above 30 MHz.@@

168\] Frequencies which have substantially straight-line propagation
characteristics similar to

that of light waves are:

a} Frequencies below 500 kHz.

b} Frequencies between 500 kHz and 1,000 kHz.

c} Frequencies between 1,000 kHz and 3,000 kHz.

d} Frequencies above 50,000 kHz.@@

169\] In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the letters E, M, and S
are represented by the

words:

a} Echo, Michigan, Sonar.

b} Equator, Mike, Sonar.

c} Echo, Mike, Sierra.@@

d} Element, Mister, Scooter.

170\] What is the international radiotelephone distress call?

a} \"SOS, SOS, SOS; THIS IS;\" followed by the call sign of the station
(repeated 3 times).

b} \"MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY; THIS IS;\" followed by the call sign (or
name, if no

call sign assigned) of the mobile station in distress, spoken three
times.@@

c} For radiotelephone use, any words or message which will attract
attention may be used.

d} The alternating two tone signal produced by the radiotelephone alarm
signal generator.