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.