Subelement 1 -- Rules & Regs 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.@@ d} The alternating two tone signal produced by the radiotelephone alarm signal generator.