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Revision Questions LROCP
1.
To whom should urgency calls and messages be addressed?
a) To any station on working channels only
b) To all stations only
c) To all or an individual station
d) To the police by mobile telephone
2.
What radiotelephony priority signal should always be used before distress traffic?
a) Seelonce Mayday
b) All Stations
c) Mayday
d) Pan Pan
3.
How long should the 406 MHz EPIRB be capable of transmitting?
a) Minimum - 48 hours
b) Minimum - 24 hours
c) Minimum -12 hours
d) Minimum - 96 hours
4.
What is the VHF band of Frequencies?
a) 300 to 3000 MHz
b) 3 to 30 MHz
c) 300 to 3000 KHz (or 3 Mhz)
d) 30 to 300 MHz
5.
Is an individual VHF transceiver apparatus in an Australian vessel required to be licenced?
a) The requirements are the same as for the MF/HF Transceivers
b) No, it is authorised by a general marine ship station class licence
c) Yes, individual VHF transceivers are licenced
d) The requirements are the same as for a satellite phone
6.
Which of the following frequencies is available for safety warnings from Maritime Communications Stations?
a) 8176 kHz
b) 2638 kHz
c) 8291 kHz
d) 4125 kHz
7.
In the COSPAS-SARSAT system, what type of orbit is used by LEO satellites?
a) Stationary over equator
b) Polar
c) Global
d) LUTs
8.
In the COSPAS-SARSAT system, what type of orbit is used by Geo satellites?
a) Stationary over equator
b) LUTs
c) Polar
d) Global
9.
What frequency or channels are Maritime Safety Information messages broadcast on?
a) The distress, urgency and safety frequencies
b) On any telephony channel or frequency
c) On a DSC frequency or channel
d) On a working frequency or channel
10.
Whose authority is the vessel's radio station placed under?
a) The Master, skipper or person responsible for the safety of the vessel
b) No one
c) The crew member closest to the radio
d) The local coast guard
11.
What services are provided by Limited Coast Stations?
a) Radiotelephone calls to shore telephone subscribers
b) E-mail from vessels to addressees ashore
c) Transmission of time signals
d) Communications relating to the safety and movements of vessels in their area
12.
Initial routine calling of Sea Rescue Banff by the vessel Foxy Spirit on a VHF channel may be abbreviated to which of the following?
a) Sea Rescue Banff Foxy Spirit Foxy Spirit on ch16 how copy over
b) Foxy Spirit to Sea Rescue Banff come in, how copy?
c) Sea Rescue Banff this is Foxy Spirit (spoken twice) on Channel 16 suggest ch73 Over
d) This is Foxy Spirit (spoken 3 times) calling Sea rescue Banff (spoken 3 times) on Channel 16
13.
Who controls the order of communications between stations?
a) Any station
b) The station called
c) The calling station
d) There is no need to decide on the order
14.
Generally speaking, what range would you expect via marine VHF?
a) Long range
b) World range
c) Medium range
d) Short range
15.
What is the correct phonetic spelling of the vessel name PIPE DREAM?
a) Pop Ice Pop Ebb Danny Romeo Ebb Alto Music
b) Pipe Iron Pipe Edge Dodge Roger Edge Alpha Mint
c) Peter Idle Peter Ego Dream Rusty Ego Apple Mango
d) Papa India Papa Echo Delta Romeo Echo Alfa Mike
16.
Which of the following, in accordance with the Radiocommunications Act 1992, may incur extreme penalties?
a) Testing
b) False or deceptive distress, urgency or safety signals
c) Incorrect use of channels and frequencies
d) Unnecessary conversations on distress frequencies.
17.
Which marine VHF channel is used for ship to aircraft to co-ordinate search and rescue operations?
a) Channel 16
b) Channel 70
c) Channel 13
d) Channel 06
18.
What would be the total voltage if two 12 volt lead acid batteries connected in series?
a) 16 Volts
b) 6 Volts
c) 12 Volts
d) 24 Volts
19.
When may an activated EPIRB be switched off?
a) During daylight hours
b) With the permission of the nearest air traffic control
c) When rescue has been completed
d) After six hours in order to preserve battery power
20.
What priority signal is followed by an urgent message concerning safety?
a) Pan Pan
b) Securite
c) Routine
d) Mayday
21.
Which of the following is the correct distress call for a VHF Marine radio?
a) Two Rocks Two Rocks Two Rocks this is Songbird Songbird
b) Mayday Songbird calling ALL Stations Mayday
c) Songbird 503000123 Songbird 503000123 Songbird 503000123 to all stations Mayday Mayday Mayday
d) Mayday Mayday Mayday this is Songbird 503000123 Songbird 503000123 Songbird 503000123
22.
Whose authority is required before transmitting a distress call and message?
a) The vessel’s owner
b) The person on duty at the time
c) The master, skipper or person responsible for the safety of the vessel
d) No specific authority is required
23.
What would you do next after receiving a distress alert by VHF DSC?
a) Standby VHF Channel 16, and be prepared to write down in the radio log, any signals heard
b) Monitor all the distress frequencies
c) Standby on 2182 kHz, and be prepared to write down any signals heard
d) Immediately acknowledge the alert by DSC
24.
When and/or How may an EPIRB be tested?
a) With the permission of a limited coast station operated by a marine rescue organisation
b) When inside the steel hull of a vessel
c) With the permission of the nearest air traffic control
d) In accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for self-testing
25.
What should you do if no immediate reply is receive to the initial routine call?
a) Wait two minutes and repeat the call.
b) Repeat immediately.
c) Wait five minutes and repeat the call.
d) Call another station.
26.
What is the range of a marine VHF dependent on?
a) The position of the radio battery
b) The combined height of the transmitting and receiving antennas.
c) The combined length of the oars
d) The combined length of the oars
27.
To whom should safety calls and messages be addressed?
a) To any station on working channels only
b) To all stations only
c) To all or an individual station
d) To the police by mobile telephone
28.
What are the hours of operation for a limited coast station?
a) 24 hours a day, seven days a week
b) A minimum of 12 hours at weekends and public holidays
c) They are not fixed but determined by local requirements or State government legislation
d) A minimum of 12 hours daily
29.
What is the viewing range, or footprint, of the COSPAS-SARSAT low orbiting satellite?
a) Approximately 1000 km
b) Approximately 4000 km
c) Approximately 100 km
d) Approximately 200 km
30.
What does the word “OUT” indicate during an exchange of communications?
a) That reception difficulties are being experienced by one of the stations
b) That a change of frequency is necessary
c) That the other station is invited to respond
d) That the exchange is completed
31.
What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name HUON MISTRESS?
a) Harry Unto Onion Nero Magpie Invert Sugar Tomato Romeo Elvis Sugar Sugar
b) Hustle Under Open Nacho Music Indigo Spain Toledo Ruby Emerald Spain Spain
c) Hotel Uniform Oscar November Mike India Sierra Tango Romeo Echo Sierra Sierra
d) Happy Ugly Orange Nancy Magazine Intro Sienna Terrific Roger Elton Sienna Sienna
32.
What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name SKY BLUE?
a) Sierra Kilo Yankee Bravo Lima Uniform Echo
b) Siesta Karen Yoyo Black Lime Ultimate Egg
c) Sienna King Yellow Brown Ludo Under Echo
d) Sugar Kick Yard Brave Loco Undo East
33.
To whom should distress calls and messages be addressed?
a) To the police by mobile telephone
b) To all stations on the distress channel
c) To an individual station
d) To any station on working channels
34.
What VHF channel should a vessel maintain a listening watch on whilst at sea?
a) Channel 16
b) Channel 77
c) Channel 13
d) Channel 67
35.
What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name PHEONIX?
a) Papa Hotel Echo Oscar November India Xray
b) Poppy Hamlet Ego Oreos Nacho Indigo Xanadu
c) Pink Hermit East Over North Inside Xray
d) Peter Harry Elvis Oliver Norman Ian Xavier
36.
What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name WILD WAVE?
a) Whiskey indigo Ludo Delta Whiskey Apple Victor Ember
b) Wine India Lime Dolly Wine Alfa Viking Emma
c) Wave Igloo Loco Danny Wave Alto Vote Echo
d) Whiskey India Lima Delta Whiskey Alfa Victor Echo
37.
Which of the following is the correct sequence for a VHF marine radio distress message?
a) Vessel in position 4 miles out of Burnie Mayday Sinking with 8 persons on board
b) 503000091 we have a Mayday with 8 persons on board the Freya which is sinking fast
c) Mayday 8 persons on board Freya sinking 4 miles out of Burnie
d) Mayday Freya 503000091 4 miles out of Burnie sinking 8 persons on board EPIRB activated
38.
What expression is used to advise that distress working has finished and that normal traffic may be resumed?
a) Seelonce Feenee
b) Mayday Feenee
c) Seelonce Mayday
d) Mayday Relay
39.
When is the priority signal PAN PAN used?
a) To broadcast an urgent call
b) To broadcast a safety call
c) To broadcast a routine call
d) To broadcast a distress call
40.
What information is always contained in a DSC alert?
a) Type of radio transmitter being used
b) The MMSI
c) Working frequency for further communication
d) Name of the coast station being called
41.
What type of message may follow the safety (Securité) signal?
a) A general announcement
b) weather or navigational warning
c) A routine call
d) A telephone call to the nearest police station
42.
What type of station will be issued with an MMSI preceded with 00?
a) Aids to navigation
b) Country of registry
c) Specialist Search and Rescue Aircraft
d) Coast station
43.
What other navigational equipment is recommended to be interfaced with the DSC?
a) An EPIRB
b) A Global Position System (GPS)
c) A mobile phone system
d) An Automated Information System (AIS)
44.
Which of the following is the correct order for a MF/HF marine radio distress message?
a) Mayday - fire on board - require immediate assistance - 6 miles east of Fosters Inlet - abandoning ship
b) Wishing Star VKD5678- Mayday - abandoning ship - require assistance - Fire onboard - 6 miles east of Fosters Inlet
c) Wishing Star VKD5678 five persons onboard a 10 metre motor launch which is on fire - 6 miles east of Fosters Inlet require immediate assistance
d) Mayday Wishing Star VKD5678 - 6 miles east of Fosters Inlet - fire onboard and abandoning ship - 3 adults and 2 children onboard
45.
To whom should general or routine communications be addressed?
a) To an individual station
b) To all stations on the distress channel
c) To any station on working channels
d) To the police by mobile telephone
46.
What should be added to a lead acid battery when the electrolye is at a low level?
a) Distilled water
b) Sea water
c) A weak mixture of sulphuric acid and water.
d) Nothing as the liquid will be restored during the charging cycle.
47.
Is an acknowledgment expected for a safety message?
a) No
b) Always
c) Yes
d) Sometimes
48.
What is the Urgency Signal?
a) Pan Pan
b) Mayday
c) Securite
d) Seelonce
49.
What instrument is used to measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte of a lead acid battery?
a) A hydrometer
b) A barometer
c) A voltameter
d) A chronometer
50.
What is the purpose of an EPIRB?
a) To determine the geographical position of survivors in SAR operations
b) To allow a vessel in distress to talk to a rescue satellite
c) To alert other vessels that a life raft is in the water
d) To determine the geographical position of hazardous reefs.
51.
What do you do next if your distress call and message have not been acknowledged?
a) Immediately repeat the call and message
b) Wait
c) Wait until the next scheduled radio contact time with your shore base
d) Change to VHF Channel 67 and repeat the signal
52.
What would be the total voltage if two 6 volt lead acid batteries connected in series?
a) 6 Volts
b) 16 Volts
c) 24 Volts
d) 12 Volts
53.
Which of the following is the correct order for a VHF marine radio distress message?
a) Black Pearl - 4 miles West of Safety Bay - fire on board require immediate assistance - abandoning ship
b) Mayday - Black Pearl 503001234 - 4 miles West of Safety Bay - fire on board - abandoning ship - EPIRB activated
c) Mayday - Black Pearl 503001234 - fire on board - abandoning ship - EPIRB activated - 4 miles West of Safety Bay
d) Black Pearl - 4 miles West of Safety Bay - abandoning Ship - require immediate assistance
54.
What is the total voltage when two 6 volt lead acid batteries are connected in parallel?
a) 6 Volts
b) 24 Volts
c) 12 Volts
d) 3 Volts
55.
What should you do if no reply is received after three repeats of a routine call?
a) Call another station
b) Change to channel 70
c) Keep trying
d) Call emergency services
56.
Which method is used to determine the condition of a lead acid battery?
a) Measuring the temperature of the electrolyte.
b) Noting how often topping-up is necessary.
c) Estimating the amount of liquid inside each cell.
d) Measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
57.
What gas is produced by charging lead acid batteries?
a) Sulphur dioxide
b) Nitrogen
c) Chlorine
d) Hydrogen
58.
What is the total voltage when two 12 volt lead acid batteries are connected in parallel?
a) 6 Volts
b) 24 Volts
c) 12 Volts
d) 3 Volts
59.
What is the purpose of a Limited Coast Radio Station?
a) WAY FM radio stations.
b) Ship stations which communicate with vessels at sea.
c) To listen for EPIRB transmissions
d) Land stations established to communicate with vessels at sea.
60.
What is the general description of the SIMPLEX mode for communications?
a) Two way conversation using two frequencies
b) One way conversation using two separate frequencies
c) Two way conversation using paired frequencies
d) Transmission and reception on the same frequency
61.
What type of signal is transmitted from a 406 MHz EPIRB?
a) A brief burst of data
b) A continuous two tone alarm
c) A long radiotelephony signal
d) A short radiotelex transmission
62.
What is the correct procedure to establish communications with Coast Radio Broome on a MF/HF frequency?
a) This is Xanadu VJKA4567(spoken 3 times) to Coast Radio Broome (spoken 3 times), over
b) Xanadu VJKA4567 to Coast Radio Broome, come in please, over
c) Coast Radio Broome (spoken 3 times) this is Xanadu VJKA4567 (spoken 3 times), over
d) Coast Radio Broome this is Xanadu VJKA4567
63.
Which channels are monitored with the ‘dual watch’ control activated?
a) A working channel & 16
b) Channel 67 & 13
c) Channel 26 & 06
d) Channel 77 & 70
64.
What is the correct distress call for a MF/HF marine radio?
a) CallingTitan VJA4523, Mayday Mayday Mayday
b) Mayday Mayday Mayday, calling Sundance VJA2345
c) Mayday Mayday Mayday, this is Titan VJA4523Titan VJA4523Titan VJA4523 (vessel name x 3 )
d) This is Sundance (vessel name x 3), Mayday Mayday Mayday
65.
What is the correct phonetic spelling of the word SEA GYPSY?
a) Siesta Ego Alfie Ghost Yonder Poppy Sugar Yonder
b) Sierra Echo Alfa Golf Yankee Papa Sierra Yankee
c) Scarlet Egg Apple Green Yellow Pink Silver Yellow
d) Sarah Enter Alien Globe Yoyo Purple Sombrero Yoyo
66.
How often should operators provide station identification when transmitting?
a) Operators must provide station identification for every transmission
b) Operators need only identify their station when making the initial call
c) Station identification is not required
d) Station identification during local transmission is not required
67.
Which best describes the antenna for a marine VHF transceiver?
a) A long vertical whip or rod.
b) A short horizontal whip or rod.
c) A long horizontal whip or rod.
d) A short vertical whip or rod.
68.
What is the preferred method of subsequent communications after the transmission of a digital selective calling distress alert?
a) The Inmarsat satellite system
b) Narrow band direct printing (NBDP) techniques
c) By the use of standard radiotelephony procedures
d) Digital selective calling techniques
69.
What is the general description of a SART?
a) A portable, battery-powered device used by aircraft and vessels to locate whales.
b) A portable, battery-powered device used for radio telephony purposes.
c) A portable, battery-powered device used by vessels to show what other vessels are in the area.
d) A portable, battery-powered device used for position indication to searching aircraft and vessels
70.
What is the effect on a marine transceiver of corrosion on lead acid battery terminals?
a) A sharp burning sensation from the metal case of the transceiver during transmission
b) Damage to the battery
c) Power supply fuses which frequently 'blow'
d) Failure of transmission together with dimmed dial lights or channel display when the transmit button is pressed
71.
How is an activated 406 MHz EPIRB initially detected?
a) Aircraft only
b) Other small boats in the area
c) Large ships in the area
d) Satellites operating in the COSPAS-SARSAT system
72.
What identifying information does a 406 MHz EPIRB transmit?
a) The serial number
b) The name of owner
c) The Unique Identifier
d) The manufacturer
73.
Which of the following is an international radiotelephony distress and calling frequency?
a) 156.625 MHz (VHF channel 72)
b) 27.86 MHz (Channel 86)
c) 6364 kHz
d) 6215 kHz
74.
What is the nominal voltage per cell, of a lead acid battery?
a) 1 volts
b) 1.5 volts
c) 1.3 volt
d) 2 volts
75.
What type of land station receives EPIRB signal information?
a) A Local User Terminal
b) A Limited Coast Radio Station.
c) A Coast Radio Station
d) A Land Earth Station
76.
What specific gravity reading would be expected of a well maintained lead acid battery?
a) 1250 (or 1.250)
b) 1300 (or 1.300)
c) 1150 (or 1.150)
d) 1200 (or 1.200)
77.
What would you do next after receiving a distress alert by MF DSC?
a) Standby VHF Channel 16, and be prepared to write down in the radio log, any signals heard.
b) Monitor all the distress frequencies
c) Standby on 2182 kHz, and be prepared to write down any signals heard
d) Immediately acknowledge the alert by DSC
78.
What is the ability of a lead acid battery to produce current known as?
a) Voltage hour capacity
b) Volt-amp capacity
c) Ampere hour capacity
d) Current hour capacity
79.
Where, should a VHF antenna ideally be positioned?
a) At the stern of the boat
b) As high as possible, preferably at the top of a mast
c) On top of the VHF radio casing
d) On the cabin roof
80.
What is the purpose of a working frequency?
a) To exchange messages and public correspondence
b) To initiate a call from shore to ship
c) To exchange distress information
d) To initiate a call from ship to shore
81.
What satellite system can detect or receive EPIRB signals?
a) The Inmarsat-C system
b) The ACMA system
c) The NASA system
d) The COSPAS_SARSAT system
82.
Where are the land stations located in Australia that receive EPIRB information relayed from the satellite?
a) Perth and Canberra
b) Albany and Bundaberg
c) Darwin and Sydney
d) Brisbane and Hobart
83.
What does the expression ‘SEELONCE FEENEE’ indicate?
a) Normal working may be resumed after a distress situation
b) An urgent message is to follow
c) A distress situation is in progress and silence is required
d) Restricted working may be resumed
84.
Are radiotelephony transmissions permitted on the VHF channel allocated for digital selective calling?
a) Yes, but only by maritime communication stations
b) Yes
c) No
d) Sometimes
85.
What do the first three digits of a vessel's MMSI indicate?
a) Aids to navigation
b) Coast station
c) Specialist Search and Rescue Aircraft
d) Country of registry
86.
Which of the following is the correct sequence for a distress message for a MF/HF marine radio?
a) We have a Mayday with 5 persons on board the Jenny Wren which is sinking fast
b) Mayday Jenny Wren 5 miles NE Point Grim Sinking 5 persons on board
c) Vessel in position NE Point Grim by 5 miles Mayday sinking with 5 persons on board
d) Mayday 5 persons on board the Jenny Wren sinking nearly 5 miles NE off Point Grim.
87.
How are radio transmissions identified?
a) Date of vessel registration
b) Hello this is Jack calling
c) Country of origin
d) Vessel name, call sign (if available) or by other means such as the MMSI number.
88.
What is the purpose of the mute control on a MF/HF transceiver?
a) To stop annoying background atmospheric noise or radio interference
b) To fine tune received signals that sound distorted
c) To adjust the 'electrical' length of the antenna
d) To place the transceiver on standby
89.
What acid is contained in a lead acid battery electrolyte?
a) Bicarbonate
b) Hydrochloric
c) Sulphuric
d) Antacid
90.
Which of the following is an international distress and safety calling frequency?
a) 6507 kHz
b) 156.625 MHz (VHF channel 72)
c) 4464 kHz
d) 8291 kHz
91.
What priority signal is given to a message concerning a ‘man overboard’?
a) No priority
b) Safety
c) Urgent
d) Safety
92.
What is the marine VHF channel for distress voice communications?
a) Channel 06
b) Channel 16
c) Channel 70
d) Channel 13
93.
Which of the following is the correct distress call for a MF/HF marine radio?
a) Ulladulla Ulladulla Ulladulla this is Drifter Drifter 503004321
b) Mayday Mayday Mayday this is Drifter 503004321 Drifter 503004321 Drifter 503004321
c) Mayday Drifter 503004321 calling ALL Stations Mayday
d) Drifter Drifter Drifter to all stations Mayday Mayday Mayday
94.
Which of the following may follow the radiotelephony alarm signal?
a) Mayday
b) Securite
c) Seelonce
d) Pan Pan
95.
What is the purpose of the ‘squelch’ control?
a) To limit channel selection
b) To suppress the channel selector control
c) To prevent the annoying background roar
d) To adjust the signal level
96.
What is a VHF Repeater station?
a) A ship station
b) A coast guard facility
c) A limited coast installation
d) Unmanned shore installations designed to 'repeat' signals received
97.
Which of the following may follow the radiotelephony alarm signal?
a) A test transmission
b) The weather forecast by a coast station
c) A distress call and message
d) A safety message
98.
What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name JACARANDA?
a) Julius Alpha Charlie Alpha Roger Alpha November Danny Alpha
b) Juliett Alfa Charlie Alfa Romeo Alfa November Delta Alfa
c) Jack Alfa Charles Alfa Roger Alfa Norman Danny Alfa
d) Julie Aka Cat Aka Romeo Aka Nacho Della Aka
99.
What type of service is provided by Maritime Communications Stations?
a) Monitoring of HF DSC distress and safety frequencies
b) Weather fax and telex
c) Public correspondence by radiotelephony
d) Electronic mail by celestial communications
100.
Which of the following is a VHF working channel?
a) Channel 6
b) Channel 70
c) Channel 67
d) Channel 73
101.
What is the main function of an antenna-tuning unit (ATU) on a MF/HF transceiver?
a) To ensure maximum transfer of transmitted power to the antenna on different frequency bands
b) To fine tune incoming single sideband (SSB) signals that sound distorted
c) To cut out annoying receiver noise in the absence of incoming signals
d) To physically vary the length of the antenna
102.
What must you do if you accidentally activate an EPIRB?
a) Immediately advise the ACMA
b) Immediately advise the AMSA
c) Immediately advise the local voluntary marine rescue group.
d) Immediately advise the RCC
103.
When may the signal priority SEELONCE MAYDAY used?
a) A coast station, prior to sending an urgent medical message.
b) Any station to impose radio silence on interfering stations during in a distress situation.
c) Any station to indicate that distress working has finished
d) Only the ship station in distress or the station in control of distress traffic, to impose radio silence on interfering stations during a distress working.
104.
What does the distress signal MAYDAY indicate?
a) That the vessel, or persons on-board the vessel, have an urgent message to transmit.
b) That the vessel, or persons on-board, are in grave and imminent danger and require immediate assistance.
c) That a vessel, or persons on-board the vessel, require assistance to dock the vessel.
d) That a vessel, or persons on-board a vessel, no longer require assistance.
105.
What is the approximate duration of the orbiting satellites?
a) 60 minutes
b) 100 minutes
c) 200 minutes
d) 120 minutes
106.
How is the DSC transmission identified?
a) By the MSI
b) By AMSA
c) By the MID
d) By the MMSI
107.
What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name ECLIPSE?
a) Echo Charlie Lima India Papa Sierra Echo
b) Elvis Costello Ludo Indigo Peter Spot Elvis
c) Empty Cold Lunch Indigo Perfect Silver Empty
d) Egg Cheese Lime Inside Purple Sugar Egg
108.
What does the urgency signal PAN PAN indicate?
a) That a sending station has a very urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of a vessel, aircraft or person.
b) That a vessel, or persons on-board a vessel, no-longer require assistance.
c) That a vessel, or persons on-board the vessel, require assistance to dock the vessel.
d) That the vessel, or persons on-board, are in grave and imminent danger and require immediate assistance.
109.
What does the transmitter power selector control on a VHF marine transceiver do?
a) It controls the annoying background roar from the receiver.
b) It is used to minimise the effect of ignition noise.
c) It varies the power of the transmitting signal.
d) It activates the transmitter when pressed.
110.
Which control on a VHF transceiver should be adjusted to stop the constant noise from the loudspeaker when no signals are being received?
a) The dual watch control
b) The squelch control
c) The transmitter power selector control
d) The channel selector control
111.
What marine VHF channel may be used for the exchange of vessel to vessel safety information?
a) channel 16
b) Channel 70
c) Channel 06
d) Channel 13
112.
Which channel does marine VHF DSC operate on?
a) Channel 06
b) Channel 67
c) Channel 70
d) Channel 73
113.
What priority signal is transmitted to indicate that you have sighted a navigational hazard?
a) Pan Pan
b) Mayday
c) Securite
d) Seelonce
114.
To whom should general or routine communications be addressed?
a) To the police by mobile telephone
b) To an individual station only
c) To any station on working channels
d) To all stations on the distress channel
115.
What type of fuse should be used to replace a 'blown' fuse in the radio power leads?
a) A fuse of a higher rating
b) A Fuse recommended by the manufacturer
c) Any fuse of the same dimensions
d) A fuse of a lower rating
116.
What organisation registers EPIRBS?
a) ACMA
b) Australia Post
c) AMSA
d) AMC
117.
What is the correct distress call for a VHF marine radio?
a) Calling Seamist, Mayday Mayday Mayday
b) This is Seamist (vessel name x 3), Mayday Mayday Mayday
c) Mayday Mayday Mayday, calling Seamist
d) Mayday Mayday Mayday, this is Seamist (vessel name x 3 )
118.
What priority message would you broadcast when you have just noticed a buoy light that is not working?
a) A routine call
b) A telephone call to the nearest police station
c) A safety message to all stations
d) A general alert
119.
What is your obligation with respect to accepting distress traffic?
a) Acceptance is conditional.
b) Acceptance depends on where you are.
c) Acceptance is voluntary and you may continue what you are doing.
d) Acceptance is absolute and priority is given over all other calls.
120.
What should you do next if you are unsure of the identity of the calling station?
a) Relay the call to another station asking them to reply.
b) Ignore the call.
c) Request identity of the calling station.
d) Request the calling station to call another station.
121.
Secrecy or confidentiality does not apply to which of the following?
a) Received private telephone calls
b) Received ship’s business communications
c) Personal crew e-mail
d) Distress broadcasts.
122.
What does the word “RECEIVED” indicate during an exchange of communications?
a) That reception difficulties are being experienced by one of the stations
b) That I have received and understand your message
c) That the exchange is completed
d) That a change of frequency is necessary
123.
What part of the VHF radio wave is used for communications purposes?
a) Surface or ground waves.
b) Long waves.
c) Ocean waves
d) Earth curvature waves
124.
What Australian organisation issues DSC identity numbers?
a) AVCGA
b) ACMA
c) AMC
d) AMSA
125.
What does the safety signal SECURITE indicate?
a) That a vessel, or persons on-board the vessel, require assistance to dock the vessel.
b) That the vessel has a weather or navigational warning to transmit.
c) That the vessel, or persons on-board, are in grave and imminent danger and require immediate assistance.
d) That a vessel, or persons on-board a vessel, no longer require assistance.
126.
What expression should be used to acknowledge a received distress message?
a) Received Mayday
b) Roger your distress
c) Romeo Mayday
d) Mayday Received
127.
What does the word "OVER" indicate during radiotelephony communications?
a) That the exchange is completed
b) That I have received and understand your message
c) That the other station is invited to respond
d) That a change of frequency is necessary
128.
How many digits identify the MMSI of a DSC controller?
a) 9 digits
b) 11 digits
c) 5 digits
d) 7 digits
129.
What type of station will be issued with an MMSI preceded with 111?
a) Specialist Search and Rescue Aircraft
b) Aids to navigation
c) Coast station
d) Country of registry
130.
Which of the following channels may be used for routine vessel to vessel communications?
a) Channel 6
b) Channel 67
c) Channel 72
d) Channel 70
131.
What is the general rule for the use of MF/HF frequencies during the day time?
a) The lower the frequency then the greater the communications distance
b) They are effective only for very short range communications
c) They should not be used during hours of darkness
d) The higher the frequency the greater the communications distance
132.
What qualification does an operator of a VHF Marine transceiver require in accordance with the Radiocommunications Act 1992?
a) SROCP, recognised equivalent or higher qualification
b) RCC, recognised equivalent or higher qualification
c) ACMA, recognised equivalent or higher qualification
d) MSCCE, recognised equivalent or higher qualification
133.
Is an EPIRB an accepted alternative to a radio transceiver?
a) Maybe
b) Only if a SART accompanies the EPIRB
c) Yes
d) No
134.
What is the accepted radiotelephony procedure for calling on VHF?
a) MR Wooli this is Red Dragon, Red Dragon Over.
b) Red Dragon calling MR Wooli Come in.
c) MR Wooli (3 times) Red Dragon calling how Copy?
d) Dave at Wooli this is Red Dragon, Red Dragon Roger Dodger come in
135.
Which of the following describes DUPLEX radiotelephone operation?
a) Broadcast to all stations simultaneously.
b) Two way simultaneous speech communication using paired frequencies
c) Communication in one direction only at a time using a single frequency
d) Two way simultaneous speech communication using a single frequency
136.
What should the operator do if a DSC distress alert has been accidentally sent?
a) Switch off the transceiver then switch on the transceiver go to channel 16 and broadcast an 'all stations' call cancelling the distress alert
b) Broadcast an 'all stations' call cancelling the distress alert on channel 16
c) Switch on the transceiver then switch off the transceiver it will automatically cancel the distress alert
d) Contact the nearest coast radio station requesting they cancel the alert.
137.
What are the main and supplementary VHF radiotelephony channels used for distress and safety in Australia?
a) Channels 16 and 13
b) Channels 6 and 16
c) Channels 16 and 67
d) Channels 16 and 72
138.
What is the maximum transmitter power for a VHF marine transceiver?
a) 55 Watt
b) 5 Watt
c) 25 Watt
d) 1 Watt
139.
What priority signal is used to indicate that you require immediate medical advice?
a) RADIOMEDICAL
b) The urgency signal
c) The safety signal
d) The distress signal
140.
What action would you take after receiving a Distress call?
a) Change the receiver to a working frequency
b) Answer immediately giving your vessel's name, call sign and position
c) Transmit "Seelonce Mayday" and wait for the message
d) Get ready to write down in the Radio Log Book any distress message that may follow
141.
What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name LADY DAPHNE?
a) Lemon Alfa Danny Yankee Danny Alfa Peter Happy Nine Ego
b) Lima Alfa Delta Yankee Delta Alfa Papa Hotel November Echo
c) Lima Apple Delta Yeti Delta Apple Prince Harry Nigel East
d) Linda Aka Delta Yodel Delta Aka Pop Hotel Norman Echo
142.
What information should be entered into a log book?
a) Operators should record all EPIRB communications.
b) Operators should record all distress alerts and messages transmitted and received.
c) Operators should record all activities on the boat.
d) Operators should record all DSC MMSI numbers
143.
What channels are used for the exchange of general or routine communications?
a) Working channels
b) Channels designated for distress, urgency traffic
c) Calling channels
d) Channels designated for traffic lists, weather or navigational warnings
144.
What is the purpose of a calling frequency?
a) To exchange weather information
b) To initiate a call from station to station
c) To broadcast the contents of a routine message
d) To exchange messages and public correspondence
145.
How long is the operational time of a SART?
a) 8 hours of transmission
b) 48 hours in standby with a further 4 hours of transmission
c) 24 hours of transmission with 10 hours in standby
d) 96 hours standby with a further 8 hours transmission
146.
What type of station generally controls distress communications traffic?
a) The vessel in distress, unless control is delegated
b) The nearest coast station operated by a marine rescue organisation
c) The nearest rescue vessel
d) The first vessel to acknowledge receipt of the distress message
147.
What is the purpose of the clarifier control on a MF/HF transceiver?
a) To ensure maximum transfer of transmitted power to the antenna
b) To fine tune incoming single sideband (SSB) signals that sound distorted or 'off station'
c) To cut out annoying receiver noise
d) To vary the power of transmitted signals
148.
What are the repeater channels?
a) Channels 13 and 6
b) Channels 70, 71 and 72
c) Channels 21,22,80,81 or 82
d) Channels 21,22,80,16 or 67
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