1A1
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
1A2
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
1A3
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
1A4
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
1A5
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
1A6
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
1A7
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
1A8
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
1A9
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
1A10
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"
1A11
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
1A12
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
1A13
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
1A14
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
1A15
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 Aviation and Marine Branch, PRB, Washington, DC
    20554
1A16
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
1A17
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
1A18
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
1A19
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
1A20
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
1A21
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
1A22
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
1A23
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
1A24
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
1A25
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
1A26
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
1A27
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
1A28
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
1A29
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
1A30
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
1A31
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
1A32
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
1A33
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
1A34
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
1A35
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
1A36
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
1A37
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
1A38
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
1A39
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
1A40
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
1A41
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
1A42
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
1A43
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
1A44
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
1A45
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
1A46
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
1A47
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
1A48
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
1A49
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
1A50
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
1A51
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
1A52
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
1A53
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
1A54
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
1A55
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
1A56
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
1A57
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
1A58
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
1A59
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
1A60
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
1A61
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)
1A62
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
1A63
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
1A64
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
1A65
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
1A66
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
1A67
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
1A68
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
1A69
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
1A70
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
1A71
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
1A72
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
1A73
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
1A74
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
1A75
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 the above
1A76
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
1A77
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.  Both A and B above
1A78
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
1A79
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 the above
1A80
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
1A81
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.  Both A and B above
1A82
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
1A83
What is the average range of VHF marine transmissions?
A.  150 miles
B.  50 miles
C.  20 miles
D.  10 miles
1A84
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
1A85
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 the above
1A86
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
1A87
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
1A88
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 the above
1A89
Which is a radiotelephony calling and distress frequency?
A.  500 kHz
B.  2182 kHz
C.  156.3 MHz
D.  3113 kHz
1A90
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
1A91
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
1A92
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 the above
1A93
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.  Both A and B
D.  Monitor all frequencies within the 2000 kHz to 27500 kHz band used for
    communications
1A94
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
1A95
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
1A96
The urgency signal has lower priority than:
A.  Direction finding
B.  Distress
C.  Safety
D.  Security
1A97
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
1A98
What is the international VHF digital selective calling channel?
A.  2182 kHz
B.  156.35 MHz
C.  156.525 MHz
D.  500 kHz
1A99
When your transmission is ended and you expect no response, say:
A.  BREAK
B.  OVER
C.  ROGER
D.  CLEAR
1A100
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.  Both A and B
1A101
When a message has been received and will be complied with, say:
A.  MAYDAY
B.  OVER
C.  ROGER
D.  WILCO
1A102
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 the above
1A103
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
1A104
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 the above
1A105
Which VHF channel is used only for digital selective calling?
A.  Channel 70
B.  Channel 16
C.  Channel 22A
D.  Channel 6
1A106
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
1A107
The system of substituting words for corresponding letters is called:
A.  International code system
B.  Phonetic system
C.  Mnemonic system
D.  10 codes
1A108
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
1A109
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 the above
1A110
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 the above
1A111
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
1A112
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.  Both B and C
1A113
Identify a ship station's radiotelephone transmissions by:
A.  Country of registration
B.  Call sign
C.  Name of the vessel
D.  Both B and C
1A114
Maritime emergency radios should be tested:
A.  Before each voyage
B.  Weekly while the ship is at sea
C.  Every 24 hours
D.  Both A and B
1A115
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 A or B above
D.  An FCC licensed operator
1A116
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 the above
1A117
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.  Both A and B above
1A118
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
1A119
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
1A120
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
1A121
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
1A122
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
1A123
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 the above
1A124
What is the radiotelephony calling and distress frequency?
A.  500 kHz
B.  500R122JA
C.  2182 kHz
D.  2182R2647
1A125
If a ship radio transmitter signal becomes distorted:
A.  Cease operations
B.  Reduce transmitter power
C.  Use minimum modulation
D.  Reduce audio amplitude
1A126
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.  Both A and B above
D.  When required by the Commission
1A127
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.  Both A and B
D.  Cargo ships are exempt from radio watch regulations
1A128
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
1A129
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
1A130
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
1A131
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
1A132
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 the above
1A133
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
1A134
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
1A135
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
1A136
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
1A137
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
1A138
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
1A139
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)
1A140
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
1A141
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.  15 seconds
B.  1 minute
C.  5 minutes
D.  No limitation
1A142
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 the above
1A143
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
1A144
Marine transmitters should be modulated between:
A.  75% - 100%
B.  70% - 105%
C.  85% - 100%
D.  75% - 120%
1A145
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
1A146
When pausing briefly for station copying message to acknowledge, say:
A.  BREAK
B.  OVER
C.  WILCO
D.  STOP
1A147
Overmodulation is often caused by:
A.  Turning down audio gain control
B.  Station frequency drift
C.  Weather conditions
D.  Shouting into microphone
1A148
To indicate a response is expected, say:
A.  WILCO
B.  ROGER
C.  OVER
D.  BREAK
1A149
When all of a transmission has been received, say:
A.  ATTENTION
B.  ROGER
C.  RECEIVED
D.  WILCO
1A150
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 the above
1A151
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
1A152
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 the above
1A153
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
1A154
Two way communications with both stations operating on the same frequency
is:
A.  Radiotelephone
B.  Duplex
C.  Simplex
D.  Multiplex
1A155
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
1A156
What is the second in order of priority?
A.  URGENT
B.  DISTRESS
C.  SAFETY
D.  MAYDAY
1A157
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 the above
1A158
The HF (high frequency) band is:
A.  3 - 30 MHz
B.  3 - 30 GHz
C.  30 - 300 MHz
D.  300 - 3000 MHz
1A159
Omega operates in what frequency band?
A.  Below 3 kHz
B.  3 - 30 kHz
C.  30 - 300 kHz
D.  300 - 3000 kHz
1A160
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
1A161
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
1A162
What has most priority:
A.  URGENT
B.  DISTRESS
C.  SAFETY
D.  SECURITY
1A163
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
1A164
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
1A165
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
1A166
A room temperature of + 30.0 degrees Celsius is equivalent to how many
degrees Fahrenheit?
A.  104
B.  83
C.  95
D.  86
1A167
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
1A168
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
1A169
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
1A170
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
