GMDSS. FCC Test 10

What is the term which refers to the supply of electrical energy required to supply radio installations on every ship for the purpose of conducting distress and safety radio-communications in the event of failure of the ship's main and emergency sources of electrical power?

Emergency power.
Reserve source of energy.
Ship's emergency diesel generator.
Ship's standby generator.

What is the meaning of ?Reserve Source of Energy??

Diesel fuel stored for the purpose of operating the powered survival craft for a period equal to or exceeding the U.S.C.G. and SOLAS requirements.
The supply of electrical energy sufficient to operate the radio installations for the purpose of conducting distress and safety communications in the event of failure of the ship's main and emergency sources of electrical power.
None of these.
High caloric value items for lifeboat, per SOLAS regulations.

Which of the following is the minimum license requirement of a GMDSS Radio Operator?

Holding a valid GMDSS Radio Operator license is sufficient.
Holding either the General Radiotelephone Operator License or the First or Second Class Radiotelegraph license with GMDSS Radio Maintainer's endorsement is sufficient.
Holding the General Radiotelephone Operator License with RADAR endorsement is sufficient.
Holding the Marine Radio Operator Permit is a pre-requisite before the GMDSS Radio Operator Endorsement can be obtained.

Which statement is false regarding the GMDSS requirement for ship sources of energy?

The reserve sources of energy need to supply independent MF and HF radio installations at the same time.
If an uninterrupted input of information is required from the ship's navigational or other equipment to a GMDSS radio station to ensure its proper performance, a means must be provided to ensure such continuous supply of information in the event of failure of the ship's main or emergency source of energy.
An uninterruptible power supply or other means of ensuring a continuous supply of electrical power to all GMDSS equipment that could be affected by normal variations and interruptions of ship's power is required.
At all times while the vessel is at sea, a sufficient supply of electrical energy to operate the radio installations and charge any batteries which may be part of the reserve source of energy is required.

Which statement is false regarding the radio operator requirements for a GMDSS-equipped ship station?

One of the qualified GMDSS radio operators must be designated to have primary responsibility for radio-communications during distress incidents.
A qualified GMDSS radio operator, and a qualified backup, must be designated to perform distress, urgency and safety communications.
While at sea, all adjustments or radio installations, servicing or maintenance of such installations that may affect the proper operation of the GMDSS station must be performed by, or under the supervision of, a qualified GMDSS radio maintainer.
Maintaining a record of all incidents connected with the radio-communications service that appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea is not required.

What is the minimum operator license required to perform or supervise the performance of at-sea adjustments, servicing or maintenance which may affect the proper operation of the GMDSS station?

Designated maintainer possessing a GMDSS Radio Operator license.
General Radiotelephone Operator license and Radar endorsement.
GMDSS Radio Maintainer's license.
Marine Radio Operator Permit.

What are the characteristics of the Reserve Source of Energy under GMDSS?

Must be incorporated into the ship's electrical system.
Supplies independent HF and MF installations at the same time.
Cannot be independent of the propelling power of the ship.
Must be independent of the ship's electrical system when the RSE is needed to supply power to the GMDSS equipment.

Which of the following statements concerning GMDSS Radio Operator requirements is false?

Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea.
Communications involving safety of life at sea do not have to be logged as long as the compulsory vessel was not involved in such communications.
While at sea, adjustments to, and the maintaining of, GMDSS equipment may be performed by the GMDSS Radio Operator as long as the work is supervised by an on-board licensed GMDSS Radio Maintainer.
Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea and may elect to carry a GMDSS Radio Maintainer as well.

What is the minimum requirement of a GMDSS radio operator?

GMDSS Radio Operator license.
General Radiotelephone Operator license and Radar endorsement.
Marine Radio Operator Permit and GMDSS Endorsement.
General Radiotelephone license or First or Second Class Radiotelegraph license with GMDSS Radio Maintainer's endorsement.

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GMDSS. FCC Test 10

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