GMDSS. FCC Test 45 – Online Maritime Tests

Which of the following is a correctly formatted Inmarsat-C address book entry for sending communications to a fax machine number (045) 334-5678 in Japan (voice country code 81)?

81(045)3345678
810453345678
810453345678#
81 (045

Which statement is false regarding a distress request?

If all satellite channels are busy, one of them will be preempted by a distress request.
Any request message with distress priority is automatically recognized by the CES and a satellite channel is instantly assigned.
The NCS in each ocean region automatically monitors the processing of such calls by other CESs in that region, and processes calls if any anomaly exists in the system.
Any distress request is automatically switched to an Inmarsat distress working frequency.

Which of the following is a correctly formatted Inmarsat-C address book entry for sending communications to a fax machine on a vessel in the IOR?

5831509987
1873442519372
8731509987
583442519372

How is a distress priority message ordinarily initiated on board the vessel?

By contacting the CES operator using the radiotelephone distress procedure 'Mayday... etc.
By dialing the correct code on the telephone remote unit.
By contacting the CES operator, and announcing a distress condition is in existence.
By pressing one or more dedicated 'distress key/s' on the equipment.

Which of the following two-way communications can be made through Inmarsat without charge?

SafetyNET.
Distress traffic.
Vessel position information when the ship's GPS fails.
A service message that advises a vessel of other ship traffic in its vicinity.

Which of the following is a correctly formatted Inmarsat-C address book entry for sending communications to a fax machine on a vessel in the AOR-E?

8711504338
581366269025
871466269025
5811504338

What must be done to disconnect an incoming telex message when voice distress communications is desired via Inmarsat-A?

It is necessary to wait until the incoming telex message has concluded, otherwise a system fault will occur.
Depressing the 'Distress' button automatically disconnects incoming messages.
Momentarily turn off the system power.
Depress the 'Reset' switch to disconnect incoming message.

How is a distress message normally initiated through Inmarsat?

Certain Inmarsat units have a dedicated key that can be pressed for immediate action, while other systems provide menu-driven features.
By transmitting the distress message on the U.S. Coast Guard's dedicated monitoring channel.
By adding the word 'DISTRESS' in the first line of the message's preamble.
All Inmarsat units have a dedicated key that can be pressed for immediate action.

Which of the following is a correctly formatted Inmarsat-C address book entry for sending communications to a fax machine number 1424-8821-902 in the United Kingdom (voice country code 44)?

44 14248821902
4414248821902
4414248821902#
44 1424-8821-902

How is ship to shore transmission of a distress priority message in most SESs initiated?

By initial voice contact with the Rescue Coordination Center.
By including the priority code in the preamble of the telex message.
By including the priority code in the dialed number in voice communications.
By provision of a 'distress button' or code in the SES.

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