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REVIEWER FOR SRROC EXAMINATION

1. In Morse code signalling, a dot is taken as *a. 1 unit b. 2 units a. 2 units *b. 3 units c. 3 units d. 5 units c. 5 units d. 7 units

2. In Morse signalling, a dah or a dash is equivalent to how many units?

3. In the operating method of a communication equipment in which transmission is made alternately is called *a. simplex operation b. duplex operation c. full duplex operation d. semi-duplex operation

4. The operating method that enables both operators to transmit simultaneously is called a. semi-duplex b. full duplex c. simplex *d. duplex

5. It is found in the Very High Frequency (VHF) reciever to control the signal output of the speaker. a. AF gain b. RF gain *c. volume d. squelch

6. It is found in the reciever of the single side band (SSB) to control the signal output of the speaker. *a. AF gain b. RF gain signal. a. AF/RF gain b. volume signal. a. AF/RF gain b. volume c. squelch *d. clarifier *c. squelch d. clarifier c. volume d. clarifier

7. It is found on the VHF reciever to reduce the noise of the incoming

8. It is found on the SSB reciever to reduce the noise of the incoming

9. The service of the mobile station is placed under the supreme authority

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of the a. Radio Officer b. Chief Officer c. Owner of the ship *d. Master of the ship

10.The maximum permissible departure by the center frequency of the frequency bard occupied by an emission from the assigned frequency tolerance. This is how many percent of the authorized frequency? a. 0.0005% *b. 0.005% a. Radio Officer b. Chief Officer c. 0.05% d. 0.5% c. Master of the ship *d. Addressee

11.To whom shall the contents of a message be divulged only?

12.Calling or signals preparatory to non-emergency messages when made on the carrier frequency shall not exceed*a. one minute b. two minutes a. 156.8 KHZ *b. 156.8 MHZ a. 156.8 KHZ b. 156.8 MHZ a. 156.8 KHZ b. 156.8 MHZ a. radiotelephony b. radiotelegraphy c. three minutes d. five minutes c. 500 KHZ d. 2182 KHZ c. 500 KHZ *d. 2182 KHZ *c. 500 KHZ d. 2182 KHZ *c. 2182 KHZ d. 156.8 MHZ

13.The worldwide safety calling and harbor control frequency is-

14.The International distress frequency for radiotelephony is-

15.The international distress frequency for radiotelegraphy is-

16.When using High Frequency (HF), voice radio communication is used thru-

17.In transmitting emergency messages by radiotelephony,it shall not in general exceed a speed ofa. 14 WPM b. 16 characters/min c. 20 WPM *d. 80 characters/min c. SECURITE spoken three times d. SEELONCE MAYDAY c. SECURITE spoken three times d. MAYDAY spoken three times

18.The distress signal by radiotelephony is the word*a.MAYDAY spoken three times b. PAN PAN spoken three times a. SEELONCE MAYDAY *b. PAN PAN spoken three times

19.The urgent signal by radiotelephony is the word-

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20.The safety signal by radiotelephony is the worda. PAN PAN spoken three times b. SEELONCE MAYDAY c. MAYDAY spoken three times *d. SECURITE spoken three times

21.The signal used by a ship in distress and/or station in charge of distress traffic in imposing radio silence isa. SEELONCE DISTRESS *b. SEELONCE MAYDAY imposing radio silence if necessary is*a. SEELONCE DISTRESS c. SEELONCE MAYDAY resumed isa. SEELONCE MAIDER b. SEELONCE DISTRESS may be resumed isa. SEELONCE DISTRESS b. SEELONCE MAYDAY c. SEELONCE FEENEE *d. PRU-DONCE *c. SEELONCE FEENEE d. PRUDONCE c. MAYDAY RELAY d. SEELONCE FEENEE c. MAYDAY RELAY d. SEELONCE FEENEE

22.The signal used by other ships in the vicinity of the distress ship

23.The signal to terminate radio silence when normal working may be

24.The signal to terminate radio silence imposed when restricted working

25.All stations who hear a distress signal shalla. cease all transmissions regardless of the classification. b. continue transmissions of the frequency where distress traffic. *c. cease all transmissions capable of interfering with distress traffic. d. cease listening to the traffic and continue transmission. 26.Stations who hear a distress and is in the vicinity shall*a. acknowledge immediately the distress message. b. defer acknowledgement and give priority to SAR vessels. c. defer acknowledgement and priority to coastal stations. d. do not acknowledge unless specifically called. 27.Stations who hear a distress signal and in areas where communication with coastal stations is practicable shalla. acknowledge immediately. b. do not acknowledge unless called for. *c. defer acknowledgement and give priority to coastal stations. d. defer acknowledgement and give priority to nearer stations. 28.Stations who hear a distress signal and not in the vicinity shall-

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a. not acknowledge and let nearer stations to acknowledge. b. acknowledge immediately and proceed to the disaster area. *c. defer acknowledgement and give priority to the nearer stations. d. acknowledge receipt and relay distress message. 29.Stations who hear a distress signal and a long distance away and the signal has not been acknowledge, shalla. cease from listening because she is too far. b. acknowledgement receipt and proceed to the assistance of distress ship. c. defer acknowledgement giving priority to nearer stations. *d. relay the distress message. 30.The signal used when relaying a distress message isa. RELAY MAYDAY spoken three times *b. MAYDAY RELAY spoken three times c. DISTRESS RELAY spoken three times d. RELAY DISTRESS spoken three times 31.Call signs of land/fixed stations consist of*a. two characters and one letter b. two characters and two letters c. two characters and one letter followed by four digits. d. two characters and two letters followed by two digits. 32.As far as possible, it is recommended that call signs of fixed stations consists ofa. two characters and two letters followed by not more than three digits *b. two characters and one letter followed by two digits. c. two characters and three letters d. two characters and two letters 33.Call signs of the ship stations consists ofa. two characters and one letter. *b. two characters and two letters. c. two characters and three letters. d. two characters and four letters. 34.Call signs of aircraft stations consists ofa. two characters and one letter. b. two characters and two letters. *c. two characters and three letters.

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d. two characters and four letters. 35.Ampletude modulation, double sideband, single channel containing analogue information, and telephony including soundbroadcasting is the meaning of which of the following classes of emissiona. A1A *b. A3E c. F3E d. A3J

36.Under the new classification of emission, F3E meansa. frequency modulation,single channel containing digital information, telephony including soundbroadcasting. b. frequency modulation, single channel containing analogue information, morse code for aural reception. *c. frequency modulation,single channel containing analogue information, telephony including sound broadcasting. d. frequency modulations,double sideband containing analogue information, telephony including soundbroadcasting. 37.Under the new classification of emission, A1A meansa. amplitude modulation,single sideband,single channel containing analogue information,telephony including soundbroadcasting. b. amplitude modulation,single sideband,single channel containing digital information,telephony including soundbroadcasting. c. amplitude modulation,double sideband,single channel containing digital information, morse code including soundbroadcasting. *d. amplitude modulation,double sideband,single channel containing digital information, morse code for aural receptions. 38.Radio laws and regulations of the philippines apply to all vessels of philippine register,engaged in coastwide trade -EXCEPTa. ocean going vessels calling on philippine ports. b. cargo vessels with more than 300 gross tonnage. c. ships authorized to carry passengers. *d. vessels plying exclusively on rivers, lakes and bays. 39.Generally, messages by radiotelephony must be sent in*a. plain language b. coded form c. dots and dashes d. morse code

40.Radio laws and regulations of the philippines are enforced by thea. international telecommunication union b. national telecommunication union *c. national telecommunication commission

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d. inter-governmental consultative organization. 41.Except for safety messages transmitted at fixed times, the most appropriate time to send safety signals should bea. immediately before the communication silence period. b. during the three minutes silence period *c. towards the end of the first available silence period. d. during lull time of the silence period. 42.The radio station log if it does not contain distress messages received, shall be preserved for how many years after the last entry? a. one year *b. two years c. 3 years d. 4 years

43.The maximum power that is consummed by a radio transmitter is what percentage of its peak power rating? a. 100 b. 90 a. master of the ship b. chief officer *a. master of the ship b. chief officer shoulda. continue listening on the distress frequency *b. make full use of any RDF facilities to locate any transmission from EPIRB. c. extend the search towards the direction of nearest land. d. extend the search towards the direction of current. 47.The call which have absolute priority over all other transmission is*a. distress b. urgent transmittersa. monthly b. weekly transmitter in use*c. daily d. hourly c. safety d. administrative *c. 60/70/75 d. 50 *c. radio officer d. chief bosun c. radio officer d. chief bosun

44.Who maintain the radio station log?

45.Who is responsible for the transmission of radio messages?

46.As a rescue ship approaches the scene during search and rescue, she

48.While at sea, the radio operator shall test the reserve/emergency

49.While at sea, the radiotelephone/radio operator shall test the

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a. daily *b. weekly station isa. 25 watts *b. 50 watts

c. monthly d. semi-anually

50.The maximum power output authorized to low power ship radiotelephone c. 75 watts d. 100 watts

51.The standard of training, certification and watchkeeping(STCW) for seafarers apply to those serving on board seagoing vessels-EXCEPTthose serving on boarda. luxury liners b. tankers c. cargo vessels *d. warship/fishing vessels

52.The gross tonnage of cargo vessels that shall be fitted with radiotelephone station unless fitted with radiotelegraph station isa. 50 tons upward but less than 500 tons b. 500 tons upward but less than 1600 tons *c. 300 tons upward but less than 1600 tons d. 300 tons upward but less than 16000 tons. 53.latitude is expressed in*a. four numerals preceeded by the letter L followed by N or S. b. four numerals preceeded by the letter N or S c. four or five numerals preceeded by letter L followed by N or S. d. four or five numerals preceeded the letter N or S. 54.Longitude is expressed ina. four numerals preceeded by the letter G. b. four numerals followed by the letter G. *c. four or five numerals preceeded by the letter G followed by E or W. d. four or five numerals followed by the letter N or S. 55.Azimuth or bearing is expressed ina. one or more numerals preceeded by the letter A. b. one or more numerals preceeded by the letter AB. *c. three numerals preceeded by the letter A. d. three numerals preceeded by the letter AB. 56.Date in signalled ina. two numerals preceeded by the letter D. b. four numerals preceded by the letter D.

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c. six numerals preceded by the letter D. d. any of the above is correct. 57.Course is signalled ina. one or more figures preceded by the letter C. b. one or more numerals followed by the lettter C. *c. three numerals preceded by the letter C. d. three figures followed by the letter C.

58.Distance in nautical miles is signalled ina. one or more numerals preceded by the letter D. *b. one or more numerals preceded by the letter R. c. one or more numerals followed by the letter D. d. one or more numerals followed by the letter R. 59.Time is expressed in four figures preceded by the letter*a. T to indicate local time b. T to indicate greenwich time c. H to indicate local time d. Z to indicate local time. 60.One or more numerals following the letter S indicate speed ina. knots per hour *b. nautical miles per hour c. kilometers per hour d. statute miles per hour 61.Single-letter signal BRAVO meansa. loading dagerous goods b. unloading dangerous goods c. carrying dangerous goods *d. all of the above are correct. 62.Single-letter OSCAR meansa. i am overloaded b. i am in overtime *c. manoverboard d. i am conducting manoverboard exercise 63.Single-letter signal KILO means*a. i wish to communicate with you

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b. i wish to communicate with you by radiotelephony c. i wish to communicate with you by radiotelegraphy d. i wish to communicate with you on frequency 156.8 MHZ 64.Single-letter PAPA meansa. i need free pratique *b. personnel recall c. boat recall d. personnel are on liberty

65.Two-letter signal AC meansa. i intend to abandon my vessel b. i do not intend to abandon my vessel c. i must abandon my vessel *d. i am abandoning my vessel 66.Two-letter signal AE meansa. i am abandoning my vessel *b. i must abandon my vessel c. i intend to abandon my vessel d. i do not intend to abandon my vessel 67.Two-letter signal CB means*a. i require immediate assistance b. i do not require assistance c. i cannot proceed without assistance d. i require tug assistance 68.Code signal CB6 means*a. i am on fire, i require immediate assistance b. i am sinking, i require immediate assistance c. i collided with surface craft, i require assistance d. i am aground, i require immediate assistance 69.The code signal for the phrase"I am preceeding to your assistance" isa. AP *b. CP a. DS *b. DX c. FP d. KP c. PX d. TX

70.The signal for the phrase "I am sinking" is-

71.The signal code for the phrase "your distress signals are understood"is-

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a. DE b. BE a. CB6 b. HW6 *a. IT b. IF

*c. ED d. EB *c. HW d. MW c. IX d. ID

72.The signal code for the phrase "collided with a surface craft" is-

73.The signal code for the phrase "i am on fire" is-

74.The two-letter signal UR meansa. my estimated time of departure is_____ *b. my estimated time of arrival is ______ c. my estimated time of completing loading is _______ d. my estimated time of completing unloading is______ 75.The signal code NC meansa. i am not in position to render assistance b. i am not in distress, i do not need assistance *c. i am in distress and need immediate assistance d. are you in distress and need immediate asssistance? 76.The [urpose of assigning call signs to radio stations is*a. to provide positive identification b. to determine the point of registry c. to determine the place of installation d. to provide proper accounting of all radio stations. 77.In case of serious illness/injury at sea where there is no doctor onboard and appears to be beyond the resources of the master, he shoulda. insure the victim that he will be brought to the nearest hospital. b. deviate from his course and proceed to the nearest port. c. tell the victim not to worry. *d. seek medical advice via the radio. 78.Medical advice to ships at sea can be requested froma. other ships in the area. b. the nearest coastal station. *c. medical officers from any coast guard station of public health services. d. any navy ships in the vicinity. 79.The medical signal code is found in thea. ships medicine manual *b. international code of signal book

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c. international ships medicine guide d. medical officers guide book 80.Radio or hertzian wave is defined asa. electrical waves of frequencies lower than 300 GHZ propagated in space with artificial guide b. magnetic waves of frequencies higher than 300 GHZ propagated in space without artificial guide. *c. electromagnetic waves of frequencies lower than 300 GHZ propagated in space without artificial guide. d. electromagnetic waves higher than 300 GHZ propagated in space without artificial guide. 81.The center of the frequency band assigned to a station is calleda. designated frequency *b. assigned frequency a. designated frequency b. assigned frequency c. characteristic frequency d. reference frequency *c. characteristic frequency d. reference frequency

82.A frequency which can be easily identified is called-

83.A frequency which have a fixed and specific position with respect to the assigned frequency is calleda. designated frequency b. assigned frequency c. characteristic frequency *d. assigned frequency

84.Emission on a frequency which are outside the necessary band, and the level of which may be reduced without affecting the corresponding transmission of information is calleda. parasitic emission b. harmonic emission *c. spurious emission d. harmful emission

85.The radiotelephone alarm signal consist of two substantially sinusoidal audio frequency tones transmitted alternately, namelya. 2200 KHZ and 1300 KHZ *b. 2200 HZ and 1300 HZ *a. working frequency b. carrier frequency a. all ships *b. all stations c. 200 KHZ and 300 KHZ d. 200 HZ and 300 HZ c. emergency frequency d. distress frequency c. a particular ship d. a particular station

86.The safety message following the safety call shall be sent on a-

87.A distress call shall be addressed to-

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88.The purpose of the radiotelephone alarm signal is to alert the operator indicating the transmission ofa. distress message b. urgent message c. safety message *d. any of the above message

89.A valid document issued by the administration authorizing the holder to serve as stated in the document is calleda. license *b. certificate c. certification d. endorsement

90.An act that refers to the regulations of radio stations and radio communications in the philippines is no.*a. 3846 b. 3648 c. 3486 d. 4368

91.It is a memorandum circular about the new radio operators certificate. a. no. 10-10-83 b. no. 11-11-83 of philippine register. a. act no. 3369 b. act no. 3639 c. act no. 3936 *d. act no. 3396 *c. no. 10-11-83 d. no. 11-10-83

92.It refers to the installations of radio apparatus obligatory for ships

93.The penalty for a person found violating any of the radio laws and regulations of the philippines isa. fine of not less than P2,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than 2 years or both. *b. fine of not more than P2,000.00 or imprisonment of not more than 2 years or both. c. fine of not more than P5,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than 5 years. d. fine of not less than P5,000.00 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years. 94.A firm,company,association or corporation found violating any provision of the radio laws and regulations shall be punished bya. a fine of not more than P2,000.00 b. a fine of not less than P5,000.00 *c. a fine of not more than P5,000.00 d. a fine of not less than P2,000.00 95.Applicants for the restricted radiotelephone operators certificate must

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be at leasta. 17 years old *b. 18 years old be aa. licensed marine officer *c. licensed deck officer b. licensed engineering officer d. licensed officer 97.Application for renewal of the radiotelephone operators certificate must be fileda. within 30 days prior to the date of expiration *b. at least 30 days prior to the date of expiration c. at least 15 days prior to the date of expiration d. within one year after the date of expiration 98.It is inserted before the first break of a radiotelephone message indicating the groups that follows are taken from the ICS. a. YZ b. YV *a. YZ b. YV c. ICS *d. INTERCO c. YS d. PL c. 20 years old d. 21 years old

96.Applicants for the restricted radiotelephone operators certificate must

99.It indicated that the words which follow are plain language

100.The procedure word (PROWORD) indicating the end of transmission and does not expect a reply isa. over *b. out license? a. use of the coded message b. distorted transmission radio operator shoulda. reduce power b. increase power a. inform NTC of the loss b. apply for a new license c. take another examination *c. listen before transmitting d. check accuracy of other station *c. use of profane language d. harmonic radiation c. over and out d. out,over

101.Which of the following may cause the revocation of a radio operators

102.To avoid interference to other stations using the same channel, the

103.What must a radio operator do in case his license is lost?

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*d. request for a duplicate presenting an affidavit of loss to NTC. 104.The phonetic alphabet is used by the radio operators toa. avoid unnecessary words b. reduce interference c. save time *d. overcome difficulty in spelling 105.To exclude extraneous noise when operating in a noisy location, the operator shoulda. reduce power b. change channel *a. over modulation b. excessive calling c. shout into the microphone *d. cup the hands around the microphone c. transmission of indecent language d. willfull damage of radio equipments

106.Which of the following is -NOT- a ground for license suspension?

107.In radiotelephony, accuracy is attained bya. talking fast c. shouting into the microphone d. using long and descriptive words *b. using well-known words

108.A holder of a ships low power radiotelephone operators permit is authorized to operate equipment or station usinga. A1 emissions b. F4 emissions *c. A3 or F3 emissions d. F1 or F2 emissions

109.Test signal are transmitted toa. check for the presence of a station in the vicinity *b. determine if the transmitter is working normally c. establish if the receiver is working normally d. establish contact with another station 110.The radiotelephone log is maintained bya. a licensed operator b. any officer c. the master of the vessel *d. the person competent to do so having actual knowledge of the facts required. 111.To ensure clarity,uncommon words and abbreviations should bea. repeated c. transmitted slowly d. clearly pronounced *b. spelled out phonetically with the lettera. P *c. D

112.Radio stations registered in the philippines have call signs starting

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b. W *a. identified b. loud and clear

d. R c. on a working frequency d. in plain language c. transmitted word for word d. transmitted in a calling frequency

113.All transmissions by the radio shall always be-

114.Radiotelephone messages should bea. always in plain language *b. brief,clear and concise

115.If the master of the ship at sea, on receiving a distress message is unable to render assistance, he shoulda. ignore the message *b. enter in the logbook the reason. c. proceed to his destination d. apologize to the master of distress station.

116.The silence period is a scheduled time for the transmission of distress messages. It lasts for three minutes. a. every hour *b. twice each hour c. every two hours d. twice a day

117.One of those forbidden under the provision of the international radio regulations is the transmission ofa. private messages c. emergency notices/warnings *d. superflous/unnecessary signals b. non-commercial messages

118.Adjustments in the radiotelephone transmitter which may affect the operation of the station should be made by anya. licensed deck officer b. person with restricted radiotelephone license c. person with 3rd class radiotelephone license *d. person with 1st class radiotelegraph/telephone license 119.Radio stations logs are signeda. by NTC inspectors b. at the start of the day c. when a new equipment is installed *d. by duty operators when starting and going off duty. 120.The transceiver of a low power ship radiotelephone station must be*a. pre-tuned b. tuned as necessary c. untuned d. continously tuned.

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MORSE CODES
A ._ C _._. E. G__. I .. K _._ M __ O ___ Q __._ S ... U .._ W.__ Y _.__ 1 .____ 3 ...__ 5 ..... 7 __... 9 ____. PERIOD . _ . _ . _ interrogation( also used for pls. rpt. after). . _ _ . . HYPHEN _ . . . . _ ( PAREN. _ . _ _ . INVERTED COMMAS . _ . . _ . ATTN. CALL TO PROCEED _. _. _ B _... D _.. F .._. H .... J .___ L ._.. N _. P .__. R ._. T _ V .._ X _.._ Z __.. 2 ..___ 4 ...._ 6 _.... 8 ___.. 0 _____ COMMA _ _ . . _ _ APOSTROPHE . _ _ _ _ . SOLIDUS(DIVISION SIGN) _ . . _ . ) PAREN _ . _ _ . _ DOUBLE DASH _ . . . _ GEN. INQUIRY CALL _. _ . _ _ . _

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FROM (DE) _ . . . WAIT (AS) . _ . . . ERROR . . . . . . . . POS. REPORT (Tr) _ . _ > END OF WORK(FINISHED) (VA) ..._._

INVITATION TO TRANSMIT (k) _._ UNDERSTOOD(UE) >. . . _ . RECEIVED (R) >. _ . END OF MESSAGE . _ . _ .

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