ENGINE OPERATIONAL

COMPETENCE # 3
USE INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
Question
1. The squelch on the control panel
of a VHF-sat serves
to__________

Choice A
adjust the volume

2. Automatic amplifier regulation is

used to__________

reduce noise if
there is no signal

increase incoming
signal

3.

triplex

simplex

2 Nautical Miles

20 Nautical Miles

4.

5.

6.

reduce distortion
of the strong
incoming signal
When onboard channel 16 is used semi-duplex
for a shore radio-connection, you
always work__________.
What is the maximum range of a
200 Nautical Miles
VHF radio-set from ship to ship at
sea.
Before a mariphone is installed on a letter of
board, __________
registration must
be applied for
Long distance communication in
ionisation layers
the HF-bands depends
on__________

Choice B
Choice C
adjust the
adjust the sound
threshold level for level of the signal
admitting signals
received
and refusing noise

the ship must pass a license must be

the port state
issued
control inspection
dimmer setting
satellites

Choice D
adjust the
proportion of
atmospheric noise
in receiving the
spoken word
reduce distortion
of weak incoming
signals
duplex

Answer
B

2000 Nautical
miles

contribution must
be paid

ground wave

7. The legal type VHF-antenna has

a length of__________.
8. Acoustic feedback can
arise__________

1 meter

3.5 meters

7 meters

10 meters

because the
battery is strong

24 - 26 MHz-band

because outside
noise is amplified
by the loudspeaker
in the microphone
4 or 6 MHz-band

because the
B
loudspeaker works
as a microphone

9. The typical daylight-frequencies

for long distance transmission are
located in the__________
10. What is meant by frequency?

because the
volume adjustment
of the speaker is
too high
8 or 12 MHz-band

16 or 22 MHzband

time of
propagation

time lapse of
vibrations.

11. Squelch mode serves to

suppress__________

background noise
in receiving a
weak FM-signal
three vein cable
connection

number of
vibrations per unit
of time
noise in
transmission

noise in speechbreaks in an SSBsignal

single vein cable
connection

noise in absence
of an FM-signal

coax cable
connection

12. What is the recommended

connection between antenna and
VHF?
13. A polarisation of a radio wave is
determined by a__________
14. With the squelch mode on the
VHF__________
15. A VHF transmission range is
mainly determined by__________
16. Which wave length applies to a
frequency of 2000 kHz?

number of
vibrations

band cable
connection

height of the aerial width of the aerial

range is fixed

undesirable noise
is suppressed
the right position of the moment of
the squelchpropagation
adjustment
1500 meters
15 meters

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position of the
length of the aerial C
aerial
another channel is range is increased B
chosen
length of the aerial the height of the
D
aerial
150 meters

200 mtr

17. The sound-level of the speaker on

a MF/HF radiotelephony
installation is adjusted through
_________.
18. All ships with periodically
unattended machinery plants
shall, in addition to the general
alarm required by Coast Guard
Regulations (46 CFR), be
provided with a/an __________.
19. Which equipment must be tested
NOT more than 12 hours prior to
getting underway from a U.S. port
when the voyage is to be of 48
hours or greater duration?
20. Regulations require that any
tankship making a voyage 'of over
a 48 hour duration' must have
certain tests conducted not more
than 12 hours prior to leaving port.
Meeting this requirement includes
the testing of the
_______________________ .
21. The carrier frequency is also given
as__________
22. What is understood by assigned
frequency?

RF-Gain

trickle knob

AF-Gain

engineer's
accommodation
assistance-needed space
alarm
communication
system

personnel alarm

All of the options

Steering gear

Emergency
generator

All internal vessel

control
communications
systems

All of the above

means of
communication
between the
bridge and
engineroom

fire pump relief

valve

watertight door to
the shaft alley

emergency lighting A
system

suppressed
frequency
frequency of the
carrier wave

carrier frequency

assigned
frequency
the frequency
actually used by
transmitter and
receiver

Don't know

Don't know

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can not be
adjusted

the upper side

band (USB)

23. Modulation is__________

detecting
frequencies

blending LF & HF
signals

24. When modulating the

amplitude__________
25. Of the AM-signal__________

the amplitude is
modulated
amplitude and
frequency of the
carrier wave are
constant

26. What statement is correct with

frequency modulation?

the amplitude
fluctuating an LFrhythm

the carrier wave is

modulated
amplitude is
variable and
frequency of
carrier wave is
constant
the frequency is
constant

27. The VHF-band is in the frequency

range__________
28. The MF-band is in the frequency
range__________
29. The HF-band is in the frequency
range__________
30. The wave length is__________

30 - 300 kHz
30

- 300 kHz

3 - 30 kHz

Don't know

Don't know

Don't know

30 - 300 MHz

frequency
Don't know
modulation is often
applied in the
maritime VHFrange (band)
30 - 300 GHz
Don't know

300 - 3000 kHz

Don't know

3 - 30 MHz

3 - 30 GHz

Don't know

independent of the Don't know

frequency

inversely
proportional to the
frequency
31. Which of the following types/sizes Cargo ships below Passenger ships
of vessels in international trade do 300 tons gross
of less than 100
not have to be fitted with a
tons gross
radiotelephone station?
3

proportional to the
frequency

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to enhance the
side bands in
relation to the
carrier wave
the LF-vibration is
modulated
both amplitude
and frequency of
the carrier wave
are variable

- 30 MHz

Passenger ships
carrying less than
36 passengers

Cargo ships of 300 A

- 1600 tons gross

32. Which one of the listed

requirements regarding
radiotelegraph stations do not
correspond to present
regulations? A radiotelegraph
station shall be provided
with__________
33. Which one of the listed
requirements regarding
radiotelegraph installations do not
correspond to present
regulations?

34. Which one of the following

requirements regarding radio
telephone stations do not
correspond to present
regulations?

direct access to
the navigating
bridge

The installation
shall include
equipment for
radiotelephone
communication on
distress
frequencies in
addition to working
frequencies

spare parts, tools

and testing
equipment

The main
installation shall
include a main
receiver, a main
transmitter,
radiotelephone
distress frequency
watch receiver and
main source of
energy
While at sea the
The
installation shall be radiotelephone
maintained in a
station shall be
satisfactory
located in the
condition
upper part of the
ship, sheltered to
the greatest extent
from noise
impairing reception
of messages/
signals

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either an electric
inspection lamp or
a flashlight

a reliable clock
A
with a dial not less
than 12,5 cm
diameter, and
marked to indicate
silence periods

The reserve
installation shall
include a reserve
transmitter, a
reserve receiver
and a reserve
source of energy

A main and a
reserve antenna
shall be installed

There shall be an
efficient
communication
between the radio
station and the
bridge

An instruction card A
giving a clear
summary of the
distress procedure
shall be displayed
at the operators
position

35. Which one of the listed entries in

the radio log for radiotelephone
station do not correspond to
present regulations? Entries in the
radio log shall include__________
36. The type-indication of the radio set
is mentioned in__________
37. The responsibility for the
transmitting equipment lies with
the__________
38. Pledge of secrecy
applies__________

39.

40.

41.

42.

43.

the condition and

results of tests of
the main
radiotelegraph
installation
the survey of
equipment
shipping company
(owner)

the time at which a

listening watch is
discontinued, and
the reason

the equipment
appendix
master

the safety
certificate (S.C.)
user of the
installation

only for those who

want to send
and/or receive a
message
What is the main purpose of a
to enhance the
safe navigation
radio transmitting installation
safety of lives at
and internal
onboard__________
sea
communication
The main purpose of a mariphone to maintain contact to enhance safety
onboard is__________
with shore
subscribers
The presence of a VHF-installation take part in
enhance the safety
is primarily intended
harbour traffic
of lives at sea
to__________
What is the secondary purpose of To take part in
To enhance the
a radio installation onboard?
public traffic
safety of lives at
sea
In maritime communication two
Solas and its rules Solas and the
international treaties are primarily
international treaty
involved. They are__________
of far messaging
5

for everybody

the time when a

listening watch
begins

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details of
A
maintenance of
batteries, including
a record of
charging
Don't know
B
Don't know

only to certificate
holders

Don't know

public traffic

Don't know

to ask for
clearance at
bridges and locks
take part in public
traffic

Don't know

Don't know

To communicate in Don't know

distress cases

The IMO at
London and the
ITU at Geneva

Don't know

44. The license is a__________

45. The rule for having a radio

transmitter license is
internationally laid down
in__________
46. With the VHF on board there has
to be__________

47. What document is required before

a mariphone is placed on board?

list of available
safety equipment
on board of ships

permission for
availability,
installation and
use of radio
transmitters on
board
Radio Regulations SOLAS

check for the

presence of the
required operative
certificates

a license

An evidence that
An inspection
the annual
report of the
contribution is paid mariphone

48. What document gives permission a license

to have on board the transmitting
equipment?
49. Before a mariphone is installed on a license must be
board__________
issued

an updated copy
of the "Wet op de
telecommunicatiev
oorzieningen

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operating
certificate
contribution must
be paid

Don't know

Search and rescue Don't know

treaty of Hamburg

a document
Don't know
showing that the
radio equipment
has been installed
by a recognized
firm or person
A license, given by Don't know
or on behalf of the
Minister of Traffic
department
safety certificate
Don't know

a letter of
registration must
be applied for

Don't know

50. A vessel, which has a mariphone

with a license, is sold. What
should be done next?

52. The call sign of a vessel is meant

to__________

Give the license to

the new owner,
because the
vessels data are
similar and the
annual contribution
has been paid
the old mariphone
must be checked
out and the new
one must be
checked in
be able to identify
oneself

53. The obligation to identify oneself

when using VHF is__________

only when sailing

in a block area

54. In making VHF communication or

test transmission you
must__________

first tap on the

mike several
times, but not
more than ten
times
allowed in
consultation with
the harbourmaster

51. When a licensed mariphone is

replaced__________

55. Moored in a harbour, transmitting

with a mariphone is__________

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Deliver the license Inform RDR by

at a post-office
mail of the sale of
the mariphone

Don't know

nothing should be
done, for a license
was already
issued

the seller must

check in the set at
the authority
concerned

Don't know

provide the
certificate holder
with unique
identification
only when
navigating by
radar
identify yourself
with your call sign
and /or ships
name

gain a quicker
transit at bridges
and locks

Don't know

always

Don't know

with DSC use, first Don't know

broadcast the
carrier wave for at
least three
seconds
always allowed
Don't know

not allowed

56. Within territorial waters the use of

transmitters is prohibited. In
general this does not apply
for__________
57. According to the Regulation and
Restrictions of the mariphone
license, the
mariphone__________

VHF-equipment

MF-equipment

HF-equipment

Don't know

may be taken off

the ship
temporarily, only if
suitable measures
are taken for the
prevention of the
use of the
mariphone

may only be
present at the
place, as indicated
in the license

58. By frequency is
meant__________

number of
vibrations

time lapse of
vibrations.

59. By wave length is

understood__________

the distance
travelled by a radio
vibration in a
period
frequency

apart from its

Don't know
position as
indicated also be
used in other
places provided its
call sign is at least
transmitted once
at the start and at
the end of each
transmission
number of
Don't know
vibrations per unit
of time
the propagation
Don't know
direction of a radio
vibration

the propagation
speed of a radio
vibration in free
space
weather conditions propagation speed Don't know

300.000 kilometres 300.000 per

per second
kilometres per
hour

60. The wave length of a radio signal

in the ether is mainly determined
by__________
61. A radio-wave travels in the air at a 300.000 meters
speed of__________
per seconds

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Don't know

62. The wavelength of a radio-signal

reflected against the F-layer may
be__________
63. Which wave length applies to a
frequency of 150 MHz?
64. Which wave length applies to a
frequency of 2000 kHz?
65. When onboard channel 16 is used
for a shore radio-connection, you
always work__________
66. The transmitting power of the
mariphone is adjusted by
setting__________
67. In maritime radio-communication
by low power given by a nautical
phone is meant a transmitting
power of__________
68. By non-reduced transmitting
power in VHF is meant in a power
between__________
69. The propagation of radio-signals in
the VHF-band is__________

15 cm

1.5 m

15 m

Don't know

20 cm

50 cm

200 cm

Don't know

15 mtr

150 mtr

1500 mtr

Don't know

simplex

duplex

semi-duplex

Don't know

dual watch

squelch

high/low power

Don't know

0,5 1,0 watt

1,0 1,5 watt

O,5 watt maximum Don't know

1 6 watt

5 10 watt

6 25 watt

Don't know

almost rectilinear

2 Nautical Miles

dependent on the Don't know

hour of
transmission (day
or night)
200 Nautical Miles Don't know

70. The maximum range of a VHF

radio-set from ship to ship at sea
is__________

dependent on the
power emitted and
the temperature of
the atmosphere
20 Nautical Miles

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71. A VHF transmission range is

mainly determined by__________

the height of the

aerial

72. A VHF transmission range is

mainly restricted by__________
73. By DUAL WATCH in maritime
VHF-communication is
understood__________

74. The transmitting range of an HF

transmitter is mainly determined
by__________
75. Radio signals in the HF channels
propagate mainly__________

76. In daytime, as a result of sunlight,

the number of layers of ionisation
will__________
77. The effect of reflection of radio
waves in the ionosphere on the
transmission range also depends
on__________

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the moment of
propagation

Don't know

the curvature of
the surface of the
earth
automatic
the possibility to
reduction of
keep radio-contact
transmitting power with two or more
stations
simultaneously
the transmitting
the height of the
power
transmitting
antenna
through hops
between the earth
between the
and satellites
ionised layers and
the earth
increase
decrease

the length of the

aerial

Don't know

to keep a listening
watch on two
channels more or
less
simultaneously
the time of day in
relation to
propagation
along the
curvature of the
earth

Don't know

Don't know

Don't know

not change

Don't know

the seasons

cut AGC

Don't know

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the right position of

the squelchadjustment
reflection by the
ionosphere

activated AGC

78. MUF stands for__________

highest possible
frequency that will
be reflected by the
ionosphere

79. Long distance communication in

the HF-bands depends
on__________
80. Radio waves used in satellite
communication are not affected by
ionosphere because__________
81. To choose the HF-band, the time
difference between 2 stations
is__________
82. The typical daylight-frequencies
for long distance transmission are
located in the__________
83. Which one of the listed
requirements regarding portable
radio apparatus for survival crafts
do not correspond to present
regulations?

ground wave

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highest possible
frequency that can
be made with an
HF-transmitter on
board
ionisation layers

most effective
Don't know
frequency , to
make a connection
with an HFtransmitter
satellites
Don't know

the frequency of
the radio waves is
to high
irrelevant

a disc aerial is
used

TDM-signals are
used

Don't know

is hardly relevant

is important

Don't know

4 or 6 MHz-band

8 or 12 MHz-band

16 or 22 MHzband

Don't know

Transmitter and
receiver to be
tested with
intervals of not
more than one
month

The apparatus
shall be capable of
being dropped into
the water without
damage

The apparatus
shall be readily
portable and
watertight

New equipment
shall be as lightweight and
compact as
practicable

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84. Which one of the listed

requirements regarding two-way
radiotelephone apparatus for
survival crafts do not correspond
to present regulations?

The apparatus
shall be capable of
being operated on
VHF channel 16

While at sea, the

equipment shall be
maintained in
satisfactory
condition

85. Which one of the listed

requirements regarding VHF
radiotelephone installations do not
correspond to present
regulations?

Cargo ships of
less than 500 tons
gross shall have
the batteries
located in the
upper part of the
ship

86. Which one of the listed

requirements regarding
radiotelephone auto alarm do not
correspond to present
regulations? Automatic receiving
equipment shall__________

in presence of
atmospheric or
interfering signals
automatically
adjust itself

Controls for the

channels required
for navigational
safety shall be
immediately
available on the
navigating bridge,
convenient to the
conning position
as far as
practicable give
warning of faults
preventing the
apparatus from
performing normal
functions
2 sets

87. What is the minimum number of

3 sets
portable two way VHF walkie
talkies for use in survival craft, that
should be carried onboard vessels
which comply with GMDSS
regulations?
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The apparatus
shall be operated
from a battery of
adequate capacity
to ensure
operation for at
least 4 hours
Facilities should
be available to
permit radio
communication
from the wings of
the bridge

When necessary
A
the battery shall be
brought to the fully
charged position
or changed

be capable of
withstanding
vibration, humidity
and temperature
changes

be capable of
A
withstanding
variations in power
supply voltages,
and shall continue
to operate under
such conditions
There is no
A
requirement to
carry them.

1 set

As far as
A
practicable, the
antenna shall have
unobstructed view
in all directions

88. The portable walkie talkies

required to be carried by GMDSS
regulations should have which
channels as a minimum?
89. The prescribed test of an
approved portable VHF radio set
(portophone) must be done once
a__________
90. To make a call-request one
should__________
91. On board an accident happened.
Urgent radio-medical advice is
needed. We choose the
category__________
92. The legal type VHF-antenna has
a length of__________
93. The recommended connection
between antenna and VHF
is__________
94. For the VHF-antenna connection
is used__________

Channels 6, 13 &
16

Channel 16 only

Channels 13 & 16

Channels 6 & 16

week

month

year

Don't know

select the telex in

off-line position
routine

select the telex in

on-line position
safety

select the ID of the Don't know

NCS
urgency
Don't know

1 meter

3.5 meter

7 meter

Don't know

coax cable

three vein cable

band cable

Don't know

an arbitrary coax
cable

a 50 Ohm
resistance coax
cable

Don't know

95. For the connection between VHF

and antenna must be
used__________

a three vein cable

with earthconnection

a coax cable of
proper impedance

a properly
insulated copper
wire of sufficient
diameter
a copper wire of
sufficient diameter
to minimise loses

Don't know

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96. A wire aerial for an MF/HF

transmitter must be suspended
between isolators__________

to prevent contact
with earth

97. The button or switch dimmer of a

mariphone serves__________
98. The volume button of a mariphone
controls__________
99. By the degree of selectivity of a
receiver is meant__________

to suppress the
noise
the volume

100. Acoustic feedback can

arise__________
101. The squelch adjustment on the
front panel of a mariphone serves
to__________
102. The squelch on the control panel
of a VHF-sat serves
to__________

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to prevent burns
when touching the
aerial

to regulate the
light
the transmitting
power
ability to make
ability to
weak stations
distinguish weak
audible
stations from
adjacent stronger
stations
because the
because outside
volume adjustment noise is amplified
of the speaker is
by the loudspeaker
too high
in the microphone
adjust the noise
limit the noise of
threshold of the
the mariphone
mariphone
transmitter
receiver
adjust the
adjust the sound
threshold level for level of the signal
admitting signals
received
and refusing noise

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to make the
Don't know
way for
aerial currents as
long as possible
to regulate the
Don't know
transmitting power
the squelch
Don't know

ability to prevent
Don't know
variations in the
strength of radio
frequency signal
received
because the
Don't know
loudspeaker works
as a microphone

adjust the
Don't know
transmitting power
of the mariphone

adjust the
proportion of
atmospheric noise
in receiving the
spoken word

Don't know

C
A

103. The squelch on a mariphone

serves__________

104. With the squelch mode on the

VHF__________
105. Automatic amplifier regulation is
used for the following
reasons__________

106. Squelch mode serves to

suppress__________

to suppress noise

to suppress
background noise
in the wheelhouse
when transmitting
range is increased another channel is
chosen
in absence of
with weak
incoming signals
incoming signals
the noise is
distortion is
reduced
reduced

noise in absence
of an FM-signal

noise in speechbreaks in an SSBsignal

the volume control the sensitivity
control

107. The sound level of the telephone

in the tele-microphone on the
panel of e.g. an MF/HF radiotelephony installation is adjusted
with__________
108. The sound-level of the speaker on AF-Gain
RF-Gain
e.g. an MF/HF radiotelephony
installation is adjusted
with__________
109. Polarisation of a radio wave
the direction of the the beam-angle of
means__________
electrical field
a transmitting
aerial
110. A polarisation of a radio wave is
position of the
length of the aerial
determined by a__________
aerial
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to increase or
Don't know
decrease the
transmission range

undesirable noise
is suppressed
with varying
incoming signals
the variation in the
out going signal is
as small as
possible
background noise
in receiving a
weak FM-signal
is fixed by
manufacturer

Don't know

Don't know

Don't know

Don't know

can not be
adjusted

Don't know

the propagation
Don't know
speed of the signal

height of the aerial Don't know

111. One wishes to have a telephone

conversation with a person whose
name is known. This is what is
called__________
112. How should the letter "D" be
pronounced when spoken on the
radiotelephone?

16

a personal call

a collect call

a direct call

Don't know

DUKE

DA VID

DOG

DELL TAH

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