Personal Survival Techniques (PST) (Set 3)

Question 1 of 30

The muster list shows who is the designated GMDSS operator. What do the letters GMDSS stand for?

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Questions in this Practice Set

Q1

The muster list shows who is the designated GMDSS operator. What do the letters GMDSS stand for?

Q2

A mobile unit in distress should transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distress call and message on one or all international distress frequencies. Which of the following sets of frequencies is correct?

Q3

Using spoken communication, what is the code word used to indicate a distress message?

Q4

What action should the GMDSS operator take in a distress situation when embarking a survival craft?

Q5

What do the letters E.P.I.R.B. stand for?

Q6

EPIRB alerting is a:

Q7

EPIRB works on which satellite system?

Q8

LEOSAR stands for:

Q9

How many EPIRBs are carried on board a ship as per Solas regulations?

Q10

All self-propelled vessels on an international voyage must be equipped with how many emergency position indicating radio beacons?

Q11

Which position is shown by an EPIRB?

Q12

What is the frequency of a COSPAS-SARSAT EPIRB?

Q13

A VHF EPIRB is designed to be used in which GMDSS sea area?

Q14

The battery used in EPIRBs, SARTs, and portable VHF radios is a:

Q15

The capacity of a lithium battery should be enough to last for how long when activated?

Q16

The shelf life of a standard GMDSS survival craft battery is:

Q17

Batteries used specifically for an EPIRB have a very long shelf life of:

Q18

Each EPIRB shall be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator every:

Q19

An EPIRB signal is designed to be received ultimately by the:

Q20

The time delay in detection and relaying of an EPIRB transmission in global mode can be up to:

Q21

Your Master ensures that the EPIRB is:

Q22

HRU stands for:

Q23

SART stands for:

Q24

What does the standard IMO symbol with concentric circles and a mini radar indicator mean?

Q25

How can a SART's detection range be increased?

Q26

In the search and rescue radar transponder (SART), how is this device activated?

Q27

How long must a SART operate in standby mode?

Q28

A SART works on which radar frequency band?

Q29

What is the precise frequency and wavelength at which a SART operates?

Q30

How many radar transponders (SARTs) are required to be carried on board ships for use in survival crafts?