Equipment Tests - GMDSS (GOC) Flashcards
MF/HF DSC equipment should be tested
a) daily with a coast station
b) weekly by internal test
c) monthly with a coast station
d) daily by internal test
d) daily by internal test
When making RT test signals for transmitter adjustment, the call should include
a) an indication of the frequency to be used
b) an indication of the mode of emission being used
c) the position of the station making the test
d) the identification of the station making the test
d) the identification of the station making the test
The print out of a Navtex self test shows a signal test pass but a noise test fail. Immediate action should be taken to
a) check that the receiver is set up to receive the correct message types
b) check receiver is set up to receive stations for your area
c) check the amplifier fuses
d) consult the fault finding guide in the operational manual
d) consult the fault finding guide in the operational manual
At least once per month a test should be carried out to check
a) the reserve source of energy, when it is not a battery
b) the correct functioning of the NAVTEX receiver
c) each SART for signs of damage
d) that each printer has an adequate supply of paper
c) each SART for signs of damage
Equipment that should be tested at least once a month, and details entered into the radio log, includes:
a) the reserve source of energy if not a battery
b) the NAVTEX receiver
c) NAVTEX and SafetyNET printer paper
d) SART, EPIRB and handheld VHF sets
d) SART, EPIRB and handheld VHF sets
EPIRBs should be tested without using the satellite system at intervals not to exceed once a
a) month
b) day
c) year
d) week
a) month
RT test signals for transmitter adjustment should normally last:
a) at least ten seconds
b) no longer than ten seconds
c) at least one minute
d) no longer than one minute
b) no longer than ten seconds
The following equipment should be tested at least once a month
a) SART, EPIRB and handheld VHF sets
b) each printer for adequate paper
c) operation of 2182 kHz receiver
d) reserve source of energy if it is not a battery
a) SART, EPIRB and handheld VHF sets
If a MF/HF transceiver indicates a fault condition, you should:
a) carry out an internal DSC test as per the operational manual
b) isolate the antenna and retest
c) consult the fault finding guide in the user manual
d) check the location of fuses in the user manual
c) consult the fault finding guide in the user manual
EPIRBs should be checked and tested, by the vessel’s designated person:
a) monthly
b) daily
c) annually
d) weekly
a) monthly
A full specific gravity check of a liquid lead acid battery should be carried out
a) once per international voyage
b) monthly
c) weekly
d) daily
b) monthly
An on-load test of the radio batteries can be done by operating the transmitter on full power and with the battery charger
a) off while observing the battery voltmeter
b) on while observing the discharge current
c) off while observing the discharge current
d) on while observing the battery voltmeter
a) off while observing the battery voltmeter
MF DSC equipment should be tested
a) monthly, by contacting a coast station
b) monthly, by means provided by the equipment
c) weekly, by means of an internal test
d) weekly, by contacting a coast station
d) weekly, by contacting a coast station
DSC equipment operating on VHF Ch.70 should be tested
a) weekly by means of a test call with a coast station
b) daily by means of a test call with a coast station
c) daily by means of an internal test
d) weekly by means of an internal test
c) daily by means of an internal test
The battery voltage of the GMDSS radio installation should be checked
a) daily
b) monthly
c) weekly
d) at start of voyage only
a) daily
