Shipboard transmitters using F3E emission (FM voice) may not exceed what carrier power?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-1A6, key topic 1: Equipment Requirements; 47 CFR 80.215(g)
Small passenger vessels that sail 20 to 150 nautical miles from the nearest land must have what additional equipment?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-1A3, key topic 1: Equipment Requirements; 47 CFR 80.905(a)
What equipment is programmed to initiate transmission of distress alerts and calls to individual stations?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-1A4, key topic 1: Equipment Requirements
What is a requirement of all marine transmitting apparatus used aboard United States vessels?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-1A1, key topic 1: Equipment Requirements; 47 CFR 80.203(a)
What is the minimum transmitter power level required by the FCC for a medium-frequency transmitter aboard a compulsorily fitted vessel?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-1A5, key topic 1: Equipment Requirements; 47 CFR 80.855(d) and 80.909(a)
What transmitting equipment is authorized for use by a station in the maritime services?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-1A2, key topic 1: Equipment Requirements; 47 CFR 80.203(a)
Show all 143 questions (137 more)
2: License Requirements 6
What are the radio operator requirements of a passenger ship equipped with a GMDSS installation?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-2A4, key topic 2: License Requirements; 47 CFR 80.159(d)
What is a requirement of every commercial operator on duty and in charge of a transmitting system?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-2A6, key topic 2: License Requirements; 47 CFR 80.407(b)
What is the minimum radio operator requirement for ships subject to the Great Lakes Radio Agreement?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-2A5, key topic 2: License Requirements; 47 CFR 80.161
When is a Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher license required for aircraft communications?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-2A2, key topic 2: License Requirements; 47 CFR 87.89(b)
Which commercial radio operator license is required to operate a fixed-tuned ship RADAR station with external controls?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-2A1, key topic 2: License Requirements; 47 CFR 80.177(a)(3) and 80.169(c)
Which of the following persons are ineligible to be issued a commercial radio operator license?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-2A3, key topic 2: License Requirements; 47 CFR 13.9(a)(4) and 13.201(a)
3: Watchkeeping 6
All compulsory equipped cargo ships (except those operating under GMDSS regulations or in a VTS) while being navigated outside of a harbor or port, shall keep a continuous radiotelephone watch on:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-3A2, key topic 3: Watchkeeping; 47 CFR 80.305(b)
Radio watches for compulsory radiotelephone stations will include the following:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-3A1, key topic 3: Watchkeeping; 47 CFR 80.148
What are the mandatory DSC watchkeeping bands/channels?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-3A6, key topic 3: Watchkeeping; 47 CFR 80.1123(a)
What channel must all compulsory, non-GMDSS vessels monitor at all times in the open sea?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-3A3, key topic 3: Watchkeeping; 47 CFR 80.148 and 80.305
When a watch is required on 2182 kHz, at how many minutes past the hour must a 3 minute silent period be observed?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-3A4, key topic 3: Watchkeeping; 47 CFR 80.304
Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF Ch-16?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-3A5, key topic 3: Watchkeeping; 47 CFR 80.148 and 80.1123(c)
4: Logkeeping 6
How long should station logs be retained when there are entries relating to distress or disaster situations?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-4A5, key topic 4: Logkeeping; 47 CFR 80.409(b)(1)(i)
How long should station logs be retained when there are no entries relating to distress or disaster situations?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-4A6, key topic 4: Logkeeping; 47 CFR 80.409(b)(1)
What is the proper procedure for making a correction in the station log?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-4A4, key topic 4: Logkeeping; 47 CFR 80.409(a)(2)
Where must ship station logs be kept during a voyage?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-4A3, key topic 4: Logkeeping; 47 CFR 80.409(b)(2)
Who is required to make entries in a required service or maintenance log?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-4A1, key topic 4: Logkeeping
Who is responsible for the proper maintenance of station logs?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-4A2, key topic 4: Logkeeping; 47 CFR 80.409(a)(4)
5: Log Entries 6
Radiotelephone stations required to keep logs of their transmissions must include:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-5A1, key topic 5: Log Entries
Where should the GMDSS radio log be kept on board ship?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-5A3, key topic 5: Log Entries; 47 CFR 80.409(b)(2)
Which of the following is true?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-5A2, key topic 5: Log Entries; 47 CFR 80.409(e)
Which of the following logkeeping statements is true?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-5A5, key topic 5: Log Entries; 47 CFR 80.409(e)
Which of the following statements concerning log entries is false?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-5A6, key topic 5: Log Entries; 47 CFR 80.409(e)(2)
Which of the following statements is true?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-5A4, key topic 5: Log Entries; 47 CFR 80.409(a)(1) and (e)(1)
6: Miscellaneous Rules & Regulations 6
By international agreement, which ships must carry radio equipment for the safety of life at sea?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-6A6, key topic 6: Miscellaneous Rules & Regulations; 47 CFR 80.5 and 80.1065(a)
What regulations govern the use and operation of FCC-licensed ship stations in international waters?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-6A1, key topic 6: Miscellaneous Rules & Regulations; 47 CFR 80.86
When may the operator of a ship radio station allow an unlicensed person to speak over the transmitter?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-6A2, key topic 6: Miscellaneous Rules & Regulations; 47 CFR 80.156
Where do you make an application for inspection of a ship GMDSS radio station?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-6A3, key topic 6: Miscellaneous Rules & Regulations; 47 CFR 80.59(a) and 80.1067(a)
Where must the principal radiotelephone operating position be installed in a ship station?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-6A5, key topic 6: Miscellaneous Rules & Regulations; 47 CFR 80.853(d)
Who has ultimate control of service at a ship’s radio station?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-6A4, key topic 6: Miscellaneous Rules & Regulations; 47 CFR 80.114(a)
7: Bridge-to-Bridge Operations 6
A ship station using VHF bridge-to-bridge Channel 13:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-7B5, key topic 7: Bridge-to-Bridge Operations; 47 CFR 80.102(c)
The primary purpose of bridge-to-bridge communications is:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-7B6, key topic 7: Bridge-to-Bridge Operations; 47 CFR 80.1007
What is a bridge-to-bridge station?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-7B2, key topic 7: Bridge-to-Bridge Operations; 47 CFR 80.5
What traffic management service is operated by the U.S. Coast Guard in certain designated water areas to prevent ship collisions, groundings and environmental harm?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-7B1, key topic 7: Bridge-to-Bridge Operations; 47 CFR 80.5
When is it legal to transmit high power on Channel 13?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-7B4, key topic 7: Bridge-to-Bridge Operations; 47 CFR 80.331(c)
When may a bridge-to-bridge transmission be more than 1 watt?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-7B3, key topic 7: Bridge-to-Bridge Operations; 47 CFR 80.331(c)
8: Operating Procedures-1 6
How does a coast station notify a ship that it has a message for the ship?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-8B5, key topic 8: Operating Procedures-1
Under what circumstances may a coast station using telephony transmit a general call to a group of vessels?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-8B2, key topic 8: Operating Procedures-1; 47 CFR 80.111(a)(1)
What is required of a ship station which has established initial contact with another station on 2182 kHz or Ch-16?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-8B4, key topic 8: Operating Procedures-1; 47 CFR 80.116(c)
What is the best way for a radio operator to minimize or prevent interference to other stations?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-8B1, key topic 8: Operating Procedures-1; 47 CFR 80.92(a)
What is the priority of communications?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-8B6, key topic 8: Operating Procedures-1; 47 CFR 80.91(a)
Who determines when a ship station may transmit routine traffic destined for a coast or government station in the maritime mobile service?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-8B3, key topic 8: Operating Procedures-1; 47 CFR 80.94
9: Operating Procedures-2 6
In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the letters E, M, and S are represented by the words:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-9B6, key topic 9: Operating Procedures-2
On what frequency should a ship station normally call a coast station when using a radiotelephony emission?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-9B5, key topic 9: Operating Procedures-2; 47 CFR 80.116(a)
Ordinarily, how often would a station using a telephony emission identify?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-9B2, key topic 9: Operating Procedures-2; 47 CFR 80.102(a)
Under what circumstances may a ship or aircraft station interfere with a public coast station?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-9B1, key topic 9: Operating Procedures-2; 47 CFR 80.92(c)
What should a station operator do before making a transmission?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-9B4, key topic 9: Operating Procedures-2; 47 CFR 80.92(a)
When using a SSB station on 2182 kHz or VHF-FM on channel 16:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-9B3, key topic 9: Operating Procedures-2; 47 CFR 80.116(c) and (d)
10: Distress Communications 6
The radiotelephone Distress call and message consists of:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-10B5, key topic 10: Distress Communications; 47 CFR 80.314(c)
What are the highest priority communications from ships at sea?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-10B2, key topic 10: Distress Communications; 47 CFR 80.91(a)
What information must be included in a Distress message?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-10B1, key topic 10: Distress Communications; 47 CFR 80.314(c)
What is a Distress communication?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-10B3, key topic 10: Distress Communications; 47 CFR 80.314(b)
What is Distress traffic?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-10B6, key topic 10: Distress Communications; 47 CFR 80.5
What is the order of priority of radiotelephone communications in the maritime services?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-10B4, key topic 10: Distress Communications; 47 CFR 80.91(a)
11: Urgency and Safety Communications 6
The Urgency signal concerning the safety of a ship, aircraft or person shall be sent only on the authority of:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-11B4, key topic 11: Urgency and Safety Communications; 47 CFR 80.327(a)
The Urgency signal has lower priority than:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-11B5, key topic 11: Urgency and Safety Communications; 47 CFR 80.327(d)
What is a Safety transmission?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-11B3, key topic 11: Urgency and Safety Communications; 47 CFR 80.329(a)
What is a typical Urgency transmission?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-11B1, key topic 11: Urgency and Safety Communications; 47 CFR 80.327(a)
What is the internationally recognized Urgency signal?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-11B2, key topic 11: Urgency and Safety Communications; 47 CFR 80.327(c)
What safety signal call word is spoken three times, followed by the station call letters spoken three times, to announce a storm warning, danger to navigation, or special aid to navigation?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-11B6, key topic 11: Urgency and Safety Communications; 47 CFR 80.329(c)
12: GMDSS 6
GMDSS is primarily a system based on?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-12B4, key topic 12: GMDSS
GMDSS is required for which of the following?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-12B6, key topic 12: GMDSS; 47 CFR 80.1065(a)
The primary purpose of the GMDSS is to:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-12B2, key topic 12: GMDSS
What is the basic concept of GMDSS?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-12B3, key topic 12: GMDSS
What is the fundamental concept of the GMDSS?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-12B1, key topic 12: GMDSS
What is the responsibility of vessels under GMDSS?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-12B5, key topic 12: GMDSS; 47 CFR 80.1081
13: VHF Equipment Controls 6
The Dual Watch (DW) function is used to:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-13C3, key topic 13: VHF Equipment Controls
VHF ship station transmitters must have the capability of reducing carrier power to:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-13C2, key topic 13: VHF Equipment Controls; 47 CFR 80.215(g)
What is the purpose of the INT-USA control settings on a VHF?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-13C1, key topic 13: VHF Equipment Controls; 47 CFR 80.373(f)
Which of the following statements best describes the correct setting for manual adjustment of the squelch control?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-13C4, key topic 13: VHF Equipment Controls
Why must all VHF Distress, Urgency and Safety communications (as well as VTS traffic calls) be performed in Simplex operating mode?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-13C6, key topic 13: VHF Equipment Controls
The “Scan” function is used to:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-13C5, key topic 13: VHF Equipment Controls
14: VHF Channel Selection 6
What channel must VHF-FM-equipped vessels monitor at all times when the vessel is at sea?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-14C1, key topic 14: VHF Channel Selection; 47 CFR 80.148
What channel would you use to place a call to a shore telephone?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-14C6, key topic 14: VHF Channel Selection; 47 CFR 80.371(c)
What is the aircraft frequency and emission used for distress communications?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-14C2, key topic 14: VHF Channel Selection; 47 CFR 80.313
Which channel is utilized for the required bridge-to-bridge watch?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-14C4, key topic 14: VHF Channel Selection; 47 CFR 80.1011(a) and 80.309
Which channel would most likely be used for routine ship-to-ship voice traffic?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-14C5, key topic 14: VHF Channel Selection; 47 CFR 80.373(f)
Which VHF channel is used only for digital selective calling?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-14C3, key topic 14: VHF Channel Selection; 47 CFR 80.359(b)
15: MF-HF Equipment Controls 6
MF/HF transceiver power levels should be set:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-15C4, key topic 15: MF-HF Equipment Controls
To set-up the MF/HF transceiver for a TELEX call to a coast station, the operator must:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-15C5, key topic 15: MF-HF Equipment Controls
To set-up the MF/HF transceiver for a voice call to a coast station, the operator must:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-15C3, key topic 15: MF-HF Equipment Controls; 47 CFR 80.313
What is the purpose of the Receiver Incremental Tuning (RIT) or “Clarifier” control?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-15C6, key topic 15: MF-HF Equipment Controls
Which modes could be selected to receive vessel traffic lists from high seas shore stations?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-15C1, key topic 15: MF-HF Equipment Controls
Why must all MF-HF Distress, Urgency and Safety communications take place solely on the 6 assigned frequencies and in the simplex operating mode?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-15C2, key topic 15: MF-HF Equipment Controls
16: MF-HF Frequency & Emission Selection 6
For general communications purposes, paired frequencies are:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-16C3, key topic 16: MF-HF Frequency & Emission Selection; 47 CFR 80.371
For general communications purposes, simplex frequencies are:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-16C6, key topic 16: MF-HF Frequency & Emission Selection; 47 CFR 80.373
On what frequency would a vessel normally call another ship station when using a radiotelephony emission?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-16C1, key topic 16: MF-HF Frequency & Emission Selection; 47 CFR 80.116(b)
What emission must be used when operating on the MF distress and calling voice frequency?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-16C4, key topic 16: MF-HF Frequency & Emission Selection; 47 CFR 80.313
What is the MF radiotelephony calling and Distress frequency?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-16C2, key topic 16: MF-HF Frequency & Emission Selection; 47 CFR 80.313
Which of the following defines high frequency “ITU Channel 1212”?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-16C5, key topic 16: MF-HF Frequency & Emission Selection; 47 CFR 80.371
17: Equipment Tests 6
The best way to test the Inmarsat-C terminal is?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-17C5, key topic 17: Equipment Tests
The best way to test the MF-HF NBDP system is?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-17C4, key topic 17: Equipment Tests
Under GMDSS, a compulsory VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation must be tested at what minimum intervals at sea?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-17C3, key topic 17: Equipment Tests; 47 CFR 80.409(e)(4) and (e)(6)
What is the proper procedure for testing a radiotelephone installation?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-17C1, key topic 17: Equipment Tests; 47 CFR 80.101(a)
When may you test a radiotelephone transmitter on the air?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-17C6, key topic 17: Equipment Tests; 47 CFR 80.101
When testing is conducted on 2182 kHz or Ch-16, testing should not continue for more than ______ in any 5-minute period.FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-17C2, key topic 17: Equipment Tests; 47 CFR 80.101(a)(3)
18: Equipment Faults 6
If a ship radio transmitter signal becomes distorted:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-18C3, key topic 18: Equipment Faults; 47 CFR 80.90
Under normal circumstances, what do you do if the transmitter aboard your ship is operating off- frequency, overmodulating or distorting?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-18C1, key topic 18: Equipment Faults; 47 CFR 80.90
What would be an indication of a malfunction on a GMDSS station with a 24 VDC battery system?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-18C4, key topic 18: Equipment Faults
Which of the following conditions would be a symptom of malfunction in a 2182 kHz radiotelephone system that must be reported to the Master, then logged appropriately.FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-18C6, key topic 18: Equipment Faults; 47 CFR 80.409(e)(10)
Which would be an indication of proper operation of a SSB transmitter rated at 60 watt PEP output?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-18C2, key topic 18: Equipment Faults
Your antenna tuner becomes totally inoperative. What would you do to obtain operation on both the 8 MHz and 22 MHz frequency bands?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-18C5, key topic 18: Equipment Faults
19: Antennas 6
A vertical whip antenna has a radiation pattern best described by?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-19D6, key topic 19: Antennas
What advantage does a vertical whip have over a long wire?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-19D5, key topic 19: Antennas
What are the antenna requirements of a VHF telephony coast, maritime utility or ship station?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-19D1, key topic 19: Antennas; 47 CFR 80.81
What is the antenna requirement of a radiotelephone installation aboard a passenger vessel?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-19D2, key topic 19: Antennas; 47 CFR 80.863(a)
What is the most common type of antenna for GMDSS VHF?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-19D3, key topic 19: Antennas; 47 CFR 80.81
What is the purpose of the antenna tuner?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-19D4, key topic 19: Antennas
20: Power Sources 6
For a small passenger vessel inspection, reserve power batteries must be tested:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-20D1, key topic 20: Power Sources
In the event of failure of the main and emergency sources of electrical power, what is the term for the source required to supply the GMDSS console with power for conducting distress and other radio communications?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-20D4, key topic 20: Power Sources; 47 CFR 80.1099(b)
What are the characteristics of the Reserve Source of Energy under GMDSS?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-20D2, key topic 20: Power Sources; 47 CFR 80.1099(c)
What is the meaning of “Reserve Source of Energy”?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-20D6, key topic 20: Power Sources; 47 CFR 80.1099(b)
What is the requirement for emergency and reserve power in GMDSS radio installations?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-20D5, key topic 20: Power Sources; 47 CFR 80.1099
Which of the following terms is defined as a back-up power source that provides power to radio installations for the purpose of conducting Distress and Safety communications when the vessel’s main and emergency generators cannot?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-20D3, key topic 20: Power Sources; 47 CFR 80.1099(b)
21: EPIRBs 6
How do you cancel a false EPIRB distress alert?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-21D4, key topic 21: EPIRBs; 47 CFR 80.335(e)
If a ship sinks, what device is designed to float free of the mother ship, is turned on automatically and transmits a distress signal?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-21D3, key topic 21: EPIRBs
What is an advantage of a 406 MHz satellite EPIRB?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-21D6, key topic 21: EPIRBs
What is an EPIRB?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-21D1, key topic 21: EPIRBs
What is the COSPAS-SARSAT system?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-21D5, key topic 21: EPIRBs
When are EPIRB batteries changed?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-21D2, key topic 21: EPIRBs
22: SARTs 6
At what point does a SART begin transmitting?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-22D5, key topic 22: SARTs
How can a SART’s effective range be maximized?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-22D6, key topic 22: SARTs
How should the signal from a Search And Rescue Radar Transponder appear on a RADAR display?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-22D2, key topic 22: SARTs
In which frequency band does a search and rescue transponder operate?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-22D1, key topic 22: SARTs; 47 CFR 80.1077 and 80.1085(a)(3)
What is the purpose of the SART’s audible tone alarm?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-22D3, key topic 22: SARTs
Which statement is true regarding the SART?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-22D4, key topic 22: SARTs
23: Survival Craft VHF 5
Equipment for radiotelephony use in survival craft stations under GMDSS must have what capability?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-23D4, key topic 23: Survival Craft VHF; 47 CFR 80.271(a)(1)
Equipment for radiotelephony use in survival craft stations under GMDSS must have what characteristic(s)?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-23D5, key topic 23: Survival Craft VHF; 47 CFR 80.271(a)
What is the minimum power of the SCTFCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-23D6, key topic 23: Survival Craft VHF
Which statement is NOT true regarding the requirements of survival craft portable two-way VHF radiotelephone equipment?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-23D1, key topic 23: Survival Craft VHF; 47 CFR 80.271(a)(1) and 80.359(b)
With what other stations may portable survival craft transceivers communicate?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-23D3, key topic 23: Survival Craft VHF
24: NAVTEX 6
MSI can be obtained by one (or more) of the following:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-24D2, key topic 24: NAVTEX
NAVTEX broadcasts are sent:FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-24D1, key topic 24: NAVTEX
What is the transmitting range of most NAVTEX stations?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-24D6, key topic 24: NAVTEX
What means are used to prevent the reception of unwanted broadcasts by vessels utilizing the NAVTEX system?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-24D4, key topic 24: NAVTEX
When do NAVTEX broadcasts typically achieve maximum transmitting range?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-24D5, key topic 24: NAVTEX
Which of the following is the primary frequency that is used exclusively for NAVTEX broadcasts internationally?FCC Commercial Element 1 question pool (approved June 25, 2009), question 1-24D3, key topic 24: NAVTEX; 47 CFR 80.1077
This unofficial FCC Element 1 practice test holds 143 of the 144 questions in the pool published for the Marine Radio Operator Permit. Pick a key topic under Start from, or press Exam mode for 24 questions with 18 to pass.
Read the full guide
Licenses that need Element 1
47 CFR 13.201(b) lists Element 1 for six licenses. The Marine Radio Operator Permit needs it alone. The General Radiotelephone Operator License adds Element 3, so practice it next. The GMDSS operator licenses add Element 7 or Element 7R, the GMDSS maintainer license adds 3 and 9, and the radiotelegraph license adds Element 6 and telegraphy.
How the exam is drawn
The pool approved June 25, 2009 has 24 key topics of six questions. Each subelement heading reads "6 Key Topics, 6 Exam Questions", so expect one question from every key topic.
What this bank changes
Choices keep the pool's order. Question 1-23D2 is held back because it repeats 1-23D1, and "of the above" reads "of these". Where Part 80 has changed since 2009, explanations say "the pool's answer".
Practice without notes. The FCC's examinations page says books, papers, notes and study guides are not permitted.
Learn the two log retention periods as a pair: two years normally, three for distress entries (47 CFR 80.409).
Three VHF channels recur across key topics: 16 on 156.800 MHz, 70 on 156.525 MHz for DSC, 13 on 156.650 MHz.
Questions and answers
Is Element 1 the only exam for the Marine Radio Operator Permit?
Yes. 47 CFR 13.201(b)(3) lists the Marine Radio Operator Permit as Written Element 1 alone. The FCC's examinations page, dated March 6, 2024, gives it 24 questions with 18 to pass.
Are these the questions on the real Element 1 exam?
They are the FCC's published pool, and 47 CFR 13.207(b) requires each question set to use that pool. This page uses an archived copy of the FCC's file dated March 20, 2025, so ask your examiner whether a newer pool is in use.
Who gives the exam, and how long does a pass last?
A Commercial Operator License Examination Manager (COLEM) gives it, not the FCC. Under 47 CFR 13.211 it issues a Proof of Passing Certificate within three business days, valid for 365 days. Section 13.15 says the license itself is normally valid for life.
Does Element 1 have a time limit?
The FCC's examinations page publishes none, which is why Exam mode here has no clock. Under 47 CFR 13.211(b) the COLEM decides how each session is run, so ask yours how long it allows.