CMM Marina Technology & Systems Management

Question 1

Which type of marina management software feature is most important for optimizing slip revenue?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic pricing and real-time slip availability management

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Social media scheduling tools

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Payroll processing only

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Inventory tracking for gift shop merchandise

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Point-of-Sale (POS) system at a marina fuel dock?

Accepted Answer

To accurately record fuel sales transactions, calculate totals, and process payments

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To generate marketing emails

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To track vessel maintenance history

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To schedule employee shifts

Question 3

Which communication technology is most commonly used for marina-to-vessel communication in U.S. waters?

Accepted Answer

VHF marine radio

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AM radio

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CB radio

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Satellite phone only

Question 4

What does 'shore power metering' allow a marina to do?

Accepted Answer

Measure and bill tenants for the electrical power consumed at their slips

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Monitor vessel GPS locations

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Control vessel engine systems remotely

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Track vessel arrival and departure times automatically

Question 5

A marina uses a fuel management system with automated inventory tracking. What is the primary operational benefit?

Accepted Answer

It provides real-time fuel level data, alerts for reordering, and reconciles sales against inventory to detect losses

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It eliminates the need for dock staff

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It automatically generates vessel maintenance reports

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It controls vessel speed within the marina basin

Question 6

Which cybersecurity practice is most critical for protecting a marina's customer payment data?

Accepted Answer

PCI DSS compliance and encrypting cardholder data in storage and transmission

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Using the same password for all systems for easy staff access

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Storing credit card numbers in spreadsheets for quick access

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Sharing login credentials among all staff members