Coast Guard Test Coast Guard Emergency Response 2

Question 1

What is the international distress signal frequency for VHF radio?

Accepted Answer

Channel 16

Answer

VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) is the international distress, safety, and calling frequency monitored by the Coast Guard.

Question 2

What does the acronym MAYDAY signify in a radio distress call?

Accepted Answer

Grave and imminent danger to life or vessel

Answer

MAYDAY is the international voice distress signal indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

Question 3

In a search and rescue case, what does SAR stand for?

Accepted Answer

Search And Rescue

Answer

SAR stands for Search and Rescue, a core Coast Guard mission.

Question 4

What color is a standard Coast Guard-approved distress flare at night?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Red aerial and handheld flares are the recognized nighttime visual distress signals.

Question 5

What is the first priority when responding to a person overboard?

Accepted Answer

Shout 'man overboard' and keep visual contact

Answer

Immediately alerting the crew and maintaining continuous visual contact with the victim is the top priority.

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