OBS Communication & Documentation 3

Question 1

What is the correct VHF radio procedure when you finish speaking and expect a reply?

Accepted Answer

Say 'Over'

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Say 'Goodbye'

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Say 'Out'

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Release the transmit button without saying anything

Question 2

Under the Navigation Rules, what sound signal should a power-driven vessel underway in restricted visibility give?

Accepted Answer

One prolonged blast every 2 minutes

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Two short blasts every 2 minutes

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One prolonged and two short blasts every 2 minutes

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Continuous sounding of the horn

Question 3

Which document must be carried aboard a documented vessel at all times?

Accepted Answer

The Certificate of Documentation

Answer

The owner's driver's license

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A copy of the vessel's purchase receipt

Answer

The original title from the state

Question 4

What does 'Pan-Pan' (pronounced pahn-pahn) signify in marine radio communication?

Accepted Answer

An urgent safety message about a person overboard

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A routine harbor traffic broadcast

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A distress call equal to MAYDAY

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A weather warning from the Coast Guard

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) on a VHF radio?

Accepted Answer

To automatically send a distress signal with GPS position to rescuers

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To receive NOAA weather broadcasts automatically

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To communicate with other boaters on a selected channel

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To scan all VHF channels simultaneously

Question 6

What is an MMSI number and where is it used?

Accepted Answer

A unique 9-digit identifier for a vessel used with DSC radio

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A state registration number displayed on the hull

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A manufacturer's serial number for the VHF radio

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A Coast Guard case number assigned after a rescue

Question 7

Which type of radio signal is transmitted on VHF Channel 16 by NOAA and the Coast Guard as a navigational warning?

Accepted Answer

SECURITE (pronounced say-cure-ee-tay)

Answer

MAYDAY relay

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PAN-PAN relay

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SELCAL alert