OUPV Marine Radio Communications and VHF Operations 3

Question 1

In the NATO phonetic alphabet used in marine radio communications, what word represents the letter 'M'?

Accepted Answer

Mike

Answer

Metro

Answer

Mary

Answer

Marco

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT required information in a MAYDAY distress call?

Accepted Answer

Vessel's insurance policy number

Answer

Vessel name and call sign

Answer

Vessel's current position

Answer

Nature of distress and number of persons aboard

Question 3

On what frequency do 406 MHz EPIRBs transmit for detection by COSPAS-SARSAT satellites?

Accepted Answer

406 MHz

Answer

156.8 MHz (VHF Channel 16)

Answer

2182 kHz (HF distress frequency)

Answer

121.5 MHz (aviation homing frequency)

Question 4

Upon receiving a MAYDAY distress call on VHF Channel 16, a vessel master is required to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the call and render assistance if it can be done safely

Answer

Wait for the Coast Guard to respond before taking any action

Answer

Switch to Channel 22A and relay the information to authorities

Answer

Continue the voyage and file a report upon arrival at the next port

Question 5

What does the word 'ROGER' indicate in a marine radio exchange?

Accepted Answer

You have received and understood the last transmission

Answer

You agree with and will comply with the message

Answer

You are ready to begin transmitting

Answer

The communication exchange is now complete

Question 6

VHF Channel 6 is designated for which type of marine communications?

Accepted Answer

Intership safety communications

Answer

Commercial fishing coordination

Answer

Recreational vessel calling

Answer

Coast Guard coordination only

Question 7

Which communications must be recorded in a vessel's radio log according to FCC regulations?

Accepted Answer

All distress, urgency, and safety communications

Answer

Only MAYDAY calls received by the vessel

Answer

Only transmissions made by the vessel

Answer

All NOAA weather broadcasts received