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Subelement B
F.C.C. Rules & Regulations:
Section 12
Reserve Energy and Equipment Testing:
Under GMDSS, a compulsory VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation must be tested at what minimum intervals at sea?
  • Annually, by a representative of the FCC.
  • Correct Answer
    Daily
  • At the annual SOLAS inspection.
  • Monthly
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What is the meaning of "Reserve Source of Energy"?
  • High caloric value items for lifeboat, per SOLAS regulations.
  • Diesel fuel stored for the purpose of operating the powered survival craft for a period equal to or exceeding the U.S.C.G. and SOLAS requirements.
  • Correct Answer
    Power to operate the radio installation and conduct Distress and Safety communications in the event of failure of the ship's main and emergency sources of electrical power.
  • The diesel fueled emergency generator that supplies AC to the vessel's Emergency power bus.
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Which term describes the source of energy required to supply the GMDSS console with power if the ship's source of main or emergency energy fails?
  • Emergency power
  • Ship's emergency diesel generator
  • Ship's standby generator
  • Correct Answer
    Reserve Source of Energy
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What is the requirement for emergency and reserve power in GMDSS radio installations?
  • Correct Answer
    Compulsory ships must have emergency and reserve power sources for radio communications.
  • An emergency power source for radio communications is not required if a vessel has proper reserve power (batteries).
  • A reserve power source is not required for radio communications.
  • Only one of the above is required if a vessel is equipped with a second 406 EPIRB as a backup means of sending a Distress alert.
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While underway, how frequently is the DSC controller required to be tested?
  • Once a month
  • Twice a week
  • Once a week
  • Correct Answer
    Once a day
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At sea, all required equipment (other than Survival Craft Equipment) must be proven operational by:
  • Correct Answer
    Daily testing or daily successful use of the equipment.
  • Testing at least every 48 hours.
  • Weekly testing of all S.C.E. and other compulsory equipment.
  • Daily testing of the S.C.E. and weekly tests of the other equipment.
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