FCC Element #7 (61-70)

69I2 A vessel is tracking the AOR-E satellite. To initiate an operator assisted ship-to-shore telephone contact to a shoreside party in the U.S.A., # 202-456-7890, through a European Earth Station, a valid Inmarsat operations/dialing sequence would be? A. Select LES: 001# then dial 1112024567890 B. Select LES: 012# then dial 1112024567890# C. Select LES: 001# then dial 0012024567890# D. Select LES: 001+ then dial 202 4567890

B

69I6 Which of the following is a correct dialing sequence for a vessel tracking the AOR-W satellite to send a FAX to a U.S. destination via Southbury LES -- using an Inmarsat-B terminal and charging it to a credit card? A. 003# 1112125365110# B. 001# 3615036943254# C. 001+ 110243674932+ D. 001# 0015036684376#

B

70I3 Which of the following numbers is appropriate for an Inmarsat-B terminal placing a TELEX call via Southbury to another ship logged-in to the AOR-E? A. 001+ 00584436824246+ B. 001+ 00581436824246+ C. 002+ 00584436824246+ D. 013+ 00581436824246+

B

69I1 A vessel is tracking the AOR-W satellite. To initiate an automatic ship-to-shore telephone contact to a shoreside party in the U.S. phone # 123-456-7890, via Southbury Earth Station, a valid Inmarsat operations/dialing sequence is? A. Select LES 001# then dial 0011234567890# B. Select LES #002 then dial 11234567890# C. Select LES 104# then dial 11234567890+ D. Select LES 001+ then dial 123 4567890#

A

69I5 If you are tracking the POR satellite and wish to communicate by voice using LES Santa Paula with another ship tracking the AOR-E satellite what is the proper procedure? A. Select LES: 001# then dial 00870323972310# B. Select LES: 004# then dial 11582430315036# C. Select LES: 001# then dial 00851636824323# D. Select LES: 003+ then dial 00581430326430+

A

70I2 Which number, if typed at an Inmarsat-B SES by a vessel in the Western Atlantic, would result in placing an automatic TELEX call to a subscriber number of 123456? A. 00230123456+ B. 00230123456# C. 0012131234567# D. 00 1 213 1234567+

A

61I1 Which action must be taken to ensure that incoming message traffic of all priority levels will be received through Inmarsat-C? A. The GMDSS Radio Operator must log-in to the desired satellite (if the unit did not automatically do so.) B. No additional action is necessary after turning on the receiver and aiming the antenna at the desired satellite. C. The system needs only to be commissioned and turned on. D. The GMDSS Radio Operator must log-in to the desired satellite and receive the message reference number (MRN) from the LES.

A

61I5 Which of these can take place on an Inmarsat-C terminal that has synch with the NCS CC but has not yet performed a successful login? A. Reception of unscheduled MSI Urgency and Distress messages. B. Transmission of synoptic weather reports and company traffic. C. Reception of the mandatory scheduled BALD MSI messages. D. Reception of company traffic related to ship's business.

A

62I2 What is the primary function of a LES? A. To provide direct communications between the Inmarsat station placing a call and the station receiving the call. B. To monitor and control communications through the Inmarsat satellite for which it is responsible. C. To provide multi-mode communications between the Inmarsat station placing a call and the coast radio station that will deliver it. D. To determine which satellite is best suited to provide communications between the Inmarsat station placing a call and the station receiving the call

A

63I3 The Inmarsat telephone and TELEX communications channel usage scheme is: A. One ship per telephone channel and many ships per TELEX channel. B. Many ships on the same TELEX analog channel and many ships on the same TDM telephone channel. C. One ship per analog telephone channel and one ship per TELEX analog channel frequency. D. One ship per channel whether telephone or TELEX

A

64I4 What is the effect of having five periods (e.g. .....) in the text of a TELEX transmission on an Inmarsat-B SES? A. The transmission will automatically terminate after those characters are transmitted. B. Only the first period will be routed to the receiving party. C. Only the first two periods will be routed to the receiving party. D. This will automatically trigger the reversal of charges to the receiving party.

A

64I6 When engaging in voice communications via an Inmarsat-B of F77 terminal, what procedures are used? A. CODECs are used to digitize the voice signal. B. Noise-blanking must be selected by the operator. C. The voice signal must be compressed to fit into the allowed bandwidth. D. The voice signal will be expanded at the receiving terminal.

A

65I1 Which mode of communications is NOT possible through an Inmarsat-C SES? A. Shore-to-ship Facsimile B. Data C. TELEX D. Emergency Activation

A

65I5 With an Inmarsat-C LES, how are messages routed to receiving stations? A. All messages are forwarded via a store and forward network. B. Direct connections are made to the receiving stations via gateways. C. Intermediary stations are used to connect the sending station with the receiving station in a real-time mode. D. Messages are stored until the network is polled by the receiving station

A

66I2 Which of the following best describes a shipboard Inmarsat-C system? A. A small, lightweight terminal capable of providing satellite store-and-forward message communications. B. A satellite communications system that provides real-time connectivity. C. A small, lightweight terminal used to transmit messages over high frequency (HF) bands to communicate through a satellite. D. A satellite communications system that also provides continuous Digital Selective Calling coverage for all ocean regions.

A

67I3 Which statement concerning Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C terminals is correct? A. Inmarsat-B terminals require AZ/EL setup and gyro input, in order to enable automatic satellite tracking. B. Inmarsat-B terminals require gyro and GPS input, in order to enable automatic satellite tracking. C. Inmarsat-C terminals require only GPS input, in order to enable automatic satellite tracking. D. Inmarsat-C terminals require AZ/EL setup and GPS input, in order to enable automatic satellite tracking.

A

68I4 Which Inmarsat Earth stations could a GMDSS Radio Operator select for routine Inmarsat-C traffic if the vessel is in the Sea of Japan and logged-in to the POR satellite? A. Beijing (PRC), Santa Paula (USA), Auckland (New Zealand) or Sentosa (Singapore). B. Auckland (New Zealand), EIK (Norway), Sentosa (Singapore) or Beijing (PRC). C. Yamaguchi (Japan), Southbury (USA), Pune (India) or Haifa (Israel). D. Southbury (USA), Thermopylae (Greece), Psary (Poland) or Tangua (Brazil).

A

68I6 Which Inmarsat Earth Stations could a vessel utilize for Inmarsat-C traffic if operating off the Atlantic Coast of the United States and synched to the AOR-W satellite? A. Southbury (USA), Burum (Netherlands), Eik (Norway). B. Santa Paula (USA), Aussaguel (France) or Eik (Norway). C. Southbury (USA), Santa Paula (USA) or Yamaguchi (Japan). D. Southbury, (USA), Nakhoda (Russia) or Beijing (PRC).

A

68I1 Which Inmarsat Earth stations would be available for Inmarsat-C traffic if the vessel is off the Pacific Coast of the United States but logged-in to the AOR-W satellite? A. EIK (Norway), Tangua (Brazil), Thermopylae (Greece) B. Southbury (USA), Burum (Netherlands), or EIK (Norway). C. Santa Paula (USA), Psary (Poland), Yamaguchi (Japan). D. Beijing (PRC), Fucino (Italy), Nudol (Russia)

B

61I2 When logging into the Inmarsat system using Inmarsat-C, it is necessary to: A. Enter your IMN. B. Select the Ocean Region. C. Enter the LES answer back. D. Call the LES and inform them that you are now operating in the appropriate ocean region.

B

61I6 Which of the following is not an example of a failure to log-out properly? A. Turning off the power prior to logging out with the NCS. B. A message on the screen or printer from the NCS. C. Sailing the vessel into a shadowing or local RF interference situation before logging out. D. Sailing out of the footprint of a satellite before logging out

B

62I3 Messages are transmitted by an Inmarsat LES according to what criteria? A. First In, First Out B. Priority C. Last In, First Out D. Serial Number

B

63I4 What is an "Inmarsat Mobile Number"? A. This identifies the vessel's selective calling (SELCAL) number. B. This is the Inmarsat number that is assigned to a unit for incoming or outgoing calls. C. This is the vessel's Inmarsat registration number for accounting authority purposes. D. This number is used for receiving news and other optional services in FleetNETTM

B

63I5 Which of the following statements concerning Inmarsat geostationary satellites is true? A. They are in a polar orbit, in order to provide true global coverage. B. They provide coverage to vessels in nearly all of the world's navigable waters. C. They are in an equatorial orbit, in order to provide true global coverage. D. Vessels sailing in equatorial waters are able to use only one satellite, whereas other vessels are able to choose between at least two satellites.

B

64I1 How is a signal radiated from an Inmarsat-B or F77 system's antenna? A. It is usually radiated in an omni-directional pattern, but an optional feature allows it to be directional for use when the vessel is on the fringe of the satellite's footprint. B. It is a highly focused directional signal that must be beamed at the desired satellite. C. It is radiated in an omni-directional pattern. D. It is radiated in an omni-directional pattern that can be reversed by the Operator to attain directional beaming to an alternate satellite.

B

65I2 What is the average length of time required for a TELEX sent by Inmarsat-C to be delivered to the addressee? A. All Inmarsat-C communications are made with real-time connectivity so there is no delay in message delivery. B. The average delivery time for a message sent by Inmarsat-C is about 10 minutes. C. Date/time notification of delivery is possible only through Inmarsat-B. D. The average delivery time for a TELEX sent by Inmarsat-C is about 10 minutes, but fax and data messages sent by Inmarsat-C require about 30 minutes for delivery.

B

65I6 What are the directional characteristics of the Inmarsat-C SES antenna? A. Highly directional parabolic antenna requiring stabilization. B. Omni-directional. C. Wide beam width in a cardioid pattern off the front of the antenna. D. Very narrow beam width straight-up from the top of the antenna.

B

66I3 Which of the following modes of communications are available when using Inmarsat-C? A. Fax reception B. TELEX and e-mail C. 14400 BPS Data D. Voice transmissions

B

67I4 When Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C terminals are compared: A. Inmarsat-C antennas are smaller, with active parabolic antennas but no rewind capability. B. Inmarsat-C antennas are smaller, with passive non-parabolic antennas but no rewind capability. C. Inmarsat-B antennas are larger, with passive non-parabolic antennas that require rewind capability. D. Inmarsat-B antennas are larger, with stationary parabolic antennas but no rewind capability

B

67I5 Which statement concerning Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C terminals is correct? A. Both Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C units are subject to shadowing effects due to their omni-directional antennas. B. Both Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C units are subject to shadowing effects, but Inmarsat-B units have directional antennas. C. Both Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C units are subject to shadowing effects, but Inmarsat-C units have directional antennas. D. Both Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C units are subject to shadowing effects, due to their directional antennas.

B

61I3 What action should be taken on changing from one ocean region to another? A. Power the system down and turn the power back on again. B. Manually realign the antenna. C. Log out of the current satellite and log in to the correct satellite. D. No action is required -- the unit will scan for another satellite and log in.

C

62I4 How is maximum coverage provided by satellites in the maritime satellite service? A. Four satellites in polar orbit. B. Four satellites in geo-stationary orbit for each Inmarsat Service (B, C, F77 and M). C. Four satellites in geo-stationary orbit approximately 22,184 miles above the equator. D. Through coordinated use of COSPAS-SARSAT satellites.

C

62I5 What is meant by the characters GA+ on an Inmarsat terminal? A. Go ahead for store & forward telex operations. B. The instruction to "give address". C. Go ahead for live telex operations. D. General Address (to all stations).

C

63I1 What is an MRN? A. Mobile Registration Number, provided by the FCC. B. Mobile Registration Number, provided by IMO. C. Message Reference Number, provided by the LES. D. Vessel's call sign

C

63I6 What is the primary purpose of an Inmarsat LES? A. The LES is required for ship-ship Inmarsat communications, ship-shore communications are handled by terrestrial Coast Radio Stations. B. The LES monitors all operations of the satellite and assigns channels and frequencies to the vessel. C. The LES makes the satellite connection between the vessel and the requested destination for all types of services. D. The LES is dedicated only to processing all vessel Distress priority calls.

C

64I2 Which mode of Inmarsat-B communications may be possible with a lower received signal strength? A. Fax B. Voice Communications C. TELEX D. Binary computer file transfers

C

65I3 How is a signal radiated from an Inmarsat-C system's antenna? A. It is a highly focused directional signal that must be beamed at the desired satellite. B. It is usually radiated in an omni-directional pattern, but an optional feature allows it to be directional for use when the vessel is on the fringe of the satellite's footprint. C. It is radiated in an omni-directional pattern. D. It is radiated in an omni-directional pattern that can be reversed by the Operator to attain directional beaming to an alternate satellite.

C

66I4 Which mode of communication is possible through an Inmarsat-C SES? A. SITOR (NBDP) B. Radiotelephone C. TELEX and e-mail D. DSC

C

66I5 It is possible to transmit all of the following via Inmarsat-C from a vessel except? A. TELEX B. Text for delivery by fax. C. Voice D. x.400 data services

C

67I1 Which statement concerning Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C terminals is correct? A. Both Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C units are capable of fax and voice communications. B. Inmarsat-B units are not capable of data communications, but Inmarsat-C units are capable of data communications. C. Both Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C units can send data as well as send messages to fax machines. D. None of these answers is correct.

C

67I6 When Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C terminals are compared: A. Inmarsat-B units provide greater communications capabilities, with the benefits of greater size, weight, installation expense and initial cost. B. Inmarsat-C provides lesser communications capabilities, with the trade-offs of greater size, weight, installation expense and initial cost. C. Inmarsat-B units provide greater communications capabilities, with the trade-offs of greater size, weight, installation expense and initial cost. D. Inmarsat-C units are of smaller size, weight, installation expense and initial cost and provide greater communications capabilities due to modern technology.

C

68I2 Which Inmarsat Earth stations would be available for Inmarsat-B traffic if the vessel is off the Atlantic Coast of the United States and tracking the AOR-E satellite? A. Fucino (Italy), Thermopylae (Greece) or Haiphong (Vietnam). B. Santa Paula (USA), Beijing (PRC), Sentosa (Singapore). C. Southbury (USA), Burum (Netherlands), or EIK (Norway). D. Haiphong (Vietnam), Burum (Netherlands), or EIK (Norway).

C

69I3 To request medical assistance from Inmarsat via voice (using an Inmarsat-B SES) what would be the correct procedure? A. Enter 36# and then the phone number for the Inmarsat medical advisory system. B. Enter 32# and then the phone number for the Inmarsat medical advisory system. C. Enter 32# to request the Inmarsat medical advisory system. D. Enter 32+ to request the Inmarsat medical advisory system

C

70I4 You are on a ship in the Pacific ocean. What keyboard entry would you make on an Inmarsat-B terminal to obtain a TELEX connection via Santa Paula to another ship that is 300 miles west of San Francisco? A. 001# 00582430353680# B. 003+ 00582430353680+ C. 001+ 00582336657450+ D. 002+ 00582336850450+

C

70I5 What keyboard entry would you make on an Inmarsat-B terminal for an automatic TELEX connection to 882419 in Nebraska, USA (TELEX country code 230)? A. 11230882419+ B. 00230882419# C. 00230882419+ D. 00230882419

C

61I4 What is the primary danger of improperly logging out? A. The vessel will be barred in the future from sending traffic through an LES. B. The NCS ensures that improper log-out procedures do not occur. C. Scheduled MSI may not be available through the Inmarsat-C terminal. D. Your company or another ship may accrue significant charges when their traffic is repetitively sent to your unavailable terminal.

D

62I1 What is the primary function of an NCS? A. To provide direct communications between the Inmarsat station placing a call and the station receiving the call. B. To provide multi-mode communications between the Inmarsat station placing a call and the coast radio station that will deliver it. C. To determine which satellite is best suited to provide communications between the Inmarsat station placing a call and the station receiving the call. D. To monitor and control communications through the Inmarsat satellite for which it is responsible

D

62I6 What is the purpose of a CODEC? A. Noise and echo-canceling used in TELEX operation. B. To enable Distress communications. C. To enable data communications. D. To convert analog voice signals to digital transmissions.

D

63I2 To keep the Inmarsat-B or F77 antenna pointing at the desired satellite, regardless of the ship's position and course, it has an input from the vessel's: A. Operational radar B. Automated Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA equipped radar) C. Steering control system D. Gyrocompass

D

64I3 What is the purpose of the second I.D. in an Inmarsat-B or F77 SES? A. To provide an alternate number which may be called if a busy signal is received by the calling party. B. To provide an additional speech path, which may be used to communicate while the first channel is engaged in active communications. C. To provide for an emergency working frequency. D. To provide an additional number which may be dedicated to computers, fax, etc.

D

64I5 Why is the automatic answerback request (WRU) first used by the LES after an Inmarsat-B TELEX call has been placed from a ship? A. Let the LES operator know the printer is functioning correctly. B. Get the identity of the ship station and start the channel assignment process. C. Verify that there is a good connection with no transmission errors. D. Identify the SES making the request.

D

65I4 What statement is true regarding Inmarsat-C? A. There is a propagation delay, but a direct connection is made between the ship and shore users. B. There are delays in establishing communications. Then a direct real-time connection is maintained with the other party. C. The TELEX message is stored until the mailbox is accessed by the station desiring to retrieve their message. D. This is a store and forward network, with an intermediate step that means there is no direct connection between ship and shore users.

D

66I1 Which of the following best describes Inmarsat-C operation? A. Is an analog-based system. B. Requires a stabilized directional antenna. C. Provides for voice, TELEX, high and low-speed data and compressed video communications. D. Is a digital store-and-forward system that also provides Enhanced Group Call, data reporting, polling and Distress alerting capabilities.

D

66I6 Which of the following best describes the full range of services provided by the Inmarsat-C Satellite system? A. Polling, enhanced group call, and one-way position and data reporting via satellite. B. FM voice communications via satellite. C. Two-way messaging and data communications on a store-and-forward basis. D. Polling, enhanced group call, one-way position and data reporting via satellite, two-way messaging and data communications on a store-and-forward basis.

D

67I2 When Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C terminals are compared: A. Inmarsat-B antennas are larger, but omni-directional, while Inmarsat-C antennas are smaller and parabolic, for aiming at the satellite. B. Inmarsat-B antennas are parabolic and smaller for higher gain, while Inmarsat-C antennas are larger but omni-directional. C. Inmarsat-C antennas are smaller, but omni-directional, while Inmarsat-B antennas are parabolic for lower gain. D. Inmarsat-B antennas are larger, but directional for higher gain, while Inmarsat-C antennas are smaller and non-parabolic, and do not require aiming at the satellite.

D

68I3 Which LES should a GMDSS Radio Operator select to update a Distress alert message if the vessel is in the southern Pacific Ocean near the Dateline? A. Santa Paula (USA) or Beijing (PRC) would be the best choice depending on SAR jurisdiction. B. Kumsan (South Korea) or Sentosa (Singapore) would be the best choice depending on SAR jurisdiction. C. Yamaguchi (Japan) or Nakhoda (Russia) would be the best choice depending on SAR jurisdiction. D. Auckland (New Zealand) or Santa Paula (USA) would be the best choice depending on SAR jurisdiction.

D

68I5 Which Inmarsat Earth Stations could a vessel utilize for Inmarsat-B traffic if operating off the Pacific Coast of the United States and tracking the POR satellite? A. Lakhdaria (Algeria), Yamaguchi (Japan) or Sentosa (Singapore). B. Southbury (USA), Burum (Netherlands), EIK (Norway). C. Kumsan (South Korea), Burum (Netherlands), or Nakhoda (Russia). D. Santa Paula (USA), Auckland (New Zealand) or Yamaguchi (Japan).

D

69I4 Which of the following would be a valid sequence to request an automatically dialed ship-ship call to an F77 terminal on a vessel tracking the IOR satellite? A. 00583430662888# B. 00870430662888# C. 00583763240864 # D. 00870763240864#

D

70I1 Which key is used to indicate the end of a selection in a TELEX call via an Inmarsat-B SES? A. * B. ENTER C. # D. +

D

70I6 Which of the following is a correctly formatted Inmarsat-B address for sending communications to a shoreside TELEX terminal number 440122 in the United Kingdom (TELEX country code 51)? A. 51440122 B. (51)440122+ C. 51440122# D. 51440122+

D