question_data = `{ "title": "Test 6 ROC General", "buttonText": "Klicka här för att rätta", "questions": [{ "number": "1", "question": "Which piece of required GMDSS equipment is the primary source of transmitting locating signals? ", "correct": "b", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " Radio Direction Finder (RDF). " }, { "label": "b", "text": " An EPIRB transmitting on 406 MHz. " }, { "label": "c", "text": "Survival Craft Transceiver. " }, { "label": "d", "text": "A SART transmitting on 406 MHz. " }] }, { "number": "2", "question": "Which of the following would best be used for visual detection of a distressed vessel? ", "correct": "b", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": "A 406-MHz EPIRB beacon. " }, { "label": "b", "text": "An EPIRB's strobe light. " }, { "label": "c", "text": "A VHF- EPIRB beacon. " }, { "label": "d", "text": "A 9-GHz SART's beacon " }] }, { "number": "3", "question": " Which of the following statements concerning EPIRBs is false? ", "correct": "c", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " 406 MHz EPIRB units may be equipped with GPS receivers. " }, { "label": "b", "text": "The COSPAS-SARSAT system may take a full hour or more to provide an alert. " }, { "label": "c", "text": " The Inmarsat system provides worldwide coverage for Distress alerts. " }, { "label": "d", "text": "The GOES weather satellites are in a geostationary orbit " }] }, { "number": "4", "question": "Which of the following statements concerning satellite EPIRBs is true? ", "correct": "d", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " The coded EPIRB signal only identifies the vessel's name and port of registry. " }, { "label": "b", "text": " The coded EPIRB signal identifies the nature of the Distress situation. " }, { "label": "c", "text": "If the GMDSS Radio Operator does not program the EPIRB, it will transmit default information such as the follow-on communications frequency and mode. " }, { "label": "d", "text": " Once activated, these EPIRBs transmit a signal for use in identifying the vessel and for determining the position of the beacon. " }] }, { "number": "5", "question": "Which of the following statements concerning COSPAS-SARSAT is false? ", "correct": "b", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " EPIRBs, ELTs, and PLBs use the system primarily for Distress alerting. " }, { "label": "b", "text": " After initiating a call request and selecting the LES, these satellites may be used for commercial messages. " }, { "label": "c", "text": "These satellites monitor 406 MHz for EPIRB signals " }, { "label": "d", "text": " These satellites use Doppler shift measurement to determine the location of the beacons. " }] }, { "number": "6", "question": " Which is not a function of a satellite under COSPAS-SARSAT using satellite EPIRBs? ", "correct": "b", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " Information received from EPIRBs is time-tagged and transmitted to any Local User Terminal in the satellite's view. " }, { "label": "b", "text": " After the EPIRB's position is calculated using the Doppler shift COSPAS-SARSAT satellites provide follow-on SAR communications. " }, { "label": "c", "text": " Doppler shift of EPIRB signal is measured and the EPIRB's position is calculated. " }, { "label": "d", "text": "Relayed satellite message includes the EPIRB ID number which provides a reference for retrieval of vessel information from the shore database. " }] }, { "number": "7", "question": " The SART is required to have sufficient battery capacity to operate the stand-by mode for what period of time? ", "correct": "c", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " Three days " }, { "label": "b", "text": "Eight hours " }, { "label": "c", "text": " Four days " }, { "label": "d", "text": "Forty-eight hours " }] }, { "number": "8", "question": " Which is NOT a valid maintenance and testing function for a SART? ", "correct": "d", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " Inspection of container for apparent damage " }, { "label": "b", "text": " Brief operational test utilizing own ship's radar. " }, { "label": "c", "text": "Inspect battery expiration date and the lanyard condition. " }, { "label": "d", "text": " Operational test with several vessels to determine effective transmitting range. " }] }, { "number": "9", "question": "Why should functional testing of a SART be minimized? ", "correct": "b", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " Possibility of misinterpretation by other vessels as a Distress situation and only test in port to prevent potential interference with safe navigation or at-sea vessels. " }, { "label": "b", "text": " Potential interference with safe navigation, possible misinterpretation of an actual Distress, minimizes draining the battery. " }, { "label": "c", "text": "Potential interference with safe navigation, notifying other vessels of an actual Distress and minimize power consumption. " }, { "label": "d", "text": " Minimize power consumption of the battery and only test at sea to reduce potential interference or confusion. " }] }, { "number": "10", "question": " What is not an advantage of an AIS SART signal when compared to a radar-based SART signal? ", "correct": "c", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " AIS SART units may be easier to find in poor radar target conditions. " }, { "label": "b", "text": "Not every AIS transmission needs to be received to achieve an accurate presentation of the location. " }, { "label": "c", "text": " The AIS SART position has GPS accuracy and transmits on AIS VHF frequencies. " }, { "label": "d", "text": "The AIS SART can be detected much farther away than radar SART models " }] }, { "number": "11", "question": " DSC is used primarily to: ", "correct": "a", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " Transmit and receive Distress, Urgency and Safety alerts and routine calls to and from other ships and coast radio stations. " }, { "label": "b", "text": "Report ship's position to search-and-rescue authorities via satellite. " }, { "label": "c", "text": "Provide routine communications with the ship owner " }, { "label": "d", "text": " Receive weather warnings, navigational notices and other Maritime Safety Information. " }] }, { "number": "12", "question": " Which action is the most appropriate action for a GMDSS radio Operator to take in a Distress situation where immediate help is needed, but the vessel is not sinking nor needs to be abandoned? ", "correct": "c", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " Transmit Distress calls by activating the radiotelegraph automatic alarm signal. " }, { "label": "b", "text": "Switch off EPIRB and SART manually. " }, { "label": "c", "text": "Transmit Distress calls by HF/MF/VHF DSC or Inmarsat. " }, { "label": "d", "text": "Notify the RCC (Rescue Coordination Center) through VHF channel 13 " }] }, { "number": "13", "question": " When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears 'Securite' spoken three times, he can expect to receive the following information: ", "correct": "d", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": "The safety of vessel or person is in jeopardy. " }, { "label": "b", "text": "A Coast Station sending an important traffic list. " }, { "label": "c", "text": " A vessel is in need of immediate assistance. " }, { "label": "d", "text": "A message concerning the Safety of navigation " }] }, { "number": "14", "question": "If the Watch Officer hears 'PAN PAN' spoken 3 times it means: ", "correct": "d", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": "A navigation or important meteorological warning should follow. " }, { "label": "b", "text": "The station is preparing to transmit a Safety message possibly concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person. " }, { "label": "c", "text": "A mobile unit is in need of immediate assistance. " }, { "label": "d", "text": " None of these answers is correct. " }] }, { "number": "15", "question": "Which of the following situations would not properly use the Urgency priority? ", "correct": "d", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": "Treatment of a crewmember breaking a leg in a cargo hold." }, { "label": "b", "text": " Leaking oil from a minor tank fracture requiring a mandatory pollution report. " }, { "label": "c", "text": "An unexpected deviation in the forecast track line of a typhoon. " }, { "label": "d", "text": "Abandoning the vessel just before sinking " }] }, { "number": "16", "question": "How are normal working conditions restored after radio silence has been imposed? ", "correct": "b", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " The Land Earth Station (LES) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the Distress frequency stating 'SILENCE FINI'" }, { "label": "b", "text": "The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the Distress frequency stating 'SEELONCE FEENEE'." }, { "label": "c", "text": " The Public Correspondence Station (PCS) that imposed the radio silence must transmit a voice message on the Distress frequency stating 'SILENCE FINI'." }, { "label": "d", "text": " All of these answers are correct." }] }, { "number": "17", "question": " What is meant by the term 'Seelonce Mayday'? ", "correct": "c", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " Two three-minute silent periods, at 15 and 45 minutes after the that provide a transmitting 'window' for distressed vessels to transmit Distress alerts using J3E." }, { "label": "b", "text": " Communications on a Distress frequency or channel is banned for 24 hours following the cessation of the Distress traffic. " }, { "label": "c", "text": " Stations not directly involved with the on-going Distress communications may not transmit on the Distress frequency channel." }, { "label": "d", "text": "Stations remaining off the air to safeguard proprietary information." }] }, { "number": "18", "question": "Which of the following statements concerning COSPAS-SARSAT is false? ", "correct": "c", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": " The Doppler frequency measurement concept is used to determine the EPIRB's location. " }, { "label": "b", "text": " 406 MHz EPIRBs are units that are used as alerting devices. " }, { "label": "c", "text": "Doppler frequency measurements provide more precise locations than GPIRB signals. " }, { "label": "d", "text": "Satellites in a low-earth polar orbit detect EPIRB beacons on 406 MHz and relay the information to a Local User Terminal (LUT). " }] }, { "number": "19", "question": "Which of the following satellite systems is of particular & dedicated importance to search and rescue missions under GMDSS? ", "correct": "d", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": "Inmarsat " }, { "label": "b", "text": " GPS " }, { "label": "c", "text": " Iridium " }, { "label": "d", "text": "COSPAS-SARSAT " }] }, { "number": "20", "question": "What statement is true regarding tests and maintenance that could be provided for the SART? ", "correct": "a", "answer": [ { "label": "a", "text": "Extreme care should be exercised because testing of the SART be received by other vessels, may be interpreted as a Distress condition, or it may interfere with other vessels' safe navigation. " }, { "label": "b", "text": " Full verification within manufacturer's specifications by the on-board maintainer would be a requirement for all vessels in the A3 & A4 sea areas using measuring equipment to generate 9 GHz signals. " }, { "label": "c", "text": " Battery should be replaced with a new one before the manufacturer's expiration date shown on the SART and the SART should only be tested in port to reduce interference to other vessels. " }, { "label": "d", "text": "Battery should be replaced within the 90 day grace period following the manufacturer's expiration date shown on the SART and the SART should only be tested at-sea to reduce interference to other vessels. " }] }] }`;