Every question in the FCC Element 7R pool, word for word: VHF-DSC, sea areas, distress, urgency and safety calls, EPIRBs and SARTs, NAVTEX and the rules. The real test is 50 of these, one from each key topic, and you need 38 right. Add Element 1 and you have the Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator License.
The real test: 50 questions. 38 right (76%) passes.
Here: 300 questions. FCC Commercial Element 7R Question Pool (Restricted GMDSS Radio Operating Practices), October 2012, US government work. Free.
The exam takes one question from each group of the pool, so the count per topic is fixed.
10 sample questions
What is the fundamental concept of the GMDSS?
A.GMDSS utilizes automated systems and satellite technology to improve emergency communications for the world's shipping industry.
B.It is intended to automate and improve existing digital selective calling procedures and techniques.
C.It is intended to provide more effective but lower cost commercial communications.
D.It is intended to provide compulsory vessels with a collision avoidance system when they are operating in waters that are also occupied by non-compulsory vessels.
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A. GMDSS utilizes automated systems and satellite technology to improve emergency communications for the world's shipping industry.
7R-1A1 · General Information and System Overview
How often must a compulsory vessel's GMDSS radio station be inspected?
A.Annually, by the U.S. Coast Guard.
B.Annually, by the FCC or designated authority.
C.Annually, by the FCC, and every six months if the vessel sails outside of Sea Areas A1 and A2.
D.The FCC's annual inspection may be waived if and only if monthly inspections are performed by the vessel's on-board GMDSS Radio Maintainer.
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B. Annually, by the FCC or designated authority.
7R-8B1 · F.C.C. Rules & Regulations
What is the MID?
A.Mobile Identification Number
B.Marine Indemnity Directory
C.Mobile Interference Digits
D.Maritime Identification Digits
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D. Maritime Identification Digits
7R-14C1 · DSC & Alpha-Numeric ID Systems
If a VHF-DSC Distress alert is transmitted what channel is used for follow-on voice transmission?
A.Ch-12
B.Ch-70
C.Ch-16
D.Ch-13
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C. Ch-16
7R-19D1 · Distress, Urgency & Safety Comms
What indication is given to the personnel in a survival craft of the approach of SAR craft?
A.The Satellite EPIRB will change its strobe light pattern to indicate radar interrogation.
B.The SART informs survivors when the SART switches to the "standby" mode.
C.The SART may provide a visual or audible indication of interrogation by a 3-cm radar.
D.The AIS SART will alarm to indicate that SAR craft with radars are getting close.
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C. The SART may provide a visual or audible indication of interrogation by a 3-cm radar.
7R-27E1 · Survival Craft Equip & S.A.R.
How is mutual interference on 518 kHz among NAVTEX stations avoided?
A.Transmissions scheduled on a time-sharing basis, power limited and station assignment codes are geographically separated.
B.All stations transmit at the same time but stations are limited to daytime operation only to reduce the radius of propagation.
C.Transmitter power is limited, station assignment codes are not shared by other NAVAREAS and stations alternate between daytime and nighttime operations.
D.Station codes are not shared by other NAVAREAS, transmissions scheduled on a time-sharing basis and power is limited.
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A. Transmissions scheduled on a time-sharing basis, power limited and station assignment codes are geographically separated.
7R-37F1 · Maritime Safety Information (M.S.I.)
Adjusting the volume control has the following results:
A.The higher the volume control is set the greater the sensitivity.
B.The volume control sets the threshold for receiving signals.
C.Adjusting the volume control has no effect on the sensitivity.
D.The lower the volume control is set the greater the sensitivity.
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C. Adjusting the volume control has no effect on the sensitivity.
7R-43G1 · VHF-DSC Equipment & Comms
The primary purpose of the GMDSS is:
A.Allow more effective control of SAR situations by vessels.
B.Automate and improve emergency communications for the world's shipping industry.
C.Provide additional shipboard systems for more effective company communications.
D.Effective and inexpensive communications.
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B. Automate and improve emergency communications for the world's shipping industry.
7R-1A2 · General Information and System Overview
What periodic inspection is required in order to remain in compliance with the regulations regarding GMDSS ship radio station inspections?
A.U.S. Coast Guard annual inspection.
B.FCC inspection every five years.
C.An inspection at least once every 12 months by the FCC or a holder of a GMDSS Maintainers license.
D.Periodic inspections not required if on board maintainers perform routine preventive maintenance.
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C. An inspection at least once every 12 months by the FCC or a holder of a GMDSS Maintainers license.
7R-8B2 · F.C.C. Rules & Regulations
How many digits are in the MID (Maritime Identification Digits)?