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Pilot License
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the international VHF channel for "calling" and indicating "distress" a. 27 b.06 c.16 d.12 | C |
| PAN-PAN repeated three times over the radiotelephone indicates what type of message will follow? a. distress b. safety c. all clear d. urgency | D |
| what signal should be used only where the vessel is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance? a. PAN-PAN b. MAYDAY C. SECURITEE D. HELP | B |
| what word (R/T language) is used to denote station is about to transmit a safety signal? A. PAN-PAN B. MAYDAY C. SECURITEE D. WARNING | D |
| what channels does harbour radio transmit navigation warning and weather forecast on? a. 16&27 b. 06&12 c. 13&26 d. 06&26 | A |
| how should an "EPIRB" be mounted? a. under lock and key b. where it can float free c. in the engine room d. by a ten foot lanyard | D |
| a fire has broken out on the stern of your vessel. to help fight the fire you should maneuver your vessel so that the wind ____? a. blows the fire toward the vessel b.comes over the bow c.comes over the stern d. comes over either beam | C |
| a fire in electrical equipment should be extinguished by using__? a. salt water b. foam c. carbon dioxide d. nothing | C |
| an advantage of dry chemical over carbon dioxide fire extinguishers is?' a. its greater range b. it effectiveness on all types of fires c. its cleanliness d. all of the above | B |
| leeway is the a. difference between true and compass course b. momentum of a vessel after her engines have been stopped c. lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her intended course d. displacement of a vessel multiplied by her speed | C |
| readings on a depthsounder indicate? a. actual depth of water b. actual depth of water below keel c. avg depth from waterline to hard bottom d. avg depth of water to soft bottom | A |
| a distress signal a. consists of 5 or more short blasts of the whistle b. consists of the raising and lowering of a large white flag c. may be used separately or with other distress signals d. is used to indicate doubt about another vessels intentions | C |
| distress signals may be a. red flares b. smoke signals c. sound signal d. any of the above | D |
| all of the following are distress signals under the rules except a. a green star signal b. orange colored smoke c. red flares d. the repeated raising and lowering of outstretched arms | A |
| all the following of distress signals under the rules except a. the continuous sounding of any fog signaling apparatus b. giving 5 or more short and rapid blasts of the whistle c. mayday d. flames from a barrel on deck | |
| which signal other than a distress signal can be used by a vessel to attract attention? a. searchlight b. continuous sounding of a fog signaling apparatus c. mayday d. orange smoke | A |
| what is the approx range of your VHF radio? a. 5miLes b. 15miles c. 35 miles d. 100 miles | B |
| how many feet in a fathom? a. 3 b. 6 c. 10 d. 12 | B |
| what is the name of the regulation governing the licensing of the island boats and licensed engine drivers and pilots? a.marine board regulations 1965 b.marine and port safety regulation c.marine and port authority reg d.marine and port licensing reg | A |
| how often does a licensed island boat have to be inspected? a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 3 years d. 5 years | A |
| who inspects the island boats? a. no one b. someone appointed by the minister c. marine police d. anybody who works at marine and ports | B |
| what do you do with your license certificate? a. keep it under lock and key b. post it so everyone can see it c. pot it in the engine room d. no need to post it | B |