AMERC ROC 35 Distress, Urgency & Safety Signals Quiz
1. What signal is used to indicate distress in GMDSS?
Mayday.
Pan-Pan.
Secour.
SOS.
2. What is the meaning of the distress signal “Mayday”?
Urgent medical assistance required.
The vessel is in immediate danger and needs assistance.
The vessel has lost propulsion but is not in danger.
There is a fire on board.
3. Which signal is used to indicate an urgency situation?
SOS.
Mayday.
Pan-Pan.
Secour.
4. Which of the following is a safety signal?
Mayday.
SOS.
Pan-Pan.
Secour.
5. What does the signal “Pan-Pan” indicate?
The vessel is in distress and requires immediate assistance.
The vessel requires assistance but not immediately.
The vessel is in no danger but has mechanical failure.
The vessel has a fire on board.
6. What action should be taken when a distress signal (Mayday) is received?
Attempt to make contact with the distressed vessel.
Ignore the signal and continue normal operations.
Report it to the authorities.
All of the above.
7. What is the purpose of the distress signal “SOS”?
To indicate a fire on board.
To indicate a medical emergency.
To indicate that the vessel is in imminent danger.
To indicate a security threat.
8. What does the “Secour” signal mean in GMDSS?
The vessel is in distress.
The vessel requires urgent assistance.
The vessel is in need of safety assistance.
The vessel has a medical emergency.
9. Which radio system should be used to transmit distress signals?
VHF DSC.
HF DSC.
Inmarsat C.
Any of the above.
10. Which frequency range is typically used for distress calls?
2 MHz to 30 MHz.
156 MHz to 174 MHz.
406 MHz to 406.1 MHz.
1.6 GHz.
11. What is the purpose of the Urgency signal?
To indicate a life-threatening situation.
To request medical help.
To request assistance but not for an immediate life-threatening situation.
To indicate distress.
12. What should you do if a vessel transmits a distress signal?
Attempt to make contact with the vessel.
Ignore the signal.
Continue your current operations.
All of the above.
13. Which of the following can be used to transmit an SOS signal?
Radio transmitter.
Signal lamp.
Sound signals (e.g., horn or siren).
All of the above.
14. Which signal indicates an emergency medical situation?
SOS.
Mayday.
Pan-Pan.
Secour.
15. What is the first priority in a distress situation?
Save lives.
Save the vessel.
Preserve the cargo.
Notify authorities.
16. What should be included in a distress message?
Vessel’s name, location, and nature of distress.
Only the vessel’s name and nature of distress.
Only the vessel’s name and position.
Only the vessel’s location.
17. What is the priority order of distress signals?
SOS, Mayday, Pan-Pan.
Mayday, SOS, Pan-Pan.
Pan-Pan, SOS, Mayday.
SOS, Pan-Pan, Mayday.
18. How should a distress call be acknowledged?
By repeating the distress message.
By sending a response using the same frequency.
By sending a location report.
By notifying the authorities.
19. When should the distress signal “Mayday” be used?
When a vessel is in immediate danger and requires help.
When a vessel has a fire on board.
When there is an urgent situation, but no immediate danger.
When a vessel is requesting routine assistance.
20. What is the primary purpose of the “Pan-Pan” signal?
To indicate that the vessel is in imminent danger.
To request urgent assistance, but not for an immediate life-threatening situation.
To report a medical emergency.
To indicate the vessel has mechanical failure.
21. Which radio system is used to send distress signals in GMDSS?
VHF.
HF.
Satellite.
All of the above.
22. Which of the following frequencies is designated for distress communications?
121.5 MHz.
156.8 MHz.
406.025 MHz.
500 kHz.
23. When transmitting a distress signal on VHF, which channel is typically used?
Channel 16.
Channel 14.
Channel 70.
Channel 22.
24. Which of the following is the correct term for a distress message sent by a distress beacon?
EPIRB.
DSC.
ELT.
SART.
25. When a distress signal is sent via EPIRB, which system does it usually trigger?
COSPAS-SARSAT.
Iridium.
Inmarsat.
HF DSC.
26. How should the distress signal “Mayday” be repeated?
“Mayday” repeated 3 times.
“Mayday” repeated once.
“Mayday” repeated 5 times.
“Mayday” repeated twice.
27. What should you do if you hear a distress message?
Ignore the message.
Inform the authorities and continue with your work.
Acknowledge the distress signal and offer assistance.
Turn off the radio.
28. Which signal would indicate a distress situation where assistance is required?
Mayday.
Pan-Pan.
Secour.
SOS.
29. How often should a distress signal be sent when no response is received?
Every 15 minutes.
Every 10 minutes.
Every 30 minutes.
Every 5 minutes.
30. Which of the following would be appropriate for a distress situation?
Mayday.
Secour.
Pan-Pan.
SOS.
31. What action should be taken if the distress call is made by VHF DSC?
The distress call should be acknowledged immediately.
Ignore the call.
Send a test message.
Notify the nearest vessel.
32. When should an emergency broadcast be sent?
When a distress signal is detected.
When there is no other communication channel available.
When the vessel is in danger.
All of the above.
33. What signal is used when a vessel is in distress and requires immediate assistance?
Mayday.
SOS.
Pan-Pan.
Secour.
34. What does the signal “Pan-Pan” signify?
The vessel requires assistance but is not in immediate danger.
The vessel is in immediate danger and needs assistance.
The vessel has lost propulsion.
The vessel is abandoned.
35. What type of information should be included in a distress message?
The vessel’s name and location.
The nature of the distress.
The number of people on board.
All of the above.
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