Master Mariner ECDIS Quiz Questions With Answers

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Do you aspire to be a master mariner? If so, you must be aware of the term ECDIS. We have a good set of quiz questions with answers on ECDIS to check if you qualify to be a marine master or not. A marine master is a professional mariner with the highest seafarer qualification grade who can handle a ship of any size in any part of the globe. ECDIS is a navigational chart system used in naval vessels and ships to pinpoint locations. A professional mariner always uses this electronic chart system. Play the quiz now.

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1.

An ECDIS is required to display which informtation?
- A.
  
  Hydrographic data, RADAR targets, ARPA vectors
- B.
  
  Brightness, Darkness
- C.
  
  Temperature, Density, Distance
- D.
  
  Pressure, Vibration
2.

ECDIS means:
- A.
  
  Electronic Chart Display and Information System
- B.
  
  Electric Chart Data and Information System
- C.
  
  Electric Chart Display and Information System
- D.
  
  Electronic Chart Data and Information System
3.

The most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon as possible after entering a liferaft is to _______________.
- A.
  
  Reduce appetite by decreasing nausea
- B.
  
  Prevent impaired judgment due to motion-induced deliriousness
- C.
  
  Assist in sleeping
- D.
  
  Prevent loss of body moisture by vomiting
4.

ECDIS is set with performance standard by IMO called:
- A.
  
  TX 50
- B.
  
  DP 90
- C.
  
  DX 90
- D.
  
  DT 40
5.

A radar based constant up-date of cross track tendency.
- A.
  
  Distance Off Danger
- B.
  
  Parallel Indexing
- C.
  
  Clearing bearing
- D.
  
  Track Made Good
6.

This is the ship's electronic data base used in the ECDIS System.
- A.
  
  Chart data base
- B.
  
  Maps
- C.
  
  Electronic Nautical Chart
- D.
  
  Digital Chart
7.

The Component of the IBS that allows a navigator to see an integrated navigation and tactical display and to avoid navigational hazard is:
- A.
  
  RADAR
- B.
  
  Control system
- C.
  
  System display unit
- D.
  
  Tactical display unit
8.

Which of the following statement is TRUE regarding automatic identification systems (AIS)?
- A.
  
  AIS provides near real-time information regarding another vessel's speed over ground and heading regardless of visibility.
- B.
  
  AIS will not provide information on another vessel if that vessel is indistinguishable in radar sea clutter.
- C.
  
  AIS can be relied upon as the sole means to determine course changes due to other AIS equipped traffic.
- D.
  
  AIS is designed to replace ARPA, maneuvering boards, and visual bearing as a means to ascertain the risk of collision.
9.

Chart information details to be used in ECDIS should be the latest edition of information originated by a government-authorized hydrographic office and conform to the standards of (the) _________.
- A.
  
  US Coast Guard
- B.
  
  International Maritime Organization
- C.
  
  NASA
- D.
  
  International Hydrographic Organization
10.

Which information must automatic identification systems (AIS) automatically provide to appropriately equipped shore stations, vessels and aircraft?
- A.
  
  Destination
- B.
  
  Draught
- C.
  
  ETA
- D.
  
  Vessel's course