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ECDIS System and Chart Types

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  1. Question 1

    As approved ECDIS has to be tested for functionality against a standard:
    • Correct - for use on a vessel under SOLAS chart requirements.
    • Not when it is from an approved supplier.
    • Only when it is supplied from a non-approved supplier.
    • No - standards only relate to charts.

  2. Question 2

    Why will a VAR sometimes convert an ENC file to a SENC file?
    • To save time on the vessel.
    • The VAR does this to check the contents of the file.
    • The ENC cannot be loaded directly onto the ECDIS on board the vessel.
    • It is a necessary part of the data protection process.

  3. Question 3

    Approximately how many countries are producing electronic charts?
    • Between 40 and 50.
    • Between 10 and 40.
    • More than 100.
    • Between 50 and 100.

  4. Question 4

    Can an ECS chart plotter be approved as an ECDIS?
    • No, as it has unofficial charts on it.
    • Yes, but only when in raster mode.
    • Yes, an ECS is always approved as an ECDIS.
    • Yes, but only when connected to a navigation signal.

  5. Question 5

    ECDIS is an acronym for:
    • Electronic chart displays and information system.
    • Electrical chart device in service.
    • Easy chart display individual setup.
    • Electrical compass device is ship.

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ECDIS System and Chart Types is a CBT test with 78 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: vector chart, electronic charts, relation ecdis, navigation signal, main advantage, usage code, raster, important.

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