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«SAM Electronics ECDIS CHARTPILOT 93×0/1100» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. This subject provides comprehensive training for maritime professionals operating on various types of vessels. It covers concepts and applications of the SAM Electronics ECDIS system, specifically the CHARTPILOT 93×0/1100 models. The course is designed to enhance navigational skills using advanced electronic chart systems, ensuring safe and efficient vessel operations. Participants gain hands-on experience with the CHARTPILOT system through simulated exercises that replicate real-world navigation challenges. Theoretical training includes understanding the system’s features, chart management and compliance with international maritime regulations. Practical sessions focus on route planning, monitoring vessel positions and troubleshooting common ECDIS issues. This advanced training is essential for seafarers aiming to work on vessels equipped with SAM Electronics ECDIS technology. Completing the test prepares professionals for modern navigation demands and enhances their career opportunities.
On this site Crew Evaluation System Test on the subject «SAM Electronics ECDIS CHARTPILOT 93×0/1100» contains 76 questions you need to answer with no possibility to go back to previous question. Therefore, we recommend carefully reading each question and making decision with no hurry. In case you have some difficulty answering, you have also possibility to request a hint.
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«On a CHARTPILOT menu, sometimes when a value has been changed, the … button has to be pressed to confirm the change». Select the ONE correct answer for the missing word.
«Apply».
«Change».
«Enter value».
«Insert».
How can an operator gain information on the loaded chart cell? Select the ONE best answer.
Check in the chart cell catalogue.
Use a pick report and the cell history information.
Consult a senior officer.
Look for the cell number on the source data diagram.
How can an operator using the CHARTPILOT see the range of IHO chart symbols? Select the ONE best answer.
Connect to the IHO website.
Use a small chart scale.
Use the «Legend» tab on a pick report.
Use the «Symbols» tab on a pick report.
How is the variable range ring hooked onto the trackball for adjustment? Select the ONE correct answer.
By pressing on the range readout with the «DO» button.
By double clicking on the screen adjacent to the range ring.
By pressing on the range readout with the «INFO» button.
By pressing on the range ring seen on the screen.
In this illustration from the CHARTPILOT, why do some buttons have a little triangle on them? Select the ONE correct answer.
That pressing the button will toggle the function on the chart screen.
That there is information available on a help menu.
That this button can be pinned to the menu bar.
The triangle shows that there are subordinate menus available.
On a CHARTPILOT keyboard, what can help you remember what the special function keys do? Select the ONE best answer.
Do not use, them, then they can be forgotten about.
Post a list up on the bridge noticeboard.
Attach a template to the keyboard.
Write the function on each key.
On the CHARTPILOT ECDIS, what happens when the «DO» button on the mouse is pressed? Select the ONE correct answer.
Information on the objected pressed is given.
Sub menus open giving more possibilities.
The ECDIS changes into «Planning» mode.
It enables a selected function.
On the CHARTPILOT ECDIS, what happens when the «INFO» button on the mouse is pressed? Select the ONE correct answer.
It enables a selected function.
Information on the chart objects is given, in the chart area.
Sub menus open giving more possibilities.
The ECDIS goes into standby.
On the CHARTPILOT ECDIS, what happens when the «MORE» button on the mouse is pressed? Select the ONE correct answer.
Information on the objected pressed is given.
It enables a selected function.
The ECDIS changes into «Conning» mode.
Sub menus open giving more possibilities.
On the CHARTPILOT screen, what shape is the available true motion screen area? Select the ONE correct answer.
Circular.
Polygon.
Rectangular.
Square.
Select the ONE answer that correctly completes the following statement. On the CHARTPILOT tracks are modified…
… using commands in the «Tracks» «Edit» menu.
… by entering values from the keyboard.
… by using a digitising system on a connected CHARTPILOT.
… only after the CHARTPILOT has been put into planning mode.
Select the ONE answer that correctly completes the following statement. The «Calculator» function on the CHARTPILOT …
… allows the total distance on a track to be estimated.
… is a simple mathematical calculator.
… offers some estimate of the time needed to load charts from a base disc.
… allows navigational calculations to be made, including sailings.
Select the ONE answer that correctly completes the following statement. With the CHARTPILOT in planning mode…
… any chart can be browsed.
… only the chart on which the vessel is positioned can be seen.
… only viewing small scale charts is possible.
… passage planning is the only possible activity.
Select the ONE best answer to complete the following statement. When monitoring a track, an approaching waypoint alarm will sound…
… always five minutes before the waypoint is reached.
… if the forward speed is too great compared to the plan.
… between one and six minutes before the vessel reaches the wheel over point.
… just before the actual waypoint position is reached.
What colour is a «System Track» when loaded and activated on the CHARTPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
Blue.
Red.
Green.
Orange.
What could be the reason that the anchor watch function will not activate? Select the ONE correct answer.
The vessel is not located within the assigned anchorage area.
The function is not available on the CHARTPILOT version.
The vessel is in the anchorage area, but moving at above 2 knots.
The vessel is on the wrong heading for the water flow.
What do the three full stops indicate on this CHARTPILOT button? Select the ONE correct answer.
That there is a subordinate menu available.
That the «INFO» button on the mouse must be pressed.
That the «Presentation» menu is not now available.
That there is no more information available.
What does the CHARTPILOT do after a track has passed a geometry and safety check? Select the ONE correct answer.
Automatically store the track and close the track edit page.
Set the newly created track as the «System Track», to enable monitoring to take place.
In a dialogue, it informs the operator with any relevant errors and warnings concerning the track with violation points.
Sound an alarm to say the track is safe to use.
What does the following orange star shape indicate, when seen on an ENC loaded on the CHARTPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
The ENC cell is out of date.
The navigation mark at its centre has been used for navigation.
There is a chart update at its centre.
There is an object detected by the ‘look ahead’ detection system.
What does the letter «V» indicate, when seen on the chart screen? Select the ONE correct answer.
The CHARTPILOT is in playback mode.
The CHARTPILOT has been paused, so monitoring has been suspended.
The CHARTPILOT is running as a virtual machine.
The ENC cell has not been updated for over a month.
What does «Text Mode» allow the operator to do when passage planning? Select the ONE best answer.
It allows the operator to change the track line style.
It allows the input and adjustment of track parameters.
It allows the operator to use text to enter a track.
It replaces the mouse entry with the keyboard.
What function does the «Compose» button have with open text mode on the CHARTPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
It adds text files to a track already saved.
It allows the existing track to have its parameters adjusted.
It allows the operator to manually insert more waypoints.
From a waypoint file, it enables a list of waypoints to be added to a track.
What function has the «Check» button, when used on a created track? Select the ONE best answer.
Within the track limit, it verifies this track for geometry and safety with charted and user chart objects.
At a distance equal to twice the track limit, it verifies this track for objects in the way.
It verifies a track for cross track distance values.
Within the track limit, it verifies a track for turn sizes.
What happens to an alarm when the parameters causing the alarm are removed? Select the ONE correct answer.
The alarm is removed from the «Alarm List».
The alarm remains in the «Alarm List» but the buzzer stops.
The alarm remains in the «Alarm List».
The operator is notified on the «Alarm List».
What happens to the chart display when «Safety» is selected in the «Contours Labels» menu? Select the ONE correct answer.
All contour values are shown.
All contour values up to 100 metres are shown.
Only depth values on the safety contour value are shown.
Only contour values above the safety contour are shown.
What happens when the vessel symbol is set into «Auto scale»? Select the ONE correct answer.
The outline of the symbol is at half the correct scale.
The outline of the symbol is circular, not representing the vessel’s shape.
The outline of the symbol is the correct size for the chart scale.
The outline of the symbol is maintained at the same size.
What has to be done to ensure that text labels are seen on screen? Select the ONE correct answer.
Make sure that text labels are switched on in the «Chart» menu.
Ensure that the screen brightness is high enough.
Have the CHARTPILOT in moving or centre display true motion.
Make sure that items requiring text labels are set up.
What has to be done to save a created track? Select the ONE correct answer.
In «Track/Edit», press the «Store» button, allocating a catalogue and file number and name.
Insert a flash drive into the computer.
Open up the «Chart Maintenance» menu and allocate a file name using the «Store» function.
Press the save button and the CHARTPILOT automatically creates a folder name.
What is a «Parameter Point» seen on a track? Select the ONE correct answer.
It is a point where the turn radius needs changing.
It is a temporary waypoint on a contingency track that the «TRACKPILOT» will steer for, if the vessel were to be off track by more than the cross track distance.
It is a waypoint without a course change but with changes in speeds, and limits for XTD and course as well as rudder economy. It lies on the straight part of a track line.
It is the same as a track waypoint where there will be course and speed changes that the «TRACKPILOT» will follow.
What is an ECDIS «passport» used for? Select the ONE correct answer.
It is system information sent to a chart provider.
It is a certificate that customs want to see on arrival.
It is an approval certificate for chart cells issued by IHO.
It is an ECDIS approval certificate issued by IMO.
What is meant by «Course Limit», as seen in the track «Text Mode» window? Select the ONE correct answer.
It is the maximum allowable course change based on predicted speed.
It is the maximum allowable course change based rate of turn, and used when the ECDIS is in «track monitoring» mode.
It is the number of legs making up a track and part of the CHARTPILOT’s «track monitoring» ability.
During ECDIS «Track monitoring», it is the difference between the actual course and the course defined by the pre-planned track leg; if the limit is exceeded, an alarm will sound.
What is meant by «Track Limit», as seen in the track «Text Mode» window? Select the ONE correct answer.
During ECDIS «Track monitoring», it is the distance to the next waypoint for an alarm to sound. If the limit is exceeded an alarm will sound.
During ECDIS «Track monitoring», it is the limit on track leg numbers. If the limit is exceeded an alarm will sound.
During ECDIS «Track monitoring», it is the maximum radius of turn at the waypoint. If the limit is exceeded an alarm will sound.
During ECDIS «Track monitoring», it is the deviation of the vessel’s position from the activated route, the «System Track». If the limit is exceeded an alarm will sound.
What is one function of the «Table of Contents» found in «Chart Maintenance» on a CHARTPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
It shows all of the functions available to an operator.
It shows the contents of the electronic manual.
It gathers a list of chart cells on the selected storage media.
It shows the menu structure on the CHARTPILOT.
What is recommended for the setting of the alarm buzzer when the CHARTPILOT is being used to monitor the track? Select the ONE correct answer.
It should be left on if the CHARTPILOT is unattended by an observer.
It can be switched off, as important objects will cause an alarm.
It cannot be switched off, it will always be on.
There is no particular recommendation.
What is revealed when the «Tree» button, found on the bottom menu bar, is pressed? Select the ONE correct answer.
A menu tree covering the operating system of the computer.
The chart screen shows the chart in the vessels current position.
The hierarchical menu structure of the CHARTPILOT software.
The chart showing the ENC symbols.
What is the maximum time that can be set by an operator for the path «prediction»? Select the ONE correct answer.
120 seconds.
180 seconds.
180 minutes.
240 seconds.
What is the maximum waypoint approach alarm time that can be set by an operator? Select the ONE correct answer.
1 minute.
3 minutes.
6 minutes.
10 minutes.
What is the purpose of the red box on this button? Select the ONE correct answer.
The named function is switched on.
The grid is not available.
The named function is switched off.
There is an alarm on the grid displayed.
What is the purpose of the small grey rectangle as seen on this button from the CHARTPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
It shows that there are no other options available.
It shows that this button can be moved onto the chart screen.
It shows that there are other options available.
It shows that WGS 84 is the correct datum.
What is the purpose of the «Tree» button seen on the bottom bar? Select the ONE correct answer.
It opens up the CHARTPILOT software at administrator level.
It opens a page to see the hierarchical menu of the ECDIS.
When pressed, it opens up the chart display.
When pressed, it opens up the conning display.
What is the quickest way to return the vessel symbol to chart screen? Select the ONE correct answer.
Press the standard display button on the bottom bar (Basic Operation bar).
Enter the menu and switch on the vessel symbol.
Press the standard display button on the top bar.
Use the «Tree» menu and select the display mode.
What is the significance of the red dot seen in this illustration from the CHARTPILOT alarm list? Select the ONE correct answer.
It is alongside a security message.
It is alongside an alarm message.
It is alongside a warning message.
It is alongside an indication message.
What is the significance of the yellow triangle seen in this illustration from the CHARTPILOT alarm list? Select the ONE correct answer.
It is alongside a safety message.
It is alongside an alarm message.
It is alongside a warning message.
It is alongside an indication message.
What is the «Planned Speed» seen in the track «Text Mode» used for? Select the ONE correct answer.
It is an estimate of the voyage average speed.
It is the speed that is planned for the track segment; it is in use for all time schedule calculations.
It is the minimum allowable speed on a particular track leg and the speed in use for ETA calculations.
It is the speed used for automatic track steering.
What is the «Profile Speed» seen in the track «Text Mode» used for? Select the ONE correct answer.
It is the speed used for automatic speed control on each leg of the track; it needs the optional «SPEEDPILOT» equipment on board.
It is a measure of how fast the CHARTPILOT processor is working.
It is the maximum allowable speed on a particular track leg.
It is the speed used for ETA calculations.
What might happen if the CHARTPILOT ECDIS is not powered down properly? Select the ONE correct answer.
Nothing, as the software will just run up again.
The Linux host will end up corrupt.
The CHARTPILOT program may have to be re-installed.
The Windows host will end up corrupt.
What must the operator do to ensure that a «User Chart Object» causes an alarm? Select the ONE correct answer.
Activate the appropriate object class in the «Alarm Setting» menu.
Make sure the «User Chart Object» is ahead of the vessel.
Only use a line as the user object.
Only use an area as the user object.
What use is made of the illustrated squares seen on the CHARTPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
The squares indicate a dangerous object, outside the safety contour.
The squares are used to set the screen brilliance and contrast.
They appear on the screen when the ambient light level is too high.
They indicate the position of the cursor when the computer hangs.
What use is made of the «Min. Speed» setting seen in the illustration from the alarm settings menu? Select the ONE correct answer.
Alarms will not sound at this speed, or speeds higher than this speed.
This is the minimum speed for steerage to be maintained.
Alarms will not sound at this speed, or speeds lower than this speed.
Two knots allows the ahead sector width to be set.
What useful speed information does the «Docking» display give the bridge team when a vessel is being docked? Select the ONE correct answer.
Average speed over the last track leg.
Speed to reach the desired ETA.
Water track speed and shaft RPM.
Forward speed, and bow and stern lateral speed.
When carrying out chart maintenance on connected CHARTPILOTs, what is recommended? Select the ONE correct answer.
That all the work is carried out on one CHARTPILOT, and all others are available in the network.
That all connected CHARTPILOTs are closed down.
That all connected CHARTPILOTS are put into standby.
That each CHARTPILOT has the same done independently to it.
When conning a vessel, what particularly useful information does the «Conning» information strip have on it, compared to the «Track/Control» information? Select the ONE correct answer.
Change of heading required.
Radius of turn information.
Rate of turn information.
Time to the next waypoint.
When does the cursor on the CHARTPILOT ECDIS look like the one illustrated? Select the ONE correct answer.
The cursor is inside the chart area.
The cursor is outside the chart area.
The cursor is in a text box for an entry.
The ECDIS computer is busy.
When does the cursor on the CHARTPILOT ECDIS look like the one illustrated? Select the ONE correct answer.
The cursor is outside the chart, on a menu.
The cursor is on the chart area.
The ECDIS computer is hanging.
The ECDIS computer is idle.
When does the cursor on the CHARTPILOT ECDIS look like the one illustrated? Select the ONE correct answer.
The cursor is inside the chart area.
The cursor is in text box for entry.
The cursor is outside the chart area.
The ECDIS computer is busy.
When is the path prediction function useful to the bridge team? Select the ONE correct answer.
On a deep-sea passage when steady steaming.
When passage planning.
During a pilotage, ship manoeuvre operation.
Whilst a vessel is at anchor.
When used on a newly created track, the «Check» function finds impossible geometry on the track. What will happen? Select the ONE correct answer.
It will automatically adjust the track parameters.
It will automatically adjust the vessel turning parameters to suit the track.
It will inform the operator and not perform a safety check.
It will inform the operator and perform a safety check.
Where are track files stored on the CHARTPILOT computer? Select the ONE best answer.
In folders called «Catalogs».
In folders called «magazines».
On a connected CHARTPILOT.
On a floppy drive.
Where on the various CHARTPILOT installations, would an operator go to find the vessel’s pilot card? Select the TWO correct answers.
Into the «Presentation» menu.
Into the «Track» menu.
Into the «Tree» menu of the «Chart» mode.
Into the «Tree» menu the «Conning» mode.
Which ONE answer correctly completes the following statement? When ordering new C-MAP-ENC chart cells …
… always give the provider the generated USER Key File for C-MAP-ENC.
… always give the provider the «IHO» key number.
… always let them know the old permit and licence numbers.
… just tell them what chart cells are required.
Which ONE answer correctly completes the following statement? When ordering new IHO-ENC chart cells, …
… always give the provider the «IHO» key number.
… always give the provider the «User Permit» number.
… always let them know the old permit and licence numbers.
… just tell them what chart cells are required.
Which ONE of the options correctly completes the following statement? If the CHARTPILOT is running, but the screen brilliance is set too low to see detail …
… press all three buttons on the mouse to set maximum brightness.
… press the «DO» and «INFO» buttons on the mouse at the same time.
… switch off the computer using a mains power switch, then restart it.
… use the mouse to try and guess where the brightness menu is located.
Which ONE of these answers correctly completes the following statement? Before pressing the power button to start a CHARTPILOT ECDIS …
… check to see that there is enough generated power.
… check with the vessel master.
… make sure there are charts loaded.
… make sure it is not already running.
Which option correctly describes the use of the «Transfer» button found in chart maintenance? Select the ONE correct answer.
It allows files to be sent across a network to another database of the system, e. g. other CHARTPILOTs.
It converts waypoints from the WGS 84 datum to the European datum.
It sends voyage logbook recordings to inserted media.
It starts the loading of digital overlays from inserted media.
Which part of a vessel has to leave the defined anchorage area to cause an «Out of Area» alarm to sound? Select the ONE correct answer.
The whole vessel.
The anchor buoy position.
The CCRP.
The system reference point.
Which part of a vessel has to leave the defined anchorage area to cause an «Exiting Anchor Watch Area» alarm to sound? Select the ONE correct answer.
The vessel’s contour is violating the border of the anchor watch area.
The anchor position is violating the border of the anchor watch area …
The CCRP is violating the border of the anchor watch area.
The whole vessel is violating the border of the anchor watch area.
Whilst ECDIS is monitoring a track, what happens when the «INFO» button is pressed on the «TO WPT» – to waypoint? Select the ONE correct answer.
The ETA to the waypoint is given.
The vessel automatically adjusts course to directly steer for the waypoint.
A safety check for charted objects is performed from current ship’s position.
The waypoint parameters are shown to the operator.
Why do some ranges seen in the illustration, have the black diamond shape alongside them? Select the ONE correct answer.
For those ranges, vector chart data is available and will match with the ideal purpose of the chart loaded.
At these ranges, a base display only is available.
No chart cells are available covering these ranges.
They are ranges that do not have acceptable detail for the chart loaded.
Why does this button have a red box around it? Select the ONE correct answer.
This was the last button pressed on this menu.
The button cannot now be pressed because of a technical reason.
There is an alarm on the coordinate system.
This is illumination for night use.
Why does this button not have a 3D profile? Select the ONE correct answer.
The button is available for use.
The presentation is now showing on the chart screen.
The button has been pressed.
This is an information only button.
Why is one track on the CHARTPILOT defined as a «System» track? Select the ONE best answer.
Because this track will be monitored by the CHARTPILOT during ECDIS monitoring.
Because it is loaded on the CHARTPILOT system and visible on the screen.
Because they are used by the autopilot when track steering.
Because they follow VTS and IALA traffic routes.
Why might a CHARTPILOT ECDIS look like it is not running when it is? Select the ONE best answer.
The CHARTPILOT computer fans cannot be heard running.
The power light is dimly illuminated.
The screen brilliance is set too low for the light conditions.
The screen brilliance is set too high for the light conditions.
Why might a log recording not play? Select the ONE best answer.
There is a system track already loaded.
The CHARTPILOT is in true motion mode.
The log file is corrupt.
There is not the hard drive space required by the CHARTPILOT.
Will the CHARTPILOT alarm if a dangerous «User Chart Object» is seen in the «look ahead» detection feature? Select the ONE correct answer.
Yes.
No, as IMO do not require it.
Only if it is a line.
Only if it is an area.
With a true motion display, if the «Set Center» function does not correctly locate the vessel symbol, what is the probable cause? Select the ONE correct answer.
The CHARTPILOT is at too big a range.
The CHARTPILOT is probably in planning mode.
The cursor was outside the set screen limits.
The operator has not selected the correct function.
You are inserting a new track waypoint using the cursor, but find that you have to move the cursor off the screen. What has to be done to resume insertion? Select the ONE correct answer.
Press the «Set/Continue» button again.
Press on the last inserted waypoint to pick up the track again.
Press on the screen in the next waypoint position.
Press the «text Mode» button to enable the track to be activated again.
