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«SAM Electronics ECDISPILOT 2, Basic and Platinum» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. The training program offers comprehensive modules designed for both basic and advanced users, ensuring a thorough understanding of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) operations. Participants in the Basic course gain essential knowledge about the functionalities and limitations of ECDIS, crucial for safe navigation on any type of vessel. This course extends beyond the basics, providing in-depth training on advanced ECDIS features and their application in complex navigational scenarios. Theoretical components of the program cover international maritime regulations, chart interpretation and the integration of ECDIS with other navigation systems. Practical sessions involve hands-on experience with ECDIS equipment, simulating real-world navigational challenges to enhance skill retention and application. The training emphasizes the importance of maintaining situational awareness and decision-making skills while relying on ECDIS for navigation. Participants of the program are well-prepared to handle ECDIS systems confidently, contributing to safer and more efficient vessel operations. The test is tailored to meet the needs of marine professionals, from deck officers to captains, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest technological advancements in maritime navigation.
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How can an operator easily find out which version of the ECDISPILOT is loaded on the MFD? Select the ONE best answer.
By pressing the «About» button on the menu.
By contacting SAM Electronics.
By looking in the ECDIS handbook.
By pressing the «Version» button on the menu.
How can the screen brilliance be increased on an ECDISPILOT when it is running, but the screen is too dark to see it? Select the ONE correct answer.
Press and hold the «DO» and «MORE» keys.
Press and hold all three of the buttons on the pointing device.
Roll the cursor to the top left side of the screen and repeatedly press the «MORE» key.
Roll the cursor to the top right side of the screen and repeatedly press the «DO» key.
How can the wheel-over position before a waypoint be set? Select the ONE correct answer.
As a line only.
As a point only.
As a text message.
As a point or a line.
How can user symbols, areas and lines be defined on the ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE best answer.
Global, track related and attached to a particular chart cell.
Global, user defined or track related.
They cannot be defined, as they are available to all once created.
User defined group and available to anyone.
How can «ECDIS Chart 1» be used to help the setup of an ECDISPILOT display? Select the ONE best answer.
The chart shows how to set up display types.
There is a help menu embedded within «Chart 1».
There is a grey scale and colour test pattern for the monitor.
There is guidance on the number of pixels available on the fitted monitor.
How does an operator maximise the chart screen? Select the ONE correct answer.
By using the small arrow on the navigation data strip.
By using the square symbol located on the menu bar.
By using the arrow button located on the menu bar to remove the data strip.
With a double press on the chart screen.
How is a manual fix entered onto the chart after two LOPs have been entered? Select the ONE correct answer.
By entering a user text, object.
By entering an onscreen text message.
Press the «Create Pos Fix» button.
Press the «Drop Pos Fix» button.
How is an offset EBL centred back on the vessel symbol? Select the TWO correct answers.
Use the on-screen menu with «Center EBL1» or «Center EBL2».
Switch it off then on again.
Click and drag it to the symbol on a zoomed in display.
Press the «Fixed» button.
How is it possible for an operator to check for ENC cell updates on the ECDISPILOT? Select the TWO correct answers.
By checking with the chart records on board the vessel where the ECDIS is located.
By contacting a local RENC, or the chart supplier.
With activated, highlighted updates in the chart area.
Using a pick report and «Chart Information».
How many Electronic Bearing Lines (EBL’s) are there on the ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
One only, black in colour.
One only, blue in colour.
One red one and one brown one.
Two, one blue and one brown.
How many parallel index lines are available on the ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE best answer.
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
How often are voyage records stored on the hard drive of an ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
Every 10 seconds for a period of 90 days.
Every 12 hours for a period of 3 months.
Every 20 seconds for a period of 100 days.
Every 24 hours for a period of 3 months.
If the LED on the lower right side of the monitor shows a fixed red light, what has happened to the ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
The monitor has failed.
The system is in standby mode.
The PC is switched off or has a technical problem.
There is a dangerous target.
If the LED on the lower right side of the monitor starts to flash a green light, what has happened to the ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
The display is switched off, or the PC connection lost.
The ECDISPILOT is being used for chart maintenance.
The navigation signal from the sensor unit has failed.
The system is operating normally.
If the LED on the lower right side of the monitor starts to flash a red light, what has happened to the ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
The ECDISPILOT PC has failed.
The signal from a sensor unit has failed.
The system is shutting down.
The ECDISPILOT’s processor is too hot.
In the illustration, what is missing from the cross shaped cursor when it is located on the chart screen of the ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE best answer.
A small number, indicating which MFD is being used.
Nothing, this is what the cursor looks like on the chart screen.
The text box with position.
The data box with position and range and bearing.
Is it possible to have more than one route open at the same time on the ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE best answer.
Depends on the mode.
Yes.
No.
Only when planning.
Is the predictive function based on water or ground track? Select the ONE best answer.
Ground track, when the sea floor is relatively close for the Doppler log.
Water track, when the vessel speed is below three knots.
Water track.
Ground track.
On an ECDISPILOT, what is used to define a «Navigating» AIS target as opposed to an «anchored» or «moored» target? Select the ONE correct answer.
A speed greater than five knots.
A speed greater than three knots.
One that is in a recognisable fairway.
The definition set into the other vessel’s AIS transmission.
On an MFD, the graphical user interface for the ECDISPILOT is based on Windows 7. Is it possible for a user to load other software using the Windows operating system? Select the ONE correct answer.
No, it is not possible to load user software.
No, it is not possible until the system is out of warranty.
Yes, because the ECDISPILOT is loaded on a standard PC.
Yes, Microsoft Word is installed to allow a passage planning route list to be made.
On the ECDISPILOT, how does an operator know that the chart is over scaled? Select the TWO correct answers.
The jail «prison bar» pattern is visible.
A warning is given on the «Chart Status Line».
The chart screen has horizontal lines on it.
The range cannot be changed any further down.
On the ECDISPILOT, how many «man overboard» positions are possible? Select the ONE correct answer.
One.
Five.
Six.
Two.
On the ECDISPILOT, if a route geometry check is not passed, what cannot be done? Select the ONE best answer.
Another geometry check.
A chart and user object check.
The route cannot be saved.
The route cannot be used.
On the ECDISPILOT, if the «Display Off» button has been pressed on the menu bar, how is the display returned? Select the ONE correct answer.
By pressing the power button on the monitor.
By pressing the «DO» key on the pointing device.
By moving the pointing device.
By re-starting the MFD.
On the ECDISPILOT, what choices are there in the route «Controller» for following a route? Select the TWO correct answers.
DP for vessels with «Dynamic Positioning».
«TP» or «Manual».
«Manual» or «Operator».
«Steering» or «Auto».
On the Wärtsilä SAM integrated bridge system (NACOS), what does the abbreviation «MFD» stand for? Select the ONE correct answer.
Many fixed displays.
Maximum forward detection.
Multi-function display.
Multi file display.
On the Wärtsilä SAM integrated bridge system (NACOS), what is the most useful principle of the MFDs used? Select the ONE best answer.
They can be dispersed around a vessel.
They can be used by service technicians when they board.
They can show any application within the NACOS system.
They can show both ECDIS and radar displays.
Some ECDISPILOTs are fitted with a «Panel PC», what is meant by this? Select the ONE best answer.
The PC can be more easily accessed for maintenance.
The PC has a solid-state hard drive, not commonly found on an ECDIS.
This is an ECDISPILOT Basic, where the PC is integrated into the monitor.
This is a system where the PC is more like a laptop, being thinner.
What are the reference positions available on an ECDISPILOT with connected radar? Select the ONE correct answer.
«CCRP», «Radar» and «Track».
«CCRP», «Radar» and «Route».
«Pivot point», «CCRP» and «Track».
«Track», «CCRP» and «AIS».
What can be done by an operator to maintain the hardware of an MFD in the NACOS system? Select the ONE correct answer.
Complete earth leakage tests on all equipment.
Check for the security of cables and remove dust.
Remove the hard drive from the cabinet and make sure it is free running.
Replace the fluid in the motion damping unit.
What can be done by an operator to maintain the software of an MFD in the NACOS system? Select the ONE correct answer.
Check that all the necessary files are in their correct folders.
Re-install the software for the ECDISPILOT from the backup.
Remove temporary folders from the hard drive.
Nothing, as this should only be done by SAM approved personnel.
What can happen when the «DO» key on the pointing device of an ECDISPILOT is given a double push? Select the ONE correct answer.
It can be set up as a special function key on the keyboard.
A folder is opened, or a function is activated.
The ECDISPILOT is put into standby mode.
The value of the object in a cell is advanced by one unit.
What does the small arrow alongside the speed through the water indicate, as seen on this illustration from the navigation side bar? Select the ONE correct answer.
That a water track log is sending the speed.
That the log sensor signal is received within limits.
That there is a sub-menu available allowing the speed to be changed to «ground».
It shows the resultant direction of longitudinal and transverse water speed.
What does the small symbol seen alongside «helgoland» indicate? Select the ONE best answer.
That the route has geometry errors.
That the route is open.
That the route has not been validated.
That the route is closed.
What does the small triangle seen on this ECDISPILOT menu represent? Select the ONE correct answer.
If pressed, it closes the display menu.
It notifies the operator that the mode is «Browse».
It is a button to access a subordinate menu.
It scrolls the chart down as the mode is «Browse».
What does the thick red line seen on this illustration from route indicate? Select the ONE correct answer.
It is because the heading change is greater than 90°.
It is because the route is laid over a buoy.
It is the normal way a turn is shown at a waypoint.
The route has not passed the geometry check.
What does this symbol indicate when seen on the alert strip? Select the ONE correct answer.
An alarm.
A caution.
A warning classed as number one in the alert list.
An alarm on MFD number one.
What does this symbol indicate when seen on the alert strip? Select the ONE correct answer.
A warning classed as number two in the alarm list.
A warning.
An alarm on another MFD.
An alarm.
What does this symbol indicate when seen on the alert strip? Select the ONE correct answer.
It indicates that there is an update buoy in this position.
It indicates that there is a caution message alongside it.
It is an alarm that requires delayed operator action.
It is an alarm that requires immediate operator action.
What happens on an ECDISPILOT when the vessel symbol seen on the chart screen is pressed? Select the ONE best answer.
Chart browse mode is selected.
The vessel symbol changes to an outline shape.
The vessel symbol moves to the bottom of the chart screen.
The vessel symbol centres on the chart screen.
What happens to an ECDISPILOT display mode when the «S» button is pressed on the menu bar? Select the THREE correct answers.
It reverts to north up, true motion and 6-mile range.
It activates the safety contour alarm, and it selects the standard display category.
The «own–ship»-symbol is centred on the chart display.
It reverts to course up, true motion.
What happens to an ECDISPILOT when the «S» button is pressed on the menu bar? Select the ONE best answer.
The ECDISPILOT reverts to the pre-defined «standard» setting.
The display brightness is increased to maximum.
The ECDIS goes into standby mode.
The system loads an IHO S57 chart type.
What is a «Customised» display as seen on the ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE best answer.
A display created by SAM Electronics.
A display personalised by an operator.
An IMO «Standard» display.
One created for a harbour pilot.
What is contained in the «Chart Status Line» of an ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
The level of detail, mode of display and the type of displayed chart.
The man over board button, the home button and the type of displayed chart.
The type of chart, the associated permit number and the scale status of the displayed chart.
The type of chart, the level of detail, the depth units and the scale status of the displayed chart.
What is indicated by a chart cell seen on the «Maintenance» screen with a blue outline? Select the ONE best answer.
The cell is one supplied by C-Map.
The cell has an incorrect compilation scale.
The cell is corrupt.
The chart cell is an IHO ENC cell.
What is indicated by a chart cell seen on the «Maintenance» screen with a green outline? Select the ONE best answer.
The chart cell has an error on it.
The chart cell is a C-Map one.
That the cell is an IHO approved cell ready for use.
The ECDISPILOT considers that this cell should be used on the planned route.
What is indicated by a chart cell seen on the «Maintenance» screen with a red outline? Select the ONE best answer.
The chart cell has been checked and is ready for use.
The chart cell has no content as it is corrupted.
This is the normal way that the ECDISPILOT lets an operator see loaded chart cells.
An error occurred when the cell was being checked by the ECDISPILOT.
What is meant by an «Active» route on the ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
It is a route that will be monitored by the ECDISPILOT.
It is a route that is being edited by an operator.
It is one that crosses into very busy sea areas.
It is one that needs more edits to be completed by an operator.
What is the easiest way to move the chart around on the ECDISPILOT screen? Select the ONE best answer.
Change scale then reposition the chart centre.
Load a different chart for another location.
Press and hold the «MORE» key while moving the pointing device.
Use the «DO» key and opened menu to set the chart centre.
What is the greatest time setting available on the predictive function? Select the ONE correct answer.
60 seconds.
120 seconds.
180 seconds.
240 seconds.
What is the name given to the folders where route files are stored on the ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE best answer.
«Catalogues».
«Compendiums».
«Folders».
«Magazines».
What is the red sector seen in this illustration from a chart screen? Select the ONE correct answer.
The ECDIS guard zone.
A danger area.
A safety zone.
Then safety detection sector.
What is the significance of a sensor set in «Auto», as seen in the illustration? Select the ONE best answer.
If «Gyro 1» were to be available, the system would use it.
If the sensor were to fail, another is automatically selected.
That the sensor has been manually selected.
That there is another sensor apart from «Gyro 1» that should be used.
What is the significance of the small red box seen on this guard zone? Select the ONE correct answer.
It allows the guard zone to be closed down.
It identifies the number one zone.
It is an acquired target within the zone.
It allows the guard zone to be adjusted.
What is the slider shown in the illustration used for? Select the ONE correct answer.
It adjusts the volume of the acoustic horn.
It is used to change the chart display scale.
It is the screen brightness adjuster.
It is used to adjust the chart compilation scale.
What is the use of the small orange box seen on the route leg in this illustration? Select the ONE best answer.
It informs the operator about the vessel’s schedule.
It is a charted object showing a «Caution» area.
It is a manual chart update.
It is a «User Area» set in by an operator.
What is the «Escalation» time as seen on the alarms list? Select the ONE correct answer.
It is a limit on how many alarms will be raised at the same time.
It is the time before a warning becomes an alarm.
It is how quickly a dangerous target would cause a close quarter situation.
It is the time taken to respond to an alarm.
What is the «S» used for, as shown on the menu bar of the ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE correct answer.
It is an indication that the display mode is set to «Standard».
When pressed, it changes the ECDIS display to an IMO defined «Standard» one.
It is an indication that the ECDISPILOT is in standby mode.
When pressed it returns the display to the «Super Home» screen.
What might happen if an ECDISPILOT is not powered down properly? Select the ONE correct answer.
The ECDISPILOT program will not start, because of a damaged hard drive.
Nothing, as the software will be able to run up the system correctly next time.
The Linux host will end up corrupt and SAM Electronics will have to send a qualified service person.
The Windows host will end up corrupt, and Windows will have to be re-installed.
What would a yellow dot seen alongside a sensor value indicate? Select the ONE correct answer.
It indicates that the sensor is normal.
It shows that a sensor is in «Auto» mode.
It shows that the sensor is outside the normal operational limits.
It indicates that the sensor information has been manually set.
What would happen to the small white arrow seen alongside the speed through the water, on a vessel which had only sternway? Select the ONE correct answer.
It would not change.
It would point upwards.
It would point downwards.
It would turn a red colour.
When an LOP is being set on the chart screen, what function does the «Adjust» button have? Select the ONE best answer.
It adjusts the bearing of the LOP in one degree steps from the reference object selected.
It adjusts the coordinates of the observed object.
It adjusts the origin of the LOP, placing it on the reference object selected.
It opens a menu to allow exact coordinates, distance and bearing of the charted reference object to be entered.
When an operator sets safety depth values, what should they consider? Select the ONE best answer.
The vessel’s hydrodynamic pivot point position.
The vessel’s draught and the zone of confidence value.
They should set large values to stop unnecessary alarms.
They should set small values to stop unnecessary alarms.
When does the cursor on the ECDISPILOT look like the one illustrated? Select the ONE best answer.
Because it is being moved.
Because it is being used as a tape measure.
Because it is on the chart screen.
Because an onscreen function is attached to it.
When does the cursor on the ECDISPILOT look like the one illustrated? Select the ONE correct answer.
The cursor is off the chart screen.
The cursor is on the chart area.
The ECDIS computer is hanging.
The ECDIS computer is idle.
When fitted to a SAM MFD, what can a scroll wheel on a standard mouse or desktop trackball be used for? Select the ONE correct answer.
It scrolls a list or zooms the chart.
A long push of it restarts the PC running the MFD.
It can be set up as a special function key on the keyboard.
It is used to obtain a «Pick» report on a charted object.
When is the safety detection sector active? Select the ONE best answer.
At all times when there is an «Active» route.
At all times.
Just when seen on the chart screen.
Only when seen and if there is an «Active» route.
Where is the danger detection sector referenced to on an ECDISPILOT? Select the ONE best answer.
The «Track» reference position near the bow.
The vessel’s centre point.
The vessel’s pivot point.
The «CCRP» located at the conning position.
Which ONE answer correctly completes the following statement? A long range AIS interrogation on an ECDISPILOT …
… is not automatically answered if the setting is in «Manual».
… is automatically answered if the setting is in «Manual».
… is automatically answered if the station is within VHF range.
… is not possible, as the system does not support it.
Which ONE answer correctly completes the following statement? A man overboard position on an ECDISPILOT…
… stays in the initial ground position.
… updates with the estimated drift.
… stays in the initial water position.
… updates according to a vessel’s course and speed.
Which ONE answer correctly completes the following statement? A virtual button on the ECDISPILOT …
… is recognised because it stands out a little bit.
… must always be pressed using the «MORE» key on the pointing device.
… is recognised because it always has a letter on it.
… is recognised because it is yellow in colour.
Which ONE answer correctly completes the following statement? A virtual button on the ECDISPILOT …
… is pressed using the «DO» key on the pointing device.
… can be pressed using the «MORE» or «DO» key on the pointing device.
… is recognised because it always has a number on it.
… is there as a prompt only to remind the operator to access a menu.
Which ONE answer correctly completes the following statement? An ECDISPILOT shows charted objects that have been updated using inserted media …
… by surrounding them with an orange star shape, lines and a U-pattern.
… by adding a small symbol alongside the charted object.
… by adding an update icon on the «Chart Register» bar.
… by surrounding them with a red star shape.
Which ONE answer correctly completes the following statement? User symbols created on an MFD …
… are only available on one other MFD.
… are only available on the MFD that they were created on.
… are available to all MFDs on a vessel.
… only have «danger areas» spread throughout the network.
Which TWO actions are achieved by the special function keys «F11» and «F12» on a NACOS MFD? Select the TWO correct answers.
The ECDIS visual alarm, (flashing symbols) is stopped.
A newly acquired radar target is accepted.
The ECDIS display is set into a «Standard» mode.
The ECDIS acoustic alarm is stopped.
Which TWO answers correctly completes the following statement? The ECDISPILOT can indicate an ETA using the planned speed or …
… calculate the ETA using the actual speed on vessels with a conning screen.
… calculate the speed to make a required ETA.
… be set so that it does not do this.
… calculate the ETA using an average speed.
Which keys on a standard mouse or desktop trackball are active on a Wärtsilä SAM MFD? Select the ONE correct answer.
The left side «DO» key and the right side «MORE» key.
The left side «DO» key, the centre «INFO» key and the right side «MORE» key.
The right side «DO» key and the left side «MORE» key.
The right side «DO» key, the centre «INFO» key and the left side «MORE» key.
Which of the special function keys on a fitted keyboard are assigned for ECDISPILOT use? Select the TWO correct answers.
The «F8» key.
The «F10» key.
The «F11» key.
The «F12» key.
Why does the cursor on the ECDISPILOT look like the one illustrated? Select the ONE correct answer.
Because it is on the SCAMIN lines.
Because an on-screen function can be grabbed.
The ECDIS computer is hanging.
The ECDIS computer is idle.
Why does the time shown on this ECDISPILOT come from an internal clock? Select the ONE correct answer.
The external synchronisation with time from a connected GPS sensor has failed.
It is an indication that the displayed time is LMT.
It is an indication that the displayed time is UTC.
There is a discrepancy between the internal clock of the PC and the navigation sensor.
Why might an ECDISPILOT look like it is not running when it really is still running? Select the ONE best answer.
The monitor is hibernating.
The ECDISPILOT computer fans cannot be heard running.
The power light is dimly illuminated.
The screen brilliance is set too high for the light conditions.
Why would a red diamond be seen alongside a sensor value? Select the ONE correct answer.
It indicates that the sensor information has failed.
It indicates that the sensor is normal.
It shows that a differential GPS position is being received.
It shows that the sensor is being used by another MFD.
Why would the alarm «Deviation from Route» sound? Select the ONE best answer.
A vessel is outside the set cross track limits.
A vessel is not on the planned time schedule.
A vessel’s heading is outside the set limits.
A vessel’s speed has dropped below the set value.
Why would the «Chart Status Line» show «Base+»? Select the ONE correct answer.
There is a «Customised» display category selected.
There is a duplicated screen display.
There is a «Base» display at an incorrect range.
There is a «Base» display with zone of confidence symbols added.
Why would two triangles be seen at the same time, on the alert strip, one with a cross through it? Select the ONE correct answer.
Because the alarm «Escalation» time is exceeded.
Because there is a fire alarm sounding on the vessel.
The alert, from another MFD, cannot be acknowledged on this MFD.
There are two alarms active at the moment.
