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Bridge Navigation & Deck Operations

ECDIS - General Knowledge

In this test, you will assess your knowledge of ECDIS technical requirements and IMO standards, rules for operating Electronic Navigation Charts (ENCs), official Admiralty publications and their application in navigation, as well as working with system sensors and interfaces.

Questions 15
Time Limit 9 min
Language English

Sample Questions

Here are some example questions from this quiz. Download the GYRO app to take the full test.

Question 1

How often is the AIO reissued?

A Every 3 months.
B Weekly.
C Monthly.

Question 2

What equipment is not a component of the ECDIS system?

A Mouse.
B Dongle.
C Trackball.

Question 3

Each ECDIS has a unique permit.

A True.
B False.

Question 4

Does STCW specify special training in use of ECDIS?

A No.
B Only for ships carrying dangerous cargo.
C Only for ships over 10,000 DWT.
D Yes.

Question 5

Which of the following, is the correct statement concerning the User map function?

A Information and symbols edited with the User-map can be placed on the chart only by cursor operation and not by inputting the position (Latitude/Longitude).
B The warning line edited with the User-map function is detected as a danger object by the alarm detection sector.
C Information edited with the User-map function belongs to the "other information" category and is colored orange.
D All objects edited with the User-map function are displayed on all display categories (Base, Standard, Other).