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Furuno ECDIS preparation is divided into FMD 3x00 v3.1 and v4.0 collections with individual topics. Check the collection name before starting, as questions for different equipment versions may differ.

“Furuno ECDIS — FMD 3x00 v3.1 — Manual Updates” contains 16 questions across 1 collection.

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When do you use a Manual Update?

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  • Always when I have to update my charts.
  • When I receive information which must be displayed on my ECDIS and this is not yet included in the official weekly updates.✓ Correct answer
  • I should never use Manual Updates.
  • When I have to update the software of the ECDIS.
How do you hide (not delete) a Manual Update object?

One correct answer

  • I select Clear from the Manual Updates menu.
  • I select Undo Last from the Manual Updates menu.
  • I deselect that general type of chart object in the Chart Display dialogue.✓ Correct answer
  • I deselect the option from the Symbol Display dialogue.
Can you create a Manual Update from a Navtex Message shown on the ECDIS?

One correct answer

  • Yes - by manually creating the object.✓ Correct answer
  • Yes - by letting the ECDIS create the object automatically.
  • Yes - either by creating it manually or letting the ECDIS create it automatically.
  • No
How do you add navigational chart objects to the FURUNO ECDIS when you are required to do so by a Navtex message?

One correct answer

  • I cannot add any chart objects to the ECDIS unless they are included in the weekly update CDs.
  • I use the Manual Updates function.✓ Correct answer
  • I use the User Chart function.
  • I use the Chart Edit function.
How do you add navigational chart objects to the FURUNO ECDIS when you are required to do so by information received via VHF broadcast?

One correct answer

  • I cannot add any chart objects to the ECDIS unless they are included in the weekly update CDs.
  • I use the Manual Updates function.✓ Correct answer
  • I use the User Chart function.
  • I use the Chart Edit function.

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