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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 v4.0 — Safety Settings” contains 13 questions across 1 collection.

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How is the Safety Contour always displayed in the charts - regardless of the setting of two colour or four shades?

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  • As an area with a light blue colour.
  • As an area with a dark blue colour.
  • As an area with a light grey colour.
  • As a thick grey line.✓ Correct answer
What is the maximum limit of the Look-ahead function?

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  • There is no limit.
  • 120min. + 10NM + 3km + 500m.
  • 999min. + 999NM + 999km + 999m.
  • 20 NM + 240 min + 5km + 999m.✓ Correct answer
Where do you adjust the size of the chart watch sector that can be used to scan the ENCs for problems along own ship's course line?

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  • In Chart Display settings.
  • In Chart Alert settings.
  • In Basic settings.
  • In the Look-ahead settings.✓ Correct answer
What is the Filter in the FURUNO ECDIS?

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  • The Filter is a noise filter which improves the precision of the charts.
  • The Filter is a process filter which reduces the time it takes for the ECDIS to start up.
  • The Filter is a software function which continuously monitors the integrity of the navigation sensor data input in the ECDIS.✓ Correct answer
  • The Filter is a filter which continuously monitors the connections to the RADAR - the GPS - and the AIS.
What is the Safety Contour setting in the route planning tool used for?

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  • Nothing - it is an informative setting only.
  • It is used as the monitored value of the Safety Contour for the Chart Alert and the Look Ahead functions when the ECDIS is operated in Voyage planning mode.
  • It is used for checking the air draft when sailing beneath bridges power lines etc..
  • It is used for the route plan check that is performed when planning a route.✓ Correct answer

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