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CD4016. SAM Electronics ECDISPILOT 1, Basic and Platinum

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The Seagull CBT bank is organised into modules covering safety, shipboard operations, maintenance and other topics. Original module names and codes are retained to help you find the topic you need.

“Seagull CBT — CD4016. SAM Electronics ECDISPILOT 1, Basic and Platinum” contains 116 questions across 1 collection.

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Why does the ECDISPILOT have a setting to reduce the output power of the vessel’s AIS transponder? Select the ONE correct answer.

One correct answer

  • To reduce the risks of sparks being generated.✓ Correct answer
  • To restrict the range of the AIS in a piracy area.
  • To stop it interfering with GPS reception.
  • To stop ‘modal’ affect when the transmitter is close.
On the SAM integrated bridge system (NACOS), what does the abbreviation MFD stand for? Select the ONE correct answer.

One correct answer

  • Multi-function display.✓ Correct answer
  • Multi file display.
  • Many fixed displays.
  • Maximum forward detection.
On the ECDISPILOT version 1.1.xx.xx, what would this symbol indicate seen on the alarm strip? Select the ONE best answer.

One correct answer

  • An ‘Emergency alarm’ or an ‘Alarm’.✓ Correct answer
  • The acoustic horn has failed.
  • This is an ECDIS alarm.
  • This is a system alarm.
Why is there a cross on one of the yellow dots seen in the illustration? Select the ONE best answer.

One correct answer

  • The warning cannot be acknowledged on this MFD.✓ Correct answer
  • The alarm cannot be acknowledged on this MFD.
  • The warning has been acknowledged on another MFD.
  • The alarm is cleared.
Which of the mouse or trackball keys are active on a SAM MFD? Select the ONE correct answer.

One correct answer

  • The left side ‘DO’ key and the right side ‘MORE’ key.✓ Correct answer
  • 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.

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