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When the auto-alarm bell rings, what should the operator do?

Question 1 of 27070

When the auto-alarm bell rings, what should the operator do?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Auto-alarm function on a maritime radio receiver • Purpose of the auto-alarm bell in the distress alerting system • Operator’s required actions when a distress auto-alarm is received

💭 Think About

• What is the main purpose of an auto-alarm bell on a ship’s radio—does it just need silencing, or does it indicate something more serious? • After the auto-alarm sounds, what might happen on the radio frequency that the operator needs to pay attention to? • Is it enough to simply press a button, or is continuous listening/monitoring part of the correct procedure?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what the auto-alarm signal indicates (distress alert vs routine traffic). • Consider whether turning off or resetting the alarm is the only required action or if monitoring for a possible distress message is also required. • Make sure the option you choose covers all required steps, not just the first reaction to the bell.

Question 1 of 27070

When the auto-alarm bell rings, what should the operator do?

Proceed immediately to the radio room and press the reset button

If the bell stops, the operator should listen for further signals

Both A & B

None of the above