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El Sistema de Identificación Automática (AIS):The Automatic Identification System (AIS):
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Correct answer: b) Works on the VHF maritime mobile band, using automatic transponders on board.
Why it is correct
AIS uses the VHF band and automatic transponders.
Why the others are not
- a) It is VHF.
- c) Channel 70 is for DSC.
- d) It does not work by DSC.
How to work it out in the exam
- AIS: VHF. DSC: channel 70.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2019 · Convocatoria de junio · PY Test 1 · question 26 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2019 · Convocatoria de junio · PY Test 2 · question 23 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2020 · Convocatoria de diciembre · PY Test 1 · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
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