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FCC GROL and GMDSS License Sample Tests

Note: You can no longer directly access the sample tests. You must visit this page to gain access to the sample tests.

Don't let the first time you sit to take the FCC License test be the first time you see it.

First time test takers have a very high failure rate.

Test                  Failure           Applicable License
                           Rate *

Element 1          74.5%          MROP, GROL, GMDSS Operator, GMDSS Maintainer

Element 3          85.3%          GROL, GMDSS Maintainer

Element 7          80.0%          GMDSS Operator

Element 8          88.6%          Radar Endorsement to GROL or GMDSS Maintainer

Element 9          85.7%          GMDSS Maintainer

* Failure rate based on the sample tests taken here.

Take these free tests and do a self assessment. If you don't score high enough to suite your standards, consider subscribing to our Web based FCC Test Preparation and enhance your chances of passing the license tests on your first attempt with the real exam. For the price of most packages, you get both the GROL and GMDSS test preparations.

License Type
Testing Elements

1 3 7 8 9

Marine Radio Operators Permit

General Radio Telephone Operators License

Radar Endorsement

GMDSS Operators License

GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License

Here is one sample test for each element, constructed according to the COLEM rules provided by the FCC. Enjoy these free samples. Subscribers have access to 2257 questions in all five elements.

Sample Tests	Topics
Element 1	Basic radio law and operating practice with which every maritime radio operator should be familiar. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 18 out of 24 questions selected from the question pool. Subscribers have access to the 4 practice tests and the 8 typical FCC tests covering all 170 questions in the question pool for this element.

Element 3	General Radiotelephone. Electronic fundamentals and techniques required to adjust, repair, and maintain radio transmitters and receivers. The exam consists of questions from the following categories: operating procedures, radio wave propagation, radio practice, electrical principles, circuit components, practical circuits, signals and emissions, and antennas and feed lines. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 57 out of 76 questions selected from the question pool. Subscribers have access to the 20 practice tests and the 15 typical FCC tests covering all 916 questions in the question pool for this element.

Element 8	Ship Radar Techniques. Specialized theory and practice applicable to the proper installation, servicing, and maintenance of ship radar equipment in general use for marine navigation purposes. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 38 out of 50 questions from the question pool. Subscribers have access to the 6 practice tests and the 7 typical FCC tests covering all 321 questions in the question pool for this element.

Element 7	GMDSS Radio Operating Practices. Basic radio law [Element 1], as pertaining to GMDSS, is included in these exercises. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 75 out of 100 questions from the question pool. Subscribers have access to the 10 practice tests and the 6 typical FCC tests covering all 600 questions in the question pool for this element.

Element 9	GMDSS Radio Maintenance Practices and Procedures. Requirements set forth in IMO assembly on Training for Radio Personnel (GMDSS), Annex 5 and IMO Assembly on Radio Maintenance Guidelines for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System related to Sea Areas A3 and A4. The exam consists of questions from the following categories: radio system theory, amplifiers, power sources, troubleshooting, digital theory, and GMDSS equipment and regulations. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 38 out of 50 questions from the question pool. Subscribers have access to the 7 practice tests and the 6 typical FCC tests covering all 250 questions in the question pool for this element.

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----- May V. Smith

A potential employer asked me at the first interview if I would be willing to obtain a GROL within six months of employment if hired. I said that I would, a couple of days later I was called for a second interview in about three weeks. I decided to go for the GROL before the next interview, which gave me about two weeks to study. With great thanks to this web site I passed the GROL which I feel showed my (now) employer that I had the initiative they were looking for. Thank you Technical Services Limited.

Daniel

3/13/2002 10:26:10 PM

Page updated Jun 2007