Question 18 QMED05 - Machinist-Pump Technician

The Correct Answer is B ### 2. Explanation of why option B is correct: Option B is correct because it follows the standardized procedure for initiating and delivering communications via military sound-powered telephones (or similar internal shipboard communications systems). This sequence is designed for maximum clarity, efficiency, and to immediately establish context for the recipient. The proper sequence is: 1. **Station Called (Recipient's Name):** This immediately alerts the intended recipient that the message is for them, ensuring they pay attention and are ready to receive the communication. (e.g., "Bridge, this is...") 2. **Calling Station (Your Name):** This identifies the source of the communication, establishing credibility and context for the message that follows. (e.g., "...this is Aft Steering.") 3. **The Message:** Once attention is gained and identity is established, the actual operational information or request is delivered. (e.g., "...We have experienced a loss of hydraulic pressure on rudder pump number two.") This "Who I want, Who I am, What I want" structure is essential for professional naval communications. ### 3. Explanation of why the other options are incorrect: **A) First: state the message. Second: give the name of the calling station. Third: give the name of the station being called.** This sequence is incorrect because the message is stated first, before the recipient knows who the message is for (if multiple people are monitoring the circuit) or who the message is from. This leads to confusion and potential operational errors as the recipient might miss critical information while trying to determine the context. **C) First: give the name of the calling station. Second: give the name of the station being called. Third: state the message.** This sequence, while better than A and D, is inefficient and non-standard. By stating the calling station first, the caller wastes time identifying themselves before confirming they have the attention of the station they wish to talk to. The proper procedure prioritizes identifying the recipient first to gain immediate attention. (e.g., Saying "Engine Room, this is Main Control. We need 100 turns" is correct. Saying "Main Control, this is Engine Room. We need 100 turns" means the Engine Room is talking to itself and then calling Main Control, which is awkward and confusing.) **D) First: state the message. Second: give the name of the station being called. Third: give the name of the calling station.** This is incorrect for the same reason as Option A: starting with the message lacks necessary context. Additionally, placing the calling station's identity last means the recipient has to wait until the very end to determine who sent the potentially critical operational information.