Question 179 Deck Safety

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When sending and receiving messages on the marine radio, confusion over unusual words can be avoided by using the _______________.

A high power switch
B low power switch
C standard phonetic alphabet
D delimiter switch
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) standard phonetic alphabet. Using the standard phonetic alphabet, such as "Alpha, Bravo, Charlie," helps avoid confusion over unusual words when communicating via marine radio. The phonetic alphabet provides a standardized way to clearly pronounce and convey individual letters, which is crucial for accurate message transmission and reception, especially in noisy or poor communication conditions. The other options are not relevant to avoiding confusion over unusual words on the marine radio.

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