Navigation Competency Assessment Quiz
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What is the position obtained by applying only your vessel's course and speed to a known position?

  • Probable position
  • Fix
  • Applied position
  • Dead-reckoning (correct)
  • What is the position obtained by applying estimated current and wind to your vessel's course and speed?

  • Assumed position
  • Estimated position (correct)
  • Applied position
  • Dead-reckoning position
  • A barometric pressure reading of 29.92 inches of mercury is equivalent to __________.

  • 1015.25 millibars
  • 1010.35 millibars
  • 1012.35 millibars
  • 1013.25 millibars (correct)
  • Apparent altitude is sextant altitude corrected for __________.

    <p>Inaccuracies in the reading and reference level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can the data relating to the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents be found?

    <p>Tidal Current Tables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a vessel ensure when using sound or light signals to attract the attention of another vessel?

    <p>The signal cannot be mistaken for a signal authorized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which signal, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention?

    <p>Searchlight beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which light(s) is(are) AMONG those shown by a 200‐meter vessel at anchor?

    <p>In the forepart of the vessel, a 225degrees white light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vessel would NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged and two short blasts?

    <p>A vessel constrained by her draft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction should a 200‐meter vessel at anchor display a white light?

    <p>Forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

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