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?

Dead-reckoning

What is the position obtained by applying estimated current and wind to your vessel's course and speed?

Estimated position

A barometric pressure reading of 29.92 inches of mercury is equivalent to __________.

1013.25 millibars

Apparent altitude is sextant altitude corrected for __________.

Inaccuracies in the reading and reference level

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

Tidal Current Tables

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

The signal cannot be mistaken for a signal authorized

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

Searchlight beam

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

In the forepart of the vessel, a 225degrees white light

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

A vessel constrained by her draft

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

Forward

Test your knowledge of navigation with this assessment questionnaire for validation on deck 1 competency at the University of Cebu-METC STO. See how well you understand concepts like dead reckoning, fixes, and estimated positions.

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