Navigation and Compass Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a deviation table in navigation?
To calculate tidal currents
To account for compass errors caused by magnetic deviation
To measure distances between celestial objects
To plot the course on a map
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What process is used to determine and record the deviation on various headings?
Azimuth reading
Swinging ship
Magnetic calibration
Course plotting
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The cardinal points on a compass are located at which degrees?
0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
45°, 135°, 225°, 315°
11.25°, 33.75°, 56.25°, 78.75°
30°, 60°, 120°, 150°
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the 'boxing the compass,' how many divisions are commonly shown?
16
24
32
40
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a compass error (CE) is calculated as CE=Tc−Cc, what does Tc represent?
True Course
Compass Heading
Magnetic Variation
Gyro Heading
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the angular equivalent of one point in compass navigation?
15°
11.25°
7.5°
9.75°
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A ship's deviation on a heading of 217° is calculated using interpolation between 210° and 220°. The deviation at 210° is 2.0° W, and at 220°, it is 3.2° W. What is the deviation at 217°?
2.84° W
3.0° W
3.6° W
2.5° W
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