WorksheetsQuiz on Navigation Systems
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does Radar use to detect range, angle, and velocity of objects?
Radio waves
Light waves
Sound waves
Magnetic waves
What is the function of a Gyro Compass?
Finds true north
Measures speed
Tracks targets
Controls the rudder
What does the Autopilot system assist with?
Controlling the rudder
Tracking targets
Measuring water depth
Displaying ship's location
What does ARPA stand for?
Automatic Radar Plotting Aid
Automatic Range Plotting Aid
Advanced Radar Plotting Aid
Automated Radar Plotting Aid
What does the Speed & Distance Log measure?
Speed in knots and distance traveled
Water depth
Angle of the rudder
Ship's location
What does an Echo Sounder measure?
Water depth
Speed
Distance
Angle of the rudder
What is ECDIS?
Electronic Chart Display Information System
Electronic Chart Data Information System
Electronic Chart Display Integration System
Electronic Chart Data Integration System
What does AIS stand for?
Automatic Identification System
Automated Identification System
Automatic Information System
Automated Information System
What is the purpose of LRIT?
International tracking system for ships
Local tracking system for vessels
Speed measurement system
Depth measurement system
What does the Rudder Angle Indicator display?
Angle of the rudder
Speed of the vessel
Depth of the water
Course of the vessel
What does the VDR continuously record?
Vital information related to vessel operation
Speed and distance traveled
Water depth
Angle of the rudder
What does the Rate of Turn Indicator indicate?
How fast the ship is turning
Speed of the vessel
Depth of the water
Angle of the rudder
What does a GPS Receiver show?
Ship's location
Speed of the vessel
Depth of the water
Angle of the rudder
What is the function of the Sound Reception System?
To hear external sound signals
To measure water depth
To track targets
To control the rudder
What do Navigational Lights indicate?
Craft's position, heading, and status
Speed of the vessel
Depth of the water
Angle of the rudder
What does BNWAS monitor?
Bridge activity and operator disability
Speed of the vessel
Depth of the water
Angle of the rudder
What is the purpose of the Ship Whistle?
To alert nearby ships in bad weather
To measure speed
To track targets
To control the rudder
What do VHF & MF/HF refer to?
Communication equipment for short and long ranges
Navigation systems
Tracking systems
Depth measurement systems
What does the Course Recorder do?
Automatically records the course steered by the vessel
Measures speed
Tracks targets
Displays the angle of the rudder
What is the function of the Steering System?
Controls and changes the course steered by the vessel
Measures speed
Tracks targets
Displays the angle of the rudder
