PART 1 Navigation General Questions

1: Unlighted, red and green, horizontally-banded buoys with the topmost band red ____________. A: are cylindrical in shape and called can buoys B: are conical in shape and called nun buoys C: may either be cylindrical or conical since the shape has no significance D: are triangular in shape to indicate that it may not be 2: On an isomagnetic chart, the line of zero variation is the __________. A: zero variation line B: isogonic line C: variation line D: agonic line 4: Gyrocompass repeaters reproduce the indications of the master gyrocompass. They are _____________. A: accurate only in the Polar regions B: accurate electronic servomechanisms C: hand operated D: accurate only if the vessel is underway 5: A vessel is steaming in east longitude on January 25 and crosses the International Date Line on an eastbound course at 0900 zone time. What is the date and time at Greenwich when the vessel crosses the line? A: 0900, 24 January B: 2100, 24 January C: 2100, 25 January D: 0900, 26 January

7: The period at high or low tide during which there is no change in the height of the water is called the __________. A: range of the tide B: plane of the tide C: stand of the tide D: reversing of the tide 8: When you are steering on a pair of range lights and find the upper light is above the lower light you should __________. A: come left B: come right C: continue on the present course D: wait until the lights are no longer in a vertical line 9: When displayed under a single-span fixed bridge, red lights indicate _____________________. A: the channel boundaries B: that vessels must stop C: the bridge is about to open D: that traffic is approaching from the other side

11: A buoy having red and green horizontal bands would have a light characteristic of _____________. A: interrupted quick flashing B: composite group flashing C: Morse (A) D: quick flashing 12: Lines on a chart which connect points of equal magnetic variation are called _____________.

A: magnetic latitudes B: magnetic declinations C: dip D: isogonic lines 14: You have replaced the chart paper in the course recorder. What is NOT required to ensure that a correct trace is recorded? A: Test the electrical gain to the thermograph pens B: Set the zone pen on the correct quadrant C: Line the course pen up on the exact heading of the ship D: Adjust the chart paper to indicate the correct time 15: What is the length of a nautical mile? A: 1,800 meters B: 2,000 yards C: 6,076 feet D: 5,280 feet

17: "Stand" of the tide is that time when _____________________. A: the vertical rise or fall of the tide has stopped B: slack water occurs C: tidal current is at a maximum D: the actual depth of the water equals the charted depth 18: A vessel's position should be plotted using bearings of ________________. A: buoys close at hand B: fixed known objects on shore C: buoys at a distance

D: All of the above 21: Which buoy is NOT numbered? A: Green can buoy B: Preferred-channel buoy C: Red lighted buoy D: Green gong buoy 22: Charts showing the coast of Mexico are produced by the United States _____________. A: National Imagery and Mapping Agency B: Coast Guard C: Naval Observatory D: National Ocean Service

24: When the gyropilot is used for steering, what control is adjusted to compensate for varying sea conditions? A: Rudder control B: Sea control C: Lost motion adjustment D: Weather adjustment

26: Wind direction may be determined by observing all of the following EXCEPT ______________. A: low clouds B: waves C: whitecaps D: swells 27: Spring tides are tides that _________________.

A: have lows lower than normal and highs higher than normal B: have lows higher than normal and highs lower than normal C: are unpredictable D: occur in the spring of the year 28: When using a buoy as an aid to navigation which of the following should be considered? A: The buoy should be considered to always be in the charted location. B: If the light is flashing, the buoy should be considered to be in the charted location. C: The buoy may not be in the charted position. D: The buoy should be considered to be in the charted position 31: When approaching a preferred-channel buoy, the best channel is NOT indicated by the _____________. A: light characteristic B: color of the uppermost band C: shape of an unlighted buoy D: color of the light 32: The datum used for soundings on charts of the Atlantic Coast of the United States is mean _____. A: low water B: lower low water C: high water springs D: high water 34: The Local Notice to Mariners is usually published _________. A: daily B: weekly C: monthly D: semiannually

37: What does the term "tide" refer to? A: Horizontal movement of the water B: Vertical movement of the water C: Mixing tendency of the water D: Salinity content of the water 38: When navigating a vessel, you _______________. A: can always rely on a buoy to be on station B: can always rely on a buoy to show proper light characteristics C: should assume a wreck buoy is directly over the wreck D: should never rely on a floating aid to maintain its exact 41: Mean high water is the reference plane used for _____. A: all vertical measurements B: heights above water of land features such as lights C: soundings on the East and West Coasts D: water depths on the East Coast only 42: The datum used for soundings on charts of the the East Coast of the United States is _____. A: mean low water springs B: mean low water C: mean lower low water D: half tide level 43: A buoy with a composite group-flashing light indicates a(n) ________. A: anchorage area B: fish net area C: bifurcation D: dredging area

44: The speed of sound through ocean water is nearly always _________. A: faster than the speed of calibration for the fathometer B: the same speed as the speed of calibration for the fathometer C: slower than the speed of calibration for the fathometer D: faster than the speed of calibration for the fathometer, 46: What wind reverses directions seasonally? A: Monsoon winds B: Hooked trades C: Jet stream D: Secondary winds 47: The range of tide is the __________________. A: distance the tide moves out from the shore B: duration of time between high and low tide C: difference between the heights of high and low tide D: maximum depth of the water at high tide 48: When should a navigator rely on the position of floating aids to navigation? A: During calm weather only B: During daylight only C: Only when inside a harbor D: Only when fixed aids are not available 49: While steering a course of 150 T, you wish to observe a body for a latitude check. What would the azimuth have to be? A: 000 T B: 090 T C: 150 T

D: 240 T 50: The difference between the heights of low and high tide is the __________. A: period B: range C: distance D: depth 52: The reference datum used in determining the heights of land features on most charts is _____. A: mean sea level B: mean high water C: mean low water D: half-tide level 56: A strong, often violent, northerly wind occurring on the Pacific coast of Mexico, particularly during the colder months, is called ________. A: Tehuantepecer B: Papagayo C: Norther D: Pampero 57: The height of tide is the ___________________. A: depth of water at a specific time due to tidal effect B: difference between the depth of the water and the area's tidal datum C: difference between the depth of the water and the high water tidal level D: difference between the depth of the water at high tide and 58: You should plot your dead reckoning position _____. A: at every course change B: hourly

C: at every speed change D: All of the above are correct. 59: For navigational purposes, each great circle on the Earth has a length of ______________. A: 3,600 miles B: 5,400 miles C: 12,500 miles D: 21,600 miles 61: Red lights may appear on _____________. A: horizontally banded buoys B: vertically striped buoys C: yellow buoys D: spherical buoys 62: Charted depth is the _____. A: vertical distance from the chart sounding datum to the ocean bottom, plus the height of tide B: vertical distance from the chart sounding datum to the ocean bottom C: average height of water over a specified period of time D: average height of all low waters at a place 64: Mean lower low water is the reference plane used for _____. A: all vertical measurements B: heights above water for lights, mountains, etc. C: soundings on the U.S. east and west coasts D: water depths on the U.S. east coast only 66: What will a veering wind do? A: Change direction in a clockwise manner in the Northern Hemisphere

B: Circulate about a low pressure center in a counterclockwise manner in the Northern Hemisphere C: Vary in strength constantly and unpredictably D: Circulate about a high pressure center in a clockwise manner 67: What is the definition of height of tide? A: The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water at any time B: The vertical difference between the heights of low and high water C: The vertical difference between a datum plane and the ocean bottom D: The vertical distance from the surface of the water to the 68: A position obtained by taking lines of position from one object at different times and advancing them to a common time is a(n) ____________. A: dead-reckoning position B: estimated position C: fix D: running fix 69: The parallax angle will vary the most with the time of year for ______________. A: Venus B: Jupiter C: Saturn D: Polaris 71: A preferred-channel buoy may be ___________. A: lettered B: spherical C: showing a white light D: All of the above 72: The datum from which the predicted heights of tides are reckoned in the tide tables is _____.

A: mean low water B: the same as that used for the charts of the locality C: the highest possible level D: given in table three of the tide tables 76: In the Northern Hemisphere, a wind that shifts counterclockwise is a ______________. A: veering wind B: backing wind C: reverse wind D: chinook wind 77: When there are small differences between the heights of two successive high tides or two low tides, in a tidal day, the tides are called ______________. A: diurnal B: semidiurnal C: solar D: mixed 78: A single line of position combined with a dead-reckoning position results in a(n) _________________. A: assumed position B: estimated position C: fix D: running fix 79: The rate of increase in hour angle is the slowest for _______________. A: the Sun B: the Moon C: Mars D: Mercury

80: When the moon is at first quarter or third quarter phase, what type of tides will occur? A: Apogean B: Perigean C: Neap D: Spring 81: A buoy with a composite group-flashing light indicates a(n) _________. A: bifurcation B: fish net area C: anchorage area D: dredging area 82: On the west coast of North America, charted depths are taken from ____. A: high water B: mean tide level C: mean low water D: mean lower low water 86: A weather forecast states that the wind will commence backing. In the Northern Hemisphere, this would indicate that it will ________________. A: shift in a clockwise manner B: shift in a counterclockwise manner C: continue blowing from the same direction D: decrease in velocity 87: A tide is called diurnal when _____________. A: only one high and one low water occur during a lunar day B: the high tide is higher and the low tide is lower than usual C: the high tide and low tide are exactly six hours apart

D: two high tides occur during a lunar day 88: Which position includes the effects of wind and current? A: Dead reckoning position B: Leeway position C: Estimated position D: Set position 90: When the moon is new or full, which type of tides occur? A: Neap B: Spring C: Diurnal D: Apogean 91: A preferred-channel buoy will show a ___________. A: white light whose characteristic is Morse (A) B: group-occulting white light C: composite group-flashing (2 + 1) white light D: composite group-flashing (2 + 1) red or green light 92: When utilizing a Pacific Coast chart, the reference plane of soundings is _____. A: mean low water springs B: mean low water C: mean lower low water D: lowest normal low water 94: When using a recording depth finder in the open ocean, what phenomena is most likely to produce a continuous trace that may not be from the actual ocean bottom? A: Echoes from a deep scattering layer B: Echoes from schools of fish

C: Multiple returns reflected from the bottom to the surface and to the bottom again D: Poor placement of the transducer on the hull

96: A weather forecast states that the wind will commence veering. In the Northern Hemisphere this indicates that the wind will _____________. A: shift in a clockwise manner B: shift in a counterclockwise manner C: continue blowing from the same direction D: increase in velocity 97: The lunar or tidal day is ___________. A: about 50 minutes shorter than the solar day B: about 50 minutes longer than the solar day C: about 10 minutes longer than the solar day D: the same length as the solar day 98: A position that is obtained by applying estimated current and wind to your vessel's course and speed is a(n) ________. A: dead reckoning position B: estimated position C: fix D: None of the above 101: A lighted preferred-channel buoy may show a _____. A: fixed red light B: Morse (A) white light C: composite group-flashing light D: yellow light 104: What should you apply to a fathometer reading to determine the depth of water?

A: Subtract the draft of the vessel. B: Add the draft of the vessel. C: Subtract the sea water correction . D: Add the sea water correction. 105: If the GMT is 1500, the time at 75 E longitude is ________. A: 1000 B: 1500 C: 1700 D: 2000 106: A local wind which occurs during the daytime and is caused by the different rates of warming of land and water is a ________. A: foehn B: chinook C: land breeze D: sea breeze 107: The average height of the surface of the sea for all stages of the tide over a 19 year period is called ___________. A: mean high water B: mean low water C: half-tide level D: mean sea level 108: A position that is obtained by using two or more intersecting lines of position taken at nearly the same time, is a(n) ___________. A: dead-reckoning position B: estimated position C: fix

D: running fix 109: While proceeding along the Norwegian coast on course 039 T, you sight the blackyellow-black banded buoy shown bearing 053 T. What action should you take? A: Alter course to 053 and leave the buoy close aboard on either side B: Maintain course C: Alter course to 060 and ensure that the true bearings decreases D: Alter course to port to rapidly open the bearing to the 110: A millibar is a unit of _____________. A: humidity B: precipitation C: pressure D: temperature 111: Green lights may appear on _______________. A: horizontally banded buoys B: vertically striped buoys C: yellow buoys D: spherical buoys 114: All echo-sounders can measure the ________. A: actual depth of water B: actual depth of water below keel C: average depth from waterline to hard bottom D: average depth of water to soft bottom 115: The date is the same all over the world at ________________. A: 0000 GMT B: 1200 GMT

C: 0000 LMT for an observer at 90 E longitude D: no time 116: Which wind results from a land mass cooling more quickly at night than an adjacent water area? A: Coastal breeze B: Sea breeze C: Land breeze D: Mistral 117: Mean high water is the average height of __________. A: the higher high waters B: the lower high waters C: the lower of the two daily tides D: all high waters 118: What describes an accurate position that is NOT based on any prior position? A: Dead-reckoning position B: Estimated position C: Fix D: Running fix 119: While proceeding along the Mediterranean coast of Spain, you sight the black and yellow buoy shown. Your course is 039 T, and the buoy bears 053 T. What action should you take? A: Alter course to 053 T and pass the buoy close aboard on either side B: Alter course to 060 and ensure that the bearings decrease C: Maintain course and ensure that the bearings increase D: Alter course towards the buoy and leave the buoy well clear 120: You are underway on course 050 T and your maximum speed is 13 knots. The eye of a hurricane bears 100 T, 120 miles from your position. The hurricane is moving towards 275 T at 25 knots. If you maneuver at 13 knots to avoid the hurricane, what could be the maximum CPA?

A: 72 miles B: 78 miles C: 83 miles D: 89 miles 121: A safe water mark may be _____________. A: vertically striped B: spherical C: showing a white light D: All of the above 125: The GMT is 0445 and your zone description is +1. Your zone time is _____________. A: 0445 B: 0345 C: 0545 D: 1545 126: A katabatic wind blows ______________. A: up an incline due to surface heating B: in a circular pattern C: down an incline due to cooling of the air D: horizontally between a high and a low pressure area 127: Mean low water is the average height of ___________. A: the surface of the sea B: high waters and low waters C: all low waters D: the lower of the two daily low tides

128: A position obtained by applying only your vessel's course and speed to a known position is a ________. A: dead-reckoning position B: fix C: probable position D: running fix 129: In working out a local apparent noon sight for your latitude, you subtract the Ho from 90. The 90 represents the angular distance from _____. A: the equator to the elevated pole B: your horizon to your zenith C: your zenith to the elevated pole D: the geographical position of the Sun to the elevated pole 130: The distance between the surface of the water and the tidal datum is the ____________. A: range of tide B: height of tide C: charted depth D: actual water depth 131: A vertically-striped buoy may be ______________. A: striped black and green B: striped black and yellow C: lighted with a red light D: lighted with a white light 132: The value of sixty nautical miles per degree of geodetic latitude is most correct at __________. A: the equator B: latitude 45

C: the poles D: all latitudes 134: The recording fathometer produces a graphic record of the ________. A: bottom contour only up to depths of 100 fathoms B: depth underneath the keel against a time base C: contour of the bottom against a distance base D: depth of water against a distance base 135: The standard meridian for the time zone +1 is _____________. A: 0 B: 7 1/2 W C: 15 W D: 7 1/2 E 136: Which Beaufort force indicates a wind speed of 65 knots? A: Beaufort force 0 B: Beaufort force 6.5 C: Beaufort force 12 D: Beaufort force 15 137: Priming of the tides occurs ____________. A: at times of new and full Moon B: when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are lying approximately on the same line C: when the Moon is between first quarter and full and between third quarter and new D: when the Moon is between new and first quarter and between 138: The path that a vessel is expected to follow, represented on a chart by a line drawn from the point of departure to the point of arrival, is the _____________. A: DR plot

B: track line C: heading D: estimated course 142: Which nautical charts are intended for coastwise navigation outside of outlying reefs and shoals? A: Approach charts B: General charts C: Sailing charts D: Coast charts 143: Under the IALA - A Buoyage System, a buoy used as a port hand mark would not show which light characteristic? A: Isophase B: Quick flashing C: Long flashing D: Group Flashing (2 + 1) 144: In modern fathometers the sonic or ultrasonic sound waves are produced electrically by means of a(n) ________________. A: transmitter B: transducer C: transceiver D: amplifier 145: The standard time meridian for zone description -1 is _____. A: 0 B: 7 1/2 W C: 7 1/2 E D: 15 E

146: What change in the wind could be expected at position D if the low was moving northeasterly? A: Decreasing and veering to the west B: Decreasing and backing to the north C: Increasing and veering to the southwest D: Increasing and backing to the east 147: Which statement is TRUE concerning equatorial tides? A: They occur when the Sun is at minimum declination north or south. B: They occur when the Moon is at maximum declination north or south. C: The difference in height between consecutive high or low tides is at a minimum. D: They are used as the basis for the vulgar establishment of 148: When possible, a DR plot should always be started from where? A: Any position B: A known position C: An assumed position D: None of the above 150: An alternating light ____________. A: shows a light with varying lengths of the lighted period B: shows a light that changes color C: marks an alternate lesser-used channel D: is used as a replacement for another light

152: A chart with a natural scale of 1:160,000 is classified as a _____________. A: sailing chart B: general chart

C: coast chart D: harbor chart 153: The line extending beyond the stations at A and B is referred to as the _____________. A: slave line B: zero line C: baseline extension D: centerline 154: Which factor has the greatest effect on the amount of gain required to obtain a fathometer reading? A: Salinity of water B: Temperature of water C: Atmospheric pressure D: Type of bottom 155: The velocity of the current in large coastal harbors is ___________________. A: predicted in Tidal Current Tables B: unpredictable C: generally constant D: generally too weak to be of concern 156: In reading a weather map, closely spaced pressure gradient lines would indicate _____________________. A: high winds B: high overcast clouds C: calm or light winds D: fog or steady rain 157: Tropic tides are caused by the __________________. A: Moon being at its maximum declination

B: Moon crossing the equator C: Sun and Moon both being near 0 declination D: Moon being at perigee 158: Discounting slip, if your vessel is turning RPM for 10 knots and making good a speed of 10 knots, the current could be _______. A: with you at 10 knots B: against you at 10 knots C: slack D: with you at 2 knots 159: The apparent wind can be zero when the true wind is from _____. A: ahead and equal to the ship's speed B: astern and equal to the ship's speed C: ahead and equal to twice the ship's speed D: astern and equal to twice the ship's speed 161: How is a safe water mark, that can be passed close aboard on either side, painted and lighted? A: Black and white stripes with an interrupted quick flashing light B: Black and red stripes with a Morse (A) light C: Black and red stripes with an interrupted quick flashing light D: Red and white stripes with a Morse (A) light 162: A chart with a scale of 1:80,000 would fall into the category of a _____. A: sailing chart B: general chart C: coastal chart D: harbor chart 163: How many fixed objects are needed to plot a running fix?

A: None B: One C: Two D: Three 164: The part of a sextant mounted directly over the pivot of the index arm is the _________________. A: index mirror B: horizon glass C: micrometer drum D: telescope 165: On 6 July 1981, at 1000 zone time, you cross the 180th meridian steaming westward. What is your local time? A: It is 1000, 5 July. B: It is 1000, 6 July. C: It is 2200, 7 July. D: It is 1000, 7 July. 166: On the pole side of the high pressure belt in each hemisphere, the pressure diminishes. The winds along these gradients are diverted by the Earth's rotation toward the east and are known as the __________. A: geostrophic winds B: doldrums C: horse latitudes D: prevailing westerlies 167: When the Moon's declination is maximum north, which of the following will occur? A: Mixed-type tides B: Higher high tides and lower low tides C: Tropic tides

D: Equatorial tides 168: Your vessel is making way through the water at a speed of 12 knots. Your vessel traveled 30 nautical miles in 2 hours 20 minutes. What current are you experiencing? A: A following current at 2.0 knots B: A head current of 2.0 knots C: A following current of 0.9 knot D: A head current of 0.9 knot

172: A chart with a scale of 1:45,000 is a _____. A: harbor chart B: coast chart C: general chart D: sailing chart 174: The position labeled D is a(n) ___________________. A: fix B: running fix C: estimated position D: dead reckoning position 175: On 5 July 1981, at 1200 zone time, you cross the 180th meridian steaming westward. What is your local time? A: It is 1200, 4 July. B: It is 1200, 5 July. C: It is 1200, 6 July. D: It is 2400, 6 July. 176: Which wind pattern has the most influence over the movement of frontal weather systems over the North American continent?

A: Subpolar easterlies B: Northeast trades C: Prevailing westerlies D: Dominant southwesterly flow

178: You are steering a southerly course, and you note that the chart predicts an easterly current. Without considering wind, how may you allow for the set? A: Head your vessel slightly to the right B: Head your vessel slightly to the left C: Decrease your speed D: Increase your speed 179: You are proceeding up a channel at night. It is marked by a range which bears 185 T. You steady up on a compass course of 180 with the range in line dead ahead. This indicates that you(r) _________________. A: must come right to get on the range B: course is in error C: compass has some easterly error D: are being affected by a southerly current 180: What is a lighted safe water mark fitted with to aid in its identification? A: A spherical topmark B: Red and white retroreflective material C: A sequential number D: A red and white octagon 181: Which navigational mark may only be lettered? A: An unlighted, green, can buoy B: A spherical buoy

C: A red buoy D: A port side dayshape 182: The scale on a chart is given as 1:5,000,000. This means that _____. A: 1 inch is equal to 5,000 inches on the Earth's surface B: 1 nautical mile on the chart is equal to 5,000 inches on the Earth's surface C: 1 inch is equal to 5,000,000 inches on the Earth's surface D: 1 nautical mile on the chart is equal to 5,000,000 inches on

184: When the index and horizon mirrors of a properly adjusted sextant are at an angle of 45 to each other, the arc reads ___________. A: 22 1/2 B: 45 C: 60 D: 90 185: A ship is in longitude 5400' W on a true course of 270. The ship's clocks are on the proper time zone. At what longitude should the clocks be changed to maintain the proper zone time? A: 4500' W B: 5230' W C: 6000' W D: 6730' W 186: In the doldrums you will NOT have ___________. A: high relative humidity B: frequent showers and thunderstorms C: steep pressure gradients D: frequent calms

187: Which statement is TRUE concerning apogean tides? A: They occur only at quadrature. B: They occur when the Moon is nearest the Earth. C: They cause diurnal tides to become mixed. D: They have a decreased range from normal. 188: Off Barnegat, NJ, with the wind coming out of the east, the wind-driven current will be flowing approximately ________. A: 286 B: 254 C: 106 D: 016 189: While steering a course of 150 T, you wish to observe the Sun for a speed check. What would the azimuth have to be? A: 060 T B: 090 T C: 150 T D: 240 T 190: You are enroute to Jacksonville, FL, from San Juan, P.R. There is a fresh N'ly wind blowing. As you cross the axis of the Gulf Stream you would expect to encounter ________. A: steeper waves, closer together B: long swells C: cirrus clouds D: smoother seas and warmer water 191: Safe water buoys may show ONLY_______________. A: flashing red lights B: flashing green lights

C: white lights D: yellow lights 192: The description "Racon" beside an illustration on a chart would mean a _____. A: radar conspicuous beacon B: circular radiobeacon C: radar transponder beacon D: radar calibration beacon 194: The horizon glass of a sextant is _______________. A: silvered on its half nearer the frame B: mounted on the index arm C: between the horizon and the shade glasses D: All of the above 195: The equation of time is 8m 00s. The mean Sun is ahead of the apparent Sun. If you are 2 W of the central meridian of your time zone, when will the apparent Sun cross your meridian? A: 1216 B: 1208 C: 1200 D: 1152 196: The area of strong westerly winds occurring between 40 S and 60 S latitude is called the ____________________. A: polar easterlies B: prevailing westerlies C: roaring forties D: jet streams 197: Chart legends printed in capital letters show that the associated landmark is _____. A: conspicuous

B: inconspicuous C: a government facility or station D: a radio transmitter

201: What is a lighted safe water mark fitted with to aid in its identification? A: Red and white retroreflective material B: A spherical topmark C: A sequential number D: A red and white octagon 204: Because of the reflecting properties of a sextant, if the sextant altitude reads 60 on the limb, the actual arc of the limb from 0 to the 60 reading is ___________. A: 20 B: 30 C: 40 D: 60 205: The difference between local apparent time (LAT) and local mean time (LMT) is indicated by the ______________. A: equation of time B: difference of longitude between the local and central meridian in time units C: longitude in time units D: zone description 206: The winds you would expect to encounter in the North Atlantic between latitudes 5 and 30 are known as the __________. A: doldrums B: westerlies C: trades

D: easterlies 207: An important lunar cycle affecting the tidal cycle is called the nodal period. How long is this cycle? A: 16 days B: 18 days C: 6 years D: 19 years

209: The West Wind Drift is located __________. A: near 60 S B: on each side of the Equatorial Current C: in the North Atlantic between Greenland and Europe D: in the South Pacific near 5 S 210: The position labeled C is a(n) ________________. A: fix B: running fix C: estimated position D: dead reckoning position 211: The light rhythm of Morse (A) is shown on ___________. A: preferred-channel buoys B: starboard- or port-side buoys C: special marks D: safe water buoys 212: Which aid is NOT marked on a chart with a magenta circle? A: Radar station

B: Radar transponder beacon C: Radiobeacon D: Aero light 214: A sextant having an index error that is "on the arc" has a ________. A: positive correction B: dip error C: negative correction D: semidiameter error 216: The prevailing winds in the band of latitude from approximately 5 N to 30 N are the ________. A: prevailing westerlies B: northeast trade winds C: southeast trade winds D: doldrums 217: In some parts of the world there is often a slight fall in tide during the middle of the high water period. The effect is to create a longer period of stand at higher water. This special feature is called a(n) ________. A: apogean tide B: double high water C: perigean tide D: bore 218: Lines of position may be __________. A: hyperboles B: straight lines C: arcs D: All of the above

224: A sextant having an index error that is "off the arc" has a ________. A: positive correction B: dip error C: negative correction D: semidiameter error 226: What winds blow towards the equator from the area about 30 north? A: Prevailing westerlies B: Roaring thirties C: Equatorial flow D: Northeast trades 227: The class of tide that prevails in the greatest number of important harbors on the Atlantic Coast is ______________. A: interval B: mixed C: diurnal D: semidiurnal 229: The shoreline on charts generally represents the mean _____. A: high water line B: low water line C: low water spring line D: tide level

235: When the equation of time is taken from the Nautical Almanac for use in celestial navigation, it is used to determine ______________. A: zone time

B: sunrise C: time of local apparent noon D: local mean time 236: The winds with the greatest effect on the set, drift, and depth of the equatorial currents are the ___________. A: doldrums B: horse latitudes C: trade winds D: prevailing westerlies 237: Neap tides occur when the _____________. A: Moon is in its first quarter and third quarter phases B: Sun and Moon are on opposite sides of the Earth C: Moon's declination is maximum and opposite to that of the Sun D: Sun and Moon are in conjunction 239: As you enter a channel from seaward in a U.S. port, the numbers on the starboard side buoys _____________. A: decrease and the buoys are black B: increase and the buoys are green C: decrease and the buoys are red D: increase and the buoys are red 240: In a river subject to tidal currents, the best time to dock a ship without the assistance of tugs is _________. A: at high water B: when there is a following current C: at slack water D: at flood

241: A spherical buoy may be __________. A: numbered B: lettered C: green D: red 242: The difference between the heights of low and high tide is the _____________. A: range B: period C: depth D: distance 244: To make sure of getting the full advantage of a favorable current, you should reach an entrance or strait at what time in relation to the predicted time of the favorable current? A: One hour after the predicted time B: At the predicted time C: 30 minutes before flood, one hour after an ebb D: 30 minutes before the predicted time 246: The consistent winds blowing from the horse latitudes to the doldrums are called the ______________. A: prevailing westerlies B: polar easterlies C: trade winds D: roaring forties 247: Neap tides occur ____________. A: at the start of spring, when the Sun is nearly over the equator B: only when the Sun and Moon are on the same sides of the Earth and are nearly in line C: when the Sun and Moon are at approximately 90 to each other, as seen from the Earth

D: when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly in line, regardless 250: Weather systems in the middle latitudes generally travel from _______. A: west to east B: east to west C: north to south D: None of the above 251: A mid-channel buoy, if lighted, will show a ___________. A: fixed red light B: Morse (A) white light C: green light D: flashing red light 252: A large automated navigational buoy, such as those that have replaced some lightships, would be shown on a chart by which symbol? A: A B: B C: C D: D 254: The range of tide is the __________. A: difference between the heights of high and low tide B: distance the tide moves out from the shore C: duration of time between high and low tide D: maximum depth of the water at high tide 256: The belt of light and variable winds between the westerly wind belt and the northeast trade winds is called the ______________. A: subtropical high pressure belt B: intertropical convergence zone

C: doldrum belt D: polar frontal zone 257: Spring tides occur ___________. A: at the start of spring, when the Sun is nearly over the equator B: only when the Sun and Moon are on the same side of the Earth and nearly in line C: when the Sun and Moon are at approximately 90 to each other as seen from the Earth D: when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly in line, in any 258: You are enroute to Savannah, GA, from Recife, Brazil. There is a strong N'ly wind blowing. As you cross the axis of the Gulf Stream you would expect to encounter ______________. A: cirrus clouds B: long swells C: smoother seas and warmer water D: steeper waves, closer together

260: The National Ocean Service publishes the ___________. A: Light Lists B: Coast Pilots C: pilot charts D: Sailing Directions 261: You are heading out to sea in a buoyed channel and see a quick-flashing green light on a buoy ahead of you. In U.S. waters, you should leave the buoy ______________. A: well clear on either side B: about 50 yards off on either side C: to port D: to starboard

264: Which of the four adjustable errors in the sextant is the principle cause of index error? A: Telescope not being parallel to the frame B: Index mirror and horizon glass not being parallel C: Index mirror not being perpendicular to the frame D: Horizon glass not being perpendicular to the frame

266: The horse latitudes are characterized by __________________. A: weak pressure gradients and light, variable winds B: the formation of typhoons or hurricanes in certain seasons C: steady winds in one direction for six months followed by wind reversal for the next six months D: steady winds generally from the southeast in the Southern 268: The illustration shows the symbols used on radiofacsimile weather charts. The symbol indicated at letter "L" represents a ______________________. A: convergence line B: maritime air mass C: warm front D: convergence zone

271: Your vessel is leaving New York harbor in dense fog. As the vessel slowly proceeds toward sea, you sight a green can buoy on the starboard bow. Which action should you take? A: Turn hard right to get back into the channel. B: Pass the buoy close to, leaving it to your port. C: Stop and fix your position. D: Stand on, leaving the buoy to your starboard. 274: Which of the four adjustable errors in the sextant causes side error?

A: Horizon glass not being perpendicular to the frame B: Index mirror not being perpendicular to the frame C: Telescope not being parallel to the frame D: Elliptical centering error 276: The region of high pressure extending around the Earth at about 35 N latitude is called the ___________. A: prevailing westerlies B: horse latitudes C: troposphere D: doldrums 277: Your vessel goes aground in soft mud. You would have the best chance of refloating it on the next tide if it grounded at __________. A: low water neap B: low water spring C: high water neap D: high water spring 279: As a vessel changes course to starboard, the compass card in a magnetic compass _____________. A: remains aligned with compass north B: also turns to starboard C: first turns to starboard then counterclockwise to port D: turns counterclockwise to port 282: The symbol which appears beside a light on a chart reads "Gp Fl R (2) 10 sec 160 ft 19M". Which characteristic describes the light? A: It is visible 10 miles. B: Its distinguishing number is "19M". C: It has a radar reflector.

D: None of the above 284: The marine sextant is subject to seven different types of errors, four of which may be corrected by the navigator. An error NOT correctable by the navigator is _________________. A: index error B: prismatic error C: perpendicularity of the horizon glass D: perpendicularity of the index mirror 285: The apparent wind is zero when the true wind is __________. A: zero B: from ahead and equal to the ship's speed C: from astern and equal to the ship's speed D: from astern and is twice the ship's speed 286: On the pole side of the trade wind belt, there is an area of high pressure with weak pressure gradients and light, variable winds. This area is called the _________. A: prevailing westerlies B: geostrophic winds C: doldrums D: horse latitudes 287: The datum from which the predicted heights of tides are reckoned in the tide tables is the same as that used for the charts of the locality. The depression of the datum below mean sea level for Hampton Roads, Virginia is _____________. A: between -.7 and +.5 feet B: between 1.9 and 3.2 feet C: 4.1 feet D: 1.2 feet 288: When using a radar in a unstabilized mode, fixes are determined most easily from __________.

A: center bearings B: tangent bearings C: ranges D: objects that are close aboard 289: A position obtained by crossing lines of position taken at different times and advanced to a common time is a(n) _________________. A: running fix B: dead-reckoning position C: fix D: estimated position 291: A buoy marking a wreck will show a(n) _______. A: white light FL (2) and a topmark of 2 black spheres B: occulting green light and may be lettered C: yellow light and will be numbered D: continuous quick white light and may be numbered 292: The symbol which appears beside a light on a chart reads "Gp Fl R (2) 10 sec 160 ft 19M". Which characteristic does the light possess? A: It is visible two nautical miles. B: Its distinguishing number is "19M". C: It has a red light. D: It flashes once every ten seconds. 294: What is a nonadjustable error of the sextant? A: Prismatic error B: Index error C: Side error D: Error of collimation

295: The difference (measured in degrees) between the GHA of the body and the longitude of the observer is the _____________. A: right ascension B: meridian angle C: SHA of the observer D: zenith distance 296: The wind flow from the horse latitudes to the doldrums is deflected due to __________________. A: Coriolis force B: the mid-latitude, semi-permanent high C: differing atmospheric pressures D: the prevailing westerlies

298: A great circle crosses the equator at 173 E. It will also cross the equator at what other longitude? A: 7 W B: 73 E C: 73 W D: 173 W 299: Steady precipitation is typical of _______________________. A: coming cold weather conditions B: a warm front weather condition C: high pressure conditions D: scattered cumulus clouds 304: In order to remove index error from a sextant, you should adjust the ___________________. A: index mirror to make it parallel to the horizon glass with the index set at zero

B: horizon glass to make it parallel to the index mirror with the index set at zero C: horizon glass to make it parallel to the sextant frame D: telescope to make it perpendicular to the sextant frame 305: IN REGION A of the IALA Buoyage System, when entering from seaward, the port side of a channel would be marked by a _____________. A: red can buoy B: black can buoy C: red conical buoy D: black conical buoy 306: Weather conditions in the middle latitudes generally move _________. A: eastward B: westward C: northward D: southward 311: You are steaming southward along the west coast of the United States when you encounter a buoy showing a flashing red light. The buoy should be left on ______________. A: the vessel's starboard side B: the vessel's port side C: either side close aboard D: either side well clear 312: The depth of water on a chart is indicated as 23 meters. This is equal to _________________. A: 11.5 fathoms B: 12.6 fathoms C: 69.0 feet D: 78.6 feet

314: Which of these sextant errors is nonadjustable? A: Prismatic error B: Graduation error C: Centering error D: All of the above

316: According to Buys Ballot's law, when an observer in the Northern Hemisphere experiences a northwest wind, the center of low pressure is located to the ______________. A: northeast B: west-southwest C: northwest D: south-southeast

318: Vessels required to have an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid must have a device to indicate the _____________. A: distance to the next port B: speed of the vessel over the ground or through the water C: time of the next navigational satellite pass D: None of the above

320: Sometimes foreign charts are reproduced by DMA. On such a chart, a wire-dragged, swept area may be shown in green or ____________. A: red B: black C: purple D: yellow

321: Which buoy may be even numbered? A: Mid-channel buoy B: Unlighted nun buoy C: Lighted green buoy D: All of the above 322: The chart symbol indicating that the bottom is coral is _____________. A: C B: Cl C: Co D: c

324: Index error of a sextant is primarily caused by __________. A: improperly correcting the other errors in a sextant B: the horizon glass not being parallel to the horizon mirror C: the horizon glass not being parallel to the index mirror D: human error in taking a celestial observation 325: What is the longitude of the geographical position of a body whose Greenwich hour angle is 21030'? A: 3030' E B: 5930' W C: 12030' W D: 14930' E 326: You are steaming west in the North Atlantic in an extratropical cyclonic storm, and the wind is dead ahead. According to the law of Buys Ballot, the center of low pressure lies to the ________. A: north

B: south C: east D: west 327: When daylight savings time is kept the times of tide and current calculations must be adjusted. One way of doing this is to __________. A: subtract one hour from the times listed under the reference stations B: add one hour to the times listed under the reference stations C: apply no correction, as the times in the reference stations are adjusted for daylight savings time D: add 15 to the standard meridian when calculating the 328: The direction of prevailing winds in the Northern hemisphere is caused by the ______________________________. A: magnetic field at the North Pole B: Gulf Stream C: Earth's rotation D: Arctic cold fronts 329: The symbols shown are used on radiofacsimile weather charts. Which symbol indicates a weather boundary? A: I B: H C: G D: F 330: You are taking bearings on two known objects ashore. The BEST fix is obtained when the angle between the lines of position is ___________. A: 90 B: 30 C: 45

D: 60 331: What indicates a buoy that should be left to port when entering from seaward? (U.S. Aids to Navigation System) A: White light B: Group flashing characteristic C: Nun shape D: Odd number 332: Which chart symbol indicates the bottom is clay? A: Cly B: Cla C: Cl D: C

334: The index error is determined by adjusting the ____________. A: sextant frame B: horizon glass C: index mirror D: micrometer drum 335: What is the geographic longitude of a body whose GHA is A: 12733' E B: 5227' E C: 6152' W D: 6152' E 336: You are steaming eastward in the North Atlantic in an extratropical cyclonic storm and the wind is dead ahead. According to the law of Buys Ballot, the center of the low pressure lies ______________.

A: ahead of you B: astern of you C: to the north D: to the south 337: To predict the actual depth of water using the Tide Tables, the number obtained from the Tide Tables is __________. A: the actual depth B: added to or subtracted from the charted depth C: multiplied by the charted depth D: divided by the charted depth 338: The illustration shows the symbols used on radio facsimile weather charts. The symbol indicated at letter "N" represents ____________________. A: hail B: freezing rain C: rain D: snow 340: Information about the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents is found in the ___________. A: Mariner's Guide B: Nautical Almanac C: Tide Tables D: Tidal Current Tables 341: Buoys which only mark the left or right side of the channel will never exhibit a light with which characteristic? A: Flashing B: Quick flashing C: Composite group flashing

D: Equal interval (isophase) 342: A polyconic projection is based on a __________________. A: plane tangent at one point B: cylinder tangent at one parallel C: cone tangent at one parallel D: series of cones tangent at selected parallels 344: A marine sextant has the index arm set at zero and the reflected image of the horizon forms a continuous line with the actual image. When the sextant is rotated about the line of sight the images separate. The sextant has ___________________. A: error of perpendicularity B: side error C: prismatic error D: centering error 345: A navigator fixing a vessel's position by radar ________. A: should never use radar bearings B: should only use radar bearings when the range exceeds the distance to the horizon C: can use radar information from one object to fix the position D: must use information from targets forward of the beam 346: If your weather bulletin shows the center of a low pressure area to be 100 miles due east of your position, what winds can you expect in the Northern Hemisphere? A: East to northeast B: East to southeast C: North to northwest D: South to southeast 347: The illustration shows the symbols used on radiofacsimile weather charts. Which of these symbols indicates rain? A: N

B: M C: I D: G 348: When using a radar in an unstabilized mode, fixes are determined most easily from _____________________. A: center bearings B: tangent bearings C: objects that are close aboard D: ranges 349: The direction of the southeast trade winds is a result of the __________. A: equatorial current B: humidity C: rotation of the earth D: change of seasons 350: When making landfall at night, the light from a powerful lighthouse may sometimes be seen before the lantern breaks the horizon. This light is called the ___________. A: diffusion B: backscatter C: loom D: elevation 351: Which buoy may be odd numbered? A: A spherical buoy B: An unlighted can buoy C: A red buoy D: A yellow buoy 352: Which chart projection would be most suitable for marine surveying?

A: Gnomonic B: Lambert conformal C: Mercator D: Polyconic 354: In order to remove side error from a sextant, you should adjust the _________________. A: horizon glass to make it parallel to the horizon mirror with the index set at zero B: horizon glass to make it perpendicular to the index mirror with the index set at zero C: horizon glass to make it perpendicular to the sextant frame D: telescope to make it parallel to the sextant frame 355: During the month of October the Sun's declination is ______. A: north and increasing B: north and decreasing C: south and increasing D: south and decreasing 356: When facing into the wind in the Northern Hemisphere the center of low pressure lies _________________. A: directly in front of you B: directly behind you C: to your left and behind you D: to your right and behind you 62: Which statement about a simple conic chart projection is TRUE? A: It is an equal-area projection. B: It is a conformal projection. C: Meridians appear as curved lines. D: The scale is correct along any meridian.

364: What causes the error of collimation with regards to the four adjustments to a sextant? A: Telescope not parallel to the frame B: Personal error C: The frame and index mirror not perpendicular D: The frame and horizon glass not perpendicular 365: The Sun at a maximum declination north would be approximately at ______________. A: aphelion B: perihelion C: autumnal equinox D: first point of Aries 366: If an observer in the Northern Hemisphere faces the surface wind, the center of low pressure is to his______________. A: left, slightly behind him B: right, slightly behind him C: left, slightly in front of him D: right, slightly in front of him 368: A great circle crosses the equator at 134 E. It will also cross the equator at what other longitude? A: 46 W B: 124 W C: 134 W D: 34 E 370: Prevailing winds between 30 N and 60 N latitude are from the __________________. A: north B: south C: east

D: west 371: Which buoy may be odd numbered? A: Mid-channel buoy B: Unlighted nun buoy C: Lighted green buoy D: All of the above 372: You would find the variation on a polyconic projection chart __________. A: on the compass rose B: on the mileage scale C: written on the chart title D: at each line of longitude 374: There are seven sources of error in the marine sextant. Of the four errors listed, which one is adjustable? A: Error of collimation B: Prismatic error C: Graduation error D: Centering error 375: If the Sun's observed altitude is 4750', the zenith distance is _____. A: 4210' B: 4250' C: 4750' D: 13210' 376: According to Buys Ballot's law, when an observer in the Northern Hemisphere experiences a northeast wind the center of low pressure is located to the ______________. A: northeast B: west-southwest

C: northwest D: south-southeast 378: A navigator fixing a vessel's position by radar _________. A: should never use radar bearings B: can use radar information from one object to fix the position C: should only use radar bearings when the range exceeds the distance to the horizon D: must use information from targets forward of the beam 379: The steady current circling the globe at about 60 S is the __________. A: Prevailing Westerly B: Sub-Polar Flow C: West Wind Drift D: Humboldt Current 380: Prevailing winds between 30 N and 60 N latitude are from the _______________. A: east B: west C: north D: south 381: A nun buoy will _______________. A: be green in color B: have an even number C: be left to port when entering from seaward D: be cylindrical in shape 382: Which would you consult for information about the general current circulation in the North Atlantic Ocean? A: Pilot chart

B: Coast Pilot C: Current Table D: Climatological Atlas 384: Which is a nonadjustable error of the sextant? A: Error of perpendicularity B: Side error C: Error of collimation D: Centering error 385: The difference of latitude (l) between the geographic position (GP) of a celestial body and your position, at the time of upper transit, is represented by _____. A: colatitude B: codistance C: zenith distance D: altitude 389: The edge of a hurricane has overtaken your vessel in the Gulf of Mexico, and the northwest wind of a few hours ago has shifted to the west. This is an indication that you are located in the __________. A: navigable semicircle B: dangerous semicircle C: low pressure area D: eye of the storm 390: During the winter months, the southeast trade winds are ________. A: stronger than during the summer months B: weaker than during the summer months C: drier than during the summer months D: wetter than during the summer months

391: When outbound from a U.S. port, a buoy displaying a flashing red light indicates ____________. A: a junction with the preferred channel to the left B: a sharp turn in the channel to the right C: the port side of the channel D: a wreck to be left on the vessel's starboard side 392: A pilot chart does NOT contain information about ________. A: average wind conditions B: tidal currents C: magnetic variation D: average limits of field ice

394: An instrument designed to maintain a continuous record of atmospheric pressure is a(n) _________________. A: mercurial barometer B: aneroid barometer C: barograph D: thermograph 395: If the Sun's observed altitude is 2712', the zenith distance is _____. A: 6248' B: 2712' C: 15248' D: 4312' 398: The velocity of the apparent wind can be less than the true wind and from the same direction, if certain conditions are present. One condition is that the ___________. A: ship's speed is more than the true wind velocity

B: true wind is from dead astern C: true wind is on the beam D: true wind is from dead ahead 399: Where will you find information about the duration of slack water? A: American Practical Navigator B: Sailing Directions C: Tide Tables D: Tidal Current Tables 400: Information about the currents for the Pacific Coast of the U. S. are found in the _____. A: Ocean Current Tables B: Nautical Almanac C: Tide Tables D: Tidal Current Tables 401: You are steaming in a westerly direction along the Gulf Coast. You see ahead of you a lighted buoy showing a red isophase light. Which action should you take? A: Alter course to port and leave the buoy to starboard. B: Alter course to starboard and leave the buoy to port. C: Alter course and leave the buoy near by on either side. D: Alter course and pass the buoy well-off on either side. 402: All of the following can be found on a Pilot Chart EXCEPT information concerning the ______________. A: percentage of frequency of wave heights B: percentage of poor visibility conditions C: sea surface temperatures D: amounts of precipitation 404: An aneroid barometer is an instrument _____________________.

A: used to measure the speed of wind B: in which the pressure of the air is measured C: that tells which direction a storm is coming from D: used to measure the height of waves 405: At upper transit, if the zenith distance is 34, the geographical distance from the observer to a body's GP is _____. A: 510 miles B: 1220 miles C: 2040 miles D: 2260 miles 406: Your vessel is on course 135 T speed 18 knots. From the appearance of the sea you estimate the speed of the true wind as 24.5 knots. The apparent wind is 40 on the starboard bow. Determine the speed of the apparent wind. A: 24.2 knots B: 28.4 knots C: 32.2 knots D: 35.5 knots

410: The height of the tide at low water is 0.0 feet. The range is 9.0 feet. The duration is 06h 00m. The height of the tide 02h 12m before high water will be _________________. A: 8.3 feet B: 6.3 feet C: 4.7 feet D: 2.7 feet 411: When entering from seaward, a buoy displaying a single-flashing red light would indicate ____________. A: a junction with the preferred channel to the left

B: a sharp turn in the channel to the right C: the starboard side of the channel D: a wreck to be left on the vessel's port side 412: If you were sailing in the North Pacific and were interested in the ice and iceberg limits, you could find this information in the __________. A: Pilot Chart B: Coast Pilot C: Notice to Mariners D: None of the above

414: The barometer is an instrument for measuring the __________. A: temperature B: relative humidity C: dew point D: atmospheric pressure 415: If the Sun's observed altitude is 5430', what is the zenith distance? A: 3530' B: 4530' C: 1230' D: 1430'

418: In most cases, the direction of the apparent wind lies between the bow and ____________. A: the direction of the true wind B: true north C: the beam on the windward side

D: the beam on the lee side 419: The ocean bottom that extends from the shoreline out to an area where there is a marked change in slope to a greater depth is the ________. A: abyssal plain B: continental shelf C: borderland D: offshore terrace 421: Daylight savings time is a form of zone time that adopts the time _____________. A: one zone to the west B: one zone to the east C: two zones to the west D: two zones to the east 425: 90 - Ho = _____. A: sextant altitude B: co-latitude C: LHA D: zenith distance 426: The wind speed and direction observed from a moving vessel is known as _________________. A: coordinate wind B: true wind C: apparent wind D: anemometer wind 430: The southeast trade winds actually blow toward the ________. A: southeast B: south

C: east D: northwest

432: When using a Lambert conformal chart in high latitudes, angles such as bearings are measured in reference to ______________. A: the meridian through the object of the bearing B: the meridian through the ship's position C: the meridian midway between the ship and the object D: any meridian 434: The purpose of the "set" hand on an aneroid barometer is to _______. A: adjust the barometer B: indicate any change in the reading of the barometer C: provide a correction for height above sea level D: provide a correction for temperature changes 435: If an observer is at 35 N latitude, his zenith is _____. A: 55 S of the celestial equator B: at the north celestial pole C: 35 N of the celestial equator D: 55 N of the celestial equator 436: A wind vane on a moving vessel shows _________________. A: dead reckoning wind direction B: true wind direction C: apparent wind direction D: estimated wind direction 439: If a weather bulletin shows the center of a low pressure system to be 100 miles due east of you, what winds can you expect in the Southern Hemisphere?

A: South-southwesterly B: North-northwesterly C: South-southeasterly D: North-northeasterly

441: A yellow buoy may exhibit a(n) _____________. A: fixed red light B: flashing light C: white light D: occulting light 442: In very high latitudes, the most practical chart projection is the _____________. A: Mercator B: gnomonic C: azimuthal D: Lambert conformal

444: A sylphon cell is a part of a ________________. A: maximum thermometer B: barograph C: thermograph D: hygrometer 445: The values of the Greenwich hour angle and declination, tabulated in all almanacs, are for the _________________. A: upper limb of a celestial body B: lower limb of a celestial body

C: centers of the various celestial bodies D: lower limb of the Sun and Moon; center of the stars and 446: The usual sequence of directions in which a tropical cyclone moves in the Southern Hemisphere is ______________. A: northwest, west, and south B: southwest, south, and southeast C: north, northwest, and east D: west, northwest, and north 448: Mean high water is the reference datum used to measure ____. A: soundings on the east coast of the United States B: soundings in European waters C: heights of topographical features in the United States D: both heights and soundings worldwide 450: You are enroute to Jacksonville, FL, from San Juan, P.R. There is a fresh N'ly wind blowing. As you cross the axis of the Gulf Stream you would expect to encounter ________. A: cirrus clouds B: smoother seas and warmer water C: steeper waves, closer together D: long swells 451: Which light characteristic can be used on a special purpose mark? A: Fixed B: Occulting C: Equal interval D: Quick flashing 452: When navigating in high latitudes and using a chart based on a Lambert conformal projection, ______________.

A: a straight line drawn on the chart approximates a great circle B: the chart should not be used outside of the standard parallels C: the course angle is measured at the mid-longitude of the track line D: distance cannot be measured directly from the chart 454: On what does the operation of an aneroid barometer depend? A: Thin, metal, air tight cell B: Curved tube containing alcohol C: Column of mercury supported by atmospheric pressure D: Expansion of mercury in a closed tube 455: The height of eye correction is smaller than geometrical dip because of ____________. A: the angle between the horizontal and the line of sight to the visible horizon B: index error C: parallax D: terrestrial refraction 456: Which condition exists in the eye of a hurricane? A: Wind rapidly changing direction B: A temperature much lower than that outside the eye C: Towering cumulonimbus clouds D: An extremely low barometric pressure 458: The prevailing westerlies of the Southern Hemisphere blow 18-30 knots _______________________. A: all year long B: during the summer months only C: during the winter only D: during spring only

460: When using horizontal sextant angles of three objects to fix your position, an indeterminate position will result in which situation? A: The objects lie in a straight line. B: The vessel is inside of a triangle formed by the objects. C: The vessel is outside of a triangle formed by the objects. D: A circle will pass through your position and the three 462: For what purpose would using a Lambert conformal chart be more convenient than using a Mercator? A: Plotting radio bearings over a long distance B: Determining latitude and longitude of a fix C: Measuring rhumb line distances D: Measuring rhumb line directions

464: Prior to reading an aneroid barometer, you should tap the face lightly with your finger to _________________. A: expose any loose connections B: demagnetize the metal elements C: bring the pointer to its true position D: contract and expand the glass face 465: When applying a dip correction to the sighted sextant angle (hs), you always subtract the dip because you are correcting _____________. A: hs to the visible horizon B: hs to the sensible horizon C: hs to the celestial horizon D: Ho to the celestial horizon 466: In the relatively calm area near the hurricane center, the seas are ______________. A: moderate but easily navigated

B: calm C: mountainous and confused D: mountainous but fairly regular as far as direction is 469: Where are the prevailing westerlies of the Southern Hemisphere located? A: Between the Equator and 10 latitude B: Between 10 and 20 latitude C: Between 30 and 60 latitude D: Between 60 and 90 latitude

471: Yellow lights may appear on ______________. A: special purpose buoys B: vertically-striped buoys C: horizontally-banded buoys D: spherical buoys 472: Which conic projection chart features straight lines which closely approximate a great circle? A: Polyconic B: Lambert conformal C: Orthographic D: Stereographic 473: The quadrantal error of a radio bearing is caused by __________. A: polarization at sunrise and sunset B: not taking the bearing from the transmitting antenna C: the signal passing over land before it reaches sea D: the metal in a ship's structure

474: Which indication on the barometer is most meaningful in forecasting weather? A: The words "Fair -- Change -- Rain" B: The direction and rate of change of barometric pressure C: The actual barometric pressure D: The relative humidity 475: A correction for augmentation is included in the Nautical Almanac corrections for _________________. A: the Sun B: the Moon C: Venus D: None of the above 476: Tropical cyclones normally form within which of the following belts of latitude? A: 5 to 15 B: 15 to 30 C: 30 to 45 D: 45 to 60

478: The velocity of the apparent wind can be more than the true wind, and come from the same direction, if certain conditions are present. One condition is that the __________. A: ship's speed must be less than the true wind velocity B: true wind must be from dead astern C: true wind velocity must be faster than the ship's speed D: true wind must be from dead ahead

480: What kind of pressure systems travel in easterly waves? A: High pressure

B: Low pressure C: Subsurface pressure D: Terrastatic pressure

482: Which statement about a gnomonic chart is correct? A: A rhumb line appears as a straight line. B: Distance is measured at the midlatitude of the track line. C: Meridians appear as curved lines converging toward the nearer pole. D: Parallels, except the equator, appear as curved lines. 483: Coral atolls, or a chain of islands at right angles to the radar beam, may show as a long line rather than as individual targets due to ______. A: the effects of beam width B: limitations on range resolution C: the pulse length of the radar D: the multiple-target resolution factor

485: A phase correction is applied to observations of ________________. A: the Sun B: stars C: planets D: All of the above 486: Tropical cyclones do not form within 5 of the Equator because ______________. A: there are no fronts in that area B: it is too hot C: it is too humid

D: of negligible Coriolis force 489: You are anchored in the Aleutian Island chain and receive word that a tsunami is expected to strike the islands in six hours. What is the safest action? A: Get underway and be in deep, open-ocean water when the tsunami arrives. B: Increase the scope of the anchor cable and drop the second anchor underfoot at short stay. C: Get underway and be close inshore on the side of the island away from the tsunami. D: Plant both anchors with about a 60 angle between them, and

491: A special purpose buoy shall be ______________. A: lighted with a white light B: striped black and red C: lighted with a red light D: yellow 492: Which type of projection is formed if a plane is tangent to the Earth, and points are projected geometrically from the center of the Earth? A: Lambert conformal B: Oblique gnomonic C: Mercator D: Transverse conic 493: The picture shown represents the geographic location of a vessel and the radar presentation at the same time. Which statement is TRUE? A: Ship No. 1 is not detected due to the shadow effect of the headland. B: The small island is not detected due to the effect of beam width. C: A tangent bearing of the headland to the south-southeast should be corrected by adding one-half of the beam width. D: Ship No. 2 is not detected due to the reflective mass of

494: Barometers are usually calibrated to indicate atmospheric pressure in ___________________. A: inches of mercury and centimeters B: feet of mercury and millibars C: inches of mercury and millimeters D: inches of mercury and millibars 495: A semidiameter correction is applied to observations of _________. A: Mars B: the Moon C: Jupiter D: All of the above 496: Severe tropical cyclones (hurricanes, typhoons) occur in all warm-water oceans except the ________________. A: Indian Ocean B: North Pacific Ocean C: South Pacific Ocean D: South Atlantic Ocean 498: What is an advantage of the magnetic compass aboard vessels? A: Compass error is negligible at or near the earth's magnetic poles. B: It does not have to be checked as often. C: It is reliable due to it's essential simplicity. D: All points on the compass rose are readily visible.

501: Which of the buoys listed below could be used to mark an anchorage? A: White buoy numbered "3" B: White buoy with a green top

C: White buoy with orange bands D: Yellow buoy lettered "N" 502: A gnomonic projection is based on a(n) _____________. A: plane tangent at one point B: cylinder tangent at the equator C: cone tangent at one parallel D: infinite series of cones tangent at selected parallels 503: You are approaching a light fitted with a RACON. The light may be identified on the radar by _____. A: a dashed line running from the center of the scope to the light B: an audible signal when the sweep crosses the light C: a circle appearing on the scope surrounding the light D: a coded signal appearing on the same bearing at a greater 504: Barometer readings in weather reports are given in terms of pressure at _______________. A: sea level B: Washington, D.C. C: the weather station D: the broadcasting station 505: The error in the measurement of the altitude of a celestial body, caused by refraction, increases as the _______________. A: horizontal parallax decreases B: observer's height above sea level increases C: humidity of the atmosphere decreases D: altitude of the body decreases

509: A line of position derived by radar range from an identified point on a coast will be a(n) __________. A: straight line B: arc C: parabola D: line parallel to the coast 510: Which aid is NOT marked on a chart with a magenta circle? A: Aero light B: Radar station C: Radar transponder beacon D: Radiobeacon 511: A survey (special purpose mark) buoy _______________. A: must be lighted B: may have a flashing red light C: may have a fixed white light D: None of the above 512: On a gnomonic chart, a great circle track between Los Angeles and Brisbane will appear as a _____________. A: loxodromic curve B: curved line concave to the equator C: straight line D: spiral approaching the poles as a limit 513: You are radar scanning for a buoy fitted with a racon. Which radar screen represents the presentation you should expect on the PPI? A: A B: B

C: C D: D 514: What instrument measures wind velocity? A: Hydrometer B: Barometer C: Psychrometer D: Anemometer 515: The small circle of the celestial sphere parallel to the celestial equator, and transcribed by the daily motion of the body, is called the _______________. A: hour circle of the body B: parallel of declination C: vertical circle of the body D: parallel of altitude 516: A hurricane moving northeast out of the Gulf passes west of your position. You could expect all of the following EXCEPT _________. A: higher than normal swells B: high winds C: winds veering from south, through west, to northwest D: light showers

519: The chart of a beach area shows a very flat slope to the underwater beach bottom. What type of breakers can be expected when trying to land a boat on this beach? A: Surging B: Spilling C: Plunging D: Converging

522: All straight lines represent great circle tracks on a chart based on a(n) __________________. A: Mercator projection B: polyconic projection C: orthographic projection D: gnomonic projection 523: A radar display in which North is always at the top of the screen is a(n) _____________. A: unstabilized display B: stabilized display C: composition display D: relative display 524: An anemometer on a moving vessel measures _________________. A: apparent wind speed only B: true wind speed and true wind direction C: true wind speed only D: apparent wind speed and true wind direction 525: In the celestial equator system of coordinates, what is comparable to latitude on the terrestrial sphere? A: Altitude B: Right ascension C: Celestial meridians D: Declination 526: When a hurricane passes over colder water or land and loses its tropical characteristics, the storm becomes a(n) ______________. A: high pressure area B: extratropical low-presure system

C: tropical storm D: easterly wave

528: What should you expect when you encounter a tsunami in the open ocean? A: Violent seas from mixed directions B: No noticeable change from the existing sea state C: Winds increasing to gale force from the northwest in the Northern Hemisphere D: A major wave of extreme height and length 529: In some river mouths and estuaries the incoming high-tide wave crest overtakes the preceding low-tide trough. This results in a wall of water proceeding upstream, and is called a __________. A: seiche B: bore C: boundary wave D: surge 531: You have been informed that dredging operations may be underway in your vicinity. Which buoy indicates the dredging area? A: White buoy with a green top B: White and international orange buoy C: Yellow buoy D: Yellow and black vertically-striped buoy 532: In a river subject to tidal currents, the best time to dock a ship without the assistance of tugs is _____________. A: at high water B: at slack water C: at flood tide D: when there is a following current

533: You are using a radar in which your own ship is shown at the center, and the heading flash always points to 0. If bearings are measured in relation to the flash, what type of bearings are produced? A: Relative B: True C: Compass D: Magnetic 534: What is TRUE concerning an anemometer on a moving vessel? A: It measures true wind speed. B: It measures true wind speed and true wind direction. C: It measures apparent wind speed. D: It measures apparent wind speed and true wind direction. 535: The tropical year differs from which year by 20 minutes? A: Astronomical year B: Natural year C: Equinoctial year D: Sidereal year 536: You are enroute from Puerto Rico to New York. A hurricane makes up and is approaching. If the wind veers steadily, this indicates that your vessel is ______________________. A: in the dangerous semicircle B: in the navigable semicircle C: directly in the path of the storm D: in the storm center

540: A white buoy with an orange rectangle on it is used to indicate _____. A: danger

B: a controlled area C: an exclusion area D: general information 541: A yellow buoy may mark a(n) ______________. A: wreck B: shoal area C: anchorage area D: middle ground 542: The only cylindrical chart projection widely used for navigation is the ____________________. A: Lambert conformal B: Mercator C: azimuthal D: gnomonic 543: A radar display which is oriented, so that north is always at the top of the screen, is called a(n) __________. A: relative display B: composite display C: stabilized display D: unstabilized display 544: The instrument most commonly used to gather the data for determining the relative humidity is the _________. A: hydrometer B: psychrometer C: barometer D: anemometer

545: The arc of a great circle which passes through the body and celestial poles is part of the ____________. A: hour circle B: diurnal circle C: observer's meridian D: altitude circle 546: If it is impossible to avoid a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere, the most favorable place to be when the storm passes is in ________. A: the dangerous semicircle B: the eye (center) of the storm C: that half of the storm lying to the right of the storm's path D: that half of the storm lying to the left of the storm's path 548: When the declination of the Moon is 012.5' S, you can expect some tidal currents in Gulf Coast ports to ________. A: have either a double ebb or a double flood B: become reversing currents C: become weak and variable D: exceed the predicted velocities 549: On a working copy of a weather map, an occluded front is represented by which color line? A: Red B: Blue C: Alternating red and blue D: Purple 550: The description "Racon" beside an illustration on a chart would mean a _____. A: radar transponder beacon B: radar conspicuous beacon

C: radar calibration beacon D: circular radiobeacon 551: Spoil grounds, anchorage areas, cable areas, and military exercise areas are all marked by yellow buoys. Which special mark on the buoy will indicate the specific area you are in? A: A topmark triangular in shape B: A topmark spherical in shape C: Lettering on the buoy D: A topmark consisting of two cones with the points up 552: A Mercator chart is a _____________. A: cylindrical projection B: simple conic projection C: polyconic projection D: rectangular projection 554: A sling psychrometer is a(n) ______________. A: type of cargo gear B: instrument used in celestial navigation C: instrument used to measure relative humidity D: instrument used to measure specific gravity 555: The letter D shown represents the ________. A: geoidal horizon B: celestial horizon C: visible horizon D: geometrical horizon 556: In a tropical cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere, a vessel hove to with the wind shifting counterclockwise would be ______________. A: in the navigable semicircle

B: in the dangerous semicircle C: directly in the path of the center D: ahead of the storm 561: Buoys which mark dredging areas are painted ____________. A: black B: yellow C: green D: red 562: You wish to measure the distance on a Mercator chart between a point in latitude 4230' N and a point in latitude 4030' N. To measure 30 miles at a time you should set the points of the dividers at _______________________. A: 4115' and 4145' B: 4145' and 4215' C: 4215' and 4245' D: 4200' and 4230' 564: A hygrometer is a device used for determining _____________. A: the absolute temperature B: atmospheric pressure C: wind velocity D: relative humidity 565: The letter B in illustration D006NG represents the ________. A: geoidal horizon B: celestial horizon C: visible horizon D: sensible horizon

566: You are attempting to locate your position relative to a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere. If the wind direction remains steady, but with diminishing velocity, you are most likely ______________. A: in the right semicircle B: in the left semicircle C: on the storm track ahead of the center D: on the storm track behind the center

568: The chart of a beach area shows a very steep slope to the underwater beach bottom. Which type of breakers can be expected when trying to land a boat on this beach? A: Surging B: Converging C: Spilling D: Plunging 569: A line of position formed by sighting two charted objects in line is called a(n) ______________________. A: relative bearing B: range line C: track line D: estimated position 570: Chart legends printed in capital letters show that the associated landmark is _____. A: inconspicuous B: conspicuous C: a government facility or station D: a radio transmitter 571: The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has excluded all traffic from a section of a port, while a regatta is taking place. The buoys marking this exclusion area will be _____________.

A: nun- or can-shaped to conform to the overall direction of navigation B: yellow C: orange and white D: marked with a spherical topmark 573: What is the name of the movable, radial guide line used to measure direction on a radar? A: Compass rose B: Cursor C: Plan position indicator D: Variable range marker

) 575: The horizontal plane, perpendicular to the zenith-nadir axis, that intersects with the celestial sphere and is tangent to the earth is called the _____________. A: celestial horizon B: sensible horizon C: visible horizon D: geoidal horizon 576: In a tropical cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere, a vessel hove to with the wind shifting clockwise would be ______________. A: ahead of the storm center B: in the dangerous semicircle C: directly behind the storm center D: in the navigable semicircle 578: At about GMT 1436, on 3 December 1981, the lower limb of the Moon is observed with a sextant having an index error of 2.5' on the arc. The height of eye is 32 feet. The sextant altitude (hs) is 338.8'. What is the observed altitude? A: Ho 418.6'

B: Ho 429.1' C: Ho 436.3' D: Ho 442.2' 579: Low pressure disturbances, which travel along the intertropical convergence zone, are called _______________. A: permanent waves B: tidal waves C: tropical waves D: tropical storms

581: The Captain of the Port has closed to navigation, and buoyed, a section of a harbor. These buoys would be painted ________. A: red or green to conform with the other lateral aids B: red and green horizontally-striped C: solid yellow D: white with orange marks 582: Distance along a track line is measured on a Mercator chart by using the _____________. A: latitude scale near the middle of the track line B: longitude scale near the middle of the track line C: latitude scale at the midlatitude of the chart D: latitude or longitude scale at the middle of the scale 583: The radar control used to reduce sea return at close ranges is the ______________. A: gain control B: sensitivity time control C: fast time constant D: pulse length control

584: The correction(s) which must be applied to an aneroid barometer reading include(s) ___________. A: height error B: gravity error C: temperature error D: All of the above 585: What great circle is always needed to form the astronomical triangle? A: Celestial equator B: Principal vertical circle C: Celestial meridian D: Prime vertical circle

591: White lights may be found on _____. A: special purpose buoys B: preferred channel buoys C: information and regulatory buoys D: numbered buoys

593: Radar makes the most accurate determination of the ______. A: direction of a target B: distance to a target C: size of a target D: shape of a target 594: Barometers are calibrated at a standard temperature of ______________. A: 0 F

B: 32 F C: 60 F D: 70 F 595: In the navigational triangle, the angle at the elevated pole is the ___________. A: meridian angle B: altitude C: right ascension D: azimuth angle 596: Which condition would NOT indicate the approach of a tropical storm? A: Long, high swells B: Cirrus clouds C: Halos about the Sun or Moon D: Decrease in wind velocity 599: Magnetic compass deviation _____________. A: varies depending upon the bearing used B: is the angular difference between magnetic north and compass north C: is published on the compass rose on most nautical charts D: is the angular difference between geographic and magnetic 600: The dangerous semicircle of a typhoon in the Southern Hemisphere is that area ____________. A: measured from due south clockwise 180 B: measured from due south counterclockwise 180 C: to the left of the storm's track D: ahead of the typhoon measured from the storm's track to 90 601: White and orange buoys, if lighted, show which color light?

A: White B: Orange C: Red D: Alternating yellow and white 603: What is the approximate wave length of an X Band Radar operating on a frequency of approximately 9500 MHz? A: 3 cm B: 10 cm C: 30 cm D: 100 cm 604: Chronometer error may be found by ______________. A: radio time signal B: comparison with a timepiece of known error C: applying the prevailing chronometer rate to previous readings D: All of the above 605: Which is NOT a side of the celestial navigational triangle? A: Co-latitude B: Zenith distance C: Altitude D: Co-declination 606: Early indications of the approach of a hurricane may be all of the following EXCEPT ____________________. A: short confused swells B: gradually increasing white clouds (mare's tails) C: pumping barometer D: continuous fine mist-like rain

608: In which voyage, between two points, is the rhumb line distance NOT approximately the same as the great circle distance? A: The two points are in low latitudes in the same hemisphere. B: The two points are in high latitudes in the same hemisphere. C: The two points are near the equator, but in different hemispheres. D: One point is near the equator, one point is in a high 609: A tropical wave is located 200 miles due west of your position, which is north of the equator. Where will the wave be in 24 hours? A: Farther away to the west B: Farther away to the east C: In the same place D: Closer and to the west 610: The apparent wind's speed can be zero only when two conditions are present. One condition is that the true wind ____________. A: must be from dead ahead B: speed must be zero C: must be from dead astern D: must be on the beam 611: Information markers, when lighted, will display _________. A: yellow lights B: green lights C: white lights D: red lights 612: Which statement is TRUE concerning a Mercator projection? A: Degrees of longitude decrease in length as latitude increases. B: The length of the meridians is increased to provide for equal expansion in all directions.

C: The mileage between the meridians is increased as the latitude increases. D: All of the above 613: Your radar indicates a target; however, there is no visible object at the point indicated. A large mountain, approximately 50 miles away on the same bearing as the target, is breaking the horizon. You should suspect the radar target is caused by ______________. A: a submerged submarine B: ducting C: sub-refraction D: ionospheric skip waves 614: A marine chronometer should be rewound once every ______________. A: 12 hours B: day C: 3 days D: week 615: The spinning motion of a planet around its axis is called _________. A: revolution B: rotation C: orbit D: space motion 616: What indicates that a tropical cyclone can be expected at your position within 24 to 48 hours? A: A daily fluctuation of over 6 millibars in the barometric reading B: A sudden wind shift from southwest to northwest followed by steadily increasing winds C: The normal swell pattern becoming confused, with the length of the swell increasing D: An overcast sky with steadily increasing rain from 619: According to Buys Ballot's Law, when an observer in the Southern Hemisphere experiences a northwest wind, the center of the low pressure is located to the ____________.

A: east-northeast B: south-southwest C: east-southeast D: west-southwest 620: Chart legends which indicate a conspicuous landmark are printed in _____. A: capital letters B: italics C: boldface print D: underlined letters 621: Navigational marks used for informational or regulatory purposes are ______________. A: solid yellow B: white with orange geometric shapes C: red and white vertically-striped

623: An indirect radar echo is caused by a reflection of the main lobe of the radar beam off the observer's vessel. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of indirect echoes? A: Their bearing is almost constant, even when the true bearing of the contact changes appreciably. B: They always appear on a bearing of 90 from the true bearing of the contact. C: The indirect echoes usually appear in shadow sectors. D: When plotted, their movements are usually abnormal. 624: When using a mechanical (windup type) marine chronometer, how often should it be reset? A: Only when it is overhauled B: Whenever the chronometer error exceeds approximately four minutes C: At the start of each voyage D: If the chronometer rate changes from gaining to losing or

625: The center of a circle of equal altitude, plotted on the surface of the Earth, is the ______________. A: dead reckoning position of the observer B: assumed position of the observer C: geographical position of the body D: assumed position of the body 626: What indicates the arrival of a hurricane within 24 to 36 hours? A: The normal swell becoming lower and from a steady direction B: Long bands of nimbostratus clouds radiating from a point over the horizon C: The barometer drops 2 millibars between 1000 and 1600 D: Unusually good weather with above average pressures followed

629: The rise and fall of the ocean's surface due to a distant storm is known as __________. A: sea B: waves C: fetch D: swell 630: What kind of weather would you expect to accompany the passage of a tropical wave? A: Heavy rain and cloudiness B: Good weather C: A tropical storm D: Dense fog 631: A light characteristic of composite group flashing indicates that there is a(n) __________. A: sharp turn in the channel B: narrowing in the channel at that point

C: junction in the channel D: obstruction that must be left to port 633: You have another ship overtaking you close aboard to starboard. You have 3 radar targets bearing 090 relative at ranges of .5 mile, 1 mile, and 1.5 miles. In this case, the unwanted echoes are called _________. A: multiple echoes B: spoking C: indirect echoes D: side-lobe echoes 634: What will cause the ARPA to emit a visual alarm, audible alarm, or both? A: An acquired target entering into a guard zone B: A tracked target lost for one radar scan C: A tracked target entering your preset CPA-TCPA limits D: A target being initially detected within a guard zone 636: Tropical cyclones are classified by form and intensity. Which system does not have closed isobars? A: Hurricane B: Tropical disturbance C: Tropical depression D: Cyclone

638: Swell is the rise and fall of the ocean's surface due to _____________. A: fetch B: distant winds C: local storms D: the pull of the moon

639: In the Northern Hemisphere, what type of cloud formations would you expect to see to the west of an approaching tropical wave? A: Cumulus clouds lined up in rows extending in a northeast to southwest direction B: High altostratus clouds in the morning hours C: Cirrostratus clouds lined up in rows extending in a northeast to southwest direction D: Cirrostratus clouds lined up in rows extending in a north to 641: Buoys which mark isolated dangers are painted with alternating _____________ . A: red and black bands B: green and black bands C: red and white stripes D: green and white bands 643: When using the radar for navigating _____________. A: the best fix is obtained by using a tangent bearing and a range B: and using two radar ranges for a fix, the objects of the ranges should be close to reciprocal bearings C: and using ranges, the most rapidly changing range should be measured last D: and crossing a radar range of one object with the visual 644: Your ARPA has been tracking a target and has generated the targets course and speed. The radar did not receive a target echo on its last two scans due to the weather. What should you expect under these circumstances? A: The ARPA will generate data as if the target was still being tracked by radar. B: The ARPA will give an audible and/or visual lost target alarm. C: The ARPA will generate data based on sea return echoes from the vicinity where the target was lost. D: The ARPA has lost all "memory" of the target and must 645: The arc of an hour circle between the celestial equator and a point on the celestial sphere, measured northward or southward through 90, is the _______________.

A: altitude B: declination C: latitude D: azimuth angle 646: You have determined that you are in the right semicircle of a tropical cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere. What action should you take to avoid the storm? A: Place the wind on the starboard quarter and hold that course. B: Place the wind on the port quarter and hold that course. C: Place the wind on the port bow and hold that course. D: Place the wind on the starboard bow and hold that course. 647: You will enter Argentia, Newfoundland, at 1200 (ZD +3), 5 October 1983. What will be 648: Weather systems in the middle latitudes generally travel from _______. A: north to south B: west to east C: east to west D: None of the above

650: What classification of tropical cyclone would have closed isobars, counter clockwise rotary circulation, and sustained winds between 34 and 63 knots? A: A tropical disturbance B: A tropical depression C: A tropical storm D: A hurricane 653: You have been observing your radar screen and notice that a contact on the screen has remained in the same position, relative to you, for several minutes. Your vessel is making 10 knots through the water. Which statement is TRUE? A: The contact is dead in the water.

B: The contact is on the same course and speed as your vessel. C: The contact is on a reciprocal course at the same speed as your vessel. D: The radar is showing false echoes and is probably defective. 654: Your ARPA has automatic speed inputs from the log. Due to currents, the log is indicating a faster speed than the speed over the ground. What should you expect under these circumstances? A: The generated CPA will be less than the actual CPA. B: The generated TCPA will be later than the actual TCPA. C: The range of initial target acquisition will be less than normal. D: The targets true course vector will be in error. 655: The equator is _____________. A: the primary great circle of the Earth perpendicular to the axis B: the line to which all celestial observations are reduced C: the line from which a celestial body's altitude is measured D: All of the above 656: In the Northern Hemisphere you are caught in the dangerous semicircle with plenty of sea room available. The best course of action is to bring the wind on the ______________. A: starboard bow and make as much headway as possible B: starboard quarter, and make as much headway as possible C: port quarter, and make as much headway as possible D: port bow, and make as much headway as possible 657: Current refers to the ___________. A: vertical movement of the water B: horizontal movement of the water C: density changes in the water D: None of the above

658: Monsoons are characterized by _____________. A: light, variable winds with little or no humidity B: strong, gusty winds that blow from the same general direction all year C: steady winds that reverse direction semiannually D: strong, cyclonic winds that change direction to conform to 660: What is the length of a nautical mile? A: 1,850 meters B: 5,280 feet C: 1,760 yards D: 6,076 feet 661: Under the IALA Buoyage Systems, safe water marks may show a __________. A: composite group-flashing, Fl(2 + 1), red light B: composite group-flashing, Fl(2 + 1), green light C: quick-flashing, Q(9)15s, white light D: white Morse (A) light 662: What publication contains descriptions of the coast line, buoyage systems, weather conditions, port facilities, and navigation instructions for the United States and its possessions? A: Coast Pilots B: Sailing Directions C: Port Index D: Light List

664: Which ARPA data should you use in order to determine if a close quarters situation will develop with a target vessel? A: Set and drift of the current B: Relative track information

C: Predicted time of CPA D: Initial range of acquisition

666: In the Northern Hemisphere, your vessel is believed to be in the direct path of a hurricane, and plenty of sea room is available. The best course of action is to bring the wind on the _____________________. A: starboard bow, note the course, and head in that direction B: starboard quarter, note the course, and head in that direction C: port quarter, note the course, and head in that direction D: port bow, note the course, and head in that direction 667: The navigable semicircle of a typhoon in the Southern Hemisphere is the area ______________. A: behind the typhoon, measured from 90 to 180 from each side of the storm's track B: to the right of the storm's track C: ahead of the typhoon, measured from the storm's track to 90 on each side D: measured from due south, counterclockwise 180

671: You sight a buoy fitted with a double-sphere topmark. If sighted at night, this buoy would show a ______________. A: quick-flashing red light B: quick-flashing green light C: flashing white light showing a group of two flashes D: flashing red light showing a group of three flashes 674: When using an ARPA, what should you consider in order to evaluate the information displayed? A: The target vessel's generated course and speed are based solely on radar inputs. B: Navigational constraints may require a target vessel to change course.

C: The trial maneuver feature will automatically determine a course that will clear all targets. D: You cannot determine if a small target has been lost due to 676: If you are caught in the left semicircle of a tropical storm, in the Southern Hemisphere, you should bring the wind ________________. A: on the starboard quarter, hold course and make as much way as possible B: 2 points on the port quarter, and make as much way as possible C: on the port bow, and make as much way as possible D: dead ahead and heave to 677: A swift current occurring in a narrow passage connecting two large bodies of water, which is produced by the continuously changing difference in height of tide at the two ends of the passage, is called a _______________. A: hydraulic current B: rectilinear current C: rotary current D: harmonic current

679: A tropical wave is usually preceded by __________________. A: tropical storms B: good weather C: heavy rain and cloudiness D: heavy seas 680: The apparent wind's speed can be zero only when two conditions are present. One condition is that the true __________. A: wind must be on the beam B: wind's speed must be zero C: wind must be from dead ahead D: wind's speed equals the ship's speed

681: You sight a spar buoy with the top mark shown in the illustration. You must _______________________ . A: pass to the east of the buoy B: pass to the south of the buoy C: pass to the north of the buoy D: keep well clear of the buoy and pass on either side

683: A radar contact will remain stationary on a relative motion radar display only when it is __________________. A: on the same course as your vessel B: at the same speed as your vessel C: on the same course and speed as your vessel D: on a reciprocal course at the same speed as your vessel 684: The ARPA may swap targets when automatically tracking if two targets ______________. A: are tracked on reciprocal bearings B: are tracked at the same range C: are tracked on the same bearing D: pass close together 686: The pressure gradient between the horse latitudes and doldrums runs ______________. A: east to west B: north to south C: northeast to southwest D: northwest to southeast 687: The drift and set of tidal, river, and ocean currents refer to the _________________. A: position and area of the current B: speed and direction toward which the current flows

C: type and characteristic of the current's flow D: None of the above 688: In mid-ocean, the characteristics of a wave are determined by three factors. What is NOT one of these factors? A: Effect of the moon's gravity B: Fetch C: Wind velocity D: Length of time a wind has been blowing 690: What level of development of a tropical cyclone has a hundred mile radius of circulation, gale force winds, less than 990 millibars of pressure and vertically formed cumulonimbus clouds? A: A tropical disturbance B: A tropical depression C: A tropical storm D: A typhoon 691: Of the four light characteristics shown which one does NOT represent a safe water mark of the IALA Buoyage System? A: A B: B C: C D: D 692: Which publication should you check for complete information on Puget Sound weather conditions? A: Sailing Directions B: Light List C: Coast Pilot D: Chart of the area

693: Which general statement concerning radar is FALSE? A: Raising the antenna height increases the radar range. B: The ability of radar to detect objects is unaffected by weather conditions. C: Radar bearings are less accurate than radar ranges. D: Radar should be checked regularly during clear weather to 694: Your ARPA has two guard zones. What is the purpose of the inner guard zone? A: Alert the watch officer that a vessel is approaching the preset CPA limit B: Warn of small targets that are initially detected closer than the outer guard zone C: Guard against target loss during critical maneuvering situations D: Sound an alarm for targets first detected within the zone 695: An azimuth angle for a body is measured from the __________. A: observer's meridian B: Greenwich meridian C: body's meridian D: zenith distance 696: The diurnal pressure variation is most noticeable in the _________. A: polar regions B: horse latitudes C: roaring forties D: doldrums 697: The set of the current is the __________. A: speed of the current at a particular time B: maximum speed of the current C: direction from which the current flows D: direction in which the current flows

700: You are enroute to Savannah, GA, from Recife, Brazil. There is a strong N'ly wind blowing. As you cross the axis of the Gulf Stream you would expect to encounter _____________. A: smoother seas and warmer water B: long swells C: steeper waves, closer together D: cirrus clouds 701: In the IALA Buoyage System, buoys with alternating red and green horizontal bands are used to indicate _____________. A: fishing areas B: spoil grounds C: the preferred channel D: isolated dangers 702: Which publication contains information on navigation regulations, landmarks, channels, anchorages, tides, currents, and clearances of bridges for Chesapeake Bay? A: Coast Pilot B: Light List C: Sailing Directions D: Pilot Charts 703: Which statement concerning the operation of radar in fog is TRUE? A: Radar ranges are less accurate in fog. B: Navigation buoys will always show up on radar. C: A sandy beach will show up clearer on radar than a rocky cliff. D: Small wooden boats may not show up on radar. 704: What is TRUE of the history display of a target's past positions on an ARPA? A: It provides a graphic display to emphasize which vessel is on a collision course. B: In the true presentation, it provides a quick visual check to determine if a vessel has changed course.

C: The display is one of the primary inputs and must be in use when using the trial maneuver capability. D: It provides a graphic display of a target vessel's relative 705: The precession of the equinoxes occurs in a(n) ____________. A: easterly direction B: westerly direction C: northerly direction D: southerly direction 706: A steep barometric gradient indicates ___________. A: calms B: light winds C: strong winds D: precipitation 707: Set of the current is _____________. A: its velocity in knots B: direction from which it flows C: estimated current D: direction towards which it flows 708: Which statement about Radio Navigational Warning Broadcasts is TRUE? A: Radio navigational warnings are valid for 10 days, unless cancelled earlier. B: NAVAREA warnings cover coastal areas only, while HYDROLANTS or HYDROPACS cover entire ocean areas. C: Radio navigational warnings issued by DMAHTC are printed in the Daily Memorandum and the Notice to Mariners. D: HYDROLANTS and HYDROPACS cover the same geographical areas 709: A sea breeze is a wind ______________.

A: that blows towards the sea at night B: that blows towards an island during the day C: caused by cold air descending a coastal incline D: caused by the distant approach of a hurricane 710: What is the FIRST sign of the existence of a well developed tropical cyclone? A: Gale force winds from the north B: An unusually long ocean swell C: Steep, short-period waves and light wind D: Thunderstorms and higher than usual humidity 711: In the IALA Maritime Buoyage System, a red and white vertically-striped buoy is used as a(n) _____________. A: safe water mark B: cardinal mark C: isolated danger mark D: special mark not primarily used for navigation 712: Information about the pilotage available at Miami harbor may best be obtained from which publication? A: World Port Index B: Sailing Directions C: Pilot Chart D: United States Coast Pilot 713: The closest point of approach (CPA) of a contact on a relative motion radar may be determined __________________. A: immediately when the contact is noted on radar B: only if the radar scope is watched constantly C: after the contact has been marked at least twice

D: by an occasional glance at the radar 714: When using the ARPA in heavy rain, which action should you take? A: Increase the radar gain to pick up weak echoes through the rain. B: Increase the STC setting to reduce close-in spurious signals. C: Navigate as though the effective range of the radar has been reduced. D: Increase the range of the inner and outer guard rings. 715: The length of the year with respect to the vernal equinox is the __________________. A: tropical year B: sidereal year C: anomalistic year D: All of the above 716: Standard atmospheric pressure in inches of mercury is _____. A: 30.00 B: 28.92 C: 29.92 D: 29.00 717: Which term refers to the direction a current is flowing? A: Set B: Drift C: Vector direction D: Stand

720: Which change in the condition of the seas could indicate the formation of a tropical storm or hurricane several hundred miles from your location? A: A long swell from an unusual direction

B: A lengthy lull in the wind and seas C: Large seas coming from different directions D: A brisk chop from the southeast 721: Under the IALA Buoyage System, a red and white vertically-striped buoy would NOT indicate ______________. A: a landfall B: the extreme end of an islet C: a mid-channel D: a center line 722: Which publication would describe the explosive anchorages in the ports on the east coast of the United States? A: Sailing Directions B: Pilot Rules for Inland Waters C: Coast Pilot D: Notice to Mariners 723: If there is any doubt as to the proper operation of a radar, which statement is TRUE? A: Only a radar expert can determine if the radar is operating. B: All radars have indicator lights and alarms to signal improper operation. C: A radar range compared to the actual range of a known object can be used to check the operation of the radar. D: The radar resolution detector must be energized to check the 725: The First Point of Aries is the position of the Sun on the celestial sphere on or about _________________. A: March 21 B: June 21 C: September 21 D: December 21

726: Atmospheric pressure at sea level is equal to __________. A: 14.7 pounds per square inch B: 29.92 inches of mercury C: 1013.25 millibars D: All of the above 727: What is an ebb current? A: A current at minimum flow B: A current coming in C: A current going out D: A current at maximum flow

729: The doldrums are characterized by __________. A: steady, light to moderate winds B: frequent calms C: clear skies D: low humidity 730: In the Northern Hemisphere, the largest waves or swells created by a typhoon or hurricane will be located ________. A: in the southeast quadrant of the storm B: directly behind the storm center C: forward and to the right of its course D: behind and to the left of its course 731: Under the IALA Buoyage Systems, a vertically-striped buoy may be striped red and __________. A: green B: black

C: white D: yellow 732: What publication has information on the climate, distances, navigation regulations, outstanding landmarks, channels and anchorages of Long Island Sound? A: Light List B: Coast Pilot C: Sailing Directions D: Pilot Chart 733: What would give the best radar echo? A: The beam of a three masted sailing vessel with all sails set. B: A 110-foot fishing vessel with a radar reflector in its rigging. C: A 300-foot tanker, bow on. D: A 600-foot freighter, beam on. 734: You are approaching Chatham Strait from the south in foggy weather. You have Coronation Island and Hazy Islands on the radar. Suddenly the radar malfunctions. You then resort to using whistle echoes to determine your distance off Coronation Island. Your stopwatch reads 16.3 seconds for the echo to be heard. How far are you off Coronation Island? A: 1.0 mile B: 1.5 miles C: 2.0 miles D: 2.5 miles 735: The period of the Earth's revolution from perihelion to perihelion is the _________________. A: astronomical year B: anomalistic year C: solar year D: sidereal year

736: A line on a weather chart connecting places which have the same barometric pressure is called an _______________. A: isotherm B: isallobar C: isobar D: isotope 737: What describes an ebb current? A: Horizontal movement of the water away from the land following low tide B: Horizontal movement of the water toward the land following low tide C: Horizontal movement of the water away from the land following high tide D: Horizontal movement of the water toward the land following

740: A very light breeze that causes ripples on a small area of still water is a __________. A: cat's paw B: hog's breath C: williwaw D: chinook 741: What is the light phase characteristic of a lighted isolated-danger mark? A: Interrupted quick flashing B: Very quick flashing C: Long flashing D: Group flashing 742: You are preparing to take a tow from San Diego to Portland, OR. Good seamanship would require that you have on board, available for reference and use, all of the following EXCEPT the _____________________. A: Coast Pilot

B: harbor and coastal charts for ports of refuge enroute C: Sailing Directions (Enroute) D: Light List 743: The Consol navigation system, used in Russian and Northern European waters, can be used _______________. A: for precise navigation in coastal waters B: by measuring the phase difference of the dots and dashes C: as an aid to ocean navigation D: if the vessel is fitted with a special Consol receiver 744: A hand held instrument used to measure distances between objects and the ship is a ______________. A: vernier B: psychrometer C: hygrometer D: stadimeter 745: Retrograde motion is the ______________. A: movement of the points of intersection of the planes of the ecliptic and the equator B: apparent westerly motion of a planet with respect to stars C: movement of a superior planet in its orbit about the Sun D: movement of the celestial north pole in an elliptical 746: Lines drawn through points on the Earth having the same atmospheric pressure are known as ______________. A: isothermal B: millibars C: isobars D: seismics

747: The movement of water away from the shore or downstream is called a(n) _______________. A: reversing current B: ebb current C: flood current D: slack current 748: You are steaming west in the South Atlantic in an extratropical cyclonic storm, and the wind is dead ahead. According to the law of Buys Ballot, the center of low pressure lies ____________. A: to the north of you B: to the south of you C: dead ahead of you D: dead astern of you

750: On a working copy of a weather map, a cold front is represented by what color line? A: Red B: Blue C: Alternating red and blue D: Purple 751: Under the IALA Buoyage Systems, a yellow buoy may mark ______________. A: fish net areas B: spoil areas C: military exercise zones D: All of the above 752: Which publication would NOT be used on a voyage from Houston to New York? A: Coast Pilot

B: Light List C: Radio Navigational Aids D: Sailing Directions (Enroute) 754: Deviation in a compass is caused by the _______________. A: vessel's geographic position B: vessel's heading C: earth's magnetic field D: influence of the magnetic materials of the vessel 755: The sidereal day begins when the _____________. A: Sun is over the lower branch of the reference meridian B: Sun is over the upper branch of the reference meridian C: first point of Aries is over the lower branch of the reference meridian D: first point of Aries is over the upper branch of the 756: What is a common unit of measure for atmospheric pressure? A: centimeters B: Inches C: Degrees D: Feet 757: The term "flood current" refers to that time when the water _________. A: is flowing towards the land B: is moving towards the ocean C: level is not changing D: level is rising because of heavy rains 758: A tropical cyclone has recurved and entered temperate latitudes. In the Northern Hemisphere when a large high pressure system lies north of the storm, what situation may occur?

A: The low may suddenly deepen, and the cyclone intensify and pick up speed. B: The left semicircle may become the dangerous semicircle. C: The low and the high may merge and cancel out the weather characteristics of each. D: The high may force the cyclone to reverse its track. 760: As a vessel changes course to starboard, the compass card in a magnetic compass ____________. A: first turns to starboard then counterclockwise to port B: also turns to starboard C: remains aligned with compass north D: turns counterclockwise to port 761: Under the IALA Buoyage Systems, a safe water mark may NOT ________. A: be spherical B: display a white light C: be lettered D: show a quick flashing light 762: Chart correction information is NOT disseminated through the _____. A: Summary of Corrections B: Local Notice to Mariners C: Daily Memorandum D: Chart Correction Card 764: Magnetic variation changes with a change in _____________. A: the vessel's heading B: sea conditions C: seasons D: the vessel's position

765: Diurnal aberration is due to ______________. A: motion of the Earth in its orbit B: rotation of the Earth on its axis C: the body's orbital motion during the time required for its light to reach the Earth D: a false horizon 766: Which position includes the effects of wind and current? A: Dead reckoning position B: Leeway position C: Set position D: Estimated position 767: What describes a flood current? A: Horizontal movement of the water toward the land after high tide B: Horizontal movement of the water toward the land after low tide C: Horizontal movement of the water away from the land following high tide D: Horizontal movement of the water away from the land 768: The wind velocity is higher in the dangerous semicircle of a tropical cyclone because of the _____________. A: wind circulation and forward motion of the storm B: extension of the low pressure ridge C: recurvature effect D: direction of circulation and pressure gradient 770: You are plotting a running fix in an area where there is a determinable current. How should this current be treated in determining the position? A: The course and speed made good should be determined and used to advance the LOP. B: The drift should be added to the ship's speed. C: The current should be ignored.

D: The set should be applied to the second bearing. 771: Under the IALA Buoyage Systems, a spherical buoy will mark the _________. A: safe water B: port side of the channel C: a hazard to navigation D: the position of an underwater cable 773: What is the basic principle of the magnetic compass? A: Magnetic materials of the same polarity repel each other and those of opposite polarity attract. B: The Earth's magnetic lines of force are parallel to the surface of the Earth. C: Magnetic meridians connect points of equal magnetic variation. D: The compass needle(s) will, when properly compensated, lie 774: Variation is not constant; it is different with every change in __________. A: speed B: vessel heading C: geographical location D: cargo 775: A sidereal day is shorter than a solar day. This difference is due to ________________. A: irregularities in the daily rotational rate of the Sun B: the space motion of the solar system C: the precession of the equinoxes D: the use of different reference points 776: You are navigating in pilotage waters using running fixes. The maximum time between fixes should be about ____________. A: 4 hours B: 1 hour

C: 30 minutes D: 5 minutes 777: With respect to a reversing current, slack water occurs when there is ______________. A: little or no horizontal motion of the water B: little or no vertical motion of the water C: a weak ebb or flood current D: when winds cause water to back up in a river mouth 778: The navigable semicircle of a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere is that area of the storm measured ___________. A: from true north clockwise to 180 T B: from true north counterclockwise to 180 T C: from the bow counterclockwise to 180 relative D: from the direction of the storm's movement counterclockwise 779: Which sextant shown has an index error of 0'20" on the arc? A: A B: B C: C D: D 780: Apparent wind speed blowing across your vessel while underway can be measured by a(n) __________. A: barometer B: wind vane C: anemometer D: thermometer 781: The IALA Buoyage Systems do NOT apply to _______________. A: the sides and centerlines of navigable channels

B: natural dangers and other obstructions, such as wrecks C: lighthouses and lightships D: areas in which navigation may be subject to regulation 782: Mariners are FIRST warned of serious defects or important changes to aids to navigation by means of _________________. A: marine broadcast Notice to Mariners B: Weekly Notices to Mariners C: corrected editions of charts D: Light Lists 783: Magnetism which is present only when the material is under the influence of an external field is called ____________. A: permanent magnetism B: induced magnetism C: residual magnetism D: terrestrial magnetism 784: Variation is the angular measurement between _____________. A: compass north and magnetic north B: compass north and true north C: magnetic meridian and the geographic meridian D: your vessel's heading and the magnetic meridian 785: An amplitude of the Sun in high latitudes _________________. A: is most accurate before sunrise B: is most accurate after sunset C: should only be observed when the Sun's lower limb is above the horizon D: is most accurate when the Sun's center is observed on the

786: The greater the pressure difference between a high and a low pressure center, the __________. A: dryer the air mass will be B: cooler the temperature will be C: greater the force of the wind will be D: warmer the temperature will be

789: The dangerous semicircle of a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere is that area of the storm __________. A: to the right of the storm's track B: measured from true north clockwise to 180 T C: measured from true north counterclockwise to 180 T D: between the ship's heading and the bearing to the eye 791: Under the IALA Buoyage Systems, the topmark of a red and white vertically-striped buoy shall be ______________. A: X-shaped B: two black spheres C: a single red sphere D: a single red cone 792: Information about temporary, short term changes affecting the safety of navigation in U.S. waters is distributed to navigational interests by the __________________. A: Daily Memorandum B: HYDROLANT or HYDROPAC broadcasts C: Local Notice to Mariners D: Summary of Corrections 793: The permanent magnetism of a vessel may change in strength due to _____________. A: a collision with another vessel

B: being moored on a constant heading for a long period of time C: being struck by lightning D: All of the above

795: The path of a celestial body during its daily apparent revolution around the Earth is called its ____________. A: ecliptic B: diurnal circle C: altitude circle D: circle of position 796: Cyclones tend to move ______________. A: perpendicular to the isobars in their warm sectors B: parallel to the isobars in their warm sectors C: parallel to the line of the cold front D: perpendicular to the line of the cold front 797: Which statement is TRUE concerning the current of the Gulf Stream? A: It reaches its daily maximum speed a few hours before the transit of the Moon. B: It is slower at the time of neap tides than at spring tides. C: When the Moon is at its maximum declination the stream is narrower than when the Moon is on the equator. D: Variations in the trade winds affect the current.

799: In Region A of the IALA Buoyage System, when entering from seaward, the starboard side of a channel would be marked by a _________________________. A: green can buoy B: red can buoy

C: green conical buoy D: red conical buoy 801: You are entering an African port and see ahead of you a red can-shaped buoy. What action should you take? A: Alter course to leave the buoy to port B: Alter course to leave the buoy to starboard C: Pass the buoy close aboard on either side D: Pass the buoy well clear on either side 802: Which is a weekly publication advising mariners of important matters affecting navigational safety? A: Light List B: Notice to Mariners C: Coast Pilot D: Sailing Directions 803: Which buoy will NOT display white retroreflective material? A: Safe water mark B: Isolated danger mark C: Preferred channel mark D: Daymark of no lateral significance 804: A relative bearing is always measured from ____________. A: true north B: magnetic north C: the vessel's beam D: the vessel's head

806: Temperature and moisture characteristics are modified in a warm or cold air mass due to ___________. A: pressure changes in the air mass B: movement of the air mass C: the heterogeneous nature of the air mass D: upper level atmospheric changes 808: On a working copy of a weather map, a stationary front is represented by which color line? A: Red B: Blue C: Alternating red and blue D: Purple 809: The compass rose on a nautical chart indicates both variation and _____________. A: deviation B: annual rate of variation change C: precession D: compass error

811: Under the IALA-A Buoyage System, a green spar buoy with a triangular topmark would indicate that the buoy _______________. A: should be left to port when heading out to sea B: may be left close aboard on either side C: is on the north side of a point of interest D: is marking the preferred channel 812: You are informed of defects or changes in aids to navigation by _____. A: Local Notice to Mariners B: Weekly Notice to Mariners

C: marine broadcasts D: All of the above 813: At the magnetic equator there is no induced magnetism in the vertical soft iron because _____________. A: the lines of force cross the equator on a 0-180 alignment B: the quadrantal error is 0 C: there is no vertical component of the Earth's magnetic field D: the intercardinal headings have less than 1 error 814: Frost smoke will occur when ___________________. A: extremely cold air from shore passes over warmer water B: warm dry air from shore passes over cooler water C: cold ocean water evaporates into warm air D: cool rain passes through a warm air mass 815: When entering from seaward, a buoy displaying a single-flashing red light indicates ____________. A: a junction with the preferred channel to the left B: a sharp turn in the channel to the right C: the starboard side of the channel D: a wreck to be left on the vessel's port side 816: Cyclones that have warm sectors usually move ____________. A: westerly B: parallel to the isobars in the warm sector C: toward the nearest high pressure area D: faster than the accompanying cold front 817: Which current would you encounter on a direct passage from London, England, to Capetown, South Africa?

A: Falkland Current B: Brazil Current C: Norway Current D: Benguela Current 818: Ocean swells originating from a typhoon can move ahead of it at speeds near _______________________. A: 10 knots B: 20 knots C: 30 knots D: 50 knots

820: A position obtained by crossing lines of position taken at different times and advanced to a common time is a(n) __________. A: dead-reckoning position B: running fix C: estimated position D: fix 822: Charts should be corrected by using information published in the _______________. A: Light List B: American Practical Navigator C: Notice to Mariners D: Coast Pilot 823: The greatest directive force is exerted on the magnetic compass when the _____________. A: needles are nearly in line with the meridian B: vessel is near the magnetic poles C: variation is near zero

D: vessel is near the magnetic equator 824: An "atoll cloud" forming over an island due to heating of the land during the daytime would be which type? A: Cirrus B: Cumulus C: Stratus D: Nimbus

826: In the U.S., in which direction do air masses usually move? A: Easterly B: Southerly C: Northerly D: Southwesterly 827: The Benguela Current flows in a ____________. A: SW'ly direction along the NW coast of Africa B: S'ly direction off the East Coast of Australia C: NW'ly direction along the SW coast of Africa D: SW'ly direction along the SE coast of Greenland 829: You are plotting a running fix in an area where there is a determinable current. How should this current be treated in determining the position? A: The drift should be added to the ship's speed. B: The set should be applied to the second bearing. C: The current should be ignored. D: The course and speed made good should be determined and used 830: The highest frequency of tropical cyclones in the North Atlantic Ocean occurs during ____________________.

A: January, February and March B: April, May and June C: August, September and October D: July, November and December 831: Under the IALA-A Buoyage system, a buoy marking the starboard side of the channel when approaching from seaward may have a _________. A: triangular topmark B: red light C: can shape D: isophase light 832: What is the most important source of information to be used in correcting charts and keeping them up to date? A: Fleet Guides B: Notice to Mariners C: Sailing Directions D: Pilot Charts 833: The magnetic compass magnets are acted on by the horizontal component of the Earth's total magnetic force. This magnetic force is GREATEST at the _____________. A: north magnetic pole B: south magnetic pole C: magnetic prime vertical meridian D: magnetic equator 834: In many areas "atoll" clouds (clouds of vertical development) are produced over small islands. These are the result of ______________. A: rising air currents produced by the warm islands B: warm air from the sea rising over higher land areas C: cool land air mixing with warm sea air

D: descending air over the islands 835: When taking stars, those bodies to the east and west will ________. A: change altitude rapidly B: change altitude slowly C: remain in an almost fixed position D: appear to be moving in the plane of the horizon 836: In North America the majority of the weather systems move from ___________. A: north to south B: south to north C: east to west D: west to east 837: The Brazil Current flows in which general direction? A: Northwesterly B: Southwesterly C: Southerly D: Northerly 838: A navigator fixing a vessel's position by radar ___________. A: must use information from targets forward of the beam B: should never use radar bearings C: should only use radar bearings when the range exceeds the distance to the horizon D: can use radar information from one object to fix the 839: When using a radar in an unstabilized mode, fixes are determined most easily from ________________. A: ranges B: center bearings

C: tangent bearings D: objects that are close aboard 840: Which position includes the effects of wind and current? A: Estimated position B: Set position C: Leeway position D: Dead reckoning position 841: Under the IALA-A Buoyage system, a buoy marking the port hand of the channel when approaching from seaward may NOT have a ____________. A: red light B: conical shape C: group-flashing light D: square topmark 842: Coast Pilots and navigational charts are kept corrected and up-to-date by using the ____________. A: pilot charts B: Notices to Mariners C: Tide Tables D: Current Tables 843: The line which connects the points of zero magnetic dip is _________. A: an agonic line B: the magnetic equator C: a magnetic meridian D: All of the above 844: A cloud of marked vertical development (often anvil-shaped) would be classified as ______________.

A: cirrus B: cirrocumulus C: altocumulus D: cumulonimbus 845: During one synodic rotation, a body makes one complete turn relative to the _______________. A: Earth B: Sun C: stars D: vernal equinox 846: Weather systems in the middle latitudes generally travel from _______. A: east to west B: north to south C: west to east D: None of the above 847: On a voyage from Halifax, N.S., to Dakar, West Africa, the Canary Current will _____________. A: set the vessel to the left B: set the vessel to the right C: offer resistance in the form of a head current D: furnish additional thrust in the form of a fair or following 850: When is the peak of the hurricane season in the western North Pacific? A: January through March B: April through June C: July through October D: November through December

851: You would expect to find channels marked with the IALA-A Buoyage System in ______________________. A: the Philippines B: Australia C: Republic of Korea D: Chile 852: What is published by the U.S. Coast Guard? A: Light List B: Nautical Charts C: Tide Tables D: U.S. Coast Pilot 853: The standard magnetic compass heading differs from the true heading by ________________. A: compass error B: latitude C: variation D: deviation 854: The appearance of nimbostratus clouds in the immediate vicinity of a ship at sea would be accompanied by which of the following conditions? A: Rain and poor visibility B: Dropping barometric pressure and backing wind in the Northern Hemisphere C: High winds and rising sea D: Severe thunderstorms 855: Which condition exists at the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere? A: The north polar regions are in continual darkness. B: The Northern Hemisphere is having short days and long nights.

C: The Southern Hemisphere is having winter. D: The Sun shines equally on both hemispheres. 856: The flow of air around an anticyclone in the Southern Hemisphere is _____. A: clockwise and outward B: counterclockwise and outward C: clockwise and inward D: counterclockwise and inward 857: The current that, in many respects, is similar to the Gulf Stream is the _____________. A: Kuroshio B: California Current C: Oyashio D: Benguela Current

861: You would expect to find channels marked with the IALA-A Buoyage System in __________________. A: Argentina B: Japan C: India D: Canada 862: The U.S. Coast Guard publishes ______. A: Light Lists B: U.S. Coast Pilots C: Radio Navigational Aids D: All of the above 863: The compass heading of a vessel differs from the true heading by _______________.

A: compass error B: variation C: magnetic dip D: deviation 864: Uniform, grayish-white cloud sheets that cover large portions of the sky, and are responsible for a large percentage of the precipitation in the temperate latitudes, are called ______________. A: altostratus B: altocumulus C: cirrostratus D: cirrocumulus 865: The radius of a circle of equal altitude of a body is equal to the _______________. A: coaltitude of the body B: altitude of the body C: codeclination of the body D: polar distance 866: Anticyclones are usually characterized by _____. A: dry, fair weather B: high winds and cloudiness C: gustiness and continuous precipitation D: overcast skies 867: Which ocean current is "warm" based on the latitude in which it originates and on the effect it has on climate? A: Kuroshio Current B: Benguela Current C: Peru Current

D: California Current 869: Tropical storms and hurricanes are most likely to form in the Southern hemisphere during ______________________. A: January through March B: April through May C: June through August D: September through November 871: Under the IALA-A Buoyage System, a buoy marking the starboard side of the channel when approaching from seaward must have a(n) _____________. A: pillar shape B: green color C: square topmark D: even number 873: Compass error is equal to the _______________. A: deviation minus variation B: variation plus compass course C: combined variation and deviation D: difference between true and magnetic heading 874: Altocumulus clouds are defined as ______________. A: high clouds B: middle clouds C: low clouds D: vertical development clouds 875: Sidereal hour angle is always _______________. A: measured westward from the hour circle containing the first point of Aries B: measured from the point on the celestial sphere occupied by the Sun at the vernal equinox

C: subtracted from the LHA of the star to obtain the LHA of Aries D: All of the above 876: A generally circular low pressure area is called a(n) _____. A: cyclone B: anticyclone C: cold front D: occluded front 877: Cold water flowing southward through the western part of the Bering Strait between Alaska and Siberia is joined by water circulating counterclockwise in the Bering Sea to form the _____________. A: Alaska Current B: Subarctic Current C: Kuroshio Current D: Oyashio Current 881: Under the IALA-A Buoyage System, when entering from seaward, a bouy indicating the preferred channel is to starboard may have a ______________. A: green light B: long-flashing light characteristic C: square topmark D: conical shape 882: Some lights used as aids to marine navigation have a red sector to indicate a danger area. The limits of a colored sector of a light are listed in the Light List in which of the following manners? A: Geographical positions outlining the area of the sector B: True bearings as observed from the ship toward the light C: An outline of the area of the sector D: True bearings as observed from the light toward the ship

883: When changing from a compass course to a true course you should apply ____________. A: variation B: deviation C: variation and deviation D: a correction for the direction of current set 884: Which cloud type is normally associated with thunderstorms? A: Cirrus B: Stratus C: Cumulus D: Cumulonimbus 885: The daily path of a celestial body that is parallel to the celestial equator is the ______________. A: altitude circle B: vertical circle C: diurnal circle D: hour circle 886: The circulation around a low pressure center in the Northern Hemisphere is _____. A: counterclockwise B: variable C: clockwise D: anticyclonic 887: Which current would you encounter on a direct passage from southern Africa to Argentina, South America? A: South Atlantic B: South Equatorial C: Agulhas

D: Guinea 888: Recurvature of a hurricane's track usually results in the forward speed ______________________. A: increasing B: decreasing C: remaining the same D: varying during the day 890: If several fixed navigational lights are visible at the same time, each one may be positively identified by checking all of the following EXCEPT what against the Light List? A: Rhythm B: Period C: Intensity D: Color 891: Under the IALA-A Buoyage System, a buoy indicating the preferred channel is to port would have __________________. A: an even number B: an odd number C: a pillar shape D: horizontal bands 892: When a buoy is in position only during a certain period of the year, where may the dates when the buoy is in position be found? A: Light List B: Notice to Mariners C: On the chart D: Coast Pilot 893: One point of a compass is equal to how many degrees? A: 7.5

B: 11.25 C: 17.5 D: 22.5 894: On a clear, warm day, you notice the approach of a tall cumulus cloud. The cloud top has hard well defined edges and rain is falling from the dark lower edge. Should this cloud pass directly overhead __________. A: it will be preceded by a sudden increase in wind speed B: it will be preceded by a sudden decrease in wind speed C: the wind speed will not change as it passes D: the wind will back rapidly to left in a counterclockwise 895: The ecliptic is ______________. A: the path the Sun appears to take among the stars B: the path the Earth appears to take among the stars C: a diagram of the zodiac D: a great circle on a gnomonic chart 896: The wind direction around a low pressure area in the Northern Hemisphere is _____. A: clockwise and inward B: clockwise and outward C: counterclockwise and inward D: counterclockwise and outward 897: What current flows southward along the west coast of the United States and causes extensive fog in that area? A: Davidson Current B: North Pacific Current C: Alaska Current D: California Current

899: A latitude line will be obtained by observing a body __________. A: on the prime vertical B: on the celestial horizon C: at lower transit D: on the Greenwich meridian 900: An orange and white buoy with a rectangle on it is a(n) ___. A: informational buoy B: junction buoy C: safe water buoy D: All of the above 901: Under the IALA-A Buoyage System, a buoy indicating that the preferred channel is to port when entering from seaward, can have a ___________________. A: can shape B: group-flashing (2) light C: red-and-green vertical stripes D: green light 902: All of the following information concerning lighted aids to navigation may be read directly from the Light List EXCEPT the _________________. A: location B: height of light above water C: luminous range D: light characteristics 904: All of the following are associated with cumulonimbus clouds EXCEPT ______________. A: steady rainfall B: hail storms C: thunderstorms

D: tornadoes or waterspouts 905: The Sun's center is coincident with the principal vertical circle when _____. A: in lower transit B: the hour circle and prime vertical are coincident C: the declination is zero degrees and the azimuth is exactly N 135 E D: the declination is zero degrees and the azimuth is exactly N 906: In the Northern Hemisphere, an area of counterclockwise wind circulation surrounded by higher pressure is a _____. A: low B: high C: warm front D: cold front 907: In which month will the equatorial counter current be strongest? A: January B: April C: August D: October

909: What is the average speed of movement of a hurricane prior to recurvature? A: 4 to 6 knots B: 6 to 8 knots C: 10 to 12 knots D: 15 to 20 knots

911: Under the IALA-B Buoyage System, a buoy displaying a red light will ______________.

A: be left to starboard when entering from seaward B: show a light characteristic of Morse Code "A" C: be lettered D: have a radar reflector 912: The Light List Does NOT contain information on __________. A: Loran-C station systems B: aeronautical lights useful for marine navigation C: radiobeacon systems D: radio direction finder calibration stations 913: How many points are there in a compass card? A: 4 B: 8 C: 24 D: 32 914: If the sky was clear, with the exception of a few cumulus clouds, it would indicate _____________________. A: rain B: hurricane weather C: fair weather D: fog setting in 915: The Sun's center may be coincident with both the celestial equator and the observer's prime vertical circle when _____. A: it crosses the December solstitial point B: it crosses the June solstitial point C: it is in upper transit D: its declination is zero

916: Stormy weather is usually associated with regions of _____. A: low barometric pressure B: high barometric pressure C: steady barometric pressure D: changing barometric pressure 917: As the South Equatorial Current approaches the east coast of Africa, it divides with the main part flowing south to form the warm ________. A: Agulhas Current B: Canary Current C: Benguela Current D: Madagascar Current 919: You are plotting a running fix in an area where there is a determinable current. How should this current be treated in determining the position? A: The drift should be added to the ship's speed. B: The course and speed made good should be determined and used to advance the LOP. C: The current should be ignored. D: The set should be applied to the second bearing.

921: Under the IALA-B Buoyage System, a conical buoy will be ______________. A: red in color B: numbered with an odd number C: left to port when entering from seaward D: All of the above 922: How is the intensity of a light expressed in the Light Lists? A: Luminous range B: Geographic range

C: Nominal range D: Meteorological range

924: The form of cloud often known as "mackerel sky" which is generally associated with fair weather is ______________. A: nimbostratus B: stratus C: cirrocumulus D: cumulonimbus 926: When a low pressure area is approaching, the weather generally _____. A: improves B: worsens C: remains the same D: is unpredictable 927: The set of the equatorial countercurrent is generally to the _____________. A: north B: east C: southwest D: northwest 928: The position labeled "D" was plotted because ____________. A: a dead reckoning position is plotted for each course change B: a dead reckoning position is plotted withen 30 minutes of a running fix C: the vessel's speed changed at 1125 D: All of the above 929: Which error is NOT included in the term "current" when used in relation to a fix?

A: Poor steering B: Leeway C: Known compass error D: Ocean currents 930: Which statement about radio navigational warnings is TRUE? A: The topics for warnings included in HYDROLANTS, HYDROPACS, and NAVAREA warnings are the same. B: NAVAREA warnings concern only coastal navigation and inland navigation in large bays or sounds such as Puget Sound. C: The United States is responsible for NAVAREA warnings in the North Atlantic north of 7 N, and west of 15 W. D: Long range radio navigational warnings are usually 931: Under the IALA-B Buoyage System, when entering from seaward, a buoy that should be left to port will be ______________. A: black B: red C: green D: yellow 932: To find the specific phase characteristic of a lighthouse on a sound of the United States you would use the ___________. A: American Practical Navigator B: Light List C: Nautical Chart Catalog D: U.S. Coast Pilot 933: How many degrees are there on a compass card? A: 360 B: 380

C: 390 D: 420 934: Clouds that form as small white flakes or scaly globular masses covering either small or large portions of the sky are ______________. A: cirrus B: cirrostratus C: altostratus D: cirrocumulus

936: A cyclone in its final stage of development is called a(n) __________. A: tornado B: anticyclone C: occluded cyclone or occluded front D: polar cyclone 937: The north equatorial current flows to the _____________. A: east B: northeast C: southwest D: west 939: That half of the hurricane to the right hand side of its track (as you face the same direction that the storm is moving) in the Northern Hemisphere is called the ______________________. A: windward side B: leeward side C: safe semicircle D: dangerous semicircle 940: What is the length of a nautical mile?

A: 6,076 feet B: 5,280 feet C: 2,000 yards D: 1,850 meters 941: While preparing to enter a Brazilian port, you see ahead a red and green horizontallystriped buoy. The upper band is red. What action should you take? A: Alter course to leave the buoy to port. B: Alter course to leave the buoy to starboard. C: Pass the buoy close aboard on either side. D: Pass the buoy well clear on either side. 942: Light Lists for coastal waters are _____________. A: published every year and require no corrections B: published every second year and must be corrected C: published every five years and require no correction D: accurate thru NM number on title page and must be corrected 943: You should plot your dead reckoning position _____. A: when you obtain an estimated position B: ONLY in piloting waters C: at every speed change D: All of the above are correct. 944: High clouds, composed of small white flakes or scaly globular masses, and often banded together to form a "mackerel sky", would be classified as ________________. A: cirrus B: cirrocumulus C: altostratus D: cumulonimbus

945: What is NOT a side of the navigational triangle used in sight reduction? A: Altitude B: Zenith distance C: Colatitude D: Polar distance 946: The wind circulation around a high pressure center in the Northern Hemisphere is _____. A: counterclockwise and moving towards the high B: counterclockwise and moving outward from the high C: clockwise and moving towards the high D: clockwise and moving outward from the high 947: The cold ocean current which meets the warm Gulf Stream between latitudes 40 and 43 N to form the "cold wall" is called the _____________. A: North Cape Current B: Labrador Current C: Greenland Current D: North Atlantic Current 949: In Region A of the IALA Buoyage System, when entering from seaward, the port side of a channel would be marked by a _______________________. A: black can buoy B: red can buoy C: black conical buoy D: red conical buoy 950: Where is the dangerous semicircle located on a hurricane in the Southern Hemisphere? A: To the left of the storm's track B: To the right of the storm's track C: In the high pressure area

D: On the south side 951: In which country would you expect the channels to be marked with the IALA-B Buoyage System? A: Poland B: Morocco C: Peru D: Saudi Arabia 952: What is TRUE concerning new editions of Light Lists? A: Supplements to new editions are issued monthly by the U.S. Coast Guard. B: New editions are published by the National Ocean Survey. C: New editions are corrected through the date shown on the title page. D: None of the above 953: The magnetic compass operates on the principle that ______. A: like magnetic poles attract B: unlike magnetic poles repel C: unlike poles attract D: the poles of the compass line up with the geographic poles 954: A thin, whitish, high cloud popularly known as "mares tails" is _________. A: altostratus B: stratus C: cumulus D: cirrus 955: The line of position determined from a sight with an observed altitude (Ho) of 8845.0' should be ____________. A: reduced to the meridian and plotted as a latitude line B: calculated as a longitude line

C: plotted by using an intercept from an assumed position D: plotted as an arc around the GP of the body 956: Good weather is usually associated with a region of _______. A: low barometric pressure B: high barometric pressure C: falling barometric pressure D: pumping barometric pressure 957: The Humboldt Current flows in which direction? A: North B: South C: East

961: In which country would you expect the channels to be marked with the IALA-B Buoyage System? A: Brazil B: Tanzania C: New Zealand D: Norway 962: Chart legends which indicate a conspicuous landmark are printed in _____. A: underlined letters B: boldfaced print C: italics D: capital letters 963: To center a compass bowl in its binnacle, you should have the ship on an even keel, heading north or south, and adjust the screws until _____________. A: the compass heading is in line with the lubber's line

B: there is no lost motion in the gimbal rings C: no change of heading by compass is observed if you raise and lower the heeling magnet D: the gimbal rings do not strike the compass frame when they 964: The thin, whitish, high clouds composed of ice crystals, popularly known as "mare's tails" are ______________. A: cirrus B: cirrocumulus C: altostratus D: nimbostratus 965: In order for a star to be used for a sight at lower transit, the star must _________. A: be circumpolar B: have a declination equal to or greater than your latitude C: have a GHA of 180 D: have the SHA equal to or less than the LHA 966: Most high pressure areas in the United States are accompanied by __________________. A: precipitation B: clear, cool weather C: humid, sticky weather D: cool fogs 967: On a voyage from New York to Durban, South Africa, you should expect the Agulhas Current to present a strong _____________. A: offshore set B: onshore set C: head current D: fair or following current

968: The world is divided into NAVAREAS by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency for the dissemination of important marine information. Which NAVAREAS include the U.S. coasts? A: I and II B: IV and XII C: V and X D: VI and VII

971: You are in British waters on course 090 T when you sight a flashing white light with a characteristic of VQ(9)10s. You immediately change course to 030 T. After one hour, you sight another flashing white light with the characteristic of VQ. You must pass well _______. A: south of this buoy B: west of this buoy C: north of this buoy D: east of this buoy 972: In which source could you find the number of a chart for a certain geographic area? A: Chart No. 1 B: Catalog of Charts C: American Practical Navigator D: U.S. Coast Guard Light List 973: The heading of a vessel is indicated by what part of the compass? A: Card B: Needle C: Lubber's line D: Gimbals 974: Which cloud commonly produces a halo about the Sun or Moon? A: Cirrostratus

B: Cirrocumulus C: Altostratus D: Altocumulus 975: The change in the length of the day becomes greater as latitude increases because of the ___________________. A: path of the ecliptic relative to the equator B: decreasing distance between meridians C: changing distance between the Earth and the Sun D: increased obliquity of the Sun's diurnal circle 976: The atmosphere in the vicinity of a high pressure area is called a(n) ______________. A: anticyclone B: cold front C: occluded front D: cyclone 977: In the Sargasso Sea there are large quantities of seaweed and no well defined currents. This area is located in the _____________. A: Central North Atlantic Ocean B: Caribbean Sea C: Western North Pacific Ocean D: area off the west coast of South America 978: The wind velocity is higher in the dangerous semicircle of a tropical cyclone because of the _____________. A: recurvature effect B: extension of the low pressure ridge C: wind circulation and forward motion of the storm D: direction of circulation and pressure gradient

979: Which kind of conditions would you observe as the eye of a storm passes over your vessel's position? A: Huge waves approaching from all directions, clearing skies, light winds, and an extremely low barometer B: Flat calm seas, heavy rain, light winds, and an extremely low barometer C: Flat calm seas, heavy rain, light winds, and high pressure D: Huge waves approaching from all directions, clearing skies, 980: When the declination of the Moon is 012.5' S, you can expect some tidal currents in Gulf Coast ports to ________. A: have either a double ebb or a double flood B: become weak and variable C: become reversing currents D: exceed the predicted velocities 981: The characteristic of a lighted cardinal mark may be ______________. A: very quick flashing B: flashing C: fixed D: occulting 982: The National Imagery and Mapping Agency's List of Lights for coasts other than the United States and its possessions does NOT provide information on _________. A: lighted buoys in harbors B: storm signal stations C: radio direction finder stations at or near lights D: radio beacons located at or near lights 983: Error may be introduced into a magnetic compass by ________. A: making a structural change to the vessel B: a short circuit near the compass

C: belt buckles D: All of the above

985: A time diagram is a diagram on the plane of the _________. A: celestial meridian B: celestial equator C: celestial horizon D: principal vertical circle 986: A warm air mass is characterized by ______________. A: stability B: instability C: gusty winds D: good visibility 987: Which current is responsible for the movement of icebergs into the North Atlantic shipping lanes? A: Iceland Current B: Baltic Current C: Labrador Current D: Baffin Current

990: You plot a fix using three lines of position and find they intersect in a triangle. You should plot the position of the vessel ___________________. A: outside of the triangle B: anywhere in the triangle C: on the line of position from the nearest object, between the other two lines of position D: in the geometric center of the triangle

991: You are underway in the North Sea on course 328 T when you sight a buoy broad on your port bow. You are in the best navigable water if the buoy ____________. A: has a topmark of two cones with points down B: is a western quadrant buoy C: is painted yellow on the top half and black on the bottom D: exhibits a light with the characteristic of VQ(3)5s 992: What publication contains information on Loran, Decca, and Consol systems? A: Pub. 117, Radio Navigational Aids B: Appropriate volume of the Sailing Directions C: Pub. 102, International Code of Signals D: Light List 993: When crossing the magnetic equator the _____________. A: Flinders bar should be inverted B: heeling magnet should be inverted C: the quadrantal spheres should be rotated 180 D: Flinders bar should be moved to the opposite side of the 994: Which list of clouds is in sequence, from highest to lowest in the sky? A: Altostratus, cirrostratus, stratus B: Cirrostratus, altostratus, stratus C: Stratus, cirrostratus, altostratus D: Altostratus, stratus, cirrostratus

996: Warm air masses will generally have ___________. A: turbulence within the mass B: stratiform clouds

C: heavy precipitation D: good visibility 997: A coastal current _________. A: is generated by waves striking the beach B: flows outside the surf zone C: flows in a circular pattern D: is also known as a longshore current 998: The navigable semicircle of a tropical storm in the South Indian Ocean is located on which side of the storm's track? A: Rear B: Front C: Left D: Right 1000: You are inbound in a channel marked by a range. The range line is 309 T. You are steering 306 T. The range appears as shown and is closing. Which action should you take? A: Continue on course until the range is closed, then alter course to the right. B: Continue on the present heading until the range is in line, then alter course to the left. C: Immediately alter course to the right to bring the range in line. D: Immediately alter course to 309 T to bring the range 1001: While steaming in English waters on course 280 T, you sight a buoy showing a very quick-flashing (VQ) white light well to port. Maintaining course, you sight another buoy showing a quick-flashing (Q) white light. You should pass ________. A: north of the buoy B: west of the buoy C: east of the buoy D: south of the buoy 1002: What publication contains information about the port facilities in Cadiz, Spain?

A: World Port Index B: United States Coast Pilot C: Nautical Index D: Sailing Directions 1003: The quadrantal spheres are used to ___________. A: remove deviation on the intercardinal headings B: remove deviation on the cardinal compass headings C: remove heeling error D: compensate for induced magnetism in vertical soft iron 1004: A low, uniform layer of cloud resembling fog, but not resting on the ground, is called _______________. A: cumulus B: nimbus C: stratus D: cirrus

1006: An air mass is termed "warm" if ______________. A: it is above 70 F B: the ground over which it moves is cooler than the air C: it originated in a high pressure area D: it originated in a low pressure area 1007: When a current flows in the opposite direction to the waves, the wave _____________. A: length is increased B: height is increased C: velocity increases

D: length is unchanged 1010: What is a characteristic of a rhumb line? A: It is the shortest distance between two points on the Earth. B: It plots as a straight line on a Lambert conformal chart. C: It cuts each meridian at the same angle. D: The course angle constantly changes to form the loxodromic

1012: General information about the location, characteristics, facilities, and services for U.S. and foreign ports may be obtained from which publication? A: World Port Index B: Sailing Directions C: Distances Between Ports D: Coast Pilot 1013: The purpose of the soft iron spheres mounted on arms on the binnacle is to compensate for ___________. A: the vertical component of the permanent magnetism of the vessel B: the residual deviation C: magnetic fields caused by electrical currents in the vicinity D: induced magnetism in the horizontal soft iron 1014: Relative humidity is the percentage of water vapor that is in the air as compared to the maximum amount it can hold at ______________. A: a specific barometric pressure B: a specific temperature C: a specific wind speed D: any time 1016: A source of an air mass labeled mTw is ______________.

A: the equator B: the Gulf of Mexico C: Alaska D: Canada 1017: Which statement(s) concerning the effect of Coriolis force on ocean currents is(are) correct? A: The deflection of the current is to the left in the Northern Hemisphere. B: The Coriolis force is greater in the lower latitudes. C: The Coriolis force is more effective in deep water. D: All of the above 1018: An aneroid barometer reading should be corrected for differences in _____________________ . A: elevation B: temperature C: wind speed D: latitude 1021: You are underway in the North Sea on course 142 T when you sight a buoy bearing 105 T. The buoy's white light has a characteristic of continuous very-quick flashing. To ensure that your vessel remains in the best navigable water you would ______________. A: continue on course and ensure that the bearings change to the left B: pass between the buoy and another buoy showing a fixed white light C: alter course to port and pass the buoy close aboard to either side D: alter course to port and pass north of the buoy

1023: Which compensates for induced magnetism in the horizontal soft iron of a vessel? A: Iron spheres mounted on the binnacle B: A single vertical magnet under the compass

C: The Flinders bar D: Magnets in trays inside the binnacle 1024: The dew point is reached when the _______________. A: temperature of the air equals the temperature of the seawater B: atmospheric pressure is 14.7 lbs. per square inch C: relative humidity reaches 50% D: air becomes saturated with water vapor 1025: A first magnitude star is ___________________. A: 2.5 times as bright as a second magnitude star B: 3 times as bright as a second magnitude star C: 5 times as bright as a second magnitude star D: 10 times as bright as a second magnitude star 1027: In the Northern Hemisphere the major ocean currents tend to flow _____________. A: clockwise around the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans B: clockwise or counterclockwise depending on whether it is warm or cold current C: counterclockwise except in the Gulf Stream D: counterclockwise around the North Atlantic and North Pacific 1029: Which would be the subject of a NAVAREA warning? A: A drifting buoy sighted in mid-ocean B: Extinguishment of Wolf Trap Light located inside Chesapeake Bay C: All military exercises on the high seas involving four or more vessels D: Off-air times of radio beacons when scheduled for routine 1031: While steaming north of the Irish coast, you sight a buoy which shows the light rhythm shown in illustration D028NG. How would you pass this buoy? A: North of the buoy

B: East of the buoy C: South of the buoy D: West of the buoy

1033: Deviation which is maximum on intercardinal compass headings may be removed by the _____________. A: Flinders bar B: transverse magnets C: fore-and-aft magnets D: soft iron spheres on the sides of the compass 1034: The expression "the air is saturated" means _______________. A: the relative humidity is 100% B: the vapor pressure is at its minimum for the prevailing temperature C: precipitation has commenced D: cloud cover is 100% 1035: The approximate positions of the stars are based on sidereal time, which is based upon rotation of the Earth relative to ______________. A: winter solstice B: autumnal equinox C: summer solstice D: vernal equinox 1036: A frontal thunderstorm is caused by ______________. A: pronounced local heating B: wind being pushed up a mountain C: a warm air mass rising over a cold air mass D: an increased lapse rate caused by advection of warm surface

1037: Generally speaking, a ship steaming across the North Pacific from Japan to Seattle is likely to experience _____________. A: adverse currents for practically the entire crossing B: favorable currents for practically the entire crossing C: favorable currents in the summer months and adverse currents in the winter months D: variable currents having no significant effect on the total

1039: While taking weather observations, you determine that the wind is coming from the west. In the weather log, you would record the wind direction as _______. A: 000 B: 090 C: 180 D: 270 1040: An occluded front is usually caused by a __________. A: cold front becoming stationary B: warm front becoming stationary C: cold front overtaking a warm front D: warm front dissipating 1041: You are steaming along the coast of Ireland in the Irish Sea. You sight a lighted buoy with a white flashing light showing a group of two flashes. The buoy indicates you _______________. A: must pass south of the buoy B: must pass north of the buoy C: should pass well clear on either side of the buoy D: must pass the buoy close to starboard 1043: You are about to go to sea and adjust the magnetic compass. To expedite the adjustment at sea, in what order should the following dockside adjustments be made?

A: Flinders bar first, then the heeling magnet and spheres B: Heeling magnet first, then the Flinders bar and spheres C: Flinders bar first, then the spheres and heeling magnet D: Spheres first, then the Flinders bar and heeling magnet 1046: The probability of a sudden wind may be foretold by __________. A: a partly cloudy sky B: an overcast sky C: a fast approaching line of dark clouds D: the formation of cumulus clouds in the sky 1047: Which is NOT a contributing cause of ocean currents? A: Surface winds B: Density differences in the water C: Underwater topography D: Gravitational effects of celestial bodies 1048: The velocity of the current in large coastal harbors is ________. A: unpredictable B: generally too weak to be of concern C: predicted in Tidal Current Tables D: generally constant 1050: The passing of a low pressure system can be determined by periodically checking the _______________________. A: thermometer B: hygrometer C: barometer D: anemometer

1051: Under the IALA Buoyage Systems, a cardinal mark may NOT be used to _______________. A: indicate that the deepest water in an area is on the named side of the mark B: indicate the safe side on which to pass a danger C: draw attention to a feature in the channel such as a bend, junction, bifurcation, or end of a shoal D: indicate the port and starboard sides of well-defined 1053: Before a magnetic compass is adjusted certain correctors must be checked to ensure that they are free of permanent magnetism. These correctors are the _____________. A: fore-and-aft and athwartships magnets B: dip needle and heeling magnet C: heeling magnet and Flinders bar D: Flinders bar and quadrantal spheres 1055: The radius of a circle of equal altitude for a body equals the body's ______________. A: declination B: polar distance C: altitude D: zenith distance 1056: The steepness of a cold front depends on ______________. A: the direction of wind around the front B: its velocity C: the temperature of the air behind the front D: the precipitation generated by the front 1057: One of the causes of ocean currents is density differences in the water. This is true because ______________. A: in an area of high density the water's surface is lower than in an area of low density B: surface water flows from an area of high density to one of low density

C: the lesser the density gradient the freer the water is to move D: it is the density differences that cause the currents to 1060: Isobars on a synoptic chart are useful in predicting _____. A: temperature B: dew point C: wind velocity D: relative humidity 1061: In waters where the cardinal system is used you would expect to find danger _______________. A: lying to the south of an eastern quadrant buoy B: lying to the south of a northern quadrant buoy C: lying to the east of an eastern quadrant buoy D: beneath or directly adjacent to the buoy

1063: When adjusting a magnetic compass using the fore-and-aft permanent magnets, you should _____________. A: use the magnets one at a time, putting one in one side and then one on the opposite side, one step higher. B: use the magnets in pairs, starting at the top, with trays at the highest point of travel C: use the magnets in pairs, from the bottom up, with the trays at the lowest point of travel D: fill all the trays with magnets, then remove them one-by-one 1064: The dew point temperature is _________________________. A: always higher than the air temperature B: always lower than the air temperature C: equal to the difference between the wet and dry bulb temperatures D: the temperature at which the air is saturated with water

1065: You are in the Northern Hemisphere and a tropical wave is located 200 miles due east of your position. Where will the wave be located 12 hours later? A: Farther away to the east B: In the same position C: Nearby to the east D: Farther away to the west 1066: The slope of a warm front is about ______________. A: 1 mile vertically to 10 miles horizontally B: 1 mile vertically to 50 miles horizontally C: 1 mile vertically to 150 miles horizontally D: 1 mile vertically to 500 miles horizontally 1067: The two most effective generating forces of surface ocean currents are _____________. A: temperature and salinity differences in the water B: wind and density differences in the water C: water depth and underwater topography D: rotation of the Earth and continental interference 1069: What do the numbers on isobars indicate? A: barometric pressure B: temperature C: rain in inches D: wind speed 1070: Chart legends which indicate a conspicuous landmark are printed in ______. A: underlined letters B: capital letters C: italics

D: boldface print 1071: A cardinal mark showing an uninterrupted quick-flashing white light indicates the deepest water in the area is on the _____________. A: north side of the mark B: west side of the mark C: east side of the mark D: south side of the mark 1073: Chart legends printed in capital letters show that the associated landmark is _____. A: inconspicuous B: a radio transmitter C: conspicuous D: a government facility or station 1074: As the temperature for a given mass of air increases, the __________. A: dew point increases B: dew point decreases C: relative humidity increases D: relative humidity decreases 1075: The expression "first magnitude" is usually used to refer only to bodies of magnitude _________________. A: 1.5 and greater B: 1.25 and greater C: 1.0 and greater D: 0.5 and greater 1076: Which is TRUE concerning the speed of fronts? A: Cold fronts move faster than warm fronts. B: Cold fronts move slower than warm fronts.

C: Cold fronts and warm fronts move with equal speed. D: Cold fronts move slower at the northern end and faster at 1077: A current will develop between areas of different density in ocean waters. If you face in the same direction the current is flowing, the water of _____________. A: high density will be on the left in the Northern Hemisphere B: high density will be on the right in the Southern Hemisphere C: low density will be on the left in the Northern Hemisphere D: low density will be on the left in the Southern Hemisphere 1078: The description "Racon" beside an illustration on a chart would mean a _____. A: radar conspicuous beacon B: radar transponder beacon C: radar calibration beacon D: circular radiobeacon 1081: On a voyage along the coast of France, you sight a buoy with the top marks as shown. You are required to steer ___. A: west of the buoy B: east of the buoy C: south of the buoy D: north of the buoy 1083: Magnets are placed in horizontal trays in the compass binnacle to compensate for the _____________. A: induced magnetism in the vessel's horizontal soft iron B: change in the magnetic field when the vessel inclines from vertical C: permanent magnetism of the vessel D: magnetic fields caused by electrical currents in the 1084: As the temperature of an air mass decreases, the ________.

A: absolute humidity decreases B: relative humidity increases C: specific humidity decreases D: dew point rises 1085: A chart position enclosed by a semi-circle is a(n) ______. A: fix B: estimated position C: dead reckoning position D: running fix 1086: When crossing a front isobars tend to __________. A: change from smooth curves within the air mass to sharp bends at the front B: change from sharp bends within the air mass to smooth curves at the front C: pass smoothly across the front with no change D: become closer together at the front and pass through in 1087: The velocity of a rotary tidal current will increase when the Moon is __________________. A: new B: full C: at perigee D: All of the above 1088: Which statement about an estimated position is TRUE? A: It is more reliable than a fix based on radar bearings. B: It may be based on a single LOP or questionable data. C: When a 3-LOP fix plots in a triangle, the center of the triangle is the estimated position. D: It is usually based on soundings.

1090: What weather conditions would you expect to find at position A? A: Winds NW-W at 15 knots, partly cloudy, and slight seas B: winds SW-S at 20 knots, heavy rain, and rough seas C: Winds calm, light rain, and calm seas D: Winds NE-E at 20 knots, heavy rain, and rough seas 1091: The cardinal mark topmark shown in illustration D024NG represents which quadrant? A: Northern B: Eastern C: Southern D: Western 1092: The wind velocity is higher in the dangerous semicircle of a tropical cyclone because of the _____________. A: extension of the low pressure ridge B: wind circulation and forward motion of the storm C: recurvature effect D: direction of circulation and pressure gradient 1093: The Flinders bar on a magnetic compass compensates for the ________. A: induced magnetism in vertical soft iron B: induced magnetism in horizontal soft iron C: permanent magnetism in ship's steel D: vessel's inclination from the vertical 1094: A light, feathery deposit of ice caused by the sublimation of water vapor directly into the crystalline form, on objects whose temperatures are below freezing, is called ______________. A: dew B: frost C: glaze

D: snow 1095: The celestial coordinate of a star that is relatively constant in value is the ______________. A: Greenwich hour angle B: local hour angle C: sidereal hour angle D: meridian angle 1096: With the passage of an occluded front the temperature _____. A: rises rapidly B: remains about the same C: drops rapidly D: depends on whether warm type or cold type occlusion 1097: The velocity of a rotary tidal current will be decreased when the Moon is __________________. A: at apogee B: new C: full D: All of the above 1098: A chart position enclosed by a square is a(n) _________. A: fix B: estimated position C: dead reckoning position D: running fix 1101: In the North Sea area, you sight a buoy showing an uninterrupted quick-flashing white light. Which of the four topmarks shown will this buoy be fitted with under the IALA Buoyage system? A: A

B: B C: C D: D

1103: The vertical component of the Earth's magnetic field causes induced magnetism in vertical soft iron. This changes with latitude. What corrects for this coefficient of the deviation? A: The Flinders bar B: The heeling magnet C: Quadrantal soft iron spheres D: Bar magnets in the binnacle 1104: Which condition(s) is(are) necessary for the formation of dew? A: Clear skies B: Calm air C: Earth's surface cooler than the dew point of the air D: All of the above 1106: The legend/symbol which designates an occluded front is represented by a __________________. A: red line B: purple line C: blue line D: dashed blue line 1107: A rotary current sets through all directions of the compass. The time it takes to complete one of these cycles is approximately _______. A: 2 1/2 hours B: 3 1/2 hours C: 6 1/2 hours

D: 12 1/2 hours 1108: Preferred channel buoys indicate the preferred channel to transit by ______________. A: odd or even numbers B: the color of their top band C: the location of the buoy in the channel junction D: the buoy's light rhythms

1110: To make sure of getting the full advantage of a favorable current, you should reach an entrance or strait at what time in relation to the predicted time of the favorable current? A: At the predicted time B: 30 minutes before the predicted time C: One hour after the predicted time D: 30 minutes before flood, one hour after an ebb 1111: Black double-cone topmarks are the most important feature, by day, of cardinal marks. Which of the four topmarks shown indicates the best navigable water lies to the west of the buoy? A: A B: B C: C D: D 1113: A single vertical magnet placed underneath the compass in the binnacle is used to compensate for __________. A: the horizontal component of the permanent magnetism B: deviation caused by the vessel's inclination from the vertical C: induced magnetism in the horizontal soft iron D: induced magnetism in the vertical soft iron 1114: Mechanical lifting of air by the upslope slant of the terrain is called _____________.

A: vertical lifting B: convective lifting C: advective lifting D: topographic lifting 1116: When a cold air mass and a warm air mass meet, and there is no horizontal motion of either air mass, it is called a(n) __________. A: cold front B: occluded front C: stationary front D: warm front 1117: A rotary current sets through all directions of the compass. The time it takes to complete one of these cycles is approximately ________. A: 3 hours B: 6 1/2 hours C: 12 1/2 hours D: 25 hours 1118: When entering from seaward, a buoy displaying a single-flashing red light indicates ____________. A: a junction with the preferred channel to the left B: the starboard side of the channel C: a sharp turn in the channel to the right D: a wreck to be left on the vessel's port side

1121: The articulated light is superior to other types of buoys because _____________. A: the radar reflectors reflect better signals B: fog horn signals travel farther to sea

C: it is equipped with strobe lights D: it has a reduced watch circle 1122: A barometer showing falling pressure indicates the approach of a _____. A: high pressure system B: low pressure system C: high dew point D: low dew point 1123: What are the only magnetic compass correctors that correct for both permanent and induced effects of magnetism? A: Quadrantal spheres B: Heeling magnets C: Athwartships magnets D: Fore-and-aft magnets 1124: The region containing 3/4 of the mass of the atmosphere and the region to which are confined such phenomena as clouds, storms, precipitation and changing weather conditions is called ______________. A: stratosphere B: troposphere C: stratopause D: tropopause 1126: When a warm air mass is adjacent to a cold air mass, the separation line between the two is called a(n) ___________. A: front B: isobar C: isotherm D: equipotential line

1127: In a river subject to tidal currents, the best time to dock a ship without the assistance of tugs is _____. A: at slack water B: at flood tide C: when there is a following current D: at high water 1128: In 1981, when would Jupiter and Saturn be visible in temperate latitudes for both evening and morning stars? A: 10 January B: 27 March C: 22 June D: 8 October 1130: During daylight savings time the meridian used for determining the time is located farther ___________. A: west in west longitude and east in east longitude B: east in west longitude and west in east longitude C: west D: east 1131: On navigational aids, what does the light characteristic "Fl(2+1)" mean? A: A flashing light combined with a fixed light of greater brightness B: Light flashes combined in groups, with a different number of flashes in each group C: A light showing groups of two or more flashes at regular intervals D: A fixed light varied at regular intervals by groups of two

1133: Which compensates for errors introduced when the vessel heels over? A: The soft iron spheres on the arms of the binnacle

B: Magnets placed in trays inside the binnacle C: A single vertical magnet beneath the compass D: The Flinders bar 1134: The Earth's irregular heating is caused by __________. A: the time of day B: the seasons C: geography D: All of the above 1136: When a warm air mass overtakes and replaces a cold air mass, the contact surface is called a(n) _______________. A: warm front B: cold front C: line squall D: occluded front 1138: On approaching the English Channel on course 080 T, you note the symbol YBY near a charted buoy. You must pass _________________. A: northward of the buoy B: southward of the buoy C: eastward of the buoy D: westward of the buoy 1139: A star is observed at lower transit. The line of position derived from this sight is _______________. A: on the prime vertical B: a latitude line C: a longitude line D: of no special significance

1140: What is the light characteristic of a lighted, preferred-channel buoy? A: Group flashing B: Composite group flashing C: Interrupted quick flashing D: Fixed and flashing 1141: What is characteristic of an isophase light? A: 4 sec. flash, 2 sec. eclipse, 3 sec. flash, 2 sec. eclipse B: 2 sec. flash, 5 sec. eclipse C: 1 sec. flash, 1 sec. eclipse D: 6 sec. flash, 3 sec. eclipse 1142: Which weather conditions would you expect to find at position B? A: Winds NW at 20.5 knots, steady warm temperatures, high seas B: Winds calm, falling temperatures, clear skies, high seas C: Winds S-SE at 25 knots, falling temperatures, squally, high seas D: None of the above 1143: What is used to correct for both induced and permanent magnetism, and consequently must be readjusted with radical changes in latitude? A: Flinders bar B: Soft iron spheres C: Fore-and-aft permanent magnets in their trays D: Heeling magnet

1145: The GHA of a star ______________. A: increases at a rate of approximately 15 per hour B: increases at a rate of approximately 4 per hour

C: decreases at a rate of approximately 15 per hour D: decreases at a rate of approximately 4 per hour 1146: What is true about a front? A: It is a boundary between two air masses. B: There are temperature differences on opposite sides of a front. C: There are abrupt pressure differences across a front. D: All of the above 1147: To make sure of getting the full advantage of a favorable current, you should reach an entrance or strait at which time in relation to the predicted time of the favorable current? A: One hour after B: At the predicted time C: 30 minutes before D: 30 minutes before flood, one hour after an ebb 1148: The numeral in the center of a wind rose circle on a pilot chart indicates the __________. A: total number of observations B: average wind force on the Beaufort scale C: average wind force in knots D: percentage of calms 1149: You are entering port and have been instructed to anchor, as your berth is not yet available. You are on a SW'ly heading, preparing to drop anchor, when you observe the range lights, as shown, on your starboard beam. You should ___________. A: ensure your ship will NOT block the channel or obstruct the range while at anchor B: drop the anchor immediately as the range lights mark an area free of obstructions C: drop the anchor immediately as a change in the position of the range lights will be an indication of dragging anchor D: NOT drop the anchor until the lights are in line

1151: Buoys are marked with reflective material to assist in their detection by searchlight. Which statement is TRUE? A: A safe-water buoy will display red and white vertical stripes of reflective material. B: All reflective material is white because it is the most visible at night. C: A special-purpose mark will display either red or green reflective material to agree with its shape. D: A preferred-channel buoy displays either red or green 1153: Heeling error is defined as the change of deviation for a heel of _____________. A: 2 while the vessel is on an intercardinal heading B: 1 while the vessel is on a compass heading of 000 C: 2 and is constant on all headings D: 1 while the vessel is on a compass heading of 180 1154: The speed at which an ocean wave system advances is called ________. A: wave length B: ripple length C: group velocity D: wave velocity 1155: Which aid is NOT marked on a chart with a magenta circle? A: Radar station B: Aero light C: Radiobeacon D: Radar transponder beacon 1156: When cold air displaces warm air you have a(n) _________. A: cold front B: occluded front C: stationary front

D: warm front 1157: How many slack tidal currents usually occur each day? A: One B: Two C: Three D: Four 1158: What type of cloud is indicated by the number 5 in illustration D039NG? A: Cirrostratus B: Cirrocumulus C: Altocumulus D: Nimbostratus 1159: Two navigational hazards are located near to each other, but each is marked by an individual cardinal buoyage system. The buoys of one cardinal system may be identified from the other system by __________. A: the differing light colors B: one system having odd numbers while the other system has even numbers C: one system using horizontal bands while the other system uses vertical stripes D: the difference in the periods of the light 1161: What is characteristic of an occulting light? A: 1 sec. flash, 2 sec. eclipse, 1 sec. flash, 5 sec. eclipse B: 5 sec. flash, 5 sec. eclipse C: 4 sec. flash, 2 sec. eclipse, 3 sec. flash, 2 sec. eclipse D: 6 sec. flash, 6 sec. eclipse 1162: A line connecting all possible positions of your vessel at any given time is a __________. A: longitude line B: latitude line

C: line of position D: fix 1163: The total magnetic effects which cause deviation of a vessel's compass can be broken down into a series of components which are referred to as _____________. A: divisional parts B: coefficients C: fractional parts D: equations 1164: The largest waves (heaviest chop) will usually develop where the wind blows _______________________. A: at right angles to the flow of the current B: against the flow of the current C: in the same direction as the flow of the current D: over slack water

1166: A series of brief showers accompanied by strong, shifting winds may occur along or some distance ahead of a(n) _________________. A: upper front aloft B: cyclone C: occluded front D: cold front 1167: The velocity of the current in large coastal harbors is ___. A: unpredictable B: predicted in Tidal Current Tables C: generally constant D: generally too weak to be of concern

1168: Which type of cloud is indicated by the number 4? A: Altocumulus B: Cirrostratus C: Cumulus D: Altostratus 1169: The symbols shown are used on radiofacsimile weather charts. The symbol indicated at letter "O" represents _____________. A: sandstorms B: thunderstorms C: snow D: rain showers 1170: Which statement concerning illustration D010NG is correct? (Soundings and heights are in meters) A: Maury Lightship swings about her anchor on a circle with a 21-meter diameter. B: The sunken wreck southwest of Beito Island shows the hull or superstructure above the sounding datum. C: There is a 12-meter deep hole inside the 5-meter curve just west of Beito Island. D: The position of the lightship is indicated by the center of 1171: A light that has a light period shorter than its dark period is described as _________________. A: flashing B: pulsating C: occulting D: alternating 1173: When adjusting a magnetic compass for error, a deviation table should be made ______________. A: before correcting for any deviation

B: after correcting for variation C: after adjusting the fore-and-aft and athwartships permanent magnets D: before the quadrantal correctors are placed on the compass 1174: Your vessel is enroute from Japan to Seattle and is located at position I on the weather map. You should experience which weather condition? A: Clear skies with warm temperatures B: Steady precipitation C: Overcast skies with rising temperature D: Thundershowers 1175: Solid green arrows on the main body of a pilot chart indicate _______. A: prevailing wind directions B: prevailing ocean current directions C: probable surface current flow D: shortest great circle routes 1176: After a cold front passes, the barometric pressure ________. A: drops, and the temperature drops B: drops, and the temperature rises C: rises, and the temperature drops D: rises, and the temperature rises 1178: The range of tide is the ___________. A: distance the tide moves out from the shore B: difference between the heights of high and low tide C: duration of time between the high and low tide D: maximum depth of the water at high tide 1179: Which type of cloud is indicated by the number 3?

A: Cirrocumulus B: Altocumulus C: Nimbostratus D: Cumulus 1181: An occulting light is one in which _______________. A: the period of darkness exceeds the period of light B: there is only a partial eclipse of the light C: the periods of light and darkness are equal D: the period of light exceeds the period of darkness

1183: The principal purpose of magnetic compass adjustment is to __________. A: reduce the variation as much as possible B: reduce the deviation as much as possible C: reduce the magnetic dip as much as possible D: allow the compass bowl to swing freely on its gimbals 1184: Your position X is at LAT 35 S. Which winds are you experiencing? A: Northeasterly B: Northwesterly C: Southeasterly D: Southwesterly 1185: An orange and white buoy with a rectangle on it displays _________. A: directions B: distances C: locations D: All of the above

1186: As a cold front passes an observer, pressure __________. A: drops and winds become variable B: rises and winds become gusty C: drops and winds become gusty D: rises and winds become variable 1190: Which type of cloud is indicated by the number 2? A: Cumulus B: Cirrostratus C: Stratocumulus D: Altostratus 1191: You plot a fix using three lines of position and find they intersect in a triangle. The actual position of the vessel ____________________. A: is outside of the triangle B: may be anywhere in the triangle C: may be inside or outside of the triangle D: is the geometric center of the triangle 1193: If a ship is proceeding towards the magnetic equator, the uncorrected deviation due to permanent magnetism _________. A: increases B: remains the same C: decreases D: is unimportant and may be neglected 1194: In the Northern Hemisphere, an observer at point II in the weather system in illustration D014NG should experience a wind shift from the _______________. A: southwest, clockwise to northwest B: northeast, clockwise to west-southwest

C: northeast, counterclockwise to northwest D: east, counterclockwise to south-southwest 1195: A position that is obtained by applying estimated current and wind to your vessel's course and speed is a(n) ________. A: dead reckoning position B: fix C: estimated position D: None of the above 1196: In the Northern Hemisphere, gusty winds shifting clockwise, a rapid drop in temperature, thunderstorms or rain squalls in summer (frequent rain/snow squalls in winter) then a rise in pressure followed by clearing skies, indicate the passage of a(n) _______. A: warm front B: tropical cyclone C: anticyclone D: cold front

1199: The Sailing Directions (Enroute) contain information on ___________. A: well-charted inner dangers B: port facilities C: coastal anchorages D: offshore traffic separation schemes

1201: What is NOT true concerning color sectors of lights? A: Color sectors are expressed in degrees from the light toward the vessel. B: Color sectors may indicate dangerous waters. C: Color sectors may indicate the best water across a shoal.

D: Color sectors may indicate a turning point in a channel.

1203: If the compass heading and the magnetic heading are the same then _________________. A: the deviation has been offset by the variation B: there is something wrong with the compass C: the compass is being influenced by nearby metals D: there is no deviation on that heading

1205: How is the annual rate of change for magnetic variation shown on a pilot chart? A: Gray lines on the uppermost inset chart B: Red lines on the main body of the chart C: In parenthesis on the lines of equal magnetic variation D: Annual rate of change is not shown. 1206: Brief, violent showers frequently accompanied by thunder and lightning are usually associated with ___________________. A: passage of a warm front B: passage of a cold front C: winds shifting counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere D: stationary high pressure systems

1208: Which type of cloud is indicated by the number 1? A: Cirrus B: Altostratus C: Altocumulus D: Nimbostratus

1211: Red sectors of navigation lights warn mariners of _________. A: floating debris B: heavily trafficked areas C: recently sunken vessels D: shoals or nearby land 1213: If the magnetic heading is greater than the compass heading, the deviation is ___________. A: east B: west C: north D: south 1215: Daylight savings time is a form of zone time that adopts the time __________. A: two zones to the east B: two zones to the west C: one zone to the east D: one zone to the west 1216: In the Northern Hemisphere, winds veering sharply to the west or northwest with increasing speed are indications that a ___________. A: cold front has passed B: low pressure center is approaching C: stationary front exists D: high pressure center has passed

1220: Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System, a lighted buoy with a spherical topmark marks ___________.

A: the position of underwater cables B: a hazard to navigation C: the port side of the channel D: safe water 1221: On a chart, the characteristic of the light on a lighthouse is shown as flashing white with a red sector. The red sector ___________________. A: indicates the limits of the navigable channel B: indicates a danger area C: is used to identify the characteristics of the light D: serves no significant purpose 1222: On entering from seaward, a starboard side daymark will __________. A: show a fixed red light if lighted B: show a Morse (A) white light C: be square in shape D: have an even number if numbered 1223: The difference between magnetic heading and compass heading is called _________________. A: variation B: deviation C: compass error D: drift

1226: Cumulonimbus clouds are most likely to accompany a(n) ______________. A: high pressure system B: cold front C: warm front

D: occluded front

1231: Some lights used as aids to marine navigation have a red sector to indicate a danger area. How are the limits of a colored sector of light listed in the Light List? A: Geographical positions outlining the area of the sector B: True bearings as observed from the light toward a vessel C: True bearings as observed from a vessel toward the light D: Bearings given in the Light List are always magnetic 1232: Entering from seaward, triangular-shaped daymarks are used to mark ___________________. A: the starboard side of the channel B: the centerline of the channel C: an obstruction where the preferred channel is to starboard D: special purpose areas 1233: Deviation is the angle between the __________. A: true meridian and the axis of the compass card B: true meridian and the magnetic meridian C: magnetic meridian and the axis of the compass card D: axis of the compass card and the degaussing meridian 1234: Which information does the outer ring of a compass rose on a nautical chart provide? A: Variation B: True directions C: Magnetic directions D: Annual rate of variation change 1236: After the passage of a cold front the visibility_______. _ A: does not change

B: improves rapidly C: improves only slightly 1242: Daymarks marking the starboard side of the channel when going towards the sea are ___________________. A: green squares B: green triangles C: red squares D: red triangles 1243: Magnetic heading differs from compass heading by _________. A: compass error B: true heading C: variation D: deviation 1246: What weather change accompanies the passage of a cold front in the Northern Hemisphere? A: Wind shift from northeast clockwise to southwest B: Steady dropping of barometric pressure C: Steady precipitation, gradually increasing in intensity D: A line of cumulonimbus clouds 1249: What is the light characteristic of a lighted, preferred-channel buoy? A: Fixed and flashing B: Continuous quick C: Isophase D: Composite group-flashing 1250: Daylight savings time is a form of zone time that adopts the time _____________. A: one zone to the east

B: one zone to the west C: two zones to the east D: two zones to the west 1251: A List of Lights entry (L Fl) is a single flashing light which shows a long flash of not less than _____________. A: 1.0 second duration B: 1.5 seconds duration C: 2.0 seconds duration D: 3.0 seconds duration 1252: Port side daymarks may be ___________. A: numbered B: octagonal C: black and white D: of any shape 1253: The horizontal angle between the magnetic meridian and the north-south line of the magnetic compass is __________. A: deviation B: variation C: compass error D: dip 1254: Lighted white and orange buoys must show which color light? A: Orange B: White C: Red D: Alternating yellow and white

1255: The wind velocity is higher in the dangerous semicircle of a tropical cyclone because of the _____________. A: extension of the low pressure ridge B: direction of circulation and pressure gradient C: recurvature effect D: the wind circulation and forward motion of the storm 1256: A cold front moving in from the northwest can produce _______. A: thunderstorms, hail, and then rapid clearing B: increasing cloud cover lasting for several days C: lengthy wet weather D: low ceilings with thick cirrus clouds 1261: A light having characteristics which include color variations is defined as _______________. A: switching B: alternating C: oscillating D: fluctuating 1262: A safe water daymark has what shape? A: Triangular B: Diamond C: Circular D: Octagonal 1263: The compass deviation changes as the vessel changes _____. A: geographical position B: speed C: heading

D: longitude 1265: When reporting wind direction, you should give the direction in ______. A: true degrees B: magnetic compass degrees C: relative degrees D: isobaric degrees 1266: A line of clouds, sharp changes in wind direction, and squalls are most frequently associated with a(n) _________. A: occluded front B: warm front C: cold front D: warm sector

1268: On a nautical chart, the inner ring of a compass rose indicates __________. A: true directions B: compass error C: deviation D: magnetic directions

1271: Which word indicates color variation in the characteristics of a light? A: Opposing B: Changing C: Reversing D: Alternating 1272: What are the colors of a midchannel daymark?

A: Black and red B: Red and white C: Green and red D: Green and white 1273: Deviation changes with a change in _________________. A: latitude B: heading C: longitude D: sea conditions 1275: How is variation indicated on a small-scale nautical chart? A: Magnetic compass table B: Magnetic meridians C: Isogonic lines D: Variation is not indicated on small-scale nautical charts. 1276: Which weather change accompanies the passage of a cold front in the Northern Hemisphere? A: Wind shift from northeast, clockwise to southwest B: Steady dropping of barometric pressure C: Steady precipitation, gradually increasing in intensity D: A line of cumulonimbus clouds

1278: The difference between the heights of low and high tide is the _______________. A: depth B: distance C: range

D: period

1280: A current perpendicular to a vessel's track has the greatest effect on the vessel's course made good _________. A: at high vessel speeds B: at low vessel speeds C: in shallow water D: in deep water 1281: The time required for a lighted aid to complete a full cycle of light changes is listed in the Light List as the _______. A: set B: frequency C: period D: function 1282: Entering from sea, a daymark on the port side of the channel would be indicated on a chart by a ___________. A: red triangle with the letter R B: white triangle with the letters RG C: green square with the letter G D: white square with the letters GR 1283: The error in a magnetic compass caused by the vessel's magnetism is called __________. A: variation B: deviation C: compass error D: bearing error 1284: The Sailing Directions (Enroute) contain information on all of the following EXCEPT ___________.

A: ocean currents B: outer dangers to navigation C: tidal currents D: major port anchorages 1286: Which condition will occur after a cold front passes? A: Temperature rises B: Stratus clouds form C: Pressure decreases D: Humidity decreases 1289: A body can only be observed at lower transit when ______________. A: the declination is the opposite name to the latitude B: the algebraic sum of the colatitude and declination exceeds C: the observer is in high latitudes above either polar circle D: the body is circumpolar

1291: The period of a lighted aid to navigation refers to the _________. A: date of construction or establishment B: length of time between flashes of the light C: time required for the longest flash of each cycle D: time required for the light to complete each cycle 1292: A triangular daymark would be colored ___________. A: red B: red and white C: green D: green and white

1293: Deviation is caused by _________________. A: changes in the earth's magnetic field B: nearby magnetic land masses or mineral deposits C: magnetic influence inherent to that particular vessel D: the magnetic lines of force not coinciding with the lines of 1295: The best estimate of the wind direction at sea level can be obtained from observing the direction of the _______. A: cloud movement B: vessel heading C: waves D: swells 1296: After a cold front passes the barometric pressure usually __________. A: fluctuates B: remains the same C: remains the same, with clouds forming rapidly D: rises, often quite rapidly, with clearing skies

1300: You are approaching a sea buoy which emits a racon signal. This signal is triggered by which type of radar? A: 3 cm B: 10 cm C: Both 3 cm and 10 cm D: Signal does not depend on radar type. 1301: The four standard light colors used for lighted aids to navigation are red, green, white, and _____________. A: purple

B: orange C: blue D: yellow 1302: What feature(s) of a daymark is (are) used to identify the beacon upon which it is mounted? A: Color and shape B: Size C: Method of construction D: Signal characteristics 1303: Compass deviation is caused by _______________. A: magnetism from the earth's magnetic field B: misalignment of the compass C: magnetism within the vessel D: a dirty compass housing 1304: The distance to the nearest vertex from any point on a great circle track cannot exceed _______________. A: 5400 nautical miles B: 5840 nautical miles C: 6080 nautical miles D: 10,800 nautical miles 1306: What type of clouds are associated with a cold front? A: Altostratus and fracto-cumulus B: Altostratus and cirrus C: Cirrus and cirrostratus D: Cumulus and cumulonimbus

1308: On a voyage from Capetown to London, the favorable ocean current off the coast of Africa is the ___________________. A: Canary Current B: Benguela Current C: Agulhas Current D: South Atlantic Current 1309: When recording the wind direction in the weather log, you would report the __________. A: direction the wind is blowing toward B: direction the wind is blowing from C: duration of the maximum gust of wind D: wind chill factor 1311: What is the characteristic of a quick light? A: Shows groups of 2 or more flashes at regular intervals B: Durations of light and darkness are equal C: Shows not less than 60 flashes per minute D: Shows quick flashes for about 5 seconds followed by a 1 1312: Which factor(s) determine(s) the charted visibility of a lighthouse's light in clear visibility? A: Height and intensity of the light B: Height of the light and the observer C: Height of the observer and the intensity of the light D: Height of the light only 1313: Variation in a compass is caused by _______________. A: worn gears in the compass housing B: magnetism from the earth's magnetic field C: magnetism within the vessel

D: lack of oil in the compass bearings 1315: What is a lighted safe water mark fitted with to aid in its identification? A: Red and white retroreflective material B: A sequential number C: A spherical topmark D: A red and white octagon 1316: When a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass, the contact surface is called a ______________. A: line squall B: water spout C: cold front D: warm front

1319: The Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) contain information on all of the following EXCEPT ____________________. A: coastal features B: ocean basin environment C: ocean routes D: military operating areas 1320: You are enroute to Savannah, GA, from Recife, Brazil. There is a strong N'ly wind blowing. As you cross the axis of the Gulf Stream you would expect to encounter _________. A: steeper waves, closer together B: smoother seas and warmer water C: cirrus clouds D: long swells 1321: A lighthouse can be identified by its _______________.

A: painted color B: light color and phase characteristic C: type of structure D: All of the above 1323: The magnetic compass error which changes with the geographical location of your vessel is called _________. A: deviation B: variation C: compensation D: differentiation 1324: When daylight savings time is kept, the time of tide and current calculations must be adjusted. One way of doing this is to _____________. A: add one hour to the times listed under the reference stations B: subtract one hour from the time differences listed for the subordinate stations C: apply no correction as the times in the reference stations are adjusted for daylight savings time D: add 15 to the standard meridian when calculating the time

1326: A cloud sequence of cirrus, cirrostratus, and altostratus clouds followed by rain usually signifies the approach of a(n) __________. A: occluded front B: stationary front C: warm front D: cold front 1330: You are located within a stationary high pressure area. Your aneroid barometer is falling very slowly. This indicates a(n) _____________. A: wind shift of 180

B: large increase in wind velocity C: decrease in the intensity of the system D: increase in the intensity of the system 1331: When trying to sight a lighthouse you notice a glare from a town in the background. The range at which the light may be sighted due to this glare is ____________________________. A: considerably reduced B: increased slightly due to extra lighting C: unchanged D: increased if the light is red or green due to contrast with 1333: If a magnetic compass is not affected by any magnetic field other than the Earth's, which statement is TRUE? A: Compass error and variation are equal. B: Compass north will be true north. C: Variation will equal deviation. D: There will be no compass error. 1335: Plain language is usually used on marine weather __________. A: forecasts B: observations C: analyses D: reports 1336: On the approach of a warm front, barometric pressure usually _________________. A: falls B: is steady C: is uncertain D: rises

1337: What will be the time of maximum flood current at Sagamore Bridge on the Cape Cod Canal during the morning of 6 December 1983 (ZD +5)? A: 0708 B: 0712 C: 0716 D: 1020 1338: Which type of cloud is indicated by the number 6? A: Altocumulus B: Stratocumulus C: Altostratus D: Cirrus 1340: The annual change in variation for an area can be found in _________. A: the handbook for Magnetic Compass Adjustment, Pub 226 B: the center of the compass rose on a chart of the area C: the compass deviation table D: Variation does not change. 1341: The height of a light is measured from which reference plane? A: Mean low water B: Mean high water C: Average water level D: Geographical sea level 1342: An occluded front on a weather map is colored _____. A: blue line B: purple line C: dashed blue line

D: alternate red and blue line 1343: Variation is a compass error that you _________________. A: can correct by adjusting the compass card B: can correct by adjusting the compensating magnets C: can correct by changing the vessel's heading D: cannot correct

1345: A large automated navigational buoy, such as those that have replaced some lightships, would be shown on a chart by which symbol in illustration D015NG? A: D B: C C: B D: A 1346: Cirrus clouds followed by cirrostratus then altostratus, stratus, and occasionally nimbostratus indicate the approach of a(n) ______________. A: cold front B: warm front C: tropical front D: occluded front

1348: Vessel required to have an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid must have a device to indicate the ____________. A: speed of the vessel over the ground or through the water B: distance to the next port C: time of the next navigational satellite pass D: None of the above

1349: The symbols shown are used on radiofacsimile weather charts. Which of these symbols indicates a severe squall line? A: F B: I C: G D: H 1350: You are running parallel to the coast and plotting running fixes using bearings of the same object. You are making more speed than assumed for the running fix. In relation to the position indicated by the fix you will be _____. A: closer to the coast B: farther from the coast C: on the track line ahead of the fix D: on the track line behind the fix 1351: Luminous range is the _____________. A: maximum distance at which a light may be seen in clear weather B: maximum distance at which a light may be seen under existing visibility conditions C: maximum distance at which a light may be seen considering the height of the light and the height of the observer D: average distance of visibility of the light 1353: The difference in degrees between true north and magnetic north is called ___________________. A: variation B: deviation C: drift D: compass error 1355: The parallax of the Moon is greatest when the Moon is _______________. A: in the zenith at perigee

B: on the horizon at apogee C: at its maximum altitude at apogee D: on the horizon at perigee 1356: The first indications a mariner will have of the approach of a warm front will be ______________. A: large cumulonimbus (thunderclouds) building up B: high cirrus clouds gradually changing to cirrostratus and then to altostratus C: fog caused by the warm air passing over the cooler water D: low dark clouds accompanied by intermittent rain

1360: Which type of cloud is composed entirely of ice crystals and is found at very high altitudes? A: Cumulus B: Cirrus C: Stratus D: Nimbostratus 1361: The luminous range of a light takes into account the ____________. A: glare from background lighting B: existing visibility conditions C: elevation of the light D: observer's height of eye 1363: True heading differs from magnetic heading by _______. A: deviation B: variation C: compass error D: northerly error

1364: The Sailing Directions are published in the Enroute format and the ______________________. A: Coastal editions B: World Port Index C: Pilot format D: Planning Guide 1365: The same side of the Moon is always toward the Earth, but more than half of its surface has been seen due to libration. Libration in latitude occurs because ______________. A: the axis of rotation is tilted about 6.5 to the axis of revolution B: the speed of revolution varies, while the rotational speed is essentially constant C: of the rotational oscillation of the Moon with respect to its radius vector D: of augmentation 1366: Clouds appearing in the following order: cirrus, cirrostratus, altostratus, stratus, and nimbostratus usually indicate the approach of a(n) ______________. A: warm front B: occluded front C: medium front D: cold front 1368: What area of the earth cannot be shown on a standard Mercator chart? A: Equator B: Areas including both North and South latitudes C: North and South Poles D: A narrow band along the central meridian. 1370: Which type of cloud is indicated by the number 8? A: Cumulonimbus B: Altostratus

C: Cirrostratus D: Nimbostratus 1373: The reaction of a gyrocompass to an applied force is known as ________. A: precession B: earth rate C: gyroscopic inertia D: gravity effect 1374: On a working copy of a weather map, a warm front is represented by what color line? A: Red B: Blue C: Alternating red and blue D: Purple 1375: The Moon rises earlier on succeeding days when the __________________. A: retardation effect of the revolution of the Moon is greater than the effect due to change of declination B: effect due to change of declination is larger than that due to revolution C: the revolution effect and the declination effect act in the same direction D: the Moon is on the equator and the revolution effect is at a 1376: What is typical of warm front weather conditions? A: An increase in pressure B: A wind shift from southwest to northwest C: Scattered cumulus clouds D: Steady precipitation 1379: The lubber's line on a magnetic compass indicates _________. A: compass north

B: the direction of the vessel's head C: magnetic north D: a relative bearing taken with an azimuth circle 1380: Which type of weather could you expect soon after seeing "hook" or "comma" shaped cirrus clouds? A: Rain with the approach of a warm front B: Clearing with the approach of a cold front C: Continuing fog and rain D: The formation of a tropical depression 1381: Geographic range is the maximum distance at which a light may be seen under ___________. A: existing visibility conditions, limited only by the curvature of the Earth B: perfect visibility conditions, limited only by the curvature of the Earth C: existing visibility conditions, limited only by the intensity of the light D: perfect visibility conditions, limited only by interference

1383: The spin axis of a gyroscope tends to remain fixed in space in the direction in which it is started. How does this gyroscope become north seeking so that it can be used as a compass? A: By mechanically or electrically applying forces to precess the gyroscope B: By starting the compass with the spin axis in a north/south position C: By taking advantage of the property of gyroscopic inertia D: The rotation of the Earth (Earth rate) automatically aligns 1384: Which type of cloud is indicated by number 9? A: Cumulus B: Cumulonimbus C: Altostratus

D: Stratocumulus 1385: What is the length of the lunar day? A: 24h 50m 00s B: 24h 00m 00s C: 23h 56m 04s D: 23h 03m 56s 1386: The FIRST indications a mariner will have of the approach of a warm front will be ______________. A: large cumulonimbus clouds building up B: low dark clouds with intermittent rain C: fog caused by the warm air passing over the cooler water D: high clouds gradually followed by lower thicker clouds

1389: A boundary between two air masses is a(n) ____________. A: lapse rate B: isobar C: front D: continent 1390: The fog most commonly encountered at sea is called ________. A: conduction fog B: radiation fog C: frontal fog D: advection fog 1391: When a light is first seen on the horizon it will disappear again if the height of eye is immediately lowered several feet. When the eye is raised to its former height the light will again be visible. This process is called ____________.

A: checking a light B: raising a light C: obscuring a light D: bobbing a light 1392: Cumulonimbus clouds are indicated by which number? A: 9 B: 7 C: 5 D: 3 1393: The directive force of a gyrocompass _____________. A: increases with latitude, being maximum at the geographic poles B: decreases with latitude, being maximum at the geographic equator C: is greatest when a vessel is near the Earth's magnetic equator D: remains the same at all latitudes

1395: The lunar day is _____________. A: longer than a solar day B: shorter than a solar day C: the same length as the solar day D: longer than a solar day during the summer months and shorter 1396: On the approach of a warm front the barometric pressure usually ________. A: falls B: rises C: is steady D: is unreliable

1400: Which type of cloud is among the most dependable for giving an indication of an approaching weather system? A: Cumulus B: Altostratus C: Cumulostratus D: Nimbus 1401: The maximum distance at which a light may be seen under the existing visibility conditions is called __________________. A: nominal range B: luminous range C: charted range D: geographic range 1402: As a vessel changes course to starboard, the compass card in a magnetic compass _________. A: first turns to starboard then counterclockwise to port B: also turns to starboard C: turns counterclockwise to port D: remains aligned with compass north 1403: Which statement about the gyrocompass is FALSE? A: Its accuracy remains the same at all latitudes. B: It seeks the true meridian. C: It can be used near the Earth's magnetic poles. D: If an error exists, it is the same on all headings. 1404: A great circle will intersect the equator at how many degrees of longitude apart? A: 0 B: 45

C: 90 D: 180 1405: After Venus passes the point of greatest elongation east in its orbit, the first position in which the elongation will be zero is ___________. A: superior conjunction B: inferior conjunction C: opposition D: None of the above; the elongation will never be zero 1406: What will act to dissipate fog? A: Upwelling cold water B: Advection of warm air over a colder surface C: Rain that is warmer than air D: Downslope motion of an air mass along a coast 1408: An occluded front is caused by a(n) _______________________. A: low pressure area B: high pressure area C: area of calm air D: cold front overtaking a warm front 1410: A white buoy marked with an orange rectangle indicates ____. A: a fish net area B: general information C: an anchorage D: midchannel 1411: The nominal range of a light may be accurately defined as the maximum distance at which a light may be seen _____________________. A: under existing visibility conditions

B: under perfect visibility C: with ten miles visibility D: with fifteen miles visibility 1412: The distance between the surface of the water and the tidal datum is the _______________________. A: actual water depth B: range of tide C: charted depth D: height of tide 1413: The gyrocompass error resulting from your vessel's movement in OTHER than an eastwest direction is called ____________. A: damping error B: ballistic deflection C: quadrantal error D: speed error 1414: You are planning a voyage from New York to Norway via the English Channel. Which publication contains information on the dangers to navigation in the English Channel? A: Channel Pilot's Guide B: World Port Index C: Coast Pilot D: Sailing Directions (Enroute) 1415: Planetary aberration is due, in part, to ________________. A: refraction of light as it enters the Earth's atmosphere B: rotation of the Earth on it's axis C: the body's orbital motion during the time required for its light to reach Earth D: a false horizon

1416: Radiation fog ___________. A: always forms over water B: is formed by a temperature inversion C: is thinnest at the surface D: dissipates during the evening 1419: The MOST important feature of the material used for making the binnacle of a standard magnetic compass is that it is __________. A: nonmagnetic B: weatherproof C: corrosion resistant D: capable of being permanently affixed to the vessel 1420: the position labeled "E" was plotted because ______________. A: the vessel's position was fixed at 1145 B: a dead reckoning position is plotted within a half-hour of each course change C: the position is a running fix D: a dead reckoning position is plotted for each speed change

1423: Quadrantal error in a gyrocompass has its GREATEST effect ________. A: in high latitudes B: near the equator C: on north or south headings D: on intercardinal headings 1424: Except for N-S courses, and E-W courses on the equator, a great circle track between two points, when compared to a rhumb line track between the same two points, will _________. A: always be nearer to the equator B: always be nearer to the elevated pole

C: be nearer to the pole in the Northern Hemisphere and nearer to the equator in the Southern Hemisphere D: be nearer to the pole or the equator depending on the 1425: Which is an inferior planet? A: Mars B: Venus C: Neptune D: Pluto 1426: Fog is most commonly associated with a(n) _________________. A: warm front at night B: low pressure area C: anticyclone D: lack of frontal activity 1428: The speed of sound in water is approximately _____________. A: 1.5 times its speed in air B: 2.5 times its speed in air C: 3.5 times its speed in air D: 4.5 times its speed in air 1429: A celestial body will cross the prime vertical circle when the latitude is numerically _____. A: greater than the declination and both are of the same name B: less than the declination and both are of the same name C: greater than the declination and both are of contrary name D: less than the declination and both are of contrary name 1433: A system of reservoirs and connecting tubes in a gyro compass is called a _____________. A: spider element

B: mercury ballistic C: gyrotron D: rotor 1434: What is NOT a characteristic of cardinal marks? A: Yellow and black bands B: White lights C: Square or triangular topmarks D: Directional orientation to a hazard 1435: Inferior conjunction is possible for _____________. A: Mars B: Venus C: Saturn D: Jupiter 1436: Fog forms when the air ____________________. A: is 50% water saturated B: is 90% water saturated C: temperature is greater than the dew point temperature D: temperature is equal to, or below the dew point temperature

1438: In the Northern Hemisphere you are caught in the dangerous semicircle of a storm with plenty of sea room available. The best course of action is to bring the wind on the _____. A: port quarter and make as much headway as possible B: starboard quarter and make as much headway as possible C: starboard bow and make as much headway as possible D: port bow and make as much headway as possible

1439: The symbols shown are used on radiofacsimile weather charts. The symbol indicated at letter "G" represents a ___________. A: weather boundary B: thunderstorm C: wide spread sandstorm D: severe, line squall 1440: A mercurial barometer at sea is subject to rapid variations in height ("pumping") due to the pitch and roll of the vessel. To avoid this error, measurements of atmospheric pressure at sea are usually measured with a(n) ___________. A: syphon barometer B: cistern barometer C: aneroid barometer D: fortin barometer 1442: A great circle track provides the maximum saving in distance on _____________________________. A: easterly courses in high latitudes B: southerly courses in high latitudes C: westerly courses in low latitudes D: easterly courses in low latitudes that cross the equator 1443: At the master gyrocompass, the compass card is attached to the __________. A: spider element B: sensitive element C: link arm D: pickup transformer 1444: Stratocumulus clouds are indicated by which number? A: 1 B: 4

C: 6 D: 7 1445: The planet Mars will have its greatest magnitude when at ________. A: conjunction B: opposition C: east quadrature D: west quadrature 1446: When compared to air temperature, which factor is most useful in predicting fog? A: Vapor pressure B: Dew point C: Barometric pressure D: Absolute humidity

1448: Spring tides occur when the _____________. A: Moon is in its first quarter or third quarter phase B: Sun and Moon are in quadrature C: Moon's declination is maximum and opposite to that of the Sun D: Moon is new or full 1449: The presence of stratus clouds and a dying wind will usually result in _______________________. A: heavy rain B: heavy snow C: thick fog D: clearing skies 1450: The distance between the surface of the water and the tidal datum is the _______________________.

A: range of tide B: charted depth C: height of tide D: actual water depth 1452: When is the rhumb line distance the same as the great circle distance? A: Course 090 T in high latitudes B: Course 180 T when you cross the equator C: Course 045 T in low latitudes D: The rhumb line distance is always longer than the great 1453: Indications of the master gyrocompass are sent to remote repeaters by the _____________. A: follow-up system B: transmitter C: phantom element D: azimuth motor 1455: Inferior conjunction is possible for _______________. A: Mercury B: Saturn C: Mars D: Jupiter 1456: The fog produced by warm moist air passing over a cold surface is called ______________. A: conduction fog B: radiation fog C: frontal fog D: advection fog

1459: In a tropical cyclone, in the Northern Hemisphere, a vessel hove to with the wind shifting counterclockwise is ________. A: ahead of the storm center B: in the dangerous semicircle C: in the navigable semicircle D: directly in the approach path of the storm 1460: What is the major advantage of a rhumb line track? A: The vessel can steam on a constant heading (disregarding wind, current, etc.). B: The rhumb line is the shortest distance between the arrival and departure points. C: It is easily plotted on a gnomonic chart for comparison with a great circle course. D: It approximates a great circle on east-west courses in high 1462: Altocumulus clouds are indicated by which number? A: 1 B: 3 C: 4 D: 5 1463: If the gyrocompass error is east, what describes the error and the correction to be made to gyrocompass headings to obtain true headings? A: The readings are too low (small numerically) and the amount of the error must be added to the compass to obtain true B: The readings are too low and the amount of the error must be subtracted from the compass to obtain true C: The readings are too high (large numerically) and the amount of the error must be added to the compass to obtain true D: The readings are too high and the amount of the error must 1464: A line of position derived from a loran reading is a section of a(n) _______.

A: straight line B: arc C: parabola D: hyperbola 1465: The planet Venus can be observed in the morning before sunrise if it is well to the _______________. A: west of and higher than the Sun B: west of and lower than the Sun C: east of and higher than the Sun D: east of and lower than the Sun 1466: Advection fog is most commonly caused by ______________. A: air being warmed above the dew point B: saturation of cold air by rain C: a rapid cooling of the air near the surface of the Earth at night D: warm moist air being blown over a colder surface

1468: What is NOT an advantage of the rhumb line track over a great circle track? A: Easily plotted on a Mercator chart B: Negligible increase in distance on east-west courses near the equator C: Does not require constant course changes D: Plots as a straight line on Lambert conformal charts

1471: A mountain peak charted at 700 feet breaks the horizon, and your height of eye is 12 feet. What is your approximate distance off (choose closest answer)? A: 34.7 nm

B: 40.3 nm C: 55.3 nm D: 61.6 nm 1473: Which statement about gyrocompass error is TRUE? A: The amount of the error and the sign will generally be the same on all headings. B: The sign (E or W) of the error will change with different headings of the ship. C: Any error will remain constant unless the compass is stopped and restarted. D: Any error shown by a gyro repeater will be the same as the

1475: Which type of cloud is the classic "thunderhead"? A: Cumulonimbus B: Stratus C: Cirrus D: Altostratus 1476: When warm moist air blows over a colder surface and is cooled below its dew point, the result is _________. A: radiation fog B: ice fog C: advection fog D: frost smoke 1478: Altostratus clouds are indicated by which number? A: 1 B: 4 C: 7 D: 8

1479: A microbarograph is a precision instrument that provides a _________. A: charted record of atmospheric temperature over time B: charted record of atmospheric pressure over time C: graphic record of combustible gases measured in an atmosphere D: graphic record of vapor pressure from a 1480: What is the definition of height of tide? A: The vertical difference between the heights of low and high water B: The vertical difference between a datum plane and the ocean bottom C: The vertical distance from the surface of the water to the ocean floor D: The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of 1482: Which statement concerning current is TRUE? A: Current can be determined by measuring the direction and distance between simultaneous EP and DR positions. B: The drift of the current should be averaged out on a one hour basis. C: After the current is determined, it should not be used for further plotting because it is an unknown variable. D: The distance between a simultaneous DR position and fix is 1483: The most accurate method of determining gyrocompass error while underway is by ___________. A: comparing the gyro azimuth of a celestial body with the computed azimuth of the body B: comparing the gyro heading with the magnetic compass heading C: determining from the chart the course made good between celestial fixes D: It cannot be determined accurately at sea due to drift of 1484: You should plot your dead reckoning position at _____. A: every fix or running fix B: every course change

C: every speed change D: All of the above are correct. 1486: Which condition would most likely result in fog? A: Warm moist air blowing over cold water B: Airborne dust particles C: Warm moist air blowing over warm water D: Dew point falling below the air temperature 1488: What defines a great circle? A: A curved line drawn on a Mercator Chart B: A course line that inscribes a loxodromic curve C: The shortest distance between any two points on the earth D: The smallest circle that can be drawn on the face of a 1489: Cumulonimbus clouds can produce _____________________. A: dense fog and high humidity B: gusty winds, thunder, rain or hail, and lightning C: clear skies with the approach of a cold front D: a rapid drop in barometric pressure followed by darkness 1490: In the IALA Buoyage System, preferred-channel-to-port or preferred-channel-to-starboard buoys, when fitted with lights, will show a __________. A: quick flashing light B: long flashing light C: composite group flashing (2 + 1) light D: group flashing 1492: You are planning a voyage from San Francisco to Japan. Which publication contains information on the ocean routes? A: Coast Pilot

B: Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) C: Sailing Directions (Enroute) D: World Port Index 1493: You are running parallel to the coast and estimate that the current is against you. In plotting a running fix using bearings from the same object on the coast, the greatest safety margin from inshore dangers will result if what speed is used to determine the fix? A: Minimum speed estimate B: Maximum speed estimate C: Average speed estimate D: A running fix should not be used under these conditions. 1494: Cirrocumulus clouds are indicated by which number? A: 7 B: 5 C: 3 D: 1

1496: In a microbarograph, the pen should be checked and the inkwell filled ______________. A: each time the chart is changed B: once per month C: once per week D: daily 1497: When drawing a weather map and an isobar crosses a front, the isobar is drawn _______________________. A: perpendicular to the front B: kinked and pointing away from the low C: kinked and pointing towards the low

D: kinked and pointing towards the high for a warm front only 1498: A true bearing of a charted object, when plotted on a chart, will establish a _______________. A: fix B: line of position C: relative bearing D: range 1499: You are scanning the radar screen for a buoy fitted with racon. How should this signal appear on the PPI display? A: Starting with a dash and extending radially outward from the target B: As a broken line from center of PPI to the target C: Starting with a dot and extending radially inward from the target D: Starting with a dash and extending to the right of the 1501: What is the distance from the bottom of a wave trough to the top of a wave crest? A: Wave length B: Wave height C: Wave breadth D: Wave depth 1502: You are running parallel to the coast and take a running fix using bearings of the same object. If you are making less speed than used for the running fix, in relation to the position indicated by the fix, you will be _____. A: closer to the coast B: farther from the coast C: on the track line ahead of the fix D: on the track line behind the fix 1503: A radar range to a small, charted object such as a light will provide a line of position in which form?

A: Straight line B: Arc C: Parabola D: Hyperbola

1506: You are steaming southward along the west coast of the United States when you sight a buoy showing a flashing green light. How should you pass this buoy? A: Leave it to your port. B: Leave it to your starboard. C: Pass it close aboard on either side. D: Pass it on either side but well clear of it. 1507: When you are steering on a pair of range lights and find the upper light is above the lower light you should __________. A: come right B: come left C: wait until the lights are no longer in a vertical line D: continue on the present course 1508: A line of position is __________________. A: a line connecting two charted objects B: a line on some point of which the vessel may be presumed to be located C: the position of your vessel D: not used in a running fix 1509: Your facsimile prognostic chart indicates that you will cross the cold front of a low pressure system in about 24 hours. You should ______. A: expect to see cirrus clouds followed by altostratus and nimbostratus clouds B: alter course to remain in the navigable semicircle

C: prepare for gusty winds, thunderstorms, and a sudden wind shift D: expect clear weather, with steady winds and pressure, until 1510: During daylight savings time the meridian used for determining the time is located farther _______. A: west B: east C: east in west longitude and west in east longitude D: west in west longitude and east in east longitude 1511: A vessel encountering hurricane or typhoon conditions is required to transmit reports to the closest meteorological service every _______________. A: 8 hours B: 6 hours C: 3 hours D: hour

1514: The compass error of a magnetic compass that has no deviation is ___________. A: zero B: equal to variation C: eliminated by adjusting the compass D: constant at any geographical location 1517: When determining compass error by an azimuth of Polaris, you enter the Nautical Almanac with the ___________________. A: GHA Aries B: LHA Aries C: LHA Polaris D: GHA Polaris

1518: Which publication requires infrequent corrections? A: List of Lights B: Coast Pilot C: Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) D: Radio Navigational Aids 1520: The diurnal inequality of the tides is caused by _________. A: the declination of the Moon B: changing weather conditions C: the Moon being at apogee D: the Moon being at perigee 1523: Which is a characteristic of the weather preceding an approaching warm front? A: Gusty winds B: Steadily falling barometric pressure C: Decreasing relative humidity D: Clearing skies 1528: Cirrostratus clouds are indicated by which number? A: 1 B: 2 C: 8 D: 9 1530: In shallow water, waves that are too steep to be stable, causing the crests to move forward faster than the rest of the wave, are called _____________. A: rollers B: breakers C: white caps

D: surfers

1532: The position labeled "E" was plotted because ____________. A: a dead reckoning position is plotted for each speed change B: a dead reckoning position is plotted within a half-hour of each course change C: the position is a running fix D: the vessel's position was fixed at 1145 1533: Lighted information markers show _________. A: white lights B: green lights C: yellow lights D: red lights

1536: What will NOT induce errors into a doppler sonar log? A: Increased draft B: Pitch C: Roll D: Change in trim

1538: The winds of the "roaring fortie"s are strongest near ______. A: 40 N B: 50 N C: 40 S D: 50 S

1542: To find a magnetic course from a true course you must apply ___________. A: magnetic anomalies (local disturbances) B: deviation C: variation D: deviation and variation 1543: The distance between the surface of the water and the tidal datum is the _____________________. A: height of tide B: charted depth C: actual water depth D: range of tide 1544: The height of a tide can be increased by ________. A: a storm surge B: a high pressure area C: the jet stream D: a cold front 1545: The change in the length of day becomes greater as latitude increases because of the _______________________________. A: inclination of the diurnal circle to the equator B: decreasing distance between the terrestrial meridians C: increased obliquity of the celestial sphere D: changing distance between the earth and the sun 1546: You are sailing south on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) when you sight a red nun buoy with a yellow triangle painted on it. Which statement is TRUE? A: Geometric symbols such as squares and triangles replace letters and numbers on ICW aids to navigation. B: The ICW and another waterway coincide in this geographical area.

C: The yellow triangle identifies a sharp turn (over 60) in the channel. D: This is an information or regulatory buoy that also has 1547: Which light combination does NOT indicate a navigational channel passing under a fixed bridge? A: Red lights on the LDB and green lights on the RDB B: Three white lights in a vertical line C: Two green lights in a range under the span D: A fixed red light on each pier at the channel edge

1550: Cirrus clouds are indicated by which number? A: 1 B: 4 C: 5 D: 7 1555: Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System, a yellow buoy is a ________. A: safe water buoy B: junction buoy C: cardinal mark D: special purpose mark 1556: The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water is the _________. A: range of tide B: charted depth C: height of tide D: actual water depth 1557: A doppler log in the volume reverberation mode indicates __________.

A: speed being made good B: speed through the water C: the set of the current D: the depth of the water 1559: You are underway in the North Sea on course 216 T when you sight a buoy bearing 021 relative. Under the IALA Buoyage System, you are in the best navigable water if the buoy __________________________. A: has a light characteristic of Q(6) + L Fl 15s B: is horizontally banded yellow, black, yellow C: has a double cone topmark with both points up D: has a continuous very quick light 1560: Under the IALA-A and B Buoyage Systems, a buoy with alternating red and white vertical stripes indicates ____________________. A: that there is navigable water all around B: an isolated danger exists C: that the preferred channel is to port D: that the preferred channel is to starboard 1561: You are sailing south on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) when you sight a red nun buoy with a yellow square painted on it. Which statement is TRUE? A: The buoy is off station and should be ignored as a navigational mark. B: The waterway in that area has shoaled and the available depth of water is less than the project depth. C: ICW traffic should not proceed beyond the buoy unless the crossing waterway is clear of all traffic. D: You should leave the buoy to port. 1563: Neap tides occur only ____________________. A: at a new or full Moon

B: when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in line C: at approximately 28-day intervals D: when the Moon is at quadrature 1564: What is a characteristic of cardinal marks? A: Light rhythms indicating directional orientation B: Vertical stripes C: Square or triangular topmarks D: Number-letter combinations for identification

1566: The illustration shows the symbols used on radiofacsimile weather charts. Which of these symbols indicates thunderstorms? A: I B: K C: L D: M 1567: Buoys and day beacons exhibiting a yellow triangle or square painted on them are used _______________. A: in minor harbors where the controlling depth is 10 feet (3 meters) or less B: on isolated stretches of the ICW to mark undredged areas C: where the ICW and other waterways coincide D: at particularly hazardous turns of the channel 1568: You are approaching a vertical lift bridge. You know the span is fully open when _______________. A: three white lights in a vertical line are lit B: a red light starts to flash at about 60 times a minute C: a yellow light is illuminated on the bridge pier

D: there is a range of green lights under the lift span 1569: Three or four feet of the total height of a storm surge in a hurricane can be attributed to __________________. A: an increase in temperature B: an increase in the wave period C: the wind velocity D: the decrease in atmospheric pressure 1570: The navigational triangle uses parts of two systems of coordinates, one of which is the horizon system and the other is the ____________. A: terrestrial system B: astronautical system C: celestial equator system D: ecliptic system 1573: Which statement about satellite navigation is TRUE? A: While a fix can be generated by signals received from two satellites, three satellites are necessary for reliable accuracy. B: The satellites are in equatorial orbits around the earth about 60 of longitude apart. C: The satellite navigation system determines a fix by measuring the doppler shift of the radio signals from the satellite. D: The ship's receiver cannot begin processing data until the 1575: Which statement is TRUE concerning "night effect" and the reception of radio signals? A: "Night effect" is most prevalent late at night. B: During "night effect", polarization is at a minimum. C: "Night effect" is caused by rapid changes in the ionosphere. D: "Night effect" is caused by all of the polarized 1576: You are entering an east coast port and see a buoy with a yellow triangle painted on it. This indicates _____.

A: you are in the vicinity of the ICW B: the buoy is a special mark C: the buoy is off station D: the buoy designates a sharp turn in the channel

1581: Shown are the symbols used on radiofacsimile weather charts. The symbol indicated at letter "I" represents _____________. A: rain showers B: thunderstorms C: snow storms D: sand storms 1583: The angle measured at the observer's meridian from the elevated pole, clockwise or counterclockwise up to 180, to the vertical circle of the body is the _______________. A: local hour angle B: azimuth angle C: meridian angle D: longitude 1585: The sidereal day begins when the _________________. A: first point of Aries is over the upper branch of the reference meridian B: Sun is over the lower branch of the reference meridian C: Sun is over the upper branch of the reference meridian D: first point of Aries is over the lower branch of the 1586: A green buoy has a yellow triangle on it. This is a(n) ______________. A: information or regulatory buoy that has lateral significance B: buoy that is off-station and is marked to warn mariners of its wrong position C: dual purpose marking used where the ICW and other waterways coincide

D: buoy that was set in error and will be replaced with a red 1587: In general, the most effective period for observing stars and planets occurs during the darker limit of ____________________. A: sunset B: civil twilight C: nautical twilight D: astronomical twilight 1589: You are enroute to Savannah, GA, from Recife, Brazil. There is a strong N'ly wind blowing. As you cross the axis of the Gulf Stream you would expect to encounter _________. A: smoother seas and warmer water B: steeper waves, closer together C: long swells D: cirrus clouds 1591: The time interval between successive wave crests is called the _______________. A: trough B: period C: frequency D: epoch 1592: A white buoy marked with an orange rectangle indicates ____. A: an anchorage B: a fish net area C: midchannel D: general information 1593: Apparent altitude is sextant altitude corrected for _____. A: parallax and personal error B: inaccuracies in the reading and reference level

C: visibility and magnitude D: All of the above are correct

1596: You are sailing south on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) when you sight a red nun buoy with a yellow square painted on it. Which of the following is TRUE? A: You should leave the buoy on your port hand. B: This buoy marks the end of the ICW in that geographic area. C: The yellow is retroreflective material used to assist in sighting the buoy at night. D: The yellow square is in error and it should be a yellow 1597: The dense black cumulonimbus clouds surrounding the eye of a hurricane are called _______________. A: spiral rainbands B: cloud walls C: funnel clouds D: cyclonic spirals 1599: The time interval between successive wave crests is called the __________. A: trough B: period C: frequency D: epoch 1600: Zenith distance is equal to _____. A: 90 - Ho B: 90 - d C: Ho + d D: 90 - z

1603: A position that is obtained by using two or more intersecting lines of position, taken at nearly the same time, is a(n) _____________. A: estimated position B: fix C: running fix D: dead-reckoning position 1605: What is NOT a unit of a satellite navigation set aboard ship? A: Transmitter to trigger the satellite to broadcast B: Data processor to process signals from satellite C: Video display or printer to show generated data D: Antenna to receive satellite signals 1606: Aids to navigation marking the intracoastal waterway can be identified by _________________. A: the letters ICW after the aid's number or letter B: yellow stripes, squares, or triangles marked on them C: white retroreflective material D: the light characteristic and color for lighted aids 1608: When using a buoy as an aid to navigation which of the following should be considered? A: If the light is flashing the buoy should be considered to be in the charted location. B: The buoy may not be in the charted position. C: The buoy should be considered to be in the charted position if it has been freshly painted. D: The buoy should be considered to always be in the charted 1610: When the navigational channel passes under a fixed bridge, the edges of the channel are marked on the bridge with what lights? A: Red lights B: Three white lights in a vertical line

C: Red lights on the LDB and green lights on the RDB D: Yellow lights 1611: What indicates a dual purpose buoy? A: Red buoy with a horizontal yellow band B: Red and white vertically-striped buoy with a vertical yellow stripe C: Red and white vertically-striped buoy with a red spherical topmark D: Green buoy with a yellow square 1612: The strongest winds and heaviest rains in a hurricane are found in the _____________. A: outer bands B: eye C: cloud walls D: spiral rainbands 1613: Where would you find information concerning the duration of slack water? A: Tide Tables B: Tidal Current Tables C: American Practical Navigator D: Sailing Directions 1632: Lighted white and orange buoys must show which color light? A: Orange B: Red C: White D: Alternating yellow and white 1633: To find a magnetic compass course from a true course you must apply ___________. A: deviation and variation B: deviation

C: variation D: magnetic anomalies (local disturbances) 1634: A lighted buoy to be left to starboard, when entering a U.S. port from seaward, shall have a __________. A: red light B: white light C: green light D: light characteristic of Morse (A) 1645: The navigation data broadcast of a navigational satellite does NOT include information __________________. A: about variation in the Doppler count B: to enable the receiver to identify the satellite C: on time according to the satellite clock D: on the location of the satellite 1670: At extended distances from a pair of loran stations, _____. A: skywaves should not be used with LORAN-C B: a skywave may be used only when matched to another skywave C: a skywave may be matched to a ground wave D: a skywave may be matched to a ground wave providing the 1671: Cirrus clouds are composed primarily of ______________. A: ice crystals B: water droplets C: snow crystals D: nitrogen 1672: Data relating to the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents can be found in the __________.

A: Mariner's Guide B: Tidal Current Tables C: Nautical Almanac D: Tide Tables 1673: Information about currents on the Pacific Coast of the U. S. is found in the _____. A: Nautical Almanac B: Tidal Current Tables C: Ocean Current Tables D: Tide Tables

1676: Lighted information markers show _________. A: green lights B: white lights C: yellow lights D: red lights 1677: The position labeled "E" was plotted because ______________. A: a dead reckoning position is plotted withhin a half-hour of each course change B: a dead reckoning position is plotted for each speed change C: the position is a running fix 1125 D: the vessel's position was fixed at 1145 1678: Which information is NOT provided in broadcasts by the National Institute of Standards and Technology? A: Storm warnings B: Time announcements C: Omega status information

D: NAVAREA warnings 1750: Clearance gauges at bridges indicate ____________. A: the height of the tide B: depth of water under the bridge C: charted vertical clearance at mean low water D: distance from the water to low steel of the bridge 1752: What is the major limitation in using the Sight Reduction Tables for Air Navigation Volume I (Pub. No. 249) for star sights? A: More accuracy is needed for celestial observations on board ship than what is tabulated. B: Sights must be made at even time increments to benefit from the tables. C: Only certain stars are included and sights must be limited to those stars. D: Only first magnitude stars are tabulated. 1754: The dumping of refuse in a lock is permitted ____________. A: when approved by the lockmaster B: when locking downbound C: at no time D: during high water only 1757: Where would you obtain data on currents for areas of the world not covered by the U.S. National Ocean Service? A: In the Coast Pilot B: In the Nautical Almanac C: In the List of Lights D: In the Sailing Directions 1759: Which magnetic compass corrector(s) can be set while the vessel is on a heading of magnetic north or magnetic south? A: Quadrantal spheres

B: Heeling magnets C: Flinders bar D: Fore-and-aft magnets 1760: A doppler log in the bottom return mode indicates the _____________. A: velocity of the current B: bottom characteristics C: depth of the water D: speed over the ground 1761: Chart legends which indicate a conspicuous landmark are printed in _____. A: italics B: underlined letters C: capital letters D: boldfaced print 1762: In high latitudes, celestial observations can be made over a horizon covered with pack ice by bringing the sun tangent to the ice and _____________. A: adding 30 of arc to the sight B: using a dip correction based on the height of eye above the ice C: doubling the semidiameter correction D: using a dip correction from table 22 in Bowditch Vol. II 1766: You are approaching a lock and see a flashing amber light located on the lock wall. You should _____________. A: stand clear of the lock entrance B: approach the lock under full control C: enter the lock as quickly as possible D: hang off your tow on the lock wall 1768: A flashing red light displayed at a single lock means that the lock __________.

A: is ready to use but vessels must stand clear B: is ready to use and vessels may approach C: cannot be made ready immediately and vessels shall stand clear D: cannot be made ready immediately but vessels may approach 1769: Under the numbering system used by NIMA, a three digit number may be used for _____. A: a small scale chart depicting a major portion of an ocean basin or a position plotting sheet B: non-navigational materials such as radar plotting sheets C: products issued periodically such as the Notice to Mariners D: large scale charts of areas that are infrequently used for 1770: A doppler speed log indicates speed over ground ___________. A: at all times B: in the bottom return mode C: in the volume reverberation mode D: only when there is no current 1771: Which type of precipitation is a product of the violent convection found in thunderstorms? A: Snow B: Freezing Rain C: Hail D: Sleet 1772: The GP of a body for a high altitude sight is determined from the declination and the ____________. A: Greenwich hour angle B: azimuth C: zenith distance D: right ascension

1774: Restricted areas at locks and dams are indicated by ____________. A: flashing red lights upstream and fixed red lights downstream B: yellow unlighted buoys C: signs and/or flashing red lights D: red daymarks upstream and green daymarks downstream

1784: If your vessel were proceeding down river (descending), a green square marker with a green reflector border on the right bank would be a _____________. A: mile board B: dredging mark C: passing daymark D: crossing daymark 1786: You are downbound approaching a lock and see 3 green lights in a vertical line. This indicates ____________. A: that the lock chamber is open and ready to receive your tow B: that you should hold up until the signal changes to 2 green lights C: the upstream end of the river wall D: the upstream end of the land wall 1790: A doppler speed log indicates speed through the water _____. A: at all times B: in the bottom return mode C: in the volume reverberation mode D: only when there is no current 1794: Why are low altitude sun sights not generally used? A: Errors due to unusual refraction may exist.

B: Sextants may have large errors at small angles of elevation. C: Modern sight reduction tables are not complete for low altitudes below 5. D: The glare on the horizon causes irradiation errors.

1800: In order to insure that a RACON signal is displayed on the radar, you should __________. A: increase the brilliance of the PPI scope B: turn off the interference controls on the radar C: use the maximum available range setting D: increase the radar signal output 1802: What is the major advantage of high altitude observations? A: Errors due to unusual parallax are eliminated. B: The same body can be used for a fix from observations separated by several minutes. C: The declination is the only information needed from the almanac. D: The semidiameter correction of the sextant altitude is 1803: The difference between the DR position and a fix, both of which have the same time, is known as ___________. A: the estimated position B: set C: current D: leeway 1804: Magnetic information on a chart may be _____________. A: found in the center(s) of the compass rose(s) B: indicated by isogonic lines C: found in a note on the chart D: All of the above

1808: A white buoy with an open-faced orange diamond on it indicates _______________. A: danger B: vessels are excluded from the area C: the buoy is a mooring buoy D: operating restrictions are in effect 1809: What occurs when rising air cools to the dew point? A: Advection fog forms B: Humidity decreases C: Winds increase D: Clouds form 1810: Where will you find information about the duration of slack water? A: Tide Tables B: Sailing Directions C: Tidal Current Tables D: American Practical Navigator 1811: To find a magnetic compass course from a true course you must apply ___________. A: deviation B: deviation and variation C: variation D: magnetic anomalies (local disturbances)

1816: A white buoy with an orange circle marked on it indicates ___________. A: danger B: vessels are excluded from the area

C: a mooring buoy D: operating restrictions are in effect 1818: In order to utilize the capacity of a lock to its maximum, pleasure craft are locked through with all of the following EXCEPT __________. A: coal barges B: oil barges C: sand barges D: cement barges 1820: Information on the operating times and characteristics of foreign radiobeacons can be found in which publication? A: List of Lights B: Coast Pilot C: Sailing Directions D: List of Radiobeacons 1822: What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the port bow? A: 315 B: 330 C: 345 D: 360 1828: When entering from seaward, a buoy displaying a single-flashing red light indicates ____________. A: a junction with the preferred channel to the left B: a wreck to be left on the vessel's port side C: a sharp turn in the channel to the right D: the starboard side of the channel 1830: A vessel heading NNW is on a course of ____________.

A: 274.5 B: 292.0 C: 315.5 D: 337.5 1831: IN REGION A of the IALA Buoyage System, when entering from seaward, the port side of a channel would be marked by a __________. A: red conical buoy B: black can buoy C: red can buoy D: black conical buoy 1832: Which magnetic compass corrector(s) can be set while the vessel is on a heading of magnetic northeast or magnetic southeast? A: Flinders bar B: Heeling magnets C: Fore-and-aft magnets D: Quadrantal spheres 1836: At evening stars, the first stars that should be observed are those with an azimuth in what quadrant? A: Southern B: Western C: Northern D: Eastern 1838: The Light List shows a lighted aid to navigation on the left bank. This means that the light can be seen on the starboard side of a vessel _____________. A: ascending the river B: descending the river C: crossing the river

D: proceeding towards sea 1840: A vessel heading NW is on a course of ___________. A: 274.5 B: 292.5 C: 315.0 D: 337.5

1842: What is the major problem with taking high altitude observations? A: Possible errors due to unusual refraction may exist. B: The tables are not as accurate due to inherent errors in the spherical triangle at high altitudes. C: Rapidly changing altitudes make it difficult to get an accurate altitude. D: It is difficult to establish the point where the sextant is 1844: What is the relative bearing of an object sighted dead ahead? A: 180 B: 090 C: 015 D: 000 1848: The buoy symbol printed on your chart is leaning to the northeast. This indicates _____________. A: you should stay to the north or east of the buoy B: you should stay to the west or south of the buoy C: the buoy is a major lighted buoy D: nothing special for navigational purposes 1850: A vessel heading WNW is on a course of _____________. A: 270.0

B: 292.5 C: 315.0 D: 337.5

1858: A white buoy with an orange cross within a diamond marked on it indicates _________________. A: danger B: vessels are excluded from the area C: an anchorage area D: operating restrictions are in effect 1859: While proceeding downriver (descending) you sight a red diamond-shaped panel with small, red reflector squares in each corner on the left bank. Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System on the Western Rivers this is a ______. A: special purpose signal B: passing daymark C: crossing daymark D: cable crossing 1860: A vessel heading WSW is on a course of ____________. A: 202.5 B: 225.0 C: 247.5 D: 271.0 1862: What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the starboard quarter? A: 090 B: 105 C: 135

D: 150 1866: What term is used to describe a tank barge constructed with the structural framing inside the cargo tank and the side shell plating containing the cargo? A: Single skin B: Shell plated C: Hopper type D: Independent tank

1870: A vessel heading SW is on a course of _____________. A: 202.5 B: 225.0 C: 247.5 D: 270.0 1871: A lighted buoy to be left to starboard, when entering a U.S. port from seaward, shall have a __________. A: green light B: white light C: red light D: light characteristic of Morse (A) 1872: To find a magnetic compass course from a true course you must apply ___________. A: deviation B: variation C: deviation and variation D: magnetic anomalies (local disturbances) 1873: Lighted information markers show _________. A: green lights

B: red lights C: yellow lights D: white lights 1874: Lighted white and orange buoys must show which color light? A: Orange B: Red C: Alternating yellow and white D: White 1875: The position labeled "E" was plotted because ____________. A: a dead reckoning position is plotted within a half-hour of each course change B: the position is a running fix C: a dead reckoning position is plotted for each speed change D: the vessel's position was fixed at 1145 1879: A chart projection depicting the poles and a small area on either side of a connecting meridian, that is sometimes used for star charts, is the _______________. A: azimuthal gnomonic projection B: Lambert conformal projection C: transverse Mercator projection D: polyconic projection 1880: A vessel heading SSW is on a course of ____________. A: 202.5 B: 225.0 C: 247.5 D: 270.0 1882: The GP of a body for a high altitude sight is determined from the Greenwich hour angle and the ___________.

A: circle of equal altitude B: zenith distance C: azimuth angle D: declination 1883: Pressure gradient is a measure of _____________. A: a high-pressure area B: pressure difference over horizontal distance C: pressure difference over time D: vertical pressure variation 1884: If a sound signal is emitted from the oscillator of a fathometer, and two seconds elapse before the returning signal is picked up, what depth of water is indicated? A: 1648 fathoms B: 1248 fathoms C: 1048 fathoms D: 824 fathoms 1886: What is the relative bearing of an object dead astern? A: 000 B: 090 C: 180 D: 270 1887: The Light List indicates that a light has a nominal range of 10 miles and is 11 feet high. If the visibility is 15 miles and your height of eye is 20 feet, at what approximate distance will you sight the light? A: 12.0 miles B: 11.0 miles C: 10.0 miles

D: 9.0 miles 1888: What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the starboard bow? A: 030 B: 045 C: 060 D: 075 1890: A vessel heading SSE is on a course of __________. A: 112.5 B: 135.0 C: 157.5 D: 180.0 1892: The shoreline shown on nautical charts of areas affected by large tidal fluctuations is usually the line of mean ______. A: lower low water B: low water C: tide level D: high water

1899: What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the starboard beam? A: 045 B: 060 C: 075 D: 090 1900: A parallax correction is NOT applied to observations of the ________. A: stars

B: Moon C: Sun D: Planets

1904: In the horizon system of coordinates what is equivalent to the parallels of declination of the celestial equator system? A: Vertical circles B: Parallels of altitude C: Zenith distance D: Azimuth angle 1905: In order to insure that the racon signal is visible on your 3 cm radar, the _____. A: 10 cm radar should be placed on standby or turned off B: gain control should be turned to maximum C: radar should be stabilized, head up D: rain clutter control should be off but, if necessary, may be 1906: In the horizon system of coordinates what is equivalent to latitude on the Earth? A: Altitude B: Zenith C: Declination D: Zenith distance 1907: Information about direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents is found in the _____. A: Tide Tables B: Nautical Almanac C: Tidal Current Tables D: Mariner's Guide

1908: What is the brightest navigational planet? A: Saturn B: Jupiter C: Mars D: Venus 1909: In the horizon system of coordinates what is equivalent to the equator on the Earth? A: Prime vertical circle B: Principal vertical circle C: Parallels of altitude D: Horizon 1910: What sextant correction corrects the apparent altitude to the equivalent reading at the center of the Earth? A: Phase B: Parallax C: Semidiameter D: Augmentation 1914: In the horizon system of coordinates what is equivalent to longitude on the Earth? A: Altitude B: Azimuth angle C: Horizon D: Zenith distance 1916: The prime vertical is the reference point from which the angle of which type of observation is measured? A: Sextant angle B: Azimuth C: Amplitude

D: Local apparent noon 1918: The Moon appears larger in diameter at the zenith than when near the horizon. What is this called? A: Parallax in altitude B: Augmentation C: Horizontal parallax D: Libration 1919: The nadir is the point on the celestial sphere that is _____. A: 90 away from the zenith B: over Greenwich C: on the western horizon D: directly below the observer 1920: Because the actual center of some planets may differ from the observed center, the navigator applies a correction known as the ______________. A: phase correction B: refraction correction C: semidiameter correction D: augmentation correction 1923: Little or no change in the barometric reading over a twelve hour period indicates _______________. A: stormy weather is imminent B: that present weather conditions will continue C: a defect in the barometer D: increasing wind strength 1924: The point on the celestial sphere that is directly below an observer is the _____. A: pole

B: nadir C: node D: zenith 1925: Above-normal tides near the center of a hurricane may be caused by the _______________. A: high barometric pressure B: jet stream C: storm surge D: torrential rains 1926: The prime vertical is the great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the _____. A: celestial poles and the zenith B: zenith, nadir and the east point of the horizon C: celestial poles and the celestial body D: zenith, nadir and celestial body 1928: "Rotation" is the _______________. A: wobbling of the Earth about its axis B: motion of bodies in the solar system relative to the stars C: motion of a celestial body in its orbit D: spinning of a celestial body about its axis 1930: The phase correction should be applied to sights of Venus and Mars ___________________. A: during day time observations only B: during twilight observations only C: at all times D: when observed at altitudes of less than 25 1932: The zenith is the point on the celestial sphere that is _____.

A: 90 away from the poles B: directly over the observer C: on the eastern horizon D: over Greenwich 1934: The great circle of the celestial sphere that passes through the zenith, nadir, and the eastern point of the horizon is the ______. A: principal vertical B: hour circle C: celestial meridian D: prime vertical 1936: The parallel of latitude at 6633' N is the ___________. A: Tropic of Cancer B: Tropic of Capricorn C: Arctic Circle D: ecliptic 1938: The azimuth angle of an amplitude is measured from the _____. A: Greenwich meridian B: hour circle C: celestial meridian D: prime vertical 1940: The diameter of the Sun and Moon as seen from the Earth varies slightly but averages about ___________. A: 1 B: 52 C: 32 D: 15.5

1941: IN REGION A of the IALA Buoyage System, when entering from seaward, the starboard side of a channel would be marked by a _____________. A: red can buoy B: red conical buoy C: green can buoy D: green conical buoy 1942: In the horizon system of coordinates what is equivalent to the declination of the equator system? A: Nadir B: Azimuth angle C: Altitude D: Zenith distance 1944: In the horizon system of coordinates what is the equivalent to the celestial equator of the celestial equator system? A: Horizon B: Prime vertical circle C: Prime meridian D: Principal vertical circle 1946: When making landfall at night, you can determine if a light is a major light or an offshore buoy by _____________. A: the intensity of the light B: checking the period and characteristics against the Light List C: the color, because the buoy will have only a red or a green light D: Any of the above can be used to identify the light. 1948: "Space motion" is the _____. A: action causing precession of the equinoxes B: motion of a body in the solar system relative to the stars

C: motion of a celestial body in its orbit D: irregularity in the motion of the Earth caused by other 1949: "Revolution" is the ________________. A: wobbling of the Earth about its axis B: motion of bodies in the solar system relative to the stars C: motion of a celestial body in its orbit D: spinning of a celestial body about its axis 1950: The error in a sextant altitude caused by refraction is greatest when the celestial body is ______________. A: high in the sky B: near the horizon C: rising D: at or near transit 1951: Spring tides occur ______________________. A: when the moon is new or full B: when the moon and sun have declination of the same name C: only when the moon and sun are on the same sides of the earth D: at the beginning of spring when the sun is over the equator 1952: The Moon is subject to four types of libration. Which of the following is NOT one of these types of libration? A: Libration in longitude B: Geocentric libration C: Diurnal libration D: Physical libration 1954: In the horizon system of coordinates what is equivalent to the poles on the Earth? A: Celestial poles

B: Zenith, nadir C: Ecliptic poles D: Nodes 1958: The spinning of a celestial body about its axis is known as ___________. A: rotation B: revolution C: space motion D: nutation 1960: Astronomical refraction causes a celestial body to appear __________. A: to the left of its position in the Northern Hemisphere and to the right in the Southern Hemisphere B: to the right of its position in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere C: higher than its actual position D: lower than its actual position 1961: What kind of pressure systems travel in tropical waves? A: Subsurface pressure B: Terrastatic pressure C: High pressure D: Low pressure

1964: The great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the zenith and the north and south poles is the _____. A: hour circle B: prime vertical C: principal vertical

D: ecliptic 1968: The Earth has the shape of a(n) _______________. A: sphere B: oblate spheroid C: spheroid of revolution D: oblate eggoid 1969: The precession of the equinoxes of the Earth is ___________. A: the gradual increase in the period of rotation caused by the effects of the Moon B: the irregularity of the Earth's orbit caused by influences of the Sun and Moon C: caused by the elliptical shape of the Earth's orbit D: similar to a top spinning with its axis tilted 1970: The azimuth angle of a sun sight is always measured from the __________. A: Greenwich meridian B: zenith C: elevated pole D: first point of Aries 1972: The point on the celestial sphere that is directly over the observer is the _____. A: node B: pole C: zenith D: nadir 1974: Ocean currents are well defined and _____________. A: create large waves in the direction of the current B: change direction 360 during a 24 hour period C: remain fairly constant in direction and velocity throughout the year

D: are characterized by a light green color 1976: The Moon is nearest to the Earth at _________________. A: perigee B: the vernal equinox C: the new Moon D: the full Moon 1978: A celestial body's complete orbit around another body is _______________. A: a rotation B: a revolution C: space motion D: nutation 1979: The principal vertical circle is that great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the _____. A: zenith and the celestial body B: zenith and the north and south poles C: poles and Greenwich D: zenith and is parallel to the horizon 1982: In the horizon system of coordinates what is equivalent to the Greenwich hour angle of the celestial equator system? A: Zenith distance B: Coaltitude C: Altitude D: Azimuth 1984: When a dual purpose marking is used, the mariner following the Intracoastal Waterway should be guided by the _________. A: color of the aid

B: shape of the aid C: color of the top band D: shape of the yellow mark 1986: The Moon is farthest from the Earth at _________________. A: the full Moon B: apogee C: the lunar solstice D: quadrature 1987: An instrument useful in predicting fog is the _____________. A: sling psychrometer B: microbarograph C: anemometer D: aneroid barometer 1988: The parallel of latitude at 2327' N is the ____________. A: Tropic of Cancer B: Tropic of Capricorn C: Arctic Circle D: ecliptic 1989: In the horizon system of coordinates what is the equivalent to the meridians on the Earth? A: Horizon B: Hour circle C: Vertical circles D: Celestial meridians 1990: The navigational triangle uses parts of two systems of coordinates, one of which is the celestial equator system, the other system is the __________________.

A: terrestrial system B: horizon system C: astronomical system D: ecliptic system 1992: The parallel of latitude at 2327' S is the ______________. A: Tropic of Cancer B: Tropic of Capricorn C: Arctic Circle D: ecliptic 1994: Fomalhaut is found in what constellation? A: Leo B: Taurus C: Pisces D: Canis Major 1996: When approaching a lock entrance, the visual signal displayed when a single lock is ready for entrance is a flashing _____________. A: red light B: green light C: amber light D: white light 1999: The motion of bodies in the solar system relative to surrounding stars is known as _____. A: rotation B: revolution C: space motion D: nutation

2000: A vessel heading SE is on a course of ____________. A: 112.5 B: 135.0 C: 157.5 D: 180.0

2002: What term is used to describe a river barge designed to carry coal or any similar cargo not requiring weather protection? A: Single skin B: Double skin C: Open hopper D: Deck barge 2004: The velocity of the wind, its steady direction, and the amount of time it has blown determines a wind driven current's __________. A: temperature B: density C: deflection D: speed 2006: What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the port beam? A: 315 B: 300 C: 270 D: 235 2007: Information about the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents is found in the _____. A: Mariner's Guide B: Tidal Current Tables

C: Nautical Almanac D: Tide Tables 2008: What term is used to describe a tank barge constructed with the structural framing outside the cargo tank and the cargo tank plating separated from the shell plating? A: Shell plated B: Double skin C: Hopper type D: Independent tank 2010: A vessel heading ESE is on a course of ____________. A: 112.5 B: 135.0 C: 157.5 D: 180.0 2016: Which statement about the Flinders bar of the magnetic compass is CORRECT? A: It compensates for the error caused by the vertical component of the Earth's magnetic field. B: It compensates for error caused by the heeling of a vessel. C: It compensates for quadrantal deviation. D: It is only needed in equatorial waters. 2018: Which magnetic compass corrector(s) can be set while the vessel is on a heading of magnetic east or magnetic west? A: Quadrantal spheres B: Heeling magnet C: Flinders bar D: Athwartships magnets 2019: At evening stars, the last stars that should be observed are those with an azimuth in what quadrant?

A: Southern B: Western C: Northern D: Eastern 2020: A vessel heading ENE is on a course of ___________. A: 022.5 B: 045.0 C: 067.5 D: 090.0 2022: The GP of a body for a high altitude sight is determined from the declination and the ____________. A: right ascension B: sidereal hour angle C: Greenwich hour angle D: observed altitude 2024: In the North Sea area, you sight a buoy with a quick light showing 3 flashes every 10 seconds. Which topmark in illustration D030NG would be fitted to this buoy under the IALA Buoyage Systems? A: A B: B C: C D: D

2030: A vessel heading NE is on a course of ____________. A: 022.5 B: 045.0

C: 067.5 D: 090.0 2040: A vessel heading NNE is on a course of _____________. A: 022.5 B: 045.0 C: 067.5 D: 090.0 2041: Information on radiobeacons used for marine navigation in foreign waters will be found in the __________________. A: List of Lights B: Radio Navigational Aids C: Sailing Directions (Enroute) D: Directory of Radiobeacons, Radio Direction Finders and 2042: At morning stars, the last stars that should be observed are those with an azimuth in which quadrant? A: Eastern B: Southern C: Western D: Northern 2043: Stormy weather is usually associated with regions of _____. A: changing barometric pressure B: high barometric pressure C: steady barometric pressure D: low barometric pressure 2044: What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the port quarter? A: 195

B: 225 C: 240 D: 265 2048: You are upbound approaching a lock and dam and see two green lights in a vertical line. This indicates _____________. A: the downstream end of an intermediate wall B: that a double lockage is in progress C: the downstream end of the land wall D: the navigable pass of a fixed weir dam 2049: At morning stars, the first stars that should be observed are those with an azimuth in which quadrant? A: Eastern B: Southern C: Western D: Northern 2050: The point where the vertical rise or fall of tide has stopped is referred to as ____________. A: slack water B: the rip tide C: the stand of the tide D: the reverse of the tide 2052: Under the chart numbering system used by DMA, the first digit of a multi-digit number indicates _____________. A: the general geographic area B: the general scale of the chart C: whether it is a major or minor chart D: the projection used to construct the chart

2053: When outbound from a U.S. port, a buoy displaying a flashing red light indicates ____________. A: a sharp turn in the channel to the right B: the port side of the channel C: a junction with the preferred channel to the left D: a wreck to be left on the vessel's starboard side 2054: The diagram is of a fixed C of E lock and dam. What navigational light(s) is(are) exhibited at the position indicated by the letter B? A: One red light B: Two green lights C: Three green lights D: No lights 2056: This illustration represents a fixed C of E lock and dam. What navigational light(s) is(are) exhibited at the position indicated by the letter C? A: One red light B: Two green lights C: Three green lights D: No lights

2060: What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the starboard quarter? A: 045 B: 090 C: 135 D: 225 2061: Fog is likely to occur when there is little difference between the dew point and the _____________. A: relative humidity

B: air temperature C: barometric pressure D: absolute humidity 2070: What is the relative bearing of an object on the port beam? A: 045 B: 090 C: 180 D: 270 2073: Chart legends printed in capital letters show that the associated landmark is _____. A: a radio transmitter B: a government facility or station C: inconspicuous D: conspicuous 2074: When approaching a lock and at a distance of not more than a mile, vessels desiring a single lockage shall sound which signal? A: One long blast followed by one short blast B: One short blast followed by one long blast C: Two short blasts D: Two long blasts 2075: Information about major breakdowns, repairs, or other emergency operations with regard to weirs and (or) wicket dams, on the western rivers, may be obtained by consulting the _____________________. A: Light List Vol. V B: U.S. Coast Pilot C: Broadcast Notice to Mariners D: Sailing Directions

2076: You should plot your dead reckoning position ___________. A: from every fix or running fix B: from every estimated position C: every three minutes in pilotage waters D: only in pilotage waters 2078: If a towboat requires a double lockage it shall give which sound signal at a distance of not more than one mile from the lock? A: One short blast followed by two long blasts B: One long blast followed by one short blast C: Two long blasts followed by one short blast D: One long blast followed by two short blasts 2079: Permission to enter the riverward chamber of twin locks is given by the lockmaster and consists of which sound signal? A: One short blast B: Two short blasts C: One long blast D: Two long blasts 2081: You are taking bearings on two known objects ashore. The BEST fix is obtained when the angle between the lines of position is _____________. A: 30 B: 45 C: 60 D: 90 2089: Permission to leave the riverward chamber of twin locks is given by the lockmaster and consists of which sound signal? A: One short blast B: Two short blasts

C: One long blast D: Two long blasts

2091: The velocity of the current in large coastal harbors is ____________. A: unpredictable B: generally constant C: generally too weak to be of concern D: predicted in Tidal Current Tables

2098: Which magnetic compass corrector(s) can be set while the vessel is on a heading of magnetic east or magnetic west? A: Quadrantal spheres B: Heeling magnets C: Fore-and-aft magnets D: Athwartships magnets

2103: The description "Racon" beside an illustration on a chart would mean a _____. A: radar calibration beacon B: circular radiobeacon C: radar conspicuous beacon D: radar transponder beacon 2104: A white buoy marked with an orange rectangle indicates ____. A: mid-channel B: a fish net area

C: general information D: an anchorage 2105: A white buoy with an orange rectangle on it is used to indicate ________________. A: danger B: a controlled area C: an exclusion area D: general information

2121: In plotting a running fix, how many fixed objects are needed to take your lines of position from? A: Three B: Two C: One D: None 2122: A position that is obtained by using two or more intersecting lines of position taken at nearly the same time, is a(n) ___________. A: fix B: running fix C: estimated position D: dead-reckoning position

2125: On charts of U.S. waters, a magenta marking is NOT used for marking a ______________. A: radiobeacon B: lighted buoy

C: 5-fathom curve D: prohibited area 2126: Your chart indicates that there is an isolated rock and names the rock using vertical letters. This indicates the _____________. A: rock is visible at low water springs only B: rock is a hazard to deep draft vessels only C: rock is dry at high water D: exact position of the rock is doubtful 2130: You are underway and pass by a lighthouse. Its light, which was white since you first sighted it, changes to red. This means _______. A: the light is characterized as alternately flashing B: the lighthouse has lost power and has switched to emergency lighting C: it is the identifying light characteristic of the lighthouse D: you have entered an area of shoal water or other hazard 2131: The white lights in a vertical line on a multiple-span bridge indicate _________________. A: the main channel B: the draw span is inoperable C: the river is obstructed under that span D: scaffolding under the span is reducing the vertical 2132: What is the definition of height of tide? A: The vertical difference between the heights of low and high water B: The vertical difference between a datum plane and the ocean bottom C: The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water at any time D: The vertical distance from the surface of the water to the 2133: From May through September a row of flashing amber (yellow) lights across the Illinois River at Peoria would indicate that _____________________.

A: dredging is in progress B: wicket dams are lowered C: wicket dams are raised D: None of the above 2134: The Moon and Sun are in line over your meridian. Tomorrow when the Sun is over your meridian, the Moon will be _____. A: over the meridian too B: about 12 east of the meridian C: about 6 west of the meridian D: about 11 west of the meridian

2140: The visible range marked on charts for lights is the ______. A: minimum distance at which the light may be seen with infinite visibility B: minimum distance at which the light may be seen based on a 12 mile distance to visible horizon C: maximum distance the light may be seen restricted by the height of the light and the curvature of the earth D: maximum distance at which a light may be seen in clear

2150: On a mercator chart, 1 nautical mile is equal to _________. A: 1 minute of longitude B: 1 degree of longitude C: 1 minute of latitude D: 1 degree of latitude

2152: Permanent magnetism is found in _______________. A: hard iron B: soft iron C: vertical iron only D: horizontal iron only 2158: Permanent magnetism is caused by ________________. A: operation of electrical equipment and generators on board ship B: the earth's magnetic field affecting the ship's hard iron during construction C: the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field acting on the horizontal soft iron D: the vertical component of the earth's magnetic field acting 2159: Induced magnetism is found in ______________. A: hard iron B: soft iron C: vertical iron only D: horizontal iron only 2160: Information for updating nautical charts is primarily found in the __________. A: Notice to Mariners B: Coast Pilots C: nautical chart catalogs D: Sailing Directions 2162: The new Moon cannot be seen because the Moon is _________. A: in the opposite direction of the Sun B: below the horizon C: between the Earth and the Sun D: at quadrature

2164: The line connecting the points of the earth's surface where there is no dip is the _____________. A: agonic line B: magnetic equator C: isodynamic D: isopor

2168: By convention, the north pole of a magnet is painted _____________. A: red B: blue C: white D: black 2169: To make sure of getting the full advantage of a favorable current, you should reach an entrance or strait at what time in relation to the predicted time of the favorable current? A: 30 minutes before the predicted time B: One hour after the predicted time C: At the predicted time D: 30 minutes before flood, one hour after ebb 2170: The temperature at which the air is saturated with water vapor and below which condensation of water vapor will occur is referred to as the __________. A: precipitation point B: vapor point C: dew point D: absolute humidity 2171: Diagram number D037NG represents a movable dam. If there is high water and the wickets are down so that there is an unobstructed navigable pass through the dam, what light(s) will be shown at B if the lock walls and piers are not awash?

A: One amber light B: One red light C: Two red lights D: Three red lights 2174: By convention, the Earth's north magnetic pole is colored _________. A: red B: white C: blue D: black 2178: The Flinders bar and the quadrantal spheres should be tested for permanent magnetism at what interval? A: They are not subject to permanent magnetism; no check is necessary. B: Semiannually C: Annually D: Every five years 2179: A vessel is heading magnetic northwest and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 312. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the quadrantal spheres are all of the way out, replace them with smaller spheres. B: If the quadrantal spheres are all of the way out, remove one of the spheres. C: If the quadrantal spheres are all of the way out, move the spheres in. D: All of the above 2180: Relative humidity is defined as ___________. A: the maximum vapor content the air is capable of holding B: the minimum vapor content the air is capable of holding C: the ratio of the actual vapor content at the current temperature to the air's vapor holding capability

D: the relation of the moisture content of the air to

2184: By convention, the south seeking ends of a compass' magnets are colored ______________. A: blue B: red C: white D: black 2186: You have completed the magnetic compass adjustments on magnetic east and magnetic south. The vessel is now steady on magnetic west but the compass reads 266. What action should be taken? A: Adjust the compass with the athwartships magnets until the compass reads 268. B: Adjust the compass with the fore-and-aft magnets until the compass reads 270. C: Adjust the compass with the quadrantal spheres until the compass reads 274. D: Adjust the compass with the fore-and-aft magnets until the

2188: A vessel is heading magnetic north and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 003. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the red ends are to starboard the athwartships magnets should be lowered. B: If the blue ends are forward the fore-and-aft magnets should be raised. C: If the red ends are to starboard and the tray is at the top add some athwartships magnets. D: If the blue ends are aft the fore-and-aft magnets should be 2189: A vessel is heading magnetic north and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 003. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the blue ends are to port and the athwartships tray is at the bottom, you should add some more magnets. B: If the blue ends are to port and the athwartships tray is at the top, you should add some more magnets.

C: If the red ends are to port, you should lower the athwartships tray. D: If the red ends are to port and the tray is at the bottom, 2190: Clouds are classified according to their __________. A: size B: moisture content C: altitude and how they were formed D: location in a front

2194: A vessel is heading magnetic north and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 003. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the red ends of the magnets are forward you should lower the fore-and-aft magnets. B: If the blue ends of the magnets are forward you should lower the fore-and-aft magnets. C: If the blue ends of the magnets are to port and the athwartships tray is at the bottom you should reverse the magnets. D: If the blue ends of the magnets are to port and the 2196: A vessel is heading magnetic northwest and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 312. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the quadrantal spheres are all the way out, replace them with smaller spheres. B: If the quadrantal spheres are all the way in, replace them with larger spheres. C: If the quadrantal spheres are all of the way out, move the spheres in. D: If the quadrantal spheres are all the way out, replace them 2198: Opposition occurs when _____________________. A: the Sun, Earth, and Moon are at right angles B: the Sun's declination is 0 and is moving south C: an inferior planet is at the maximum angle to the line of sight to the Sun

D: the Earth is between a planet and the Sun 2199: Denebola is found in what constellation? A: Hydrus B: Leo C: Centaurus D: Aquila 2200: Cloud formations are minimal when the ____________. A: surface temperature and temperature aloft are equal B: surface temperature and temperature aloft differ greatly C: barometric pressure is very low D: relative humidity is very high 2202: You have completed the magnetic compass adjustments on magnetic east and magnetic south. The vessel is now steady on magnetic west but the compass reads 276. What action should be taken? A: Adjust the compass with the athwartships magnets until the compass reads 264. B: Adjust the compass with the fore-and-aft magnets until the compass reads 273. C: Adjust the compass with the quadrantal spheres until the compass reads 270. D: Adjust the compass with the athwartships magnets until the

2210: A dead reckoning (DR) plot ________________. A: ignores the effect of surface currents B: is most useful when in sight of land C: must be plotted using magnetic courses D: may be started at an assumed position 2211: What is the length of a nautical mile?

A: 1,850 meters B: 6,076 feet C: 5,280 feet D: 2,000 yards 2212: Which information is found in the chart title? A: Number of the chart B: Edition date C: Variation information D: Survey information 2214: By convention, the Earth's south magnetic pole is colored _________. A: blue B: black C: white D: red

2216: A vessel is heading magnetic northwest and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 317. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: Move the quadrantal spheres out. B: Move the quadrantal spheres in. C: If the spheres are in as far as possible replace them with smaller spheres. D: If the spheres are out as far as possible replace them with 2219: A vessel is heading magnetic northwest and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 317. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the quadrantal spheres are in as far as possible replace them with larger spheres. B: If the quadrantal spheres are in as far as possible replace them with smaller spheres. C: If the quadrantal spheres are in as far as possible move the quadrantal spheres out.

D: If the spheres are in as far as possible remove one of the 2220: A dead reckoning (DR) plot ___________________. A: must utilize magnetic courses B: must take set and drift into account C: should be replotted hourly D: should be started each time the vessel's position is fixed 2222: By convention, the south pole of a magnet is painted _____________. A: red B: blue C: white D: black 2224: By convention, the north seeking ends of a compass' magnets are colored ______________. A: black B: blue C: red D: white 2226: Upper limb observations of the Moon are used more frequently than those of the Sun because of the location of the Moon in the sky and the _________________. A: lesser distance between the Earth and the Moon B: phase of the Moon C: rapid change in declination of the Moon D: effects of augmentation and horizontal parallax 2229: A vessel is heading magnetic north and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 003. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the red ends are to port the athwartships magnets should be raised.

B: If the blue ends are to port the athwartships magnets should be raised. C: If the red ends are forward the fore-and-aft magnets should be lowered. D: If the blue ends are forward the fore-and-aft magnets should 2230: A nautical mile is a distance of approximately how much greater than or less than a statute mile? A: 1/4 less B: 1/7 less C: 1/4 greater D: 1/7 greater 2232: A vessel is heading magnetic north and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 003. Which action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the red ends are to starboard you should raise the athwartships tray. B: If the red ends are to starboard, and the athwartships tray is at the bottom, you should remove some magnets. C: If the red ends are to port, and the athwartships tray is at the top, you should reverse the magnets. D: If the red ends are to port, and the athwartships tray is at 2234: A vessel is heading magnetic north and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 003. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: Move the quadrantal spheres closer to the compass B: Raise the heeling magnet if the red end is up C: Remove some of the Flinders bar D: Raise or lower the athwartshipa magnets 2236: Which is TRUE of a downbound power-driven vessel, when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers? A: She has the right of way. B: She shall propose the manner of passage.

C: She shall initiate the maneuvering signals. D: All of the above 2237: A lighted buoy to be left to starboard, when entering a U.S. port from seaward, shall have a __________. A: light characteristic of Morse (A) B: white light C: red light D: red 2238: A vessel is heading magnetic northwest and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 312. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the quadrantal spheres are all of the way out replace them with larger spheres. B: If the quadrantal spheres are all of the way in replace them with larger spheres. C: If the quadrantal spheres are all of the way in, move the spheres out. D: If the quadrantal spheres are all of the way out, move the 2239: A flashing green light displayed at a single lock means that the lock is ___________. A: ready for entrance B: ready for entrance, but gates cannot be closed completely C: being made ready for entrance D: not ready for entrance 2240: If you observe a buoy off station you should __________. A: fill out and mail CG Form 2692 to the nearest Coast Guard office B: appear in person at the nearest Coast Guard office C: notify Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC D: immediately contact the nearest Coast Guard office by

2242: A vessel is heading magnetic north and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 356. Which action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the red ends of the magnets are to port you should lower the athwartships tray. B: If the red ends of the magnets are aft you should raise the fore-and-aft tray. C: If the blue ends of the magnets are to port, and the athwartships tray is at the top, you should remove some of the magnets. D: If the blue ends of the magnets are aft you should raise the 2243: Which aid is NOT marked on a chart with a magenta circle? A: Radar station B: Radar transponder beacon C: Aero light D: Radiobeacon 2244: Capella is found in what constellation? A: Gemini B: Auriga C: Libra D: Crab 2246: The speed of an ocean current is dependent on _________. A: the density of the water B: the air temperature C: the presence of a high pressure area near it D: underwater soil conditions 2248: A vessel is heading magnetic north and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 356. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the red ends of the magnets are to port you should raise the athwartships tray. B: If the red ends of the magnets are to port, and the athwartships tray is at the top, you should add some more magnets.

C: If the red ends of the magnets are to starboard you should lower the athwartships tray. D: If the red ends of the magnets are to starboard, and the 2250: The most important information to be obtained from a barometer is the _____________. A: difference between the reading of the two pointers, which shows wind direction B: last two figures of the reading of the pointer, such as .87, .76, or .92 C: present reading of the pressure, combined with the changes in pressure observed in the recent past D: weather indications printed on the dial (such as "cold, wet, 2251: Which statement concerning the chartlet in illustration D010NG is TRUE? (Soundings and heights are in meters) A: Maury lightship is visible for 17 miles. B: The bottom to the south-southeast of the lightship is soft coral. C: There is a dangerous eddy southeast of Beito Island. D: There is a 12-meter deep west of Beito Island and inside the 2252: The vertical angle between the horizontal and the magnetic line of force is the _______________. A: elevation B: magnetic angle C: vertical angle D: dip 2254: A rock and sand structure extending from the bank of the river toward the channel is known as a ____________. A: wingdam B: towhead C: cutoff D: landwall 2255: The height of tide is the _______________________.

A: depth of water at a specific time due to tidal effect B: difference between the depth of the water at high tide and the depth of the water at low tide C: difference between the depth of the water and the high water tidal level D: difference between the depth of the water and the area's 2256: The constellation that contains Polaris is _____________. A: Orion B: Cassiopeia C: Ursa Minor D: Corona Borealis 2258: The primary use of apparent time in marine navigation is to ________. A: calculate sunrise or sunset B: determine zone time C: enter an almanac D: determine the time of meridian transit 2259: A vessel is heading magnetic northwest and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 317. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the quadrantal spheres are out as far as possible replace them with smaller spheres. B: If the quadrantal spheres are in as far as possible remove one of the spheres. C: If the quadrantal spheres are in as far as possible replace them with smaller spheres. D: If the quadrantal spheres are out as far as possible, move 2260: A device trailed astern of a vessel to measure distance traveled through the water is a(n) _______________________. A: ammeter B: patent log C: trim tab D: drogue

2261: You determine your vessel's position by taking a range and bearing to a buoy. Your position will be plotted as a(n) ___________. A: running fix B: fix C: dead-reckoning position D: estimated position 2262: The Milky Way is an example of a ________________. A: cluster B: galaxy C: nova D: nebula 2264: The revision date of a chart is printed on which area of the chart? A: Top center B: Lower-left corner C: Part of the chart title D: Any clear area around the neat line 2266: It is difficult to determine which limb of the Moon is fully illuminated ________________. A: when the Moon is low in the sky at rising or setting B: at the new Moon phase C: when taking Moon sights during daylight D: when the terminator is nearly vertical 2268: What condition exists at perigee? A: The Earth is farthest from the Sun. B: The Earth, Sun, and Moon are in line. C: The Earth, Sun, and Moon are at right angles.

D: The Moon is closest to the Earth. 2269: One of the factors which affects the circulation of ocean currents is ________. A: humidity B: varying densities of water C: vessel traffic D: the jet stream 2270: The lubber's line of a magnetic compass _______________. A: always shows true north direction B: indicates the vessel's heading C: is always parallel to the vessel's transom D: is located on the compass card 2271: What is the definition of height of tide? A: The vertical distance from the surface of the water to the ocean floor B: The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water at any time C: The vertical difference between a datum plane and the ocean bottom D: The vertical difference between the heights of low and high 2272: Mars will not be visible _________________. A: at elongation angles near 180 B: from quadrature to opposition C: at conjunction D: at opposition 2274: A vessel is heading magnetic east and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 086. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the red ends of the magnets are to port you should lower the athwartships tray. B: If the blue ends of the magnets are to port, and the athwartships tray is at the top, you should reverse the magnets.

C: If the red ends of the magnet are aft, and the fore-and-aft tray is at the top, you should add some more magnets. D: If the red ends of the magnets are aft you should lower the 2276: A vessel is heading magnetic east and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 086. Which action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the blue ends of the magnets are aft, and the fore-and-aft tray is at the top, you should add some magnets. B: If the blue ends of the magnets are aft you should lower the fore-and-aft tray. C: If the blue ends of the magnets are aft, and the fore-and-aft tray is at the top, you should reverse the magnets. D: If the blue ends of the magnets are forward, and the

2278: Superior conjunction occurs when ___________________. A: the Sun is at maximum declination north or south B: a planet crosses the external plane of the ecliptic C: the Sun is between the Earth and a planet D: two planets are in line 2279: Antares is found in what constellation? A: Scorpio B: Corvus C: Libra D: Corona Borealis 2280: Which would influence a magnetic compass? A: Electrical wiring B: Iron pipe C: Radio D: All of the above

2284: Bellatrix is found in what constellation? A: Canis Minor B: Gemini C: Taurus D: Orion 2286: Which light signal indicates that you have permission to enter a lock on the Ohio River? A: Steady red B: Flashing amber C: Steady green D: Flashing green 2288: A mean sun is used as the reference for solar time for three reasons. Which reason is NOT a cause for use of a mean sun? A: The motion of the apparent sun is along the ecliptic. B: Measurement of time is along the celestial equator. C: The speed of the Earth's revolution is not constant. D: There are variations in the Earth's rotational speed. 2289: The constellation that contains the pointer stars is _________________. A: Orion B: Ursa Major C: the Southern Cross D: Pegasus 2290: Magnets in the binnacles of magnetic compasses are used to reduce the effect of ___________. A: deviation B: variation

C: local attraction D: All of the above 2292: The points on the earth's surface where the magnetic dip is 90 are ________________. A: along the magnetic equator B: connected by the isoclinal line C: the isopors D: the magnetic poles 2294: What celestial body may sometimes be observed in daylight? A: New Moon B: Saturn C: Sirius D: Venus 2296: A variable star is one that ________________. A: exhibits a change in magnitude B: has a changing declination C: is increasing in SHA D: is also known as a red giant 2298: The period of rotation of the Moon on its axis is _______________. A: about 19 years B: 365 days C: about 27.3 days D: 24 hours 2299: What condition exists at apogee? A: The Earth is closest to the Sun. B: The Moon is farthest from the Sun.

C: The Earth is farthest from the Moon. D: The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun. 2300: When a magnetic compass is not in use for a prolonged period of time it should _____________. A: be shielded from direct sunlight B: be locked into a constant heading C: have any air bubbles replaced with nitrogen D: have the compensating magnets removed

2304: The Moon is subject to four types of libration. Which of the following is NOT one of these types of libration? A: Libration in longitude B: Diurnal libration C: Vertical libration D: Libration in latitude

2308: The points where the Sun is at 0 declination are known as _________. A: solstices B: equinoxes C: perigee D: apogee 2310: Which weather instrument measures atmospheric pressure? A: Beaufort scale B: Anemometer C: Sling psychrometer D: Barometer

2312: Mars is only seen at two phases, one of which ___________. A: is the full phase B: is conjunction C: occurs only at sunset or sunrise D: occurs at or near 0 elongation

2316: Elongation becomes zero at _______________. A: opposition B: west quadrature C: apogee D: inferior conjunction 2318: Miaplacidus is found in what constellation? A: Puppis B: Hydrus C: Centaurus D: Carina 2319: In low latitudes, the new Moon will always rise at about _________. A: sunrise B: 1200 LMT C: sunset D: 2400 LMT 2320: The type of current which will have the greatest effect on the course made good for your vessel is _____________. A: one flowing in the same direction as your course steered B: one flowing in the opposite direction as your course steered

C: one that flows at nearly right angles to your course steered D: a rotary current in which the direction of current flow 2322: You have completed the magnetic compass adjustments on magnetic east and magnetic south. The vessel is now steady on magnetic north but the compass reads 356. Which action should be taken? A: Use the fore-and-aft magnets and adjust the compass until it reads 358. B: Use the athwartships magnets and adjust the compass until it reads 358. C: Use the fore-and-aft magnets and adjust the compass until it reads 000. D: Use the quadrantal spheres and adjust the compass until it 2324: Deneb is found in what constellation? A: Cygnus B: Pegasus C: Ursa Major D: Andromeda 2326: A double star is a star that _________________. A: has a declination equal to twice that of the Sun B: comprises two stars that appear close together C: is twice as bright as a single star D: suddenly becomes much brighter and then fades 2328: Universal time (UTI) is another name for _______________. A: sidereal time B: Greenwich mean time C: ephemeris time D: atomic time 2329: In low latitudes, a last quarter moon will always rise at about _____________. A: sunrise

B: 1200 LMT C: sunset D: 2400 LMT 2330: You are heading in a northerly direction when you come across an easterly current. Your vessel will __________. A: be pushed to starboard B: be pushed to port C: decrease in engine speed D: remain on course 2332: Magnetic dip is a measurement of the angle between the ________. A: geographic pole and the magnetic pole B: lubber's line and true north C: horizontal and the magnetic line of force D: compass heading and the magnetic heading 2334: Other than the Sun and Moon, the brightest object in the sky is ______________. A: Sirius B: Canopus C: Venus D: Jupiter 2336: The period of revolution of the Moon is ______________. A: 24 hours B: about 27.3 days C: 365 days D: about 19 years 2338: A group of stars which appear close together and form a striking configuration such as a person or animal is a _________________.

A: cluster B: shower C: constellation D: galaxy 2340: What is a "Special Warning"? A: An urgent message concerning a vessel in distress B: A weather advisory about unusual meteorological or oceanographic phenomena hazardous to vessels C: A broadcast disseminating an official government proclamation affecting shipping D: A radio navigational warning concerning a particularly

2342: What happens because of augmentation? A: The Moon appears larger as the elevation increases. B: The Sun appears larger when viewed against the darker background of the horizon. C: The horizon appears elevated when observing a bright Sun or Moon at low altitudes. D: The Moon appears larger at the full Moon. 2344: The Moon is subject to four types of libration. Which of the following is NOT one of these types of libration? A: Libration in latitude B: Diurnal libration C: Physical libration D: Horizontal libration 2345: You should plot your dead reckoning position __________. A: from every estimated position B: every three minutes in pilotage waters C: only in pilotage waters

D: from every fix or running fix 2346: The first point of Aries is the point where the Sun is at ________. A: maximum declination north B: maximum declination south C: 0 declination going to northerly declinations D: 0 declination going to southerly declinations 2348: Under the IALA cardinal system, a mark with a quick light showing 9 flashes every 15 seconds indicates that the safest water is on the ________. A: north side of the mark B: west side of the mark C: east side of the mark D: south side of the mark 2349: The summer solstice is the point where the Sun is at _______________. A: maximum declination north B: maximum declination south C: 0 declination going to northerly declinations D: 0 declination going to southerly declinations 2350: The principal advantage of NAVTEX radio warnings is that __________. A: they can be used by mariners who do not know Morse code B: only an ordinary FM radio is necessary to receive these warnings C: information on a given topic is only broadcast at specified times D: they cover a broad spectrum of the radio band allowing 2351: A position obtained by applying ONLY your vessel's course and speed to a known position is a _________________. A: running fix B: probable position

C: fix D: dead-reckoning position 2352: When a superior planet is at 90 elongation, it is also at _________. A: conjunction B: opposition C: quadrature D: transit 2353: A single line of position combined with a dead-reckoning position results in a(n) __________. A: estimated position B: assumed position C: fix D: running fix 2354: A vessel is heading magnetic east and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 093. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the blue ends of the magnets are to port you should raise the athwartships tray. B: If the red ends of magnets are to port you should lower the athwartships tray. C: If the red ends of the magnets are aft you should lower the fore-and-aft tray. D: If the blue ends of the magnets are forward you should raise 2356: As observed from the Earth, the angle between lines from the Earth to the Sun and the Earth to an inferior planet is known as __________. A: elongation B: conjunction C: opposition D: quadrature 2358: Altair is found in what constellation?

A: Hercules B: Cygnus C: Aquila D: Capricorn 2360: What U.S. agency is responsible for NAVAREA warnings? A: Coast Guard B: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration C: National Ocean Service D: National Imagery and Mapping Agency 2361: The range of tide is the ___________. A: maximum depth of the water at high tide B: duration of time between high and low tide C: distance the tide moves out from the shore D: difference between the heights of high and low tide 2362: You have completed the magnetic compass adjustments on magnetic east and magnetic south. The vessel is now steady on magnetic north but the compass reads 004. Which action should be taken? A: Use the Flinders bar and adjust the compass until it reads B: Use the fore-and-aft magnets and adjust the compass until it reads 000. C: Use the athwartships magnets and adjust the compass until it reads 002. D: Use the athwartships magnets and adjust the compass until

2364: The immediate surroundings of what constellation contain the most first magnitude stars? A: Libra B: Cassiopeia C: Pegasus

D: Orion 2366: The major problem with Moon sights is the ________________. A: rapid changes in GHA and declination introduce errors into the calculations B: lack of a well defined limb during certain phases and positions in the sky C: approximations used in the solution caused by the variable horizontal parallax D: augmentation effect caused by the relatively short distance 2369: Which magnetic compass corrector(s) CANNOT be set on a heading of magnetic east or magnetic west? A: Heeling magnet B: Flinders bar C: Fore-and-aft magnets D: All of the above can be set on magnetic east or magnetic

2373: The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water is the _________________. A: actual water depth B: range of tide C: charted depth D: height of tide 2374: The largest of the navigational planets is _____________. A: Mars B: Venus C: Jupiter D: Saturn 2375: The shortest distance between any two points on earth defines a __________.

A: small circle B: great circle C: rhumb line D: hyperbola 2376: A large group of stars revolving around a center is known as a __________________. A: cluster B: shower C: constellation D: galaxy 2378: Which light signal indicates that you may approach the lock? A: Flashing red B: Flashing amber C: Steady amber D: Steady green 2379: The winter solstice is the point where the Sun is at ______________. A: maximum declination north B: maximum declination south C: 0 declination going to northerly declinations D: 0 declination going to southerly declinations 2380: The navigation regulations applicable to a U.S. inland waterway can be found in the _________. A: Notices to Mariners B: Channel Reports C: Sailing Directions D: Coast Pilots

2381: The difference between the heights of low and high tide is the _____. A: period B: distance C: depth D: range 2382: What causes geocentric parallax? A: The varying distance between the Earth and Moon. B: The change in the Moon's position relative to the stars when viewed from the Earth's surface, as compared to the Earth's center. C: The rapid change in declination of the Moon causes a rotational oscillation of its axis. D: The nearness of the Moon causes an apparent increase in 2386: The path that the Sun appears to take among the stars is the ___________. A: zodiac B: Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere C: ecliptic D: line of apsides 2388: The reference point for determination of GMT is the passage of the mean sun over what line? A: First point of Aries B: Observer's meridian C: 0 longitude D: 180 longitude 2389: The autumnal equinox is the point where the Sun is at _____. A: maximum declination north B: maximum declination south C: 0 declination going to northerly declinations

D: 0 declination going to southerly declinations 2390: You are in a channel in U.S. waters near an industrial plant with a load/discharge facility for barges. You hear a siren being sounded at the facility. What does this indicate? A: There is danger at the facility due to a fire or cargo release. B: A towboat with a hazardous cargo barge is being moved to or from the facility. C: The facility is warning a barge to shut down transfer operations due to weather conditions (electrical storms, tornado, etc.). D: A barge at the facility has commenced loading or discharging 2392: The point where the Sun is at maximum declination north or south is _________________. A: aphelion B: perihelion C: an equinox D: a solstice 2394: A vessel is heading magnetic east and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 093. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the red ends of the magnets are aft, and the fore-and-aft tray is at the top, you should remove some magnets. B: If the red ends of the magnet are aft, and the fore-and-aft tray is at the bottom, you should reverse the magnets. C: If the red ends of the magnets are aft you should raise the fore-and-aft tray. D: If the blue ends of the magnets are forward you should 2396: Perihelion is the point where the Sun _____________________. A: is nearest to the Earth B: is farthest from the Earth C: is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Moon D: and Moon and Earth are in line

2400: You are in a channel in U.S. waters near an industrial plant with a load/discharge facility for barges. You see an emergency rotating flashing light on the facility light up. What does this indicate? A: A barge at the facility has commenced transferring a hazardous cargo. B: A barge carrying a hazardous cargo is mooring or unmooring at the facility. C: The facility is warning a barge to shut down transfer operations due to weather conditions (electrical storm, tornado, hurricane, etc.). D: There is danger at the facility due to a fire or cargo

2412: The permanent magnetism of a vessel may change in polarity due to ________________. A: being moored for a long time on one heading B: being struck by lighting C: steaming from the north magnetic hemisphere to the south magnetic hemisphere D: loading a homogenous magnetic cargo such as steel plate, 2416: An orange and white buoy indicating a vessel-exclusion area will be marked with what symbol? A: Open-faced diamond B: Diamond with a cross C: Circle D: Square

2419: A backlash below a lock is defined as a _____________. A: current setting your vessel on the wall B: current setting into the lock chamber C: an eddy working along the lower guide wall D: current setting counterclockwise

2422: The dimmest stars that could be reasonably used for navigational purposes are of what magnitude? A: First B: Third C: Sixth D: Tenth 2423: IN REGION A of the IALA Buoyage System, when entering from seaward, the starboard side of a channel would be marked by a _____________. A: red conical buoy B: green conical buoy C: red can buoy D: green can buoy 2425: A vessel's position should be plotted using bearings of ________________. A: fixed objects on shore B: buoys at a distance C: buoys close by D: All of the above 2426: You are in charge of a power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers. You must keep out of the way of _____________________. A: a sail vessel descending the river B: a power-driven vessel ascending the river C: a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver crossing the river D: All of the above 2432: A time diagram is a diagram of the celestial sphere as observed from above the ___________________. A: south celestial pole

B: north celestial pole C: observer's meridian D: Greenwich meridian 2434: A vessel is heading magnetic east and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 093. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the red ends of the magnets are aft you should lower the fore-and-aft tray. B: If the red ends of the magnets are forward, and the fore-and-aft tray is at the bottom, you should remove some magnets. C: If the red ends of the magnets are to port you should raise the athwartships tray. D: If the red ends of the magnets are to port, and the 2435: What is a lighted safe water mark fitted with to aid in its identification? A: A red and white octagon B: Red and white retroreflective material C: A sequential number D: A spherical topmark 2436: Aphelion is the point where the Sun _____________________. A: and Moon and Earth form a right angle B: and Moon and Earth are in line C: crosses the celestial equator D: is farthest from the Earth 2437: When daylight savings time is kept, the times of tide and current calculations must be adjusted. One way of doing this is to _________________. A: add 15 to the standard meridian when calculating the time differences B: apply no correction as the times at the reference stations are adjusted for daylight savings time C: add one hour to the times listed for the reference stations D: subtract one hour from the times listed for the subordinate

2438: The radar control that reduces weak echoes out to a limited distance from the ship is the __________. A: sensitivity time control (sea-clutter control) B: receiver gain control C: brilliance control D: fast time constant (differentiator) 2452: The permanent magnetism of a vessel may change in strength due to _________________. A: the nature of the cargo being carried B: changes in heading C: major structural repair D: All of the above 2456: An orange and white buoy marking an area where operating restrictions are in effect will be marked with which symbol? A: Open-faced diamond B: Diamond with a cross C: Circle D: Rectangle

2459: The controlling depth of the river is ___________. A: the minimum depth of the river prescribed in the channel maintenance program B: the edge of a dredged channel C: the highest level to which the river may rise without flooding D: the least available water in a channel which limits the

2462: Under ideal viewing conditions, the dimmest star that can be seen with the unaided eye is of what magnitude?

A: First B: Third C: Fourth D: Sixth 2466: On the Western Rivers, a vessel crossing a river must ______. A: only keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel descending the river B: keep out of the way of any vessel descending the river C: keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel ascending or descending the river D: keep out of the way of any vessel ascending or descending 2469: A tow that is properly aligned to pass through a narrow opening between two bridge piers is "________________". A: on course B: headed fair C: holding on D: in shape 2472: The Sun is closest to the Earth in what month? A: October B: July C: April D: January 2474: A vessel is heading magnetic north and its magnetic compass indicates a heading of 356. What action should be taken to remove this error during compass adjustment? A: If the blue ends of the magnets are to port, and the athwartships tray is at the top, you should remove some of the magnets. B: If the blue ends of the magnets are to starboard, and the athwartships tray is at the bottom, you should remove some magnets.

C: If the red ends of the magnets are to starboard, and the athwartships tray is at the bottom, you should reverse the magnets. D: If the blue ends of the magnets are to starboard, you should 2476: At meridian transit, the diagram used by a navigator to illustrate the angles involved is based on the ____________. A: celestial equator as observed from above the south celestial pole B: celestial equator as observed from above the north celestial pole C: plane of the observer's meridian D: plane of the Greenwich meridian

2479: The equation of time measures the _______________. A: difference between local apparent time and Greenwich apparent time B: longitude in time units C: difference between sidereal time and local time at the Greenwich meridian D: time between the passage of the mean sun and the apparent 2482: When a vessel changes course from one cardinal heading to another cardinal heading while adjusting the compass, which action should be taken? A: The course change should be made rapidly to prevent transient induced magnetism while passing the intercardinal headings. B: After the new heading is reached, the vessel should steam on that course for at least two minutes before the adjustment. C: During the course change, you should gently tap the compass to remove any error caused by friction on the pivot bearing. D: After steadying on the new heading, the compass card 2483: A white buoy with an orange rectangle on it is used to indicate __________________. A: general information B: an exclusion area

C: danger D: a controlled area

2489: You are approaching a drawbridge and must pass through during a scheduled closure period. What signal should you sound? A: Five short blasts B: Two prolonged, two short blasts C: Three prolonged blasts D: Three short blasts, two prolonged blasts 2490: A vertex of the navigational triangle is NOT located at the _________. A: elevated pole B: celestial body C: zenith D: coaltitude 2492: A star that suddenly becomes several magnitudes brighter and then gradually fades is a __________________. A: double star B: variable star C: nova D: nebula

2496: An orange and white buoy marking a danger area will have what symbol on it? A: Open-faced diamond B: Diamond with a cross C: Circle D: Square

2498: The light characteristic of flashing is used in the Aids to Navigation System on the Western Rivers for lights on _____________. A: the right descending bank B: the left descending bank C: preferred channel buoys D: daymarks with no lateral significance 2499: The "head of the bend" is the ____________. A: top or upstream beginning of a bend B: bottom or downstream beginning of a bend C: midpoint or center radius of a bend D: center line or apex of a bend 2500: When correcting the sextant altitude to apparent altitude you are correcting for inaccuracies in the reading and ____. A: for inaccuracies in the reference level B: the equivalent reading at the center of the body C: the equivalent reading from the center of the Earth D: the bending of the rays of light from the body 2502: The major factor that causes the color difference between a red star (Betelgeuse) and a blue star (Rigel) is ________. A: its surface temperature B: the elevation above the horizon C: the mass of the star D: the contrast to nearby stars 2509: All persons or vessels within the lock area, including the lock approach channels, come under the authority of the ___________. A: dockmaster B: dock captain

C: lockmaster D: lock foreman 2510: When correcting apparent altitude to observed altitude, you do NOT apply a correction for _____. A: the equivalent reading to the center of the body B: the equivalent reading from the center of the Earth C: the bending of the rays of light from the body D: inaccuracies in the reference level 2513: Most modern Loran-C receivers automatically detect station blink which _____________. A: indicates the station is transmitting normally B: automatically shuts down the receiver C: causes the receiver to shift automatically to another Loran chain D: triggers alarm indicators to warn the operator 2514: Sidereal time is NOT used ____________________. A: as the basis for star charts B: to enter a star finder C: in sight reduction using Pub 249 D: in sight reductions of planet observations 2516: Apparent time is based on _________________. A: a fictitious sun moving along the celestial equator B: the visible sun moving along the ecliptic C: the Moon's motion in relation to the Sun D: the movement of the first point of Aries 2518: In low latitudes, the full Moon will always rise at about ___________. A: sunrise

B: 1200 LMT C: sunset D: 2400 LMT 2519: The standard time meridian for zone description -12 is _____________. A: 165.0 E B: 172.5 E C: 180.0 D: 172.5 W 2520: When correcting the sextant altitude to apparent altitude you are correcting for inaccuracies in the reference level and _____. A: the equivalent reading to the center of the body B: the equivalent reading from the center of the Earth C: for inaccuracies in the instrument D: the bending of the rays of light from the body 2525: Daylight savings time is a form of zone time that adopts the time _____________. A: two zones to the west B: two zones to the east C: one zone to the west D: one zone to the east

2527: In the doldrums you can expect _______________. A: steady, constant winds B: frequent rain showers and thunderstorms C: steep pressure gradients D: low relative humidity

2530: The distance between any two meridians measured along a parallel of latitude _________________. A: increases in north latitude and decreases in south latitude B: decreases as DLO increases C: increases with increased latitude D: decreases with increased latitude 2536: A revised print of a chart is made ___________________. A: after every major hydrographic survey of the area covered by the chart B: when there are numerous corrections to be made or the corrections are extensive C: when a low-stock situation occurs and minor corrections are made D: every two years to update the magnetic variation information 2538: The light characteristic of composite group flashing (2 + 1) is used in the Aids to Navigation System on the Western Rivers for lights on _____________. A: the right descending bank B: the left descending bank C: preferred-channel buoys D: daymarks with no lateral significance 2539: Under the IALA cardinal system, a mark with quick white light showing 3 flashes every 10 seconds indicates that the safest water in the area is on the ___________. A: north side of the mark B: west side of the mark C: east side of the mark D: south side of the mark 2540: The distance between any two meridians measured along a parallel of latitude and expressed in miles is the ______. A: difference in longitude

B: mid-longitude C: departure D: meridian angle 2542: Which magnetic compass corrector(s) CANNOT be set while the vessel is on a heading of magnetic north or magnetic south? A: Athwartships magnets B: Heeling magnet C: Flinders bar D: All of the above can be set on magnetic north or magnetic

2546: A structure, usually made of stone, or cement pilings, which extends from the bank at approximately right angles to the current is called a ____________. A: dike B: revetment C: cutoff D: crib

2560: A plane that cuts the Earth's surface at any angle and passes through the center will always form _______________. A: the equator B: a great circle C: a small circle D: a meridian 2566: When the time is based on the movement of the visible Sun along the ecliptic the time is known as _______________. A: real time B: visible time

C: apparent time D: mean time 2567: When outbound from a U.S. port, a buoy displaying a flashing red light indicates ____________. A: a sharp turn in the channel to the right B: a wreck to be left on the vessel's starboard side C: a junction with the preferred channel to the left D: the port side of the channel 2569: The mean sun used to measure time moves ___________________. A: along the ecliptic at 15 per hour B: along the celestial equator at 15 per day C: along the ecliptic at 15 per day D: along the celestial equator at 15 per hour 2570: A plane that cuts the Earth's surface and passes through the poles will always form _________________. A: the equator B: a loxodromic curve C: a small circle D: a meridian

2579: A phase correction may be applicable to correct the sextant altitude correction of ________________. A: any star

B: the Sun C: third magnitude stars only D: some planets 2580: The angle at the pole measured through 180 from the prime meridian to the meridian of a point is known as ___________. A: the departure B: the polar arc C: longitude D: Greenwich hour angle

2583: You are in the Northern Hemisphere and a tropical wave is located 200 miles due west of your position. Where will the wave be located 24 hours later? A: In the same place B: Closer and to the west C: Closer and to the east D: Farther away to the west 2586: A chart has extensive corrections to be made to it. When these are made and the chart is again printed, the chart issue is a _____________. A: first edition B: new edition C: revised edition D: reprint

2588: You are approaching an open drawbridge and sound the proper signal. You receive no acknowledgment from the bridge. Which action should you take? A: Approach with caution and proceed through the open draw.

B: Approach under full control to a position no closer than 400 yards from the bridge and await a signal from the bridge. C: Hold in the channel as a vessel is closing the bridge from the other direction. D: Resound the opening signal and do not pass through 2589: Under the IALA cardinal system, a mark with a quick white light showing 6 flashes followed by one long flash indicates that the safest water is on the ___________. A: north side of the mark B: west side of the mark C: east side of the mark D: south side of the mark 2590: A plane perpendicular to the polar axis will never form what line on the Earth's surface? A: Great circle B: Equator C: Small circle D: Meridian 2592: A deadhead is a(n) _____________. A: tree or log awash in a nearly vertical position B: crew member who refuses to work C: upstream end of a land wall D: buoy that is adrift

2596: The abbreviation L.W.R.P. on the navigation maps means ___________. A: low water reference plane B: low winter runoff point C: least water river plane D: land wall reference point

2597: You determine your vessel's position by taking a range and bearing to a buoy. Your position will be plotted as a(n) ___________. A: fix B: running fix C: estimated position D: dead-reckoning position 2598: A vessel is proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers when another vessel is sighted moving upstream. Which vessel has the right of way? A: The vessel moving upstream against the current B: The vessel moving downstream with a following current C: The vessel located more towards the channel centerline D: The vessel with the least amount of maneuverability 2600: A parallel of latitude other than the equator is a _______________. A: great circle B: loxodromic curve C: small circle D: gnomonic curve 2602: The lunar day is also known as the __________________. A: lunitidal interval B: vulgar establishment of the port C: nodal day D: tidal day 2604: A sidereal day is approximately how much shorter than a solar day? A: 4 minutes B: 8 minutes C: 12 minutes

D: 16 minutes 2606: The measurement of local time is based on the passage of the Sun over the _________________. A: upper branch of the observer's meridian B: lower branch of the observer's meridian C: upper branch of the Greenwich meridian D: lower branch of the Greenwich meridian 2608: You should plot your dead reckoning position __________. A: from every estimated position B: every three minutes in pilotage waters C: from every fix or running fix D: only in pilotage waters 2610: A line on the Earth parallel to the equator is a _______________. A: gnomonic curve B: small circle C: meridian D: great circle 2619: In low latitudes, a first quarter Moon will always rise at about ______________. A: sunrise B: 1200 LMT C: sunset D: 2400 LMT 2620: The navigator is concerned with three systems of coordinates. Which system is not of major concern? A: Terrestrial B: Ecliptic

C: Celestial horizon D: Celestial equator 2625: Stormy weather is usually associated with regions of _____. A: high barometric pressure B: changing barometric pressure C: low barometric pressure D: steady barometric pressure 2626: What information is found in the chart title? A: Date of the first edition B: Date of the edition and, if applicable, the revision C: Information on the sounding datum D: Information on which IALA buoyage system applies 2627: Stormy weather is usually associated with regions of _________. A: high barometric pressure B: low barometric pressure C: steady barometric pressure D: changing barometric pressure 2628: A drawbridge may use visual signals to acknowledge a vessel's request to open the draw. Which signal indicates that the draw will NOT be opened immediately? A: A flashing amber light B: A fixed red light C: A white flag raised and lowered vertically D: A flashing white light 2629: Under the buoyage system, which topmark in illustration D022NG is used on a special mark? A: A

B: B C: C D: D 2630: In the celestial equator system of coordinates what is NOT equivalent to the longitude of the Earth system of coordinates? A: SHA B: t C: LHA D: Zn 2631: The magnitude of three stars is indicated. Which star is the brightest? A: Canopus - 0.9 B: Vega + 0.1 C: Antares + 1.2 D: Cannot be determined; magnitude indicates size not 2632: A section of the river that is narrower than usual and is often navigable from bank to bank is a _______________. A: chute B: stabilized channel C: slough D: navigable pass

2636: You are ascending a river and exchanging navigational information via radiotelephone with a descending vessel. If the descending vessel advises you to "watch for the set" above point X, what would you expect to encounter above point X? A: An increase in current velocity B: Slack water C: Shallow water

D: A sideways movement of your vessel 2638: A vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers has the right of way over _______________. A: vessels ascending the river B: vessels descending the river C: all vessels ascending and descending the river D: None of the above 2640: In the celestial equator system of coordinates what is the equivalent to the meridians of the Earth system of coordinates? A: Horizon B: Hour circles C: Vertical circles D: Parallel of declination 2642: Local sidereal time is equal to the ______________. A: GHA of Aries minus 180 B: SHA of Aries C: LHA of Aries D: right ascension of Aries plus 180 2644: The sidereal day begins _____________________. A: when the sun is over the first point of Aries B: when the first point of Aries is over 180 longitude C: when the first point of Aries is over the upper branch of the reference meridian D: at 0000 on 1 January (Sidereal Date) 2646: During daylight savings time the meridian used for determining the time is located farther _______________. A: east

B: west C: east in west longitude and west in east longitude D: west in west longitude and east in east longitude 2648: The 3-cm radar as compared to a 10-cm radar with similar specifications will ____________. A: give better range performance in rain, hail, etc. B: display small targets in a mass of dense sea clutter at a greater range C: have less sea return in choppy rough seas D: display a more maplike presentation for inshore navigation

2650: In the celestial equator system of coordinates what is equivalent to the colatitude of the Earth system of coordinates? A: Coaltitude B: Zenith distance C: Polar distance D: Declination 2651: Low pressure disturbances which travel along the intertropical convergence zone are called _____________. A: tropical waves B: tropical disturbances C: permanent waves D: tidal waves

2659: IN REGION A of the IALA Buoyage System, when entering from seaward, the port side of a channel would be marked by a ____________. A: black can buoy

B: red conical buoy C: black conical buoy D: red can buoy 2660: In the celestial equator system of coordinates what is equivalent to the longitude of the Earth system of coordinates? A: Zenith distance B: Azimuth angle C: Declination D: Greenwich hour angle 2664: The Light List shows a lighted aid to navigation on the right bank. This means that the light can be seen on the port side of a vessel _______________. A: crossing the river B: descending the river C: ascending the river D: proceeding towards sea

2669: Under the IALA Buoyage System, which topmark in illustration D023NG will be displayed on a safe water mark? A: A B: B C: C D: D 2670: The angle that is measured westward from the first point of Aries to the hour circle of the body along the celestial equator is the _________________. A: Greenwich sidereal angle B: local sidereal time C: sidereal hour angle

D: azimuth angle 2672: When you are steering on a pair of range lights and find the upper light is in line above the lower light, you should __________. A: continue on the present course B: come left C: come right D: wait until the lights are no longer in a vertical line 2673: A bluff bar is a bar ___________________. A: extending out from a bluff alongside the river B: that tends to give a false indication of its position C: that has a sharp drop off into deep water D: that is perpendicular to the current

2675: When you are steering on a pair of range lights and find the upper light is in line above the lower light, you should _________. A: come left B: continue on the present course C: come right D: wait until the lights are no longer in a vertical line 2676: The place where a channel moves from along one bank of the river over to the other bank of the river is called a _______. A: draft B: cutoff C: draw D: crossing

2680: The angle measured eastward from the vernal equinox along the celestial equator often expressed in time units is the ___________________. A: Greenwich sidereal time B: right ascension C: local sidereal time D: sidereal hour angle 2682: Sidereal time is used by navigators when ________________. A: used with the equation of time B: used in the form of LHA Aries C: calculating the time of moonrise D: determining local apparent time 2683: A vessel's position should be plotted using bearings of ________________. A: buoys close at hand B: fixed known objects on shore C: fixed objects D: All of the above 2684: The maximum difference between mean time and apparent time is __________. A: equal to the longitude expressed in time units B: about 16 minutes C: the difference between the GHA of mean sun and the first point of Aries D: 15 of arc 2686: The standard time meridian for description +12 is ____________. A: 172.5 E B: 180.0 C: 172.5 W

D: 165.0 W 2688: The 10-cm radar as compared to a 3-cm radar of similar specifications will ____________. A: be more suitable for river and harbor navigation B: provide better range performance on low lying targets during good weather and calm seas C: have a wider horizontal beam width D: have more sea return during rough sea conditions 2690: Right ascension is primarily used by the navigator for __________. A: calculating amplitudes B: calculating great circle sailings by the Agiton method C: entering the Air Navigation Tables (Selected Stars) Pub 249 D: plotting on star finders

2695: You are plotting a running fix in an area where there is a determinable current. How should this current be treated in determining the position? A: The drift should be added to the ship's speed. B: The current should be ignored. C: The course and speed made good should be determined and used to advance the LOP. D: The set should be applied to the second bearing.

2700: In the horizon system of coordinates what is equivalent to the meridian angle of the celestial equator system? A: Azimuth angle B: Zenith distance C: Colatitude D: Altitude

2704: The Light List shows a lighted aid to navigation on the right bank. This means that the light can be seen on the starboard side of a vessel _____________. A: proceeding from seaward B: crossing the river C: ascending the river D: descending the river 2705: Information about the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents is found in the _____. A: Tidal Current Tables B: Mariner's Guide C: Tide Tables D: Nautical Almanac

2707: You will find information about the duration of slack water in the _____. A: Tidal Current Tables B: Tide Tables C: American Practical Navigator D: Sailing Directions

2710: In the horizon system of coordinates what is equivalent to the local hour angle of the celestial equator system? A: Altitude B: Azimuth C: Zenith distance D: Colongitude 2711: Information about currents on the Pacific Coast of the U. S. are found in the _____.

A: Tidal Current Tables B: Nautical Almanac C: Tide Tables D: Ocean Current Tables 2712: A bold reef is a reef ____________. A: with part of it extending above the water B: that can be detected by water turbulence C: that drops off sharply D: perpendicular to the current 2714: A current moving across a lock entrance toward the river or toward the dam is called a(n) _________. A: cutoff B: outdraft C: lockwash D: springpool

2721: You are plotting a running fix. How many fixed objects are needed to take your lines of position from? A: One B: Two C: Three D: None 2722: The paths of intended travel between three or more points is the _______________. A: course B: track C: bearing

D: course over the ground 2724: What condition indicates that your radar needs maintenance? A: Serrated range rings B: Indirect echoes C: Multiple echoes D: Blind sector 2725: A position that is obtained by using two or more intersecting lines of position taken at nearly the same time, is a(n) ___________. A: estimated position B: dead-reckoning position C: running fix D: fix

2737: A lateral system buoy displaying a quick light ____________. A: should be passed close aboard on either side B: indicates that special caution is required C: is used at a channel bifurcation or junction D: is painted with red and white vertical stripes 2738: While navigating in fog off a coastline of steep cliffs, you hear the echo of the ship's fog horn 3 seconds after the signal was sounded. What is the distance to the shore? A: 1100 yards B: 872 yards C: 550 yards D: 792 yards

2741: A general chart could have a scale of _____. A: 1:200,000 B: 1:1,000,000 C: 1:50,000 D: not more than 1:25,000 2742: A white diamond daymark with an orange border is a(n) _____. A: special mark B: information or regulatory mark C: lateral aid on the intracoastal waterway D: safe water mark 2744: The standard atmospheric pressure measured in inches of mercury is _____________. A: 29.92 B: 500.0 C: 760.0 D: 1013.2 2746: What is used to measure wind velocity? A: Psychrometer B: Barometer C: Wind sock D: Anemometer 2750: When pushing a tow and approaching barges tied off to the shore, you should _______________. A: increase speed so you will pass faster B: decrease speed while passing so you won't create a suction C: do nothing different as the barges should be tied off properly

D: move to the opposite side of the channel from the barges and

2760: You are pushing a tow ahead, at high speed, near the right hand bank of a canal. The forces affecting your towboat and tow will tend to ______. A: push both the head of the tow and the stern of the towboat away from the right hand bank B: push the head of the tow away from, and pull the stern of the towboat into, the right hand bank C: pull both the head of the tow and the stern of the towboat into the right hand bank D: pull the head of the tow into, and push the stern of the 2766: In low latitudes, the high(s) of the diurnal variation of pressure occur(s) at __________________. A: noon B: noon and midnight C: 1000 and 2200 D: 1600 2768: Which type of daymark is used to mark the starboard side of the channel when entering from sea? A: Red and white octagon B: Black and white diamond C: Red triangle D: Green square 2769: If your vessel must pass through a draw during a scheduled closure period, what signal should you sound to request the opening of the draw? A: One prolonged blast followed by one short blast B: Three short blasts C: One prolonged blast followed by three short blasts D: Five short blasts

2770: What is most likely to happen when you push a multiple tow into a countercurrent? A: Going upstream you will make better speed with no danger involved. B: Going downstream you will be slowed down but will keep control of the tow. C: There is a good chance you will break up the tow. D: No danger exists as long as you steer a straight course 2772: The direction in which a vessel should be steered between two points is the _________________. A: course B: heading C: bearing D: course over the ground 2774: Your radar is set on a true motion display. Which of the following will NOT appear to move across the PPI scope? A: Echoes from a buoy B: Own ship's marker C: Echo from a ship on the same course at the same speed D: Echo from a ship on a reciprocal course at the same speed 2776: For a well made and well maintained sextant, the maximum value of which correction is usually so small that it can be ignored? A: Personal correction B: Instrument correction C: Phase D: Dip correction 2777: A sailing chart could have a scale of _____. A: not more than 1:25,000 B: 1:35,000

C: 1:100,000 D: 1:700,000 2778: A special daymark is a _______________. A: red-and-white octagon B: daymark with a yellow stripe on it C: green square D: yellow diamond

2780: You are pushing a tow ahead and passing close to another towboat which is pushing ahead in the same direction (you are overtaking). After the towheads pass close alongside ___________. A: you will gain speed B: both boats will gain speed C: the tows will tend to drift apart D: the tows will tend to drift together 2782: Your radar is set on a true motion display. Which of the following will appear to move across the PPI scope. A: Own ship's marker B: Echo from a ship at anchor C: Echoes from land masses D: All of the above 2789: In fog, when homing on a radiobeacon from a large navigational buoy, you should ______________. A: alter course as soon as the fog signal is heard B: apply the conversion angle to the received signal's bearing C: disconnect the calibration cam (if so equipped) D: ensure that the bearing moves aft

2790: A towboat has the same draft as the barges it is pushing ahead. If the distance from the stern of the towboat to the head of the tow is 800 feet, where is the approximate location of the pivot point of the unit? A: At the head of the tow B: 250 feet from the head of the tow C: 400 feet from the head of the tow D: 600 feet from the head of the tow

2794: The standard atmospheric pressure in millibars is _________. A: 760.0 B: 938.9 C: 1000.0 D: 1013.2 2796: The correction tables in the Nautical Almanac for use with Moon sights do NOT include the effects of ________________. A: instrument error B: augmentation C: semidiameter D: parallax

2800: Where is the pivot point of a towboat with a tow ahead? A: One-third the length of the combined unit forward of the towboat B: One-third the length of the combined unit back from the head C: At the head of the towboat D: One-half the length of the combined unit 2801: Mean high water is used _____.

A: as the reference for soundings on the Gulf coast of the U.S. B: to indicate the shoreline where there is a large tidal fluctuation C: as the reference plane for bottom contour lines D: as the sounding datum for rivers, lakes, etc. regulated by

2804: The altitude at LAN may be observed by starting several minutes in advance and continuing until a maximum altitude occurs. This procedure should not be used ____________. A: when the declination and latitude are of different names B: when the declination is greater than and the same name as the latitude C: if the vessel is stopped or making bare steerageway D: on a fast vessel on northerly or southerly headings

2809: The diurnal variation of pressure is not visible in the middle latitudes in winter because ______________. A: it is masked by the pressure changes of moving weather systems B: the decreased gravitational effect from the sun causes the variation to fade C: the decreased average temperature is less than the critical temperature D: the increased Coriolis force disperses the pressure 2810: When steering a tow downstream around the shape of a sand bar, and staying on the proper side of the buoys, an operator should be cautious of _________________. A: eddies under the bar B: swift current under the bar causing loss of control C: cross-currents pushing the tow away from the bar D: cross-currents pushing the tow into the bar 2812: A line of position from a celestial observation is a segment of a __________________.

A: circle of equal altitude B: parallel of declination C: parallel of altitude D: vertical circle 2814: In low latitudes the range of the diurnal variation of pressure is up to ________________. A: 0.5 millibar B: 3.0 millibars C: 6.0 millibars D: 10.0 millibars 2816: The length of a wave is the length _____________. A: of the wave's crest B: of the wave's trough C: measured from crest to trough D: measured from crest to crest 2819: The time interval between successive wave crests is called ________. A: wave period B: wavelength C: frequency D: significant wave height 2820: A towboat is pushing barges ahead at a dangerously fast speed when ______________. A: the towboat vibrates when backing down B: the roostertail exceeds the height of the main deck C: a strain is placed on the face wires D: water comes over the foredeck of the lead barges 2821: The height of tide is the ___________________.

A: difference between the depth of the water at high tide and the depth of the water at low tide B: depth of water at a specific time due to tidal effect C: difference between the depth of the water and the area's tidal datum D: difference between the depth of the water and the high water 2822: While navigating in fog off a coastline of steep cliffs, you hear the echo of the ships fog horn 2 seconds after the signal was sounded. What is the distance to the shore? A: 360 yards B: 320 yards C: 280 yards D: 140 yards 2824: When you turn on the fast time constant (differentiator) control of a radar it will _____________. A: enhance weak target echoes and brighten them on the PPI B: reduce clutter over the entire PPI by shortening the echoes C: only suppress weak targets to a limited distance from the ship (sea clutter) D: reduce the beam width to provide a map-like presentation for

2828: The daily recurring pattern of pressure changes most noticeable in low latitudes is the ______________. A: daily lapse reading B: diurnal variation of pressure C: pressure tendency D: synoptic pressure

2830: The proper way to approach a downstream lock where there is an outdraft is to be ___________. A: wide out from the land wall, keeping the stern in at all times

B: wide out from the land wall, keeping the stern out at all times C: close in to the land wall, keeping the stern in at all times D: close in to the land wall, keeping the stern out at all 2831: A coastal chart could have a scale of _____. A: not more than 1:25,000 B: 1:35,000 C: 1:100,000 D: 1:500,000 2832: The Light List indicates that a dayboard is a type MR. You should _____. A: leave it on either side B: look for the other dayboard forming the range C: look for an all red daymark D: check to enter the correct channel at this junction daymark 2836: The correction tables in the front of the Nautical Almanac for use with Sun sights do NOT include the effects of _____. A: mean refraction B: parallax C: semidiameter D: irradiation

2839: Privately maintained aids to navigation included in the Light List ___________. A: are painted white and must use a white light if lighted B: must be conspicuously marked by a signboard with the words "PRIVATE AID" C: must conform to the standards of the U.S. Aids to Navigation System D: are not permitted in or along first-class waterways and may

2843: A position obtained by applying ONLY your vessel's course and speed to a known position is a _____________________. A: fix B: running fix C: dead-reckoning position D: probable position 2844: The signal from a ramark will show on the PPI as a _______. A: coded signal on the same bearing and at a greater range then the transponder B: circle surrounding the transponder C: radial line from the transponder to the center of the PPI D: dashed circle at the same range as the transponder 2846: Which type of daymark is used to mark the port side of the channel when entering from sea? A: Red and white octagon B: Black and white diamond C: Red triangle D: Green square 2851: You determine your vessel's position by taking a range and bearing to a buoy. Your position will be plotted as a(n) _____________. A: dead-reckoning position B: estimated position C: running fix D: fix

2854: The distance in miles between the circle of equal altitude for the observed altitude (Ho) and the circle of equal altitude for the computed altitude (Hc) is the __________.

A: equation of time B: zenith distance C: intercept D: zenith angle 2862: When slanted letters are used to spell the name of a charted object you know the ___________. A: object is only a hazard to vessels drawing in excess of 20 feet B: position is approximate or doubtful C: object is always visible D: object may cover and uncover with the tide 2875: A harbor chart could have a scale of _____. A: not more than 1:25,000 B: 1:35,000 C: 1:150,000 D: not less than 1:500,000 2886: On mid-ocean waters, the height of a wind-generated wave is not affected by the ____________. A: water depth exceeding 100 feet B: fetch C: wind's velocity D: duration of the wind

2894: Fetch is the ________________. A: distance a wave travels between formation and decay B: stretch of water over which a wave-forming wind blows C: time in seconds required for two crests to pass a given point D: measurement of a wave's steepness 2895: A white buoy with an orange rectangle on it is a(n) _______. A: junction buoy B: safe water buoy C: informational buoy D: All of the above 2896: You are navigating in pilotage waters. The maximum time between fixes should be about ____________. A: 5 minutes B: 30 minutes C: 1 hour D: 4 hours 2898: The adjustments to your sextant while correcting for the error of collimation are made by turning two screws bearing on the frame. How are these screws turned? A: Tighten them both in steps, first one then the other B: Loosen them both in steps, first one then the other C: Tighten one first then loosen the other D: Loosen one first then tighten the other 2902: The direction a vessel is pointed at any given time is the ________. A: course B: track C: heading

D: course over the ground 2904: Your radar displays your ship off center. As you proceed on your course, your ship's marker moves on the PPI scope while echoes from land masses remain stationary. What is this display called? A: Off center B: True motion C: Stabilized D: Head up 2906: The accuracy of an azimuth circle can be checked by ________. A: sighting a terrestrial range in line and comparing the observed bearing against the charted bearing B: aligning the relative bearing markings so that 000 is on the lubber's line and the line of sight passes over the center of the compass C: ensuring that the alignment marks on the inner face of the circle are in line with those on the repeater on relative bearings of 000 and 090 D: comparing differences between the observed azimuth and the

2910: You are taking bearings on two known objects ashore. The BEST fix is obtained when the angle between the lines of position is _______________. A: 60 B: 45 C: 90 D: 30 2912: Error in RDF bearings may be induced by various conditions. What would probably NOT affect an RDF bearing? A: The great circle radio wave path to the transmitter being parallel to a coastline B: A skywave contaminating the ground wave C: The ground wave crossing a land mass between the transmitter and your vessel

D: Sunspot effect on bearings taken around noon

2914: A daymark with red and green bands, with red uppermost, will have the shape indicated by which letter in illustration D045NG? A: A B: B C: C D: D 2916: You take a bearing of 191 and 313 to two objects. Which bearing of a third object will give the best fix? A: 022 B: 131 C: 211 D: 249 2923: You should plot your dead reckoning position ___________. A: from every estimated position B: from every fix or running fix C: every three minutes in pilotage waters D: only in pilotage waters 2925: A single line of position combined with a dead-reckoning position results in a(n) _____________. A: running fix B: fix C: assumed position D: estimated position 2928: You are in a buoyed channel at night and pass a lighted buoy with an irregular characteristic. You should report this to the ___________.

A: Coast Guard B: harbor master C: Corps of Engineers D: National Ocean Service

2931: The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water is the _________________. A: range of tide B: height of tide C: actual water depth D: charted depth 2932: If the main channel under a bridge is marked with lights of the lateral system the adjacent bridge piers should be marked with ________. A: occulting white lights B: fixed yellow lights C: fixed white lights D: flashing yellow lights

2941: During daylight savings time the meridian used for determining the time is located farther _____________. A: west in west longitude and east in east longitude B: east in west longitude and west in east longitude C: east D: west 2944: The height of a wave is the vertical distance ____________. A: from the still water plane to the crest

B: from the still water plane to the trough C: from crest to trough D: between water levels at one-quarter of the wave's length 2945: A position that is obtained by applying estimated current and wind to your vessel's course and speed is a(n) ________. A: estimated position B: dead reckoning position C: fix D: None of the above 2947: A position obtained by crossing lines of position taken at different times and advanced to a common time is a(n) ___________. A: fix B: dead-reckoning position C: running fix D: estimated position 2952: The channel under a bridge is marked with lights of the lateral system. The centerline of the channel shall be marked on the bridge by ________. A: an occulting white light B: a yellow light C: three fixed white lights D: a flashing blue light

2959: Vessels required to have an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid must have a device to indicate the _________. A: time of the next navigational satellite B: distance to the next port

C: speed of the vessel over the ground or through the water D: None of the above 2961: Which position includes the effects of wind and current? A: Dead reckoning positions B: Estimated positions C: Leeway position D: Set position

2966: You take a bearing of 264 of a lighthouse. Which bearing of another object would give the best fix? A: 291 B: 059 C: 182 D: 239 2969: A red triangular daymark marks_______________. A: the centerline of a navigable channel B: the starboard side of a channel C: a prominent object of navigational interest that has no lateral significance D: area of a channel where passing another vessel is permitted 2970: The Light List shows a lighted aid to navigation on the left bank. This means that the light can be seen on the port side of a vessel ___________. A: ascending the river B: descending the river C: crossing the river D: proceeding from seaward 2973: You should plot a dead reckoning position after every _____.

A: course change B: speed change C: fix or running fix D: All of the above 2974: What daymark shape is used in the lateral system? A: Semicircle B: Triangle C: Pentagon D: Diamond 2976: A large navigational buoy (LNB) is painted _______________. A: red B: yellow C: with red and white vertical stripes D: with a distinct color and pattern unique to each buoy

2978: Where do you find the semidiameter correction to be used to correct sextant observations of the stars? A: It is included in the altitude corrections inside the front cover of the Nautical Almanac. B: Table 25 in Bowditch contains the correction. C: A correction of -0.5 should be applied to all star sights. D: No semidiameter correction is used.

2981: The maritime radio system consisting of a series of coast stations transmitting coastal warnings is called __________. A: NAVTEX B: HYDROLANT/HYDROPAC

C: NAVAREA D: SAFESEA

2991: When using a radar in an unstabilized mode, fixes are determined most easily from _________________. A: objects that are close aboard B: ranges C: tangent bearings D: center bearings 2999: When entering a channel from seaward, the numbers on buoys ________. A: are the same as their Light List number B: are marked in 6 inch figures with retroreflective material C: increase with the even numbers to starboard D: decrease with the odd numbers to starboard

3002: The diurnal variation of pressure is most noticeable ______. A: above the polar circles B: in a low pressure area C: during periods of low temperatures D: in the doldrums 3003: The height of tide is the ___________________. A: difference between the depth of the water and the area's tidal datum B: depth of water at a specific time due to tidal effect C: difference between the depth of the water and the high water tidal level D: difference between the depth of the water at high tide and

3005: The agonic line on an isomagnetic chart indicates the ___________. A: magnetic equator B: magnetic longitude reference line C: points where there is no variation D: points where there is no annual change in variation

3008: You take a bearing of 086 of a lighthouse. Which bearing of another object would give the best fix? A: 291 B: 261 C: 242 D: 196 3009: "Proceeding from seaward" for the purpose of the direction of buoying offshore, lateral system buoys would be proceeding ___________________. A: northerly on the Atlantic Coast B: easterly on the Gulf Coast C: northerly on the Pacific Coast D: None of the above 3010: A white buoy with a blue band is _______________. A: an isolated danger mark B: a hydrographic data collection buoy C: a mooring buoy D: marking a restricted area 3011: The survey information upon which a chart is based is found ________. A: at the top center of the next line

B: near the chart title C: at the lower left corner D: at any convenient location 3012: The drawspan of a floating drawbridge may be marked with __________. A: a yellow light showing Morse Code (B) B: a yellow and white diamond C: flashing blue lights D: three red lights on each side of the draw 3013: A white buoy with an orange rectangle on it displays ______. A: directions B: dangers C: exclusion areas D: All of the above 3016: The radar control that shortens all echoes on the display and reduces clutter caused by rain or snow is the ________. A: sensitivity time control (sea clutter control) B: receiver gain control C: brilliance control D: fast time constant (differentiator) 3019: Where would you find information about the time of high tide at a specific location on a particular day of the year? A: Tide Tables B: Tidal Current Tables C: Coast Pilot D: Nautical Almanac 3020: A mooring buoy, if lighted, shows which color light?

A: Yellow B: White C: Blue D: Any color except red or green 3021: Which information is found in the chart title? A: Chart number B: Chart sounding datum C: Revision and edition date D: Variation information 3022: A gree-and-red banded daymark, green band uppermost, will have the shape shown at letter _________. A: A B: B C: C D: D 3023: You have steadied up on a range dead ahead in line with your keel. After a few minutes the range, still dead ahead, appears as shown. Which action do you take? A: Alter heading to the left B: Alter heading to the right C: Increase speed D: Maintain heading, keeping the range dead ahead

3025: You determine your vessel's position by taking a range and bearing to a buoy. Your position will be plotted as a(n) ___________. A: estimated position B: dead-reckoning position

C: fix D: running fix 3026: A compass card without north-seeking capability that is used for relative bearings is a(n) ________________. A: bearing circle B: pelorus C: bearing bar D: alidade 3028: The channel under a bridge is marked with aids from the lateral system. The centerline of the channel is marked on the bridge with _________. A: a yellow triangle B: three white lights C: a black-and-white diamond D: a red-and-white octagon 3030: Isogonic lines are lines on a chart indicating __________. A: points of equal variation B: points of zero variation C: the magnetic latitude D: magnetic dip 3032: The direction in which a vessel is steered is the course. The path actually followed is the _____________. A: route B: track C: heading D: course over the ground 3033: A navigator fixing a vessel's position by radar _________.

A: can use radar information from one object to fix the position B: should never use radar bearings C: should only use radar bearings when the range exceeds the distance to the horizon D: must use information from targets forward of the beam 3035: A major advantage of the NAVTEX system when compared to other systems is that ___________. A: the information can be received on an ordinary FM radio B: warnings are printed out for reading when convenient C: broadcasts are at scheduled times D: a low frequency band is used for long distance transmission 3036: Which daymark has no lateral significance? A: Square; top half green and bottom half red B: Black and white diamond C: Red triangle D: Green square 3039: As you enter a U.S. channel from seaward the numbers on the buoys ___________________. A: increase with the can buoys being even numbered B: increase with the can buoys being odd numbered C: decrease with the can buoys being even numbered D: increase in channels going to the north or west, and 3040: Which instrument is used to predict the approach of a low pressure system? A: Anemometer B: Fathometer C: Barometer D: Thermometer

3042: How long would a steady wind need to blow in order to create a wind driven current? A: 2 hours B: 6 hours C: 12 hours D: 18 hours 3052: The Sailing Directions contain information on ___________. A: required navigation lights B: lifesaving equipment standards C: casualty reporting procedures D: currents in various locations 3053: The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water is the ___________________. A: height of tide B: range of tide C: actual water depth D: charted depth 3055: A single line of position combined with a dead-reckoning position results in a(n) _________. A: running fix B: fix C: estimated position D: assumed position 3056: A position obtained by applying ONLY your vessel's course and speed to a known position is a __________. A: fix B: dead-reckoning position

C: running fix D: probable position 3057: IN REGION A of the IALA Buoyage System, when entering from seaward, the starboard side of a channel would be marked by a ______________. A: green conical buoy B: green can buoy C: red can buoy D: red conical buoy 3060: What information is NOT found in the chart title? A: Survey information B: Scale C: Date of first edition D: Projection 3061: In a river subject to tidal currents, the best time to dock a ship without the assistance of tugs is _________. A: at flood tide B: at high water C: when there is a following current D: at slack water

PART 2
1. Which term is used to describe the relationship between the actual length of something on the earth and the length by which that something is shown on the paper chart? A. Natural Scale B. Ordinary Scale C. Mercator Scale D. Projected Scale 2. The network of latitude and longitude lines laid out in accordance with the principle in any projections is called ______. A. rhumb line B. graticules C. grid D. coordinates

3. Which is NOT a proof of the earths rotundity? A. The higher the observers eye the greater the distance of visibility. B. In different places the time of sunset and sunrise are not the same. C. The visible horizon is NOT a curve line as seen from high altitudes.
D. During lunar eclipse the shadow of the moon appears round. 4. Which chart is intended for inshore coastwise navigation where the course may lie inside outlying reefs and shoals? A. General chart B. Sailing chart C. Coast chart D. Pilot chart 5. Which lettering in chart is used for underwater and floating features EXCEPT soundings? A. Slanting type B. Vertical type C. Underlined word D. Gothic style 6. Which charts are marked with LORAN, OMEGA or DECCA position lines? A. Bathymetric charts B. Miscellaneous charts C. Electronic Charts D. Weather chart

7. Which is NOT a major sub-division of navigation? A. Geo navigation C.Piloting B. Dead Reckoning D. Ocean Navigation

8. Which statement/s is/are correct that one (1) nautical mile is equivalent to _____? I. 1852 meters II. 1610 meters A. I only B. II only C. Either I or II D. Neither I nor II 9 Which is used to indicate that there is navigable water around the mark? A. Safe-water Mark B. Special Mark C. Lateral Mark D. Cardinal Mark

10. The maximum distance at which a light may be seen under conditions of perfect visibility, limited only by the curvature of the earth, is called ______. A. Luminous range B. Nominal range

C. Geographical range D. Maximum range 11. Which item onboard ship is to be examined first in case of investigations as a legal document? A. Chart correction C. Bell Book B. Log book D. Gyro Error Book

12. What is the angular distance of a place East or West of the Prime Meridian? A. Latitude B. Longitude C. Prime Meridian D. Equator 13. What is an imaginary circle on the surface of the earth, which plane does NOT pass through or intersect the centre? A. Equator B. Meridians C. Great Circle D. Small Circle 14. The rate of motion in an interval of time is known as _____. A. distance B. force C. speed D. knot

15. Which is defined as the length in nautical miles of the rhumb line joining the two places? A. Time B. Distance C. Destination D. speed 16. Mistakes on the logbook entries are corrected by _____.

I crossing out the entry with the single line, enter the corrected data above it and initial the correction. II crossing out the entry with letter X, enter the corrected data above it and initial the correction. A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II

17. What position is established at a specific time to a high degree of accuracy is called: A. fix Position B. D.R. Position C. estimated Position D. observed position

18. All is written in the logbook EXCEPT _____. A. B. C. D. movement of the ship with regards to courses, speeds, positions and other important info. important occurrence concerning the ships crew information concerning the management of shipping company records of operation and safety of the ship.

19. Which scale is used to measure distances on a Mercator Chart ? A. B. C. D. Latitude scale Longitude scale Linear scale near the title block All options are correct

20. What is the symbol of a DR Position on the chart? A. A half circle B. A circle with a dot at the center C. Half circle with time D. A circle with a dot at the center and with time 21. The smallest scale chart used for planning, fixing position at sea and plotting the DR while proceeding on a long voyage is the _____. A. general chart B. sailing chart C. coast chart D. pilot chart

22. What method is used in representing all or part of the surface of a sphere or spheroid upon a plane surface? A. Chart projection C. Map surveying B.Cartography D.Calibration

23. What is the shorter arc of the equator included between their meridians? A. longitude C. latitude B. difference of latitude D.difference longitude

24. Which tides with higher high and lower low water and occurs at times of NEW and FULL MOON? A. Neap tides C. Solar tide B. Tropic tide D. Spring tides

25. Which chart has a scale of 1:600,000 or smaller? A. Coastal chart C. Harbor chart B. General chart D. Sailing chart

26. Which type of Charts are intended for Navigation in Harbor and small waterways. The Scale !:50,000 or Larger. A. Sailing Charts B.Gnomonic Chart C. Harbor or Plan Charts D. World chart

27. Which are single piles or multiple structures driven into the bottom, on which are placed one or more signboards called day-marks? A. Buoys B. Day beacons

C. Lighthouses

D. Light ships

28. Which devices or structures are designed as an aid to determine own ships position, to define a safe course, or to warn of dangers and obstructions? A. Navigational Instruments B.Port Facilities

C Plotting Aids

D.Aids to Navigation

29. What floating objects, heavily anchored to the bottom.are intended to convey information to a navigator by their shape or color? A. buoys B. light ships

C. day beacons D. fog signals

30. Which is usually used for well-defined channels and indicate the port and starboard hand sides of the route to be followed? A. Isolated Danger Mark B.Cardinal Mark

C.Lateral Mark

D.Safe-water Mark

31. Which position is determined by crossing lines of positions obtained at different times and advanced or retired to a common time. A. fix position C. running fix B. dead reckoning D. estimated position

32. South-west is equivalent to how many degrees? A. 135 B. 165

C. 225

D. 245

33. The compass card is composed of how many points? A. 4 B. 32

C. 8

D. 16

34. What is the difference between the true north and compass north? A. Variation B. Deviation

C. Compass Error D. Magnetic Error

35. Which direction is indicated by the true north point of the compass? A. True North B. Geographical North

C. Compass North D. Magnetic North

36. Which is defined as the direction of an object from the observer? A. Direction B. Bearing

C. Course D. Track
37. Which refers to the difference between the true north and magnetic north? A. Variation B. Deviation

C. Compass Error

D. Magnetic Error

38. Which refers to the difference between the magnetic north and compass north? A. Variation B. Deviation

C. Compass Error D. Magnetic Error

39. Which position is determined by advancing a previous position for courses and distances? A. Dead reckoning C. Running fix B. Estimated position D. Fix position

40. Which best describes the term elevation? A. The height of the light above high water spring B.The height of the object above the ground C. The height of the observer to the object D. The height from the water surface to the base of the object

41. Which refers to a maximum range at which an observer can see a light under existing visibility condition? A. Nominal Range B.Luminous Range C.Geographical Range D.Maximum Range

42. Which term refer as an arbitrary level below which charted soundings or charted depths are expressed. A. Chart correction C. Charted height B. Chart datum D. Charted vertical clearance

43. Which part of logbook contains information about time of entry, courses, weather and meteorological information? A. Remarks section

B. Cover page C. Tabular section D. End page

44. What is the symbol of a Fixed Position? A. A half circle B. A circle with dot at the center C. A half circle with time D. A circle with dot at the center and with time

45. Which of the following is NOT written in the logbook? A. Movement of the ship with regards to courses, speeds, positions and other important info. B. Important occurrence concerning the ships crew C. Information concerning the management of shipping company D. Records of operation and safety of the ship.

46. The network of latitude and longitude lines laid out in accordance with the principle in any projections is called ______. A. rhumb line B. graticules C. grid D. coordinates 47. Which projection is widely used in maps but seldom for charts, except for survey purposes?

A. Lambert projection

B. Gnomonic projection
D. Polyconic projection

C. Mercator projection

48. Which term is used to describe the relation between the actual length of something on the earth and the length by which that something is shown on the paper of the chart? A. Natural Scale B. Ordinary Scale C. Mercator Scale D. Projected Scale 49. Which of the following charts is intended for inshore coastwise navigation where the course may lie inside outlying reefs and shoals? A. General chart B. Sailing chart

C. Coast chart

D. Pilot chart

50. Which is used to indicate that there is navigable water around the mark? A. Safe-water Mark B. Special Mark C. Lateral Mark D. Cardinal Mark

51. Which statement is NOT a proof of the earths rotundity? A. The higher the observers eye the greater the distance of visibility. B. In different places the time of sunset and sunrise are not the same. C. The visible horizon is NOT a curve line as seen from high altitudes.
D. During lunar eclipse the shadow of the moon appears round. 52. Which is the angular distance of a place East or west of the Prime Meridian? A. Latitude B. Longitude C. Prime Meridian D. Equator 53. What is an imaginary circle on the surface of the earth, which plane does not pass through or intersect the center? A. Equator B. Meridians C. Great Circle D. Small Circle 54. Which is a more probable position of a vessel determined from incomplete data or data of questionable accuracy? A. Fix Position B. D.R. Position C. Estimated Position D. Observed Position 55. This is the time used in everyday life, which is based on a fictitious sun. A. Apparent Solar Time B. Mean Solar Time C. Greenwich Mean Time D. Local Time

56. Which of the following charts cover a large area? A. Harbor chart C. Sailing chart B. Coast chart D. General chart

57. The smallest scale chart used for planning, fixing position at sea and plotting the DR while proceeding on a long voyage is the ______. A. General chart C. Coast chart B. Sailing chart D. Pilot chart

58. Which is a method of representing all or part of the surface of a sphere or spheroid upon a plane surfac18 A. Chart projection C. Map surveying B. Cartography D. Calibration

59. Which is the shorter arc of the equator included between their meridians? A. Longitude C. Latitude B. Difference of latitude D. difference longitude

60. Which chart has the scale of 1:600,000 or smaller? A. Coastal chart C. Harbor chart B. General chart D. Sailing chart

61. Which type of projection makes rhumb lines appear as straight lines? A. Lambert projection C. Mercator projection B. Gnomonic projection D. Polyconic projection

62. What are devices or structures designed to assist in determination of position, to define a safe course, or to warn of dangers and obstructions? A. Navigational Instruments B. Plotting Aids

C. Port Facilities

D. Aids to Navigation

63. Which is usually used for well-defined channels and indicate the port and starboard hand sides of the route to be followed? A. Isolated Danger Mark B. Cardinal Mark

C. Lateral Mark

D. Safe-water Mark

64. Which has a red and white vertical stripes and when lighted exhibits a white light? A. Special Mark B. Safe-water Mark

C. Isolated Danger Mark

D. Lateral Mark

65. South-west is equivalent to how many degrees? A. 135 B. 165

C. 225

D. 245

66. The compass is composed of how many points? A. 15 B. 32

C. 45

D. 68

67. Which is defined as the direction of an object from the observer? A. Direction B. Bearing

C. Course

D. Track

68. The difference between the true north and magnetic north is the ______. A. Variation B. Deviation

C. Compass Error

D. Magnetic Error

69. Which is a light in which the total duration of light and darkness are equal? A. Flashing C. Occulting B. Isophase D. Eclipse

70. Which of the following best describes the occulting light? A. A light flashing at a rate of 60 B. A light in which the duration of C. A light in which the duration of D.A light in which the duration of flashes per minute light and darkness are equal darkness is longer than that of light. light is longer than that of darkness.

71. What is the maximum range at which an observer can see a light under existing visibility condition? A. Nominal Range C. Geographical Range B. Luminous Range D. Maximum Range

72. Which of the following lights shows different color alternately. A. Alternating Light C. Occulting Light B. Fixed and Flashing Light D. Quick light

73. All is written in the logbook EXCEPT: A. Movement of the ship with regards to courses, speeds, positions and other important info. B. Important occurrence concerning the ships crew C. Information concerning the management of shipping company D. Records of operation and safety of the ship. 74. To assume a legal status, a logbook has to be registered in the country whose flag the ship is flying. Which government agency is tasked for registration of logbook in the Philippines? A. Philippine Ports Authority C. Philippine Coast Guard B. Bureau of Customs

D. Maritime Industry Authority

75. What is the arbitrary level, below which charted soundings are expressed. A. Drying Height C. Height of Tide B. Chart Datum D. Range of Tide

76. Maritime Buoyage System applies to all fixed and floating marks, other than lighthouses, various harbor lights and landbys. (T)

77. If variation and deviation have different names, subtract the lesser from the greater value and affix to the compass error the name of the greater. (T)

78. Region A comprises of countries in Americas including Japan, Philippines and South Korea. (F)

79. Gnomonic chart can be use as a working chart for normal plotting of navigational data. (F)

80. Isolated danger marks are colored with black and yellow bands. (F)

81. Nautical charts information should be shown in utmost clarity and must be entirely unambiguous or undoubtful. (T)

82. Correcting the compass is the process of converting true direction to compass direction. (F)

83. Small-scale chart is used when approaching pilot waters, harbors and rivers. (F)

84. World charts are generally used for navigation for these are on a very large scale. (F)

85. Accuracy of navigational charts depends on suitability of the scale for design and intended navigational uses. (T)

86. When the stock level requires another printing and only few changes have been incorporated, you should have to have a new edition chart. (F)

87. Coast charts are charts having a scale of 1: 100000. (T)

88. In Region B, the color of the Port hand buoy is red. (F)

89. In simple conic projection, the height of the cone increases as the latitude of the tangent parallel decreases. (T)

90. Gnomonic projection has a great distortion that shapes, as well as distances and areas are poorly represented. (T)

PART 3

1. What is the angle between geographic (true) and magnetic meridians? A. Compass North
B. True course

C. Variation
D. Deviation

2. What is the angular difference between Compass North and Magnetic North? A. Magnetic North B. True course C. Variation D. Deviation

3. Which is/are TRUE concerning Gyro error during navigation? I. It could be determined by visual range II. If the value of Gyro is greater than the True, error would be west III. It is the sum of Gyro reading and the True bearing A. I only
B. Both I and II D. All I, II and III

C. Both II and III

4. Which is called the angular difference between the water track and the ships heading? A. Leeway B. Set C. Drift D. Relative heading

5. Which could cause gyro error? I. Friction II. Electronic malfunction III. Ships motion A. Both I and II C. Both I and III

B. Both II and III

D. All I, II and III

6. The difference between a gyro error repeater and a master gyrocompass is called _______. A. Variation B. Deviation C. Gyro repeater error D. Compass error

7. Which statement(s) is(are) true about variation? I. Variation of a particular area does possibly change annually II. Subtract east variation to magnetic bearing to get the true bearing A. I only B. II only C. Either I or II D. Neither I nor II

8. What is the term that signifies the process of creating a magnetic field to counter the natural magnetic field of the ships steel? A. Aligning B. Degaussing C. Precession D. Deviating

9. What is the difference in height between consecutive high and low water? A. Rise of tide B. Height of tide C. Range of tide D. Tidal stream

10. What is known as the vertical distance from the chart-sounding datum to a high water datum? A. Rise of tide B. Height of tide C. Range of tide D. Tidal stream

11. Which tide is characterized with two high and two low waters each tidal day with relatively small inequality in the high and low water heights?

A. Diurnal B. Semi Diurnal D. Neap

C. Spring

12. Which tide has only a single high and single low water occurrence each tidal day?
A. Diurnal C. Spring

B. Semi Diurnal

D. Neap

13. Which statement(s) is(are) true about tides? I. If its low water apply the height of tide by subtracting it to the chart datum

II. Height of a charted elevated object is measured in reference with the mean high water spring A. I Only
B. II Only

C. Either I or II
D. Neither I nor II

14. What is the type of tides with lower high and higher low? A. Diurnal B. Solar C. Spring D. Neap

15. Which tide occurs when the moon is at its maximum semi monthly declination North or South? A. Equatorial B. Tropic C. Perigean D. Apogean

16. What is the level from which heights and depths are measured? A. Tidal datum B. Mean level C. Mean high water spring D. Mean low water neaps

17. Which is true about tidal cycles? A. One Lunar day is equivalent to 24 hours B. A Tropical month is 30 days

C. Nodal period is 19 years D. Anomalistic month is 28 days

18. Which is the interval between the moons meridian transit and a particular phase of tide? A. Synodical B. Lunitidal C. Anomalistic D. Nodal

19. Which statement(s) is(are) true about meteorological effects of tide? I. Onshore winds raise the level of the sea and offshore winds lower it. II. During periods of high atmospheric pressure, the water level tends to be higher than normal A. I only B. II only C. Either I or II D. Neither I nor II

20. Which statement(s) is(are) true about charted sounding? I. Its always the distance from the seabed to the water level at a particular time II. It is the distance from the chart datum to the water level at any particular time A. I only B. II only C. Either I or II D. Neither I nor II

21. What method of navigation estimates the position of a craft solely from its course and speed? A. Piloting B. Celestial C. Dead Reckoning D. Electronic

22. Which statement(s) is(are) true about PILOTING as a method of navigation? I. Obtaining an estimated position with the use of soundings is piloting

II. Fixing by getting bearing and range of a charted lighthouse is piloting A. I only B. II only C. Either I or II D. Neither I nor II

23. Which statement(s) is(are) true about Line of Positions? I. Can be attained by a vertical angle of a known object obtained by sextant II. An LOP is attained after applying set and drift to a dead reckoning position III. It is the result of intersecting the bearings of two known objects
A. I only C. Both I and II

B. III only

D. Both I and III

24. Which is equivalent to S30W? A. 240 B. 210 C. 150 D. 330

25. Which will read NNE in the compass rose? A. 011.25 B. 022.5 C. 067.5 D. 078.75

26. If 090 is EAST and 123.75 is SE x E, then what is 146.25 A. ESE B. SSE C. E x S D. SE x S

27. Which will read SW x S in the compass rose? A. 202.5 B. 213.75 C. 236.25 D. 247.5

28. What is the corresponding angle of 340? A. N 20 W B. N 70 W C. N 40 W D. N 60 W

29. Which statement(s) is(are) true about the application of plane sailing? I. Used to find course and distance between two positions in the same Latitude II. On the Plane triangle distance always has a greater value than Departure III. Departure is equal to the Difference of Longitude in the Equator. A. II Only
B. Both I and II

C. Both II and III

30. Which statement(s) is(are) true about the application of parallel sailing? I. Departure is equal to Distance II. The distance between any given meridians increases as you moved towards the poles A. I Only B. II Only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II

31. What is the true course for course N 28o W? A. 028oT B. 152oT C. 208oT D. 332oT

32. A vessel heading ESE is on a course of _____. A. 112.5o B. 135o C. 157.5o D. 168.75o

33. The magnetic compass operates on the principles that _____. A. like magnetic poles attract B. unlike magnetic poles repel C. unlike poles attract D. the poles of the compass line up with the geographic poles of the earth

34. In which source could you find the number of a chart for a certain geographic area? A. Chart No. 1 B. Chart Catalogue C. American Practical Navigator D. IMO Ships Routeing

35. The Admiralty List of Lights shows that a navigational light has a nominal range of 15 miles and a height above water of 29 feet. Your height of eye is 52 feet and visibility is 6 miles. At which approximate range will you first sight the light? A. 9 miles B. 11 miles C. 14.5 miles D. 15 miles

36. You are on course 030oT, the relative bearing of a lighthouse is 45o. Which is the true bearing? A. 015oT B. 075oT C. 255oT D. 345oT

37. You are heading in a northerly direction when you come across an easterly current. Your vessel will _____. A. be pushed to starboard

B. be pushed to port C. decrease in engine speed D. remain on course

38. Magnetic dip is a measurement of the angle between the _____. A. geographic pole and the magnetic pole B. lubbers line and true north C. horizontal and the magnetic line of force D. compass heading and the magnetic heading

39. Under the IALA cardinal system , a mark with a quick light showing 9 flashes every 15 seconds indicates that the safest water is on the _____. A. east side of the mark B. west side of the mark C. north side of the mark D. south side of the mark

40. The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water is the _____. A. actual water depth B. charted depth C. height of tide D. range of tide

41. Which is the dividing meridian between zone descriptions +7 and +8? A. 105o 00 W B. 112o 30 W C. 117o 00 W D. 120o 30 W

42. When entering from seaward in Region A of the IALA Buoyage System, the starboard side of a channel would be marked by a _____. A. green can buoy B. green conical buoy C. red can buoy D. red conical buoy 43. Which Cardinal Mark that has two cones apexes together on top of a buoy? A. East B. North C. South D. West

44. Which lights that a Cardinal Mark will exhibits during the night? A. Green light B. Red light C. White light D. Yellow light

45. When you are steering on a pair of range lights and find the upper lights is vertically in line above the lower light, which of the statement is TRUE? A. You should come to port. B. You should come to starboard. C. You should continue on your present course. D. You should wait until the lights are no longer in a vertical line.

46. Which is/are major reasons in aborting a passage planning? I. Machinery failure II. Non-availability of tugs A. I is correct B. II is correct

C. Both I and II are correct D. Neither I and II is correct

47. Which type of marks is used in conjunction with a conventional direction of buoyage? A. Cardinal marks B. Lateral marks C. Isolated danger mark D. Safe water mark

48. Which statements best describes of an ebb current? A. Horizontal movement of water away from the land following low tide B. Horizontal movement of water towards the land following low tide C. Horizontal movement of water away from the land following high tide D. Horizontal movement of water towards the land following high tide

49. Which publication contains descriptions of coastline, buoyage system, weather conditions, port facilities, and navigation instructions for the United States and its possessions? A. Coast Pilot B. Light list C. Port Index D. IMO ships routeing

50. Which is the color of a mid-channel buoy to indicate safe passage on both sides? A. Red B. Yellow C. Black and yellow horizontal bands D. Red and white vertical stripes

51. Which is true about tidal cycles? A. One Lunar day is equivalent to 24 hours B. A Tropical month is 30 days C. Nodal period is 19 years D. Anomalistic month is 28 days

52. Which is the interval between the moons meridian transit and a particular phase of tide? A. Synodical B. Lunitidal C. Anomalistic D. Nodal

53. Which statement(s) is(are) true about meteorological effects of tide? I. Onshore winds raise the level of the sea and offshore winds lower it. II. During periods of high atmospheric pressure, the water level tends to be higher than normal A. I only B. II only C. Either I or II D. Neither I nor II

54. Which statement(s) is(are) true about charted sounding? I. Its always the distance from the seabed to the water level at a particular time II. It is the distance from the chart datum to the water level at any particular time A. I only B. II only C. Either I or II D. Neither I nor II

55. Which method of navigation estimates the position of a craft solely from its course and speed? A. Piloting B. Celestial C. Dead Reckoning D. Electronic

56. Which statement(s) is(are) true about PILOTING as a method of navigation? I. Obtaining an estimated position with the use of soundings is piloting II. Fixing by getting bearing and range of a charted lighthouse is piloting A. I only B. II only C. Either I or II D. Neither I nor II

57. Which statement(s) is(are) true about Line of Position? I. Can be attained by a vertical angle of a known object obtained by sextant II. An LOP is attained after applying set and drift to a dead reckoning position
A. I only C. Both I and II

B. II only

D. Neither I nor II

58. Which is equivalent to S30W? A. 240 B. 210 C. 150 D. 330

59. Which will read NNE in the compass rose? A. 011.25 B. 022.5 C. 067.5 D. 078.75

60. If 090 is EAST and 123.75 is SE x E, then what is 146.25 A. ESE B. SSE C. E x S D. SE x S

61. Which will read SW x S in the compass rose? A. 202.5 C. 236.25

B. 213.75

D. 247.5

62. What is the corresponding angle of 340? A. N 20 W B. N 70 W C. N 40 W D. N 60 W

63. Which statement(s) is(are) true about the application of plane sailing? I. Used to find course and distance between two positions in the same Latitude II. On the Plane triangle distance always has a greater value than Departure III. Departure is equal to the Difference of Longitude in the Equator. A. II Only
B. Both I and II

C. Both II and III

64. Which statement(s) is(are) true about the application of parallel sailing? I. Departure is equal to Distance II. The distance between any given meridians increases as you moved towards the poles A. I Only B. II Only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II

65. What is the true course for course N 28o W? A. 028oT B. 152oT C. 208oT D. 332oT

66. A vessel heading ESE is on a course of _____.

A. 112.5o B. 135o C. 157.5o D. 168.75o

67. The magnetic compass operates on the principles that _____. A. like magnetic poles attract B. unlike magnetic poles repel C. unlike poles attract D. the poles of the compass line up with the geographic poles of the earth

68. In which source could you find the number of a chart for a certain geographic area? A. Chart No. 1 B. Chart Catalogue C. American Practical Navigator D. IMO Ships Routeing

69. The Admiralty List of Lights shows that a navigational light has a nominal range of 15 miles and a height above water of 29 feet. Your height of eye is 52 feet and visibility is 6 miles. At which approximate range will you first sight the light? A. 9 miles B. 11 miles C. 14.5 miles D. 27 miles

70. You are on course 030o T, the relative bearing of a lighthouse is 45o. Which is the true bearing?

A. 015oT B. 075oT C. 255oT D. 345oT

71. You are heading in a northerly direction when you come across an easterly current. Your vessel would _____. A. be pushed to starboard B. be pushed to port C. decrease in engine speed D. remain on course

72. Magnetic dip is a measurement of the angle between the _____. A. geographic pole and the magnetic pole B. lubbers line and true north C. horizontal and the magnetic line of force D. compass heading and the magnetic heading

73. Under the IALA cardinal system, a mark with a quick light showing 9 flashes every 15 seconds indicates that the safest water is on the _____. A. east side of the mark B. west side of the mark C. north side of the mark D. south side of the mark

74. The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water is the _____.

A. actual water depth B. charted depth C. height of tide D. range of tide

75.Which is the dividing meridian between zone descriptions +7 and +8? A. 105o 00 W B. 112o 30 W C. 117o 00 W D. 120o 30 W

76. When entering from seaward in Region A of the IALA Buoyage System, the starboard side of a channel would be marked by a _____. A. green can buoy B. green conical buoy C. red can buoy D. red conical buoy

77. Which Cardinal Mark that has two cones apexes together on top of a buoy? A. East B. North C. South D. West

78. Which lights that a Cardinal Mark will exhibits during the night? A. Green light

B. Red light C. White light D. Yellow light

79. When you are steering on a pair of range lights and find the upper lights is vertically in line above the lower light, which of the statement is TRUE? A. You should come to port. B. You should come to starboard. C. You should continue on your present course. D. You should wait until the lights are no longer in a vertical line.

80. Which is/are major reasons in aborting a passage planning? I. Machinery failure II. Non-availability of tugs A. I is correct B. II is correct C. Both I and II are correct D. Neither I and II is correct

81. Which type of marks is used in conjunction with a conventional direction of buoyage? A. Cardinal marks B. Lateral marks C. Isolated danger mark D. Safe water mark

82. Which statements best describes of an ebb current?

A. Horizontal movement of water away from the land following low tide B. Horizontal movement of water towards the land following low tide C. Horizontal movement of water away from the land following high tide D. Horizontal movement of water towards the land following high tide

83. Which is the color of a mid-channel buoy to indicate safe passage on both sides? A. Red B. Yellow C. Black and yellow horizontal bands D. Red and white vertical stripes

84. When correcting a gyro compass heading, course or bearing to true heading, course or bearing, which of the following is the rule? I. Add East, Subtract West II. Add West, Subtract East A. B. C. D. I is correct II is correct Either I or II is correct Neither I nor II is correct

85. It is the angular difference formed between the directions of the compass North Pole and the magnetic North Pole in any ships heading. A. B. Deviation Magnetic Course

C. D.

True Course Variation

86. Which of the following statements are true about variation? I. It is labeled easterly (E) if the compass needle points eastward or to the right of the true north. II. The magnetic variation and its annual rate of change are shown on charts. III. It is caused by the magnetic properties of the ships steel. A. B. C. D. I only II only Both I and II All I, II and III

87. An angle that is formed between the gyro compass course and the true course, which is the same in all headings, is called __________. A. B. C. D. deviation gyro error total error variation

88. What is the angular difference formed between the directions of the true geographic North Pole and the magnetic North Pole at any location on the surface of the earth? A. B. C. D. Compass Course Deviation True Course Variation

89. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about lines of positions? I. Can be attained by a vertical angle of a known object obtained by sextant II. An LOP is attained after applying set and drift to a dead reckoning position III. It is the result of intersecting the bearings of two known objects A. B. C. D. I only III only Both I and II Both I and III

90. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about plotting and labeling dead reckoning (DR) positions? I. Once the course line is drawn from a fix position, it should be labeled to indicate direction and speed. II. A DR position is plotted along the course line and labeled with the time. III. The word FIX is marked on the DR position. A. B. C. D. I only II only Both I and II All I, II and III

91. It is the method of determining the position and directing the movement of the vessel with reference to land and sea marks and measurement of depth or used of radar. A. B. C. D. Celestial Navigation Dead Reckoning Electronic Navigation Piloting

92. When plotting course lines or line of bearings on the chart, what particular direction is used? A. B. C. D. Compass course/bearing Gyro course/bearing Magnetic course/bearing True course/bearing

93. What method of navigation determines a ships approximate position by applying from its last known position a vector based on the course steered and distance run, using speed and time, without considering current? A. B. C. D. Celestial Navigation Dead Reckoning Electronic Navigation Piloting

94. What is the difference in height between consecutive high and low water? A. B. C. D. Charted depth Depth of water Height of tide Range of tide

95. Which type of tide is characterized with two high and two low waters each tidal day with relatively small inequality in the high and low water heights? A. B. C. D. Diurnal Mixed Semi diurnal Spring tides

95. Which type of tide has only a single high and a single low water occurrence each tidal day? A. B. C. D. Diurnal Mixed Neap tides Semi diurnal

96. Which statement(s) is/are true about tides? I. If its low water, apply the height of the tide by subtracting it to the chart datum. II. Height of the charted depth is measured in reference to the mean high water spring. A. B. C. D. I only II only Either I or II Neither I nor II

97. A kind of tide occurring in a tidal day, which results in lower high tides and higher low tides, is called __________. A. B. C. D. diurnal neap tides semi diurnal spring tides

98. It is a reference plane or datum from which charted heights and charted depths are measured.

A. B. C.

Mean level Mean high water spring Mean low water neaps

D.

Tidal datum

99. Which statement(s) is/are true about the meteorological effects of tide? I. Onshore winds raise the level of the sea and offshore winds lower it. II. During periods of high atmospheric pressure, the water level tends to be higher than normal A. B. C. D. I only II only Either I or II Neither I nor II

100. Your ship is heading in a northerly direction when you come across an easterly current. Its effect is that your vessel would __________. A. B. C. D. be drifted to port be drifted to starboard decrease in speed increase in speed

101. The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the surface level of the water is called __________. A. B. C. D. charted depth depth of water height of tide range of tide

102. A. B.

Which statement best describes ebb current? Horizontal movement of water away from the land following high tide Horizontal movement of water away from the land following low tide

C. D.

Horizontal movement of water towards the land following high tide Horizontal movement of water towards the land following low tide

103. To convert the course angle on the second quadrant into a course from north, which of the following conversion procedure is used? A. B. C. D. 000 + C 180 - C 180 + C 360 - C

104. In plane sailing, the right triangle is formed between the meridian of the port of departure, the parallel of the latitude of arrival and the __________. A. B. C. D. course line distance line meridian at the point of arrival parallel of the latitude of departure

105. What is the difference between the meridional parts of the latitudes of two places? A. B. C. D. Difference of latitude Difference of longitude Meridional difference Middle latitude

106. In plane sailing, the sides of the plane right triangle is the difference of latitude, the distance and the __________. A. course angle

B. C. D.

departure difference of longitude middle latitude

107. To convert the departure into a difference of longitude in middle latitude and Mercator sailings, which of the following trigonometric function is not the formula being used? p A. Dlo = ---------cos Lm

B.

Dlo = p cos Lm

C.

Dlo = m tan C

m D. Dlo = ---------cot C

108. Which statement(s) is/are true about the application of plane sailing? I. Used to find course and distance between two positions in the same latitude II. In a plane right triangle, the distance has always a greater value than departure III. Departure is equal to the difference of longitude at the equator A. B. C. D. II only Both I and II Both II and III All I, II and III

109. What is that angular measure of an arc of a parallel included between two meridians? A. B. C. D. Course angle Departure Difference of latitude Difference of longitude

110. It is the collective term used to call the mathematical calculations in finding the course and distance in lieu of graphically plotting the same on the chart. A. B. C. D. Dead Reckoning Piloting Sailings Satellite Navigation

111. The mathematical computation to determine course and distance between two points using the meridional difference of their latitudes is called __________. A. B. C. D. mercator sailing middle latitude sailing parallel sailing plane sailing

112.

Which statement(s) is/are true about plane sailing.

I. The earth is considered as a flat surface. II. It is used for a single leg journey. III. The departure can not be converted into difference of longitude. A. I only

B. C. D.

II only III only All I, II and III

113. The mathematical computation to determine course and distance between two points using the middle of their latitudes and inter-converting the departure into difference of longitude is called __________. A. B. C. D. mercator sailing middle latitude sailing parallel sailing plane sailing

114. It is the linear measure, in nautical miles, of an arc of a parallel included between two meridians. A. B. C. D. Departure Difference of latitude Difference of longitude Distance

115. Which statement(s) is/are true about the application of parallel sailing? I. The departure is equal to the distance run II. The distance between any given meridians increases as you moved towards the poles A. B. C. D. I only II only Both I and II Neither I nor II

116.

Which statement(s) is/are true about sailings?

I. It is basically dead reckoning. II. It requires the determination of course and distance. A. B. C. D. I only II only Both I and II Neither I nor II

117. What is the trigonometric function formula in finding the course angle in mercator sailing? Dlo A. Tan C = ---------m m B. Tan C = ---------Dlo p C. Tan C = ---------l l D. Tan C = ---------Dlo

118. If the Local Zone Time (LZT) on board a vessel steaming eastward from east longitudes to west longitudes is 1130, October 21, what is the time and date if the vessel crossed the International Date Line at the time? A. B. C. D. 1130, October 20 1130, October 21 1130, October 22 1130, October 23

119. Which of the following is not a part of passage planning phase of voyage planning? A. B. C. D. Listing of navigational charts to be used Plotting the route plan with the waypoints Calculating bridge vertical clearance and underkeel clearance, if necessary Briefing the bridge teams

120. What is the color of a mid channel buoy to indicate safe passage on both sides? A. B. C. D. Black and yellow horizontal bands Red color Red and white vertical stripes Yellow color

121. Under the IALA Maritime Buoyage System, in Region A, the starboard side of a channel would be marked by a __________. A. B. C. D. green can buoy green conical buoy red can buoy red conical buoy

122. It is a navigational publication, which contain information on transmission frequencies of radio beacons, racons, radar stations, time signals and navigational warnings including delineation of Hydrolant and Hydropac areas, medical advice and quarantine stations, radio regulations on territorial waters, etc. A. B. C. D. Coast Pilot Light List Radio List Sailing Direction

123. Which is the dividing meridian between zone descriptions +7 and +8? A. B. C. D. 105 00 W 112 30 W 117 00 W 120 30 W

124. Which cardinal mark has the topmarks of two cones with their apexes together? A. B. C. D. North cardinal mark East cardinal mark South cardinal mark West cardinal mark

125. In what navigational publication could you find the chart number for a certain geographic area? A. B. C. D. American Practical Navigator Chart Catalogue Chart No. 1 IMO Ships Routeing

126. When you are heading on a pair of range lights and find the upper light is vertically in line above the lower light, which of the following statement is true? A. B. C. D. You should change heading to port You should change heading to starboard You should steady on your present course You should wait until the lights are no longer in a vertical line

127. In a cardinal system of buoyage, a lighted buoy with a quick flashing light showing 9 flashes every 15 seconds indicates that the safe water is on the __________. A. B. C. D. east side of the buoy north side of the buoy south side of the buoy west side of the mark

128. What buoys or marks are used to indicate the conventional direction of buoyage? A. B. C. D. Cardinal marks Isolated danger marks Lateral marks Safe water marks

129. Which publication contains descriptions of coastline, buoyage system, weather conditions, port facilities and navigation instructions for the United States and its possessions? A. B. C. Coast Pilot Light List Port Index

D.

IMO Ships Routeing

130. Which color of light is exhibited by a cardinal mark during night time? A. B. C. D. Green light Red light White light Yellow light

131. If the Local Zone Time (LZT) in Manila (ZD 8) is 0700 of October 20, what is the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)? A. B. C. D. 1100. October 19 2300, October 19 1100, October 20 2300, October 20

132. Which is/are major reasons in aborting a passage plan? I. Machinery derangement II Non availability of tugs

A. B. C. D.

I is correct II is correct Both I and II are correct Neither I and II is correct