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1. If there are small cumulus clouds in the morning in summer, what kind of
cloud cover would you expect and is the reasonable to forecast later in the
day?
-CB cloud
2. What do you call a gyroscope error that affects the heading system due to
the rotation of the earth?
-Apparent Drift
3. In what area of the earth surface does the compass decreases its accuracy?
-75-degree latitude
4. Which of the following statement is describing a Warm Front?
-The warmer air ascend over the colder air is more or less uniform where
the intensity of rainfall is wider and longer in duration
5. What is your idea of a COLD FRONT?
-It is the line of discontinuity at the surface or an upper level along which
an advancing cold air mass is undercutting a warmer air mass
6. Describe what is a COLD WALL?
-It is the sudden line of demarcation separating the Gulf Stream from the
Labrador Current
7. Describe the COLD WAVE?
-It is a period of low temperatures below the average season and locality,
which last for 24 hours or longer particularly during the cold season
8. Which one best describes GULF STREAM?
-An ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm
water to travel up to the east coast of United States
9. Which of the following statements DO NOT describes a COLD FRONT?
-The warmer air ascends over the colder air is more less uniform where
the intensity of rain fall is wider and longer in duration
10.How would you categorize the courses and the bearing which are laid down
on the chart?
-All courses and all the bearing which are laid down on the chart are true
11.Base on what you know, would you explain how the Jet stream affect
weather conditions around the world?
-The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems
around the world
12.Which one best describes Jet Stream?
-It is a long narrow meandering current of high-speed winds near the
tropopause blowing from generally westerly direction and often
exceeding a speed of 250 miles
13.At 1200H, you fix your position and change course to 315T at 1225H, you
again fix your position and it is 0.9 miles southwest of your DR position.
Find the drift?
-2.1 knots
14.Polaris always appears due north in the sky to a precision better than how
many degrees?
-One degree
15.What is the color of the Starboard hand lateral marks used in IALA Region
B?
-Red
16.What conclusion can you draw if the moon and sun align with the Earth?
-The tides will be stronger because the attraction of the moon and sun is
combined
17.Which of the following statement regarding local weather is NOT a
considerable importance in the approaches to a harbor and when coasting
in tropical waters?
-The consideration of fast and quick route while navigating in coastal
water and in tropical water
18.What is the error introduced into the satellite signal in the ephemeris data?
-Epsilon Error
19.Before a ship is expected to be in sight of a coastline, how would a
navigator ensure that the chart for the area is safe for navigation?
-The chart for the area have been corrected as to the latest notice to
mariners received onboard
20.It is the angular distance of a celestial body north or south of the celestial
equator measured along the hour circle of the body?
-Declination
21.What is the deviation of a compass if the compass heading is 312 and the
magnetic heading is 297?
-15W
22.Several types of pressure distribution may be associated with radiation fog,
which feature all have one in common?
-A slack pressure gradients
23.You determine your vessel’s position by taking a range and bearing to a
buoy. What is the term you use for your plotted position?
-Estimated position
24.When should a navigator rely on the position of floating aids to navigation?
-Only when fixed aids are not available
25.How would you compare the precision of the vessel’s position during a
coastal passage?
-It is an accurate position fix taken from conspicuous landmarks
26.What is the variation of a compass if the True heading is 215 and the
Magnetic heading is 210?
-5 E
27.How would you ensure that the vessel’s position is correct at all times
during coastal navigation?
-The bearings by the magnetic compass must be corrected for variation
and deviation
28.What can you say about sailing directions?
-Sailing directions are written directions describing the routes to be taken
by ships during coastal navigation
29.If your barometer reading shows a high pressure in the area, what kind of
weather is expected?
-Sunny and dry
30.How would you ensure the reliability when transferring a position from
Global Positioning System to a nautical chart?
-Make sure that the chart and the GPS use the same datum
31.How would you position your vessel with the wind if in a hurricane’s
navigable semicircle in the northern hemisphere?
-On starboard quarter, hold course and make as much speed as possible
32.What kind of magnetism your ship has?
-Permanent
33.Speaking of Global Positioning System, how accurate is a GPS horizontal
accuracy?
-With a range of 100 meters
34.Which of the following statement should NOT be included in the reasons
why you need a knowledge of Meteorology?
-The knowledge of Meteorology will ensure a fast and quick turn around
trade route while navigating at sea
35.Out of the 57 nav stars tabulated in the Nautical Almanac, how many are of
the first magnitude?
-19
36.If you take a bearing of 264 deg to a lighthouse, what other bearing of
another object would give the best fix?
-An object with a bearing of about 350 deg
37.At 1500H, you fix your position and change course to 315T. At 1525H, you
again fix your position, and it is 0.9 miles southwest of your DR position.
Find the drift?
-2.1 knots
38.What is the color of the Starboard hand lateral marks in IALA Region A?
-Green
39.What is the use of a wet bulb thermometer?
-It measures the temperature of the atmosphere if the atmosphere is 100
percent saturated
40.You’re on course 330 pgc and 345 psc with a 2E error. If there is a variation
of 10 W, what is the deviation on this heading?
-3W
41.How could you determine that mixed (time and clear) icing is most likely to
be encountered?
-In nimbostratus cloud at a temperature of -10deg C
42.If there were no salt or other hygroscopic particles in the air, would there
be any clouds and rain?
-The air of the world contains myriads of hygroscopic particles without it
there will be neither clouds nor rain
43.What meteorological conditions are likely to produce sub-refraction?
-Very cold air blowing over a relatively warm sea
44.In weather forecasting, what is the meaning of the expression NSW?
-The forecast indicates the end of the significant weather
45.What would be the nature of the bottom if you see fine dots on some of
the coastal areas of a chart?
-Sandy beach
46.What is the function of radar that is used to determine the relative distance
of any target on the screen to accurately determine position?
-Variable Range Marker
47.Atmospheric pressure indicated by a barometer or a barograph may be
subjected to several errors. Which of the following is NOT an error affecting
barometer reading?
-Speed error
48.Your ship is on course 150 at a speed of 17 knots, if the apparent wind is
from 040 of the starboard bows at a speed of 15 knots. What would be the
direction of true wind and speed?
-True wind from 270 and speed about 11 knots
49.Your ship is on course 180 at a speed of 22 knots, if the apparent wind is
from 070 of the starboard bows at a speed of 20 knots. What would be the
direction of true wind and speed?
-True wind from 231 and speed about 24 knots
50.Which of the following statements describes on how does the corona of the
sun and mood is formed?
-When the sun or moon is seen through altostratus clouds its outline is
indistinct, and it appears surrounded by a glow of light
51.What is your understanding of an aid to navigation?
-Any device external to a vessel specifically intended to assist navigators
in determining their position
52.In Great Britain, the Nautical Almanac has been published annually and
each page contains data that are tabulated for how many days?
-3 days
53.Determine the relative humidity if the air temp is 90F and the wet bulb
temp is 81F?
-67%
54.What is the deviation of a compass if the Compass heading is 312 and the
Magnetic heading is 298?
-14W
55.Which of the following terms refers to the direction of the flow of the
current?
-Set
56.How are air masses and ocean currents connected to each other?
-Warm air masses warm ocean currents
57.How can it help you avoid the center of the storm using your radar?
-The radar can display on the screen areas moderate or heavy rain
continuously for at least 50 nautical miles in broad sector
58.What is the light color of the Port Hand lateral marks used in IALA Region
B?
-Green
59.What is the main idea of correcting the compass bearings of landmarks
used for navigation?
-If corrected, these two bearing lines should intersect and you are more or
less at the point where they intersect
60.A hurricane has recurved to the NE with a forward speed of 20 knots. Your
ship with a forward speed of 20 knots. Your ship is located 600 miles NE of
the hurricane’s center. How long will it take for the hurricane’s center to
reach your position if it holds its present course and speed?
-30 hours
61.What does a GPS receiver measure?
-The time between transmission and reception of a signal from a satellite
62.What is the effect of an uncorrected deviation due to permanent
magnetism when a ship is proceeding towards the magnetic equator?
-Decreases
63.Where will you find the correction to apply to your barometer reading in
order to allow for the effect of diurnal variation?
-The amount of which is given each hour of the day in the customary
climactic atlases
64.How would you find the azimuth of an object in coastal navigation?
-Shoot the bearing of a conspicuous object
65.How would you determine the aneroid barometer’s approx. height
correction?
-The height in feet above sea level increased by 10 percent and divided by
30 gives correction in hectopascals to be added
66.You are plotting a fix. The line of Position to be run forward is an arc from
the radar range. What technique can you use?
-The position of the object observed should be advanced to the new time
and a new arc swung using the radius of the old arc
67.What is the meaning of the coded form M02/M05 in the weather report for
LOWL at 070650Z?
-The actual temperature is -2deg and the dew point temperature is -5deg
c
68.When the navigational channel passes under a fixed bridge, what would be
the lights that mark the edges of the channel on the bridge?
-Red lights
69.Which of the following is TRUE about the height of the tide?
-The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water at any
time
70.What color of light will be displayed when information markers are lighted?
-White lights
71.Which routeing measure is described that constitute a boundary of
opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means?
-TSS
72.How would you define alternating light?
-A rhythmic light showing light of alternating colors
73.What is the deviation of a compass if the compass heading is 213 and the
magnetic heading si 221?
-8E
74.How could you determine the circumstances where there is a clear sky,
calm wind and a high relative humidity in Autumn?
-Radiation fog is likely at sunrise after previous mist
75.What is the variation of a compass if the True bearing is 215 and magnetic
heading is 223?
-8W
76.What would be the approx. geographical visibility of an object with a height
of 10.7 meters above sea level for an observer at a height of 21.7 meters?
-16.7 nm
77.What is the light color of the NORTH cardinal marks used in IALA Region A
and B?
-White
78.There are two separate carrier frequencies that carry the signal transmitted
by the GPS satellite. What is the first carrier frequency?
-1575.42 MHz
79.There are two separate carrier frequencies that carry the signal transmitted
by the GPS satellite. What is the second carrier frequency?
-1227.60 MHz
80.Which of the following occurring phenomena can change the polarity of the
magnetic properties of a vessel?
-Being struct by lightning
81.In what way can a RADAR help you to avoid the storm center?
-Certain radar sets can display on the screen areas moderate or heavy rain
continuously for at least 50 nm in broad sector
82.What approach would you use in keeping up-to-date Sailing Directions?
-I will ascertain if the book under consideration is the last one issued for
the area covered
83.If you take a bearing of 043 and 169 to two prominent objects, what
bearing of the third object will provide the best fix?
-The best bearing of the third object should be about 102 deg
84.What is the topmark of the STBD hand lateral marks used in IALA Region A?
-Single green cone, point upward
85.What idea justify that wet bulb temperature would normally be lower than
the dry bulb temperature?
-Evaporation causes cooling
86.What is the variation of a compass if the True heading is 312 and the
Magnetic heading is 298?
-14E
87.In navigation, what is meant by a buoy?
-A floating object which is anchored at a given position of defined shape
and color and serves as an aid to navigation
88.You are running parallel to the coast and plotting running fixes using
bearings of the same landmark. For the running fix, you are making more
speed than you have assumed. What would be your position in relation to
the coast?
-You are farther from the coast
89.How could you determine the existence of the conditions that allow
thunderstorms to be developed?
-A plentiful supply of moisture and steep lapse rate through a large
vertical extent and a trigger action
90.What is the light color of the Port hand lateral marks used in IALA Region A?
-Red
91.What celestial body may sometimes be observed in daylight?
-Venus
92.When will a celestial body will cross the prime vertical circle?
-When the latitude is numerically greater than the declination and both
are of the same name
93.Polar distances are expressed in degrees and is not affected by the
precession of the equinoxes. What is the polar distance of an object that is
on the celestial equator?
-90 degrees
94.How could you determine the existence of the condition that poor visibility
is developing?
-When warm air passes over a surface which is cooler than dew point of
the air. Advection fog can form. This occurs over land and sea
95.Determine the relative humidity if the air temperature is 70F and wet bulb
temp is 60F?
-57%
96.Which of the following statements best describes the term tide?
-Regular vertical movement of the sea level in oceans
97.You are onboard a right-handed single screw vessel proceeding along the
right bank of a narrow channel, what should you do if the vessel starts to
sheer due to bank suction/cushion effect?
-Increase speed and put the rudder right full
98.In weather forecasting, certain type of cloud is associated with certain type
of weather. If you observed with an “ALTO CUMULUS” type of cloud at a
sufficient low angle of elevation, what does it represents?
-A sign of instability which may give rise to thunderstorm
99.What would you conclude if you saw nimbostratus clouds develop in the
close area of your ship at sea?
-There will be rain and visibility will deteriorate
100. How would you ensure the operational readiness of the steering
system in case of emergency?
-Simple operating instruction of the steering system should be displayed
in the wheel house
101. What does a low HDOP (Horizontal Dilution of Precision) number
such as 2 indicates?
-Good Fix
102. What is meant by acronym RML?
-Relative Motion Line
103. How would you check the operational readiness of RADAR to ensure
that the quality of the display has not deteriorated?
-The performance of the radar should be checked whilst a radar watch is
being maintained using the performance monitor
104. When can a radar target remain stationary on relative motion
display?
-When on the same course and speed as your vessel
105. When the body is on the rational horizon what is its zenith distance?
-90 degrees
106. What would you show your understanding of an echo sounder having
a multipath echoes error?
-The echo may be reflected a number of times between the keel and the
seabed, thereby giving multiple depth marks on the record depth
107. What is the unit of measurement in finding the mean distance
between the earth and the sun?
-1 astronomical unit
108. What is meant by Speed over ground?
0It is the ship actual speed with respect to the earth
109. If you experience where there is no steering from remote control,
what will be the MOST probable cause?
-Breakdown of hydraulic pump
110. What chart would you consult to determine climactic conditions,
currents or locations where ice might be encountered?
-Pilot Charts
111. What is the operating principle of Echo Sounder?
-Measures the depth of the water by measuring the time of a pulse of
energy to travel to the seabed and back
112. What is the instrument design to maintain a continuous record of
atmospheric pressure?
-Barograph
113. Determine the approx. geographic visibility of an object, with a
height above the water of 26.0 meters, for an observer with a height of eye
of 18.25 meters?
-20nm
114. What would be the behavior of the wind above the level of the ridge
to indicate the formation of mountain waves?
-Increase with little change in direction
115. You are on course 344 deg True and take a relative bearing of a
lighthouse of 090 degrees. What is the true bearing of the lighthouse?
-074 degrees
116. How does a GPS receiver get a signal from the satellite?
-Satellite signals are sent at different frequencies and coded
117. A landmark is 36.5 meters high and the light has a nominal range of
18nm. Your height of eye is 12.75 meters. If visibility is 11.2 nm when the
light becomes visible, approx. how far off the light you will be?
-19.0 nm
118. Which of the following publication is requiring sporadic corrections?
-Sailing Directions
119. What would be the sextant reading when the index and the horizon
mirrors are parallel?
-0 deg
120. How many knots must a ship maintained in order for the speed
adjustment of the master gyrocompass more effective?
-3 knots
121. How should you consider the best meteorological factors in planning
an ocean passage?
-A choice of route that must be balanced between consideration of safety
and time
122. How would you show your understanding on the term Compass
points?
-It is the division of a compass at equal intervals in degrees and each
division is further divided quarterly
123. What is the nature of the beam transmitted by echo sounder?
-It is a directional beam
124. Which of the following statement is TRUE about fixing a position on a
given situation? At 0000H you fix your position and plot a new DR track line.
At 0200H you again fix your position and it is 0.5 mile east of your reckoned
position?
-The drift is 0.25 knots per hour
125. On a significant weather chart, what information a thunderstorm
symbol signifies?
-Moderate/severe turbulence and/or moderate/severe icing
126. How would you classify the circular line limiting the observer view at
sea?
-It is the visible horizon
127. What is meant by separation line?
-A routeing measure which ships are proceeding in opposite or nearly
opposite directions
128. What method can you find the most applicable in connection with
the keeping up-to-date Sailing Directions?
-To know incidently if the book will be the subject of revision within a short
time
129. You are approaching port and encountered a white buoy marked
with an orange rectangle. What would it indicate?
-General information
130. How can you identify aids to navigation marking the intracoastal
waterway?
-By yellow stripes, squares or triangles marked on them
131. You are underway on course 160T at 10 knots. The current is 210T at
0.9 knots. What is the speed made good?
-10.7 knots
132. At 1600H, you fix your position and change course to 315. At 1625H,
you again fix your position, and it is 0.9 miles southwest of your DR
position. Find the drift:
-2.1 knots
133. What is the bearing of the celestial body during meridian transit at
the First Point of Capricorn if the observer is at the equator?
-180 degrees
134. What is the main reason NAVAREA warnings are cancelled?
-A NAVAREA warning is superseded by a newer warning
135. You are enroute from Puerto Rico to New York. A hurricane makes up
and is approaching. What will be the indication if the wind is veering
steadily?
-Your vessel is in the dangerous semicircle
136. What is a sling psychrometer?
-An instrument use to measure relative humidity
137. What is shape of the North Cardinal Marks used in IALA Region A and
B?
-Pillar or Spar
138. What does a navigator need in pilotage?
-All the required equipment is up and running and clocks are sync
139. How would you show your understanding of an echo sounder having
a Pythagoras error?
-This error is found when two transducers are used one for transmission
and the other for reception
140. What is the top mark of the Port hand lateral marks used in IALA
Region B?
-Single green cylinder
141. You are proceeding down a channel at night. It is marked by a range
light which bears 185T. You steady up on a compass course of 180T with
 the range light in line dead ahead. What does this kind of situation
indicate?
-Your compass has some easterly error
142. What is the shape of the East Cardinal mark used in IALA Region A
and B?
-Pillar or spar
143. How would you obtain the ship position by taking into account winds
tides, currents and estimated speed?
-Dead-reckoning position
144. What is the top mark of the STBD hand lateral mark used in IALA
Region B?
-Single red cone, point upward
145. Which of the following is the most reliable bearing that should be
used in determining vessels position?
-Fixed known object on shore
146. You are on course 355T and take a relative bearing of the peak of a
mountain of 275. What is the true bearing of the peak of the mountain?
-270
147. You are running parallel to the coast and take running fix using
bearing of the same object. If you are making less speed than the actual
speed used for the running fix, what will be the ship’s position in relation
with the coast?
-Closer to the coast
148. What is the relationship of GAIN switch in the overall performance of
the Echo Sounder in order to obtain accuracy and a clear record of the
seabed?
-It entails signal amplification of the noise and consequently the data
record may be confused
149. How would you call a chart that has extensive corrections made and
again printed?
-New edition
150. In navigation, what is meant by commissioned?
-The action of placing a previously discontinued aid to navigation back in
operation
151. On a chart, which of the following navigational aids would NOT be
marked with a magenta circle?
-Aero radio beacon
152. What instrument fitted with a prism is set on a compass repeater for
observing the bearing of the sun?
-Azimuth Circle
153. The dry bulb thermometer is 80F and the wet bulb thermometer
temp is 74F, what is the relative humidity?
-70%
154. What is the position can you derive during meridian passage?
-Latitude line
155. What is your understanding of compass heading?
-It is the heading relative to compass north wherein the vessel is being
navigated
156. What is your idea about a cold front?
-It is when colder air is under running and displacing warmer air
157. What is the wind system that you will encounter blowing from
southwest from May to September in China Sea?
-Summer Monsoon
158. What is precipitation?
-The part of the water cycle when clouds get heavy and can no longer hold
the liquid water
159. If you wish to know the general information on enroute weather and
climate, in which of the following publications you will refer to?
-The Sailing Direction and Coast Pilot
160. What is the unit of magnetic induction?
-Gauss
161. What is your idea of a COLD SECTOR?
-It is that area of a depression occupied by cold air at the surface and
comprises the whole depression after the occluding process has been
completed
162. How would you classify navigational warnings in order of
importance?
-Casualties to large navigational buoys, primary lights on lightships;
 Dangerous wrecks or obstruction to navigation; Changes in depth of water;
Floating dangers – like containers, drifting buoys, icebergs
163. What would you expect of the accuracy level of your position when
navigating using DGPS?
-Within a radius of 10m
164. In determining the accuracy of your position, what will you use as a
normal reference for an accurate GPS?
-World Geodetic System 1984 datum
165. You are underway and intend to make a good course of 040T. You
experience a current with a set and drift of 190T at 1.4 knots and a
northwest wind produces a leeway of 3deg. You adjust your course to
compensate for the current and leeway, while maintaining an engine speed
of 10 knots. What will be your speed made good over your intended course
of 040?
-8.8 knots
166. Weather observations provided by each weather station include all
of the following EXCEPT:
-Predicted weather for the next 12 hours
167. Where can the max hazard zone caused by wind shear associated
with a thunderstorm be located?
-On all sides and directly under the thunderstorm cell
168. What feature of a daymark is used to identify the beacon upon which
is mounted?
-Color and shape
169. With anticyclone over Europe, what is the expected weather?
-Clear skies or fair-weather CU in summer, fog in winter
170. What would result if the moon and sun align with the Earth?
-Tides are stronger
171. What kind of weather accompanying the word factor in a weather
forecast use as a prefix to stratus or cumulus clouds?
-Rainy weather with strong winds
172. On an echo sounder, which of these is used to draw a line on the
paper to mark a specific time of an occurrence?
-Event Marker
173. How does the air move in land breeze?
-From land to ocean
174. What is meant by acronym VRM?
-Variable Range Marker
175. What does the numeral in the center of a wind rose on a pilot chart
indicates?
-Percentage of Calm
176. Where does the line of force direct from south to north and from
north to south within the magnet?
-External field
177. You are planning a voyage from San Francisco to Japan. Which
publication contains information on the ocean routes?
-Sailing Directions
178. On what does the operation of aneroid barometer depend?
-thin, metal, air tight cell
179. What will be the reading that is equivalent to one complete turn of
the graduated scale micrometer drum of a sextant?
-1 degree
180. Which of the following best describes the speed of sound on how
fast it travels in the water?
-It travels 1.5 kilometers per second
181. Common time on a typical clock measure a slightly longer cycle
accounting for the Earth’s axial rotation. How much is the difference
between a sidereal day and a solar day?
-4.0905 SI seconds
182. Which of the following apply to the angular height of the center of a
body above the observer rational horizon?
-True Altitude
183. Which of the following is NOT an error of a GPS?
-Tropospheric ducting
184. When using the depth finder in the open ocean, what phenomena is
most likely providing a continuous trace that isn’t from the actual bottom?
-It generate echoes from depth scattering layer
185. Which of the following is one of the control systems of ship’s
routeing?
-Minimize the chances of loss
186. What does GPS receiver measure to compute its position?
-The difference in time from signal transmission to reception
187. Consider a place approaching a channel when the height of HW is 3.8
meters. The vessel draught is 2.5 meters. What is the UKC over a rock of
drying height 0.9 meters?
-UKC = 0.4 meters at HW
188. What is meant by acronym EBL?
-Electronic Bearing Line
189. What is the surface wind generally considered among the most
constant of winds, blowing for days or even week with little change in
direction?
-Trade Winds
190. Referring to the Light List, a light has a nominal range of 14 miles and
26 feet high. If the visibility is 4nm and your height of eye is 20 feet, at what
approx. distance will you sight the light?
-7.5 nm
191. What is the light color of the West cardinal mark used in IALA Region
A and B?
-White
192. In a paper chart, how would you find the evidence on the correction
made on the chart?
-It is indicated at the left lower corner of the chart
193. What is your understanding of compass adjustment?
-It is the process of neutralizing undesired magnetic effects on a magnetic
compass
194. What is meant by Speed Made Good?
-This is the net speed based on distance and time of passage directly from
one point to another
195. You are navigating in the open sea when you received the following
navigational warnings. How would you classify navigational warnings in
order of importance?
-Gale Warnings; Any changes or development of new buoyage system.
 Vessels aground in approaching port areas; Gunnery or fire exercise areas
and underwater activities in certain areas
196. What minimum thickness of cloud layer is indicated if precipitation is
reported as light or greater intensity?
-4000 feet thick
197. What position do you obtain when you take two or more intersecting
position lines at nearly the same time?
-Fix
198. What will you expect of the relative humidity of a place throughout
the 24 hours of the day?
-Reduce during the day and increase at night
199. How would you classify the position that is obtained by applying
charted current and observed wind direction to your vessel’s course and
speed?
-Estimated position
200. How do gyrocompass repeaters replicate the direction reading of the
master gyrocompass?
-Accurate electronic servo mechanism
201. How often are chart corrections published?
-weekly
202. What factors are used to determine climate?
-Precipitation
203. If your vessel steer 349T and current sets NxW true at the rate of 2
knows. At 2215 hrs a light bore 034T and at 2300H the same light bore
079T. Vessel’s speed is 18.5kts. What is the distance off light at 2300 hrs?
-15.375 miles
204. Which of the following is one of the two celestial poles that is above
the observer’s horizon?
-Elevated Pole
205. Which publication requires infrequent corrections?
-Sailing Directions
206. Which is the best answer with regards to the working principle of a
hygrometer?
-The lower the humidity of the air, the faster the evaporation
207. How would you describe the use of wet bulb thermometer?
-It measures the temperature of the atmosphere if the atmosphere is 100%
saturated
208. What do you call the altitude measured with sextant corrected for
dip and index error?
-Apparent Altitude
209. What type of positioning system is enclosed by a semi-circle as
plotted on a chart?
-Dead reckoning position
210. If you observe an excessive noise from the Steering Gear, how would
you rectify it?
-Air must be removed from the system using vent valve provided in the
cylinder and pump specially after the system us replenished with new oil
211. How shall a dead reckoning course be plotted?
-Start from a fix. That is known departure point, and note the time
212. A common compass rose as found on a nautical chart shows true
north and magnetic north. What will you notice on the inner circle and the
graduations of the circle?
-Corresponds between the thirty-two points of rose
213. How would you plan your course if it is crossing a TSS?
-Plan a course that is perpendicularly or as near as perpendicular
214. How will the compass card turn in a magnetic compass when the
vessel changes course to starboard?
-It will remain aligned with compass north
215. As you enter a US Channel from seaward, how do the number on the
buoy changes?
-It increases with the can buoys being odd numbered
216. On what frequency does AIS transponder transmit and received
messages?
-VHF Maritime Band
217. A vessel is following a range to keep herself within a narrow channel.
The chart indicates the range to be 243 deg. What is the course the vessel is
steering so that she can identify that the vessel is “on range”?
-True Course 243 deg
218. Using the radar your own ship is shown as the center of the screen
and 0 degrees always appear at the top of the screen. How would you
define the bearing obtained?
-Relative bearing
219. It is an instrument designed to maintain a continuous record of
atmospheric pressure?
-Barograph
220. How would an excessive noise from the Steering Gear be developed?
-Excessive noise and vibrations from the steering gear is due to air bubbles
in the oil pumps and piping and are subjected to air hammer leading to
vibration
221. How would you ensure the operational readiness of the steering
system?
-A vessel steering system should be checked within 12 hours before
departure
222. In modern fathometers how does the sonic or ultrasonic sound
waves are produced electrically?
-It is produced by means of a transducer
223. What is the speed of the sun as it moves towards vega?
-12 miles per second
224. What information does the outer ring of a compass rose on a nautical
chart provided?
-True Direction
225. What would be the required movement of a rudder in a typical cargo
ship?
-35 degrees
226. What do you expect of your position to be 95% accurate when
navigating using GPS?
-Within radius of 100m
227. In navigation, how would you define a characteristic?
-It is the audible, visual or electronic signal displayed by an aid to navigation
to assist in the identification
228. In what way can RADAR be an aid to weather forecasting especially
when weather messages are incomplete or not available?
 -Showers at long range appears on the screen only if moderate or heavy
rain falls
229. What is meant by the Speed of Advance?
-This is the intended speed with respect to earth, taking into consideration
the effect of known predicted current
230. How does the noise of thunder produce when you saw a lightning
flash?
-The effect of the instantaneous heating and sudden expansion of the air
near the lightning flash produces the noise
231. How would you approx. the height above sea level the bases of the
middle clouds?
-The base is between 6,500 ft – 20,000 ft
232. How would you classify a 3D fix that consider altitude require in
theoretical position lines when using GPS?
-It requires 4 theoretical position lines
233. How would you describe the process of changing of state from liquid
to gas?
-Evaporation in which latent head is absorbed
234. Which of the following statement regarding DGPS is FALSE?
-It reduces geometric dilution of position
235. How would you take an Ex-Meridian Celestial Sight?
-The celestial body is within 28 min prior to LAN
236. Which one is part of the compass wherein the graduated directions
are placed?
-Compass Card
237. Which of the following is an indication of change in the weather that
may be expected on the passage of line squall?
-Sudden rise on the barometric pressure
238. When you are POLAR REGION, which of the following weather
condition is NOT expected?
-To experience extensive snowfall
239. What corrections must always be applied when reading a mercurial
barometer?
-Corrections for latitude and height above sea level
240. Which is the basic operating principle of the satellite navigation
system?
-Doppler Shift
241. In which publication can you find the height of tides of a given place?
-Admiralty Tide Tables
242. How did a vessel acquired her permanent magnetism?
-Due to energy imparted when cutting and welding
243. What is meant by FIX in navigation?
-It is vessel position at time of observation
244. What do you call a chart that is used generally for a long ocean
passage?
-Small scale chart
245. What Is meant by arc of visibility?
-It is the portion of the horizon over which a lighted aid to navigation is
visible from seaward
246. When a new chart is received onboard, how would you correct a new
chart?
-Highlight the chart in the correction log // Enter the chart folio and
sequence number // Correct the chart for any pending corrections //
Correct the Admiralty Chart catalogue if affected // Correct the old edition
of the chart
247. How would you perform correction to old charts?
-Check that the edition is currently in the Cumulative Notice to Mariners
against the chart number and the number of uncorrected notices. Start by
correcting the latest correction first and proceed backwards until all notices
are corrected
248. How does position fixing affected by satellite system?
-Simultaneous ranges from satellites
249. In navigation, what is meant by articulated beacon?
-A buoy structure, tethered directly to the seabed and having no watch
circle
250. You are on course 357T and take a relative bearing of a lighthouse of
180. What is the true bearing of the lighthouse?
-177
251. Where is the compass card attached in a gyrocompass?
-Sensitive Element
252. What conclusion can you draw when operating in an area where sea
ice and iceberg are present?
-Icebergs may travel in a direction many degrees different from the sea ice
253. When the gyro-pilot is used for steering how would you adjust to
compensate for varying sea conditions?
-Adjust the weather adjustment
254. A buoy bear 178 degrees at 3000 yard (2,700 meters). What is the
course to make good to leave the buoy 100 yards (90 meters) to port
beam?
-180 degrees True
255. Which of the condition given below will lead to the formation of
radiation fog?
-Wind Speed Point: 3 knots / Cloud cover: 1/8 Ci / Temp: 8 C / Dew: 3 deg C
256. How could a civilian GPS user improve accuracy level of his position?
- By using DGPS
257. How can the stability of the atmosphere be determined?
-Ambient Temperature Lapse Rate
258. How would you call a group of stars which appear close together and
form a striking configuration such as a person or animal?
-Constellation
259. You are on an ice-reinforce vessel about to enter pack ice. What
should you do?
-You should look for areas of rooten ice and enter perpendicular to the ice
edge
260. What would you need to considered when using a buoy as an aid to
navigation?
-The buoy may not be in its charted position
261. If mis-alignment of the radar heading marker exists, how would you
correct at first opportunity?
-Ensure that the heading marker line on the display is aligned with the fore-
and-aft line of the ship
262. Which one is to be kept in mind when plotting a DR Position?
-The DR position must be plotted afresh every time that there is a change in
course and speed
263. Referring to the Light List, a light has a nominal range of 14 miles and
26 feet high. If the visibility is 14 nm miles and your height of eye is 20 feet,
at what approx. distance will you sight the light?
-11.1 nm
264. What do you think will happen to the speed of sound, when the
water salinity increases?
-It will increase
265. Which of the following statements best describes how does a snow is
formed?
-Snow is formed by the aggregation or joining together of ice crystals
266. What is meant by acronym VDR?
-Voyage Data Recorder
267. How would you characterize the tropopause in mid-latitudes?
-Lower in winter with a higher temperature
268. How are masses and ocean currents related to each other?
-Warm air masses warm ocean currents
269. What daymark shape is used in the lateral systems?
-Triangle
270. What is the relationship of the Register Intensity switch in the overall
performance of the Echo Sounder in order to obtain accuracy and a clear
record of the seabed?
-It is used in analogue echo sounders to adjust the record intensity
271. Which magnetic correctors CANNOT be set while the vessel is on a
heading of magnetic north or magnetic south?
-Flinders’ Bar
272. Which is your best indicator of change in weather that may be
expected at the passage of a line squall?
-A sudden rise in barometric pressure
273. What is the relationship of the Pulse Length in the overall
performance of the Echo Sounder in order to obtain accuracy and a clear
record of the seabed?
-It is responsible for the vertical resolution of the echo sounder; short
 pulses are necessary for a better resolution to reduce the probability of
false echoes due to strong reverberation
274. Where would you find a comprehensive list of navigating charts with
the title and number for various parts of the world?
-Chart Catalogue
275. Why should buoys be avoided in fixing the ship’s position?
-Buoys position can be relocated hence unreliable
276. What kind of weather will you expect if the barometer reading is
showing low pressure in the area (below normal)?
-Stormy or wet
277. How does the air move in sea breeze?
-Wind moves from ocean to land
278. What is the variation of a compass if the True heading is 086 and the
Magnetic heading is 098?
-12W
279. How would you classify the type of position when a single line of
position is combined with a DR position?
-Estimated Position
280. Which statement is CORRECT regarding thunderstorms?
-During the mature stage of a thunderstorm cell: the cloud contains up
currents and down currents
281. How is buoy marking a wreck be identified?
-With white light F (2) and a topmark of 2 black spheres
282. How can you determine in the readings of dry and wet thermometer
on a psychrometer?
-Relative humidity and dew point
283. How often are Notice to Mariners published?
-Weekly
284. Your vessel’s heading is 330 pgc and 345 psc with a 2E gyro error. If
there is a variation of 13 W, what is the deviation on this heading?
-0
285. What is the shape of the buoy for the STBD hand lateral marks in
IALA Region A?
-Conical, Pillar, Spar
286. Which of the following is INCORRECT about DGPS?
-It reduces geometric dilution of position
287. Without the use of a wind scale, how would you estimate the
probable force of the wind?
-If 1/3 is deducted from the geostrophic wind, the result is good
approximation of the surface wind
288. Which meteorological instrument is used to measure air pressure?
-Barometer
289. The dry bulb thermometer is 30C and the wet bulb temp is 28C, what
is the relative humidity?
-85%
290. What is provided in the highest level of commercial navigational
accuracy?
-DGPS, within a coverage area
291. How can you predict the velocity of the current in large coastal
harbors?
-It is predicted in Tidal Current Tables
292. How many semi-diurnal tides occur in a 24 hours and 53 minutes
cycle?
-2
293. On certain type of charts where depth info is sufficiently precise, how
may the soundings be expressed for dep draft vessels?
-Soundings between 21 meters and 31 meters may be expressed in meters
and decimeters
294. Which of the following is INCORRECT about the course acquisition
code of GPS?
-It is transmitted 90 degrees out of phase from the precision code
295. Which GPS signal or code is available for use by civilians?
-The SPS Signals
296. What is the use of a dry bulb thermometer?
-To measure the temperature of the atmosphere
297. In navigation, what is meant by a bell?
-A sound signal producing tones by means of a hammer actuated by
electricity
298. What would be the problem most likely to be encountered
associated with hydraulic steering system?
-Air in the system
299. What judgement can you make in the weather forecast with
dropping barometer and a low cloud ceiling?
-An increase of humidity and temperature
300. Which of the following condition could determine that the existence
of poor visibility is developing?
-When warm moist air passes over a surface, which is cooler than the dew
point of the air the visibility will deteriorate as advection fog is formed
301. What is the earth’s orbital speed?
-16.1 nautical miles per second
302. On your ARPA, there are two guard zone. How would you classify the
function of the inner guard zone?
-It gives warning of small targets that are initially detected that are closer
than the outer zone
303. A vessel is following a leading light to keep her within the middle of a
narrow channel. The chart indicates the range to be 001 degree. If she is
“on range” what course she is steering?
-True course 001 degree
304. What is the temperature is Centigrade from 152 Fahrenheit?
-66.7 deg C
305. What is the surest sign of the proximity of a tropical storm?
-If the interruption on the barometer is 5 mb or more below normal
306. How will you plot your vessel’s position if you find that the three-
position line you used to plot a fixed intersect in a triangle?
-In the geometric center of the triangle
307. Which of the following statements should you consider in planning
an ocean passage?
-The direct route is not always the shortest route
308. What is the nature of the shore if you see fine dots on the chart?
-Sandy Beach
309. What is the difference between the True North and the Magnetic
North?
-Variation
310. What is the safest and most prudent procedure to follow while
navigating in the vicinity of a tropical cyclone?
-Take a possible step to avoid it if possible
311. What is the speed of the wind in a Beaufort force 8?
-Wind speed 34 to 40 knots mean 37 knots
312. How do Echo Sounder deliver an accurate reading?
-Performance of a sonar system depends on the accuracy with which the
velocity of source propagation is measured
313. What conclusion can you draw as the safest procedure to follow
while navigating in the vicinity of tropical cyclone?
-Take avoiding action as early as possible
314. Speaking of GPS, how does the DGPS provides a horizontal accuracy?
-Within a range of 10 meters
315. What do you think is one of the most applicable methods in
connection with the keeping up-to-date Sailing Directions by navigators?
-To know incident if the book will be the subject of revision within a short
time
316. The intersection of spheres of position are required to obtain a fix
from GPS. How many spheres of position lines is required to obtain an
accurate position from GPS?
-It required four spheres of position lines
317. What is the color of the Port hand lateral marks in IALA Region A?
-Red
318. What would be the best reference among the available onboard
publications that you are going to use in order to reckon the height of tides
of a given place?
-The same tide tables as that used for the charts of the locality
319. Referring to the Light List, a light has a nominal range of 14 miles and
12.8 meters high. If the visibility is 6 nm and your height of eye is 6.0 meter,
at what approximate distance will you sight the light?
-10.0 nautical miles
320. How would you classify the sextant error when the index arm is not
pivoted at the exact center of the arc?
-Centering error
321. In weather forecasting, certain types of clouds are associated with
certain types of weather. If you observe with “mackerel sky”, what is the
belief does it represents?
-Precursor of bad weather
322. Which of these situations may cause false echoes in an echo
sounder?
-Turbulence from the interaction of tidal streams with solid particles in
suspension
323. How would you ensure that accurate positioning is done during chart
correction?
-By way of tracing if available as a useful tool for positioning a correction
quickly
324. What is the used of a sling psychrometer?
-Instrument used to measure relative humidity
325. What is the maximum sustained surface wind speed of a cyclone in
order for it to be classified as a tropical depression?
-about 33 knots
326. Which of the following a DGPS does not reduce?
-Multi-path errors
327. Determine the best cross bearing line of position between two
known objects ashore when piloting a vessel in order to obtain an accurate
fix?
-The best is about 90 deg apart
328. A common compass rose as found on a nautical chart shows true
north and magnetic north. How many traditional winds are listed on a
modern compass rose?
-Eight
329. It is a chart projection depicting the poles and small areas on either
side of a connecting meridian that is sometimes used for star chart?
-Transverse Mercator Projection
330. How would you fulfill the condition for sailing in coastal navigation?
-Develop a detailed passage plan to include weather forecasts, navigating
strategies and coordinate watchkeeping schedule and responsibilities
during the passage
331. Where can you find the data relating to the direction and velocity of
rotary tidal currents?
-Tidal Current Tables
332. What is a barometer?
-An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure
333. How would you show your understanding of an Echo Sounder’s error
if you encounter a velocity of propagation in water?
-If temperature, salinity or pressure changes, the acoustic wavelength
changes therefore the depth recorded will be inaccurate
334. At 1045H your GPS fixes your position at LAT 21-01.75N and LONG
172-48.40W. You are steering a course of 086 psc at a speed of 6.0 knots.
At 2400, you fix your position at LAT 21-04.2 and LONG 172-38.85W. What
were your set and drift?
-360T x 0.4 knots
335. On a chart, cardinal marks of the compass indicate the position of a
danger and the direction of the safe side. How would you determine a
NORTH cardinal mark?
-It is painted black over yellow
336. On a chart, cardinal marks of the compass indicate the position of a
danger and the direction of the safe side. How would you determine a
SOUTH cardinal mark?
-It is painted yellow over black
337. On a chart, cardinal marks of the compass indicate the position of a
danger and the direction of the safe side. How would you determine a
WEST cardinal mark?
-It is painted black with yellow bands
338. On a chart, cardinal marks of the compass indicate the position of a
danger and the direction of the safe side. How would you determine an
EAST cardinal mark?
-It is painted black with yellow bands
339. What is the TOPMARK of the EAST cardinal mark used in IALA Region
A and Region B?
-2 black cones, one above the other, base to base
340. What is the TOPMARK of the WEST cardinal mark used in IALA Region
A and Region B?
 -Yellow with a single broad horizontal black band
-It is painted yellow with black bands
341. What is the TOPMARK of the NORTH cardinal mark used in IALA
Region A and Region B?
-2 black cones, one above the other, both points upward
342. What is the TOPMARK of the SOUTH cardinal mark used in IALA
Region A and Region B?
-2 black cones, one above the other, both points downward
343. What do you call a system of reservoirs and connecting tubes on a
gyro compass?
-Mercury Ballistic
344. Which error is being reduced by the magnets in the binnacles of
magnetic compasses?
-Deviation error
345. How is the ISOBAR drawn in a weather map when an ISOBAR crosses
a front?
-Kinked and pointing away from the low
346. What do you call the function of the horizontal component of the
compass that gives the compass needle the ability to point north?
-Directive Force
347. What is the line drawn on a chart through places of NO variation?
-Agonic
348. What is the ability of a substance to retain magnetic properties after
the magnetizing force has been removed?
-Magnetic Remanence
349. What is the term used to describe the earth’s magnetic anomaly?
-Magnetic Declination
350. What would you call the number of lines of force crossing a given
surface area in magnetic field?
-Magnetic flux
351. What is the tendency of magnetic lines of induction to concentrate
on material of high permeability?
-Magnetic Shielding
352. What is the ratio of the intensity of magnetization produced in a
substance to the magnetic force to which the material is subjected?
-Magnetic Susceptibility
353. When you navigate using magnetic compass, what is the force that
causes compass deviation?
-Magnetic field
354. What is the space formed between the direction of the earth’s
magnetic field and the horizontal?
-Magnetic dip
355. What is the line drawn on a chart through places that is synonymous
with the Magnetic Equator?
-Aclinic
356. What do you call the phenomenon that will happen when
magnetization of an iron or steel lags behind the field?
-Hyteresis
357. Which one on the following is the strength of field in which a unit
magnetic pole would experience a force of one dyne?
-Oersted
358. What is the line drawn on a chart though places having the same
value of magnetic declination?
-Isogonal
359. What do you call a line drawn on a chart joining places having the
same temperature at the same level and at the same time?
-An isotherm
360. What is the line drawn on a chart through places having the same
value of magnetic dip?
-Isoclinal
361. What is the light rhythm (when fitted) of the NORTH Cardinal marks
used in IALA Region A and Region B?
-Very Quick or Quick Flashing
362. What is the light rhythm (when fitted) of the SOUTH Cardinal marks
used in IALA Region A and Region B?
-VQ (6) + Long flash every 10 seconds or Q (6) + Long flash every 15 seconds
363. What is the light rhythm (when fitted) of the EAST Cardinal marks
used in IALA Region A and Region B?
-VQ (3) every 5 seconds or Q (3) every 10 seconds
364. What is the latitude of a place where the sun is exactly at the zenith
of the observer at Local Apparent Noon of June 21?
-23 deg 27 mins North
365. What is the latitude of a place where the sun is exactly at the zenith
of the observer at Local Apparent Noon of 22nd or 23rd of September?
-Latitude 00 deg 00 minutes
366. If you are in the Southern Hemisphere as a general rule of BB LAW,
how would you determine the center of high pressure?
-Faces the surfaces of the wind the center of the high pressure is in your
right
367. If you are in the Southern Hemisphere as a general rule of BB LAW,
how would you determine the center of high pressure?
-Faces the surface of the wind, the center of low is toward your left
368. If you are in the Northern Hemisphere as a general rule of the BB
LAW, how would you determine the center of HIGH pressure?
-Faces the surface of the wind, the center of high pressure is in your left
369. f you are in the Northern Hemisphere as a general rule of the BB
LAW, how would you determine the center of LOW pressure?
-Faces the surface of the wind, the center of low is toward your right
370. How would you estimate the bearing of the storm center in the
northern hemisphere?
-By Buys Ballot law if you face the wind, the center of the storm is
approximately in your right
371. Based on what you know, how would you explain your understanding
of humidity?
-It is the water vapour of the air expressed in mass per unit volume
372. How would you show understanding of relative humidity?
-It is the ratio of the existing absolute humidity to its saturation value at
the same temperature
373. How would you prove you understanding of Relative Humidity?
-The actual amount of water vapor in a sample of air over the maximum
amount of water vapor that the sample can contain x 100
374. How can you describe Absolute Humidity?
-The amount of water vapor that a given quantity of air holds
375. How would you show your understanding of humidity?
-It is the water vapour of the air expressed in mass per unit volume
376. Base on what you know, what is your opinion of dew point?
-It is the temperature to which unsaturated air must be cooled at
constant pressure and constant water vapor content
377. It is known as the angular distance between the zenith and a point on
the celestial sphere through the arc of the vertical circle observable for
bodies above the horizon?
-Coaltitude
378. What is the vertical angle between the horizontal and magnetic line
of force?
-dip