FREE SVOP Navigation Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary tool used for marine navigation to plot a course?

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Nautical chart

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Depth finder

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GPS device

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Radar

Question 2

What does the term "bearing" refer to in marine navigation?

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The direction to a point relative to the vessel’s position

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The distance to the shore

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The speed of the vessel

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The depth of the water

Question 3

What is the purpose of a marine compass?

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To determine the vessel's heading

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To measure wind speed

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To communicate with other vessels

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To find water depth

Question 4

When using GPS for navigation, what does the term "waypoint" mean?

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A specific location or point along a route

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The depth of the water

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The current speed of the vessel

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The final destination

Question 5

Which instrument is used to measure the depth of the water beneath the vessel?

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Fathometer

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Sextant

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Anemometer

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Barometer

Question 6

What does a green can-shaped buoy indicate when navigating a channel?

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Port (left) side of the channel when returning from sea

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Starboard (right) side of the channel when returning from sea

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Center of the channel

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Safe water mark

Question 7

What is the significance of a red and white vertically striped buoy?

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Indicates a safe water mark

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Warns of underwater obstructions

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Marks the port side of a channel

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Marks the starboard side of a channel

Question 8

How do you convert a course in magnetic north to true north on a nautical chart?

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Add the magnetic variation

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Subtract the magnetic variation

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Use a GPS to convert it automatically

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Divide by the magnetic variation

Question 9

What should you do if you become unsure of your position while navigating?

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Stop the vessel and take bearings from known objects

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Increase speed to find a landmark

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Ignore it and continue on the same course

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Call for help immediately

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of a radar reflector on a small vessel?

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To enhance the vessel's visibility on radar

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To measure wind speed

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To determine the vessel’s heading

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To communicate with other vessels