Navigation Skills Quiz for Mariners

A concise assessment designed to evaluate practical understanding of marine navigation fundamentals without relying on advanced equipment.

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Difficulty:MEDIUM

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Questions6
CategoryMaritime
DifficultyMEDIUM
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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

  1. 1

    What is the primary purpose of a leading line drawn on a nautical chart?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    When correcting a magnetic compass reading, which factor must be applied after accounting for magnetic variation?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    A rhumb line is distinct from a great‑circle route because it

    Question 3
  4. 4

    On a Mercator projection, the chart’s scale factor

    Question 4
  5. 5

    A GPS position of 45°30' N, 122°40' W places the vessel in which chart quadrant?

    Question 5
  6. 6

    Dead‑reckoning navigation determines a vessel’s course using

    Question 6

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