Question 1
The point at which the helm must be applied to achieve a required course alteration is called the ......
- wheel-over position.
- way-point.
- abort-point.
- drift-point.
SETS 6000 Compasses
SETS Deck Operational 36 questions
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Question 2
The gyro course is 332° and the gyro error is 2° minus. What is the true course?- 330°.
- 334°.
- 328°.
- 332°.
Question 3
Magnetic variation changes its value with ...- True north.
- Magnetic north.
- Grid north.
- Compass deviation.
Question 4
How often the manual steering should be tested?- At least once a day.
- At least once a watch.
- At least once in a passage.
- Prior to arrival and departure only.
Question 5
Magnetic variation for a particular place on the Earth slowly and constantly changes because ...- Complex fluid motion in the outer core of the Earth causes the magnetic field to change slowly with time. This change is known as secular variation.
- The Earth's rotation affects the magnetic field.
- Solar activity influences the magnetic variation.
- Tectonic movements alter the magnetic field.
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SETS 6000 Compasses is a SETS test for the Deck department at Operational level with 36 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: magnetic variation, compass error, free gyroscope, course, gyro, lights, point, changes.
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