Question 1
How often should the magnetic compass error be checked?
- Once a day.
- Once a watch and after a major course alteration.
- Twice a day.
- After each major alteration of course.
SETS 6000 DO1D: Plan and Conduct a Passage – Compasses: Magnetic and Gyro and Steering
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Question 2
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.
Question 3
The angle between the magnetic north and the true north is:- Variation.
- Deviation.
- Compass error.
- Magnetic compass error.
Question 4
How often should the auto pilot be tested in manual mode?- At least once a watch.
- At least once a day.
- At least once in a passage.
- Prior to arrival and departure only.
Question 5
To convert a compass course to a magnetic course, it is necessary to apply:- Deviation.
- Variation.
- Compass error.
- None of the other answers.
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SETS 6000 DO1D: Plan and Conduct a Passage – Compasses: Magnetic and Gyro and Steering is a SETS test for the Deck department at Operational level with 11 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: compass error, magnetic, course, var, dev, north, convert, necessary.
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