單項(xiàng)選擇題If a magnetic compass is not affected by any magnetic field other than the Earth’s,which statement is TRUE? ()

A.Compass error and variation are equal
B.Compass north will be true north
C.Variation will equal deviation
D.There will be no compass error


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1.單項(xiàng)選擇題Variation is a compass error that you().

A.can correct by adjusting the compass card
B.can correct by adjusting the compensating magnets
C.can correct by changing the vessel's heading
D.cannot correct

2.單項(xiàng)選擇題A ship under construction or major repair will acquire permanent magnetism due to()while sitting stationary in the earth’s magnetic field.

A.hammering and jarring
B.vibration and pounding
C.varying magnetic fields
D.stable or permanent magnetism of the ship

3.單項(xiàng)選擇題When adjusting a magnetic compass for error,a deviation table should be made().

A.before correcting for any deviation
B.after correcting for variation
C.after adjusting the fore-and-aft and athwartships permanent magnets
D.before the quadrantal correctors are placed on the compass

4.單項(xiàng)選擇題The quadrantal spheres are used to().

A.Remove deviation on the intercardinal headings
B.Remove deviation on the cardinal compass headings
C.Remove heeling error
D.Compensate for induced magnetism in vertical soft iron

5.單項(xiàng)選擇題Which statement about the Flinders bar of the magnetic compass is CORRECT().

A.It compensates for the error caused by the vertical component of the Earth's magnetic field
B.It compensates for error caused by the heeling of a vessel
C.It compensates for quadrantal deviation
D.It is only needed in equatorial waters

6.單項(xiàng)選擇題While in drydock your vessel will be belt-gauged.This process involves().

A.measuring the thickness of the tail shaft liner
B.taking the vessel's offsets to check for hull deformation
C.testing and examining the anchor cables for defective links
D.drilling or sonic-testing the hull to determine the plate thickness

7.單項(xiàng)選擇題When crossing the magnetic equator the().

A.Flinders bar should be inverted
B.Heeling magnet should be inverted
C.The quadrantal spheres should be rotated 180°
D.Flinders bar should be moved to the opposite side of the binnacle

8.單項(xiàng)選擇題The Flinders bar and the quadrantal spheres should be tested for permanent magnetism at what interval().

A.They are not subject to permanent magnetism; no check is necessary
B.Semiannually
C.Annually
D.Every five years

9.單項(xiàng)選擇題What is an advantage of the magnetic compass aboard vessels?()

A.Compass error is negligible at or near the earth's magnetic poles
B.It does not have to be checked as often
C.It is reliable due to it's essential simplicity
D.All points on the compass rose are readily visible

10.單項(xiàng)選擇題The line which connects the points of zero magnetic dip is().

A.An agonic line
B.The magnetic equator
C.A magnetic meridian
D.All of the above