TERNAV (MIDTERM QUIZZES)

Question 1

When is the Admiralty Chart Catalog being revised and republished?

Answer 1

Every December 1st of each year

Question 2

What can be found in a printer’s mark next to a chart number?

Answer 2

Whether the chart is in the International Chart Series

Question 3

Where is the title of a chart listed in the catalog?

Answer 3

In the general title of the chart itself

Question 4

What scale is quoted for a Mercator projection chart in the catalog?

Answer 4

The scale at the standard parallel

Question 5

What is the typical size of a single-folded Admiralty chart?

Answer 5

980 x 640 mm

Question 6

Where is the date of publication shown on a chart?

Answer 6

In the center of the bottom margin

Question 7

What is the purpose of Notices to Mariners?

Answer 7

To update charts and publications with safety-critical changes

Question 8

What is included in a complex update to a chart on a Notice to Mariners?

Answer 8

A written description of the change

Question 9

Which publication summarizes nautical updates from the previous year?

Answer 9

Annual Summary of Admiralty Notices to Mariners (NP247)

Question 10

What does the diagrammatic representation in the catalog show?

Answer 10

The limits of navigational charts in various regions

Question 11

How do you ensure your paper charts are up-to-date?

Answer 11

Applying corrections from Weekly Notices to Mariners

Question 12

What do Admiralty charts cover?

Answer 12

Virtually the entire world

Question 13

What additional publications might be helpful for your voyage besides charts?

Answer 13

Sailing directions, tide tables, and navigational handbooks

Question 14

What does SOLAS regulate regarding nautical charts?

Answer 14

Maintaining and correcting them for updated information

Question 15

When choosing charts for your voyage, what should be the primary consideration?

Answer 15

The largest available scale that best suits your specific needs

Question 16

What are two specialized methods for searching for specific Admiralty charts?

Answer 16

Index maps and microfilm copies

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of Admiralty planning for charts?

Answer 17

To enhance route knowledge and decision-making

Question 18

How are Admiralty charts categorized based on scale?

Answer 18

Large, medium, and small

Question 19

What information is typically included in a detailed chart description in the catalogue?

Answer 19

Scales, tracings, and original chart numbers

Question 20

How often are NMs published?

Answer 20

Weekly

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of Admiralty Notices to Mariners (NMs)?

Answer 21

To inform mariners of important navigational changes

Question 22

How many volumes are there in the Summary of Corrections?

Answer 22

5

Question 23

What is the benefit of using the Summary of Corrections?

Answer 23

It can be used to update any chart, regardless of its date.

Question 24

What is the responsibility of mariners regarding NMs?

Answer 24

Note all NMs and apply them to the charts.

Question 25

What is the only authorized pen color for correcting Admiralty charts?

Answer 25

Magenta

Question 26

What tool is recommended by the Admiralty to mark correction positions on charts?

Answer 26

7H pencil

Question 27

What is the Annual Summary of Notices to Mariners used for?

Answer 27

To summarize NMs issued in the previous year

Question 28

What is the main purpose of the Cumulative List of Notices to Mariners?

Answer 28

To verify if a chart has any missing corrections

Question 29

What kind of information can be found in NMs?

Answer 29

All of the above

Question 30

. Where can you find geographical references to locate relevant charts in the catalogue?

Answer 30

In both the textual entries and index maps

Question 31

what is the main difference between notice to mariners and summary of corrections?

Answer 31

notice to mariners are published weekly but summary is published annually

Question 32

what is the best way to avoid correcting a withdrawn chart?

Answer 32

. check the chart availability list before applying corrections

Question 33

what tool helps mariners understand the chart symbols and abbreviations?

Answer 33

NP5011

Question 34

what is the importance of the 0.25 magenta pen for chart correction?

Answer 34

it is the only color visible in all chart types

Question 35

what will happen if a mariner fails to keep the chart up to date according to SOLAS regulations?

Answer 35

. they may face fines and penalties

Question 36

what is the responsibility of mariners regarding notice to mariner?

Answer 36

note all notice to mariners and apply them to the charts

Question 37

what is the annual summary of notice to mariners is for?

Answer 37

to summarize notice to mariner issued in the previous year

Question 38

what is the benefit of using summary of corrections?

Answer 38

it can be used to update any chart regardless of its date

Question 39

what is the main purpose of cumulative list of notice to mariner?

Answer 39

to verify if charts has any missing corrections

Question 40

what tool is recommended by admiralty to mark correction positions on charts?

Answer 40

7H pencil

Question 41

what kind of information can be found in notice to mariner?

Answer 41

. all of the above

Question 42

what factors might sailing directions provide information on regarding ice and climatic conditions?

Answer 42

probability of encountering fog or storms

Question 43

what type of information might be crucial for planning voyages based on seasonal currents?

Answer 43

both a and b

Question 44

why are sailing directions considered supplement for nautical charts?

Answer 44

details on berth anchorages and services available to vessels

Question 45

how do sailing directions help with understanding buoyage system?

Answer 45

they explain the meaning of colors and shapes used in buoys

Question 46

what additional details can mariners find in port entry information section of sailing direction?

Answer 46

details on pilotage

Question 47

where can the conversion tables for units of measurements in sailing directions?

Answer 47

in the appendix of its volume

Question 48

what information is NOT typically included in sailing directions?

Answer 48

. details about chartering operations

Question 49

how are sailing directions enroute publications organized?

Answer 49

numerically by volume and sector

Question 50

what does the UKHO recommend to comply with SOLAS regulation regarding charts and publications?

Answer 50

use the latest edition of charts and publications

Question 51

is the admiralty chart available electronically?

Answer 51

. yes available in UKHO website

Question 52

where can you find the natural scale of a chart in the catalogue?

Answer 52

in the printers mark next to the chart title

Question 53

where is the date of publication shown on a chart?

Answer 53

in the center of the bottom margin

Question 54

what can you do if you suspect a previously unrecorded admiralty chart might exist?

Answer 54

submit a formal request to UKHO

Question 55

what type of chart system offers easier correction procedures compared to paper charts?

Answer 55

electronic chart

Question 56

how do you ensure that your paper charts are up to date?

Answer 56

applying corrections from weekly notice to mariner