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USCG Exam PracticeLight List, ranges, and light characteristics

A light described as 'Al WR' in the Light List is best described as which type?

  1. A. A white light with a red sector covering a danger area
  2. A light that shows white and red colours alternatelyCorrect
  3. C. A fixed white light with a red flashing characteristic superimposed
  4. D. A group-flashing light showing three white and three red flashes per period

Why B is correct

The Alternating (Al) characteristic denotes a light that shows different colours alternately. 'Al WR' specifically indicates alternating white and red. (Light List — Al)

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