USCG Exam Practice · Plotting with variation and deviation (T-V-M-D-C)
An ARPA installed to meet IMO performance standards must be capable of simultaneously tracking and displaying information on at least how many targets when only manual acquisition is provided?
- A5 targets
- B10 targets✓ correct
- C20 targets
- D30 targets
Why B is correct
33 CFR §164.38, Appendix A, paragraph 3.3.1 states the ARPA must track, process, simultaneously display, and continuously update information on at least 10 targets if only manual acquisition is provided, or at least 20 targets if automatic acquisition is provided.
Cited:33 CFR §164.38
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