General Navigation USCG Question #1822 (Set 57)

A chart position enclosed by a square is a(n) __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — estimated position

According to Bowditch, chart symbols define position accuracy. A fix is a circle, a dead reckoning position is a semicircle, and an estimated position is enclosed by a square, indicating it is based on less reliable data or subject to significant unmeasured environmental set and drift.

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