General Navigation USCG Question #108 (Set 4)

How many points are there in a compass card?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — 32

The traditional mariner's compass card is divided into 32 points. Each point represents 11.25 degrees of the circle (360 degrees divided by 32). This system, while largely superseded by degrees for modern navigation, remains a fundamental concept in maritime history and basic compass orientation training.

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