Which statement about an estimated position is TRUE?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — It may be based on a single LOP or questionable data.
An estimated position (EP) is a position determined by applying estimated current and leeway to a dead reckoning position. Per Bowditch, it is inherently less accurate than a fix because it relies on incomplete, single, or questionable data, such as a single line of position or estimated environmental factors.
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