ASA 105 Coastal Navigation (Latest 2025/2026 Update) Sample Exam Test| Questions with Approved Answers | 100% Correct|.

ASA 105 Coastal Navigation (Latest 2025/2026
Update) Sample Exam Test| Questions with
Approved Answers | 100% Correct|.


Question:

Name 4 typical errors made in plotting distance on a chart?
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Answer:
Slipping parallel rules, mixing true and magnetic directions on the
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compass rose, misreading the compass, misreading the mileage scale
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Question:
What are the two definitions of "returning"?
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Answer:

1) entering a harbor from the sea/larger body of water 2) on the ICW
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returning is traveling south and west (atlantic and gulf)
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Question:

What happens when the ICW shares and entrance to a bay/harbor?
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Answer:

, The OCW markers will show either a yellow triangle, or square. The square
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is left to port when returning
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Question:
Are red buoys odd, or even numbered??
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Answer:

Even




Question:
Why should you look behind you as well as ahead of you when in a
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channel??

Answer:

To make sure you are not being set out of the channel by the current
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Question:
What shape are red day marks??
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Answer:

Triangle