A position obtained by applying ONLY your vessel's course and speed to a known position is a __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — dead-reckoning position
A dead-reckoning (DR) position is established by applying only the vessel's ordered course and engine speed to a previously known fix, disregarding external environmental factors like wind and current.
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