General Navigation USCG Question #2311 (Set 71)

Which of the following may introduce error into a magnetic compass?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above

Magnetic compass error is induced by any local magnetic field disturbance, including electrical short circuits, personal metallic items like belt buckles, or structural alterations to the vessel's steel hull.

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