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GPS Operation
Meets v80 standard for the written portion of GPS Operations
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After changing the batteries, you should consider doing what?
Calibrating your compass and altimeter, if so equipped.
Staying in one spot for an extended period of time.
Shaking your device up and down, repeatedly.
Changing your batteries back.
How many satellites does a GPS receiver need to see to accurately determine your position and altitude?
1
4
9
12
What does a GPS receiver need to achieve ideal accuracy?
At least one satellite directly overhead.
Multiple satellites spread over the sky.
Multiple satellites at one location in the sky.
An odd number of satellites.
On a Garmin 60CSx or 62st, what button do you press to mark a waypoint?
The power button
The up button
The mark button
The in button
Under what general page will you find the proper place to change the datum and unit position format of your GPS device?
The compass page
The map page
The settings page
The trip computer page
A GPS receiver will normally provide you a more accurate position than reading a map.
True
False
On what page will you find your current positional accuracy?
The menu page
The compass page
The trip computer page
The satellite page
True north points to the geographical North Pole, while magnetic north points to what?
The magnetic North pole.
The geographical north pole.
The equator.
The geographical South pole.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a GPS receiver?
It is normally easier to navigate to a location using a GPS than it is using a map & compass.
They allow you to mark important locations for future reference.
You can easily change the coordinate system that is displayed.
Deep valleys or heavy tree cover can affect their accuracy.
What position formats does the Garmin 62st GPS device support?
Degrees, Minutes, Seconds
UTM
USNG
MGRS
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