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Una pitada corta tiene una duración aproximada de:A short blast lasts approximately:
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Correct answer: c) One second
Why it is correct
Rule 32 defines a short blast as about one second, and a prolonged blast as four to six seconds.
Why the others are not
- a) Three seconds matches no definition.
- b) A short blast is much shorter.
- d) A prolonged blast is 4 to 6 seconds, so a short blast is not half of it.
How to work it out in the exam
- Memorise two figures: short 1 second, prolonged 4 to 6.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2015 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 27 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2015 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 18 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2021 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 27 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2021 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 26 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 32
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 32
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