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En relación con la forma de medir el rumbo denominada cuadrantal, indique la respuesta CORRECTA.On the quadrantal way of giving courses, mark the CORRECT answer.
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Correct answer: c) The card is divided into four quadrants from north towards east or west and from south towards east or west; the sign is positive in the first and third quadrants and negative in the second and fourth.
Why it is correct
A quadrantal course starts from north or south towards east or west. By convention NE and SW are positive, SE and NW negative.
Why the others are not
- a) That is circular.
- b) That is circular.
- d) Signs reversed.
How to work it out in the exam
- Quadrantal: NE and SW +.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2024 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 1 · question 39 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2024 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 3 · question 38 Official paper · Official answer key
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