Question 1803Navigation General

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Which statement about an estimated position is TRUE?

A It may be based on a single LOP or questionable data.
B It is more reliable than a fix based on radar bearings.
C When a 3-LOP fix plots in a triangle, the center of the triangle is the estimated position.
D It is usually based on soundings.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) It may be based on a single LOP or questionable data. This is correct because an estimated position is a position that is based on less reliable information than a fix, which is a position determined by multiple lines of position (LOPs) from navigational aids. An estimated position may be based on a single LOP or data that is uncertain or questionable, making it less reliable than a fix. The other options are incorrect because: B) An estimated position is generally less reliable than a fix based on radar bearings; C) The center of a triangle formed by 3 LOPs is not necessarily the estimated position; and D) Estimated positions are not necessarily based on soundings.

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