Question 179Navigation General70% to pass
A preferred-channel buoy will show a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) A.
A preferred-channel buoy will show a composite group-flashing (2 + 1) light characteristic. This is in accordance with the U.S. Aids to Navigation System, which specifies the light characteristics for various types of buoys. The composite group-flashing (2 + 1) pattern helps mariners identify the preferred channel or direction of travel.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) is the light characteristic for a port-hand buoy, and D) is the light characteristic for a starboard-hand buoy. Neither of these correspond to the requirements for a preferred-channel buoy.
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