Coast Guard Exams
Question 334Navigation General70% to pass

Which light characteristic may be used on a special purpose mark?

AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Flashing. Special purpose marks are used to indicate a special area or feature, and the flashing light characteristic is commonly used on these types of aids to navigation. The flashing characteristic helps to distinguish the special purpose mark from other navigation lights, providing a unique identification. The other answer choices, such as occulting, equal interval, and quick flashing, are not typically used for special purpose marks, which is why A) Flashing is the correct answer here.

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