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Cyprus Pancyprian Access Examination Technical School Compass and Electronic Instruments (Theoretical Direction) (ΠΥΞΙΔΑ ΚΑΙ ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝΙΚΑ ΟΡΓΑΝΑ Τ.Σ. (Θ.Κ.), code 419) practice questions are available now; exam metadata is being verified.

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419

Official subject code for ΠΥΞΙΔΑ ΚΑΙ ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝΙΚΑ ΟΡΓΑΝΑ Τ.Σ. (Θ.Κ.) in the 2026 Pancyprian Access Examinations

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2.5 hours

Official examination duration (08:00–10:30) from the 2026 timetable

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23 June 2026

2026 exam date for this subject per the official timetable

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EUR 25

2026 fee per access subject (not code 032)

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0–20

Marking scale for each Pancyprian subject

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1A magnetic compass needle primarily aligns with which reference direction?
A.Magnetic north
B.Geographic (true) north
C.Gyro north
D.Grid north on a mercator chart
Explanation: A magnetic compass senses the Earth's magnetic field, so its north-seeking end aligns with magnetic north, not geographic true north. Navigators then apply variation and deviation to relate the reading to true directions.
2Why do carriage requirements still treat the magnetic compass as essential ship equipment?
A.It provides higher accuracy than any gyrocompass
B.It can indicate heading without depending on the ship's electrical power
C.It automatically corrects for deviation and variation
D.It replaces the need for charts and radar
Explanation: A magnetic compass is valued as a robust, independent heading reference that continues to function if electrical power or complex electronics fail. Accuracy still requires applying variation and deviation.
3Ship's magnetism that deflects the magnetic compass needle away from magnetic north is called:
A.Deviation
B.Variation
C.Dip
D.Precession
Explanation: Deviation is the compass error caused by the ship's own magnetic field. Variation is the geographic difference between true and magnetic north caused by the Earth's magnetic field.
4Technological improvements to traditional magnetic compasses are commonly grouped into which two broad categories?
A.Optical and hydraulic
B.Mechanical and electronic
C.Acoustic and satellite
D.Pneumatic and thermal
Explanation: Official Pancyprian marking schemes group magnetic-compass improvements into mechanical upgrades and electronic enhancements such as transmitting magnetic compasses and digital repeaters.
5Which statement best describes magnetic variation?
A.The difference between magnetic north and the ship's compass north caused by shipboard iron
B.The angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a place on Earth
C.The daily change in gyrocompass latitude correction
D.The difference between SOG and STW
Explanation: Variation (magnetic declination) is the angle between true north and magnetic north at a geographic position. It is taken from charts or models and changes slowly with location and time.
6A liquid-filled magnetic compass bowl is mainly intended to:
A.Increase the Earth's magnetic field strength
B.Eliminate the need for deviation cards
C.Damp card oscillation and reduce friction on the pivot
D.Force the card to indicate true north
Explanation: Compass liquid damps swinging of the card and supports the pivot so the card settles more steadily in a seaway. It does not remove variation or deviation.
7Which is a practical advantage of the magnetic compass compared with a gyrocompass?
A.It is unaffected by nearby steel structures
B.It requires little routine power and rarely fails catastrophically
C.It always reads true heading without corrections
D.It cannot be disturbed by magnetic cargo
Explanation: Magnetic compasses are simple, low-maintenance instruments that do not rely on continuous complex power systems. They remain subject to deviation and still need corrections.
8Hard-iron magnetism in a ship is best described as:
A.Temporary magnetism induced only while the ship is turning
B.The Earth's horizontal magnetic field component only
C.An error unique to free gyroscopes
D.Permanent magnetism retained in ferromagnetic structure
Explanation: Hard-iron (permanent) magnetism is retained magnetization in steel structure and fittings; it produces heading-dependent deviation components treated in compass adjustment.
9Soft-iron magnetism on board mainly arises because:
A.The gyro rotor stores angular momentum
B.Shipboard iron is magnetized by the Earth's magnetic field
C.GNSS satellites broadcast ephemerides
D.Radar pulse length changes with range scale
Explanation: Soft iron is easily magnetized by the Earth's field as the ship changes latitude and heading, inducing additional deviation components.
10A transmitting magnetic compass (TMC) primarily adds which capability?
A.Automatic removal of all variation worldwide
B.Replacement of the need for a gyrocompass under all conditions
C.Electrical transmission of heading to repeaters and other systems
D.Direct measurement of under-keel clearance
Explanation: A TMC senses the magnetic heading and transmits it electrically to repeaters, autopilots or other bridge equipment. Variation and deviation still must be understood and applied as required.

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