SFAS Land Navigation & Map Reading Test

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If you don't know your stuff you will not pass.
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Question 1

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What does the term 'Intersection' mean?
Answer
  • The method of locating one's position on a map by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well-defined locations that can be pinpointed on the map.
  • The location of an unknown point by successively occupying at least two or more known positions on the ground and then map sighting on the unknown location.
  • Where two or more roads converge.
  • Finding the location of an unknown point by intersecting a major terrain feature with line shot on an azimuth from your location, then estimating distance.

Question 2

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There are _________ Mils in One Degree.
Answer
  • 17.7
  • 17,7
  • 360.2
  • 180

Question 3

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With the protractor’s edge aligned with the map GRID line and the center of the protractor aligned with your location; what azimuth in MILS do you travel to reach the lake? (write the number only)
Answer
  • 3560
  • 350
  • 2700

Question 4

Question
With the protractor’s edge aligned with the map GRID line and the center of the protractor aligned with your location; what azimuth in DEGREES do you travel to reach the lake? (write the number only)
Answer
  • 200
  • 3560
  • Oh crap I don't know the answer

Question 5

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With regards to land navigation, the average steps it takes you to walk 100 meters is known as a _________.
Answer
  • Pace
  • Pace Count
  • Steps
  • Feet

Question 6

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#4 on the left is a map representation of what letter graphic on the right?
Answer
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 7

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#3 on the left is a map representation of what letter graphic on the right?
Answer
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 8

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#2 on the left is a map representation of what letter graphic on the right?
Answer
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 9

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#1 on the left is a map representation of what letter graphic on the right?
Answer
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 10

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What minor terrain feature is highlighted by the yellow?
Answer
  • Spur
  • Draw
  • Hill
  • Cliff

Question 11

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What Major Terrain Feature is depicted by the yellow?
Answer
  • Ridge
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Potholes

Question 12

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What is MGRS?
Answer
  • Military Grid Referencing Standard
  • Military Grid Reference System
  • Mil-Map Grid Referencing System
  • Map Grid Reference Sheet

Question 13

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How many mils are on a compass?
Answer
  • 360 Mils
  • 6400 Mils
  • 3600 Mils
  • 1 Million Mils

Question 14

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How many Norths are there on a map?
Answer
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Question 15

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Out of the 7 basic colors of a map; what does the color Green identify?
Answer
  • Any and all vegetation would be indicated by green.
  • Where the clean energy is being produced.
  • INDFOR/GREENFOR (Such as ANA/ANP Forces)
  • Vegetation with military significance, such as woods, orchards, and vineyards

Question 16

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Assuming you are on an azimuth of 90 Degrees, what would your back azimuth be?
Answer
  • 100 Degrees
  • 81 Degrees
  • 360 Degrees
  • 270 Degrees

Question 17

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The United States utilizes UTM
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 18

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Where would you find the Legend on a map?
Answer
  • Lower Left Margin
  • Lower Right Margin
  • Top of Map
  • Upper Right Margin

Question 19

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Linear features such as roads or highways, railroads, power transmission lines, ridge lines, or streams that run roughly parallel to your direction of travel are commonly known as what?
Answer
  • Nav Guide
  • Direct Navigational Aide
  • Handrail
  • Referencing features

Question 20

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UTM stands for Universal _________ Mercator
Answer
  • Timekeeping
  • Transverse
  • Tracking
  • Trolling

Question 21

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Indicates cultural (man-made) features such as buildings and roads, surveyed spot elevations, and all labels.
Answer
  • Black
  • Green
  • Red

Question 22

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The colors red and brown are combined to identify cultural features, all relief features, non-surveyed spot elevations, and elevation, such as contour lines on red-light readable maps.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 23

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Identifies hydrography or water features such as lakes, swamps, rivers, and drainage.
Answer
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Purple

Question 24

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Identifies vegetation with military significance, such as woods, orchards, and vineyards.
Answer
  • Orange
  • Green
  • Purple

Question 25

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Identifies all relief features and elevation, such as contours on older edition maps, and cultivated land on red-light readable maps.
Answer
  • Red
  • Brown
  • Black
  • Pink

Question 26

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The color Red classifies cultural features, such as populated areas, main roads, and boundaries, on older maps.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 27

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Occasionally other colors may be used to show special information. These are indicated in the marginal information as a rule.
Answer
  • True
  • False
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