Question 194 Deck General

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The "rudder adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand is used to _______________.

A set the departure from base course before actuating the rudder
B align the rudder angle indicator with the true rudder angle
C set the rate at which the rudder responds
D set the number of degrees of rudder per degree of course error
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) set the number of degrees of rudder per degree of course error. The "rudder adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand is used to set the sensitivity of the autopilot's response to course deviations. By adjusting this control, the operator can determine how much rudder movement will occur for a given degree of course error, allowing them to fine-tune the autopilot's steering performance to the vessel's handling characteristics. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the function of the "rudder adjustment" control. Options A and B relate to other autopilot settings, while option C describes the rate of rudder movement, which is a separate control.

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