Practice question

What are the distinctive topmarks and light flash characteristics of an IALA East Cardinal Mark (Marca Cardinal Este)?

  1. Topmark: two black cones with bases together (points facing outward / base-to-base); Light: White very quick or quick flashing 3 times every 5 or 10 seconds (VQ(3) 5s or Q(3) 10s)
  2. Topmark: two black cones with points pointing up; Light: continuous quick flashing
  3. Topmark: two black cones with points pointing down; Light: 6 quick flashes plus 1 long flash every 15 seconds
  4. Topmark: two black cones pointing toward each other (point-to-point); Light: 9 quick flashes every 15 seconds

Answer: A — Topmark: two black cones with bases together (points facing outward / base-to-base); Light: White very quick or quick flashing 3 times every 5 or 10 seconds (VQ(3) 5s or Q(3) 10s)

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