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Communication and distressQuestion 367 of 566

How accurate can a GPS receiver be, anywhere on the planet?

  1. To within about 1 m (3 ft)
  2. To within about 10 m (32 ft)
  3. To within about 100 m (330 ft)
  4. To within about 1 km
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Correct answer: To within about 10 m (32 ft)

The guide says a receiver can find your position to within 10 m.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), GPS (Global Positioning Systems), page 50

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026