| Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding automatic identification systems (AIS)? |
| A) AIS is designed to replace ARPA, maneuvering boards, and visual bearings as a means to ascertain the risk of collision. |
| B) AIS will not provide information on another vessel if that vessel is indistinguishable in radar sea clutter. |
| C) AIS provides near real-time information regarding another vessel's speed over ground and heading regardless of visibility. |
| D) AIS can be relied upon as the sole means to determine course changes due to other AIS equipped traffic. |
