Which of the following statements about GPS is false?
2016
Which of the following statements about GPS is false?
- A.
It is a space-based satellite navigation system
- B.
It stands for Global Positioning System
- C.
It stands for Global Position Synchronization
- D.
It is the backbone for modernizing the global air traffic system, weather, and location services
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Correct answer: C
the question asks to identify the false statement about GPS.
GPS actually stands for Global Positioning System. It is a space-based radio-navigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force. It provides geolocation and time information to a GPS receiver anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. Therefore, stating that it stands for "Global Position Synchronization" is factually incorrect, making Option C the correct choice for this "false statement" query.