California Boating Actual Exam (B&A) 120+ Questions &
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Under which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Being immersed in Coldwater
How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 *** It will be difficult to control
A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** It's intended wearer
On a 15 foot boat which object is required to be on board - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 *** One Coast Guard approved lifejacket for each person
When is it good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** At all times when aboard
What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket
with a torn strap - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Discard and replace it
,Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in
the stormy weather - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Make sure all aboard or
wearing lifejackets
Motor boats under 26 feet with installed fuel tanks are required to have which
type of fire extinguisher on board - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Type B
Which are Coast Guard approved visual distress signal's - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 *** Red meteor flares
If to much weight is placed on a hitch, What affect can it have on the tow vehicle
- SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Front and will lift and make the vehicle difficult to
control
To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species when is the best time to clean
your boat - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Before you leave the ramp area
What do a red green and white light indicate when seen together at night -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** It is the bow of another vessel heading straight
toward you
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area why
should you watch your wake - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** It may cause
personal injury or damage
, Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 *** Threatening clouds such as thunderheads
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance
program for gasoline powered boat - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Examination
of thru-hull fitting's for signs of leakage or corrosion
What is the main reason operators are involved with collisions with reefs/shoals
or submerged hazards - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Did not check for local
hazards prior to launch
Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a
recreational boat - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Boat operator
What is the cause of most fatal boating accidents - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ***
Operator error
In what part of the boat or gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Bilge
Under the Department of Homeland Security what action should boaters take to
ensure the safety of everyone on the nations waterways - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 *** Report suspicious activities to the proper authorities
Answers | 100% Verified solutions |Questions with Correct
Answers 2026 latest update! PDF
Under which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Being immersed in Coldwater
How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 *** It will be difficult to control
A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** It's intended wearer
On a 15 foot boat which object is required to be on board - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 *** One Coast Guard approved lifejacket for each person
When is it good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** At all times when aboard
What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket
with a torn strap - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Discard and replace it
,Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in
the stormy weather - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Make sure all aboard or
wearing lifejackets
Motor boats under 26 feet with installed fuel tanks are required to have which
type of fire extinguisher on board - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Type B
Which are Coast Guard approved visual distress signal's - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 *** Red meteor flares
If to much weight is placed on a hitch, What affect can it have on the tow vehicle
- SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Front and will lift and make the vehicle difficult to
control
To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species when is the best time to clean
your boat - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Before you leave the ramp area
What do a red green and white light indicate when seen together at night -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** It is the bow of another vessel heading straight
toward you
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area why
should you watch your wake - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** It may cause
personal injury or damage
, Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 *** Threatening clouds such as thunderheads
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance
program for gasoline powered boat - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Examination
of thru-hull fitting's for signs of leakage or corrosion
What is the main reason operators are involved with collisions with reefs/shoals
or submerged hazards - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Did not check for local
hazards prior to launch
Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a
recreational boat - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Boat operator
What is the cause of most fatal boating accidents - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ***
Operator error
In what part of the boat or gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *** Bilge
Under the Department of Homeland Security what action should boaters take to
ensure the safety of everyone on the nations waterways - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 *** Report suspicious activities to the proper authorities
