ASA 114 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Shrouds, Backstay - Correct Answers -A Tripod refers to the arrangement of a forestay
and ________ that support the mast without the need for a _________.
Nacelle - Correct Answers -A forward projection of the bridgedeck designed to soften
the impact of the seas
daggerboard, windward - Correct Answers -On catamarans without a fixed keel, a
___________ slides vertically through a trunk in each hull to provide lateral resistance
and sailing performance when sailing to ___________.
stability, evenly - Correct Answers -A catamaran's _________ is derived from the
buoyancy in its two widely separated hulls. Even so,care must be taken to avoid
overloading, and to distribute weight _________.
seagull striker - Correct Answers -Located on the forward crossbeam, the ________
________ provides reinforcement to counter the effects of the forestay tension.
crossbeam, aft - Correct Answers -The downward force of the catamaran's mast is
supported by the center ________ integrated into the bridgedeck structure. The
mainsheet traveler is often mounted over the ________ crossbeam.
fully-battened - Correct Answers -A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a
large __________-__________ mainsail and a roller-furling jib.
rudders, heeling - Correct Answers -When a catamaran's steering wheel is turned, the
_________ operate together because they are connected by a tie rod. They are smaller
than those on a monohull, but their efficiency is increased due to a lack of _________.
wheel, engines - Correct Answers -Rudders become ineffective at low speeds.
Therefore, when docking a catamaran, center the __________ and maneuver the boat
with the two ___________.
transom, points of contact - Correct Answers -Dinghy boarding is conveniently done at
the ___________, which offers a low step to embark. Remember to maintain 3 ______
______ ______ at all times.
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Shrouds, Backstay - Correct Answers -A Tripod refers to the arrangement of a forestay
and ________ that support the mast without the need for a _________.
Nacelle - Correct Answers -A forward projection of the bridgedeck designed to soften
the impact of the seas
daggerboard, windward - Correct Answers -On catamarans without a fixed keel, a
___________ slides vertically through a trunk in each hull to provide lateral resistance
and sailing performance when sailing to ___________.
stability, evenly - Correct Answers -A catamaran's _________ is derived from the
buoyancy in its two widely separated hulls. Even so,care must be taken to avoid
overloading, and to distribute weight _________.
seagull striker - Correct Answers -Located on the forward crossbeam, the ________
________ provides reinforcement to counter the effects of the forestay tension.
crossbeam, aft - Correct Answers -The downward force of the catamaran's mast is
supported by the center ________ integrated into the bridgedeck structure. The
mainsheet traveler is often mounted over the ________ crossbeam.
fully-battened - Correct Answers -A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a
large __________-__________ mainsail and a roller-furling jib.
rudders, heeling - Correct Answers -When a catamaran's steering wheel is turned, the
_________ operate together because they are connected by a tie rod. They are smaller
than those on a monohull, but their efficiency is increased due to a lack of _________.
wheel, engines - Correct Answers -Rudders become ineffective at low speeds.
Therefore, when docking a catamaran, center the __________ and maneuver the boat
with the two ___________.
transom, points of contact - Correct Answers -Dinghy boarding is conveniently done at
the ___________, which offers a low step to embark. Remember to maintain 3 ______
______ ______ at all times.
