ASA 201 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
self-bailing - Correct Answers -A cockpit that allows water to escape overboard, either
by way of scuppers or a walk-through transom
turbuckle - Correct Answers -Used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables.
windward side - Correct Answers -When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to
walk along this side of the boat.
cockpit locker - Correct Answers -Cleaning supplies, fenders, boathooks, spare lines
and even extra sails should be stowed in the
emergency tiller - Correct Answers -If the steering system fails, attaching this to the
rudder post may allow steering to resume
bilge - Correct Answers -The space beneath the cabin sole
seacocks - Correct Answers -When the boat is unattended, these should be closed to
prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure
Type B fire extinguishers - Correct Answers -Used to control flammable liquid or
petroleum fires
12 volt DC power provided by the batteries - Correct Answers -Sailboat electrical
fixtures run on
battery charger - Correct Answers -used to charge the batteries when connected to
shore power
alternator - Correct Answers -used to charge the batteries when the boat's engine is
running
Missing cotter pins - Correct Answers -One of the items looked for in a pre-departure
on-deck inspection
Water is flowing out of the exhaust outlet - Correct Answers -Once the diesel auxiliary is
started, it is important to check that
shutting off the fuel supply - Correct Answers -A diesel auxiliary is stopped by
, Pause in neutral - Correct Answers -When shifting from forward to reverse gear or from
reverse to forward gear it is important that you
prop wash - Correct Answers -the flow of water pushed by a propeller
prop walk - Correct Answers -the tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways
when in reverse gear is called
to port - Correct Answers -With the engine in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will
cause the boats stern to walk to
A diver down flag or the international code flag A - Correct Answers -A vessel with
divers or swimmers in the water must display either
the captain - Correct Answers -Who has ultimate responsibility for the boat, crew, and
passengers?
tether, harness, or jackline - Correct Answers -a line or webbing used to connect a
sailor to the boat that has a clip on either end.
Quick-Stop man-overboard recovery method - Correct Answers -During a MOB
situation, the fastest way to recover the MOB is to use this method
the H.E.L.P. position (Heat Escaping Lessening Position) - Correct Answers -A MOB in
cold water should assume which postion
removing their wet clothing and covering the head and body with blankets while adding
the body heat of another person - Correct Answers -A person suffering from Stage 2
(Moderate) hypothermia should be treated by
In bad weather, heavy seas, cold seawater temperature, at night, in poor visibility, when
leaving the cockpit if the boat has no lifelines, if you are feeling unwell, or feeling
uncomfortable in any way. - Correct Answers -When should you wear a life jacket?
VHF radio, cell phone, spare lines, navigation charts, plotting tools, anchors, binoculars,
knife first-aid kit, took kit, flashlight or spotlight, clock, radar reflector, boathook,
softwood plugs, portable bilge pump, bucket - Correct Answers -Other than federally
required items, ASA recommends the following additional equipment be carried on
board
dipstick - Correct Answers -The amount of oil in the diesel engine should be checked by
pulling out and looking at the
raw water filter - Correct Answers -What prevents, grass, seaweed, and other debris
from entering the engine's cooling system
CORRECT ANSWERS
self-bailing - Correct Answers -A cockpit that allows water to escape overboard, either
by way of scuppers or a walk-through transom
turbuckle - Correct Answers -Used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables.
windward side - Correct Answers -When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to
walk along this side of the boat.
cockpit locker - Correct Answers -Cleaning supplies, fenders, boathooks, spare lines
and even extra sails should be stowed in the
emergency tiller - Correct Answers -If the steering system fails, attaching this to the
rudder post may allow steering to resume
bilge - Correct Answers -The space beneath the cabin sole
seacocks - Correct Answers -When the boat is unattended, these should be closed to
prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure
Type B fire extinguishers - Correct Answers -Used to control flammable liquid or
petroleum fires
12 volt DC power provided by the batteries - Correct Answers -Sailboat electrical
fixtures run on
battery charger - Correct Answers -used to charge the batteries when connected to
shore power
alternator - Correct Answers -used to charge the batteries when the boat's engine is
running
Missing cotter pins - Correct Answers -One of the items looked for in a pre-departure
on-deck inspection
Water is flowing out of the exhaust outlet - Correct Answers -Once the diesel auxiliary is
started, it is important to check that
shutting off the fuel supply - Correct Answers -A diesel auxiliary is stopped by
, Pause in neutral - Correct Answers -When shifting from forward to reverse gear or from
reverse to forward gear it is important that you
prop wash - Correct Answers -the flow of water pushed by a propeller
prop walk - Correct Answers -the tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways
when in reverse gear is called
to port - Correct Answers -With the engine in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will
cause the boats stern to walk to
A diver down flag or the international code flag A - Correct Answers -A vessel with
divers or swimmers in the water must display either
the captain - Correct Answers -Who has ultimate responsibility for the boat, crew, and
passengers?
tether, harness, or jackline - Correct Answers -a line or webbing used to connect a
sailor to the boat that has a clip on either end.
Quick-Stop man-overboard recovery method - Correct Answers -During a MOB
situation, the fastest way to recover the MOB is to use this method
the H.E.L.P. position (Heat Escaping Lessening Position) - Correct Answers -A MOB in
cold water should assume which postion
removing their wet clothing and covering the head and body with blankets while adding
the body heat of another person - Correct Answers -A person suffering from Stage 2
(Moderate) hypothermia should be treated by
In bad weather, heavy seas, cold seawater temperature, at night, in poor visibility, when
leaving the cockpit if the boat has no lifelines, if you are feeling unwell, or feeling
uncomfortable in any way. - Correct Answers -When should you wear a life jacket?
VHF radio, cell phone, spare lines, navigation charts, plotting tools, anchors, binoculars,
knife first-aid kit, took kit, flashlight or spotlight, clock, radar reflector, boathook,
softwood plugs, portable bilge pump, bucket - Correct Answers -Other than federally
required items, ASA recommends the following additional equipment be carried on
board
dipstick - Correct Answers -The amount of oil in the diesel engine should be checked by
pulling out and looking at the
raw water filter - Correct Answers -What prevents, grass, seaweed, and other debris
from entering the engine's cooling system
