ACC A&P Assessment STUDY GUIDE

ACC A&P Assessment STUDY GUIDE 1. The lowest part of the interior of the boat is called the: - ANSWER Bilge 2. A fitting in the hull designed to take in or discharge water is called a: - ANSWER Through Hull 3. The VHF International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel is: - ANSWER Channel 16 4. A VHF radio transmission for assistance while not in imminent danger is called: - ANSWER Pan - Pan 5. One nautical mile is equal to - ANSWER One minute of latitude 6. The purpose of a safety harness, tether and jack line is - ANSWER To help keep a person attached to the boat 7. When going forward on the side deck while sailing, it is safer to walk on the: - ANSWER Windward side of the boat 8. Which type of cloud is likely to cause the most serious problem for sailors? - ANSWER Cumulonim-bus (High Ver- tical columns of clouds, es- pecially with an avil-shaped top) 9. On a weather map, winds are strongest when the isobars (lines of equal pressure) are widely spaced: (true of false) - ANSWER false 10. An important tool for the coastal navigation on a 24-foot sloop during a weekend cruise should include: - ANSWER A.) A compass B.) Navigation Charts C.) Timekeeping device D.) All of the above 11. In the US, the National Weather Service issues Small Craft Advisories when forecast wind or sea conditions might prove hazardous (true or false) - ANSWER True 12. Which sail combination is most suited for very light (5-8 kt) winds? - ANSWER Full mainsail and genoa 13. Indicate which statement is true when reefing a main- sail underway: - ANSWER A.) Reefing should be done early, at first sign of adverse weather/wind B.) Bring the new tack level with the gooseneck, and then tension the luff before tensioning the clew reefing line C.) Mainsail should be luffing when being reefed D.) All the above 14. 15. Which of the following lists of equipment does the Coast Guard require on a sailboat 26-40 feet sailing at night? - ANSWER USCG Approved PFD for each person aboard, a Type IV Throwable Floatation Device, Fire Extinguisher (2 X Type B-I or 1 X Type B-II), Sound Making Device, Navi- gation Lights, Visual Distress Signals. 15. The marine weather channels on VHF radio provide important weather information in US waters: (true or false) - ANSWER True 16. Rapidly falling barometric pressure is a sign of: - ANSWER An approaching storm 17. Which sail combination is most suited for heavy (20-33 kt) winds? - ANSWER Reefed mainsail and small headsail 18. To refill the fuel tank of a diesel engine: - ANSWER A.) Estimate how much fuel you will need using the fuel gauge B.) Double check that you have the diesel (VS gasoline) hose C.) Listen careful to the sound of the fuel to avoid overfill- ing 19. 69. When it is obvious that a collision is imminent: - ANSWER Execute evasive action 20. A skipper's responsibility includes: - ANSWER A.) Ensuring the crew's knowledge of operating proce- dures and location of safety equipment B.) Safety of the crew and boat C.) Ensuring safe use of equipment (head, stove, etc.) D.) All the above 21. Usually, the safest location for stepping off a boat when docking alongside is: - ANSWER At the shrouds 22. Before starting a diesel or gasoline auxiliary engine, ensure the fuel supply is shut off: (True or False) - ANSWER False 23. 62. Navigation lights must be displayed between sunset and sunrise, and during periods of reduced visibility: (true or false) - ANSWER true