ASA 103 Practice Questions with Correct
Answers
self-bailing or self-draining
A ____ - ____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or a
walk-through transom.
turnbuckle
A _____ _is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables.
windward or high
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the ____ side of the boat.
cockpit locker
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed in the
_____ _____.
emergency tiller
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an _____ _____ may be fitted to the rudder post to
allow steering to resume.
bilge
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _____, where water may accumulate at the
lowest point
seacocks
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all ____ when
leaving the boat unattended.
, flammable liquid or petroleum
Type "B" fire extinguishers are used to combat _____ based fires.
12; DC; batteries
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _____ volts ____ power,
which is provided by the house _____.
shorepower; charger; alternator
When connected to _____ (110 volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery
_____. While motoring, the engine-mounted _____ charges the batteries.
selector; starting
The battery _____ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made
between house and _____ battery banks.
pins (or rings)
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter _____.
water; exhaust
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that _____ is flowing out of the
_____ outlet.
fuel
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the_____ supply.
neutral
When shifting from forward to reverse gear (or vice versa) it is critical to pause in ____ for a
second or two to allow the engine to return to idle speed.
Answers
self-bailing or self-draining
A ____ - ____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or a
walk-through transom.
turnbuckle
A _____ _is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables.
windward or high
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the ____ side of the boat.
cockpit locker
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed in the
_____ _____.
emergency tiller
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an _____ _____ may be fitted to the rudder post to
allow steering to resume.
bilge
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _____, where water may accumulate at the
lowest point
seacocks
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all ____ when
leaving the boat unattended.
, flammable liquid or petroleum
Type "B" fire extinguishers are used to combat _____ based fires.
12; DC; batteries
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _____ volts ____ power,
which is provided by the house _____.
shorepower; charger; alternator
When connected to _____ (110 volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery
_____. While motoring, the engine-mounted _____ charges the batteries.
selector; starting
The battery _____ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made
between house and _____ battery banks.
pins (or rings)
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter _____.
water; exhaust
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that _____ is flowing out of the
_____ outlet.
fuel
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the_____ supply.
neutral
When shifting from forward to reverse gear (or vice versa) it is critical to pause in ____ for a
second or two to allow the engine to return to idle speed.
