BOATING EXAM ACTUAL 70 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
Which of the following is legal operation of a PWC in Alabama?
Correct Answer
Crossing at right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstructed
Question 2
According to Alabama law, what age person who has boater safety certification may
operate a personal watercraft without supervision?
Correct Answer
14 or above
Question 3
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?
Correct Answer
Letting off the throttle control
Question 4
What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat
from the water?
Correct Answer
Turn off the engine
Question 5
What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching?
Correct Answer
Dark clouds and shifting winds
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, Question 6
How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another?
Correct Answer
Remove any zebra mussels before leaving a body of water
Question 7
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
Correct Answer
Mounted in an accessible place
Question 8
What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident?
Correct Answer
To provide assistance
Question 9
What should you do before fueling your boat?
Correct Answer
Turn off the engine and close all openings
Question 10
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
Correct Answer
To avoid collisions
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AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
Which of the following is legal operation of a PWC in Alabama?
Correct Answer
Crossing at right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstructed
Question 2
According to Alabama law, what age person who has boater safety certification may
operate a personal watercraft without supervision?
Correct Answer
14 or above
Question 3
Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?
Correct Answer
Letting off the throttle control
Question 4
What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat
from the water?
Correct Answer
Turn off the engine
Question 5
What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching?
Correct Answer
Dark clouds and shifting winds
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, Question 6
How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another?
Correct Answer
Remove any zebra mussels before leaving a body of water
Question 7
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
Correct Answer
Mounted in an accessible place
Question 8
What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident?
Correct Answer
To provide assistance
Question 9
What should you do before fueling your boat?
Correct Answer
Turn off the engine and close all openings
Question 10
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
Correct Answer
To avoid collisions
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