ASA 103 BASIC COASTAL CRUISING
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026/2027
WITH 100 QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GARDED A+ |
GUARANTEED PASS | ASA 103 EXAM
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. - ANSWER-
neutral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop _____. - ANSWER-wash
The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engine is in
reverse gear is called prop _____. - ANSWER-walk
With the engine in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will likely cause the stern
to walk to _____. - ANSWER-port
, A vessel with divers in the water may display either a ______ ______ flag (red
with diagonal white strip) or International Code flag _____ (vertical white and blue
swallowtail). - ANSWER-recreational diver, "A"
The ____ has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the _____ , _____ and
passengers. - ANSWER-skipper or captain; vessel; crew
A safety _____ may be made of webbing or line and has a clip on either end. One
end commonly attaches to a safety _____ worn by the crew, the other end is
secured to a strong pad-eye or _____. - ANSWER-tether; harness; jackline
It is advisable to wear a life jacket in the following situations (name at least three):
_____, ______ - ANSWER-bad weather, heavy seas, cold seawater temperature,
nighttime, poor visibility, when leaving the cockpit, if the boat has no lifelines,
feeling unwell, etc.
Other than the federally required items, ASA recommends the following additional
equipment be carried on board (name at least 10): ____________ - ANSWER-
VHF radio, cell phone, spare lines, navigation charts, plotting tools, anchor(s),
binoculars, knife, first-aid kit, tool kit, flashlight/spotlight, clock, radar reflector,
boathook, softwood plugs, portable bilge, etc.
The amount of oil in the auxiliary _____ may be checked by withdrawing the
____, wiping it clean, then reinserting and removing again to check the level. -
ANSWER-engine; dipstick
The raw-water _____ helps prevent grass, seaweed, and other undesirable debris
from entering the engine's _____ system. - ANSWER-strainer; cooling
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026/2027
WITH 100 QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GARDED A+ |
GUARANTEED PASS | ASA 103 EXAM
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. - ANSWER-
neutral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop _____. - ANSWER-wash
The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engine is in
reverse gear is called prop _____. - ANSWER-walk
With the engine in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will likely cause the stern
to walk to _____. - ANSWER-port
, A vessel with divers in the water may display either a ______ ______ flag (red
with diagonal white strip) or International Code flag _____ (vertical white and blue
swallowtail). - ANSWER-recreational diver, "A"
The ____ has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the _____ , _____ and
passengers. - ANSWER-skipper or captain; vessel; crew
A safety _____ may be made of webbing or line and has a clip on either end. One
end commonly attaches to a safety _____ worn by the crew, the other end is
secured to a strong pad-eye or _____. - ANSWER-tether; harness; jackline
It is advisable to wear a life jacket in the following situations (name at least three):
_____, ______ - ANSWER-bad weather, heavy seas, cold seawater temperature,
nighttime, poor visibility, when leaving the cockpit, if the boat has no lifelines,
feeling unwell, etc.
Other than the federally required items, ASA recommends the following additional
equipment be carried on board (name at least 10): ____________ - ANSWER-
VHF radio, cell phone, spare lines, navigation charts, plotting tools, anchor(s),
binoculars, knife, first-aid kit, tool kit, flashlight/spotlight, clock, radar reflector,
boathook, softwood plugs, portable bilge, etc.
The amount of oil in the auxiliary _____ may be checked by withdrawing the
____, wiping it clean, then reinserting and removing again to check the level. -
ANSWER-engine; dipstick
The raw-water _____ helps prevent grass, seaweed, and other undesirable debris
from entering the engine's _____ system. - ANSWER-strainer; cooling
