BOATING ACTUAL EXAM TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ In Washington State, which of the following is an accurate
statement with regards to towing a person behind a vessel?
Answer:
◉ In Washington State, whenever onboard a vessel less than 19
feet in length that is underway, a properly sized personal flotation
device must be worn by children how many years of age and
younger?
Answer: 12 years of age and younger
◉ In Washington State, which of the following is an accurate
statement with regards to water skiing?
Answer: Skiing under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strongly
discouraged
Skiing under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strongly
discouraged
◉ Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities
while on or around the water?
Answer: Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
,◉ Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for
your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)?
Answer: Mild soap and water
◉ What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller
motorized vessels, with installed fuel tanks, that are less than 26
feet in length?
Answer: B I
◉ Where would the RED navigation light be located on the
following powerboat?
Answer: Port (left) side
◉ Which of the following marine distress signals would be most
effective when operating after dark or during restricted visibility?
Answer: flares
◉ Which of the following should ALWAYS be taken into
consideration when planning a boating trip?
Answer: weather forecast
◉ Which of the following is the BEST method to check for local
hazards, especially when boating in any new or unfamiliar
waterways?
Answer: Consult marine charts or ask local boaters
, ◉ What information should be included in a Float Plan?
Answer: Date and time to contact authorities in an emergency
◉ Proper maintenance of a vessel has many benefits, including
which of the following?
Answer: A safer boating experience
◉ Proper maintenance of a vessel has many benefits, including
which of the following?
Answer: safer boating experience
◉ When launching your boat, when should you start and test the
engine?
Answer: In the water with the winch line still attached
◉ Which of the following is a proper fueling tip?
Answer: Ensure that the engine is off and no one is onboard
◉ Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding a
pre-departure checklist?
Answer: used on each trip, regardless of length
◉ Vessel operators should reduce speed when approaching which
of the following?
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ In Washington State, which of the following is an accurate
statement with regards to towing a person behind a vessel?
Answer:
◉ In Washington State, whenever onboard a vessel less than 19
feet in length that is underway, a properly sized personal flotation
device must be worn by children how many years of age and
younger?
Answer: 12 years of age and younger
◉ In Washington State, which of the following is an accurate
statement with regards to water skiing?
Answer: Skiing under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strongly
discouraged
Skiing under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strongly
discouraged
◉ Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities
while on or around the water?
Answer: Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
,◉ Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for
your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)?
Answer: Mild soap and water
◉ What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller
motorized vessels, with installed fuel tanks, that are less than 26
feet in length?
Answer: B I
◉ Where would the RED navigation light be located on the
following powerboat?
Answer: Port (left) side
◉ Which of the following marine distress signals would be most
effective when operating after dark or during restricted visibility?
Answer: flares
◉ Which of the following should ALWAYS be taken into
consideration when planning a boating trip?
Answer: weather forecast
◉ Which of the following is the BEST method to check for local
hazards, especially when boating in any new or unfamiliar
waterways?
Answer: Consult marine charts or ask local boaters
, ◉ What information should be included in a Float Plan?
Answer: Date and time to contact authorities in an emergency
◉ Proper maintenance of a vessel has many benefits, including
which of the following?
Answer: A safer boating experience
◉ Proper maintenance of a vessel has many benefits, including
which of the following?
Answer: safer boating experience
◉ When launching your boat, when should you start and test the
engine?
Answer: In the water with the winch line still attached
◉ Which of the following is a proper fueling tip?
Answer: Ensure that the engine is off and no one is onboard
◉ Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding a
pre-departure checklist?
Answer: used on each trip, regardless of length
◉ Vessel operators should reduce speed when approaching which
of the following?
