ASA 104 Exam V2 Actual Exam 2026/2027 Complete
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Section 1: Cruise Planning & Charter Operations (Questions 1–15)
Q1: A crew is preparing to charter a bareboat yacht in a foreign country. Which
documentation must be complete before departure?
A. A fishing license for each crew member and a copy of the rental receipt
B. Only the skipper's driver's license and a signed liability waiver
C. Passports for all crew, the vessel's registration/documentation, the charter
agreement, and any required cruising permits [CORRECT]
D. The vessel's insurance card alone, since the charter contract covers the crew
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because international charter authorities require crew passports,
proof of vessel ownership or charter agreement, and valid cruising permits in
addition to the vessel's registration before clearing in.
Q2: Before departing on a multi-day cruise, the skipper should complete a float plan
and:
A. keep it aboard in the chart table in case it is needed underway
B. file it with the charter company only after returning
C. leave it with a reliable person ashore, including vessel description, crew names,
route, and expected return time [CORRECT]
D. post it on the marina bulletin board for other cruisers to reference
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because a float plan is only effective if someone ashore knows
the vessel, crew, route, and schedule so search efforts can begin if the boat fails to
arrive on time.
Q3: A crew of four plans a six-day charter. Using the standard planning allowance of
one gallon of water per person per day for drinking and cooking, what is the
minimum water the crew must carry?
A. 12 gallons
B. 18 gallons
C. 24 gallons [CORRECT]
D. 48 gallons
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Correct because 4 crew × 6 days × 1 gallon per person per day = 24
gallons, the minimum that must be aboard or refilled en route.
Q4: A charter yacht has 40 gallons of usable diesel, burns 1.5 gallons per hour, and
motors at 6 knots. Allowing a 20% fuel reserve, what is the vessel's motoring range?
A. 112 nautical miles
B. 128 nautical miles [CORRECT]
C. 144 nautical miles
D. 160 nautical miles
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because a 20% reserve leaves 32 usable gallons; 32 ÷ 1.5 = 21.3
hours of motoring, and 21.3 hours × 6 knots = 128 nautical miles.
Q5: Which practice best describes safe galley operation while underway?
A. Cooking only at anchor and never while under way under any circumstances
B. Using the largest pots available so fewer trips to the stove are needed
C. Using the gimbaled stove with fiddle rails, bracing with one hand, and keeping one
hand for the boat [CORRECT]
D. Leaving the stove unattended briefly since food cannot burn without stirring
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because a gimbaled stove stays level in a seaway, fiddles restrain
pots, and maintaining a handhold — "one hand for the boat" — prevents falls and
burns while cooking underway.
Q6: A front is expected to bring 30-knot winds and steep seas by evening. What is
the best galley plan for dinner?
A. Boil pasta and simmer sauce while beating into the waves
B. Use the oven to bake bread, keeping the crew warm below
C. Serve pre-prepared or simple one-pot meals that can be made with minimal time
at the stove [CORRECT]
D. Fry a full breakfast so the crew can skip lunch entirely
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because hot liquids and open flames are dangerous in rough
conditions, so meals prepared in advance or requiring minimal cooking are the safe
choice.
Q7: After cooking dinner on a propane stove, the correct final action is to:
A. leave the tank valve open so the pilot light stays lit
B. confirm the flame color and continue with other tasks
C. close the tank valve or solenoid switch to shut off gas at the source [CORRECT]
D. store the spare propane tank inside the cabin for convenience
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: Correct because shutting the gas off at the tank or solenoid prevents
leaks from filling the bilge with explosive vapor, and spare tanks must stay in the
vented propane locker, never below decks.
Q8: During charter check-out, the crew's most important task before signing the
acceptance form is to:
A. skip the systems demonstration if the skipper is experienced
B. test only the sails, since the engine is the charter company's responsibility
C. test all systems and document any pre-existing damage or defects on the form
[CORRECT]
D. rely on the fuel and water gauges alone to confirm tank levels
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because documenting existing damage and verifying systems
protects the crew from liability for conditions they did not cause and confirms the
boat is safe and functional.
Q9: Which statement about the International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) is correct?
A. The IPC replaces a passport for international travel
B. The IPC is issued automatically to anyone with sailing experience
C. The IPC is a credential — requiring ASA 101, 103, and 104 — that European charter
companies accept as proof of bareboat competence [CORRECT]
D. The IPC is issued by each individual charter company at check-in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the IPC certifies bareboat proficiency for chartering in
countries that do not recognize US certifications, and it requires completion of ASA
101, 103, and 104.
Q10: When planning each day's run on a bareboat cruise, the primary objective
should be to:
A. maximize daily mileage to see as many harbors as possible
B. motor exclusively to avoid dealing with sail changes
C. arrive at the destination in daylight with a selected alternate anchorage in case
conditions change [CORRECT]
D. anchor only at the largest marinas regardless of distance
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because entering unfamiliar harbors and anchorages is far safer
in daylight, and having a pre-selected alternate prevents decisions made under
pressure.
Q11: Before casting off, the skipper's safety briefing should include:
A. the day's menu and swimming schedule
B. the location of the courtesy flag and ship's library
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Section 1: Cruise Planning & Charter Operations (Questions 1–15)
Q1: A crew is preparing to charter a bareboat yacht in a foreign country. Which
documentation must be complete before departure?
A. A fishing license for each crew member and a copy of the rental receipt
B. Only the skipper's driver's license and a signed liability waiver
C. Passports for all crew, the vessel's registration/documentation, the charter
agreement, and any required cruising permits [CORRECT]
D. The vessel's insurance card alone, since the charter contract covers the crew
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because international charter authorities require crew passports,
proof of vessel ownership or charter agreement, and valid cruising permits in
addition to the vessel's registration before clearing in.
Q2: Before departing on a multi-day cruise, the skipper should complete a float plan
and:
A. keep it aboard in the chart table in case it is needed underway
B. file it with the charter company only after returning
C. leave it with a reliable person ashore, including vessel description, crew names,
route, and expected return time [CORRECT]
D. post it on the marina bulletin board for other cruisers to reference
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because a float plan is only effective if someone ashore knows
the vessel, crew, route, and schedule so search efforts can begin if the boat fails to
arrive on time.
Q3: A crew of four plans a six-day charter. Using the standard planning allowance of
one gallon of water per person per day for drinking and cooking, what is the
minimum water the crew must carry?
A. 12 gallons
B. 18 gallons
C. 24 gallons [CORRECT]
D. 48 gallons
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Correct because 4 crew × 6 days × 1 gallon per person per day = 24
gallons, the minimum that must be aboard or refilled en route.
Q4: A charter yacht has 40 gallons of usable diesel, burns 1.5 gallons per hour, and
motors at 6 knots. Allowing a 20% fuel reserve, what is the vessel's motoring range?
A. 112 nautical miles
B. 128 nautical miles [CORRECT]
C. 144 nautical miles
D. 160 nautical miles
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because a 20% reserve leaves 32 usable gallons; 32 ÷ 1.5 = 21.3
hours of motoring, and 21.3 hours × 6 knots = 128 nautical miles.
Q5: Which practice best describes safe galley operation while underway?
A. Cooking only at anchor and never while under way under any circumstances
B. Using the largest pots available so fewer trips to the stove are needed
C. Using the gimbaled stove with fiddle rails, bracing with one hand, and keeping one
hand for the boat [CORRECT]
D. Leaving the stove unattended briefly since food cannot burn without stirring
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because a gimbaled stove stays level in a seaway, fiddles restrain
pots, and maintaining a handhold — "one hand for the boat" — prevents falls and
burns while cooking underway.
Q6: A front is expected to bring 30-knot winds and steep seas by evening. What is
the best galley plan for dinner?
A. Boil pasta and simmer sauce while beating into the waves
B. Use the oven to bake bread, keeping the crew warm below
C. Serve pre-prepared or simple one-pot meals that can be made with minimal time
at the stove [CORRECT]
D. Fry a full breakfast so the crew can skip lunch entirely
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because hot liquids and open flames are dangerous in rough
conditions, so meals prepared in advance or requiring minimal cooking are the safe
choice.
Q7: After cooking dinner on a propane stove, the correct final action is to:
A. leave the tank valve open so the pilot light stays lit
B. confirm the flame color and continue with other tasks
C. close the tank valve or solenoid switch to shut off gas at the source [CORRECT]
D. store the spare propane tank inside the cabin for convenience
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: Correct because shutting the gas off at the tank or solenoid prevents
leaks from filling the bilge with explosive vapor, and spare tanks must stay in the
vented propane locker, never below decks.
Q8: During charter check-out, the crew's most important task before signing the
acceptance form is to:
A. skip the systems demonstration if the skipper is experienced
B. test only the sails, since the engine is the charter company's responsibility
C. test all systems and document any pre-existing damage or defects on the form
[CORRECT]
D. rely on the fuel and water gauges alone to confirm tank levels
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because documenting existing damage and verifying systems
protects the crew from liability for conditions they did not cause and confirms the
boat is safe and functional.
Q9: Which statement about the International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) is correct?
A. The IPC replaces a passport for international travel
B. The IPC is issued automatically to anyone with sailing experience
C. The IPC is a credential — requiring ASA 101, 103, and 104 — that European charter
companies accept as proof of bareboat competence [CORRECT]
D. The IPC is issued by each individual charter company at check-in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the IPC certifies bareboat proficiency for chartering in
countries that do not recognize US certifications, and it requires completion of ASA
101, 103, and 104.
Q10: When planning each day's run on a bareboat cruise, the primary objective
should be to:
A. maximize daily mileage to see as many harbors as possible
B. motor exclusively to avoid dealing with sail changes
C. arrive at the destination in daylight with a selected alternate anchorage in case
conditions change [CORRECT]
D. anchor only at the largest marinas regardless of distance
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because entering unfamiliar harbors and anchorages is far safer
in daylight, and having a pre-selected alternate prevents decisions made under
pressure.
Q11: Before casting off, the skipper's safety briefing should include:
A. the day's menu and swimming schedule
B. the location of the courtesy flag and ship's library
