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NEW JERSEY BOATING SAFETY FINAL EXAM
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES
1. The port side of a vessel is the ______ side.
A. Right
B. Left
C. Rear
D. Front
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Port refers to the left side of a vessel when facing forward toward the
bow. Starboard is the right side .
2. The stern of a vessel is the ______ of the vessel.
A. Front
B. Left side
C. Rear
D. Right side
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The stern is the rear (back) of a vessel. The bow is the front .
3. What are the four length classes of vessels?
A. Less than 16 feet; 16 to less than 26 feet; 26 to less than 40 feet; 40 to less than
65 feet
B. Less than 10 feet; 10 to less than 20 feet; 20 to less than 30 feet; 30 to less than
40 feet
C. Less than 12 feet; 12 to less than 24 feet; 24 to less than 36 feet; 36 to less than
48 feet
D. Less than 15 feet; 15 to less than 25 feet; 25 to less than 35 feet; 35 to less
than 45 feet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The U.S. Coast Guard classifies vessel length as: Class A (less than 16
feet), Class 1 (16 to less than 26 feet), Class 2 (26 to less than 40 feet), and Class 3
(40 to less than 65 feet) .
4. What are the four basic types of engines?
A. Gas, diesel, electric, hybrid
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B. Outboard, inboard, stern drive, jet drive
C. Two-stroke, four-stroke, rotary, turbine
D. Manual, automatic, semi-automatic, CVT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The four basic types of marine engines are outboard, inboard, stern
drive (also known as inboard/outboard), and jet drive .
5. Stern drive and inboard engines are ______.
A. Specially designed marine engines
B. Automotive engines adapted for marine use
C. Marine versions of outboard engines
D. Electric propulsion systems
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stern drive and inboard engines are automotive engines that have
been adapted (marinized) for marine use .
6. The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______.
A. Outboard vessels
B. Class A inboard vessels
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C. Stern drive vessels
D. Jet drive vessels
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The U.S. Coast Guard classifies personal watercraft as Class A inboard
vessels .
7. Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other
vessels.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement is false. Personal watercraft are subject to the laws and
requirements of other vessels .
8. An ______ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a
steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
A. Propeller
B. Impeller
NEW JERSEY BOATING SAFETY FINAL EXAM
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES
1. The port side of a vessel is the ______ side.
A. Right
B. Left
C. Rear
D. Front
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Port refers to the left side of a vessel when facing forward toward the
bow. Starboard is the right side .
2. The stern of a vessel is the ______ of the vessel.
A. Front
B. Left side
C. Rear
D. Right side
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The stern is the rear (back) of a vessel. The bow is the front .
3. What are the four length classes of vessels?
A. Less than 16 feet; 16 to less than 26 feet; 26 to less than 40 feet; 40 to less than
65 feet
B. Less than 10 feet; 10 to less than 20 feet; 20 to less than 30 feet; 30 to less than
40 feet
C. Less than 12 feet; 12 to less than 24 feet; 24 to less than 36 feet; 36 to less than
48 feet
D. Less than 15 feet; 15 to less than 25 feet; 25 to less than 35 feet; 35 to less
than 45 feet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The U.S. Coast Guard classifies vessel length as: Class A (less than 16
feet), Class 1 (16 to less than 26 feet), Class 2 (26 to less than 40 feet), and Class 3
(40 to less than 65 feet) .
4. What are the four basic types of engines?
A. Gas, diesel, electric, hybrid
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B. Outboard, inboard, stern drive, jet drive
C. Two-stroke, four-stroke, rotary, turbine
D. Manual, automatic, semi-automatic, CVT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The four basic types of marine engines are outboard, inboard, stern
drive (also known as inboard/outboard), and jet drive .
5. Stern drive and inboard engines are ______.
A. Specially designed marine engines
B. Automotive engines adapted for marine use
C. Marine versions of outboard engines
D. Electric propulsion systems
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stern drive and inboard engines are automotive engines that have
been adapted (marinized) for marine use .
6. The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______.
A. Outboard vessels
B. Class A inboard vessels
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C. Stern drive vessels
D. Jet drive vessels
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The U.S. Coast Guard classifies personal watercraft as Class A inboard
vessels .
7. Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other
vessels.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement is false. Personal watercraft are subject to the laws and
requirements of other vessels .
8. An ______ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a
steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
A. Propeller
B. Impeller
