BOATING EXAM REVIEW FLASHCARDS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS #13
Federal Law mandates that the steering or helm area of a power boat less than 20 feet
in length must have which of the following?\n\n -Flashlight \n -Capacity plate \n -Fire
extinguisher \n -White light - correct answer capacity plate
Hull Identification Numbers (hins) are used to properly identify a vessel and are marked
on which of the following locations?\n\n -Port side bow\n -Starboard side bow \n -
Portside stern \n -Starboard side stern - correct answer starboard side stern
In the State of Florida, which of the following is required to operate a vessel? \n\n
Boater Insurance \n Boater license \n Carry your Certificate of Registration onboard
Have a boat inspected - correct answer Carry your Certificate of Registration onboard
What are the required registration number guidelines? - correct answer 3 inch block
letters contrasting with the hullcolor
Which is the PORT side of this vessel? - correct answer Left
Where is the bow of a vessel? - correct answer Front
Under what circumstance may the Maximum Person Capacity of a vessel be exceeded?
- correct answer Never
What is the STARBOARD side of this vessel? - correct answer Right side
What is the STERN of this vessel? - correct answer The rear or back of the boat
The U.S. Coast Guard requires certain equipment be carried onboard a vessel based
on the vessel's length. How must an operator measure the length of their vessel? -
correct answer From the outside of the bow to the outside of the stern ( not including the
motor)
Even though it may be properly fitted, which type of Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
may not be worn by those engaged in high impact water sports such as waterskiing? -
correct answer any inflatable PFD
Which of the following is the recommendedmethod for storing your Personal Flotation
Devices (PFD)? -In a closed compartment or cupboard \n-In an open area to allow for
quick access\n-Under the seats, or with other equipment\n-Wrapped/packaged to
protect from wear and tearb - correct answer In an open area to allow for quick access
What type of vessel is required to have a fire extinguisher? -Rowboat \n -Kayak \n-
Sailboat \n-Powerboat - correct answer Powerboat
, During which of the following activities may an Inflatable Personal Flotation Device
(PFD) be used? -Water sports\n -Tubing\n-Fishing \n-Operating a personal watercraft -
correct answer Fishing
Which of the following is an accurate statementwith regards to Inflatable Personal
Flotation Devices (PFD)? - They can be used during high impact watersports.\n - The
C02 cartridges never need to be replaced.\n-They will not float without being inflated.\n-
They are recommended for children of all ages \n - correct answer They will not float
without being inflated.
What is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? - Mild
soap and water\n - Bleach\n -Machine wash\n - correct answer Mild soap and water
All gasoline-powered vessels built after 1940 are required to have either natural or
powered ventilation systems. What is the purpose of having a ventilation system? -
correct answer It removes flammable gases
Which would be considered the most hazardous condition onboard a vessel? -Not
having enough life jackets\n- Not having enough whistles\n- Operating at idle speed in a
"no wakezone" \n- Not having a tool kit onboard - correct answer Not having enough life
jackets
When encountering other vessels in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible
white, green and red lights indicate? - correct answer You are approaching a powerboat
head-on
The carburetors on inboard mounted gasoline engines must be equipped with an
approved back-fire flame arrestor. What purpose does having a back-fire flame arrestor
play? -To prevent back fire which results when unburned exhaustcollects in the engine
area -To protect the personal flotation devices(pfds) from damage caused by exhaust
fumes -Toprotect the boaters and local marine wildlife from excessive noise\n -To
produce a smaller wake to avoid disturbingother boaters or swimmers - correct answer
To prevent back fire which results when unburned exhaust collects in the engine area
What should an operator keep in mind when preparing a boat for Safe Towing? A)
Thetowing load may exceed the towing vehicle's capacity b) The boat and trailer
capacity platesshould be taken off and put away \nc) Add fuel after the trailer load
capacity has been taken into account \nd An appropriate hitch and safety chainsshould
be used - correct answer An appropriate hitch and safety chains should be used
Before operating on an unfamiliar body of water why is it important to determine the
location of shoaling areas?-They areoften difficult to spot even with local charts \n- They
arethe best places to moor or anchor \n- They mustbe approached at a 45 degree angle
\n- They arethe deepest point on a body of water - correct answer They are often
difficult to spot even with local charts
ANSWERS #13
Federal Law mandates that the steering or helm area of a power boat less than 20 feet
in length must have which of the following?\n\n -Flashlight \n -Capacity plate \n -Fire
extinguisher \n -White light - correct answer capacity plate
Hull Identification Numbers (hins) are used to properly identify a vessel and are marked
on which of the following locations?\n\n -Port side bow\n -Starboard side bow \n -
Portside stern \n -Starboard side stern - correct answer starboard side stern
In the State of Florida, which of the following is required to operate a vessel? \n\n
Boater Insurance \n Boater license \n Carry your Certificate of Registration onboard
Have a boat inspected - correct answer Carry your Certificate of Registration onboard
What are the required registration number guidelines? - correct answer 3 inch block
letters contrasting with the hullcolor
Which is the PORT side of this vessel? - correct answer Left
Where is the bow of a vessel? - correct answer Front
Under what circumstance may the Maximum Person Capacity of a vessel be exceeded?
- correct answer Never
What is the STARBOARD side of this vessel? - correct answer Right side
What is the STERN of this vessel? - correct answer The rear or back of the boat
The U.S. Coast Guard requires certain equipment be carried onboard a vessel based
on the vessel's length. How must an operator measure the length of their vessel? -
correct answer From the outside of the bow to the outside of the stern ( not including the
motor)
Even though it may be properly fitted, which type of Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
may not be worn by those engaged in high impact water sports such as waterskiing? -
correct answer any inflatable PFD
Which of the following is the recommendedmethod for storing your Personal Flotation
Devices (PFD)? -In a closed compartment or cupboard \n-In an open area to allow for
quick access\n-Under the seats, or with other equipment\n-Wrapped/packaged to
protect from wear and tearb - correct answer In an open area to allow for quick access
What type of vessel is required to have a fire extinguisher? -Rowboat \n -Kayak \n-
Sailboat \n-Powerboat - correct answer Powerboat
, During which of the following activities may an Inflatable Personal Flotation Device
(PFD) be used? -Water sports\n -Tubing\n-Fishing \n-Operating a personal watercraft -
correct answer Fishing
Which of the following is an accurate statementwith regards to Inflatable Personal
Flotation Devices (PFD)? - They can be used during high impact watersports.\n - The
C02 cartridges never need to be replaced.\n-They will not float without being inflated.\n-
They are recommended for children of all ages \n - correct answer They will not float
without being inflated.
What is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? - Mild
soap and water\n - Bleach\n -Machine wash\n - correct answer Mild soap and water
All gasoline-powered vessels built after 1940 are required to have either natural or
powered ventilation systems. What is the purpose of having a ventilation system? -
correct answer It removes flammable gases
Which would be considered the most hazardous condition onboard a vessel? -Not
having enough life jackets\n- Not having enough whistles\n- Operating at idle speed in a
"no wakezone" \n- Not having a tool kit onboard - correct answer Not having enough life
jackets
When encountering other vessels in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible
white, green and red lights indicate? - correct answer You are approaching a powerboat
head-on
The carburetors on inboard mounted gasoline engines must be equipped with an
approved back-fire flame arrestor. What purpose does having a back-fire flame arrestor
play? -To prevent back fire which results when unburned exhaustcollects in the engine
area -To protect the personal flotation devices(pfds) from damage caused by exhaust
fumes -Toprotect the boaters and local marine wildlife from excessive noise\n -To
produce a smaller wake to avoid disturbingother boaters or swimmers - correct answer
To prevent back fire which results when unburned exhaust collects in the engine area
What should an operator keep in mind when preparing a boat for Safe Towing? A)
Thetowing load may exceed the towing vehicle's capacity b) The boat and trailer
capacity platesshould be taken off and put away \nc) Add fuel after the trailer load
capacity has been taken into account \nd An appropriate hitch and safety chainsshould
be used - correct answer An appropriate hitch and safety chains should be used
Before operating on an unfamiliar body of water why is it important to determine the
location of shoaling areas?-They areoften difficult to spot even with local charts \n- They
arethe best places to moor or anchor \n- They mustbe approached at a 45 degree angle
\n- They arethe deepest point on a body of water - correct answer They are often
difficult to spot even with local charts
