BOATING EXAM WITH GRADED SOLUTIONS VERIFIED AND
APPROVED #21
According to Rhode Island law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a
boat on water skis or other device? - correct answer a. Between sunrise and sunset
B. Between two hours before sunrise and two hours after sunset
C. Between one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset
D. Between one-half hour before sunrise and one half hour after sunset (CORRECT)
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? - correct
answer A. On both sides of the stern of the boat
B. On only the starboard side of the boat
C. On both sides of the forward half of the boat.(Correct)
D. On only the port side of the boat
What should you do before fueling you boat? - correct answer a. Turn off the engine
and open all windows, ports, doors, and other openings (correct)
B. Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
C. Turn on the engine and open all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
D. Turn on the engine and close all windows, ports, and other opeings
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
an emergency? - correct answer a. Throw a passenger overboard unexpectedly.
B. Explain what to do as an actual emergency occurs.
C. Have everyone take a written exam until they can pass it.
D. Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
When can navigation rules be overlooked. - correct answer a. In a good visibility during
the day.
B. In small ponds that do not have navigational aids.
C. When operating less than 50 feet of shore.
, D. When necessary to avoid immediate danger.
In Rhode, what is the minimum age of observer on a vessel towing a person on water
skis or a tube. - correct answer a. 12
B.14
C.16
D.18
What should you do to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning while boating. - correct
answer a. Close off all living compartments to prevent the gas from entering into the
wind.
B. Have all passengers stay in the back of the vessel when traveling world.
C. Make sure all passengers are kept well hydrated(about eight ounces of water per
hour) to prevent CO from entering into blood stream.
D. Never allow swimmers to enter an enclosed area under a swim or dive platform,
even for one second.
A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S Naval vessel at what distance from the U.S
naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed. - correct answer a.
200 yards
B. 300 yards
C. 400 yards
D. 500 yards (CORRECT)
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black
lettering. - correct answer a. Danger area, such as a dam or rocks.
B. Controlled area, such as a no-wake zone.
C. Information, such as places to find food.
D. Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a swim area.
Where is the best place to store pfds on a boat? - correct answer A. In their original
plastic bags
APPROVED #21
According to Rhode Island law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a
boat on water skis or other device? - correct answer a. Between sunrise and sunset
B. Between two hours before sunrise and two hours after sunset
C. Between one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset
D. Between one-half hour before sunrise and one half hour after sunset (CORRECT)
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? - correct
answer A. On both sides of the stern of the boat
B. On only the starboard side of the boat
C. On both sides of the forward half of the boat.(Correct)
D. On only the port side of the boat
What should you do before fueling you boat? - correct answer a. Turn off the engine
and open all windows, ports, doors, and other openings (correct)
B. Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
C. Turn on the engine and open all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
D. Turn on the engine and close all windows, ports, and other opeings
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
an emergency? - correct answer a. Throw a passenger overboard unexpectedly.
B. Explain what to do as an actual emergency occurs.
C. Have everyone take a written exam until they can pass it.
D. Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
When can navigation rules be overlooked. - correct answer a. In a good visibility during
the day.
B. In small ponds that do not have navigational aids.
C. When operating less than 50 feet of shore.
, D. When necessary to avoid immediate danger.
In Rhode, what is the minimum age of observer on a vessel towing a person on water
skis or a tube. - correct answer a. 12
B.14
C.16
D.18
What should you do to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning while boating. - correct
answer a. Close off all living compartments to prevent the gas from entering into the
wind.
B. Have all passengers stay in the back of the vessel when traveling world.
C. Make sure all passengers are kept well hydrated(about eight ounces of water per
hour) to prevent CO from entering into blood stream.
D. Never allow swimmers to enter an enclosed area under a swim or dive platform,
even for one second.
A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S Naval vessel at what distance from the U.S
naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed. - correct answer a.
200 yards
B. 300 yards
C. 400 yards
D. 500 yards (CORRECT)
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black
lettering. - correct answer a. Danger area, such as a dam or rocks.
B. Controlled area, such as a no-wake zone.
C. Information, such as places to find food.
D. Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a swim area.
Where is the best place to store pfds on a boat? - correct answer A. In their original
plastic bags
