HOSMERIT
ASA 101-PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS
When sailing, always be aware of the wind's and : correct answer:speed, direction
The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called . : correct answer
:lift
The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the : correct
answer :no sail zone
Sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing a course. : correct answer :zigzag
The point of sail at the edge of the no-sail zone is called : correct answer :close-
hauled
A boat sailing across the wind is said to be : correct answer :reaching
,Sailing straight downwind is called : correct answer :running
As the sailboat's direction changes relative to the wind, so should the sail's to the wind be
adjusted. : correct answer :angle or trim
The combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boat's motion (that we feel on the
boat) is called wind? : correct answer :apparent
The is an underwater fin fixed on the bottom of the sailboat that provides stability and lateral
resistance. : correct answer :keel
The sailboat's direction through the water is controlled by the , which can be turned by the
means of either a or a . :correct answer :rudder, tiller, steering wheel
Parts of sail - Top Point : correct answer :head
Parts of sail - forward bottom point : correct answer :tack
, Parts of sail - aft bottom point : correct answer :clew
Parts of sail - forward edge : correct answer :luff
Parts of sail - aft curved edge : correct answer :leech
Parts of sail - bottom edge : correct answer :Foot
Parts of sail - stiff pieces in sail to provide support : correct answer :batten
On-board Orientation - moving forward : correct answer :ahead
On-board Orientation - moving towards the stern : correct answer :astern
On-board Orientation - middle width of boat : correct answer :abeam
ASA 101-PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS
When sailing, always be aware of the wind's and : correct answer:speed, direction
The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called . : correct answer
:lift
The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the : correct
answer :no sail zone
Sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing a course. : correct answer :zigzag
The point of sail at the edge of the no-sail zone is called : correct answer :close-
hauled
A boat sailing across the wind is said to be : correct answer :reaching
,Sailing straight downwind is called : correct answer :running
As the sailboat's direction changes relative to the wind, so should the sail's to the wind be
adjusted. : correct answer :angle or trim
The combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boat's motion (that we feel on the
boat) is called wind? : correct answer :apparent
The is an underwater fin fixed on the bottom of the sailboat that provides stability and lateral
resistance. : correct answer :keel
The sailboat's direction through the water is controlled by the , which can be turned by the
means of either a or a . :correct answer :rudder, tiller, steering wheel
Parts of sail - Top Point : correct answer :head
Parts of sail - forward bottom point : correct answer :tack
, Parts of sail - aft bottom point : correct answer :clew
Parts of sail - forward edge : correct answer :luff
Parts of sail - aft curved edge : correct answer :leech
Parts of sail - bottom edge : correct answer :Foot
Parts of sail - stiff pieces in sail to provide support : correct answer :batten
On-board Orientation - moving forward : correct answer :ahead
On-board Orientation - moving towards the stern : correct answer :astern
On-board Orientation - middle width of boat : correct answer :abeam
