Boating Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A passengers body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Consult a nautical chart
According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an approved boating
course in order to operate watercraft? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 years or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Type I
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for
ensuring this? - CORRECT ANSWER - The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Mounted in an accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - CORRECT ANSWER - When it is
slightly torn
, What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
It is much greater while boating
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally
required to have on board? - CORRECT ANSWER - US Coast Guard approved visual
distress signal
What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? - CORRECT ANSWER - A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing
advice
What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Dark clouds and shifting winds
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Check the oil level before every outing
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn off the
engine and close all openings
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Well away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn off the
engine while people are boarding
What is an example of careless operation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Not having enough
PFD's on the boat
Questions and CORRECT Answers
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A passengers body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Consult a nautical chart
According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an approved boating
course in order to operate watercraft? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 years or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Type I
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for
ensuring this? - CORRECT ANSWER - The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Mounted in an accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - CORRECT ANSWER - When it is
slightly torn
, What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
It is much greater while boating
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally
required to have on board? - CORRECT ANSWER - US Coast Guard approved visual
distress signal
What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? - CORRECT ANSWER - A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing
advice
What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Dark clouds and shifting winds
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Check the oil level before every outing
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn off the
engine and close all openings
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Well away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn off the
engine while people are boarding
What is an example of careless operation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Not having enough
PFD's on the boat
