Boat Massachusetts Chap. 4 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The ____ is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel manufacturer and is unique to your
vessel - CORRECT ANSWER - Hull Identification Number
Allowing passengers to ride on the ____ or _____ while underway is reckless operation. -
CORRECT ANSWER - bow or gunwale
If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit, it is illegal to ____ a vessel -
CORRECT ANSWER - operate
In order for a PFD to be legal, it must be _______ approved ____ condition, and _______
accessible. - CORRECT ANSWER - U.S. Coast Guard approved, in good and serviceable
condition, and readily accessible
Name the five types of PFD's - CORRECT ANSWER - i. offshore life jacket
ii. near-shore vest
iii. flotation aid
iv. throwable device
v. special-use device
These Type ___ PFD's are _______ devices, and most states require at least one of these to be on
board vessels 16 feet in length or longer - CORRECT ANSWER - type IV PFD's are
throwable devices
PWC operators, no matter what age, must wear an approved _____ whenever underway -
CORRECT ANSWER - personal flotation device
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The ____ is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel manufacturer and is unique to your
vessel - CORRECT ANSWER - Hull Identification Number
Allowing passengers to ride on the ____ or _____ while underway is reckless operation. -
CORRECT ANSWER - bow or gunwale
If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit, it is illegal to ____ a vessel -
CORRECT ANSWER - operate
In order for a PFD to be legal, it must be _______ approved ____ condition, and _______
accessible. - CORRECT ANSWER - U.S. Coast Guard approved, in good and serviceable
condition, and readily accessible
Name the five types of PFD's - CORRECT ANSWER - i. offshore life jacket
ii. near-shore vest
iii. flotation aid
iv. throwable device
v. special-use device
These Type ___ PFD's are _______ devices, and most states require at least one of these to be on
board vessels 16 feet in length or longer - CORRECT ANSWER - type IV PFD's are
throwable devices
PWC operators, no matter what age, must wear an approved _____ whenever underway -
CORRECT ANSWER - personal flotation device
