ASA 103 Review 2025/2026 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)| ALREADY PASSED | 2025 LATEST!!
Tightening the ______ decreases the _______ or "belly" of
the mainsail -
ANSWER-outhaul, draft or
depth
One way twist in the jib can be adjusted is with the position of
the jibsheet car. If
the jib has too much twist, move the car ______. If it needs
more twist, move
the car _______ - ANSWER-
forward, aft
The difference between the True and Magnetic direction is
called _______. The difference between the Magnetic and
_________ direction is called deviation. - ANSWER-variation,
compass
Items that may cause interference with the proper functioning
of the compass
,include these three items. - ANSWER-magnet, tools,
flashlight, cell phone,
speakers
A distance of one nautical mile is equal to one _______ of
latitude. One degree of latitude is equal to ______ nautical
miles. Speed units are usually expressed in _________, which
means "nautical miles per hour". Time units are expressed in
______ when using the equation distance = Speed x time. –
ANSWER-minute, sixty, knots, hours
Important considerations for selecting an anchorage include:
_________ from wind and waves, ________ room so as to not
bump other boats, ______ type appropriate for the boat's
ground tackle, and acceptable total ______ including any
changes in tidal height. - ANSWER-protection,swinging,
bottom, depth
To confirm an anchor has set properly, one can observe the
anchor _____ for
tautness and lack of vibration. Looking ____ at a _______
of two aligned
stationary objects can provide additional confirmation of a
well set anchor. -
, ANSWER-rode, abeam,
range
The first response to be taken to correct a dragging anchor is
to increase the
_____> - ANSWER-
scope
As the anchor is being raised with power assist from the
engine, the foredeck
crew should point _____ the direction of the anchor rode, so
the helmsman
knows which way to ______. - ANSWER-
toward, steer
When parallel docking, it is preferable to bring the boat
alongside the dock while
heading _____ the wind, if possible. -
ANSWER-into
A ______ line is usually the first to be secured when docking,
and the last to be
cast off when departing the dock. -
ANSWER-spring
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)| ALREADY PASSED | 2025 LATEST!!
Tightening the ______ decreases the _______ or "belly" of
the mainsail -
ANSWER-outhaul, draft or
depth
One way twist in the jib can be adjusted is with the position of
the jibsheet car. If
the jib has too much twist, move the car ______. If it needs
more twist, move
the car _______ - ANSWER-
forward, aft
The difference between the True and Magnetic direction is
called _______. The difference between the Magnetic and
_________ direction is called deviation. - ANSWER-variation,
compass
Items that may cause interference with the proper functioning
of the compass
,include these three items. - ANSWER-magnet, tools,
flashlight, cell phone,
speakers
A distance of one nautical mile is equal to one _______ of
latitude. One degree of latitude is equal to ______ nautical
miles. Speed units are usually expressed in _________, which
means "nautical miles per hour". Time units are expressed in
______ when using the equation distance = Speed x time. –
ANSWER-minute, sixty, knots, hours
Important considerations for selecting an anchorage include:
_________ from wind and waves, ________ room so as to not
bump other boats, ______ type appropriate for the boat's
ground tackle, and acceptable total ______ including any
changes in tidal height. - ANSWER-protection,swinging,
bottom, depth
To confirm an anchor has set properly, one can observe the
anchor _____ for
tautness and lack of vibration. Looking ____ at a _______
of two aligned
stationary objects can provide additional confirmation of a
well set anchor. -
, ANSWER-rode, abeam,
range
The first response to be taken to correct a dragging anchor is
to increase the
_____> - ANSWER-
scope
As the anchor is being raised with power assist from the
engine, the foredeck
crew should point _____ the direction of the anchor rode, so
the helmsman
knows which way to ______. - ANSWER-
toward, steer
When parallel docking, it is preferable to bring the boat
alongside the dock while
heading _____ the wind, if possible. -
ANSWER-into
A ______ line is usually the first to be secured when docking,
and the last to be
cast off when departing the dock. -
ANSWER-spring
