Boating License UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is incorrect regarding the hull serial number (HIN)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The owner may alter, deface or remove the HIN.
What is the first thing to look for after starting your outboard engine? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Water from the discharge to indicate that the cooling system is working.
What is the main characteristic of planing vessels? - CORRECT ANSWER - They are
designed to rise up and ride on top of the water when powered.
Where may untreated human waste be dumped overboard while on inland waters? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It may never be dumped in inland waters.
When cleaning a boat, why should only non-phosphate detergents be used? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To protect the environment.
Which of the following refers to the hull identification number (HIN)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A Hull Identification Number (HIN) is permanently attached to the transom
on the starboard side above the waterline.
Which category of trash can be thrown overboard on inland waters? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Nothing can be thrown overboard.
Where can you find information about how much weight the boat can hold, how many people are
allowed on board, and the maximum outboard motor size for the boat? - CORRECT
ANSWER - On the capacity plate.
How do you measure the length overall (LOA) of a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER - From
the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern.
, Which type of vessel is usually equipped with a jet drive? - CORRECT ANSWER - Jet
drives are usually inboard engines that take in water flowing through an impeller-powered pump.
PWCs are usually equipped with a jet drive unit.
Which letter indicates a port sidelight on this boat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Left front.
What is required of every life jacket or PFD? - CORRECT ANSWER - They must be of
the approved type.
What category is and electrical fire - CORRECT ANSWER - Class C.
Which letter indicates a stern light on this board? - CORRECT ANSWER - The back of
the boat.
What color light must a 14-foot boat operating under oars show after dark to prevent a collision?
- CORRECT ANSWER - White.
What is true for all visual distress signals? - CORRECT ANSWER - They should only be
used in case of an emergency or distress.
What color is the starboard navigation light? - CORRECT ANSWER - Green.
What is the purpose of a boat's ventilation system? - CORRECT ANSWER - To circulate
air through engine and fuel tank compartments.
Where should portable marine fire extinguishers be mounted? - CORRECT ANSWER - In
a readily accessible area.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is incorrect regarding the hull serial number (HIN)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The owner may alter, deface or remove the HIN.
What is the first thing to look for after starting your outboard engine? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Water from the discharge to indicate that the cooling system is working.
What is the main characteristic of planing vessels? - CORRECT ANSWER - They are
designed to rise up and ride on top of the water when powered.
Where may untreated human waste be dumped overboard while on inland waters? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It may never be dumped in inland waters.
When cleaning a boat, why should only non-phosphate detergents be used? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To protect the environment.
Which of the following refers to the hull identification number (HIN)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A Hull Identification Number (HIN) is permanently attached to the transom
on the starboard side above the waterline.
Which category of trash can be thrown overboard on inland waters? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Nothing can be thrown overboard.
Where can you find information about how much weight the boat can hold, how many people are
allowed on board, and the maximum outboard motor size for the boat? - CORRECT
ANSWER - On the capacity plate.
How do you measure the length overall (LOA) of a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER - From
the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern.
, Which type of vessel is usually equipped with a jet drive? - CORRECT ANSWER - Jet
drives are usually inboard engines that take in water flowing through an impeller-powered pump.
PWCs are usually equipped with a jet drive unit.
Which letter indicates a port sidelight on this boat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Left front.
What is required of every life jacket or PFD? - CORRECT ANSWER - They must be of
the approved type.
What category is and electrical fire - CORRECT ANSWER - Class C.
Which letter indicates a stern light on this board? - CORRECT ANSWER - The back of
the boat.
What color light must a 14-foot boat operating under oars show after dark to prevent a collision?
- CORRECT ANSWER - White.
What is true for all visual distress signals? - CORRECT ANSWER - They should only be
used in case of an emergency or distress.
What color is the starboard navigation light? - CORRECT ANSWER - Green.
What is the purpose of a boat's ventilation system? - CORRECT ANSWER - To circulate
air through engine and fuel tank compartments.
Where should portable marine fire extinguishers be mounted? - CORRECT ANSWER - In
a readily accessible area.
