NJ BOATING TEST | 60 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
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1.How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be
dis- played?:ANS>> on both sides of the bow
2.What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD?: ANS>> weight
and chest size
3.Information on the capacity plate: ANS>> number of people, max
weight, sometimes max horsepower
4.Best way to find out about local hazards: ANS>> nautical chart
5.Minimum age to operate a PWC: ANS>> 16 years old
6.Type of PFD that turns most people face up: ANS>> off-shore PFD (type 1
7.Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety
informa- tion?: ANS>> the operator
8.Best place to store a fire extinguisher: ANS>> in an easily accessible plac
9.When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?: ANS>> when it is
torn
10.What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?: ANS>> increases
the likeli- hood of an accident
11.In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18
foot boat?: ANS>> USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD,
throwable device
12.sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters:
ANS>> horn or whistle
13.What factors provide warning of dangerous weather?: ANS>> dark
clouds and shifting winds
14.part of a regular engine maintenance program: ANS>> check the oil
15.With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock?-
: ANS>> into the wind
16.What should you do before fueling?: ANS>> stop the engine, close
all doors/win- dows/hatches
17.Where should the trailer be located when loading gear?: ANS>> well
away from the dock
18.how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding: ANS>> turn of engine
19.What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore?:
ANS>> not enough PFDs on board
20.What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning?: ANS>>
wearing a life jacket
21.how to avoid transporting nuisance species: ANS>> clean hull, clear
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,NJ BOATING TEST | 60 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
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bilge, clear off zebra mussels
22.boat operator should tell passengers: ANS>> basic safety information
and the loca- tion of safety equipment
23.function of an ignition safety switch: ANS>> kills the engine if it comes
off
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CORRECT
1.How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be
dis- played?:ANS>> on both sides of the bow
2.What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD?: ANS>> weight
and chest size
3.Information on the capacity plate: ANS>> number of people, max
weight, sometimes max horsepower
4.Best way to find out about local hazards: ANS>> nautical chart
5.Minimum age to operate a PWC: ANS>> 16 years old
6.Type of PFD that turns most people face up: ANS>> off-shore PFD (type 1
7.Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety
informa- tion?: ANS>> the operator
8.Best place to store a fire extinguisher: ANS>> in an easily accessible plac
9.When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?: ANS>> when it is
torn
10.What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?: ANS>> increases
the likeli- hood of an accident
11.In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18
foot boat?: ANS>> USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD,
throwable device
12.sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters:
ANS>> horn or whistle
13.What factors provide warning of dangerous weather?: ANS>> dark
clouds and shifting winds
14.part of a regular engine maintenance program: ANS>> check the oil
15.With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock?-
: ANS>> into the wind
16.What should you do before fueling?: ANS>> stop the engine, close
all doors/win- dows/hatches
17.Where should the trailer be located when loading gear?: ANS>> well
away from the dock
18.how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding: ANS>> turn of engine
19.What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore?:
ANS>> not enough PFDs on board
20.What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning?: ANS>>
wearing a life jacket
21.how to avoid transporting nuisance species: ANS>> clean hull, clear
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,NJ BOATING TEST | 60 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
bilge, clear off zebra mussels
22.boat operator should tell passengers: ANS>> basic safety information
and the loca- tion of safety equipment
23.function of an ignition safety switch: ANS>> kills the engine if it comes
off
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