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Boating Test (60 Questions and Answers)
Question 1
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side.
Correct Answer
Left
Question 2
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel.
Correct Answer
Rear
Question 3
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___.
a) moving and non-moving
b) displacement and planing
c) rough and smooth
d) narrow and wide
Correct Answer
b) displacement and planing
Question 4
Name three basic hull shapes.
Correct Answer
I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
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Question 5
What are the four length classes of vessels?
Correct Answer
I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
III) 26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
Question 6
List the four basic types of engines.
Correct Answer
I) Outboard
II) Inboard
III) Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
Question 7
Stern drive and inboard engines are ___.
a) marinized outboard engines
b) specially designed and built engines
c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines
Correct Answer
c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
Question 8
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ___.
Correct Answer
Inboard Vessels
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Question 9
Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
True / False
Correct Answer
False
Question 10
An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering
nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
Correct Answer
Impeller
Question 11
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?
Correct Answer
I) Capacity in pounds or number of people
II) Recommended maximum horsepower
Question 12
List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing.
Correct Answer
I) Vessel's description; give number, size, make, etc.
II) Number, names, and addresses of passengers
III) Trip plan
Question 13
Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel.
Correct Answer
I) Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
II) Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
III) Never fill to the brim
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Boating Test (60 Questions and Answers)
Question 1
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side.
Correct Answer
Left
Question 2
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel.
Correct Answer
Rear
Question 3
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___.
a) moving and non-moving
b) displacement and planing
c) rough and smooth
d) narrow and wide
Correct Answer
b) displacement and planing
Question 4
Name three basic hull shapes.
Correct Answer
I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
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,9/29/25, 12:06 PM Boating Test (60+ Questions) <span style="color:#000;font-weight:bold;">75+</span> (2025-2026 A+ Graded) Exam-Style Questi…
Question 5
What are the four length classes of vessels?
Correct Answer
I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
III) 26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
Question 6
List the four basic types of engines.
Correct Answer
I) Outboard
II) Inboard
III) Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
Question 7
Stern drive and inboard engines are ___.
a) marinized outboard engines
b) specially designed and built engines
c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines
Correct Answer
c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
Question 8
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ___.
Correct Answer
Inboard Vessels
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Question 9
Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
True / False
Correct Answer
False
Question 10
An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering
nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
Correct Answer
Impeller
Question 11
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?
Correct Answer
I) Capacity in pounds or number of people
II) Recommended maximum horsepower
Question 12
List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing.
Correct Answer
I) Vessel's description; give number, size, make, etc.
II) Number, names, and addresses of passengers
III) Trip plan
Question 13
Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel.
Correct Answer
I) Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
II) Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
III) Never fill to the brim
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