Boating license Verified Multiple Choice and
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1. How do you assume the HELP position to reduce heat loss in cold water? -
ANSWER Bring your knees to your chest and your arms to your sides.
2. What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? - ANSWER Don't
exceed the limits listed on the capacity plate.
3. What severe symptoms may indicate advanced hypothermia?
- ANSWER Victims may stop shivering, lose consciousness, have
blue skin, and be unable to walk or speak.
4. What can happen if hypothermia is untreated?
- ANSWER Breathing and heart can stop, potentially leading to
death.
5. Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? -
ANSWER single-hull boats less than 20 feet in length.
,6. You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included
in the plan? - ANSWER registration number, size, and make of your boat
7. What is a good safety precaution when fueling your boat? - ANSWER
Sniff for fumes after fueling and before starting the engine.
8. At what point should you open all windows and hatches when fueling? -
ANSWER after fueling
9. How often should you check the engine oil level? - ANSWER Before each
outing
10.What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer?
- ANSWER The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the
ramp.
11.If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you
prepare to dock, which line should you secure first? - ANSWER Bow line
12.When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion
of your boat? - ANSWER to shift into reverse gear
13.A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the
starboard (right) side of this boat? - ANSWER green
,14.You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red, green, and white lights
on another boat. What do these lights tell you? - ANSWER A power-
driven vessel is approaching head-on. Both vessels must give way.
15.A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken? -
ANSWER The vessel on the port (left) should give way.
16.You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation
rules, you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you
must give way? - ANSWER The other boat has difficulty maneuvering.
17.What is your primary responsibility when other boats are in your area? -
ANSWER To keep a proper lookout and avoid a collision
18.Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for
maintaining a sharp lookout? - ANSWER the operators of both boats
19.Who may depart from the Navigation Rules? - ANSWER anyone who
needs to avoid a collision
20.A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear? -
ANSWER one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes
21.What determines if a speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWER Visibility
conditions
, 22.Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency? -
ANSWER maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
23.Which type of anchor has little holding power? - ANSWER Mushroom
style
24.Which type of anchor should be used only for small, lightweight boats? -
ANSWER mushroom-style
25.You return from the open sea. You see a red lighted buoy with the number
6. What should you do? - ANSWER Keep the buoy on your starboard
(right) side.
26.How are can buoys marked? - ANSWER green with odd numbers
27.You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is
this? - ANSWER safe water marker
28.What color is a marker that indicates safe water on all sides? - ANSWER
white with red vertical stripes
29.If an operator falls overboard, what can keep him or her from being the
victim of a propeller strike? - ANSWER An engine cut-off switch lanyard
Conceptual Actual Frequently Tested Exam
Questions With Reviewed 100% Correct
Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. How do you assume the HELP position to reduce heat loss in cold water? -
ANSWER Bring your knees to your chest and your arms to your sides.
2. What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? - ANSWER Don't
exceed the limits listed on the capacity plate.
3. What severe symptoms may indicate advanced hypothermia?
- ANSWER Victims may stop shivering, lose consciousness, have
blue skin, and be unable to walk or speak.
4. What can happen if hypothermia is untreated?
- ANSWER Breathing and heart can stop, potentially leading to
death.
5. Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate? -
ANSWER single-hull boats less than 20 feet in length.
,6. You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included
in the plan? - ANSWER registration number, size, and make of your boat
7. What is a good safety precaution when fueling your boat? - ANSWER
Sniff for fumes after fueling and before starting the engine.
8. At what point should you open all windows and hatches when fueling? -
ANSWER after fueling
9. How often should you check the engine oil level? - ANSWER Before each
outing
10.What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer?
- ANSWER The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the
ramp.
11.If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you
prepare to dock, which line should you secure first? - ANSWER Bow line
12.When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion
of your boat? - ANSWER to shift into reverse gear
13.A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the
starboard (right) side of this boat? - ANSWER green
,14.You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red, green, and white lights
on another boat. What do these lights tell you? - ANSWER A power-
driven vessel is approaching head-on. Both vessels must give way.
15.A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken? -
ANSWER The vessel on the port (left) should give way.
16.You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation
rules, you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you
must give way? - ANSWER The other boat has difficulty maneuvering.
17.What is your primary responsibility when other boats are in your area? -
ANSWER To keep a proper lookout and avoid a collision
18.Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for
maintaining a sharp lookout? - ANSWER the operators of both boats
19.Who may depart from the Navigation Rules? - ANSWER anyone who
needs to avoid a collision
20.A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear? -
ANSWER one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes
21.What determines if a speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWER Visibility
conditions
, 22.Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency? -
ANSWER maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
23.Which type of anchor has little holding power? - ANSWER Mushroom
style
24.Which type of anchor should be used only for small, lightweight boats? -
ANSWER mushroom-style
25.You return from the open sea. You see a red lighted buoy with the number
6. What should you do? - ANSWER Keep the buoy on your starboard
(right) side.
26.How are can buoys marked? - ANSWER green with odd numbers
27.You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is
this? - ANSWER safe water marker
28.What color is a marker that indicates safe water on all sides? - ANSWER
white with red vertical stripes
29.If an operator falls overboard, what can keep him or her from being the
victim of a propeller strike? - ANSWER An engine cut-off switch lanyard
