ALABAMA BOATING CERTIFICATION
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS. A+ GRADE 2025/2026.
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANS On both
sides of the bow of the boat.
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANS Total number of
passengers on board.
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANS Maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely.
what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANS Consult a nautical
chart.
According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved
boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft(PWC)? - ANS Operators who are 12
years of age or older.
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - ANS Type 1
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for
ensuring this? - ANS The vessel operator.
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, Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANS Mounted in an
accessible location.
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANS When its slightly torn.
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - ANS Increases the
likelihood of accidents.
When boating on federally controlled waters in and 18-foot boat, what equipment are you
legally required to have on board? - ANS U.S. Coast Guard- approved visual distress signals.
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? - ANS A whistle, A horn, or another sound device.
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANS Dark
clouds & shifting winds.
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANS Checking the
oil level before every outing.
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - ANS Into the wind or
current, whichever is stronger.
What should you do before fueling your boat? - ANS Turn off the engine & open all windows,
ports, & other openings.
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare your vessel? - ANS Well away from
the boat ramp.
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS. A+ GRADE 2025/2026.
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANS On both
sides of the bow of the boat.
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANS Total number of
passengers on board.
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANS Maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely.
what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANS Consult a nautical
chart.
According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved
boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft(PWC)? - ANS Operators who are 12
years of age or older.
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - ANS Type 1
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for
ensuring this? - ANS The vessel operator.
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, Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANS Mounted in an
accessible location.
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANS When its slightly torn.
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - ANS Increases the
likelihood of accidents.
When boating on federally controlled waters in and 18-foot boat, what equipment are you
legally required to have on board? - ANS U.S. Coast Guard- approved visual distress signals.
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? - ANS A whistle, A horn, or another sound device.
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANS Dark
clouds & shifting winds.
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANS Checking the
oil level before every outing.
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - ANS Into the wind or
current, whichever is stronger.
What should you do before fueling your boat? - ANS Turn off the engine & open all windows,
ports, & other openings.
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare your vessel? - ANS Well away from
the boat ramp.
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