ASA 114 practice test Questions and Answers
A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ___________ that support the mast
without the need for a _____________ Ans-Shroud, backstay
A forward projection of the Bridgedeck designed to soften the impact of the seas is called a
____________ Ans-Nacelle
On catamarans without fixed keels, a _________ slides vertically through a trunk in each hull to
provide lateral resistance and improved performance when sailing into _______________
Ans-Daggerboard, windward
A catamaran's _______________ is derived from the buoyancy in its two widely separated
hulls. Even so, care must be taken to avoid overloading, and distribute the weight ________
Ans-Stability, evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam the ____________ _____________ provides reinforcement
to counter the effect of forestay tension Ans-Seagull striker
The downward force of the catamaran's mast is supported by the center___________
integrated into the Bridgedeck structure. The Mainsheet traveler is often mounted over the
_____________ crossbeam Ans-Crossbeam, aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________ - _________ mainsail and a
roller-furling jib. Ans-Fully-Battened
When a catamaran's steering wheel is turned, the __________ operate together because they
are connected by a tie rod. They are smaller than those on a monohull, but their efficiency is
increased due to the lack of __________. Ans-Rudders, Heeling
, Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran: _________,
____________,_____________,_____________ Ans-Engines, running gear, cooling exhaust,
electrical, fuel, bilge pumps
An engine's ______________ battery is generally collocated with the engine and charged by an
____________on the same engine Ans-Start, alternator
Take care to ensure that the levels in the ___________ and ___________ tanks are balanced,
especially if they are located away from the boat's centerline. Ans-Freshwater, fuel
Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran but it's still advisable to take
____________ to avoid burns and ____________¥ Ans-Precautions, scalds
Seagull striker Ans-A braced strut above the forward crossbeam on a catamaran
catwalk Ans-A solid walkway along the centerline between the Bridgedeck and the forward
crossbeam
trampoline Ans-a taut net spanning the space between the bows of a cruising catamaran
Bridgedeck Ans-The deck connecting the hulls of a catamaran.
Deckhouse Ans-The cabin on top of the Bridgedeck on a catamaran
Diamond stays Ans-wire rigging braced by spreaders, or struts, in a diamond shape that
keeps the mast in column
A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ___________ that support the mast
without the need for a _____________ Ans-Shroud, backstay
A forward projection of the Bridgedeck designed to soften the impact of the seas is called a
____________ Ans-Nacelle
On catamarans without fixed keels, a _________ slides vertically through a trunk in each hull to
provide lateral resistance and improved performance when sailing into _______________
Ans-Daggerboard, windward
A catamaran's _______________ is derived from the buoyancy in its two widely separated
hulls. Even so, care must be taken to avoid overloading, and distribute the weight ________
Ans-Stability, evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam the ____________ _____________ provides reinforcement
to counter the effect of forestay tension Ans-Seagull striker
The downward force of the catamaran's mast is supported by the center___________
integrated into the Bridgedeck structure. The Mainsheet traveler is often mounted over the
_____________ crossbeam Ans-Crossbeam, aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________ - _________ mainsail and a
roller-furling jib. Ans-Fully-Battened
When a catamaran's steering wheel is turned, the __________ operate together because they
are connected by a tie rod. They are smaller than those on a monohull, but their efficiency is
increased due to the lack of __________. Ans-Rudders, Heeling
, Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran: _________,
____________,_____________,_____________ Ans-Engines, running gear, cooling exhaust,
electrical, fuel, bilge pumps
An engine's ______________ battery is generally collocated with the engine and charged by an
____________on the same engine Ans-Start, alternator
Take care to ensure that the levels in the ___________ and ___________ tanks are balanced,
especially if they are located away from the boat's centerline. Ans-Freshwater, fuel
Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran but it's still advisable to take
____________ to avoid burns and ____________¥ Ans-Precautions, scalds
Seagull striker Ans-A braced strut above the forward crossbeam on a catamaran
catwalk Ans-A solid walkway along the centerline between the Bridgedeck and the forward
crossbeam
trampoline Ans-a taut net spanning the space between the bows of a cruising catamaran
Bridgedeck Ans-The deck connecting the hulls of a catamaran.
Deckhouse Ans-The cabin on top of the Bridgedeck on a catamaran
Diamond stays Ans-wire rigging braced by spreaders, or struts, in a diamond shape that
keeps the mast in column
