BOATING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULLY SOLVED #7
What does a boat's capacity plate tell you? - correct answer the maximum number of
persons and/or weight the boat should carry.
Where must registration numbers and validation decals be displayed? - correct answer
the bow or the transom(?)
Which type of PFD offers the best protection when you are boating in rough waters
where rescue may take awhile? - correct answer Wearable offshore life jacket
When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration? - correct
answer size
Which statement about pfds is true? - correct answer pfds are difficult to put on in the
water.
When should a PFD be discarded and replaced? - correct answer when it has a rip or
tear
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on a gasoline fire? - correct answer Type
B
Why should you never use automotive electrical parts on a vessel? - correct answer
They can cause a spark that could ignite a fire.
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
- correct answer Shift into reverse gear
Explanation: When preparing to dock, the safest way to stop the forward motion of your
boat is to shift into reverse gear. The dock should be slowly approached and at a sharp
angle. To stop use reverse and at the end put the boat in forward gear briefly, and
slowly turn the steering wheel hard away from the dock.
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
maintaining a sharp lookout?
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding collision? - correct answer the operators or both vessels.
What device(s) must vessels have on board when operating between sunset and
sunrise? - correct answer Navigation lights
All vessels are required to display navigation lights between sunset and sunrise and
during times of restricted visibility. A navigation light may be one of the following: An
electric flashlight or other bright light.
, What are small, flat-bottom boats, such as fishing or duck hunting boats, prone to do? -
correct answer Capsize or swamp
Explanation: Be aware that small, flat-bottom vessels are prone to capsizing or
swamping. Keep weight low and distribute gear evenly in the vessel.
A flat-bottomed boat is a boat with a shallow draft, two-chined hull, which allows it to be
used in shallow bodies of water, such as rivers, because it is less likely to ground. The
flat hull also makes the boat more stable in calm water, which is good for hunters and
anglers.
Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm? - correct answer A
buildup of dark clouds.
Explanation: The first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm is a buildup of dark
clouds. A thunderstorm is a storm with lightning and thunder; it is usually produced by
heavy rain, gusty wind, and the cumulonimbus cloud.
When you are operating a boat on a lake and the weather turns bad, what should you
do first? - correct answer Be sure all on board are wearing properly fitted pfds.
During which time period must ALL vessels operating on federally controlled waters
carry night visual distress signals? - correct answer at all times
When retrieving your boat onto a trailer, where should you prepare it for the drive
home? - correct answer While loaded on the trailer, but pulled well away from the boat
ramp.
Explanation: Prepare for the drive home well away from the boat ramp so that you don't
block ramp traffic. While on land at the ramp area, remove and dispose of all weeds
from the vessel and trailer, remove the drain plug to release bilge water, and drain any
live wells.
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - correct answer
consult a nautical chart
What should you do before fueling your boat? - correct answer Turn off the engine and
close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
Explanation: Shut out all openings or valves of the boat. Close all windows, ports,
doors, and other openings to prevent fumes from entering the boat. Remove portable
fuel tanks from the boat and fill them on the dock. Make sure that your fire extinguisher
is within reach.
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? -
correct answer Much greater effect while boating.
What does a boat's capacity plate tell you? - correct answer the maximum number of
persons and/or weight the boat should carry.
Where must registration numbers and validation decals be displayed? - correct answer
the bow or the transom(?)
Which type of PFD offers the best protection when you are boating in rough waters
where rescue may take awhile? - correct answer Wearable offshore life jacket
When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration? - correct
answer size
Which statement about pfds is true? - correct answer pfds are difficult to put on in the
water.
When should a PFD be discarded and replaced? - correct answer when it has a rip or
tear
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on a gasoline fire? - correct answer Type
B
Why should you never use automotive electrical parts on a vessel? - correct answer
They can cause a spark that could ignite a fire.
When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?
- correct answer Shift into reverse gear
Explanation: When preparing to dock, the safest way to stop the forward motion of your
boat is to shift into reverse gear. The dock should be slowly approached and at a sharp
angle. To stop use reverse and at the end put the boat in forward gear briefly, and
slowly turn the steering wheel hard away from the dock.
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
maintaining a sharp lookout?
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding collision? - correct answer the operators or both vessels.
What device(s) must vessels have on board when operating between sunset and
sunrise? - correct answer Navigation lights
All vessels are required to display navigation lights between sunset and sunrise and
during times of restricted visibility. A navigation light may be one of the following: An
electric flashlight or other bright light.
, What are small, flat-bottom boats, such as fishing or duck hunting boats, prone to do? -
correct answer Capsize or swamp
Explanation: Be aware that small, flat-bottom vessels are prone to capsizing or
swamping. Keep weight low and distribute gear evenly in the vessel.
A flat-bottomed boat is a boat with a shallow draft, two-chined hull, which allows it to be
used in shallow bodies of water, such as rivers, because it is less likely to ground. The
flat hull also makes the boat more stable in calm water, which is good for hunters and
anglers.
Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm? - correct answer A
buildup of dark clouds.
Explanation: The first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm is a buildup of dark
clouds. A thunderstorm is a storm with lightning and thunder; it is usually produced by
heavy rain, gusty wind, and the cumulonimbus cloud.
When you are operating a boat on a lake and the weather turns bad, what should you
do first? - correct answer Be sure all on board are wearing properly fitted pfds.
During which time period must ALL vessels operating on federally controlled waters
carry night visual distress signals? - correct answer at all times
When retrieving your boat onto a trailer, where should you prepare it for the drive
home? - correct answer While loaded on the trailer, but pulled well away from the boat
ramp.
Explanation: Prepare for the drive home well away from the boat ramp so that you don't
block ramp traffic. While on land at the ramp area, remove and dispose of all weeds
from the vessel and trailer, remove the drain plug to release bilge water, and drain any
live wells.
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - correct answer
consult a nautical chart
What should you do before fueling your boat? - correct answer Turn off the engine and
close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
Explanation: Shut out all openings or valves of the boat. Close all windows, ports,
doors, and other openings to prevent fumes from entering the boat. Remove portable
fuel tanks from the boat and fill them on the dock. Make sure that your fire extinguisher
is within reach.
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? -
correct answer Much greater effect while boating.
