ASA 103 Coastal Cruising - Chapter Review Quizzes || with
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A _____-_____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or a walk-
thru transom correct answers self bailing or self draining
A _____ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables correct answers turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _____ side of the boat. correct
answers windward or high side
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines and even extra sails can be stowed in the
_____ _____ correct answers cockpit locker or Lazerette
If the steering wheel system fails, then an _______ ______ may be fitted to the rudder post to
allow steering to resume correct answers emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _____, where water may accumulate at the lowest
point correct answers bilge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all _____ when
leaving the boat unattended correct answers seacocks
Type B' fire extinguishers are used to combat _____ based fires correct answers flammable
liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _____ volts _____ power which
is provided by the 'house' _____ correct answers 12 volts, DC power, house batteries
When connected to _____ (AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery _____. While
motoring, the engine mounted _____ charges the batteries correct answers shore power, charger,
alternator
The battery _____ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made between
house and _____ battery banks. correct answers Selector, starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter _____ correct
answers pins (or rings)
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that _____ is flowing out of the
_____ outlet correct answers water, exhaust
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _____ supply correct answers fuel
, When shifting from forward to reverse gear (or vise versa) it is critical to pause in _____ for a
second or two to allow the engine to return to idle speed correct answers neutral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop_____ correct answers wash
The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engine is in reverse gear is
prop_____ correct answers walk
With the engine in reverse gear, a right handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to
_____ correct answers port
A vessel with divers in the water may display either a _____ _____ flag (red with diagonal white
stripe_ or International Code flag _____ (vertical white and blue swallowtail correct answers
recreational diver, "A"
Be able to identify the following Exterior parts of the boat:
Turnbuckle, Chainplate Toerail, Hatch, Cockpit coaming, Cockpit sole, Companionway, Primary
winch, Binnacle, Stemhead fitting correct answers
Be able to identify the following Interior parts of the boat:
Galley, Saloon, Chart table, V-berth, Head, Quarter berth, portlight, Locker, Cabin sole correct
answers
The _____ has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the _____, _____ and passengers correct
answers skipper(or captain), vessel, crew
The safety _____ may be made of webbing or line and has clip on either end. One end
commonly attaches to a safety_____ worn by the crew, the other end is secured to a strong pad-
eye or_____ correct answers tether. harness. jackline
It is advisable to wear a life jacket in the following situations (name at least three) _____,
______, _____ correct answers bad weather, heavy seas, cold seawater temp, night, poor
visibility, when leaving the cockpit if the boat has no lifelines, feeling unwell...
Other than the federally required items, ASA recommends the following additional equipment be
carried on board (name at least ten):
_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____, correct answers VHF radio,
cell phone, spare lines, navigation charts, plotting tools, anchor(s), binoculars, knife, 1st aid, tool
kit, flashlight/spotlight, clock, radar reflector, boathook, softwood plugs, portable bilge pump,
bucket....
The amount of oil in the auxiliary_____ may be checked by withdrawing the _____ wiping it
clean, then reinserting and removing again to check the level. correct answers engine. dipstick
The raw-water_____ helps prevent grass, seaweed and other undesirable debris from entering the
engine's___system. correct answers strainer. cooling
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A _____-_____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or a walk-
thru transom correct answers self bailing or self draining
A _____ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables correct answers turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _____ side of the boat. correct
answers windward or high side
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines and even extra sails can be stowed in the
_____ _____ correct answers cockpit locker or Lazerette
If the steering wheel system fails, then an _______ ______ may be fitted to the rudder post to
allow steering to resume correct answers emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _____, where water may accumulate at the lowest
point correct answers bilge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all _____ when
leaving the boat unattended correct answers seacocks
Type B' fire extinguishers are used to combat _____ based fires correct answers flammable
liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _____ volts _____ power which
is provided by the 'house' _____ correct answers 12 volts, DC power, house batteries
When connected to _____ (AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery _____. While
motoring, the engine mounted _____ charges the batteries correct answers shore power, charger,
alternator
The battery _____ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made between
house and _____ battery banks. correct answers Selector, starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter _____ correct
answers pins (or rings)
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that _____ is flowing out of the
_____ outlet correct answers water, exhaust
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _____ supply correct answers fuel
, When shifting from forward to reverse gear (or vise versa) it is critical to pause in _____ for a
second or two to allow the engine to return to idle speed correct answers neutral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop_____ correct answers wash
The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engine is in reverse gear is
prop_____ correct answers walk
With the engine in reverse gear, a right handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to
_____ correct answers port
A vessel with divers in the water may display either a _____ _____ flag (red with diagonal white
stripe_ or International Code flag _____ (vertical white and blue swallowtail correct answers
recreational diver, "A"
Be able to identify the following Exterior parts of the boat:
Turnbuckle, Chainplate Toerail, Hatch, Cockpit coaming, Cockpit sole, Companionway, Primary
winch, Binnacle, Stemhead fitting correct answers
Be able to identify the following Interior parts of the boat:
Galley, Saloon, Chart table, V-berth, Head, Quarter berth, portlight, Locker, Cabin sole correct
answers
The _____ has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the _____, _____ and passengers correct
answers skipper(or captain), vessel, crew
The safety _____ may be made of webbing or line and has clip on either end. One end
commonly attaches to a safety_____ worn by the crew, the other end is secured to a strong pad-
eye or_____ correct answers tether. harness. jackline
It is advisable to wear a life jacket in the following situations (name at least three) _____,
______, _____ correct answers bad weather, heavy seas, cold seawater temp, night, poor
visibility, when leaving the cockpit if the boat has no lifelines, feeling unwell...
Other than the federally required items, ASA recommends the following additional equipment be
carried on board (name at least ten):
_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____, correct answers VHF radio,
cell phone, spare lines, navigation charts, plotting tools, anchor(s), binoculars, knife, 1st aid, tool
kit, flashlight/spotlight, clock, radar reflector, boathook, softwood plugs, portable bilge pump,
bucket....
The amount of oil in the auxiliary_____ may be checked by withdrawing the _____ wiping it
clean, then reinserting and removing again to check the level. correct answers engine. dipstick
The raw-water_____ helps prevent grass, seaweed and other undesirable debris from entering the
engine's___system. correct answers strainer. cooling
