ASA 104 Exam V1 | Latest 2025/2026 Update | Questions and Verified Answers | GRADED A (100% Correct)

ASA 104 Exam V1 | Latest 2025/2026 Update | Questions and Verified Answers | GRADED A (100% Correct) Q: List 4 items that you should put in carry on Answer: Passport, credit cards, charter docs, prescriptions Q: 2 types of bilge pumps Answer: Electric and manual Q: Fill the freshwater tank through the? Answer: Deck plate Q: A possible leak Answer: A freshwater pump cycling Q: Turn off the _________ valve when turning off the gas stove. Answer: Solenoid Q: Flush waste to the Answer: Holding tank Q: Batteries are charged with? Answer: Engine alternator Q: An engine should run at this for optimal charging? Answer: At least 1500 rpm Q: An inverter converts Answer: Dc to ac Q: An emergency tiller fits into the top of the Answer: Rudder stock Q: Diesel engines have 2 cooling systems Answer: Internal pressurized and raw water Q: The pump ___________ is an important spare part Answer: Impeller Q: Four factors that affect a vessels range Answer: Wind, current , vessel loading, marine growth Q: List 4 good items to have for repairs Answer: Wd 40, multimeter, fuel filters, engine oil, cotter pins Q: A mainsail is hoisted with a? Answer: Halyard Q: Use the to unfurl the jib Answer: Furling line Q: Overpowered sails create? Answer: Weather helm Q: Weather helm slows the boat due to the large rudder Answer: Angle Q: Head into the wind Answer: To maintain in gusts Q: You may need to ______ the sails when heading upwind Answer: Reef Q: A preventer Answer: Stops boom from swingin while downwind Q: To decrease the power of sails Answer: Decrease angle of attack, add twist or flatten Q: Do this to prepare for heavy weather Answer: Don lifejackets, don harnesses, reef Q: Motor sailing Answer: Use mainsail and engine only Q: A skipper is responsible for Answer: Crew and the ship Q: List the four safety items that should be checked before departing Answer: Radio, bilge pumps, life jacket, flares Q: When controlling a dockline Answer: Wrap a cleat Q: Current and wind Answer: Are the primary factors when docking Q: Prop wash Answer: Flow of water generated by the propeller Q: Standing turn Answer: 180 degree turn in limited space. Q: Springer lines Answer: Helps control boat during docking and undocking Q: Docklines Answer: The greater the tidal range the longer these will have to be Q: Vibrations, change in bearing, closer to another vessel Answer: 3 ways to know your anchor is dragging Q: forked moor Answer: 2 anchors set 45 to 60 degrees apart Q: Bahamian moor Answer: 2 anchors placed 180 degree off the bow Q: fore and aft anchor Answer: 2 anchors one bow and one stern Q: Mayday Answer: A life threatening call Q: Pan Pan Answer: non life-threatening situations call Q: securite Answer: navigation or weather hazards call Q: Rule 2 Answer: Everyone is responsible for preventing a collison Q: Tricolor light Answer: A under sail masthead light Q: Steaming light Answer: White light above deck level Q: Before towing a dinghy Answer: Remove loose gear and tilt or remove the outboard Q: Quarantine flag Answer: must fly when you first pull into foreign country port Q: Fly the local national flag Answer: After going through customs and immigration Q: Large scale chart Answer: Shows everything in detail Q: Latitude Answer: Measure this for distance Q: 1 minute of latitude Answer: 1 nautical mile Q: course Answer: Direction of intended travel Q: Track Answer: path boat actually follows Q: Dead reckoning Answer: position using heading, speed and time. Q: Line of position Answer: Established by a bearing or range on which the boat lies Q: MLLW Answer: Datum established for tide charts in US Q: In the southern latitudes wind circluates Answer: counterclockwise Q: Small craft advisory Answer: 20 knots Q: Gale Answer: 35 knots Q: Storm Answer: 50 knots Q: Radiation fog Answer: Forms on clear nights with calm wind Q: Advection fog Answer: fog that requireds wind to transport warm air over cold water Q: Take a fix, hoist radar, use horn Answer: When visibility is low Q: Synoptic scale Answer: weather patterns over a large area Q: Sea breeze Answer: an onshore breeze, drive by differential heating of land and sea Q: Hydrated, medicate, sleep Answer: List three measures to prevent seasickness Q: Mob, fire, dangerous grounding Answer: Situations that call for mayday Q: heat exhaustion Answer: A form of physical stress on the body caused by overheating Q: Hypothermia Answer: Use gradual warming on patient. Q: Vhf radio Answer: Best way to contact rescue authorities Q: Flares Answer: Used to pinpoint your position Q: You are required to report an accident if Answer: Damages are over $2000 Q: You must render assistance according to Answer: Your ability and training Q: MOB maneuver depends on Answer: The crew, your point of sail and conditions Q: Approach a mob on a Answer: Close reach Q: Shift to neutral Answer: If your shaft gets fouled while motoring Q: A fuel filter Answer: This might be clogged if the motor stalls Q: Raw water strainer Answer: Has a clear body so you can for blockages Q: If grounded Answer: Immediately lower sails Q: Electrical, engines, fuel leaks Answer: Fire causes Q: Duty rotation Answer: Helps share the load of the boat Q: Cardboard boxes Answer: Leave these off the boat Q: Perishable items Answer: Should be eaten first Q: Stow heavy sealed beverages Answer: Low in boat Q: 5 gAllons Answer: Required per person per day for bathing Q: Run the engine _____hours per day to keep the batteries charged Answer: Two Q: Swim ladder Answer: Deploy before swimming Q: Ask permission to board Answer: Others crafts