California Boating Final Exam B
Questions with Correct Answers
What is a boat operator required to do at all times while the boat is underway - Answer-
Maintain a proper look out
When can a navigation rule be overlooked - Answer-If necessary to avoid immediate
danger.
Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under
what circumstances - Answer-All boats at all hours
What should you do first if a passenger falls overboard well your boat is at anchor -
Answer-Throw a type IV Coast Guard approved life jacket to the passenger
Which is the most important factor in determining a safe vessel speed on any given day
- Answer-Traffic density
According to the navigation rules a risk of imminent collision exists in which situation -
Answer-The course of an approaching vessel does not change
When a power-driven vessel is being overtaken by a sailboat, which is the stand-on
vessel - Answer-The power driven vessel
According to the navigation rules what factors should be considered in determining a
safe speed - Answer-The state of visibility
On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment such as lifejackets, fire
extinguishers, visual distress signals and the radio should be reviewed before departure
with which persons - Answer-Everyone aboard
You may not exceed 5 mph when operating a boat within how many feet of a swimmer -
Answer-200 feet
What should you do with your float plan when you return from your boat outing -
Answer-Cancel it
Under which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia - Answer-
Being immersed in Coldwater
, How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity - Answer-It will be difficult to
control
A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board - Answer-It's
intended wearer
On a 15 foot boat which object is required to be on board - Answer-One Coast Guard
approved lifejacket for each person
When is it good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets - Answer-At
all times when aboard
What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket with a
torn strap - Answer-Discard and replace it
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in the
stormy weather - Answer-Make sure all aboard or wearing lifejackets
Motor boats under 26 feet with installed fuel tanks are required to have which type of
fire extinguisher on board - Answer-Type B
Which are Coast Guard approved visual distress signal's - Answer-Red meteor flares
If to much weight is placed on a hitch, What affect can it have on the tow vehicle -
Answer-Front and will lift and make the vehicle difficult to control
To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species when is the best time to clean your boat
- Answer-Before you leave the ramp area
What do a red green and white light indicate when seen together at night - Answer-It is
the bow of another vessel heading straight toward you
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area why should
you watch your wake - Answer-It may cause personal injury or damage
Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm - Answer-
Threatening clouds such as thunderheads
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for
gasoline powered boat - Answer-Examination of thru-hull fitting's for signs of leakage or
corrosion
What is the main reason operators are involved with collisions with reefs/shoals or
submerged hazards - Answer-Did not check for local hazards prior to launch
Questions with Correct Answers
What is a boat operator required to do at all times while the boat is underway - Answer-
Maintain a proper look out
When can a navigation rule be overlooked - Answer-If necessary to avoid immediate
danger.
Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under
what circumstances - Answer-All boats at all hours
What should you do first if a passenger falls overboard well your boat is at anchor -
Answer-Throw a type IV Coast Guard approved life jacket to the passenger
Which is the most important factor in determining a safe vessel speed on any given day
- Answer-Traffic density
According to the navigation rules a risk of imminent collision exists in which situation -
Answer-The course of an approaching vessel does not change
When a power-driven vessel is being overtaken by a sailboat, which is the stand-on
vessel - Answer-The power driven vessel
According to the navigation rules what factors should be considered in determining a
safe speed - Answer-The state of visibility
On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment such as lifejackets, fire
extinguishers, visual distress signals and the radio should be reviewed before departure
with which persons - Answer-Everyone aboard
You may not exceed 5 mph when operating a boat within how many feet of a swimmer -
Answer-200 feet
What should you do with your float plan when you return from your boat outing -
Answer-Cancel it
Under which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia - Answer-
Being immersed in Coldwater
, How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity - Answer-It will be difficult to
control
A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board - Answer-It's
intended wearer
On a 15 foot boat which object is required to be on board - Answer-One Coast Guard
approved lifejacket for each person
When is it good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets - Answer-At
all times when aboard
What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket with a
torn strap - Answer-Discard and replace it
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in the
stormy weather - Answer-Make sure all aboard or wearing lifejackets
Motor boats under 26 feet with installed fuel tanks are required to have which type of
fire extinguisher on board - Answer-Type B
Which are Coast Guard approved visual distress signal's - Answer-Red meteor flares
If to much weight is placed on a hitch, What affect can it have on the tow vehicle -
Answer-Front and will lift and make the vehicle difficult to control
To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species when is the best time to clean your boat
- Answer-Before you leave the ramp area
What do a red green and white light indicate when seen together at night - Answer-It is
the bow of another vessel heading straight toward you
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area why should
you watch your wake - Answer-It may cause personal injury or damage
Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm - Answer-
Threatening clouds such as thunderheads
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for
gasoline powered boat - Answer-Examination of thru-hull fitting's for signs of leakage or
corrosion
What is the main reason operators are involved with collisions with reefs/shoals or
submerged hazards - Answer-Did not check for local hazards prior to launch
