ASA 114 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS
A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ___________ that support the
mast without the need for a _____________ - Correct Answers -Shroud, backstay
A forward projection of the Bridgedeck designed to soften the impact of the seas is
called a ____________ - Correct Answers -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
_______________ - Correct Answers -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 ________ - Correct Answers -Stability, evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam the ____________ _____________ provides
reinforcement to counter the effect of forestay tension - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -Crossbeam, aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________ - _________
mainsail and a roller-furling jib. - Correct Answers -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 __________. - Correct Answers -
Rudders, Heeling
Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran:
_________, ____________,_____________,_____________ - Correct Answers -
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 - Correct Answers -Start, alternator
& ANSWERS
A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ___________ that support the
mast without the need for a _____________ - Correct Answers -Shroud, backstay
A forward projection of the Bridgedeck designed to soften the impact of the seas is
called a ____________ - Correct Answers -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
_______________ - Correct Answers -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 ________ - Correct Answers -Stability, evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam the ____________ _____________ provides
reinforcement to counter the effect of forestay tension - Correct Answers -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 - Correct Answers -Crossbeam, aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________ - _________
mainsail and a roller-furling jib. - Correct Answers -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 __________. - Correct Answers -
Rudders, Heeling
Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran:
_________, ____________,_____________,_____________ - Correct Answers -
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 - Correct Answers -Start, alternator
