ASA 103 TEST QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Name at least five (5) items of information that should be included in a skipper's pre-
cruise and safety briefings to crew and passengers... - Answer- Life jackets/PFDs
Fire extinguishers
Flares
WHF radio
Itinerary
Sailing Controls Orientation (sheets, halyards, etc.)
Dock/slip departure plan
Assignment of duties
When sailing in a current, the direction the current is flowing is called _____ and the drift
is the _____ of the current. - Answer- Set, speed
If the boat runs aground, the first action to be taken is to _____ sheets if sailing, or shift
the engine to _____ if under power. - Answer- Ease; neutral
A ______ is a portable anchor that can be used to help haul a boat off a grounding. -
Answer- Kedge
If the boat has a serious leak, the following action(s) should be performed immediately.
A. Notify the crew
B. Operate pumps
C. Find the source of the leak
D. All of the above - Answer- D - All of the above
If the propoeller becomes fouled, it is important to immediately shift the engine to _____
and stop it. - Answer- Neutral
If a shroud or stay fails, the most important thing is to keep the _____ standing upright
by removing any strain and providing additional support, perhaps with a spare _____ if
available. - Answer- Mast; halyard
Name at least three potential sources of fire or explosion on board a sailboat with an
auxiliary engine. - Answer- Faulty electrical wiring
Outboard engine fuel (gasoline)
Cooking fuel (Alcohol or LPG/Propane)
Engine Fuel Leak (Diesel)
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Name at least five (5) items of information that should be included in a skipper's pre-
cruise and safety briefings to crew and passengers... - Answer- Life jackets/PFDs
Fire extinguishers
Flares
WHF radio
Itinerary
Sailing Controls Orientation (sheets, halyards, etc.)
Dock/slip departure plan
Assignment of duties
When sailing in a current, the direction the current is flowing is called _____ and the drift
is the _____ of the current. - Answer- Set, speed
If the boat runs aground, the first action to be taken is to _____ sheets if sailing, or shift
the engine to _____ if under power. - Answer- Ease; neutral
A ______ is a portable anchor that can be used to help haul a boat off a grounding. -
Answer- Kedge
If the boat has a serious leak, the following action(s) should be performed immediately.
A. Notify the crew
B. Operate pumps
C. Find the source of the leak
D. All of the above - Answer- D - All of the above
If the propoeller becomes fouled, it is important to immediately shift the engine to _____
and stop it. - Answer- Neutral
If a shroud or stay fails, the most important thing is to keep the _____ standing upright
by removing any strain and providing additional support, perhaps with a spare _____ if
available. - Answer- Mast; halyard
Name at least three potential sources of fire or explosion on board a sailboat with an
auxiliary engine. - Answer- Faulty electrical wiring
Outboard engine fuel (gasoline)
Cooking fuel (Alcohol or LPG/Propane)
Engine Fuel Leak (Diesel)
