ASA 103 COASTAL CRUISING EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
When anchoring or mooring, the best way to communicate between the foredeck and
helm is through the use of pre-arranged_____ - Answer- hand signals
Most cruising sailboats carry a_____ radio, which can be used not only for emergencies
or routine communication with other stations, but also to receive local_____ forecasts -
Answer- VHF. Weather
A significant weather threat faced by Sailors is the summer__1__, which can develop
relatively quickly and be accompanied by high__2__and intense rain - Answer- 1)
thunderstorm. 2) winds
Fog often occurs when it is hot and ___1__ ashore and the water temperature is__2__ -
Answer- humid cool
The greatest tidal range is usually observed during__1__ tides, when the moon is
either__2__ or new - Answer- 1) spring 2) full
As the tide comes in, tide goes from low to high, a __1__ current may be generated,
depending upon local geography.
When the tide is going out, it is called an__2__ current.
If no current is flowing, it is said to__3__ water
Slack, Flood, Ebb - Answer- 1=b Flood
2=a Ebb
3=c Slack
When sailing in a current, the direction the current is flowing is called_____, and the drift
is called 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: -
Answer- -Notify crew
-Operate pumps
-Find the source of the leak
Answer is: All of the Above
If the propeller becomes fouled, it is important to immediately shift the engine to _____
and stop it - Answer- neutral
A _____-_____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or
a walk-thru transom - Answer- self bailing or self draining
A _____ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - Answer- turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _____ side of the
boat. - Answer- windward or high side
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines and even extra sails can be stowed
in the _____ _____ - Answer- cockpit locker or Lazerette
If the steering wheel system fails, then an _______ ______ may be fitted to the rudder
post to allow steering to resume - Answer- emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _____, where water may accumulate at
the lowest point - Answer- bilge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all _____
when leaving the boat unattended - Answer- seacocks
Type B' fire extinguishers are used to combat _____ based fires - Answer- flammable
liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _____ volts _____
power which is provided by the 'house' _____ - Answer- 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 - Answer-
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. - Answer- Selector, starting
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
When anchoring or mooring, the best way to communicate between the foredeck and
helm is through the use of pre-arranged_____ - Answer- hand signals
Most cruising sailboats carry a_____ radio, which can be used not only for emergencies
or routine communication with other stations, but also to receive local_____ forecasts -
Answer- VHF. Weather
A significant weather threat faced by Sailors is the summer__1__, which can develop
relatively quickly and be accompanied by high__2__and intense rain - Answer- 1)
thunderstorm. 2) winds
Fog often occurs when it is hot and ___1__ ashore and the water temperature is__2__ -
Answer- humid cool
The greatest tidal range is usually observed during__1__ tides, when the moon is
either__2__ or new - Answer- 1) spring 2) full
As the tide comes in, tide goes from low to high, a __1__ current may be generated,
depending upon local geography.
When the tide is going out, it is called an__2__ current.
If no current is flowing, it is said to__3__ water
Slack, Flood, Ebb - Answer- 1=b Flood
2=a Ebb
3=c Slack
When sailing in a current, the direction the current is flowing is called_____, and the drift
is called 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: -
Answer- -Notify crew
-Operate pumps
-Find the source of the leak
Answer is: All of the Above
If the propeller becomes fouled, it is important to immediately shift the engine to _____
and stop it - Answer- neutral
A _____-_____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or
a walk-thru transom - Answer- self bailing or self draining
A _____ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - Answer- turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _____ side of the
boat. - Answer- windward or high side
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines and even extra sails can be stowed
in the _____ _____ - Answer- cockpit locker or Lazerette
If the steering wheel system fails, then an _______ ______ may be fitted to the rudder
post to allow steering to resume - Answer- emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _____, where water may accumulate at
the lowest point - Answer- bilge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all _____
when leaving the boat unattended - Answer- seacocks
Type B' fire extinguishers are used to combat _____ based fires - Answer- flammable
liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _____ volts _____
power which is provided by the 'house' _____ - Answer- 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 - Answer-
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. - Answer- Selector, starting
