Boating Test (60+ Questions) Correct
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1. The port side of a vessel is the
side.: Left
2. The stern of a vessel is the of the
vessel.: Rear
3. Basic types of vessel
hulls can be described as .
a) moving and non-moving
b) displacement and planning
c)rough and smooth
d) narrow and wide: b) displacement and planning
4. Name three basic hull shapes.: I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III)Vee Bottom
5. What are the four length classes of vessels?: I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
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, III)26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
6. List the four basic types of engines.: I) Outboard
II) Inboard
III)Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
7. Stern drive and inboard engines
are .
a) marinized outboard engines
b) specially designed and built engines
c)automotive engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines: c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
8. The U.S. Coast
Guard considers personal watercraft to be .: Inboard Vessels
9. Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements
of other vessels.
True / False: False
10. An is a device used to pump and force water under
pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.: Impeller
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Answers
1. The port side of a vessel is the
side.: Left
2. The stern of a vessel is the of the
vessel.: Rear
3. Basic types of vessel
hulls can be described as .
a) moving and non-moving
b) displacement and planning
c)rough and smooth
d) narrow and wide: b) displacement and planning
4. Name three basic hull shapes.: I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III)Vee Bottom
5. What are the four length classes of vessels?: I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
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, III)26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
6. List the four basic types of engines.: I) Outboard
II) Inboard
III)Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
7. Stern drive and inboard engines
are .
a) marinized outboard engines
b) specially designed and built engines
c)automotive engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines: c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
8. The U.S. Coast
Guard considers personal watercraft to be .: Inboard Vessels
9. Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements
of other vessels.
True / False: False
10. An is a device used to pump and force water under
pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.: Impeller
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