ASA 118 – DOCKING ENDORSEMENT
PRACTICE EXAM WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS| CURRENTLY TESTING VERSION |
ALREADY GRADED A+|EXPERT VERIFIED
FOR GUARANTEED PASS 2026-2027
1. When approaching a dock under normal conditions, the safest general rule is to:
• A. Approach at the fastest controllable speed
• B. Approach slowly enough to stop the boat with minimal power
• C. Stay in neutral until touching the dock
• D. Always approach at a 90° angle
Answer: B
2. What is prop walk?
• A. Water flowing over the rudder
• B. Sideways movement of the stern caused by propeller rotation while in reverse
• C. Wind pushing the bow sideways
• D. The turning radius of the rudder
Answer: B
3. Which force has the greatest influence on a sailboat with high freeboard during low-
speed docking?
• A. Tides
• B. Wind
• C. Engine vibration
• D. Crew weight
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,Answer: B
4. The pivot point of a vessel moving ahead is generally located:
• A. At the stern
• B. Near the bow
• C. Midships
• D. At the rudder
Answer: B
5. When backing a single-screw sailboat, steering response is usually:
• A. Immediate
• B. Delayed until water flows over the rudder
• C. Independent of propeller thrust
• D. Better than moving forward
Answer: B
6. The primary purpose of fenders is to:
• A. Increase manoeuvrability
• B. Prevent hull damage
• C. Improve steering
• D. Reduce prop walk
Answer: B
7. Which knot is most commonly used to secure a dock line to a cleat?
• A. Figure Eight
• B. Cleat Hitch
• C. Sheet Bend
• D. Clove Hitch
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,Answer: B
8. Which line prevents a boat from moving forward while secured?
• A. Bow line
• B. Stern line
• C. Forward spring line
• D. Breast line
Answer: C
9. A standing turn is best described as:
• A. Turning using only the rudder
• B. Rotating the boat in a very small area using throttle, gear, and rudder
• C. Turning under sail only
• D. Turning while drifting
Answer: B
10. Before beginning any docking maneuver, the skipper should:
• A. Assign crew positions and review the docking plan
• B. Increase engine RPM
• C. Drop the anchor
• D. Secure all dock lines below deck
Answer: A
11. Which item should never be used to stop a moving boat?
• A. Spring line
• B. Engine
• C. Human hands or feet between boat and dock
• D. Reverse thrust
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, Answer: C
12. When approaching against a strong current, you should generally:
• A. Increase speed significantly
• B. Approach into the current
• C. Drift sideways
• D. Dock stern first
Answer: B
13. Wind primarily affects the:
• A. Propeller
• B. Rudder bearings
• C. Above-water portion of the boat (windage)
• D. Engine cooling system
Answer: C
14. Which maneuver provides the greatest steering control?
• A. Neutral
• B. Forward with water flowing over the rudder
• C. Engine off
• D. Reverse at idle with no water movement
Answer: B
15. A ferry glide is used primarily to:
• A. Sail downwind
• B. Cross current while maintaining control
• C. Anchor safely
• D. Perform a MOB recovery
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PRACTICE EXAM WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS| CURRENTLY TESTING VERSION |
ALREADY GRADED A+|EXPERT VERIFIED
FOR GUARANTEED PASS 2026-2027
1. When approaching a dock under normal conditions, the safest general rule is to:
• A. Approach at the fastest controllable speed
• B. Approach slowly enough to stop the boat with minimal power
• C. Stay in neutral until touching the dock
• D. Always approach at a 90° angle
Answer: B
2. What is prop walk?
• A. Water flowing over the rudder
• B. Sideways movement of the stern caused by propeller rotation while in reverse
• C. Wind pushing the bow sideways
• D. The turning radius of the rudder
Answer: B
3. Which force has the greatest influence on a sailboat with high freeboard during low-
speed docking?
• A. Tides
• B. Wind
• C. Engine vibration
• D. Crew weight
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,Answer: B
4. The pivot point of a vessel moving ahead is generally located:
• A. At the stern
• B. Near the bow
• C. Midships
• D. At the rudder
Answer: B
5. When backing a single-screw sailboat, steering response is usually:
• A. Immediate
• B. Delayed until water flows over the rudder
• C. Independent of propeller thrust
• D. Better than moving forward
Answer: B
6. The primary purpose of fenders is to:
• A. Increase manoeuvrability
• B. Prevent hull damage
• C. Improve steering
• D. Reduce prop walk
Answer: B
7. Which knot is most commonly used to secure a dock line to a cleat?
• A. Figure Eight
• B. Cleat Hitch
• C. Sheet Bend
• D. Clove Hitch
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,Answer: B
8. Which line prevents a boat from moving forward while secured?
• A. Bow line
• B. Stern line
• C. Forward spring line
• D. Breast line
Answer: C
9. A standing turn is best described as:
• A. Turning using only the rudder
• B. Rotating the boat in a very small area using throttle, gear, and rudder
• C. Turning under sail only
• D. Turning while drifting
Answer: B
10. Before beginning any docking maneuver, the skipper should:
• A. Assign crew positions and review the docking plan
• B. Increase engine RPM
• C. Drop the anchor
• D. Secure all dock lines below deck
Answer: A
11. Which item should never be used to stop a moving boat?
• A. Spring line
• B. Engine
• C. Human hands or feet between boat and dock
• D. Reverse thrust
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, Answer: C
12. When approaching against a strong current, you should generally:
• A. Increase speed significantly
• B. Approach into the current
• C. Drift sideways
• D. Dock stern first
Answer: B
13. Wind primarily affects the:
• A. Propeller
• B. Rudder bearings
• C. Above-water portion of the boat (windage)
• D. Engine cooling system
Answer: C
14. Which maneuver provides the greatest steering control?
• A. Neutral
• B. Forward with water flowing over the rudder
• C. Engine off
• D. Reverse at idle with no water movement
Answer: B
15. A ferry glide is used primarily to:
• A. Sail downwind
• B. Cross current while maintaining control
• C. Anchor safely
• D. Perform a MOB recovery
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