2026-2027 CONNECTICUT SAFE BOATING
ACTUAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Question 1
What is the fee for the DEEP Equivalency Examination for experienced
boaters in Connecticut?
A. $25
B. $50
C. $75
D. $100
*Correct Answer: C. $75. *
Rationale: The equivalency examination fee is $75. Testing is by appointment
only. A score of 80% or better is required to pass; a score of 78% or below is
failing and requires taking the full 8-hour course .
Question 2
A person who has a valid U.S. Coast Guard vessel operator license is:
A. Exempt from the SBC requirement but still needs a CPWO for a PWC
B. Exempt from both SBC and CPWO requirements
C. Required to obtain a Connecticut SBC
D. Only exempt when operating a commercial vessel
*Correct Answer: A. Exempt from the SBC requirement but still needs a
CPWO for a PWC. *
,Rationale: A valid U.S. Coast Guard vessel operator license exempts a person
from requiring a Safe Boating Certificate to operate a vessel other than a
personal watercraft. However, a CPWO is still required to operate a PWC .
Question 3
What is the minimum passing score required on the Connecticut boating
safety course proctored exam?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
*Correct Answer: C. 80%. *
Rationale: Students must attend all eight hours of the approved course and
pass the proctored exam with a score of 80% or higher. A score below 80%
requires retaking the course .
Question 4
The equivalency examination in Connecticut may be taken how many
times?
A. Unlimited times
B. Twice
C. Only one time
D. As many times as needed with a waiting period
*Correct Answer: C. Only one time. *
,Rationale: The equivalency examination may be taken only one time. Any
person who fails to pass the examination shall be required to successfully
complete an approved course in safe boating operation .
Question 5
How long must a supervising adult have held their boating certificate to
supervise an underage operator (under 16) operating a boat (not a PWC) in
Connecticut?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
*Correct Answer: B. 2 years. *
Rationale: A person under 16 may operate a vessel (other than a PWC)
without obtaining a certificate if under the direct supervision of a person at
least 18 years old who has held a Safe Boating Certificate for at least two
years .
Question 6
A person under what age is prohibited from operating a vessel that is
engaged in tubing or water-skiing?
A. 12 years
B. 14 years
C. 16 years
D. 18 years
*Correct Answer: C. 16 years. *
, Rationale: No person under the age of 16 may operate a vessel that is
engaged in tubing or water-skiing. This is part of Connecticut's Emily's Law
requirements .
Question 7
What is required to obtain a Safe Waterskiing Endorsement in Connecticut?
A. A valid Safe Boating Certificate and being at least 16 years old
B. A valid driver's license
C. A parent's permission slip
D. No additional requirements
*Correct Answer: A. A valid Safe Boating Certificate and being at least
16 years old. *
Rationale: To tow a skier or other towed device in Connecticut, the operator
must be at least 16 years of age and possess a valid boating safety certificate
with a Safe Waterskiing Endorsement .
Question 8
Persons who obtained their Connecticut boating certificate prior to what
date are exempt from the Safe Waterskiing Endorsement requirement?
A. October 1, 2010
B. October 1, 2015
C. January 1, 2020
D. June 15, 1993
*Correct Answer: B. October 1, 2015. *
ACTUAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Question 1
What is the fee for the DEEP Equivalency Examination for experienced
boaters in Connecticut?
A. $25
B. $50
C. $75
D. $100
*Correct Answer: C. $75. *
Rationale: The equivalency examination fee is $75. Testing is by appointment
only. A score of 80% or better is required to pass; a score of 78% or below is
failing and requires taking the full 8-hour course .
Question 2
A person who has a valid U.S. Coast Guard vessel operator license is:
A. Exempt from the SBC requirement but still needs a CPWO for a PWC
B. Exempt from both SBC and CPWO requirements
C. Required to obtain a Connecticut SBC
D. Only exempt when operating a commercial vessel
*Correct Answer: A. Exempt from the SBC requirement but still needs a
CPWO for a PWC. *
,Rationale: A valid U.S. Coast Guard vessel operator license exempts a person
from requiring a Safe Boating Certificate to operate a vessel other than a
personal watercraft. However, a CPWO is still required to operate a PWC .
Question 3
What is the minimum passing score required on the Connecticut boating
safety course proctored exam?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
*Correct Answer: C. 80%. *
Rationale: Students must attend all eight hours of the approved course and
pass the proctored exam with a score of 80% or higher. A score below 80%
requires retaking the course .
Question 4
The equivalency examination in Connecticut may be taken how many
times?
A. Unlimited times
B. Twice
C. Only one time
D. As many times as needed with a waiting period
*Correct Answer: C. Only one time. *
,Rationale: The equivalency examination may be taken only one time. Any
person who fails to pass the examination shall be required to successfully
complete an approved course in safe boating operation .
Question 5
How long must a supervising adult have held their boating certificate to
supervise an underage operator (under 16) operating a boat (not a PWC) in
Connecticut?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
*Correct Answer: B. 2 years. *
Rationale: A person under 16 may operate a vessel (other than a PWC)
without obtaining a certificate if under the direct supervision of a person at
least 18 years old who has held a Safe Boating Certificate for at least two
years .
Question 6
A person under what age is prohibited from operating a vessel that is
engaged in tubing or water-skiing?
A. 12 years
B. 14 years
C. 16 years
D. 18 years
*Correct Answer: C. 16 years. *
, Rationale: No person under the age of 16 may operate a vessel that is
engaged in tubing or water-skiing. This is part of Connecticut's Emily's Law
requirements .
Question 7
What is required to obtain a Safe Waterskiing Endorsement in Connecticut?
A. A valid Safe Boating Certificate and being at least 16 years old
B. A valid driver's license
C. A parent's permission slip
D. No additional requirements
*Correct Answer: A. A valid Safe Boating Certificate and being at least
16 years old. *
Rationale: To tow a skier or other towed device in Connecticut, the operator
must be at least 16 years of age and possess a valid boating safety certificate
with a Safe Waterskiing Endorsement .
Question 8
Persons who obtained their Connecticut boating certificate prior to what
date are exempt from the Safe Waterskiing Endorsement requirement?
A. October 1, 2010
B. October 1, 2015
C. January 1, 2020
D. June 15, 1993
*Correct Answer: B. October 1, 2015. *
