NJ BOAT TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS PRACTICE STUDY
MATERIAL
●● Under which circumstance may the Maximum Person Capacity of a
vessel be exceeded?
Answer: It can never be exceeded
●● The following vessel has an example of which type of engine
attached to it?
Answer: Stern drive
●● Which of the following indicates the STARBOARD side of this
vessel?
Answer: The right side of the vessel
●● Which of the following indicates the BOW of this vessel?
Answer: The front of the vessel
●● The following vessel has an example of which type of engine
attached to it?
Answer: Inboard
,●● Where can you find the maximum horsepower for your boat?
Answer: On the capacity plate
●● What useful information can be found on a capacity plate?
Answer: The maximum number of persons you may safely carry on your
boat
●● Federal Law mandates that the steering or helm area of a power boat
less than 20 feet in length must have which of the following?
Answer: Capacity Plate
●● Hull Identification Numbers (HINs) are used to properly identify a
vessel and are marked on which of the following locations?
Answer: Starboard side of the Stern
●● Which of the following would be considered the most hazardous
condition on board a vessel?
Answer: Not having enough life jackets
●● What type of vessel is required to have a fire extinguisher?
Answer: Powerboat
, ●● Which of the following marine distress signals would be most
effective when operating after dark or during restricted visibility?
Answer: Flares
●● Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted
personal flotation device (PFD)?
Answer: It should be a relatively snug fit
●● During which of the following activities may an Inflatable Personal
Flotation Device (PFD) be used?
Answer: Fishing
●● Which of the following is an accurate statement with regards to
Inflatable Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)?
Answer: They will not float without being inflated
●● Which type of personal flotation device (PFD) has the greatest
amount of buoyancy?
Answer: Type I - Offshore
●● What is the purpose of having a ventilation system on board a
motorized vessel?
Answer: To remove flammable gases
ACCURATE ANSWERS PRACTICE STUDY
MATERIAL
●● Under which circumstance may the Maximum Person Capacity of a
vessel be exceeded?
Answer: It can never be exceeded
●● The following vessel has an example of which type of engine
attached to it?
Answer: Stern drive
●● Which of the following indicates the STARBOARD side of this
vessel?
Answer: The right side of the vessel
●● Which of the following indicates the BOW of this vessel?
Answer: The front of the vessel
●● The following vessel has an example of which type of engine
attached to it?
Answer: Inboard
,●● Where can you find the maximum horsepower for your boat?
Answer: On the capacity plate
●● What useful information can be found on a capacity plate?
Answer: The maximum number of persons you may safely carry on your
boat
●● Federal Law mandates that the steering or helm area of a power boat
less than 20 feet in length must have which of the following?
Answer: Capacity Plate
●● Hull Identification Numbers (HINs) are used to properly identify a
vessel and are marked on which of the following locations?
Answer: Starboard side of the Stern
●● Which of the following would be considered the most hazardous
condition on board a vessel?
Answer: Not having enough life jackets
●● What type of vessel is required to have a fire extinguisher?
Answer: Powerboat
, ●● Which of the following marine distress signals would be most
effective when operating after dark or during restricted visibility?
Answer: Flares
●● Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted
personal flotation device (PFD)?
Answer: It should be a relatively snug fit
●● During which of the following activities may an Inflatable Personal
Flotation Device (PFD) be used?
Answer: Fishing
●● Which of the following is an accurate statement with regards to
Inflatable Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)?
Answer: They will not float without being inflated
●● Which type of personal flotation device (PFD) has the greatest
amount of buoyancy?
Answer: Type I - Offshore
●● What is the purpose of having a ventilation system on board a
motorized vessel?
Answer: To remove flammable gases
