BOATING COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following is a proper fueling tip?
Answer: Ensure that the engine is off and no one is onboard
◉ What precautions should be taken on board a vessel during a
lightning storm?
Answer: Unplug all electrical equipment
◉ How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered
boat?
Answer: Tie down any loose items or equipment in the boat
◉ Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Gale Warning
(observed forecast winds of 34-47 knots)?
Answer: two triangles
◉ What information should be included in a Float Plan?
Answer: The date and time to contact the authorities
,◉ Before using a trailer, in addition to having the capacity to carry
the boat, you should ensure that the trailer has the capacity to
also carry which of the following?
Answer: Motor, fuel and any additional gear
◉ Which of the following would indicate foul weather might be
approaching?
Answer: A rapid temperature change
◉ Weather forecasts, particularly on the water, can change
quickly. What is the best method to monitor the weather while out
on the water?
Answer: Keep an eye to the sky to watch for dark clouds and
lightning
◉ Which of the following options is recommended for the general
maintenance of your boat?
Answer: Using marine-approved parts instead of electrical auto
parts
◉ Which of the following is an action that can help survive a
capsizing?
Answer: Try to right the boat or get onto the capsized boat
◉ Which of the following best describes the Heat Escape
Lessening Posture (H.E.L.P.)?
,Answer:
◉ Which of the following is an operator's FIRST priority if they
are involved in an accident with another vessel?
Answer:
◉ A fire on board a vessel can be extinguished by removing which
of the following elements?
Answer:
◉ The danger for hypothermia is greatest in which situation?
Answer:
◉ Which of the following actions could help to prevent a
capsizing?
Answer: Take the wake from another boat head on; off the bow
◉ Which of the following is the major cause of fatalities involving
small vessels?
Answer:
◉ Which of the following best describes the operator's rule of
responsibility?
Answer: Pay attention and operate the vessel responsibly
, ◉ Which of the following actions is required of Powerboat A when
approaching the starboard side of Sailboat B in darkness or
reduced visibility?
Answer: Give-way to the port side
◉ Which of the following sound signals is required of a power
boat that is underway but is not moving during periods of
restricted visibility?
Answer: 2 prolonged blasts
◉ What does one prolonged blast emitted by Boat A using an
efficient sound producing device indicate?
Answer: its presence to other boats
◉ When encountering another vessel in darkness or reduced
visibility, what do visible red and green lights indicate?
Answer: You are approaching a sailing vessel head-on
◉ During periods of restricted visibility which of the following
vessels must emit 1 prolonged blast immediately followed by 2
short blasts every two minutes?
Answer: Sailboat
◉ Which of the following sound signals is required of a power
boat that is anchored during periods of restricted visibility?
Answer: 5 seconds of rapid bell ringing
SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following is a proper fueling tip?
Answer: Ensure that the engine is off and no one is onboard
◉ What precautions should be taken on board a vessel during a
lightning storm?
Answer: Unplug all electrical equipment
◉ How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered
boat?
Answer: Tie down any loose items or equipment in the boat
◉ Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Gale Warning
(observed forecast winds of 34-47 knots)?
Answer: two triangles
◉ What information should be included in a Float Plan?
Answer: The date and time to contact the authorities
,◉ Before using a trailer, in addition to having the capacity to carry
the boat, you should ensure that the trailer has the capacity to
also carry which of the following?
Answer: Motor, fuel and any additional gear
◉ Which of the following would indicate foul weather might be
approaching?
Answer: A rapid temperature change
◉ Weather forecasts, particularly on the water, can change
quickly. What is the best method to monitor the weather while out
on the water?
Answer: Keep an eye to the sky to watch for dark clouds and
lightning
◉ Which of the following options is recommended for the general
maintenance of your boat?
Answer: Using marine-approved parts instead of electrical auto
parts
◉ Which of the following is an action that can help survive a
capsizing?
Answer: Try to right the boat or get onto the capsized boat
◉ Which of the following best describes the Heat Escape
Lessening Posture (H.E.L.P.)?
,Answer:
◉ Which of the following is an operator's FIRST priority if they
are involved in an accident with another vessel?
Answer:
◉ A fire on board a vessel can be extinguished by removing which
of the following elements?
Answer:
◉ The danger for hypothermia is greatest in which situation?
Answer:
◉ Which of the following actions could help to prevent a
capsizing?
Answer: Take the wake from another boat head on; off the bow
◉ Which of the following is the major cause of fatalities involving
small vessels?
Answer:
◉ Which of the following best describes the operator's rule of
responsibility?
Answer: Pay attention and operate the vessel responsibly
, ◉ Which of the following actions is required of Powerboat A when
approaching the starboard side of Sailboat B in darkness or
reduced visibility?
Answer: Give-way to the port side
◉ Which of the following sound signals is required of a power
boat that is underway but is not moving during periods of
restricted visibility?
Answer: 2 prolonged blasts
◉ What does one prolonged blast emitted by Boat A using an
efficient sound producing device indicate?
Answer: its presence to other boats
◉ When encountering another vessel in darkness or reduced
visibility, what do visible red and green lights indicate?
Answer: You are approaching a sailing vessel head-on
◉ During periods of restricted visibility which of the following
vessels must emit 1 prolonged blast immediately followed by 2
short blasts every two minutes?
Answer: Sailboat
◉ Which of the following sound signals is required of a power
boat that is anchored during periods of restricted visibility?
Answer: 5 seconds of rapid bell ringing
