BOATING FINAL PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS 100 PERCENT CORRECT
◉ Before operating a Personal Watercraft, where should the
lanyard be attached?
Answer: The operator's wrist or lifejacket
◉ What should you do if your personal watercraft (PWC)
overturns?
Answer: Check the stern decal for the proper way to turn it
upright
◉ Which of the following is an accurate safe towing
recommendation?
Answer: Seats should be made available for the operator, an
observer and the person being towed
◉ Which of the following conditions were present in over 80% of
paddling fatalities from 1995-2000?
Answer: The victims were not wearing a personal flotation device
(PFD)
◉ Federal Law mandates that the steering or helm area of a vessel
less than 20 feet in length must have which of the following?
Answer: Capacity plate
,◉ Which of the following is TRUE with regards to inflatable
personal flotation devices (PFD)?
Answer: They must be worn to meet legal requirements
◉ Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted
personal flotation device (PFD)?
Answer: It should be a relatively snug fit
◉ Which of the following is an example of illegal operation in
Washington State?
Answer: Operating an unregistered power boat
◉ In Washington State, personal watercraft (PWCs) may ONLY be
operated during what hours?
Answer: Sunrise to sunset (during the day)
◉ Which of the following is the most accurate description of the
Negligent Operation Law in Washington State?
Answer: Endangering or likely to endanger other persons or
property while operating
◉ In Washington State, whenever onboard a vessel less than 19
feet in length that is underway, a properly sized personal flotation
device must be worn by children how many years of age and
younger?
, Answer: 16 years of age and younger
◉ In Washington State, operators of personal watercraft (PWCs)
equipped with an engine cutoff must do which of the following?
Answer: Attach the lanyard to their person
◉ In Washington State, when involved in waterskiing,
wakeboarding, tubing etc., which of the following must be present
in addition to the operator to avoid risk of accident or injury?
Answer: An observer onboard the vessel
◉ In Washington State, which of the following is an accurate
statement with regards to towing a person behind a vessel?
Answer: A red or orange skier-down flag must be displayed if a
skier falls in the water
◉ Which of the following scenarios is an example of reckless
operation speed in Washington State?
Answer: Repeatedly and deliberately ignoring a marked speed
zone
◉ Why does Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
strongly discourage persons from sitting on the rear swim step of
any motorized vessel while the engine is running?
Answer: There is a significant risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
SOLUTIONS 100 PERCENT CORRECT
◉ Before operating a Personal Watercraft, where should the
lanyard be attached?
Answer: The operator's wrist or lifejacket
◉ What should you do if your personal watercraft (PWC)
overturns?
Answer: Check the stern decal for the proper way to turn it
upright
◉ Which of the following is an accurate safe towing
recommendation?
Answer: Seats should be made available for the operator, an
observer and the person being towed
◉ Which of the following conditions were present in over 80% of
paddling fatalities from 1995-2000?
Answer: The victims were not wearing a personal flotation device
(PFD)
◉ Federal Law mandates that the steering or helm area of a vessel
less than 20 feet in length must have which of the following?
Answer: Capacity plate
,◉ Which of the following is TRUE with regards to inflatable
personal flotation devices (PFD)?
Answer: They must be worn to meet legal requirements
◉ Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted
personal flotation device (PFD)?
Answer: It should be a relatively snug fit
◉ Which of the following is an example of illegal operation in
Washington State?
Answer: Operating an unregistered power boat
◉ In Washington State, personal watercraft (PWCs) may ONLY be
operated during what hours?
Answer: Sunrise to sunset (during the day)
◉ Which of the following is the most accurate description of the
Negligent Operation Law in Washington State?
Answer: Endangering or likely to endanger other persons or
property while operating
◉ In Washington State, whenever onboard a vessel less than 19
feet in length that is underway, a properly sized personal flotation
device must be worn by children how many years of age and
younger?
, Answer: 16 years of age and younger
◉ In Washington State, operators of personal watercraft (PWCs)
equipped with an engine cutoff must do which of the following?
Answer: Attach the lanyard to their person
◉ In Washington State, when involved in waterskiing,
wakeboarding, tubing etc., which of the following must be present
in addition to the operator to avoid risk of accident or injury?
Answer: An observer onboard the vessel
◉ In Washington State, which of the following is an accurate
statement with regards to towing a person behind a vessel?
Answer: A red or orange skier-down flag must be displayed if a
skier falls in the water
◉ Which of the following scenarios is an example of reckless
operation speed in Washington State?
Answer: Repeatedly and deliberately ignoring a marked speed
zone
◉ Why does Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
strongly discourage persons from sitting on the rear swim step of
any motorized vessel while the engine is running?
Answer: There is a significant risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
