Boater Exam
Which of the following indicates the BOW of this vessel? correct answersfront of boat
The U.S. Coast Guard requires certain equipment be carried onboard a vessel based on the vessel's length. How must an operator measure the length of their vessel? correct answerslength of vessel, not including attachments
What useful information can be found on a capacity plate? correct answersMax Persons, Max Gross Load, Max pounds, and Max Horsepower
The following vessel has an example of which type of engine attached to it? correct answersoutboard, inboard, and stern drive
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? correct answersCapacity Plate
Where can you find the maximum horsepower for your boat? correct answersCapacity Plate
Which of the following indicates the STARBOARD side of this vessel? correct answersdrivers side of boat (left side)
Which of the following indicates the PORT side of this vessel? correct answersleft side of boat (passenger
side)
Which of the following indicates the STERN of this vessel? correct answersback of the boat
Which of the following is a characteristic common to both Type II: Near-Shore Buoyant Vest and Type III: Flotation Aid? correct answersThey are designed for calm, inland water Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? correct
answersMild soap and water
Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD)? correct answersShould be relatively snug fit
When encountering a powerboat in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible white and green lights indicate? correct answersApproaching starboard side of powerboat
Which type of personal flotation device (PFD) has the greatest amount of buoyancy? correct answersType 1 - offshore
The carburetors on inboard mounted gasoline engines must be equipped with an approved back-fire flame arrestor. What purpose does having a back-fire flame arrestor play? correct answersTo prevent back fire which results when unburned exhaust collects in the engine area
When is it most important that a power-driven vessel exhibit the proper navigation lights? correct answersWhen away from dock after sunset
As a MINIMUM requirement, a boat that is less than 26 feet in length with an installed fuel tank must have what type of fire extinguisher onboard? correct answersB 1
Which of the following would be considered the most hazardous condition on board a vessel? correct answersNot having enough life jackets
Which of the following is an accurate description of a Type I: Offshore Life Jacket (PFD)? correct answersDesigned for open, rough and remote waters
Which of the following would indicate foul weather might be approaching? correct answersRapid change
in weather
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding a pre-departure checklist? correct answersShould be used before each trip, regardless of length
Which of the following indicates the BOW of this vessel? correct answersfront of boat
The U.S. Coast Guard requires certain equipment be carried onboard a vessel based on the vessel's length. How must an operator measure the length of their vessel? correct answerslength of vessel, not including attachments
What useful information can be found on a capacity plate? correct answersMax Persons, Max Gross Load, Max pounds, and Max Horsepower
The following vessel has an example of which type of engine attached to it? correct answersoutboard, inboard, and stern drive
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? correct answersCapacity Plate
Where can you find the maximum horsepower for your boat? correct answersCapacity Plate
Which of the following indicates the STARBOARD side of this vessel? correct answersdrivers side of boat (left side)
Which of the following indicates the PORT side of this vessel? correct answersleft side of boat (passenger
side)
Which of the following indicates the STERN of this vessel? correct answersback of the boat
Which of the following is a characteristic common to both Type II: Near-Shore Buoyant Vest and Type III: Flotation Aid? correct answersThey are designed for calm, inland water Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? correct
answersMild soap and water
Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD)? correct answersShould be relatively snug fit
When encountering a powerboat in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible white and green lights indicate? correct answersApproaching starboard side of powerboat
Which type of personal flotation device (PFD) has the greatest amount of buoyancy? correct answersType 1 - offshore
The carburetors on inboard mounted gasoline engines must be equipped with an approved back-fire flame arrestor. What purpose does having a back-fire flame arrestor play? correct answersTo prevent back fire which results when unburned exhaust collects in the engine area
When is it most important that a power-driven vessel exhibit the proper navigation lights? correct answersWhen away from dock after sunset
As a MINIMUM requirement, a boat that is less than 26 feet in length with an installed fuel tank must have what type of fire extinguisher onboard? correct answersB 1
Which of the following would be considered the most hazardous condition on board a vessel? correct answersNot having enough life jackets
Which of the following is an accurate description of a Type I: Offshore Life Jacket (PFD)? correct answersDesigned for open, rough and remote waters
Which of the following would indicate foul weather might be approaching? correct answersRapid change
in weather
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding a pre-departure checklist? correct answersShould be used before each trip, regardless of length
