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ASA 103 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024/2025
A _______ - ________ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of a
scuppers or walk through transom.
→ self-bailing
A ________ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables
→ turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _______ side of the boat.
→ windward
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed in the
______________.
→ cockpit locker
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an ________ ________ may be fitted to the rudder
post to allow steering to resume.
→ emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _________, where water may accumulate at
lowest point.
→ bildge
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To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all ________ when
leaving the boat unattended.
→ seacocks
Type "B" fire extinguisher are used to combat _______ based fires.
→ flammable liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _______ volts _______
power, which is provided by the house _______.
→ 12v, DC, battery
When connected to ______ (110volts, ac), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery
________. While motoring, the engine-mounted _________ charges the batteries.
→ shorepower, charger, altenator
The battery __________ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made
between house and ________ battery banks.
→ selector, starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter ______.
→ pins
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that ______ is flowing out of the
_______ outlet.
→ water, exhaust
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ASA 103 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024/2025
A _______ - ________ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of a
scuppers or walk through transom.
→ self-bailing
A ________ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables
→ turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _______ side of the boat.
→ windward
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed in the
______________.
→ cockpit locker
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an ________ ________ may be fitted to the rudder
post to allow steering to resume.
→ emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _________, where water may accumulate at
lowest point.
→ bildge
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To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all ________ when
leaving the boat unattended.
→ seacocks
Type "B" fire extinguisher are used to combat _______ based fires.
→ flammable liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _______ volts _______
power, which is provided by the house _______.
→ 12v, DC, battery
When connected to ______ (110volts, ac), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery
________. While motoring, the engine-mounted _________ charges the batteries.
→ shorepower, charger, altenator
The battery __________ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made
between house and ________ battery banks.
→ selector, starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter ______.
→ pins
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that ______ is flowing out of the
_______ outlet.
→ water, exhaust
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