BoatUS Foundation's - Online Boating
Safety Course Exam Fully Answered.
What does a capacity plate indicate? - Answer Safe load limit
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow? - Answer In front of you
The helm is what onboard a boat? - Answer The mechanism controlling speed and direction
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side? - Answer On your right
A planing hull has which of the following characteristics? - Answer It is designed to ride on top of the
water
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - Answer Bow
What is another name for the boat's serial number? - Answer Hull identification number
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? - Answer Be certain
that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats longer than what size? - Answer 26
feet
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species? - Answer
Before you leave the ramp area
What should you do with a torn life jacket? - Answer Discard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it
When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important consideration? - Answer Size
, What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for life jackets? - Answer Straps and
zippers work
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor? - Answer Prevents explosions on
inboard gasoline engines
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket during what activity? - Answer At all
times when on the water
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy? - Answer A PFD for each
person aboard
What does a red and green light indicate when seen together at night? - Answer A sailboat is heading
straight at you
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? - Answer A whistle or
horn
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - Answer Flares are rated for day, night or
combined day/night use
When operating a VHF marine radio, when should the term MAYDAY be used? - Answer When in
imminent danger
What should a boater do with a float plan? - Answer Give it to a friend or relative ashore
Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse? - Answer A sudden drop in
temperature
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in stormy weather? -
Answer Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved life jackets
Safety Course Exam Fully Answered.
What does a capacity plate indicate? - Answer Safe load limit
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow? - Answer In front of you
The helm is what onboard a boat? - Answer The mechanism controlling speed and direction
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side? - Answer On your right
A planing hull has which of the following characteristics? - Answer It is designed to ride on top of the
water
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - Answer Bow
What is another name for the boat's serial number? - Answer Hull identification number
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? - Answer Be certain
that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats longer than what size? - Answer 26
feet
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species? - Answer
Before you leave the ramp area
What should you do with a torn life jacket? - Answer Discard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it
When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important consideration? - Answer Size
, What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for life jackets? - Answer Straps and
zippers work
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor? - Answer Prevents explosions on
inboard gasoline engines
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket during what activity? - Answer At all
times when on the water
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy? - Answer A PFD for each
person aboard
What does a red and green light indicate when seen together at night? - Answer A sailboat is heading
straight at you
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? - Answer A whistle or
horn
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - Answer Flares are rated for day, night or
combined day/night use
When operating a VHF marine radio, when should the term MAYDAY be used? - Answer When in
imminent danger
What should a boater do with a float plan? - Answer Give it to a friend or relative ashore
Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse? - Answer A sudden drop in
temperature
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in stormy weather? -
Answer Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved life jackets
