Boater Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following indicates the BOW of this vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER - front
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
ANSWER - length of vessel, not including attachments
What useful information can be found on a capacity plate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Max
Persons, Max Gross Load, Max pounds, and Max Horsepower
The following vessel has an example of which type of engine attached to it? - CORRECT
ANSWER - outboard, 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 ANSWER - Capacity Plate
Where can you find the maximum horsepower for your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Capacity Plate
Which of the following indicates the STARBOARD side of this vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - drivers side of boat (left side)
Which of the following indicates the PORT side of this vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
left side of boat (passenger side)
Which of the following indicates the STERN of this vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
back 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 ANSWER - They are designed for calm, inland
water
Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation Device
(PFD)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mild soap and water
Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD)? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Should be relatively snug fit
When encountering a powerboat in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible white and
green lights indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Approaching starboard side of powerboat
Which type of personal flotation device (PFD) has the greatest amount of buoyancy? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Type 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
ANSWER - To 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 ANSWER - When 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 ANSWER -B1
Which of the following would be considered the most hazardous condition on board a vessel? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Not having enough life jackets
Which of the following is an accurate description of a Type I: Offshore Life Jacket (PFD)? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Designed for open, rough and remote waters
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following indicates the BOW of this vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER - front
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
ANSWER - length of vessel, not including attachments
What useful information can be found on a capacity plate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Max
Persons, Max Gross Load, Max pounds, and Max Horsepower
The following vessel has an example of which type of engine attached to it? - CORRECT
ANSWER - outboard, 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 ANSWER - Capacity Plate
Where can you find the maximum horsepower for your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Capacity Plate
Which of the following indicates the STARBOARD side of this vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - drivers side of boat (left side)
Which of the following indicates the PORT side of this vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
left side of boat (passenger side)
Which of the following indicates the STERN of this vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
back 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 ANSWER - They are designed for calm, inland
water
Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation Device
(PFD)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mild soap and water
Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD)? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Should be relatively snug fit
When encountering a powerboat in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible white and
green lights indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Approaching starboard side of powerboat
Which type of personal flotation device (PFD) has the greatest amount of buoyancy? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Type 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
ANSWER - To 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 ANSWER - When 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 ANSWER -B1
Which of the following would be considered the most hazardous condition on board a vessel? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Not having enough life jackets
Which of the following is an accurate description of a Type I: Offshore Life Jacket (PFD)? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Designed for open, rough and remote waters
