Sea School - OUPV Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Yellow towing lights - CORRECT ANSWER - Two yellow lights in a vertical line above
the stern light, used to indicate a vessel is towing another vessel
Small white light - CORRECT ANSWER - A small white light in lieu of the stern light,
used to indicate a vessel is not under command or restricted in her ability to maneuver
Ascending to leeward - CORRECT ANSWER - When a vessel is unable to maintain its
course and speed, it indicates a loss of maneuverability
Almanac - CORRECT ANSWER - A book or table containing astronomical and
navigational information used for navigation purposes
Reticle - CORRECT ANSWER - A grid or pattern used in navigation instruments to assist
in taking accurate readings
Visit - CORRECT ANSWER - To board or go on board a vessel for inspection or other
purposes
Impale - CORRECT ANSWER - To pierce or fix with a sharp object, often used in the
context of securing something to a surface
Monad - CORRECT ANSWER - A single unit or entity, often used in the context of
describing a vessel
Distress signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A signal indicating an emergency or the need for
assistance, used to communicate distress to other vessels or authorities
, Directing the beam of a searchlight - CORRECT ANSWER - A distress signal used to
attract attention or indicate distress by pointing the beam of a searchlight towards the source of
distress
Smoke signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A distress signal consisting of the release of
orange-colored smoke to indicate distress or the need for assistance
Whistle signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A distress signal consisting of one prolonged blast
followed by three short blasts of a vessel's whistle
International Code Signal 'PAN' - CORRECT ANSWER - A distress signal spoken over
radiotelephone, indicating an urgent message or the need for immediate assistance
Public safety activities - CORRECT ANSWER - Activities carried out by a commercial
vessel that promote public safety, such as search and rescue operations or pollution control
Flashing yellow light - CORRECT ANSWER - A light that flashes yellow, often used as a
warning or caution signal
Alternately flashing red and yellow light - CORRECT ANSWER - A light that alternates
between flashing red and yellow, often used as a warning or caution signal
Flashing blue light - CORRECT ANSWER - A light that flashes blue, often used to
indicate a law enforcement or emergency vessel
Alternately flashing blue and red light - CORRECT ANSWER - A light that alternates
between flashing blue and red, often used to indicate a law enforcement or emergency vessel
Short blast - CORRECT ANSWER - A blast of the vessel's whistle that lasts for two to
four seconds, used as a sound signal for various navigational purposes
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Yellow towing lights - CORRECT ANSWER - Two yellow lights in a vertical line above
the stern light, used to indicate a vessel is towing another vessel
Small white light - CORRECT ANSWER - A small white light in lieu of the stern light,
used to indicate a vessel is not under command or restricted in her ability to maneuver
Ascending to leeward - CORRECT ANSWER - When a vessel is unable to maintain its
course and speed, it indicates a loss of maneuverability
Almanac - CORRECT ANSWER - A book or table containing astronomical and
navigational information used for navigation purposes
Reticle - CORRECT ANSWER - A grid or pattern used in navigation instruments to assist
in taking accurate readings
Visit - CORRECT ANSWER - To board or go on board a vessel for inspection or other
purposes
Impale - CORRECT ANSWER - To pierce or fix with a sharp object, often used in the
context of securing something to a surface
Monad - CORRECT ANSWER - A single unit or entity, often used in the context of
describing a vessel
Distress signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A signal indicating an emergency or the need for
assistance, used to communicate distress to other vessels or authorities
, Directing the beam of a searchlight - CORRECT ANSWER - A distress signal used to
attract attention or indicate distress by pointing the beam of a searchlight towards the source of
distress
Smoke signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A distress signal consisting of the release of
orange-colored smoke to indicate distress or the need for assistance
Whistle signal - CORRECT ANSWER - A distress signal consisting of one prolonged blast
followed by three short blasts of a vessel's whistle
International Code Signal 'PAN' - CORRECT ANSWER - A distress signal spoken over
radiotelephone, indicating an urgent message or the need for immediate assistance
Public safety activities - CORRECT ANSWER - Activities carried out by a commercial
vessel that promote public safety, such as search and rescue operations or pollution control
Flashing yellow light - CORRECT ANSWER - A light that flashes yellow, often used as a
warning or caution signal
Alternately flashing red and yellow light - CORRECT ANSWER - A light that alternates
between flashing red and yellow, often used as a warning or caution signal
Flashing blue light - CORRECT ANSWER - A light that flashes blue, often used to
indicate a law enforcement or emergency vessel
Alternately flashing blue and red light - CORRECT ANSWER - A light that alternates
between flashing blue and red, often used to indicate a law enforcement or emergency vessel
Short blast - CORRECT ANSWER - A blast of the vessel's whistle that lasts for two to
four seconds, used as a sound signal for various navigational purposes
