Massachusetts boating test UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side - CORRECT ANSWER - left
The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel - CORRECT ANSWER - rear
basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - CORRECT ANSWER - displacement and
planing
three basic hull shapes - CORRECT ANSWER - round bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - CORRECT ANSWER - less than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet
four basic types of engines - CORRECT ANSWER - outboard, inboard, stern drive, and
jet drive.
stern drive and inboard engines are - CORRECT ANSWER - automotive engines adapted
for marine use
the u.s. coast guard considers personal watercraft to be - CORRECT ANSWER - inboard
vessels
personal watercraft are not subjected to the laws and requirements of other vessels - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
, impeller - CORRECT ANSWER - Device used to pump and force water under pressure
through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel
three things you should do when filling the fuel tank of your vessel - CORRECT
ANSWER - keep nozzle in contact with tank
fill tank slowly to avoid spilling
never fill to brim
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _____ in, and _____ in
reserve. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve
"Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that: - CORRECT
ANSWER - presses down on the towing hitch
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ______ of the recommended
load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer - CORRECT ANSWER -
90%
two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes
disconnected from the towing vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER - crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer - CORRECT
ANSWER - well away from the boat
three engine maintenance tips - CORRECT ANSWER - I. Keep well tuned/grease &
lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side - CORRECT ANSWER - left
The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel - CORRECT ANSWER - rear
basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - CORRECT ANSWER - displacement and
planing
three basic hull shapes - CORRECT ANSWER - round bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - CORRECT ANSWER - less than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet
four basic types of engines - CORRECT ANSWER - outboard, inboard, stern drive, and
jet drive.
stern drive and inboard engines are - CORRECT ANSWER - automotive engines adapted
for marine use
the u.s. coast guard considers personal watercraft to be - CORRECT ANSWER - inboard
vessels
personal watercraft are not subjected to the laws and requirements of other vessels - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
, impeller - CORRECT ANSWER - Device used to pump and force water under pressure
through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel
three things you should do when filling the fuel tank of your vessel - CORRECT
ANSWER - keep nozzle in contact with tank
fill tank slowly to avoid spilling
never fill to brim
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _____ in, and _____ in
reserve. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve
"Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that: - CORRECT
ANSWER - presses down on the towing hitch
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ______ of the recommended
load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer - CORRECT ANSWER -
90%
two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes
disconnected from the towing vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER - crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer - CORRECT
ANSWER - well away from the boat
three engine maintenance tips - CORRECT ANSWER - I. Keep well tuned/grease &
lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
