NEW JERSEY BOATING EXAM|| 140
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Type IV — Throwable Devices - ANSWER-Circular
Type II — Near-shore Buoyant PFDs - ANSWER-Decent Life Jacket
Type I — Offshore Lifejackets - ANSWER-Really nice tight life Jacket
Type III — Flotation Aid PFDs - ANSWER-Used for Jet Ski and Water Sports (don't use
air filled flotation ever for these sports)
Why is it important to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times when in or
around the water? - ANSWER-A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an
emergency
All gasoline-powered vessels built after 1940 are required to have either natural or
powered ventilation systems. What is the purpose of having a ventilation system? -
ANSWER-It removes flammable gases
Which of the following is an accurate description of a Type I: Offshore Life Jacket (PFD)
- ANSWER-It is designed for open, rough or remote waters
Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal flotation device
(PFD)? - ANSWER-It should be a relatively snug fit
Powered ventilation systems should be turned on for how many minutes before starting
the engine to ensure all gasoline vapors have been removed before ignition? -
ANSWER-4 (four) minutes
During which of the following activities may an Inflatable Personal Flotation Device
(PFD) be used? - ANSWER-Fishing (not high impact)
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? - ANSWER-To prevent back fire which results when unburned exhaust collects in
the engine area
When encountering a powerboat in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible white
and green lights indicate? - ANSWER-You are approaching the starboard side of a
powerboat
, Which of the following is a characteristic common to both Type II: Near-Shore Buoyant
Vest and Type III: Flotation Aid? - ANSWER-They are designed for calm, inland water
(they do not turn person head side up)
Which of the following fire extinguishers would be best suited for use onboard a boat? -
ANSWER-Type B (Gasoline)
Which of the following is a proper fueling tip? - ANSWER-Ensure that the engine is off
and no one is onboard
Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Hurricane Warning (observed forecast
winds of 60 knots or greater)? - ANSWER-2 Red Flag and square, and two red dot
signs
Before operating on an unfamiliar body of water why is it important to determine the
location of shoaling areas? - ANSWER-They are often difficult to spot even with local
charts (shoaling = shallow?)
Boat operators should frequently monitor which of the following for weather updates
while out on the water? - ANSWER-Radio
How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered boat? - ANSWER-Tie
down any loose items or equipment in the boat
When retrieving your boat, you should back the trailer into the water until how much of
the bunks or rollers are submerged? - ANSWER-Two thirds
As a minimum requirement, a boat that is less than 26 feet in length of closed
construction must have what type(s) of fire extinguisher onboard? - ANSWER-1 B I ?
When encountering other vessels in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible
white, green and red lights indicate? - ANSWER-You are approaching a powerboat
head-on
Which of the following is the SAFEST use of a life jacket or PFD? - ANSWER-Worn at
all times when in or around the water
Which of the following is the recommended method for storing your Personal Flotation
Devices (PFD)? - ANSWER-In an open area to allow for quick access
Which of the following marine distress signals would be most effective when operating
after dark or during restricted visibility? - ANSWER-Flares
What is the purpose of having a ventilation system on board a motorized vessel? -
ANSWER-To remove flammable gases
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Type IV — Throwable Devices - ANSWER-Circular
Type II — Near-shore Buoyant PFDs - ANSWER-Decent Life Jacket
Type I — Offshore Lifejackets - ANSWER-Really nice tight life Jacket
Type III — Flotation Aid PFDs - ANSWER-Used for Jet Ski and Water Sports (don't use
air filled flotation ever for these sports)
Why is it important to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times when in or
around the water? - ANSWER-A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an
emergency
All gasoline-powered vessels built after 1940 are required to have either natural or
powered ventilation systems. What is the purpose of having a ventilation system? -
ANSWER-It removes flammable gases
Which of the following is an accurate description of a Type I: Offshore Life Jacket (PFD)
- ANSWER-It is designed for open, rough or remote waters
Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal flotation device
(PFD)? - ANSWER-It should be a relatively snug fit
Powered ventilation systems should be turned on for how many minutes before starting
the engine to ensure all gasoline vapors have been removed before ignition? -
ANSWER-4 (four) minutes
During which of the following activities may an Inflatable Personal Flotation Device
(PFD) be used? - ANSWER-Fishing (not high impact)
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? - ANSWER-To prevent back fire which results when unburned exhaust collects in
the engine area
When encountering a powerboat in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible white
and green lights indicate? - ANSWER-You are approaching the starboard side of a
powerboat
, Which of the following is a characteristic common to both Type II: Near-Shore Buoyant
Vest and Type III: Flotation Aid? - ANSWER-They are designed for calm, inland water
(they do not turn person head side up)
Which of the following fire extinguishers would be best suited for use onboard a boat? -
ANSWER-Type B (Gasoline)
Which of the following is a proper fueling tip? - ANSWER-Ensure that the engine is off
and no one is onboard
Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Hurricane Warning (observed forecast
winds of 60 knots or greater)? - ANSWER-2 Red Flag and square, and two red dot
signs
Before operating on an unfamiliar body of water why is it important to determine the
location of shoaling areas? - ANSWER-They are often difficult to spot even with local
charts (shoaling = shallow?)
Boat operators should frequently monitor which of the following for weather updates
while out on the water? - ANSWER-Radio
How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered boat? - ANSWER-Tie
down any loose items or equipment in the boat
When retrieving your boat, you should back the trailer into the water until how much of
the bunks or rollers are submerged? - ANSWER-Two thirds
As a minimum requirement, a boat that is less than 26 feet in length of closed
construction must have what type(s) of fire extinguisher onboard? - ANSWER-1 B I ?
When encountering other vessels in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible
white, green and red lights indicate? - ANSWER-You are approaching a powerboat
head-on
Which of the following is the SAFEST use of a life jacket or PFD? - ANSWER-Worn at
all times when in or around the water
Which of the following is the recommended method for storing your Personal Flotation
Devices (PFD)? - ANSWER-In an open area to allow for quick access
Which of the following marine distress signals would be most effective when operating
after dark or during restricted visibility? - ANSWER-Flares
What is the purpose of having a ventilation system on board a motorized vessel? -
ANSWER-To remove flammable gases
