Boating Test Arkansas Ed UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Port - CORRECT ANSWER - Left side of the vessel
Starboard - CORRECT ANSWER - Right side of the vessel
Class (Vessel) A - CORRECT ANSWER - Less than 16 feet
Class (Vessel) 1 - CORRECT ANSWER - 16 feet less than 26 feet
When can a PWC be operated? - CORRECT ANSWER - Only between one-half hour
before sunrise and one half hour after sunset
What does a capacity plate do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Indicates the maximum weight
capacity and/or the maximum number of people that the boat can carry safely in good weather
What should you do when on extended outings on the water? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Leave a float plan with a relative or friend, or at least a local marina.
What should you do while filling the fuel tank? - CORRECT ANSWER - Keep the nozzle
of the fuel-pump hose in solid contact with the tank opening to prevent producing a static spark
After fueling the tank what should you do before starting the engine? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sniff the bilge and engine compartment for fuel vapors. Continue ventilating
until you cannot smell any fuel vapors.
, If your boat is equipped with a power ventilation system what should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Turn it on for at least 4 minutes before starting your engine. This will help
eliminate fuel vapors.
Bilge - CORRECT ANSWER - Interior of the hull below the floorboards
Why would you need 2 strong safety chains crisscrossed? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
support the trailer's coupler
Courtesy on the boat ramp - CORRECT ANSWER - Prepare your vessel for launching or
for the drive home well away from the ramp
For engine maintenance always check.... - CORRECT ANSWER - The oil and fluid levels
before every outing. Change the oil according to the owners manual
For engine maintenance never... - CORRECT ANSWER - Use automotive electrical parts.
Use marine parts only
Before docking you should... - CORRECT ANSWER - Bring the boat to a stop well away
from the dock!
Before docking you should... - CORRECT ANSWER - Determine the wind and/or current
direction while stopped by observing which way your boat drifts. If possible, make your
approach into the wind current, whichever is stronger. This will give you more control.
What are the 3 navigation rules? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Practice good seamanship
2. Keep a proper lookout
3. Maintain a safe speed
Navigation rule - CORRECT ANSWER - Every operator must keep a proper lookout
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Port - CORRECT ANSWER - Left side of the vessel
Starboard - CORRECT ANSWER - Right side of the vessel
Class (Vessel) A - CORRECT ANSWER - Less than 16 feet
Class (Vessel) 1 - CORRECT ANSWER - 16 feet less than 26 feet
When can a PWC be operated? - CORRECT ANSWER - Only between one-half hour
before sunrise and one half hour after sunset
What does a capacity plate do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Indicates the maximum weight
capacity and/or the maximum number of people that the boat can carry safely in good weather
What should you do when on extended outings on the water? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Leave a float plan with a relative or friend, or at least a local marina.
What should you do while filling the fuel tank? - CORRECT ANSWER - Keep the nozzle
of the fuel-pump hose in solid contact with the tank opening to prevent producing a static spark
After fueling the tank what should you do before starting the engine? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sniff the bilge and engine compartment for fuel vapors. Continue ventilating
until you cannot smell any fuel vapors.
, If your boat is equipped with a power ventilation system what should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Turn it on for at least 4 minutes before starting your engine. This will help
eliminate fuel vapors.
Bilge - CORRECT ANSWER - Interior of the hull below the floorboards
Why would you need 2 strong safety chains crisscrossed? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
support the trailer's coupler
Courtesy on the boat ramp - CORRECT ANSWER - Prepare your vessel for launching or
for the drive home well away from the ramp
For engine maintenance always check.... - CORRECT ANSWER - The oil and fluid levels
before every outing. Change the oil according to the owners manual
For engine maintenance never... - CORRECT ANSWER - Use automotive electrical parts.
Use marine parts only
Before docking you should... - CORRECT ANSWER - Bring the boat to a stop well away
from the dock!
Before docking you should... - CORRECT ANSWER - Determine the wind and/or current
direction while stopped by observing which way your boat drifts. If possible, make your
approach into the wind current, whichever is stronger. This will give you more control.
What are the 3 navigation rules? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Practice good seamanship
2. Keep a proper lookout
3. Maintain a safe speed
Navigation rule - CORRECT ANSWER - Every operator must keep a proper lookout
