florida boating certification exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black
lettering? - CORRECT ANSWER - an area where vessels are prohibited and only
swimming allowed
as you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. how should you pass it? -
CORRECT ANSWER - keep it on your starboard (right) side
what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? - CORRECT
ANSWER - a controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that
which will maintain steerage and headway
what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - CORRECT
ANSWER - consult a nautical chart
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass area? -
CORRECT ANSWER - stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of
the sea-grass bed.
boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable effort to stay
certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. - CORRECT ANSWER - 100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an
emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER - conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be exceeded? -
CORRECT ANSWER - maximum weight, persons, horsepower
, according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake" area? -
CORRECT ANSWER - slow down to idle speed
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - CORRECT ANSWER - when it is
slightly torn
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - checking the oil level before ever outing
what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water? -
CORRECT ANSWER - contact a responsible person and tell him/her where you will be
boating and when you plan to return
how much line should you let out when anchoring? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7 to 10 times
as much line as the water depth
what should you do before allowing someone also to operated your vessel - CORRECT
ANSWER - make sure they meet the minimum age and education requirements for
operation
what should you do if your vessel capsizes and remains floating uside down? - CORRECT
ANSWER - climb onto the bottom of the overturned vessel
if you are operating a PWC and see a powerboat approaching from the right, what should you
do? - CORRECT ANSWER - you are the vessel on the left and so you should give way
and allow the other vessel to pass
how can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one
waterway to another? - CORRECT ANSWER - remove aquatic plants and mud from your
boat and trailer before moving your boat from one waterway to another.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and "Swim Area" in black
lettering? - CORRECT ANSWER - an area where vessels are prohibited and only
swimming allowed
as you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. how should you pass it? -
CORRECT ANSWER - keep it on your starboard (right) side
what is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and a black lettering? - CORRECT
ANSWER - a controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that
which will maintain steerage and headway
what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - CORRECT
ANSWER - consult a nautical chart
what should you do if you see a mud trail in your wake indicating you are in a seagrass area? -
CORRECT ANSWER - stop your vessel, silt the motor, and pole or walk the vessel out of
the sea-grass bed.
boaters operating in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels must make a reasonable effort to stay
certain distance from a divers-down flag or buoy. - CORRECT ANSWER - 100 feet
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an
emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER - conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
what apperas on the capacity plate of a powerboat and, by Florida law, must not be exceeded? -
CORRECT ANSWER - maximum weight, persons, horsepower
, according to Florida law, what must a vessel operator do when entering a "no wake" area? -
CORRECT ANSWER - slow down to idle speed
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - CORRECT ANSWER - when it is
slightly torn
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - checking the oil level before ever outing
what should you do, at a minimum, before leaving for a daytime outing on the water? -
CORRECT ANSWER - contact a responsible person and tell him/her where you will be
boating and when you plan to return
how much line should you let out when anchoring? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7 to 10 times
as much line as the water depth
what should you do before allowing someone also to operated your vessel - CORRECT
ANSWER - make sure they meet the minimum age and education requirements for
operation
what should you do if your vessel capsizes and remains floating uside down? - CORRECT
ANSWER - climb onto the bottom of the overturned vessel
if you are operating a PWC and see a powerboat approaching from the right, what should you
do? - CORRECT ANSWER - you are the vessel on the left and so you should give way
and allow the other vessel to pass
how can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one
waterway to another? - CORRECT ANSWER - remove aquatic plants and mud from your
boat and trailer before moving your boat from one waterway to another.
