Boating test study guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
how should a vessel registration number and validation - CORRECT ANSWER - on both
sides of the bow of the boat
what is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger - CORRECT
ANSWER - passengers body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate - CORRECT
ANSWER - maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway - CORRECT
ANSWER - consult a nautical chart
according to Alabama law, what operators are required to have an approved boating course in
order to operate a personal watercraft - CORRECT ANSWER - operators who are 12 years
of age or older
which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water - CORRECT
ANSWER - type 1
everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. who is responsible for
ensuring this? - CORRECT ANSWER - the vessel operator
where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER -
mounted in an accessible location
when should a life jacket be discard and replaced - CORRECT ANSWER - when it is
slightly torn
, what effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel - CORRECT ANSWER -
increases the likelihood of accidents
when boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally
required to have on board - CORRECT ANSWER - U.S. coast guard-approved visual
distress signals
what sound-producing devices is required when boating on alabama waters in an 18-foot
powerboat - CORRECT ANSWER - a whistle, a horn, or another sound device
which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching - CORRECT
ANSWER - dark clouds and shifting winds
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program - CORRECT
ANSWER - checking the oil level before every outing
how should you approach the dock when docking your vessel - CORRECT ANSWER -
into the wind or current, whichever is strong
what should you do before fueling your boat - CORRECT ANSWER - turn off the engine
and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel - CORRECT
ANSWER - well away from the boat ramp
how can propeller strike accidents be avoided - CORRECT ANSWER - turn on the engine
when passengers are boarding
which of the following is an example of careless operation - CORRECT ANSWER - not
having enough personal flotation devices on board
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
how should a vessel registration number and validation - CORRECT ANSWER - on both
sides of the bow of the boat
what is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger - CORRECT
ANSWER - passengers body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate - CORRECT
ANSWER - maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway - CORRECT
ANSWER - consult a nautical chart
according to Alabama law, what operators are required to have an approved boating course in
order to operate a personal watercraft - CORRECT ANSWER - operators who are 12 years
of age or older
which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water - CORRECT
ANSWER - type 1
everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. who is responsible for
ensuring this? - CORRECT ANSWER - the vessel operator
where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER -
mounted in an accessible location
when should a life jacket be discard and replaced - CORRECT ANSWER - when it is
slightly torn
, what effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel - CORRECT ANSWER -
increases the likelihood of accidents
when boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally
required to have on board - CORRECT ANSWER - U.S. coast guard-approved visual
distress signals
what sound-producing devices is required when boating on alabama waters in an 18-foot
powerboat - CORRECT ANSWER - a whistle, a horn, or another sound device
which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching - CORRECT
ANSWER - dark clouds and shifting winds
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program - CORRECT
ANSWER - checking the oil level before every outing
how should you approach the dock when docking your vessel - CORRECT ANSWER -
into the wind or current, whichever is strong
what should you do before fueling your boat - CORRECT ANSWER - turn off the engine
and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel - CORRECT
ANSWER - well away from the boat ramp
how can propeller strike accidents be avoided - CORRECT ANSWER - turn on the engine
when passengers are boarding
which of the following is an example of careless operation - CORRECT ANSWER - not
having enough personal flotation devices on board
