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Boating Questions and Correct Answers/
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How often should the oil be changed on a boat's engine?
Ans: At least once every boating season
Which of the following is a proper fueling tip?
Ans: Ensure that the engine is off and no one is onboard
What precautions should be taken on board a vessel during a lightning
storm?
Ans: Unplug all electrical equipment
How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered boat?
Ans: Tie down any loose items or equipment in the boat
Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Gale Warning
(observed forecast winds of 34-47 knots)?
Ans: two triangles
What information should be included in a Float Plan?
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Ans: The date and time to contact the authorities
Before using a trailer, in addition to having the capacity to carry the
boat, you should ensure that the trailer has the capacity to also carry
which of the following?
Ans: Motor, fuel and any additional gear
Which of the following would indicate foul weather might be
approaching?
Ans: A rapid temperature change
Weather forecasts, particularly on the water, can change quickly. What
is the best method to monitor the weather while out on the water?
Ans: Keep an eye to the sky to watch for dark clouds and
lightning
Which of the following options is recommended for the general
maintenance of your boat?
Ans: Using marine-approved parts instead of electrical auto
parts
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Which of the following is an action that can help survive a capsizing?
Ans: Try to right the boat or get onto the capsized boat
Which of the following best describes the Heat Escape Lessening
Posture (H.E.L.P.)?
Ans:
Which of the following is an operator's FIRST priority if they are
involved in an accident with another vessel?
Ans:
A fire on board a vessel can be extinguished by removing which of the
following elements?
Ans:
The danger for hypothermia is greatest in which situation?
Ans:
Which of the following actions could help to prevent a capsizing?
Ans: Take the wake from another boat head on; off the bow
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Which of the following is the major cause of fatalities involving small
vessels?
Ans:
Which of the following best describes the operator's rule of
responsibility?
Ans: Pay attention and operate the vessel responsibly
Which of the following actions is required of Powerboat A when
approaching the starboard side of Sailboat B in darkness or reduced
visibility?
Ans: Give-way to the port side
Which of the following sound signals is required of a power boat that is
underway but is not moving during periods of restricted visibility?
Ans: 2 prolonged blasts
What does one prolonged blast emitted by Boat A using an efficient
sound producing device indicate?
Ans: its presence to other boats
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Boating Questions and Correct Answers/
Latest Update / Already Graded
How often should the oil be changed on a boat's engine?
Ans: At least once every boating season
Which of the following is a proper fueling tip?
Ans: Ensure that the engine is off and no one is onboard
What precautions should be taken on board a vessel during a lightning
storm?
Ans: Unplug all electrical equipment
How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered boat?
Ans: Tie down any loose items or equipment in the boat
Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Gale Warning
(observed forecast winds of 34-47 knots)?
Ans: two triangles
What information should be included in a Float Plan?
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Ans: The date and time to contact the authorities
Before using a trailer, in addition to having the capacity to carry the
boat, you should ensure that the trailer has the capacity to also carry
which of the following?
Ans: Motor, fuel and any additional gear
Which of the following would indicate foul weather might be
approaching?
Ans: A rapid temperature change
Weather forecasts, particularly on the water, can change quickly. What
is the best method to monitor the weather while out on the water?
Ans: Keep an eye to the sky to watch for dark clouds and
lightning
Which of the following options is recommended for the general
maintenance of your boat?
Ans: Using marine-approved parts instead of electrical auto
parts
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Which of the following is an action that can help survive a capsizing?
Ans: Try to right the boat or get onto the capsized boat
Which of the following best describes the Heat Escape Lessening
Posture (H.E.L.P.)?
Ans:
Which of the following is an operator's FIRST priority if they are
involved in an accident with another vessel?
Ans:
A fire on board a vessel can be extinguished by removing which of the
following elements?
Ans:
The danger for hypothermia is greatest in which situation?
Ans:
Which of the following actions could help to prevent a capsizing?
Ans: Take the wake from another boat head on; off the bow
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Which of the following is the major cause of fatalities involving small
vessels?
Ans:
Which of the following best describes the operator's rule of
responsibility?
Ans: Pay attention and operate the vessel responsibly
Which of the following actions is required of Powerboat A when
approaching the starboard side of Sailboat B in darkness or reduced
visibility?
Ans: Give-way to the port side
Which of the following sound signals is required of a power boat that is
underway but is not moving during periods of restricted visibility?
Ans: 2 prolonged blasts
What does one prolonged blast emitted by Boat A using an efficient
sound producing device indicate?
Ans: its presence to other boats
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