BOATING EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The U.S. Coast Guard requires certain equipment be carried onboard a vessel based
on the vessel's length. How must an operator measure the length of their vessel? -
Answer-From the outside of the bow to the outside of the stern
Federal Law mandates that the steering or helm area of a power boat less than 20 feet
in length must have which of the following? - Answer-Capacity plate
Which of the following indicates the STARBOARD side of this vessel? - Answer-The
right side of the vessel
What useful information can be found on a capacity plate? - Answer-The maximum
number of persons you may safely carry on your boat
Which of the following indicates the PORT side of this vessel? - Answer-The left side of
the vessel
Hull Identification Numbers (HINs) are used to properly identify a vessel and are marked
on which of the following locations? - Answer-Starboard side of the Stern
Where can you find the maximum horsepower for your boat? - Answer-On the capacity
plate
Under which circumstance may the Maximum Person Capacity of a vessel be
exceeded? - Answer-It can never be exceeded
Which of the following navigation lights is required for non-powered vessels under 23
feet operating during times of restricted visibility? - Answer-Must carry a working
flashlight or lantern onboard
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
Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the
water? - Answer-Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a Type IV: Throwable Device PFD? -
Answer-It is not designed to be worn
Under which of the following conditions is a Type B-I Fire extinguisher required onboard
a motorized vessel? - Answer-The vessel has closed living spaces onboard
, When encountering other vessels in darkness or reduced visibility, what does a visible
white light indicate? - Answer-You are approaching the stern of another vessel
When is it most important that a power-driven vessel exhibit the proper navigation
lights? - Answer-When away from the dock after sunset
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 requirements must be considered when choosing a Personal
Flotation Device (PFD)? - Answer-The personal flotation device must be Coast Guard
approved
What is the purpose of having a ventilation system on board a motorized vessel? -
Answer-To remove flammable gases
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
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? - Answer-
Motor, fuel and any additional gear
Which of the following is a characteristic of low-head dams? - Answer-They pose a
hazard below and above the dam
Which of the following options is recommended for the general maintenance of your
boat? - Answer-Using marine-approved parts instead of electrical auto parts
Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Small Craft Advisory (observed
forecast winds of 18-33 knots)? - Answer-Red triangle and red over white circles
Which of the following would indicate foul weather might be approaching? - Answer-A
rapid temperature change
What information should be included in a Float Plan? - Answer-The date and time to
contact the authorities
How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered boat? - Answer-Tie down
any loose items or equipment in the boat
With whom should a Float Plan be left? - Answer-A responsible person on shore
Which of the following is the proper boat launch etiquette? - Answer-Prepare the boat
away from the ramp to avoid blocking other vehicles
AND ANSWERS
The U.S. Coast Guard requires certain equipment be carried onboard a vessel based
on the vessel's length. How must an operator measure the length of their vessel? -
Answer-From the outside of the bow to the outside of the stern
Federal Law mandates that the steering or helm area of a power boat less than 20 feet
in length must have which of the following? - Answer-Capacity plate
Which of the following indicates the STARBOARD side of this vessel? - Answer-The
right side of the vessel
What useful information can be found on a capacity plate? - Answer-The maximum
number of persons you may safely carry on your boat
Which of the following indicates the PORT side of this vessel? - Answer-The left side of
the vessel
Hull Identification Numbers (HINs) are used to properly identify a vessel and are marked
on which of the following locations? - Answer-Starboard side of the Stern
Where can you find the maximum horsepower for your boat? - Answer-On the capacity
plate
Under which circumstance may the Maximum Person Capacity of a vessel be
exceeded? - Answer-It can never be exceeded
Which of the following navigation lights is required for non-powered vessels under 23
feet operating during times of restricted visibility? - Answer-Must carry a working
flashlight or lantern onboard
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
Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the
water? - Answer-Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a Type IV: Throwable Device PFD? -
Answer-It is not designed to be worn
Under which of the following conditions is a Type B-I Fire extinguisher required onboard
a motorized vessel? - Answer-The vessel has closed living spaces onboard
, When encountering other vessels in darkness or reduced visibility, what does a visible
white light indicate? - Answer-You are approaching the stern of another vessel
When is it most important that a power-driven vessel exhibit the proper navigation
lights? - Answer-When away from the dock after sunset
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 requirements must be considered when choosing a Personal
Flotation Device (PFD)? - Answer-The personal flotation device must be Coast Guard
approved
What is the purpose of having a ventilation system on board a motorized vessel? -
Answer-To remove flammable gases
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
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? - Answer-
Motor, fuel and any additional gear
Which of the following is a characteristic of low-head dams? - Answer-They pose a
hazard below and above the dam
Which of the following options is recommended for the general maintenance of your
boat? - Answer-Using marine-approved parts instead of electrical auto parts
Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Small Craft Advisory (observed
forecast winds of 18-33 knots)? - Answer-Red triangle and red over white circles
Which of the following would indicate foul weather might be approaching? - Answer-A
rapid temperature change
What information should be included in a Float Plan? - Answer-The date and time to
contact the authorities
How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered boat? - Answer-Tie down
any loose items or equipment in the boat
With whom should a Float Plan be left? - Answer-A responsible person on shore
Which of the following is the proper boat launch etiquette? - Answer-Prepare the boat
away from the ramp to avoid blocking other vehicles
