CALIFORNIA BOATING FINAL EXAM B
CORRECT 100%
Under which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia -
ANSWERBeing immersed in Coldwater
How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity - ANSWERIt will be difficult to
control
A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board - ANSWERIt's
intended wearer
On a 15 foot boat which object is required to be on board - ANSWEROne Coast Guard
approved lifejacket for each person
When is it good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets -
ANSWERAt all times when aboard
What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket with a
torn strap - ANSWERDiscard and replace it
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in the
stormy weather - ANSWERMake sure all aboard or wearing lifejackets
Motor boats under 26 feet with installed fuel tanks are required to have which type of
fire extinguisher on board - ANSWERType B
Which are Coast Guard approved visual distress signal's - ANSWERRed meteor flares
If to much weight is placed on a hitch, What affect can it have on the tow vehicle -
ANSWERFront and will lift and make the vehicle difficult to control
To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species when is the best time to clean your boat
- ANSWERBefore you leave the ramp area
What do a red green and white light indicate when seen together at night - ANSWERIt is
the bow of another vessel heading straight toward you
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area why should
you watch your wake - ANSWERIt may cause personal injury or damage
Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm -
ANSWERThreatening clouds such as thunderheads
CORRECT 100%
Under which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia -
ANSWERBeing immersed in Coldwater
How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity - ANSWERIt will be difficult to
control
A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board - ANSWERIt's
intended wearer
On a 15 foot boat which object is required to be on board - ANSWEROne Coast Guard
approved lifejacket for each person
When is it good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets -
ANSWERAt all times when aboard
What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket with a
torn strap - ANSWERDiscard and replace it
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in the
stormy weather - ANSWERMake sure all aboard or wearing lifejackets
Motor boats under 26 feet with installed fuel tanks are required to have which type of
fire extinguisher on board - ANSWERType B
Which are Coast Guard approved visual distress signal's - ANSWERRed meteor flares
If to much weight is placed on a hitch, What affect can it have on the tow vehicle -
ANSWERFront and will lift and make the vehicle difficult to control
To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species when is the best time to clean your boat
- ANSWERBefore you leave the ramp area
What do a red green and white light indicate when seen together at night - ANSWERIt is
the bow of another vessel heading straight toward you
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area why should
you watch your wake - ANSWERIt may cause personal injury or damage
Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm -
ANSWERThreatening clouds such as thunderheads
