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ASA 114 EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ |QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
LATEST UPDATE!!
A Tripod refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ________ that
support the mast without the need for a _________.
......ANSWER......Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projection of the bridgedeck designed to soften the impact of
the seas ......ANSWER......Nacelle
On catamarans without a fixed keel, a ___________ slides vertically
through a trunk in each hull to provide lateral resistance and sailing
performance when sailing to ___________.
......ANSWER......daggerboard, windward
A catamaran's _________ is derived from the buoyancy in its two
widely separated hulls. Even so,care must be taken to avoid
overloading, and to distribute weight _________.
......ANSWER......stability, evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam, the ________ ________ provides
reinforcement to counter the effects of the forestay tension.
......ANSWER......seagull striker
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The downward force of the catamaran's mast is supported by the center
________ integrated into the bridgedeck structure. The mainsheet
traveler is often mounted over the ________ crossbeam.
......ANSWER......crossbeam, aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________-
__________ mainsail and a roller-furling jib. ......ANSWER......fully-
battened
When a catamaran's steering wheel is turned, the _________ operate
together because they are connected by a tie rod. They are smaller than
those on a monohull, but their efficiency is increased due to a lack of
_________. ......ANSWER......rudders, heeling
Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a
catamaran ......ANSWER......engines, running gear, cooling, exhaust,
electrical, fuel, bilge pumps
An engine's _________ battery is generally collocated with that engine
and charged by an _______ on the same engine. ......ANSWER......start,
alternator
Take care to ensure that levels in the _________ and __________ tanks
are balanced, especially if they are located away from the boats
centerline. ......ANSWER......Freshwater, fuel
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Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran than a
monohull, but it's still advisable to take _________ to avoid burns and
__________ ......ANSWER......precautions, scalds
The catamaran's fully-battened mainsail is very heavy; hoisting is made
easier by using a halyard with a _________ _________.
......ANSWER......2:1 purchase
When sailing windward, the high profile of a catamaran creates
___________ that slows boat speed. Combined with its increased
_________ due to shoal-draft keels, this requires a catamaran to sail at
_______ angles and ________ boat speeds than a monohull to achieve
good windward VMG. ......ANSWER......windage, leeway, wider, faster
When trimming the mainsail for best close-hauled performance, it is
best to center the boom with the _______ and then use the ________
to trim the sail for optimum twist. ......ANSWER......traveler, mainsheet
Due to its large mainsail, the catamaran is susceptible to weather-
vaning if boat speed is too low when ________. If the boat stalls, the jib
may be ________ to assist the turn. ......ANSWER......tacking, backed
The key to effective tacking is to have best possible boat speed, be
close-hauled, turn the wheel _________, ease the traveler a little and
quickly trim the __________ on the new side. Building ___________ is
important before trimming the __________ onto the new close hauled
course ......ANSWER......Steadily, jib, speed, mainsail
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The catamaran's faster ____________ _____________ exaggerates the
_________ wind speed and angle, which affect how a catamaran sailor
should steer and trim. ......ANSWER......Boat speed, apparent
When sailing to windward, daggerboards should be _________ to
reduce leeway. When sailing downwind, daggerboards should be
_________ to reduce drag and turbulence. ......ANSWER......Lowered,
retracted (raised)
When sailing downwind, find your course for best downwind VMG by
sailing a _________ course and noting that boat speed and apparent
wind speed on different headings. ......ANSWER......Slalom
When jibing a catamaran, its important to jibe _________ and use the
traveler and mainsheet to control the large _________.
......ANSWER......Slowly, mainsail
A lack of heeling and reduced weather helm reduce the sensory cues
that indicate when to reef. Consult the manufacturer's charts that
recommend the ___________ ___________ at which to reef.
__________ state and approaching squalls should also be factored into
the skipper's decision. ......ANSWER......wind speeds, sea
To maintain better control when sailing in gusty conditions,
____________ ___________ in gusts when sailing to windward, and
ASA 114 EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ |QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
LATEST UPDATE!!
A Tripod refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ________ that
support the mast without the need for a _________.
......ANSWER......Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projection of the bridgedeck designed to soften the impact of
the seas ......ANSWER......Nacelle
On catamarans without a fixed keel, a ___________ slides vertically
through a trunk in each hull to provide lateral resistance and sailing
performance when sailing to ___________.
......ANSWER......daggerboard, windward
A catamaran's _________ is derived from the buoyancy in its two
widely separated hulls. Even so,care must be taken to avoid
overloading, and to distribute weight _________.
......ANSWER......stability, evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam, the ________ ________ provides
reinforcement to counter the effects of the forestay tension.
......ANSWER......seagull striker
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The downward force of the catamaran's mast is supported by the center
________ integrated into the bridgedeck structure. The mainsheet
traveler is often mounted over the ________ crossbeam.
......ANSWER......crossbeam, aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________-
__________ mainsail and a roller-furling jib. ......ANSWER......fully-
battened
When a catamaran's steering wheel is turned, the _________ operate
together because they are connected by a tie rod. They are smaller than
those on a monohull, but their efficiency is increased due to a lack of
_________. ......ANSWER......rudders, heeling
Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a
catamaran ......ANSWER......engines, running gear, cooling, exhaust,
electrical, fuel, bilge pumps
An engine's _________ battery is generally collocated with that engine
and charged by an _______ on the same engine. ......ANSWER......start,
alternator
Take care to ensure that levels in the _________ and __________ tanks
are balanced, especially if they are located away from the boats
centerline. ......ANSWER......Freshwater, fuel
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Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran than a
monohull, but it's still advisable to take _________ to avoid burns and
__________ ......ANSWER......precautions, scalds
The catamaran's fully-battened mainsail is very heavy; hoisting is made
easier by using a halyard with a _________ _________.
......ANSWER......2:1 purchase
When sailing windward, the high profile of a catamaran creates
___________ that slows boat speed. Combined with its increased
_________ due to shoal-draft keels, this requires a catamaran to sail at
_______ angles and ________ boat speeds than a monohull to achieve
good windward VMG. ......ANSWER......windage, leeway, wider, faster
When trimming the mainsail for best close-hauled performance, it is
best to center the boom with the _______ and then use the ________
to trim the sail for optimum twist. ......ANSWER......traveler, mainsheet
Due to its large mainsail, the catamaran is susceptible to weather-
vaning if boat speed is too low when ________. If the boat stalls, the jib
may be ________ to assist the turn. ......ANSWER......tacking, backed
The key to effective tacking is to have best possible boat speed, be
close-hauled, turn the wheel _________, ease the traveler a little and
quickly trim the __________ on the new side. Building ___________ is
important before trimming the __________ onto the new close hauled
course ......ANSWER......Steadily, jib, speed, mainsail
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The catamaran's faster ____________ _____________ exaggerates the
_________ wind speed and angle, which affect how a catamaran sailor
should steer and trim. ......ANSWER......Boat speed, apparent
When sailing to windward, daggerboards should be _________ to
reduce leeway. When sailing downwind, daggerboards should be
_________ to reduce drag and turbulence. ......ANSWER......Lowered,
retracted (raised)
When sailing downwind, find your course for best downwind VMG by
sailing a _________ course and noting that boat speed and apparent
wind speed on different headings. ......ANSWER......Slalom
When jibing a catamaran, its important to jibe _________ and use the
traveler and mainsheet to control the large _________.
......ANSWER......Slowly, mainsail
A lack of heeling and reduced weather helm reduce the sensory cues
that indicate when to reef. Consult the manufacturer's charts that
recommend the ___________ ___________ at which to reef.
__________ state and approaching squalls should also be factored into
the skipper's decision. ......ANSWER......wind speeds, sea
To maintain better control when sailing in gusty conditions,
____________ ___________ in gusts when sailing to windward, and
