ASA 103 Exam Questions with 100% Correct
Answers | Verified | Updated (Actual Exam)
Question 1
In the US, the National Weather Service issues Small Craft Advisories when forecast
wind or sea conditions might prove hazardous (true or false)
Correct Answer
True
Question 2
If you discover oily wastes in the bilge you should:
Correct Answer
Use approved absorbent pads to collect the wastes
Question 3
After determining the patient may have moderate hy- pothermia, treatment options
include:
Correct Answer
A.) Get the patient out of the elements and apply external warmth
Question 4
Which is NOT TRUE regarding heavy weather sailing:
Correct Answer
Change to a larger foresail
Question 5
Spring lines control ______ motion of a boat docked in a slip:
Correct Answer
Forward and Aft
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,Question 6
When going forward on the side deck while sailing, it is safer to walk on the:
Correct Answer
Windward side of the boat
Question 7
When it is obvious that a collision is imminent:
Correct Answer
Execute evasive action
Question 8
If you miss while attempting to pick up the mooring ball, you should:
Correct Answer
Sail or motor around and try again
Question 9
Three short whistle blasts means "I am operating ___________ propulsion":
Correct Answer
astern
Question 10
What is the first response to make if you foul a line in the prop while motoring?
Correct Answer
Shift to neutral
Question 11
Rapidly falling barometric pressure is a sign of:
Correct Answer
An approaching storm
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,Question 12
Chain is often used as part of the anchor rode and can help keep the anchor on the
bottom (true or false)
Correct Answer
True
Question 13
Which sail combination is most suited for very light (5-8 kt) winds?
Correct Answer
Full mainsail and genoa
Question 14
A vessel motor-sailing at night should display A, B, C & D:Stern light57. Steaming
light58. Port side light? (true of false)
Correct Answer
true
Question 15
Heaving-To provides a method for the crew to rest, fix meals or make repairs without
dropping sails: (True of false)
Correct Answer
True
Question 16
Which of the following lists of equipment does the Coast Guard require on a sailboat
26-40 feet sailing at night?
Correct Answer
USCG Approved PFD for each person aboard,
a Type IV Throwable Floatation Device,
Fire Extinguisher (2 X Type B-I or 1 X Type B-II),
Sound Making Device,
Navi- gation Lights,
Visual Distress Signals.
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, Question 17
Navigation lights must be displayed between sunset and sunrise, and during periods
of reduced visibility: (true or false)
Correct Answer
true
Question 18
After alerting the crew, what is the next response upon finding the cabin filling with
water?
Correct Answer
Activate bilge pumps
Question 19
One nautical mile is equal to
Correct Answer
One minute of latitude
Question 20
Usually, the safest location for stepping off a boat when docking alongside is:
Correct Answer
At the shrouds
Question 21
When using a smoke flare, you should:
Correct Answer
Hold it low, downwind, and away from the boat
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Answers | Verified | Updated (Actual Exam)
Question 1
In the US, the National Weather Service issues Small Craft Advisories when forecast
wind or sea conditions might prove hazardous (true or false)
Correct Answer
True
Question 2
If you discover oily wastes in the bilge you should:
Correct Answer
Use approved absorbent pads to collect the wastes
Question 3
After determining the patient may have moderate hy- pothermia, treatment options
include:
Correct Answer
A.) Get the patient out of the elements and apply external warmth
Question 4
Which is NOT TRUE regarding heavy weather sailing:
Correct Answer
Change to a larger foresail
Question 5
Spring lines control ______ motion of a boat docked in a slip:
Correct Answer
Forward and Aft
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,Question 6
When going forward on the side deck while sailing, it is safer to walk on the:
Correct Answer
Windward side of the boat
Question 7
When it is obvious that a collision is imminent:
Correct Answer
Execute evasive action
Question 8
If you miss while attempting to pick up the mooring ball, you should:
Correct Answer
Sail or motor around and try again
Question 9
Three short whistle blasts means "I am operating ___________ propulsion":
Correct Answer
astern
Question 10
What is the first response to make if you foul a line in the prop while motoring?
Correct Answer
Shift to neutral
Question 11
Rapidly falling barometric pressure is a sign of:
Correct Answer
An approaching storm
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,Question 12
Chain is often used as part of the anchor rode and can help keep the anchor on the
bottom (true or false)
Correct Answer
True
Question 13
Which sail combination is most suited for very light (5-8 kt) winds?
Correct Answer
Full mainsail and genoa
Question 14
A vessel motor-sailing at night should display A, B, C & D:Stern light57. Steaming
light58. Port side light? (true of false)
Correct Answer
true
Question 15
Heaving-To provides a method for the crew to rest, fix meals or make repairs without
dropping sails: (True of false)
Correct Answer
True
Question 16
Which of the following lists of equipment does the Coast Guard require on a sailboat
26-40 feet sailing at night?
Correct Answer
USCG Approved PFD for each person aboard,
a Type IV Throwable Floatation Device,
Fire Extinguisher (2 X Type B-I or 1 X Type B-II),
Sound Making Device,
Navi- gation Lights,
Visual Distress Signals.
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, Question 17
Navigation lights must be displayed between sunset and sunrise, and during periods
of reduced visibility: (true or false)
Correct Answer
true
Question 18
After alerting the crew, what is the next response upon finding the cabin filling with
water?
Correct Answer
Activate bilge pumps
Question 19
One nautical mile is equal to
Correct Answer
One minute of latitude
Question 20
Usually, the safest location for stepping off a boat when docking alongside is:
Correct Answer
At the shrouds
Question 21
When using a smoke flare, you should:
Correct Answer
Hold it low, downwind, and away from the boat
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