ASA 103 REVIEWED EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
When anchoring or mooring, the best way to communicate between the foredeck and
helm is through the use of prearranged ______. - Answer- hand signals
Most cruising sailboats carry a _______ radio, which can be used not only for
emergencies or routine communications with other stations, but also to receive local
__________ forecasts. - Answer- vhf, weather
A significant weather threat faced by sailors is the summer _______, which can develop
relatively quickly and be accompanied by high ______ and intense rain. - Answer-
squall, winds
Fog often occurs when it is hot and _____ ashore and the water temperature is
_________. - Answer- humid, cool
The greatest tidal range is usually observed during ______ tides, when the moon is
either ______ or new. - Answer- spring, full
As the tide comes in (tide height goes from low to high), a _______ current may be
generated, depending upon local geography. When the tide is going out, it is called an
_______ current. If no current is flowing, it is said to be __________ water. - Answer-
flood, Ebb, slack
When sailing in a current, the direction the current is flowing is called _________, and
the drift is the __________ of the current. - Answer- set, speed
If the boat runs aground, the first action to be taken is to ______ sheets if sailing, or
shift the engine to ________ if under power. - Answer- ease, neutral
A ________ is a portable anchor that can be used to help haul a boat off a grounding. -
Answer- kedge
If the boat has a serious leak, the following action(s) should be performed immediately. -
Answer- notify crew, operate pumps, find the source of leek
If the propeller becomes fouled, it is important to immediately shift the engine to
_______ and stop it. - Answer- neutral
, If a shroud or stay fails, the most important thing is to keep the ______ standing upright
by removing any strain and providing additional support, perhaps with a spare
__________, if available. - Answer- mast, halyard
Name at least three potential sources of fire or explosion on board a sailboat with an
auxiliary engine. - Answer- bad wiring, engine fuel, cooking fuel
On major benefit of using the Quick Stop man-overboard recovery method is that the
boat stays _______ to the MOB. - Answer- closer
Using the Quick stop recovery method, the first maneuver (after deploying flotation and
assigning a spotter) is to _______ the boat, leaving the _________ secured (on its cleat
or self-tailing winch) so that the jib is backwinded after the tack. - Answer- tack, jibsheet
A MOB in cold water should assume the _____ position so as to minimize loss of body
heat. - Answer- Heat Escape Lessening Position
A person suffering from stage 2 (Moderate) Hypothermia should be treated this way. -
Answer- Remove wet clothing, cover head and body with blanket, hug with another
person
When planning a passage, it is important to identify alternative ________ in case of
poor weather or problems with the vessel. - Answer- destinations
Name at least five items of information that should be included in a skipper's pre-cruise
and safety briefing to crew and passengers. - Answer- PFD, fire extinguisher, flares, vhf
radio, itinerary, sailing controls, crew duties
A _______ - ________ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of a
scuppers or walk through transom. - Answer- self-bailing
A ________ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - Answer- turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _______ side of the
boat. - Answer- windward
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed
in the ______________. - Answer- cockpit locker
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an ________ ________ may be fitted to the
rudder post to allow steering to resume. - Answer- emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _________, where water may
accumulate at lowest point. - Answer- bildge
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
When anchoring or mooring, the best way to communicate between the foredeck and
helm is through the use of prearranged ______. - Answer- hand signals
Most cruising sailboats carry a _______ radio, which can be used not only for
emergencies or routine communications with other stations, but also to receive local
__________ forecasts. - Answer- vhf, weather
A significant weather threat faced by sailors is the summer _______, which can develop
relatively quickly and be accompanied by high ______ and intense rain. - Answer-
squall, winds
Fog often occurs when it is hot and _____ ashore and the water temperature is
_________. - Answer- humid, cool
The greatest tidal range is usually observed during ______ tides, when the moon is
either ______ or new. - Answer- spring, full
As the tide comes in (tide height goes from low to high), a _______ current may be
generated, depending upon local geography. When the tide is going out, it is called an
_______ current. If no current is flowing, it is said to be __________ water. - Answer-
flood, Ebb, slack
When sailing in a current, the direction the current is flowing is called _________, and
the drift is the __________ of the current. - Answer- set, speed
If the boat runs aground, the first action to be taken is to ______ sheets if sailing, or
shift the engine to ________ if under power. - Answer- ease, neutral
A ________ is a portable anchor that can be used to help haul a boat off a grounding. -
Answer- kedge
If the boat has a serious leak, the following action(s) should be performed immediately. -
Answer- notify crew, operate pumps, find the source of leek
If the propeller becomes fouled, it is important to immediately shift the engine to
_______ and stop it. - Answer- neutral
, If a shroud or stay fails, the most important thing is to keep the ______ standing upright
by removing any strain and providing additional support, perhaps with a spare
__________, if available. - Answer- mast, halyard
Name at least three potential sources of fire or explosion on board a sailboat with an
auxiliary engine. - Answer- bad wiring, engine fuel, cooking fuel
On major benefit of using the Quick Stop man-overboard recovery method is that the
boat stays _______ to the MOB. - Answer- closer
Using the Quick stop recovery method, the first maneuver (after deploying flotation and
assigning a spotter) is to _______ the boat, leaving the _________ secured (on its cleat
or self-tailing winch) so that the jib is backwinded after the tack. - Answer- tack, jibsheet
A MOB in cold water should assume the _____ position so as to minimize loss of body
heat. - Answer- Heat Escape Lessening Position
A person suffering from stage 2 (Moderate) Hypothermia should be treated this way. -
Answer- Remove wet clothing, cover head and body with blanket, hug with another
person
When planning a passage, it is important to identify alternative ________ in case of
poor weather or problems with the vessel. - Answer- destinations
Name at least five items of information that should be included in a skipper's pre-cruise
and safety briefing to crew and passengers. - Answer- PFD, fire extinguisher, flares, vhf
radio, itinerary, sailing controls, crew duties
A _______ - ________ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of a
scuppers or walk through transom. - Answer- self-bailing
A ________ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - Answer- turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _______ side of the
boat. - Answer- windward
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed
in the ______________. - Answer- cockpit locker
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an ________ ________ may be fitted to the
rudder post to allow steering to resume. - Answer- emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _________, where water may
accumulate at lowest point. - Answer- bildge
