ASA 103 Review Questions with Correct
Answers
A - cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of a scuppers or
walk through transom. - CORRECT ANSWER -self-bailing
A is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - CORRECT ANSWER -turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the side of the boat. -
CORRECT ANSWER -windward
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed in the
. - CORRECT ANSWER -cockpit locker
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an may be fitted to the rudder post
to allow steering to resume. - CORRECT ANSWER -emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the , where water may accumulate at
lowest point. - CORRECT ANSWER -bildge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all when
leaving the boat unattended. - CORRECT ANSWER -seacocks
Type "B" fire extinguisher are used to combat based fires. - CORRECT ANSWER -
flammable liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on volts power,
which is provided by the house . - CORRECT ANSWER -12v, DC, battery
, When connected to (110volts, ac), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery
. While motoring, the engine-mounted charges the batteries. - CORRECT
ANSWER -shorepower, charger, altenator
The battery switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made
between house and battery banks. - CORRECT ANSWER -selector, starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter .-
CORRECT ANSWER -pins
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that is flowing out of the
outlet. - CORRECT ANSWER -water, exhaust
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the supply. - CORRECT ANSWER -fuel
When shifting from froward to reverse gear (or visa versa) it is critical to pause in the
for a second or two to allow the engine to return to idel speed. - CORRECT ANSWER -nuetral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop . - CORRECT ANSWER -wash
The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engines is in reverse gear
is a called prop . - CORRECT ANSWER -walk
When the engine is in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to
. - CORRECT ANSWER -port
Answers
A - cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of a scuppers or
walk through transom. - CORRECT ANSWER -self-bailing
A is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - CORRECT ANSWER -turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the side of the boat. -
CORRECT ANSWER -windward
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed in the
. - CORRECT ANSWER -cockpit locker
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an may be fitted to the rudder post
to allow steering to resume. - CORRECT ANSWER -emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the , where water may accumulate at
lowest point. - CORRECT ANSWER -bildge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all when
leaving the boat unattended. - CORRECT ANSWER -seacocks
Type "B" fire extinguisher are used to combat based fires. - CORRECT ANSWER -
flammable liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on volts power,
which is provided by the house . - CORRECT ANSWER -12v, DC, battery
, When connected to (110volts, ac), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery
. While motoring, the engine-mounted charges the batteries. - CORRECT
ANSWER -shorepower, charger, altenator
The battery switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made
between house and battery banks. - CORRECT ANSWER -selector, starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter .-
CORRECT ANSWER -pins
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that is flowing out of the
outlet. - CORRECT ANSWER -water, exhaust
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the supply. - CORRECT ANSWER -fuel
When shifting from froward to reverse gear (or visa versa) it is critical to pause in the
for a second or two to allow the engine to return to idel speed. - CORRECT ANSWER -nuetral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop . - CORRECT ANSWER -wash
The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engines is in reverse gear
is a called prop . - CORRECT ANSWER -walk
When the engine is in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to
. - CORRECT ANSWER -port
