ASA 103 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A - cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by scuppers or a walk-through
transom - CORRECT ANSWER -Self-Bailing or Self-Draining
A is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - CORRECT ANSWER -Turnbuckle
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 below the cabin sole is called the , where water may accumulate at the lowest
point - CORRECT ANSWER -Bilge
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 extinguishers are used to combat based fires. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Flammable liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights or pumps run on volts power which is
provided by house - CORRECT ANSWER -12 volts DC power ; batteries
, When connected to (110 volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery .
While motoring, the engine-mounted charges the batteries. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Shorepower, charger, alternator
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 -Pin
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 forward to reverse gear it is critical to pause in for a few seconds to
allow the engine to return to idle speed - CORRECT ANSWER -neutral
The flow of water pushed by the propeller is called - CORRECT ANSWER -prop wash
The effect of a propeller that pushes the boat's stern sideways when in reverse - CORRECT
ANSWER -prop walk
With the engine in reverse gear, a right handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to
- CORRECT ANSWER -Port
A vessel with divers in the water may display either a flag (red with diagonal stripe)
or International Code flag (vertical white and blue swallowtail). - CORRECT ANSWER -
Recreational Diver, A
ANSWERS
A - cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by scuppers or a walk-through
transom - CORRECT ANSWER -Self-Bailing or Self-Draining
A is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - CORRECT ANSWER -Turnbuckle
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 below the cabin sole is called the , where water may accumulate at the lowest
point - CORRECT ANSWER -Bilge
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 extinguishers are used to combat based fires. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Flammable liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights or pumps run on volts power which is
provided by house - CORRECT ANSWER -12 volts DC power ; batteries
, When connected to (110 volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery .
While motoring, the engine-mounted charges the batteries. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Shorepower, charger, alternator
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 -Pin
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 forward to reverse gear it is critical to pause in for a few seconds to
allow the engine to return to idle speed - CORRECT ANSWER -neutral
The flow of water pushed by the propeller is called - CORRECT ANSWER -prop wash
The effect of a propeller that pushes the boat's stern sideways when in reverse - CORRECT
ANSWER -prop walk
With the engine in reverse gear, a right handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to
- CORRECT ANSWER -Port
A vessel with divers in the water may display either a flag (red with diagonal stripe)
or International Code flag (vertical white and blue swallowtail). - CORRECT ANSWER -
Recreational Diver, A
