ASA 103 Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
A - cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers
or a walk thru 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 or high
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 the 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 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 and pumps run on volts power,
which is provided by the house . - CORRECT ANSWER -12, DC, batteries
, When connected to (110 volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a
battery . While motoring, the engine-mounted charges he 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 -Selection, starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include 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 forward to reverse gear (or vice versa) it is critical to pause in for a
second or two to allow the engine to return to idle speed. - CORRECT ANSWER -Neutral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop - CORRECT ANSWER -Wash
The tendency of the stem of a boat to be pushed sideways when it's engine is in reverse gear is
called prop - CORRECT ANSWER -Walk
With the engine 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 scuppers
or a walk thru 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 or high
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 the 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 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 and pumps run on volts power,
which is provided by the house . - CORRECT ANSWER -12, DC, batteries
, When connected to (110 volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a
battery . While motoring, the engine-mounted charges he 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 -Selection, starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include 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 forward to reverse gear (or vice versa) it is critical to pause in for a
second or two to allow the engine to return to idle speed. - CORRECT ANSWER -Neutral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop - CORRECT ANSWER -Wash
The tendency of the stem of a boat to be pushed sideways when it's engine is in reverse gear is
called prop - CORRECT ANSWER -Walk
With the engine in reverse gear, a right handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to
- CORRECT ANSWER -Port
