ASA 103 Exam 1 Questions with Correct
Answers
A stainless-steel fitting on the bow of a boat to which the forestay and jib tack are
attached, as well as the roller fairlead for the anchor rode.
Stemhead Fitting
A mechanical fitting attached to the lower ends of stays, which connects them to the
chainplate, allowing for the standing rigging to be adjusted (tightened.)
Turnbuckle
Metal plate bolted to the hull of a boat to which standing rigging is attached.
Chainplate
On boats with wheel steering, a tiller that can be fitted to the top of the rudder stock so
the boat could be steered in the event the wheel-steering mechanism fails.
Emergency tiller
A staircase leading from a deck to the cabins or area below.
Companionway
The area of a boat that serves as the living room, dining room, and possibly extra
sleeping quarters.
Saloon
Through-hull fitting
A fitting in the hull through which water can be drawn in or discarded.
Seacock
,A marine valve which opens and closes a hole through the hull for saltwater needed on board
or for discharge.
Ground tackle
A group term for all gear used in anchoring a vessel: anchor, chain, rode.
Windlass
A winch used primarily for lifting and lowering an anchor.
Federally required equipment for a 33-foot recreational vessel equipped with an
inboard diesel engine.
Boat registration certificate and hull numbers.
PFDs: one per person (type I, II or III) + one type IV.
Visual distress signals for day: distress flag and/or 3 smoke flares.
Visual distress signals for night: 3 red night flares.
Fire extinguishers: 2 B-I or 1 B-II.
Sound producing device: air horn (hand-held or mouth-blown.)
Navigation lights: sidelights, stern light, masthead light.
Placards: "Discharge of Oil Prohibited" placard and a "MARPOL" placard (Marine
Pollution.)
Marine Sanitation Device (MSD): type I, II or III.
PFDs characteristics
Type I=Offshore Life Jacket--most buoyant, will roll unconscious person face-up.
Type II=Near-Shore Buoyancy Vest--foam vest MAY turn unconscious person face up.
Type III=Flotation Aide (Inland Use)--for light use, presumes a conscious person, more
comfortable than type I (used on waterski.)
, Type IV=Throwable Device--not designed to be worn, but to be thrown to victim in water to
grasp until rescued. Ex: horseshoe buoys, life rings, floating cushions.
Type V=Special-Use Device--hybrid device such as hypothermia suits, inflatable life vests,
etc.
ASA recommended safety equipment for a recreational sailing vessel.
VHF radio
Cell phone
Rope and twine: for spare sheets and docklines, or to replace a shackle that lost its pin.
Charts and plotting tools (parallel rule, dividers, pencils.)
Anchor and rode
Binoculars
First aid kit
Tool kit: screwdriver, wrench, pliers, hammer, hacksaw, duct tape, vise grips.
Rigging knife (have a blunt end, not a sharp tip.)
Flashlights and spare batteries.
High-powered flashlight (to see other boats, aids to navigation, or shining it on the sails to
use as nav light.)
Battery lantern
Clock or watch (waterproof preferred.)
Boathook
Portable bilge pump
Softwood plugs (in case a through-hull fitting fails.)
Bucket
Radar reflector (to enhance your visibility to other vessels.)
Answers
A stainless-steel fitting on the bow of a boat to which the forestay and jib tack are
attached, as well as the roller fairlead for the anchor rode.
Stemhead Fitting
A mechanical fitting attached to the lower ends of stays, which connects them to the
chainplate, allowing for the standing rigging to be adjusted (tightened.)
Turnbuckle
Metal plate bolted to the hull of a boat to which standing rigging is attached.
Chainplate
On boats with wheel steering, a tiller that can be fitted to the top of the rudder stock so
the boat could be steered in the event the wheel-steering mechanism fails.
Emergency tiller
A staircase leading from a deck to the cabins or area below.
Companionway
The area of a boat that serves as the living room, dining room, and possibly extra
sleeping quarters.
Saloon
Through-hull fitting
A fitting in the hull through which water can be drawn in or discarded.
Seacock
,A marine valve which opens and closes a hole through the hull for saltwater needed on board
or for discharge.
Ground tackle
A group term for all gear used in anchoring a vessel: anchor, chain, rode.
Windlass
A winch used primarily for lifting and lowering an anchor.
Federally required equipment for a 33-foot recreational vessel equipped with an
inboard diesel engine.
Boat registration certificate and hull numbers.
PFDs: one per person (type I, II or III) + one type IV.
Visual distress signals for day: distress flag and/or 3 smoke flares.
Visual distress signals for night: 3 red night flares.
Fire extinguishers: 2 B-I or 1 B-II.
Sound producing device: air horn (hand-held or mouth-blown.)
Navigation lights: sidelights, stern light, masthead light.
Placards: "Discharge of Oil Prohibited" placard and a "MARPOL" placard (Marine
Pollution.)
Marine Sanitation Device (MSD): type I, II or III.
PFDs characteristics
Type I=Offshore Life Jacket--most buoyant, will roll unconscious person face-up.
Type II=Near-Shore Buoyancy Vest--foam vest MAY turn unconscious person face up.
Type III=Flotation Aide (Inland Use)--for light use, presumes a conscious person, more
comfortable than type I (used on waterski.)
, Type IV=Throwable Device--not designed to be worn, but to be thrown to victim in water to
grasp until rescued. Ex: horseshoe buoys, life rings, floating cushions.
Type V=Special-Use Device--hybrid device such as hypothermia suits, inflatable life vests,
etc.
ASA recommended safety equipment for a recreational sailing vessel.
VHF radio
Cell phone
Rope and twine: for spare sheets and docklines, or to replace a shackle that lost its pin.
Charts and plotting tools (parallel rule, dividers, pencils.)
Anchor and rode
Binoculars
First aid kit
Tool kit: screwdriver, wrench, pliers, hammer, hacksaw, duct tape, vise grips.
Rigging knife (have a blunt end, not a sharp tip.)
Flashlights and spare batteries.
High-powered flashlight (to see other boats, aids to navigation, or shining it on the sails to
use as nav light.)
Battery lantern
Clock or watch (waterproof preferred.)
Boathook
Portable bilge pump
Softwood plugs (in case a through-hull fitting fails.)
Bucket
Radar reflector (to enhance your visibility to other vessels.)
