ASA 103 Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
A __________-___________ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of
scuppers or a walkthrough transom.
Self-draining
A ___________ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables.
Turnbuckle
When going forward on the side deck, it is safer to walk along the __________ side of
the boat.
Windward
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed
in the ___________ __________.
Cockpit locker
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an _________ _________ may be fitted to the
rudder post to allow steering to resume.
Emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _________, where water may accumulate
at the lowest point.
Bilge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good to practice to close all
___________ when leaving the boat unattended.
, Seacocks
Type "B" fire extinguishers are used to combat _________ based fires.
Flammable liquid
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _________ volts
__________ power, which is provided by the house __________.
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.
Shore power; charger; alternator
The battery ____________ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be
made between house and __________ battery banks.
Selector; starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter
_________.
Pins (or rings)
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that _________ is flowing
out the __________ outlet.
Water; exhaust
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _________ supply.
Fuel
Answers
A __________-___________ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of
scuppers or a walkthrough transom.
Self-draining
A ___________ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables.
Turnbuckle
When going forward on the side deck, it is safer to walk along the __________ side of
the boat.
Windward
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed
in the ___________ __________.
Cockpit locker
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an _________ _________ may be fitted to the
rudder post to allow steering to resume.
Emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _________, where water may accumulate
at the lowest point.
Bilge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good to practice to close all
___________ when leaving the boat unattended.
, Seacocks
Type "B" fire extinguishers are used to combat _________ based fires.
Flammable liquid
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _________ volts
__________ power, which is provided by the house __________.
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.
Shore power; charger; alternator
The battery ____________ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be
made between house and __________ battery banks.
Selector; starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter
_________.
Pins (or rings)
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that _________ is flowing
out the __________ outlet.
Water; exhaust
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _________ supply.
Fuel
