California Boating Final Exam B Questions and Answers 100% Correct
Under which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia - ANSWER-Being immersed in Coldwater
How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity - ANSWER-It will be difficult to
control
A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board - ANSWER-It's intended wearer
On a 15 foot boat which object is required to be on board - ANSWER-One Coast Guard approved lifejacket for each person
When is it good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets - ANSWER-
At all times when aboard
What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket with a torn strap - ANSWER-Discard and replace it
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in the stormy weather - ANSWER-Make sure all aboard or wearing lifejackets
Motor boats under 26 feet with installed fuel tanks are required to have which type of fire extinguisher on board - ANSWER-Type B
Which are Coast Guard approved visual distress signal's - ANSWER-Red meteor flares
If to much weight is placed on a hitch, What affect can it have on the tow vehicle - ANSWER-Front and will lift and make the vehicle difficult to control
To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species when is the best time to clean your boat
- ANSWER-Before you leave the ramp area
What do a red green and white light indicate when seen together at night - ANSWER-It is the bow of another vessel heading straight toward you
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area why should you watch your wake - ANSWER-It may cause personal injury or damage Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm - ANSWER-
Threatening clouds such as thunderheads
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for gasoline powered boat - ANSWER-Examination of thru-hull fitting's for signs of leakage or corrosion
What is the main reason operators are involved with collisions with reefs/shoals or submerged hazards - ANSWER-Did not check for local hazards prior to launch
Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat - ANSWER-Boat operator
What is the cause of most fatal boating accidents - ANSWER-Operator error
In what part of the boat or gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate - ANSWER-Bilge
Under the Department of Homeland Security what action should boaters take to ensure the safety of everyone on the nations waterways - ANSWER-Report suspicious activities to the proper authorities
What is the main danger of teak surfing, body surfing or platform dragging - ANSWER-
Exposure to lethal concentrations of carbon monoxide
How does alcohol use affect boat Operators or passengers - ANSWER-Physical reactions become slower
Under the influence of alcohol what happens to a person's reasoning ability - ANSWER-
It becomes weaker
How does drinking alcohol while boating effect other conditions related to being out on the water - ANSWER-Increases feelings of fatigue
What is a boat operator required to do at all times while the boat is underway - ANSWER-Maintain a proper look out
When can a navigation rule be overlooked - ANSWER-If necessary to avoid immediate danger.
Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under what circumstances - ANSWER-All boats at all hours
What should you do first if a passenger falls overboard well your boat is at anchor - ANSWER-Throw a type IV Coast Guard approved life jacket to the passenger
Under which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia - ANSWER-Being immersed in Coldwater
How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity - ANSWER-It will be difficult to
control
A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board - ANSWER-It's intended wearer
On a 15 foot boat which object is required to be on board - ANSWER-One Coast Guard approved lifejacket for each person
When is it good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets - ANSWER-
At all times when aboard
What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket with a torn strap - ANSWER-Discard and replace it
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in the stormy weather - ANSWER-Make sure all aboard or wearing lifejackets
Motor boats under 26 feet with installed fuel tanks are required to have which type of fire extinguisher on board - ANSWER-Type B
Which are Coast Guard approved visual distress signal's - ANSWER-Red meteor flares
If to much weight is placed on a hitch, What affect can it have on the tow vehicle - ANSWER-Front and will lift and make the vehicle difficult to control
To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species when is the best time to clean your boat
- ANSWER-Before you leave the ramp area
What do a red green and white light indicate when seen together at night - ANSWER-It is the bow of another vessel heading straight toward you
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area why should you watch your wake - ANSWER-It may cause personal injury or damage Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm - ANSWER-
Threatening clouds such as thunderheads
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for gasoline powered boat - ANSWER-Examination of thru-hull fitting's for signs of leakage or corrosion
What is the main reason operators are involved with collisions with reefs/shoals or submerged hazards - ANSWER-Did not check for local hazards prior to launch
Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat - ANSWER-Boat operator
What is the cause of most fatal boating accidents - ANSWER-Operator error
In what part of the boat or gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate - ANSWER-Bilge
Under the Department of Homeland Security what action should boaters take to ensure the safety of everyone on the nations waterways - ANSWER-Report suspicious activities to the proper authorities
What is the main danger of teak surfing, body surfing or platform dragging - ANSWER-
Exposure to lethal concentrations of carbon monoxide
How does alcohol use affect boat Operators or passengers - ANSWER-Physical reactions become slower
Under the influence of alcohol what happens to a person's reasoning ability - ANSWER-
It becomes weaker
How does drinking alcohol while boating effect other conditions related to being out on the water - ANSWER-Increases feelings of fatigue
What is a boat operator required to do at all times while the boat is underway - ANSWER-Maintain a proper look out
When can a navigation rule be overlooked - ANSWER-If necessary to avoid immediate danger.
Maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and hearing applies to boats under what circumstances - ANSWER-All boats at all hours
What should you do first if a passenger falls overboard well your boat is at anchor - ANSWER-Throw a type IV Coast Guard approved life jacket to the passenger
