BOATING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 #8
EQ-48 When operating your vessel with a VHF radio, what channel must you monitor? -
correct answer 16
EQ-51 On a 15-foot boat, which object is required to be on-board? - correct answer One
USCG-approved PFD for each person
TP-1 The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the total weight of the
boat, motor, trailer and gear. - correct answer 5-15%
Tp-20 a boater would use a tide table for what type of information? - correct answer
Water Depth
TP-28 In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate? - correct
answer Bilge
TP-30 what is an important part in the fueling process? - correct answer Ensuring
electrical switches are off
TP-31 What equipment is required to be on a trailer - correct answer Lights
TP-33 When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should be avoided? - correct answer
Power loading onto the trailer
TP-34 which of the following actions is the best to take when fueling an outboard boat
with a portable tank? - correct answer Place the tank on the dock or on shore to fill it
TP-35 How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an engine -
correct answer 4
TP-42 Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance
program for a gasoline-powered boat - correct answer Examination of thru-hull fittings
for signs of leakage or corrosion
SB-6 White lights can sometimes be found on what kind of buoys? - correct answer Mid
channel buoys
SB-10 what does it mean if you are the stand on vessel in an overtaking situation? -
correct answer you are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed
SB-15 According to the Navigation Rules, which of the following is true? - correct
answer An overtaking boat always gives way to the boat being overtaken
SB-17 Which of the following must you do when anchoring at night? - correct answer
Display an all-around white light
EQ-48 When operating your vessel with a VHF radio, what channel must you monitor? -
correct answer 16
EQ-51 On a 15-foot boat, which object is required to be on-board? - correct answer One
USCG-approved PFD for each person
TP-1 The tongue weight of a trailer should be what percent of the total weight of the
boat, motor, trailer and gear. - correct answer 5-15%
Tp-20 a boater would use a tide table for what type of information? - correct answer
Water Depth
TP-28 In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate? - correct
answer Bilge
TP-30 what is an important part in the fueling process? - correct answer Ensuring
electrical switches are off
TP-31 What equipment is required to be on a trailer - correct answer Lights
TP-33 When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should be avoided? - correct answer
Power loading onto the trailer
TP-34 which of the following actions is the best to take when fueling an outboard boat
with a portable tank? - correct answer Place the tank on the dock or on shore to fill it
TP-35 How many minutes should a blower be operated before starting an engine -
correct answer 4
TP-42 Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance
program for a gasoline-powered boat - correct answer Examination of thru-hull fittings
for signs of leakage or corrosion
SB-6 White lights can sometimes be found on what kind of buoys? - correct answer Mid
channel buoys
SB-10 what does it mean if you are the stand on vessel in an overtaking situation? -
correct answer you are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed
SB-15 According to the Navigation Rules, which of the following is true? - correct
answer An overtaking boat always gives way to the boat being overtaken
SB-17 Which of the following must you do when anchoring at night? - correct answer
Display an all-around white light
