BOATING EXAM ACCURATELY ANSWERED AND VERIFIED #9
Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the
water? - correct answer Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
Why is it important to always be wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) when in or
around the water? - correct answer A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in
an emergency
Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation
Device (PFD)? - correct answer Mild soap and water
How many fire extinguishers must be carried onboard motorized boats, with installed
fuel tanks, that are between 26 and 40 feet in length? - correct answer Either two B I or
a single B II
Where would the GREEN navigation light be located on the following powerboat? -
correct answer Starboard (right) side
Which of the following marine distress signals would be most effective when operating
after dark or during restricted visibility? - correct answer Flares
Which of the following terms is used to describe severe weather conditions? - correct
answer Small craft advisory
Which of the following is a characteristic of low head dams? - correct answer They pose
a hazard below and above the dam
How often should you change the oil in your boat's engine? - correct answer At least
once every boating season
How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered boat? - correct answer Tie
down any loose items or equipment in the boat
Which of the following is an important safety precaution when fueling your vessel? -
correct answer Do not smoke or have any open flames around the fueling area
Which of the following actions should you perform as part of a pre-departure checklist? -
correct answer Inform all passengers of fire extinguisher locations
How can operators avoid damaging Submersed Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) beds that are
usually found in shallow areas of water? - correct answer Reducing to 'No Wake' speed
A motorboat is easier to maneuver in which of the following conditions? - correct answer
When travelling against the current
, Which of the following is an example of showing courtesy towards other boaters and
property owners on the water? - correct answer Discuss safe operation with anyone
who operates your boat
In accordance with Homeland Security measures, recreational boaters should do which
of the following? - correct answer Remain at least 100 yards from US Naval vessels
Which of the following is the responsibility of a boat operator? - correct answer Ensuring
the vessel is in good working order
Because of the fatiguing effects of the sun, wind and motion of the boat, having one
drink on the water is like having how many on shore? - correct answer 3
Consuming alcohol or drugs before operating a boat increases the chances of which of
the following? - correct answer A boating accident
Drugs and alcohol have which of the following effects on boat operators? - correct
answer Diminished coordination
Which of the following is a rule of operator responsibility? - correct answer Always stay
alert
In areas of heavy boat traffic, how can the operator reduce the chances of a collision? -
correct answer Assign a responsible passenger to act as a second lookout
Which of the following is a legal requirement for boat operation? - correct answer
Operators must use every available means to determine the risk of a collision
If approaching an area of high traffic density, what should a boat operator do? - correct
answer Slow down
Which of the following is the most important factor when determining a safe speed? -
correct answer Wind, water conditions and currents
When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water, the vessel that must take
early and substantial action to avoid a collision (Vessel A) is called which of the
following? - correct answer Give-way vessel
Which of the following conditions would be best defined as "reduced visibility"? - correct
answer Fog, rain or mist
Which of the following actions is required of Boat A while overtaking Boat B in darkness
or reduced visibility? - correct answer Go around on either side
Which of the following is an information marker? - correct answer Square Marker
Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the
water? - correct answer Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
Why is it important to always be wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) when in or
around the water? - correct answer A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in
an emergency
Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation
Device (PFD)? - correct answer Mild soap and water
How many fire extinguishers must be carried onboard motorized boats, with installed
fuel tanks, that are between 26 and 40 feet in length? - correct answer Either two B I or
a single B II
Where would the GREEN navigation light be located on the following powerboat? -
correct answer Starboard (right) side
Which of the following marine distress signals would be most effective when operating
after dark or during restricted visibility? - correct answer Flares
Which of the following terms is used to describe severe weather conditions? - correct
answer Small craft advisory
Which of the following is a characteristic of low head dams? - correct answer They pose
a hazard below and above the dam
How often should you change the oil in your boat's engine? - correct answer At least
once every boating season
How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered boat? - correct answer Tie
down any loose items or equipment in the boat
Which of the following is an important safety precaution when fueling your vessel? -
correct answer Do not smoke or have any open flames around the fueling area
Which of the following actions should you perform as part of a pre-departure checklist? -
correct answer Inform all passengers of fire extinguisher locations
How can operators avoid damaging Submersed Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) beds that are
usually found in shallow areas of water? - correct answer Reducing to 'No Wake' speed
A motorboat is easier to maneuver in which of the following conditions? - correct answer
When travelling against the current
, Which of the following is an example of showing courtesy towards other boaters and
property owners on the water? - correct answer Discuss safe operation with anyone
who operates your boat
In accordance with Homeland Security measures, recreational boaters should do which
of the following? - correct answer Remain at least 100 yards from US Naval vessels
Which of the following is the responsibility of a boat operator? - correct answer Ensuring
the vessel is in good working order
Because of the fatiguing effects of the sun, wind and motion of the boat, having one
drink on the water is like having how many on shore? - correct answer 3
Consuming alcohol or drugs before operating a boat increases the chances of which of
the following? - correct answer A boating accident
Drugs and alcohol have which of the following effects on boat operators? - correct
answer Diminished coordination
Which of the following is a rule of operator responsibility? - correct answer Always stay
alert
In areas of heavy boat traffic, how can the operator reduce the chances of a collision? -
correct answer Assign a responsible passenger to act as a second lookout
Which of the following is a legal requirement for boat operation? - correct answer
Operators must use every available means to determine the risk of a collision
If approaching an area of high traffic density, what should a boat operator do? - correct
answer Slow down
Which of the following is the most important factor when determining a safe speed? -
correct answer Wind, water conditions and currents
When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water, the vessel that must take
early and substantial action to avoid a collision (Vessel A) is called which of the
following? - correct answer Give-way vessel
Which of the following conditions would be best defined as "reduced visibility"? - correct
answer Fog, rain or mist
Which of the following actions is required of Boat A while overtaking Boat B in darkness
or reduced visibility? - correct answer Go around on either side
Which of the following is an information marker? - correct answer Square Marker
