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Why is it important to always be wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) when in or around
the water? correct answers C. A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an emergency
Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the water?
correct answers B. Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
Under which of the following conditions would an operator be required to replace a Personal
Flotation Device (PFD)? correct answers A. It is ripped or torn
What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller motorized vessels, with installed
fuel tanks, that are less than 26 feet in length? correct answers A. B I
Where would the RED navigation light be located on the following powerboat? correct answers
A. Port (left) side
Which of the following marine distress signals would be most effective when operating after
dark or during restricted visibility? correct answers D. Flares
Which of the following are recommended sources of short-term and long-term forecast weather
information? correct answers C. Radio, TV or the Internet
Which of the following is the BEST method to check for local hazards, especially when boating
in any new or unfamiliar waterways? correct answers A. Consult marine charts or ask local
boaters
With whom should a Float Plan be left? correct answers B. A responsible person on shore
Which of the following options is recommended for the general maintenance of your boat?
correct answers B. Only using marine-approved parts
When launching your boat, when should you start and test the engine? correct answers B. In the
water with the winch line still attached
Why should a boat's gas tank never be completely filled? correct answers A. Gas needs room to
expand inside the tank
Which of the following should be performed as part of a pre-departure checklist? correct answers
A. Pack a flashlight and extra batteries in case of emergency
In accordance with Homeland Security measures, recreational boaters should do which of the
following? correct answers B. Remain at least 100 yards from US Naval vessels
Vessel operators should reduce speed when approaching which of the following? correct answers
A. Swimmers
, Which of the following is an example of showing courtesy towards other boaters and property
owners on the water? correct answers C. Discuss safe operation with anyone who operates your
boat
Boat operators are responsible for which of the following? correct answers A. Any damage
caused by their boat's wake
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 answers B. 3
Drugs and alcohol have which of the following effects on boat operators? correct answers D.
Diminished coordination
Which of the following is a MYTH associated with drinking and boating? correct answers B.
Drinking alcohol while operating a boat is not a serious offense
Which of the following best describes the operator's rule of responsibility? correct answers C.
Pay attention and operate the vessel responsibly
Which of the following is a legal requirement for boat operation? correct answers A. Operators
must use every available means to determine the risk of a collision
In areas of heavy boat traffic, how can the operator reduce the chances of a collision? correct
answers B. Assign a responsible passenger to act as a second lookout
Which of the following is the most important factor when determining a safe speed? correct
answers D. Wind, water conditions and currents
If approaching an area of high traffic density, what should a boat operator do? correct answers A.
Slow down
When two vessels are in a crossing a situation, the vessel that must maintain course and speed
(Vessel B), is referred to as which of the following? correct answers C. Stand-on vessel
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
answers A. Give-way vessel
Which of the following actions is required of Boat A as it approaches the port side of Boat B in
darkness or reduced visibility? correct answers B. Give-way to the starboard side
What does the following orange diamond non-lateral marker indicate? correct answers B. Hazard
- marks isolated hazards such as shoals and rocks
Why is it important to always be wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) when in or around
the water? correct answers C. A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an emergency
Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the water?
correct answers B. Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times
Under which of the following conditions would an operator be required to replace a Personal
Flotation Device (PFD)? correct answers A. It is ripped or torn
What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller motorized vessels, with installed
fuel tanks, that are less than 26 feet in length? correct answers A. B I
Where would the RED navigation light be located on the following powerboat? correct answers
A. Port (left) side
Which of the following marine distress signals would be most effective when operating after
dark or during restricted visibility? correct answers D. Flares
Which of the following are recommended sources of short-term and long-term forecast weather
information? correct answers C. Radio, TV or the Internet
Which of the following is the BEST method to check for local hazards, especially when boating
in any new or unfamiliar waterways? correct answers A. Consult marine charts or ask local
boaters
With whom should a Float Plan be left? correct answers B. A responsible person on shore
Which of the following options is recommended for the general maintenance of your boat?
correct answers B. Only using marine-approved parts
When launching your boat, when should you start and test the engine? correct answers B. In the
water with the winch line still attached
Why should a boat's gas tank never be completely filled? correct answers A. Gas needs room to
expand inside the tank
Which of the following should be performed as part of a pre-departure checklist? correct answers
A. Pack a flashlight and extra batteries in case of emergency
In accordance with Homeland Security measures, recreational boaters should do which of the
following? correct answers B. Remain at least 100 yards from US Naval vessels
Vessel operators should reduce speed when approaching which of the following? correct answers
A. Swimmers
, Which of the following is an example of showing courtesy towards other boaters and property
owners on the water? correct answers C. Discuss safe operation with anyone who operates your
boat
Boat operators are responsible for which of the following? correct answers A. Any damage
caused by their boat's wake
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 answers B. 3
Drugs and alcohol have which of the following effects on boat operators? correct answers D.
Diminished coordination
Which of the following is a MYTH associated with drinking and boating? correct answers B.
Drinking alcohol while operating a boat is not a serious offense
Which of the following best describes the operator's rule of responsibility? correct answers C.
Pay attention and operate the vessel responsibly
Which of the following is a legal requirement for boat operation? correct answers A. Operators
must use every available means to determine the risk of a collision
In areas of heavy boat traffic, how can the operator reduce the chances of a collision? correct
answers B. Assign a responsible passenger to act as a second lookout
Which of the following is the most important factor when determining a safe speed? correct
answers D. Wind, water conditions and currents
If approaching an area of high traffic density, what should a boat operator do? correct answers A.
Slow down
When two vessels are in a crossing a situation, the vessel that must maintain course and speed
(Vessel B), is referred to as which of the following? correct answers C. Stand-on vessel
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
answers A. Give-way vessel
Which of the following actions is required of Boat A as it approaches the port side of Boat B in
darkness or reduced visibility? correct answers B. Give-way to the starboard side
What does the following orange diamond non-lateral marker indicate? correct answers B. Hazard
- marks isolated hazards such as shoals and rocks
