BOATING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
How_should_a_vessels_registration_number_and_validation_decal_be_displayed?_-
_Correct_answer~_On_both_sides_of_the_bow_of_the_boat
What_is_most_important_when_selecting_the_right_PFD_for_a_passenger?_-
_Correct_answer~_A_passengers_body_weight_and_chest_size
What_important_safety_information_is_found_on_a_boats_capacity_plate?_-
_Correct_answer~_The_maximum_body_weight_and_number_of_people_a_boat_can_hol
d_safely
What_is_the_best_way_to_find_out_about_hazards_on_a_locate_waterway?_-
_Correct_answer~_Consult_a_nautical_chart
According_to_Alabama_law,_what_age_can_operators_be_to_have_completed_an_approv
ed_boating_course_in_order_to_operate_watercraft?_-
_Correct_answer~_12_years_or_older
Which_type_of_PFD_will_turn_most_unconscious_persons_face_up_in_water?_-
_Correct_answer~_Type_I
Everyone_on_board_a_vessel_should_understand_basic_safety_practices._Who_is_respons
ible_for_ensuring_this?_-_Correct_answer~_The_vessel_operator
Where_is_the_best_place_to_store_a_fire_extinguisher_on_a_boat?_-
_Correct_answer~_Mounted_in_an_accessible_place
, When_should_a_life_jacket_be_discarded_and_replaced?_-
_Correct_answer~_When_it_is_slightly_torn
What_effect_does_alcohol_have_when_you_are_operating_a_vessel?_-
_Correct_answer~_It_is_much_greater_while_boating
When_boating_on_federally_controlled_waters_in_an_18-
foot_boat,_what_equipment_are_you_legally_required_to_have_on_board?_-
_Correct_answer~_US_Coast_Guard_approved_visual_distress_signal
What_sound-
producing_devices_is_required_when_boating_on_Alabama_waters_in_an_18-
foot_powerboat?_-_Correct_answer~_A_whistle,_a_horn,_or_another_sound-
producing_advice
What_provides_a_warning_that_dangerous_weather_is_approaching?_-
_Correct_answer~_Dark_clouds_and_shifting_winds
What_is_one_part_of_a_regular_vessel_and_engine_maintenance_program?_-
_Correct_answer~_Check_the_oil_level_before_every_outing
How_should_you_approach_the_dock_when_docking_your_vessel?_-
_Correct_answer~_Into_the_wind_or_current,_whichever_is_stronger
What_should_you_do_before_fueling_your_boat?_-
_Correct_answer~_Turn_off_the_engine_and_close_all_openings
Where_should_your_trailer_be_located_while_you_prepare_to_launch_your_vessel?_-
_Correct_answer~_Well_away_from_the_boat_ramp
SOLUTIONS
How_should_a_vessels_registration_number_and_validation_decal_be_displayed?_-
_Correct_answer~_On_both_sides_of_the_bow_of_the_boat
What_is_most_important_when_selecting_the_right_PFD_for_a_passenger?_-
_Correct_answer~_A_passengers_body_weight_and_chest_size
What_important_safety_information_is_found_on_a_boats_capacity_plate?_-
_Correct_answer~_The_maximum_body_weight_and_number_of_people_a_boat_can_hol
d_safely
What_is_the_best_way_to_find_out_about_hazards_on_a_locate_waterway?_-
_Correct_answer~_Consult_a_nautical_chart
According_to_Alabama_law,_what_age_can_operators_be_to_have_completed_an_approv
ed_boating_course_in_order_to_operate_watercraft?_-
_Correct_answer~_12_years_or_older
Which_type_of_PFD_will_turn_most_unconscious_persons_face_up_in_water?_-
_Correct_answer~_Type_I
Everyone_on_board_a_vessel_should_understand_basic_safety_practices._Who_is_respons
ible_for_ensuring_this?_-_Correct_answer~_The_vessel_operator
Where_is_the_best_place_to_store_a_fire_extinguisher_on_a_boat?_-
_Correct_answer~_Mounted_in_an_accessible_place
, When_should_a_life_jacket_be_discarded_and_replaced?_-
_Correct_answer~_When_it_is_slightly_torn
What_effect_does_alcohol_have_when_you_are_operating_a_vessel?_-
_Correct_answer~_It_is_much_greater_while_boating
When_boating_on_federally_controlled_waters_in_an_18-
foot_boat,_what_equipment_are_you_legally_required_to_have_on_board?_-
_Correct_answer~_US_Coast_Guard_approved_visual_distress_signal
What_sound-
producing_devices_is_required_when_boating_on_Alabama_waters_in_an_18-
foot_powerboat?_-_Correct_answer~_A_whistle,_a_horn,_or_another_sound-
producing_advice
What_provides_a_warning_that_dangerous_weather_is_approaching?_-
_Correct_answer~_Dark_clouds_and_shifting_winds
What_is_one_part_of_a_regular_vessel_and_engine_maintenance_program?_-
_Correct_answer~_Check_the_oil_level_before_every_outing
How_should_you_approach_the_dock_when_docking_your_vessel?_-
_Correct_answer~_Into_the_wind_or_current,_whichever_is_stronger
What_should_you_do_before_fueling_your_boat?_-
_Correct_answer~_Turn_off_the_engine_and_close_all_openings
Where_should_your_trailer_be_located_while_you_prepare_to_launch_your_vessel?_-
_Correct_answer~_Well_away_from_the_boat_ramp
