New Jersey Boating
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Type IV — Throwable Devices answerCircular
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Type II — Near-shore Buoyant PFDs answerDecent Life Jacket
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Type I — Offshore Lifejackets answerReally nice tight life Jacket
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Type III — Flotation Aid PFDs answerUsed for Jet Ski and Water Sports (don't use air filled flotation
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ever for these sports)
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Why is it important to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times when in or around the
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water? answerA PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an emergency
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All gasoline-powered vessels built after 1940 are required to have either natural or powered
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ventilation systems. What is the purpose of having a ventilation system? answerIt removes
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flammable gases
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, Which of the following is an accurate description of a Type I: Offshore Life Jacket (PFD) answerIt is
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designed for open, rough or remote waters
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD)?
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answerIt should be a relatively snug fit
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Powered ventilation systems should be turned on for how many minutes before starting the
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engine to ensure all gasoline vapors have been removed before ignition? answer4 (four) minutes
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During which of the following activities may an Inflatable Personal Flotation Device (PFD) be used?
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answerFishing (not high impact)
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The carburetors on inboard mounted gasoline engines must be equipped with an approved back-
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fire flame arrestor. What purpose does having a back-fire flame arrestor play? answerTo prevent
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back fire which results when unburned exhaust collects in the engine area
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When encountering a powerboat in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible white and green
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lights indicate? answerYou are approaching the starboard side of a powerboat
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Which of the following is a characteristic common to both Type II: Near-Shore Buoyant Vest and
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Type III: Flotation Aid? answerThey are designed for calm, inland water (they do not turn person
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head side up)
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Which of the following fire extinguishers would be best suited for use onboard a boat?
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answerType B (Gasoline)
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As a minimum requirement, a boat that is less than 26 feet in length of closed construction must
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have what type(s) of fire extinguisher onboard? answer1 B I ?
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When encountering other vessels in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible white, green and
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red lights indicate? answerYou are approaching a powerboat head-on
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Exam Verified Question
And Answers 2025 Best
GRADE
Type IV — Throwable Devices answerCircular
J J J J J
Type II — Near-shore Buoyant PFDs answerDecent Life Jacket
J J J J J J J J
Type I — Offshore Lifejackets answerReally nice tight life Jacket
J J J J J J J J J
Type III — Flotation Aid PFDs answerUsed for Jet Ski and Water Sports (don't use air filled flotation
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
ever for these sports)
J J J J
Why is it important to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times when in or around the
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
water? answerA PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an emergency
J J J J J J J J J J J J J
All gasoline-powered vessels built after 1940 are required to have either natural or powered
J J J J J J J J J J J J J
ventilation systems. What is the purpose of having a ventilation system? answerIt removes
J J J J J J J J J J J J J
flammable gases
J J
, Which of the following is an accurate description of a Type I: Offshore Life Jacket (PFD) answerIt is
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
designed for open, rough or remote waters
J J J J J J J
Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD)?
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
answerIt should be a relatively snug fit
J J J J J J J
Powered ventilation systems should be turned on for how many minutes before starting the
J J J J J J J J J J J J J
engine to ensure all gasoline vapors have been removed before ignition? answer4 (four) minutes
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
During which of the following activities may an Inflatable Personal Flotation Device (PFD) be used?
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
answerFishing (not high impact)
J J J J
The carburetors on inboard mounted gasoline engines must be equipped with an approved back-
J J J J J J J J J J J J J
fire flame arrestor. What purpose does having a back-fire flame arrestor play? answerTo prevent
J J J J J J J J J J J J J
back fire which results when unburned exhaust collects in the engine area
J J J J J J J J J J J J
When encountering a powerboat in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible white and green
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
lights indicate? answerYou are approaching the starboard side of a powerboat
J J J J J J J J J J J
Which of the following is a characteristic common to both Type II: Near-Shore Buoyant Vest and
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
Type III: Flotation Aid? answerThey are designed for calm, inland water (they do not turn person
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
head side up)
J J J
Which of the following fire extinguishers would be best suited for use onboard a boat?
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
answerType B (Gasoline)
J J J
As a minimum requirement, a boat that is less than 26 feet in length of closed construction must
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
have what type(s) of fire extinguisher onboard? answer1 B I ?
J J J J J J J J J J J
When encountering other vessels in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible white, green and
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
red lights indicate? answerYou are approaching a powerboat head-on
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