ASA 104 Exam Questions with Correct Answers
List 4 items to pack in carry on luggage Passport, medication, credit cards, change of
clothes
The _ pump is powered by the battery and the _ pump is operated by hand Automatic,
manual
After first determining that the docks freshwater supply is _____, fill a cruising sailboats
freshwater tank through the _____ _____. safe, deck plate
A fresh water pump cycling on and off when no one is using water indicates an open _ or a _ in
the plumbing Faucet, leak
When you have finished using the propane stove, first turn off the _ _ and let the gas in the line
burn off before you turn off the burner Solenoid switch
To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then pump sufficiently to ensure the waste
reaches the _____ _____. holding tank
To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrew the _ _ _ then hold the _ _ firmly in the waste
outlet Waste deck plate, pump out nozzle
When a boat is not connected to shore power, the batter bank is recharged most effectively by
the engine's _ with the engine running at _ rpm or higher Alternator, 1500
An inverter converts _____ electricity from the battery banks to _____ electricity allowing you
to use the low-wattage AC appliances when the boat is not on shorepower. DC to AC
, An emergency tiller fits in to the top of the _ _ and can be used to steer the boat if the steering
cables fail Rudder stock
Diesel engine cooling is achieved by means of two systems. Anti freeze is used in the
pressurized _ system, and coolant flow is regulated by a _ internal thermostat
The engine-derived _ _ pump circulates seawater in the engines cooling system. The pumps _ is
an important spare part to have on board Raw water, impellar
List 4 factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power Tank capacity, RPM,
current, vessel load, waves
List 4 repair items and spares that should be carried in addition to tool kit Oil, duct tape,
halyards, shackles, cotter pins, WD 40
The _ style mainsail is hoisted with a halyard, where in in-mast furling mainsail is deployed
using an _ Classic, outhaul
When setting a roller furling jib, it is important to control the rate at which the sail deploys by
taking a turn on the _ line around a winch to prevent overrides from occurring in the furling _
Furling, drum
Overpowered sails create excessive _____ to which a boat responds by turning into the wind.
This response is known as _____ _____. heeling, weather helm
To maintain a straight course with excessive weather helm, it is necessary to hold the _____ at
a large angle, which causes drag and slows the boat. rudder
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by _____ (heading up until the gust pasts)
or ease the _____ using the sheet or traveler. feathering (or luffing), mainsail
List 4 items to pack in carry on luggage Passport, medication, credit cards, change of
clothes
The _ pump is powered by the battery and the _ pump is operated by hand Automatic,
manual
After first determining that the docks freshwater supply is _____, fill a cruising sailboats
freshwater tank through the _____ _____. safe, deck plate
A fresh water pump cycling on and off when no one is using water indicates an open _ or a _ in
the plumbing Faucet, leak
When you have finished using the propane stove, first turn off the _ _ and let the gas in the line
burn off before you turn off the burner Solenoid switch
To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then pump sufficiently to ensure the waste
reaches the _____ _____. holding tank
To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrew the _ _ _ then hold the _ _ firmly in the waste
outlet Waste deck plate, pump out nozzle
When a boat is not connected to shore power, the batter bank is recharged most effectively by
the engine's _ with the engine running at _ rpm or higher Alternator, 1500
An inverter converts _____ electricity from the battery banks to _____ electricity allowing you
to use the low-wattage AC appliances when the boat is not on shorepower. DC to AC
, An emergency tiller fits in to the top of the _ _ and can be used to steer the boat if the steering
cables fail Rudder stock
Diesel engine cooling is achieved by means of two systems. Anti freeze is used in the
pressurized _ system, and coolant flow is regulated by a _ internal thermostat
The engine-derived _ _ pump circulates seawater in the engines cooling system. The pumps _ is
an important spare part to have on board Raw water, impellar
List 4 factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power Tank capacity, RPM,
current, vessel load, waves
List 4 repair items and spares that should be carried in addition to tool kit Oil, duct tape,
halyards, shackles, cotter pins, WD 40
The _ style mainsail is hoisted with a halyard, where in in-mast furling mainsail is deployed
using an _ Classic, outhaul
When setting a roller furling jib, it is important to control the rate at which the sail deploys by
taking a turn on the _ line around a winch to prevent overrides from occurring in the furling _
Furling, drum
Overpowered sails create excessive _____ to which a boat responds by turning into the wind.
This response is known as _____ _____. heeling, weather helm
To maintain a straight course with excessive weather helm, it is necessary to hold the _____ at
a large angle, which causes drag and slows the boat. rudder
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by _____ (heading up until the gust pasts)
or ease the _____ using the sheet or traveler. feathering (or luffing), mainsail
