NYS Licensed Guide Exam Questions
All Solved Correct.
Compass ABCs - Answer Align your compass-Read your Bearings-Set your Course
Type I PFDs - Answer Off-Shore Life Jackets. Provides the most buoyancy. Effective for all
waters.
Type II PFDs - Answer Near-Shore Bouyant Vest. Intended for calm, inland water, where there
is a good chance of rescue.
Type III PFDs - Answer Flotation Aids. Intended for calm, inland water, where there is a good
chance of quick rescue. Designed for special recreational activities.
Type IV PFDs - Answer Throwable Flotation Aid. Designed to be thrown or held by a person in
the water until rescue. Not intended to be worn.
Type V PFDs - Answer Contains a small amount of inherent buoyancy and an inflatable
chamber. Performance can be equal to a Type I, II, III.
Visual Distress Signals - Answer Required for all vessels 16 feet and greater, except for
rowboats, kayaks, and canoes to carry USCG approved day and nighttime visual distress signals
Anchoring - Answer The anchor line should be between 7 and 10 times the depth of water in
which you normally anchor.
Guide - Answer Any person who offers services for hire part or all of which includes directing,
instructing, or aiding another in fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, whitewater canoeing, rafting,
kayaking, or rock and ice climbing.
10 Essentials - Answer Navigation, Insulation, Light, First Aid, Emergency Kit, Fire, Nutrition,
Water, Sun Protection, Emergency Shelter
Boating Accidents - Answer Stop and give name, address, and vessel identification to owner of
All Solved Correct.
Compass ABCs - Answer Align your compass-Read your Bearings-Set your Course
Type I PFDs - Answer Off-Shore Life Jackets. Provides the most buoyancy. Effective for all
waters.
Type II PFDs - Answer Near-Shore Bouyant Vest. Intended for calm, inland water, where there
is a good chance of rescue.
Type III PFDs - Answer Flotation Aids. Intended for calm, inland water, where there is a good
chance of quick rescue. Designed for special recreational activities.
Type IV PFDs - Answer Throwable Flotation Aid. Designed to be thrown or held by a person in
the water until rescue. Not intended to be worn.
Type V PFDs - Answer Contains a small amount of inherent buoyancy and an inflatable
chamber. Performance can be equal to a Type I, II, III.
Visual Distress Signals - Answer Required for all vessels 16 feet and greater, except for
rowboats, kayaks, and canoes to carry USCG approved day and nighttime visual distress signals
Anchoring - Answer The anchor line should be between 7 and 10 times the depth of water in
which you normally anchor.
Guide - Answer Any person who offers services for hire part or all of which includes directing,
instructing, or aiding another in fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, whitewater canoeing, rafting,
kayaking, or rock and ice climbing.
10 Essentials - Answer Navigation, Insulation, Light, First Aid, Emergency Kit, Fire, Nutrition,
Water, Sun Protection, Emergency Shelter
Boating Accidents - Answer Stop and give name, address, and vessel identification to owner of
