Alabama Certification Exam Questions
With Complete Solutions Graded A+
1.How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
CORRECT ANSWER-On both sides of bow of boat
2.What is most important when selecting the right pfd for a passenger? - CORRECT
ANSWER-passenger Body weight and chest size
3.What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Maximum weight or number of people boat can carry safely
4.What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Consult nautical map
5.According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an
approval boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft? (PWC) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Operators 12+
6.Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Type 1
7.Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vessel operator
8.Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Accessible location
, 9.When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - CORRECT ANSWER-Slightly
torn
10.Effect of alcohol on boat operator - CORRECT ANSWER-Increases likelihood of
accidents
11.With 18 foot boat in federally controlled waters, what must legally be on board? -
CORRECT ANSWER-US Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals
12.When boating on Alabama waters in 18 foot vessel, what is legally required on
board? - CORRECT ANSWER-Whistle, horn, or other sound device
13.Warnings of dangerous weather - CORRECT ANSWER-Dark clouds and shifting
winds
14. One part of regular vessel and engine maintenance program - CORRECT
ANSWER-Check oil level before every outing
15.How to approach dock when docking vessel - CORRECT ANSWER-Into wind or
current, whichever stronger
16.What to do before fueling your boat - CORRECT ANSWER-Turn of engine and close
all ports, windows, doors, etc.
17.Trailer location when preparing to launch vessel - CORRECT ANSWER-Well away
from boat ramp
18.How to avoid propellor strike accidents - CORRECT ANSWER-Turn off engine when
passengers boarding
With Complete Solutions Graded A+
1.How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
CORRECT ANSWER-On both sides of bow of boat
2.What is most important when selecting the right pfd for a passenger? - CORRECT
ANSWER-passenger Body weight and chest size
3.What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Maximum weight or number of people boat can carry safely
4.What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Consult nautical map
5.According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an
approval boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft? (PWC) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Operators 12+
6.Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Type 1
7.Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vessel operator
8.Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Accessible location
, 9.When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - CORRECT ANSWER-Slightly
torn
10.Effect of alcohol on boat operator - CORRECT ANSWER-Increases likelihood of
accidents
11.With 18 foot boat in federally controlled waters, what must legally be on board? -
CORRECT ANSWER-US Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals
12.When boating on Alabama waters in 18 foot vessel, what is legally required on
board? - CORRECT ANSWER-Whistle, horn, or other sound device
13.Warnings of dangerous weather - CORRECT ANSWER-Dark clouds and shifting
winds
14. One part of regular vessel and engine maintenance program - CORRECT
ANSWER-Check oil level before every outing
15.How to approach dock when docking vessel - CORRECT ANSWER-Into wind or
current, whichever stronger
16.What to do before fueling your boat - CORRECT ANSWER-Turn of engine and close
all ports, windows, doors, etc.
17.Trailer location when preparing to launch vessel - CORRECT ANSWER-Well away
from boat ramp
18.How to avoid propellor strike accidents - CORRECT ANSWER-Turn off engine when
passengers boarding
