ASA 104 Sailing Exam Questions with
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List 4 items to pack in carry on luggage - Answer-Passport, medication, credit cards,
change of clothes
The _ pump is powered by the battery and the _ pump is operated by hand - Answer-
Automatic, manual
After first determining that the docks freshwater supply is _____, fill a cruising sailboats
freshwater tank through the _____ _____. - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-Solenoid switch
To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then pump sufficiently to ensure the
waste reaches the _____ _____. - Answer-holding tank
To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrew the _ _ _ then hold the _ _ firmly in the
waste outlet - Answer-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 - Answer-
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.
- Answer-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 - Answer-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 _ - Answer-internal thermostat
The engine-derived _ _ pump circulates seawater in the engines cooling system. The
pumps _ is an important spare part to have on board - Answer-Raw water, impellar
List 4 factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power - Answer-Tank capacity,
RPM, current, vessel load, waves
, List 4 repair items and spares that should be carried in addition to tool kit - Answer-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 _ - Answer-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 _ - Answer-Furling, drum
Overpowered sails create excessive _____ to which a boat responds by turning into the
wind. This response is known as _____ _____. - Answer-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. - Answer-rudder
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by _____ (heading up until the gust
pasts) or ease the _____ using the sheet or traveler. - Answer-feathering (or luffing),
mainsail
When sailing on a broad reach in gusts, steer farther downwind to reduce the ______
wind speed. - Answer-apparent
In constant true-wind conditions, as you head up from a downwind course to an _____
course you will experience more _____ due to the increased apparent wind, and it may
be necessary to _____ the sails. - Answer-upwind, heeling, reef
When sailing downwind, a _____ holds the boom to leeward to stop it swinging around
in lumpy seas and to prevent an accidental _____. - Answer-preventer, jibe
Prior to reefing, it is possible to de-power the sails by any or all of three methods:
decreasing the sails angle of _____, adding _____, and flattening the sails - Answer-
attack, twist
Prepare your boat and crew for heavy weather by securely stowing gear, donning
_____, harnesses and _____, and adjusting the sail plan by _____. - Answer-PFDs (or
life jackets), tethers, reefing
_ is a technique using the engine and a mainsail only, it uses the increased _ wind to
contribute toward both _ and stability - Answer-Motor sailing, apparent, speed
A Skipper is responsible for the safety of the _______ and _____. While he may
delegate tasks to an experienced ______, the skipper will always be held responsible. -
Answer-Crew, boat, crewmember
