FLORIDA BOATING LICENSING 2024 EXAM 250
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
Which of the following is a requirement for PFDs? - ANSWER: They must be properly
sized for the intended wearer
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off your starboard
bow? - ANSWER: Maneuver to avoid a collision
What must you do when anchoring at night? - ANSWER: Turn on an all-around white
light
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessel's horn? -
ANSWER: They are indicating a dangerous situation exists
What is the proper procedure for using hand-held visual distress signal flares? -
ANSWER: Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
Which of the following is required on federally-controlled waters for boats less than
39.4 feet? - ANSWER: Whistle
When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration? - ANSWER:
Size
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? -
ANSWER: A whistle or horn
If pyrotechnic visual distress signals are used, how many must be onboard? -
ANSWER: 3
A 14-foot boat operating under oars after dark must show what color light to
prevent a collision? - ANSWER: White
What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull? - ANSWER: A ski boat
What does a boat's capacity plate indicate? - ANSWER: The maximum number of
persons and weight the boat should carry
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - ANSWER: Bow
When on board and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side? - ANSWER: On
your left
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? -
ANSWER: Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
, Under federal law, it is illegal to toss any garbage from a boat if you are within how
many miles of shore? - ANSWER: 3
Where onboard a boat is the transom located? - ANSWER: At the stern
The helm is what onboard a boat? - ANSWER: The mechanism controlling speed and
direction
What hull type is best for use on ponds, small lakes and calm rivers? - ANSWER: Flat
Bottom Hull
A cathedral hull allows a boat to do what? - ANSWER: Get up on a plane quicker
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? - ANSWER: Flares are
rated for day, night or combined day/night use
Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? - ANSWER: A
boat with a gasoline inboard engine
At a minimum, what should a non-powered canoe or kayak display in reduced
visibility? - ANSWER: All around white light
When paddling a canoe at night, which piece of equipment should be carried to help
avoid a collision? - ANSWER: Flashlight
USCG regulations require that a 14 foot powerboat carry which of the following
items between sunset and sunrise? - ANSWER: Navigation lights
How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked? - ANSWER: Every time it
is worn
Which type of fire extinguisher should be onboard a vessel with a permanently
installed fuel tank? - ANSWER: Type B
What should you do when fueling an outboard boat with a portable tank? - ANSWER:
Put the tank on the dock or shore to fill it
Why must you operate the exhaust blower before starting a boat's inboard gasoline
engine? - ANSWER: To remove fuel vapors
Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse? -
ANSWER: A sudden drop in the temperature
What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon? - ANSWER:
Tidal currents
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