FLORIDA BOATING LICENSING 2024 EXAM 250
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
What does a capacity plate indicate? - ANSWER: Safe load limit
Deep "V" hulls operate best in what type of water conditions? - ANSWER: Rough
water
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side? -
ANSWER: On your right
When onboard and facing the bow of a boat, where is the port side? - ANSWER: On
your left
Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located? - ANSWER: At the top of the sides
Where must registration numbers be displayed? - ANSWER: Bow
Where on the boat are registration numbers placed? - ANSWER: On the forward half
of the boat
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
In order to dispose of plastic trash while boating, what must you do? - ANSWER:
Wait until you return and properly dispose ashore
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance
species? - ANSWER: Before you leave the ramp area
Which of the following is a feature of a Type IV flotation device? - ANSWER: It is
designed to be thrown
What should you do with a torn life jacket? - ANSWER: Discard and replace it - do not
attempt to fix it
How often should the inflator on a Type V life jacket be checked? - ANSWER: Every
time it is worn
Which of the following is required to have a backfire flame arrestor? - ANSWER: A
boat with a gasoline inboard engine
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy? - ANSWER:
A PFD for each person aboard
, A properly fitted wearable PFD should have which characteristics? - ANSWER: Keep
the head and chin above the water
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights off your starboard
bow? - ANSWER: Maneuver to avoid a collision
In restricted visibility, a power-driven vessel under way gives which sound signal
every 2 minutes? - ANSWER: One prolonged blast
Which of the following indicates an emergency situation aboard? - ANSWER: Orange
smoke blowing from a boat
When operating a VHF marine radio, when should the term MAYDAY be used? -
ANSWER: When in imminent danger
A float plan should contain what information? - ANSWER: A date and time to contact
the authorities
Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm? - ANSWER: A
buildup of dark clouds
Which of the following is recommended maintenance for an inboard boat? -
ANSWER: Deteriorated engine and hull zincs should be replaced if corroded
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program
for a gasoline-powered boat? - ANSWER: Examination of thru-hull fittings for signs of
leakage or corrosion
What should you do if caught in severe storm conditions? - ANSWER: Put on your life
jacket if it's not on already
In many states, trailers with a GVWR of 1,500 pounds or greater are required by law
to have what equipment? - ANSWER: Brakes
When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should be avoided? - ANSWER: Power loading
onto the trailer
What is an important step in the fueling process? - ANSWER: Ensuring electrical
switches are off
Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process? - ANSWER:
Ashore
Gasoline and propane fumes are most likely to accumulate in what part of the boat?
- ANSWER: Bilge
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