BOATING TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. - answer- Left
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. - answer- Rear
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___.
a) moving and non-moving
b) displacement and planing
c) rough and smooth
d) narrow and wide - answer- b) displacement and planing
Name three basic hull shapes. - answer- I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
What are the four length classes of vessels? - answer- I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
III) 26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
To prevent dehydration while on the water, you should drink some water at least ___. - answer- Every 15-20 minutes
One-___ of the amount of alcohol that makes a person legally intoxicated on land can be enough to make someone equally intoxicated when on the water. - answer- Third
___ is a major contributor to boating accidents and fatalities. - answer- Alcohol
An easy way to remember priorities for rescuing someone who has fallen into the water is ___, ___, and ___! - answer- Reach, Throw, Row and Go!
If you capsize, immediately swim to shore to ensure your safety.
True / False - answer- False
What are four things you should do if a fire erupts on your boat while underway? - answer- I) Stop the vessel and put on a PFD
II) Keep fire downwind
III) Shut off fuel supply
IV) Aim extinguisher at base of flames
The condition called ___ occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. -
answer- Hyptohermia
The primary danger that occurs immediately upon being immersed in cold water is ___. - answer- Involuntary gasping, resulting in water inhalation and drowning The position you should assume if trapped in cold water, "HELP," stands for: - answer- "H" - Hear
"E" - Escape
"L" - Lessening
"P" - Posture
Name four symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. - answer- I) Irritated eyes
II) Headache
III) Nausea
IV) Weakness
V) Dizziness
Bleeding usually can be controlled by applying ___ to the wound. - answer- Direct pressure
As the operator of a vessel, you are responsible for ensuring that your passengers understand ___ and ___. - answer- Basic safety practices and laws
List the four basic types of engines. - answer- I) Outboard
II) Inboard
III) Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
Stern drive and inboard engines are ___.
a) marinized outboard engines
b) specially designed and built engines
c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines - answer- c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain course and speed.
True / False - answer- False
If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a ___ and you must ___. - answer- Sailing vessel and you must give way
___ are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course. - answer- Buoys and markers
The phrase "R___ R___ R___" reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of U.S. Aids to Navigation. - answer- Red Right Returning
A green can buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's ___ side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream. - answer- Left
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. - answer- Left
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. - answer- Rear
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___.
a) moving and non-moving
b) displacement and planing
c) rough and smooth
d) narrow and wide - answer- b) displacement and planing
Name three basic hull shapes. - answer- I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
What are the four length classes of vessels? - answer- I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
III) 26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
To prevent dehydration while on the water, you should drink some water at least ___. - answer- Every 15-20 minutes
One-___ of the amount of alcohol that makes a person legally intoxicated on land can be enough to make someone equally intoxicated when on the water. - answer- Third
___ is a major contributor to boating accidents and fatalities. - answer- Alcohol
An easy way to remember priorities for rescuing someone who has fallen into the water is ___, ___, and ___! - answer- Reach, Throw, Row and Go!
If you capsize, immediately swim to shore to ensure your safety.
True / False - answer- False
What are four things you should do if a fire erupts on your boat while underway? - answer- I) Stop the vessel and put on a PFD
II) Keep fire downwind
III) Shut off fuel supply
IV) Aim extinguisher at base of flames
The condition called ___ occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. -
answer- Hyptohermia
The primary danger that occurs immediately upon being immersed in cold water is ___. - answer- Involuntary gasping, resulting in water inhalation and drowning The position you should assume if trapped in cold water, "HELP," stands for: - answer- "H" - Hear
"E" - Escape
"L" - Lessening
"P" - Posture
Name four symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. - answer- I) Irritated eyes
II) Headache
III) Nausea
IV) Weakness
V) Dizziness
Bleeding usually can be controlled by applying ___ to the wound. - answer- Direct pressure
As the operator of a vessel, you are responsible for ensuring that your passengers understand ___ and ___. - answer- Basic safety practices and laws
List the four basic types of engines. - answer- I) Outboard
II) Inboard
III) Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
Stern drive and inboard engines are ___.
a) marinized outboard engines
b) specially designed and built engines
c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines - answer- c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain course and speed.
True / False - answer- False
If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a ___ and you must ___. - answer- Sailing vessel and you must give way
___ are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course. - answer- Buoys and markers
The phrase "R___ R___ R___" reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of U.S. Aids to Navigation. - answer- Red Right Returning
A green can buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's ___ side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream. - answer- Left
