ASA 103 Review Exam Questions with
Verified Answers
A _______ - ________ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of a
scuppers or walk through transom. - Answer-self-bailing
A ________ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - Answer-turnbuckle
When going forward on the side deck, it is safer to walk along the _______ side of the
boat. - Answer-windward
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed
in the ______________. - Answer-cockpit locker
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an ________ ________ may be fitted to the
rudder post to allow steering to resume. - Answer-emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _________, where water may
accumulate at lowest point. - Answer-bildge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all ________
when leaving the boat unattended. - Answer-seacocks
Type "B" fire extinguisher are used to combat _______ based fires. - Answer-flammable
liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _______ volts _______
power, which is provided by the house _______. - Answer-12v, DC, battery
When connected to ______ (110volts, ac), the battery voltage is maintained using a
battery ________. While motoring, the engine-mounted _________ charges the
batteries. - Answer-shorepower, charger, altenator
The battery __________ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be
made between house and ________ battery banks. - Answer-selector, starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter ______. -
Answer-pins
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that ______ is flowing out of
the _______ outlet. - Answer-water, exhaust
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _______ supply. - Answer-fuel
, When shifting from froward to reverse gear (or visa versa) it is critical to pause in the
________ for a second or two to allow the engine to return to idel speed. - Answer-
nuetral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop______. - Answer-wash
The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engines is in
reverse gear is a called prop______. - Answer-walk
When the engine is in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will likely cause the stern
to walk to _______. - Answer-port
A vessel with divers in the water may display either a ____________ flag (red with
diagonal white stripe) or international code flag _______ (vertical white and blue
swallowtail) - Answer-recreational diver, "A"
The two pieces that connect the rigging to the deck is called __________ - Answer-
chainplate, turnbuckle
The inside floor of the boat is called the ________. - Answer-Cabin sole
The _____ has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the _____, _______, and
passengers. - Answer-Captain, vessel, crew
A safety ________ may be made of webbing or line and has a clip on either end. One
end commonly attaches to a safety _______ worn by the crew, the other end is secured
to a strong pad-eye or _________. - Answer-tether, harness, jackline
It is advisable to wear a life jacket in the following situations. - Answer-bad weather,
heavy seas, cold seawater temperature, nighttime, leaving the cockpit, not feeling well
Other than the federally required items, ASA recommends the following additional
equipment be carried on board. - Answer-VHF radio, cell phone, spare lines, navigation
charts, plotting tools, anchor, binoculars, knife, first-aid kit, tool kit, flashlight, radar
reflector, boathook, softwood plugs, bilge pump, bucket
The amount of oil in the auxiliary _______ may be checked by withdrawing the ______,
wiping it clean, then reinserting and removing again to check the level. - Answer-engine,
dipstick
The raw-water _______ helps prevent grass, seaweed, and other undesirable debris
from entering the engine's _______ system. - Answer-strainer, cooling
To help prevent diesel fuel spills, it is better to fill the tank _______. - Answer-slowly
