Boating Exam Test (60+ Questions) With
100% Correct And Verified Answers
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. - Correct Answer-
Left
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. - Correct
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 - Correct Answer-b) displacement and
planing
Name three basic hull shapes. - Correct Answer-I) Round
Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
What are the four length classes of vessels? - Correct
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
List the four basic types of engines. - Correct Answer-I)
Outboard
II) Inboard
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, 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 - Correct Answer-c) automotive engines
adapted for marine use
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be
___. - Correct Answer-Inboard Vessels
Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and
requirements of other vessels.
True / False - Correct Answer-False
An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under
pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel. -
Correct Answer-Impeller
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an
outboard powerboat? - Correct Answer-I) Capacity in
pounds or number of people
II) Recommended maximum horsepower
List three things that should be included on your float plan
before you embark on an extended outing. - Correct
Answer-I) Vessel's description; give number, size, make, etc.
II) Number, names, and addresses of passengers
III) Trip plan
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