ASA 103 Exam Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions
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ASA 103
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ASA 103
ASA 103 Exam Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions
What is the primary purpose of a boat's bilge pump?
A) To keep the deck clean
B) To remove water from the hull
C) To increase speed
D) To provide stability
B) To remove water from the hull
What is a key characteristic of a cat...
ASA 103 Exam Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions
What is the primary purpose of a boat's bilge pump?
A) To keep the deck clean
B) To remove water from the hull
C) To increase speed
D) To provide stability
✔✔B) To remove water from the hull
What is a key characteristic of a catamaran?
A) Single hull design
B) Two hulls connected by a platform
C) Deep keel for stability
D) High mast height
✔✔B) Two hulls connected by a platform
What does the term "right of way" mean in boating?
A) The ability to sail in any direction
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,B) The rules that determine which boat has the priority to proceed
C) The speed limit on waterways
D) The right to anchor anywhere
✔✔B) The rules that determine which boat has the priority to proceed
What type of knot is commonly used for tying two lines together?
A) Bowline
B) Clove hitch
C) Square knot
D) Cleat hitch
✔✔C) Square knot
What does it mean to "heave to" when sailing?
A) To increase speed
B) To stop the boat in a controlled manner
C) To change direction quickly
D) To adjust the sails
✔✔B) To stop the boat in a controlled manner
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,Which instrument is essential for determining a boat's speed through the water?
A) Compass
B) Knot meter
C) Depth sounder
D) GPS
✔✔B) Knot meter
What is the correct procedure for performing a man-overboard recovery?
A) Speed away from the victim
B) Circle around the victim and approach from downwind
C) Drop anchor immediately
D) Turn back and head directly towards the victim
✔✔B) Circle around the victim and approach from downwind
What is the significance of the color coding on navigation buoys?
A) It indicates the distance from shore
B) It represents different weather conditions
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, C) It helps determine safe navigational routes
D) It designates speed limits in the area
✔✔C) It helps determine safe navigational routes
What does the term "draft" refer to in boating?
A) The length of the boat
B) The depth of water needed to float the boat
C) The angle of the sails
D) The weight of the cargo
✔✔B) The depth of water needed to float the boat
Which safety equipment is required on all recreational boats?
A) Fire extinguisher
B) Compass
C) Depth sounder
D) Sunshade
✔✔A) Fire extinguisher
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