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ASA 104 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS|
GRADE A| 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS)(2025/ 2026 UPDATE)
The _ style mainsail is hoisted with a halyard, where in in-mast furling mainsail is deployed
using an _ - ANS ✓Classic, outhaul
When setting a roller furling jib, it is important to control the rate at which the sail deploys by
taking a turn on the _ line around a winch to prevent overrides from occurring in the furling _
- ANS ✓Furling, drum
Overpowered sails create excessive _____ to which a boat responds by turning into the wind.
This response is known as _____ _____. - ANS ✓heeling, weather helm
To maintain a straight course with excessive weather helm, it is necessary to hold the _____
at a large angle, which causes drag and slows the boat. - ANS ✓rudder
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by _____ (heading up until the gust
pasts) or ease the _____ using the sheet or traveler. - ANS ✓feathering (or luffing), mainsail
When sailing on a broad reach in gusts, steer farther downwind to reduce the ______ wind
speed. - ANS ✓apparent
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In constant true-wind conditions, as you head up from a downwind course to an _____ course
you will experience more _____ due to the increased apparent wind, and it may be necessary
to _____ the sails. - ANS ✓upwind, heeling, reef
When sailing downwind, a _____ holds the boom to leeward to stop it swinging around in
lumpy seas and to prevent an accidental _____. - ANS ✓preventer, jibe
Prior to reefing, it is possible to de-power the sails by any or all of three methods: decreasing
the sails angle of _____, adding _____, and flattening the sails - ANS ✓attack, twist
Prepare your boat and crew for heavy weather by securely stowing gear, donning _____,
harnesses and _____, and adjusting the sail plan by _____. - ANS ✓PFDs (or life jackets),
tethers, reefing
_ is a technique using the engine and a mainsail only, it uses the increased _ wind to
contribute toward both _ and stability - ANS ✓Motor sailing, apparent, speed
A Skipper is responsible for the safety of the _______ and _____. While he may delegate
tasks to an experienced ______, the skipper will always be held responsible. - ANS ✓Crew,
boat, crewmember
List 4 important items fo emergency equipment - ANS ✓PFDs, bilge pumps, flares, radio
When controlling a dock line from on board, take at least one _ around a cleat to take the load
and avoid rope burn - ANS ✓Turn
ASA 104
ASA 104
ASA 104 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS|
GRADE A| 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS)(2025/ 2026 UPDATE)
The _ style mainsail is hoisted with a halyard, where in in-mast furling mainsail is deployed
using an _ - ANS ✓Classic, outhaul
When setting a roller furling jib, it is important to control the rate at which the sail deploys by
taking a turn on the _ line around a winch to prevent overrides from occurring in the furling _
- ANS ✓Furling, drum
Overpowered sails create excessive _____ to which a boat responds by turning into the wind.
This response is known as _____ _____. - ANS ✓heeling, weather helm
To maintain a straight course with excessive weather helm, it is necessary to hold the _____
at a large angle, which causes drag and slows the boat. - ANS ✓rudder
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by _____ (heading up until the gust
pasts) or ease the _____ using the sheet or traveler. - ANS ✓feathering (or luffing), mainsail
When sailing on a broad reach in gusts, steer farther downwind to reduce the ______ wind
speed. - ANS ✓apparent
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In constant true-wind conditions, as you head up from a downwind course to an _____ course
you will experience more _____ due to the increased apparent wind, and it may be necessary
to _____ the sails. - ANS ✓upwind, heeling, reef
When sailing downwind, a _____ holds the boom to leeward to stop it swinging around in
lumpy seas and to prevent an accidental _____. - ANS ✓preventer, jibe
Prior to reefing, it is possible to de-power the sails by any or all of three methods: decreasing
the sails angle of _____, adding _____, and flattening the sails - ANS ✓attack, twist
Prepare your boat and crew for heavy weather by securely stowing gear, donning _____,
harnesses and _____, and adjusting the sail plan by _____. - ANS ✓PFDs (or life jackets),
tethers, reefing
_ is a technique using the engine and a mainsail only, it uses the increased _ wind to
contribute toward both _ and stability - ANS ✓Motor sailing, apparent, speed
A Skipper is responsible for the safety of the _______ and _____. While he may delegate
tasks to an experienced ______, the skipper will always be held responsible. - ANS ✓Crew,
boat, crewmember
List 4 important items fo emergency equipment - ANS ✓PFDs, bilge pumps, flares, radio
When controlling a dock line from on board, take at least one _ around a cleat to take the load
and avoid rope burn - ANS ✓Turn
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