NJ Boating Test Exam Questions and Answers (2024 /
2025) | 100% Correct Verified Answers
1. How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be
dis- played? CORRECT ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER- on both
sides of the bow
2. What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? CORRECT
ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER- weight and chest size
3. Information on the capacity plate CORRECT ANSWER CORRECT
ANSWER- number of people, max weight, sometimes max horsepower
4. Best way to find out about local hazards CORRECT ANSWER
CORRECT ANSWER- nautical chart
5. Minimum age to operate a PWC CORRECT ANSWER CORRECT
ANSWER- 16 years old
6. Type of PFD that turns most people face up CORRECT ANSWER
CORRECT ANSWER- off-shore PFD (type 1)
7. Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety
informa- tion? CORRECT ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER- the
operator
8. Best place to store a fire extinguisher CORRECT ANSWER CORRECT
ANSWER- in an easily accessible place
9. When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? CORRECT
ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER- when it is torn
10. What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? CORRECT
ANSWER increases the likeli- hood of an accident
11. In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18
, foot boat? CORRECT ANSWER USCG approved visual distress
signal, PFD, throwable device
12. sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters CORRECT
ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER-
horn or whistle
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