What does a capacity plate indicate? correct answers Safe load limit
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow? correct answers In front of you
The helm is what onboard a boat? correct answers The mechanism controlling speed and direction
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What does a capacity plate indicate? correct answers Safe load limit
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow? correct answers In front of you
The helm is what onboard a boat? correct answers The mechanism controlling speed and
direction
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side? correct answers On
your right
A planing hull has which of the following characteristics? correct answers It is designed to ride
on top of the water
Where must registration numbers be displayed? correct answers Bow
What is another name for the boat's serial number? correct answers Hull identification number
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? correct answers
Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats longer than what size? correct
answers 26 feet
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species?
correct answers Before you leave the ramp area
What should you do with a torn life jacket? correct answers Discard and replace it - do not
attempt to fix it
When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important consideration? correct answers
Size
What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for life jackets? correct answers
Straps and zippers work
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor? correct answers Prevents
explosions on inboard gasoline engines
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket during what activity? correct
answers At all times when on the water
, Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy? correct answers A PFD
for each person aboard
What does a red and green light indicate when seen together at night? correct answers A sailboat
is heading straight at you
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat? correct answers
A whistle or horn
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals? correct answers Flares are rated for
day, night or combined day/night use
When operating a VHF marine radio, when should the term MAYDAY be used? correct answers
When in imminent danger
What should a boater do with a float plan? correct answers Give it to a friend or relative ashore
Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse? correct answers A
sudden drop in temperature
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in stormy
weather? correct answers Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved life jackets
What should you do if caught in severe storm conditions? correct answers Put on your life jacket
if it's not on already
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for a
gasoline-powered boat? correct answers Examination of thru-hull fittings for signs of leakage or
corrosion
What is the first thing you should do after retrieving a boat onto a trailer? correct answers Pull
the trailer well away from the boat ramp
When retrieving a boat at a ramp what should be avoided? correct answers Power loading onto
the trailer
Which of the following actions is the best to take when fueling an outboard boat with a portable
tank? correct answers Place the tank on the dock or on shore to fill it
What safety precaution should you take while filling the fuel tank of a gasoline-powered boat?
correct answers Keep engines, motors, and fans turned off
Which one of the following poses a great danger? correct answers Leaking fuel lines
Which of the following will increase the effects of alcohol and drugs when boating? correct
answers Vibration
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