Deck exam

What must registration number be displayed? A. Bow C. Stern B. Engine D. Transom

A. Bow

The duty to render assistance to another boat or boater involved in an accident only applies when? A. Doing so would not endanger your own boat or passengers B. The other boat has run aground C. You have contributed to the accident D. The boats operator is at fault

A. Doing so would not endanger your own boat or passengers

When paddling a canoe at night, which piece of equipment should be carried to help avoid a collision? A. Flashlight B. Flares C. Compass D. Binoculars

A. Flashlight

When reboarding a PWC after a fall, how should it be rolled? A. In the direction marked on the hull B. In clockwise direction C. In a counter clockwise direction D. Upright, away from the waves

A. In the direction marked on the hull

Which safety precaution should first be taken by a boat operating when boating in stormy weather ? A. Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDs B. Close all the hatches C. Broadcast a "MAYDAY" D. Immediately ask the coast Guard for help

A. Make sure alll aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDS

What should you do if your boat capsizes? A. Stay with the boat B. Swim for shore C. Swim toward the last vessel you passed D. Tread water to reduce the risk of hypothermia

A. Stay with the boat

If your inboard/outboard boats run aground and is not leaking, you should shift the weight away from the point of impact and? A. Stop the engine and lift the outdrive B. Put the boat in reverse and gun the engine C. Put the boat in forward and gun the engine D. Keep the engine running and drop anchor

A. Stop the engine and lift the outdrive

What does the letter "B" on a B-1 fire extinguisher indicate A. The type of fire it is designed to extinguish B. The size of the extinguisher C. The capacity of the extinguisher D. The type of mount to be used with the extinguisher

A. The type of fire it is designed to extinguish

What should you do to avoid capsizing or swamping? A. Load passengers and gear on the bow B. Anchor from the bow, rather than the stern C. Load passengers and gear in the stern D. Anchor from the stern, rather than the bow

B. Anchor from the bow, rather than the stern

In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate? A. Bow B. Bilge C. Stern D. Cockpit

B. Bilge

Under which conditions do most boating accidents occur? A. During late evening or nighttime rain B. During clam, clear weather with light winds C. During sudden lightning or thunderstorms D. During rough water with winds

B. During clam, clear weather with light winds

The proper method for anchoring is to slowly lower the anchor? A. From the stern B. From the bow C. Over the port side D. From the starboard quarter

B. From the bow

Which is a recommended water-skiing safety practice? A. Wearing a helmet when skiing at night B. Holding up a ski after falling C. Skiing close to docks or other boats D. Wrapping the tow rope around one wrist

B. Holding up a ski after falling

The danger of hypothermia is greatest for a person in which situation ? A. Out in the wind B. Immersed in cold water C. Boating at night D. Exposed to cold air

B. Immersed in cold water

When returning to port from seaward and you see a red buoy, how should you respond? A. Keep the buoy on your port side B. Keep the buoy on your starboard side C. Stay clear of buoy entirely D. Stay at least 10 boat lengths away from the buoy

B. Keep the buoy on your starboard side

Which device(s) must vessels have aboard when operating between sunset and sunrise? A. A VHF radio B. Navigation lights C. A minimum of two sound- producing devices D. A flare gun

B. Navigation lights

How many fire extinguisher are required aboard an 18-foot powerboat with installed fuel tanks? A. None B. One C. Two D. Three

B. One

What is the purpose of then safety lanyard on pwc? A. To keep a throwable PFD from falling overboard B. To shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard C. To keep the operator from falling overboard D. To secure the PWC to its trailer to prevent theft

B. To shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard

The USCG requires which type of fire extinguisher to be on board a PWC? A. Type A B. Type B C. Type C D. Type D

B. Type B

When is USCG- approved PFD considered not serviceable? A. When it has oil stains on it B. When it has a rip or tear C. When it has been in salt water D. When it is over five years old

B. When it has a rip or tear

Regulatory and information makers are easily identified through which features? A. Vertical black and white B. White color with orange geometric shapes C. Triangular shape and red lettering D. Yellow square or triangular symbol

B. White color with orange geometric shapes

To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species, it is best to clean your boat? A. Before you leave home B. When you get back home C. Before you leave the ramp area D. Prior to launching at a different waterway

C. Before you leave the ramp area

On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment ( life jackets, fire extinguisher, visual distress signals, radio, etc.) should be reviewed before departure with which persons ? A. Paid crew members B. All non swimmers C. Everyone aboard D. Adults age 21 and over

C. Everyone aboard

Which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats? A. Being run over by large boats B. Being swamped by waves and sinking C. Falling overboard and drowning D. Loading the boat with to many people

C. Falling overboard and drowning

When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you watch your wake? A. It may be used to estimate boat speed B. It should not be more than three inches high C. It may cause personal injury or damage

C. It may cause personal injury or damage

Which is a characteristic of a type ||| PFD? A. It is designed to be used as a throwable device B. It is considered a good rough-water of-shore PFD C. It will not turn most unconscious wearers face-up D. It has greater buoyancy than all other PFDs

C. It will not turn most unconscious wearers face-up

How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers? A. Depth perception becomes sharper? B. Reasoning ability becomes quicker C. Physical reactions become slower D. Balance and sense of direction improve

C. Physical reactions become slower

What does a boats capacity plate designate? A. The vessel registration number B. The maximum propeller diameter C. The maximum number of persons and weight the boat should carry D. The size and capacity of the fuel tank

C. The maximum number of person and weight the boat should carry.

What should bilges be kept clean and free of trash? A. To comply with local ordinances B. To meet state licensing requirements C. To reduce the risk of fire D. To comply with the boat

C. To reduce the risk of fire

How should hypothermia victims be treated? A. With small amounts of caffeine B. With a bath in very hot water C. With medical treatment D. With a vigorous massage

C. With medical treatment

Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm ? A. A decrease in wind speed B. A glassy sheen on the water surface C. The development of a fog bank D. A buildup of dark clouds

D. A buildup of dark clouds

A float plan should contain what information? A. A pre departure checklist B. A national weather service storm advisory signal listings C. Coast Guard emergency radio frequencies D. A date and time to contact the authorities

D. A date and time to contact the authorities

Where should you aim a fire extinguisher stream when the extinguishing a fire? A. Aim at the top of the fire and use little motion B. Aim toward the center of the fire and use a circular motion C. Aim at the edge of the fire and use a rapid motion D. Aim at the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion

D. Aim at the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion

Where may untreated human waste be dumped overboard while on inland water? A. In rivers with fast currents B. In natural lake not created by dams C. In lakes with rivers flowing in and out D. It may never be dumped in inland waters

D. It may never be dumped in inland waters

Which is the best precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning? A. Install a smoke alarm B. Run the engine blower when underway C. Stay in the stern area of the vessel when underway D. Keep air flowing through the vessel

D. Keep air flowing through the vessel

What safety precaution should you take while filling the fuel tank of a gasoline-powered boat? A. Open all doors, windows and portholes B. Keep a water hose running to flush overboard any fuels spills C. Only allow smoking downwind of the fueling D. Keep engines, motors and fans turned off

D. Keep engines, motors and fans turned off

Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? A. Over- streering B. Under- streering C. Running at maximum throttle D. Letting off the throttle control

D. Letting off the throttle control

What should you do before starting an inboard gasline engine ? A. Prime the fuel pump B. Open all doors and windows C. Close the fuel shut-off valve D. Operate the blower for at least four minutes

D. Operate the blower for at least four minutes

What is the first thing you should do after retrieving a boat onto a trailer ? A. Check that the trailer lights are working B. Secure any items that are loose in the boat C. Transfer all gear from the boat to the vehicle D. Pull the trailer well away from the boat ramp

D. Pull the trailer well away from the boat ramp

When selecting a PFD, what should be the most important consideration? A. Price B. Color C. Uniformity D. Size

D. Size