Certification Exam
What is good for cleaning your vessel and does not harm lakes or rivers?
non-phosphate products
You are boating in rough waters. If you have an emergency, rescue may take a while. Which type of PFD is recommended?
offshore life jacket
You are caught in severe weather while boating. Where should you seat your passengers?
on the floor close to the centerline
Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate?
single-hull boats less than 20 feet in length.
When boating on coastal waters, it is important to be aware of the tides. What can tides cause?
strong currents
All fire extinguishers are labeled with a letter and a number. What does the number indicate?
the relative size of the extinguisher
You are towing a skier with a PWC and have an observer on board. How many people must the PWC be rated to carry?
three
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
to avoid collisions
A passenger on your boat falls overboard. What should you do while this person is being pulled back into the boat?
to stop the engine
What color is a boat's sternlight?
white
Which of the following is a reason to file an accident report?
$100 or more
What is the suggested safe distance a vessel should stay from a diver-down flag?
100
A person is operating a vessel south of Interstate Highway 10. What distance should an operator maintain when jumping another vessel's wake or following a water-skier?
100 feet
At what age must a person be accompanied by someone who is at least 21 years old?
12 years and younger
What is the safest way to float if your small craft capsizes?
Float on your back on the upstream side of the craft.
Your boat capsizes but remains afloat. What should you do?
Hang onto the boat or climb onto it.
To minimize the risk of an accident, what should you do if your group plans to consume alcohol?
Have a non-drinker operate the vessel.
What causes hypothermia?
Losing body heat faster than it can be produced
Your boat runs aground at high speed. What should you do FIRST?
Make sure no one is injured.
You are operating during a period of restricted visibility. What should you do?
Operate with caution and slow to "no wake speed".
What safety practice is required for children 12 years old and younger whenever they are underway on a vessel less than 26 feet in length?
PFD
Which of the following is legal for PWC?
PFD
Which PFDs would be considered readily accessible?
PFDs located within easy reach of everyone on board
You are retrieving your boat from the water. What should you do to prevent a traffic jam on the boat ramp?
Pull your boat away from the ramp to prepare it for the drive home.
What is a good safety precaution when fueling your boat?
Sniff for fumes after fueling and before starting the engine.
What is every vessel operator required to do?
Take all necessary action to avoid a collision.
A motorboat is approaching a sailboat head-on. What should the motorboat do?
Take early action to keep well away from the sailboat.
What is the risk when a PWC passes too closely behind another boat?
The other boat may create a blind spot for the PWC operator.
What should you require from others who operate your vessel?
They operate the vessel responsibly
What is the first action required of a boat operator who is involved in a boating accident?
To provide assistance
If on federally controlled waters in Mississippi, which vessels are required to carry on board some way of making an efficient sound signal?
all
Which of these actions is a homeland security violation?
approaching within 100 yards of a U.S. Navy boat
A skier is being towed behind a boat. Who has responsibility for avoiding other boats and hazards?
boat operator
Who is responsible for explaining proper waste disposal procedures to passengers on a boat?
boat operator
If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock, which line should you secure first?
bow line
By law, what have you consented to by operating a vessel on Mississippi waters?
breathilizer
How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
by watching and listening
What is the best way to reboard a PWC in the water?
from the rear of the PWC over the stern
How are can buoys marked?
green with odd numbers
What piece of equipment on a boat is most important in preventing propeller strike injuries?
ignition safety switch lanyard
When should you discard a PFD?
when it has a torn strap
What colors appear on a mooring buoy?
white with a blue band
What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat?
wind and water conditions
What should be included on a float plan?
your plans for the water outing
What safety precaution should you take when hunting from a boat?
Always remain seated while shooting.
When is the best time to wear a PFD?
At all times
What should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel?
Avoid making a large wake.
What should a PWC operator do to minimize the risk of accident or injury?
Be aware of all traffic in the boating area.
When you are boating on a lake and the weather turns bad, what should you do first?
Be sure all on board are wearing USCG-approved PFDs.
What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way vessel?
maintain course and speed unless the give way vessel does not take action
Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency?
maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic
How does alcohol affect you when you are operating a boat?
makes it more likely that you will have an accident
Which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist?
making sure you have enough PFDs
Which of the following vessels must be registered to operate legally on Mississippi public waters?
motorboat
What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?
moving around the boat while underway
Which type of anchor has little holding power?
mushroom-style
What type of fire can be put out safely with water?
paper
Which of the following visual distress signals is approved for use at night?
red flare
What condition is often confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning?
seasickness
What should you do to prevent the discharge of untreated waste from a Type I or Type Il marine sanitation device (MSD)?
secure