Boating practice test 5

1. In what format must the required certificate of number be kept on board the vessel?

1. Only in hard copy form.
2. Only in digital form.
3. In hard copy or digital form.
4. It does not need to be kept on board if the number is displayed on the hull.

2. When a vessel is used by a manufacturer or dealer for testing or demonstrating purposes, how may the required number be displayed?

1. It must be painted directly onto the hull in permanent ink.
2. It may be painted on or attached to removable plates that are temporarily but firmly attached.
3. It must be displayed only on the stern of the vessel.
4. It must be printed on a temporary paper tag hung from the bow.

3. When a power-driven vessel is leaving a dock or berth, what sound signal is required?

1. One prolonged blast
2. Two short blasts
3. One short blast followed by one prolonged blast
4. Five short and rapid blasts

4. If the operator of a vessel is unable to submit the required casualty or accident report, who is responsible for submitting it?

1. The nearest Coast Guard station
2. The owner of the vessel
3. The person who witnessed the accident
4. The insurance company of the vessel

5. How does the federal regulation regarding alcohol and drugs interact with state laws concerning recreational vessels?

1. It pre-empts state laws, requiring operators to follow only federal standards.
2. It does not pre-empt enforcement by a State of its applicable laws and regulations.
3. It overrides state laws only during periods of restricted visibility.
4. It applies only if the state has not enacted its own specific boating laws.

6. For a recreational vessel more than 65 feet in length, how many 20-B fire extinguishers are required for the machinery space based on engine horsepower?

1. One extinguisher for every 500 brake horsepower.
2. One extinguisher for every 1,000 brake horsepower or fraction, up to a maximum of six.
3. Two extinguishers for every 1,000 brake horsepower.
4. Exactly four extinguishers regardless of horsepower.

7. Which environmental factors are listed as considerations when determining if a risk of collision exists?

1. The state of wind, sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards
2. The color of the sky and the time of day
3. The type of engine installed on the vessel
4. The number of passengers currently on board

8. Which of the following is an authorized term for describing the engine drive type of a vessel?

1. Sterndrive
2. Water jet
3. Diesel
4. Plastic

9. When identifying the fuel type of your vessel in a report, which term is authorized by the regulations?

1. Gas
2. Propeller
3. Sail
4. Wood

10. You are operating a power-driven vessel and intend to overtake another vessel on its starboard side. What signal should you sound?

1. One short blast
2. Two short blasts
3. One prolonged blast
4. Five short and rapid blasts

11. What is the definition of 'Inland Waters' for the purpose of these navigation rules?

1. Navigable waters of the United States shoreward of the navigational demarcation lines dividing the high seas from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the United States and the waters of the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary
2. All bodies of water within the continental United States regardless of connection to the sea
3. Only the waters surrounding major coastal cities and harbors
4. Any waterway that is not part of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

12. What is the recommended practice for a marine employer when determining reasonable cause for a chemical test, when practicable?

1. Rely solely on the operator's self-assessment.
2. Base the determination on observation by two persons.
3. Wait until the operator finishes their shift.
4. Use a breathalyzer immediately without visual observation.

13. Under what specific condition is a sailing vessel of less than 20 meters in length exempt from exhibiting anchor lights and shapes?

1. When at anchor in a special anchorage area designated by the Coast Guard.
2. When at anchor in any narrow channel or fairway.
3. When anchored in open water more than 1 mile from shore.
4. When the vessel is under oars.

14. How does a WIG craft operating on the water surface comply with the navigation rules?

1. As a power-driven vessel
2. As a sailing vessel
3. As a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
4. As a vessel engaged in fishing

15. What is the required action for every vessel when navigating in restricted visibility regarding speed?

1. Proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions
2. Maintain maximum speed to clear the area quickly
3. Stop engines immediately upon hearing a fog signal
4. Reduce speed to half of the normal cruising speed

16. If necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess a situation, what is the prescribed action regarding speed?

1. Slacken speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion.
2. Increase speed to get past the other vessel quickly.
3. Maintain current speed and steer hard to port.
4. Turn off the engine and drift with the current.

17. You are operating a power-driven vessel that is underway but stopped and making no way through the water in restricted visibility. What sound signal should you make at intervals of not more than 2 minutes?

1. Two prolonged blasts in succession, with an interval of about 2 seconds between them
2. One prolonged blast
3. Three blasts in succession, namely, one prolonged followed by two short blasts
4. Four blasts in succession, namely, one prolonged followed by three short blasts

18. When is a vessel considered a 'sailing vessel' under the Inland Navigation Rules?

1. When it is under sail, even if propelling machinery is being used.
2. When it is under sail and propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used.
3. Only when it has no propelling machinery fitted.
4. When it is moving faster than any other vessel in the vicinity.

19. A vessel under oars is underway at night and chooses not to exhibit the specific lights prescribed for sailing vessels. What alternative lighting requirement must the operator meet?

1. The operator must turn off all lights to reduce glare.
2. The operator must exhibit an all-round white light or have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light.
3. The operator must display a single green light at the bow.
4. The operator is exempt from displaying any lights if the vessel is under 12 meters.

20. What is the required nature of any action taken to avoid collision according to the rules?

1. It must be positive, made in ample time, and with due regard to good seamanship
2. It must be minimal to save fuel and time
3. It must be delayed until the other vessel makes a move
4. It must be strictly limited to changing speed only

21. A recreational power-driven vessel of 15 meters in length is underway. According to the regulations, which sound signaling appliances must this vessel be provided with?

1. Only a whistle.
2. A whistle and a bell.
3. A whistle, a bell, and a gong.
4. Only a bell and a gong.

22. A recreational barge is moored in a well-illuminated area. According to the regulations, what lighting requirement applies to this vessel?

1. It must display two unobstructed all-round white lights visible for at least 1 nautical mile.
2. It is exempt from the lighting requirements of this Rule.
3. It must display a single all-round white light visible for 2 miles.
4. It must display a flashing yellow light synchronized with its whistle.

23. What information must the operator provide immediately when notifying authorities of a death or disappearance resulting from a vessel occurrence?

1. Only the date and time of the occurrence
2. The date, time, exact location, names of persons involved, and vessel number/name
3. Only the name of the vessel and the owner's contact information
4. A written report submitted within 30 days

24. What is the requirement for a vessel crossing a narrow channel or fairway regarding vessels that can only navigate within that channel?

1. The crossing vessel must cross at a right angle to minimize time in the channel.
2. The crossing vessel must not cross if doing so impedes the passage of the vessel navigating within the channel.
3. The crossing vessel has priority if they are larger than the vessel in the channel.
4. The crossing vessel must sound one prolonged blast before entering the channel.

25. For a recreational boat that is 16 feet or more in length, what is the requirement for visual distress signals regarding day and night use?

1. Only devices suitable for day use are required.
2. Only devices suitable for night use are required.
3. Devices suitable for day use and devices suitable for night use, or devices suitable for both, must be carried.
4. No visual distress signals are required if the boat is under 20 feet.

26. When using light signals to supplement whistle signals during a maneuver, what is the required duration for each flash?

1. About 0.5 seconds.
2. About 1 second.
3. About 2 seconds.
4. About 3 seconds.

27. According to the reporting requirements, which of these is an authorized term to describe the hull material of a vessel?

1. Fiberglass
2. Inboard
3. Diesel
4. Manual

28. According to the regulations for recreational vessels more than 65 feet in length, what is the maximum number of 20-B fire extinguishers that must be carried in the machinery space, regardless of the total brake horsepower?

1. There is no maximum limit; one is required for every 1,000 brake horsepower.
2. Not more than six such extinguishers are required to be carried.
3. Exactly four extinguishers are required regardless of horsepower.
4. One extinguisher is required for every 500 brake horsepower.

29. What is the obligation of a vessel required not to impede the passage of another vessel when approaching so as to involve risk of collision?

1. The obligation is relieved if the other vessel is a large commercial ship.
2. The vessel must take early action to allow sufficient sea room for the safe passage of the other vessel.
3. The vessel may stop completely to allow the other vessel to pass without maneuvering.
4. The vessel must wait until the other vessel has passed before taking any action.

30. What equipment requirement applies to semi-portable extinguishers to ensure effective coverage of the protected space?

1. They must be fitted with a suitable hose and nozzle, or other practicable means.
2. They must be stored in a heated compartment.
3. They must have a pressure gauge visible from the helm.
4. They must be replaced every five years regardless of condition.

31. You are operating a recreational vessel that is 18 feet long. According to the regulations, what is the minimum requirement for Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) on board?

1. One wearable PFD per person and one throwable PFD.
2. One wearable PFD per person only.
3. One throwable PFD per person only.
4. One wearable PFD per person and two throwable PFDs.