ASA 104 Flashcards
Boats traveling to a foreign country should plan to enter at an official port of entry when possible.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Which of the following documents may be required by Customs and Immigration?
A. Boat registration/documentation and crew medical records
B. Boat registration/documentation and crew passports
C. Boat survey and crew passports
D. Boat survey and crew medical records
B. Boat registration/documentation and crew passports
Recommended treatment for a crewmember suffering from heat exhaustion is:
A. Gradual warming and hot drinks
B. Rapid cooling and hydration
C. Massage and vigorous exercise
D. Cold compresses and vigorous exercise
B. Rapid cooling and hydration
Which of the following conditions could aggravate seasickness?
A. Alcohol consumption
B. Excess sleep
C. Fresh air
D. Scanning the horizon
A. Alcohol consumption
A charter cruising boat should be stocked with spare fuel filters and an alternator belt.
A. True
B. False
A. True
While a diesel engine’s fuel consumption remains stable with constant RPM, the boat’s range under power may be affected by all EXCEPT:
A. Wind and sea conditions
B. Marine growth on the hull
C. Charging batteries while underway
D. Onboard weight
C. Charging batteries while underway
Returning from a day trip to a nearby anchorage you find that 1.3 gallons of fuel have been used. Your log indicates that you motored for 1 hour and 45 minutes. What was your approximate fuel consumption rate?
A. 1.11 gph
B. 0.74 gph
C. 0.90 gph
D. 1.35 gph
B. 0.74 gph
Your boat’s 18 gallon fuel tank is full, and you plan to keep 1/3 of a tank in reserve. Your fuel consumption rate is 0.75 gph at 2200 rpm (yielding approximately 6 knot cruising speed), and there are no additional factors affecting range. Be sure to retain 1/3 tank in reserve. At 2200 rpm, what is your approximate cruising range, in hours and distance?
A. 16 hours, 54 nm
B. 16 hours, 96 nm
C. 9 hours, 54 nm
D. 9 hours, 96 nm
B. 16 hours, 96 nm
When provisioning the boat for charter, plan on these quantities of fresh water (per person/per day):
A. 2 gallons for drinking; 5 gallons for bathing, washing, cooking
B. 2 gallons for drinking; 2 gallons for bathing, washing, cooking
C. ½ gallon for drinking; 3 gallons for bathing, washing, cooking
D. ½ gallon for drinking; 5 gallons for bathing, washing, cooking
D. ½ gallon for drinking; 5 gallons for bathing, washing, cooking
After using a marine propane stove, turn off the gas solenoid first and let the remaining gas burn off, then turn the stove off.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Propane systems usually have a _______ in the propane locker that turns the propane gas off when the stove is not in use.
A. Injector pump
B. Regulator
C. Solenoid
D. Check valve
C. Solenoid
To increase safety when cooking underway, use the __________ to keep the marine stove level when heeling.
A. Dish cloths
B. Gimbals
C. Solenoid
D. Fiddles
B. Gimbals
Waste from marine heads should not be discharged in US Inland Waters or within _______ of the US coastline.
A. 3 miles
B. 5 miles
C. 10 miles
D. 25 miles
A. 3 miles
In regulated waters, prevent overboard discharge of waste by:
A. Limiting waste to liquid only
B. Securing the “Y” valve or holding tank discharge handle
C. Using plenty of paper products to absorb waste in the holding tank
D. Using an enzyme to purify the holding tank
B. Securing the “Y” valve or holding tank discharge handle
To flush a marine head while in US Inland Waters, first pump in some water and then pump sufficiently to ensure the waste reaches the:
A. Bilge pump
B. Sump pump
C. Holding tank
D. Macerator
C. Holding tank
To pump out a marine holding tank, unscrew the waste deck plate and then hold the pumpout nozzle firmly in the outlet before opening the valve.
A. True
B. False
A. True
A freshwater pump cycling on and off when no one is using water may indicate:
A. Normal operation of the freshwater system
B. A leak or an open faucet
C. Full water tanks
D. Water in the bilge
B. A leak or an open faucet
Because marine refrigerators are a big draw of 12V DC power, it is unlikely you will have sufficient stored electricity to run the refrigeration 24/7 while sailing or anchored out without recharging the batteries.
A. True
B. False
A. True
A seacock with the handle at right angles to the body of the connected pipe is in the open position.
A. True
B. False
B. False
An automatic bilge pump submersed in a wet bilge should be switched OFF when unattended.
A. True
B. False
B. False
On a boat’s electrical control panel, the circuits are activated and protected by circuit breakers.
A. True
B. False
A. True
To preclude dropping a live power cord into the water, connect the shore power cable to the boat first, and then connect the cable to the power outlet on the dock.
A. True
B. False
A. True
The “house” (12 volt) electrical system operates on _______ .
A. Alternating current (A/C)
B. Direct current (D/C)
C. Shore power
D. Generator
B. Direct current (D/C)
When at anchor, or moored without shore power, you should not allow the bank of house batteries to run below 50% capacity.
A. True
B. False
A. True
What should be the first response if nothing happens when the engine start switch is activated?
A. Jump the batteries
B. Check water levels in the batteries
C. Ensure the battery switch is ON
D. Crosswire to use the domestic battery
C. Ensure the battery switch is ON
Once a diesel engine is started and running smoothly, it is advisable to turn OFF the engine battery to preserve its charge.
A. True
B. False
B. False
The purpose of the primary fuel filter is to:
A. Separate oil from the fuel
B. Remove water and dirt particles from the fuel
C. Moderate fuel consumption
D. Precisely mix fuel with air
B. Remove water and dirt particles from the fuel
The _________ draws diesel fuel from the tank through the secondary filter, and can be operated manually to prime the fuel system and bleed air bubbles.
A. Air pump
B. Exhaust pump
C. Bilge pump
D. Lift pump
D. Lift pump
Fuel exiting the injector pump is under considerably higher pressure than fuel exiting the lift pump.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Checking the engine oil is a process that need only be performed every 150 engine hours.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Coolant flow in the pressurized internal cooling system is regulated by the:
A. Injector
B. Thermostat
C. Solenoid
D. Filter
B. Thermostat
An impeller pumps water in the raw-water cooling system.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Which of the following could cause the raw-water cooling system to fail?
A. Cracked filler cap
B. Clogged strainer
C. Low coolant level
D. Inoperable thermostat
B. Clogged strainer
The ____________________ may require occasional removal to clear marine life.
A. Knotmeter transducer
B. Depth sounder
C. GPS
D. Auto-helm controls
A. Knotmeter transducer
Which of the following signals is NOT an officially recognized distress signal?
A. Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
B. Pyrotechnic flares
C. Code flag Alpha
D. Black square and ball on an orange background
C. Code flag Alpha
The international distress, safety and calling channel on the VHF radio is:
A. Channel 7
B. Channel 16
C. Channel 72
D. Channel 87
B. Channel 16
In the event of a collision with another boat, your first responsibility is to:
A. Assess the damage to the boat
B. Exchange insurance information
C. Establish the safety of your crew
D. File an incident report with USCG
C. Establish the safety of your crew
Upon grounding under sail, your first action should be to:
A. Kedge off
B. Motor off
C. Pad the hull
D. De-power the sails
D. De-power the sails
Effective tools to fight most onboard fires include Class B–C fire extinguishers and fire blankets.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Turning the propeller shaft by hand might help free a line accidentally wrapped around the propeller.
A. True
B. False
A. True