Boat license 1 Module Flashcards
Module 1
1:
Which of the following fulfills your general safety obligation as a boat skipper?
- Ensure your boat is safe, properly equipped, crewed and operated in a safe manner
- Having a licence fulfills all safety obligations
- Registering your boat
- Having a marine radio fitted to your boat
Ensure your boat is safe, properly equipped, crewed and operated in a safe manner
2:
In Queensland what boats have to be registered?
- All sailing boats
- All power boats
- All boats with an engine or auxiliary engine over 4hp (3kW)
- All commercial boats
All boats with an engine or auxiliary engine over 4hp (3kW)
1:
Which of the following fulfills your general safety obligation as a boat skipper?
- Ensure your boat is safe, properly equipped, crewed and operated in a safe manner
- Having a licence fulfills all safety obligations
- Registering your boat
- Having a marine radio fitted to your boat
Ensure your boat is safe, properly equipped, crewed and operated in a safe manner
2:
In Queensland what boats have to be registered?
- All sailing boats
- All power boats
- All boats with an engine or auxiliary engine over 4hp (3kW)
- All commercial boats
All boats with an engine or auxiliary engine over 4hp (3kW)
3:
When operating your boat in an anchorage area, boat harbour or marina what is the maximum speed you allowed to travel to minimize your wash?
- Slowest speed you can go
- 10 knots (displacement speed)
- 6 knots (a brisk walking pace)
- 6 km/hr
6 knots (a brisk walking pace)
4:
What is the legal blood alcohol limit when driving or being in charge of a boat or tender to another boat when the driver is over 18 years of age?
- 0.05% applies at all times the boat is being operated including at anchor
- 0.00% applies at all times the boat is being operated including at anchor
- 0.08% applies at all times the boat is being operated including at anchor
- 0.15% applies at all times the boat is being operated including at anchor
0.05% applies at all times the boat is being operated including at anchor
5:
Which of the following statements are correct in relation to the legal requirements of towing a water skier behind your boat?
- You must use an observer with a boat licence
- You must ensure the skier is wearing the correct Life Jacket (PFD), have a competent observer 13 years or older on board to watch the skier or towed person at all times
- You must have a competent observer over 15 years or older on board to watch the skier or towed person at all times
- You as the operator and the observer must be able to waterski
You must ensure the skier is wearing the correct Life Jacket (PFD), have a competent observer 13 years or older on board to watch the skier or towed person at all times
6:
Which of the following are included in your pre-trip checks / preparation?
- Check propeller, engine leg and engine for damage, fuel system for leaks and sufficient fuel onboard including a reserve, battery charged with key and engine stop lanyard fitted to boat ignition
- Check safety equipment is onboard, serviceable and in date also stowed appropriately, anchor equipment onboard, instruments and auxiliary equipment operational, tidal information, weather forecast and intended trip plan lodged with a person ashore
- Bungs are in and boat hull is undamaged, engine starts, steering is free / operational and on start up at ramp after boat is launched adequate engine sea water for cooling is observed coming from tell tail
- All of the above
All of the above
7:
When should a safety brief given (including how to fit and adjust a life jackets carried onboard) by the boat skipper?
- At the end of the boat trip
- Some time during the boat trip when convenient
- At the beginning of every boat trip prior to departure
- Does not need to be given at any time at all
At the beginning of every boat trip prior to departure
8:
Which of the following will have a massive effect on a vessels stability and seaworthiness?
- Where the life jackets are stowed
- Where the fishing rods and tackle boxes are stowed
- Stowage of all heavy items, positioning of passengers onboard and large amounts of water in bilges
- Where the first aid kit is stowed
Stowage of all heavy items, positioning of passengers onboard and large amounts of water in bilges
9:
Which of the following constitutes a marine pollutant?
- Sewage and waste water from sink and showers
- Oil including diesel, petrol and all oil products
- General garbage including plastic containers, plastic bags, paper products, etc.
- All of the above
All of the above
10:
You are required to slow to maximum speed of 6 knots when you are operating your boat within 30 metres of?
- Swimmers or water skiers in the water
- A boat at anchor or on a mooring
- A boat ramp, jetty or pontoon
- All of the above
All of the above
11:
A flat battery is a common cause of rescue callouts, therefore in preparing your vessel for operation how would you conduct an inspection of your vessel’s battery/batteries?
- Note the battery expiry date and test with a voltmeter
- Check water level, terminals and leads
- Visual check of battery for damage, battery security, terminals, connections, electrolyte level (lead acid), charge level if voltmeter fitted to your boat or lower and raise engine with trim tilt and listen for speed of electric trim motor if fitted
- Take your boat to a Battery Service Center and have them test it for you
Visual check of battery for damage, battery security, terminals, connections, electrolyte level (lead acid), charge level if voltmeter fitted to your boat or lower and raise engine with trim tilt and listen for speed of electric trim motor if fitted
12:
Corroded electrical systems are a common cause of electrical equipment failures. How can you maintain your electrical system to ensure equipment reliability?
- Regularly spray terminals, switches and connections with fresh water after use
- Keep all electrical fittings dry and batteries in sealed air tight compartments
- Regularly maintain and inspect all electrical equipment including switches, fuses and connections and spray with corrosion retarding agents eg. Lanolin or Inox
- If electrical equipment works there is no need for maintenance
Regularly maintain and inspect all electrical equipment including switches, fuses and connections and spray with corrosion retarding agents eg. Lanolin or Inox
13:
Why may a 12 volt electric bilge pump fail to operate?
- Electrical fault such as wires are disconnected or bad contacts, faulty on/off switch, main battery isolator switch is turned off
- Bilge strainer/pickup is blocked
- Pump is faulty, impeller has deteriorated or motor is burned out from being run without water in bilge
- Any of the above causes may be possible
Any of the above causes may be possibleAny of the above causes may be possible
14:
Mariners running out of fuel is another common cause for rescue callouts.
- Which of the following are causes of increased fuel consumption?
- Operating in heavy weather, travelling against the tide, travelling against the wind, becoming lost and having to travel a longer distance than planned, having to tow a broken down vessel back to the ramp, extending planned voyage or any other emergency
- Running at idle speed, operating your boat a cruising speed and regular engine maintenance
- Operating in calm weather, travelling with the tide, accelerating and decelerating smoothly
- All of the above
Operating in heavy weather, travelling against the tide, travelling against the wind, becoming lost and having to travel a longer distance than planned, having to tow a broken down vessel back to the ramp, extending planned voyage or any other emergency
15:
Identify some safety precautions which should be considered during refueling your vessel?
- Turn marine radio off whilst refueling and do not talk on your mobile phone
- No smoking in the immediate area
- Maintain contact between hose nozzle and hold trigger whilst refueling
- All of the above
All of the above
16:
What type of fuel should you avoid using in your petrol outboard?
- Shell brand of fuel
- Unleaded fuel
- BP brand fuel
- E10 ethanol fuel
E10 ethanol fuel
17:
As a part of meeting your general safety obligation, you are required to ensure your boat is seaworthy.
Which factors could be considered when judging vessel seaworthiness?
- The stability of the boat and its propulsion for the type of activities and the area of operations
- The physical condition of the boat hull, proper loading with adequate freeboard
- Carrying the required safety equipment, operating within the limitations of the master and crew, complying with all regulations including displaying the correct navigation lights when operating at night
- A combination of all the above statements
A combination of all the above statements
18:
When is a Recreational Marine Drivers Licence required in Queensland?
- For a boat that is capable of carrying more than 6 passengers
- For a boat powered by an engine greater than 6h.p. (4.5k.w.)
- For a boat powered by an engine greater than 4 h.p. (3 k.w.)
- For a boat capable of travelling at over 12 knots speed
For a boat powered by an engine greater than 6h.p. (4.5k.w.)
19:
The master of a vessel when towing a waterskier has certain responsibilities, some include?
- The safety of the person being towed
- Prior to towing teach the skier and the observer the correct hand signals to be used
- Prior to towing choose an area that has enough navigable water free of hazards that is safe for skiing
- All of the above
All of the above
20:
Define “lag” in relation to a vessels helm?
- The rubber based non slip material that protects the steering wheel or tiller arm that gives you grip
- Waiting for your turn at the boat ramp to retrieve your vessel to your boat trailer
- A boat does not respond instantly to movement of wheel, the stern moves first pushing the bow in the direction you steer after a short delay
- The drivers reaction time from the time they decide to change direction to the time they move the steering wheel
A boat does not respond instantly to movement of wheel, the stern moves first pushing the bow in the direction you steer after a short delay
