Boating license study guide

Question 1

You should always watch for changes in the weather while boating. Most changes come from the?

a: west
b: east
c: south
d: north

Answer 1

a: west

Question 2

Regulatory buoys in the uniform state waterway marking system are recognized by?

a: their solid orange color
b: their sizes
c: the horizontal orange bands at the top and bottom
d: the red and green lights on the top

Answer 2

c: the horizontal orange bands at the top and bottom

Question 3

Being a courteous boater includes?

a: not throwing litter into the water
b: keeping noise to a minimum at night
c: watching your wake so as not to cause damage to other vessels or to shorelines
d: all three above

Answer 3

d: all three above

Question 4

When boating near large vessels, you should?

a: avoid jumping wakes, riding close alongside, or cutting under the bow
b: always underestimate the speed of a large vessel
c: stay in the deep channels and never move right of way
d: ignore any whistle signals, bc they are not meant for you

Answer 4

a: avoid jumping wakes, riding close alongside, or cutting under the bow

Question 5

The necessary length of a boats trailer is determined by?

a: the length of the car towing it
b: the length of the boat
c: the beam (width) of the boat
d: state law

Answer 5

b: the length of the boat

Question 6

A boat is less stable and more likely to capsize when?

a: overloaded and overpowered
b: it’s load is kept low and evenly distributed
c: empty
d: in deep water

Answer 6

a: overloaded and overpowered

Question 7

Planing hulls?

a: are designed to skim on top of the water
b: required very little power to plow through the water
c: are often found on very large trawler yachts
d: cannot go very fast

Answer 7

a: are designed to skim on water

Question 8

An example of negligent or reckless operation would be?

a: excessive speed in the congested area
b: operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs
c: operating in the swimming area with bathers present
d: all three above

Answer 8

d: all three above

Question 9

If the boat capsizes?

a: grab a PFD and swim to the nearest shore
b: grab a PFD swim to the boat and stay with the boat
c: grab a PFD and yell until help arrives
d: swim away from the boat as quickly as possible

Answer 9

grab a PFD swim to the boat and stay with the boat

Question 10

If you see something off the port beam you are seeing?

a: straight out from the middle of the vessels in the left side
b: straight ahead of the vessel
c: straight out from the middle of the vessel on the right side
d: directly behind the vessel

Answer 10

a: straight out from the middle of the vessel on the left side

Question 11

You should always have the following equipment on your vessel?

a: a Coast Guard approved PFD for each person on board
b: paddles or oars
c: tool kit or spare parts
d: all of the above

Answer 11

d: all of the above

Question 12

When you are trying out I bring someone into your boat from the water you should bring them in?

a: over the bow
b: over the side
c: with a fishing pole
d: over the stern

Answer 12

d: over the stern

Question 13

Under the Lateral Buoyage System you can tell which side of the channel a buoy is on by its?

a: color
b: shape
c: number
d: all of the above

Answer 13

d: all of the above

Question 14

The following vessel always has the right of way?

a: sailboats
b: sailboats using motors
c: motorboats over 26 feet in length
d: large ship in the narrow channels

Answer 14

a: sailboats

Question 15

One approved type 1, 2, or 3 wearable PFD for each person on board plus one type 4 throwable device is required??

a: only for boats less than 16 ft in length
b: only for boats 16 ft or over in length
c: only for canoes and kayaks
d: only for sailboats

Answer 15

b: only for boats 16 feet or over in length

Question 16

To avoid collision?

a: keep sharp lookout for other
b: know and follow the rules
c: be courteous
d: all three above

Answer 16

d: all three above

Question 17

In poor visibility motorboat operators must sound on the horn every two minutes?

a: one prolonged born plus 2 short blasts
b: two prolonged blasts
c: one prolonged blast
d: one prolonged blast plus three short blast

Answer 17

b: two prolonged blast

Question 18

Fire extinguishers are classified according to the type and size fires the put out by?

a: color of the containers
b: size of the containers
c: letters and numbers
d: all of the above

Answer 18

d: all of the above

Question 19

before you buy a PFD you should make sure that?

a: it’s color matches your boat
b: it’s color contrast with the boat so it will be seen
c: it is coast guard approved
d: you don’t have to make sure of anything, all the PFD’s are the same

Answer 19

c: it is coast guard approved

Question 20

The skipper of the boat is responsible for?

a: the safety of all guests
b: the boat
c: any damage the boats wake may cause
d: all three of the above

Answer 20

d: all three of the above

Question 21

There are four classifications of motorboats, broken down according to?

a: weight
b: horsepower
c: length
d: capacity

Answer 21

c: length

Question 22

The condition in which the human body loses heat faster than it can be produced is called?

a: shock
b: suffocation
c: hypothermia
d: dry rot

Answer 22

c: hypothermia

Question 23

A vessel being overtaken must?

a: maintain course and slow down
b: move to port
c: hold course and speed
d: move to starboard

Answer 23

c: hold course and speed

Question 24

When you are in a lock system you should?

a: shut of the motor
b: hang both genders on both sides of the boat
c: follow the lack attendants instructions
d: all of the above

Answer 24

d: all of the above

Question 25

Water skiers should always be able to control the actions of the boat through?

a: yelling
b: foot signals
c: hand signals
d: large signals

Answer 25

c: hand signals

Question 26

A sailboat usually has the right of way to a motorboat except?

a: when it yields to the commercial vessels in narrow channels
b: when the sailboat is overtaking the boat
c: when it is under power
d: all the above

Answer 26

d: all of the above

Question 27

The operator of the boat involved in an accident must submit an accident report form if?

a: a person dies
b: a person is incapacitated for a period in excess of 72 hours
c: property damage is more than $50
d: any of the above

Answer 27

d: any of the above

Question 28

The capacity plate tells?

a: the boats speed
b: the weight of the vessel when empty
c: maximum load and horsepower rating
d: how many PFDs must be on board

Answer 28

c: maximum load and horsepower rating

Question 29

A buoy flying a red flag with a white diagonal stripe indicates?

a: first leg of a sailing race
b: drivers down steer clear by at least 100 feet
c: ski slalom course steer well clear
d: hatchery fish in the area proceed slowly

Answer 29

b: divers down steer clear by at least 100 ft

Question 30

Most boating fatalities are the result of?

a: collisions with other boaters or objects
b: heart attacks from excitement
c: capsizing or falls overboard
d: lightning strikes the victim

Answer 30

c: capsizing or falls overboard