Chapter 1

Question 1

Which category of life jacket is designed to turn an unconscious person face up in the water?

Answer 1

Off Shore/ Type 1

Question 2

Which fire extinguisher type is correctly matched to its intended use?

Answer 2

Class B are designed to extinguish gasoline and oil fires

Question 3

To whom should the skipper address a pre-departure briefing on emergency procedures and equipment use?

Answer 3

everyone aboard

Question 4

What is the primary consideration when buying a boat?

Answer 4

think about how you will use it

Question 5

What do the letters PASS mean when used to describe the operation of a fire extinguisher?

Answer 5

• pull the safety pin
• aim at the base of the fire
• squeeze the handle
• sweep the extinguisher from side to side

Question 6

What is the best procedure for filling an outboard engine portable fuel tank?

Answer 6

fill the tank on the fuel dock, not on the boat

Question 7

What condition renders a life jacket unserviceable?

Answer 7

it has a torn strap

Question 8

How many portable fire extinguishers are required aboard an 18-foot powerboat with installed fuel tanks but with no fixed fire suppression system?

Answer 8

1

Question 9

What is the primary consideration when selecting a life jacket for a small child?

Answer 9

match the child’s weight to the capacity of the PFD

Question 10

where do gasoline fumes tend to accumulate in a boat?

Answer 10

the bilge

Question 11

During a Vessel Safety Check, the examiner notices oily rags in your bilge. Why should you immediately remove the rags?

Answer 11

to reduce the risk of fire

Question 12

You have planned a long week-end cruise and have written a “float plan.” With whom should you leave the float plan?

Answer 12

a responsible person indicating your intermediate stops and expected return date

Question 13

What is the next step after running the engine compartment blower for at least 4 minutes, and before starting the inboard gasoline engine?

Answer 13

open the compartment cover and sniff for traces of gasoline fumes

Question 14

How does a boat steer differently from an automobile?

Answer 14

in a different fashion because it pivots about a point approximately one-third of the way from the bow to the stern

Question 15

What USCG approved equipment is required for boats operating in the United States coastal waters and the Great Lakes?

Answer 15

visual distress signals

Question 16

What is an advantage of pistol-fired red meteor aerial flares over hand held flares?

Answer 16

are visible for a longer distance

Question 17

What is a good practice just before taking in all mooring lines for a day at sea?

Answer 17

check the weather forecast

Question 18

When boating on a large lake, the wind picks up. What should you do first?

Answer 18

Have everyone put on a USCG approved PFD

Question 19

What is the proper storage practice for your visual distress signals?

Answer 19

in a cool, dry location in a red or orange watertight container clearly marked distress signals

Question 20

How do you maintain good trim, not down by the bow or stern, when loading your boat?

Answer 20

load passengers and equipment alternately, checking trim frequently

Question 21

What is a continuous and reliable source of weather information?

Answer 21

get an up to date NOAA weather advisory on the VHF weather channel

Question 22

During your pre-departure boat check, what required equipment would you review with all aboard?

Answer 22

fire extinguisher, lights, first aid kits, PFDs etc.

Question 23

What is the first rule for mooring?

Answer 23

plan your approach taking into consideration wind and current