Chapter 3

Question 1

Knowledge of piloting will provide you with two boating safety skills. One is the ability to determine your position at any time. What is the second skill?

Answer 1

select a safe and efficient route from one place to another

Question 2

What is the primary benefit from the Global Positioning System (GPS)?

Answer 2

will provide a precise position on a continuous basis

Question 3

two of the three considerations when choosing an anchor for your boat are size and type of your boat. What is the third consideration?

Answer 3

kinds of seabed where you intend to anchor

Question 4

Under normal anchoring conditions, what is the recommended scope of the anchor rode?

Answer 4

7:1

Question 5

Anchor rode is typically a combination of chain and anchor line. The chain is normally secured to the anchor with anchor line completing the rode to the boat. What is the purpose of the chain?

Answer 5

makes the pulling angle more horizontal by adding weight

Question 6

What is the correct method to anchor a boat?

Answer 6

lower the anchor over the bow

Question 7

Each person on a boat is required to have a properly sized and serviceable USCG approved life jacket. What factor do you look for when determining serviceability?

Answer 7

not ripped or punctured

Question 8

What action is required by persons seeing someone fall overboard?

Answer 8

shout “man overboard” loudly so the helmsman can hear

Question 9

What action is required when refueling is complete?

Answer 9

ventilate the engine compartment for at least 4 minutes then conduct the sniff test

Question 10

What is the immediate action you take when there is a fire onboard?

Answer 10

tell everyone on he boat where the fire is and have them put on PFDs

Question 11

Capsizing and falling overboard accounts for the majority of boating fatalities. What should your action be if you capsize of fall overboard?

Answer 11

stay with the boat and hang on to any floating object

Question 12

cold water immersion and hypothermia can kill. What action should you take when responding to a cold water immersion case?

Answer 12

send for an ambulance or call for medical assistance on channel 16

Question 13

The effects of hypothermia appear more quickly in cold water. While wearing your life jacket (PFD), you fall overboard. What actions should you take to delay the effects of hypothermia?

Answer 13

remain inactive and let the PFD provide the buoyancy; use the H.E.L.P position

Question 14

What is the first duty of the skipper in the event of a collision at sea?

Answer 14

account for your crew, check their condition, then attend to the occupants of the other boat and asses your damage in that order

Question 15

What action should you take if you run aground?

Answer 15

check your hull for damage, have passenger and crew put on PFDs

Question 16

Carbon monoxide is extremely toxic and produced by fossil fueled boat and generator engines. What preventive action should boaters take for early detection of CO?

Answer 16

Install CO alarms in cockpit, cabin, and sleeping areas

Question 17

What action should all boaters take to be better prepared for at sea emergencies?

Answer 17

take a medical treatment course such as first aid and CPR

Question 18

What fuel management practice will help prevent running out of fuel?

Answer 18

use the 1/3 rule of thumb: 1/3 the tank to get there;1/3 to get home;1/3 for emergencies

Question 19

In the event you assist a disabled boat by towing to port, what precaution should you use when determining tow harness attachment points?

Answer 19

you use cleats that are through bolted and have a heavy backing plate

Question 20

What practice is desired before every voyage, and especially important, when planning a week-end cruise?

Answer 20

get an accurate marine weather forecast

Question 21

What is your action if you hear static on your AM entertainment radio?

Answer 21

be alert for an approaching thunderstorm and try to find a safe harbor as soon as possible

Question 22

In the event you encounter stormy weather, all person on board should be wearing their life jackets and your best helmsman should be steering. What is the better steering practice to deal with wave actions?

Answer 22

steer the boat to meet the waves at an angle off the bow

Question 23

In stormy seas, what is a good practice for safe transit?

Answer 23

find the best speed for the control of your boat

Question 24

What is your action when encountering restricted visibility of any kind?

Answer 24

reduce speed to be able to stop in one-half the visible distance and have all aboard put on their life jackets

Question 25

What is the better radiotelephone system for recreational boats operating on inland and coastal waters?

Answer 25

VHF radio

Question 26

What are the use restrictions for the VHF marine radiotelephone?

Answer 26

distress and operational communication on permitted channels

Question 27

What VHF radio channels are used for initial call-up?

Answer 27

16 and 9

Question 28

What is the emergency distress call used on channel 16 to obtain assistance when in immediate danger to life and property?

Answer 28

mayday

Question 29

What is the sole service use of VHF Channel 70 in your VHF radio?

Answer 29

Digital Selective Calling

Question 30

What action should you take in the event you fall into cold water?

Answer 30

conserve energy and reduce the rate of heat loss

Question 31

What immediate actions should you provide victims of hypothermia?

Answer 31

placed on their back to monitor vital signs, sheltered, wrapped in a dry blanket or clothing to regain body heat, and get medical attention

Question 32

What is the treatment for persons with carbon monoxide poisoning?

Answer 32

get them to plenty of fresh air immediately

Question 33

What actions should you take to help reduce the loss of life to carbon monoxide poisoning?

Answer 33

install and maintain marine rated CO detectors in sleeping and common areas of your boat