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CHAPTER 1: THE POWERBOAT

  1. Which type of hull moves through the water and has a maximum speed limited by its length?
    a. RIB
    b. Vee-bottom
    c. cathedral
    d. displacement
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Ref: SPR pg 4

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  1. Which type of hull is able to ride on top of the water once it has reached sufficient speed?
    a. displacement
    b. semi-displacement
    c. planing
    d. round bottom
    Ref: SPR pg 5
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Ref: SPR pg 5

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  1. When does optimum fuel consumption (best miles per gallon) occur for a boat on a plane?
    a. when just comfortably on a plane
    b. at maximum engine rpm
    c. at semi-displacement speed
    d. with the boat at high bow-up trim
    Ref: SPR pg 5
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Ref: SPR pg 5

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  1. How is a propeller size defined? a. by its radius and rake
    b. by its radius and twist
    c. by its diameter and pitch
    d. by its diameter and twist
    Ref: SPR pp 9-10
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Ref: SPR pp 9-10

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  1. For best performance, which of the following apply to propellers on high-speed boats?
    a. left-handed propeller pattern
    b. right-handed propeller pattern
    c. larger diameter and lower pitch
    d. smaller diameter and higher pitch
    Ref: SPR pp 9-10
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Ref: SPR pp 9-10

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  1. For best performance, which of the following apply to propellers on high-speed boats?
    a. left-handed propeller pattern
    b. right-handed propeller pattern
    c. larger diameter and lower pitch
    d. smaller diameter and higher pitch
    Ref: SPR pp 9-10
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Ref: SPR pp 9-10

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  1. How is thrust produced by jet drives used in a boat or personal watercraft (PWC)?
    a. a jet converter changes the cooling water in
    an engine to a propulsive jet of water.
    b. a combustion jet engine circulates cooling
    water as a high speed water jet.
    c. a pump and nozzle accelerates water which
    exits the nozzle as a propulsive jet.
    d. a generator produces a jet of water which
    exits through the generator’s exhaust.
    Ref: SPR pp 10, (Ch. 3) 26, (Ch. 18) 163
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Ref: SPR pp 10, (Ch. 3) 26, (Ch. 18) 163

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  1. When changing gears, what should you do to avoid possible damage to the engine or transmission?
    a. pause briefly in neutral while shifting.
    b. shift at moderate engine rpm.
    c. engage the clutch before shifting. d. center the wheel before shifting.
    Ref: SPR pp 11, (Ch. 6) 55, 56, (Ch. 7) 63, 64
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Ref: SPR pp 11, (Ch. 6) 55, 56, (Ch. 7) 63, 64

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  1. Which of the following identifies the forward end of a boat?
    a. transom b. stern
    c. garboard d. bow
    Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 173
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Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 173

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  1. Which of the following identifies the back end of a boat?
    a. strake b. stern
    c. stem
    d. rearside
    Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 176
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Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 176

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  1. What is the name for the sides of a boat above the surface of the water?
    a. topsides
    b. sheersides
    c. chines d. buttocks
    Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 176
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Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 176

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  1. What is the name of the vertical surface at the back end of a boat?
    a. stem
    b. transom
    c. bulkhead
    d. athwartships
    Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 176
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Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 176

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  1. What is the term for the left side (when looking forward) of a boat?
    a. Leeside
    b. garboard
    c. port
    d. starboard
    Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 175
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Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 175

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  1. What is the term for the right side (when looking forward) of a boat?
    a. garboard
    b. stem side
    c. port
    d. starboard
    Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 176
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Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 176

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  1. What is the name used to identify the width of a boat?
    a. athwartships
    b. beam
    c. heel
    d. freeboard
    Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 173
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Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 173

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  1. What is the name for the vertical height from the surface of the water to the edge of the boat’s deck in the illustration (below)?

a. draft
b. freeboard
c. stem side
d. leeway

Ref: SPR pp 8, (Ch. 9) 78, (Gloss.) 174

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Ref: SPR pp 8, (Ch.9) 78, (Gloss.) 174

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  1. What is the name for the vertical distance (2) in the illustration (above)? (From the bottom of the boat below the water to the waterline).
    a. draft
    b. buttock
    c. freeboard d. skeg
    Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 174
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Ref: SPR pp 8, (Gloss.) 174

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CHAPTER 2: OUTBOARD MOTORS
17. If the propeller on a stern drive or an I/O hits an object, what protects or minimizes damage to the engine and drive train?
a. immediately stopping the engine after
hitting the object
b. immediately engaging the damage control
brake to the engine
c. breaking the bond of the shift control lever
to the drive train
d. breaking the bond of the neoprene sleeve
to the propeller hub
Ref: SPR pg 17

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Ref: SPR pg 17

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  1. If a neoprene sleeve breaks while underway, what should you do?
    a. display code flag A for assistance.
    b. make a Securite distress call.
    c. try motoring slowly to safety.
    d. tie onto the nearest navigation buoy.
    Ref: SPR pp 17, (Ch. 16) 154
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Ref: SPR pp 17, (Ch. 16) 154

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  1. What is the proper method of using a lanyard to activate the emergency engine cutoff switch if an operator falls overboard?
    a. attach both ends to the emergency engine
    cutoff switch.
    b. attach both ends to the terminals of the
    starting batteries.
    c. attach one end to the switch and the other
    end to the battery.
    d. attach one end to the switch and the other
    end to the operator.
    Ref: SPR pp 18, (Ch. 18) 164
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Ref: SPR pp 18, (Ch. 18) 164

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  1. After starting your outboard motor, there is no water coming out of the inspection outlet. What should you do?
    a. check water level in coolant tank.
    b. turn off the engine immediately.
    c. open throttle to pump more water.
    d. wait until the engine warms up.
    Ref: SPR pg 18
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Ref: SPR pg 18

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  1. Which of the following applies to portable gasoline containers?
    a. fill portable containers off the boat.
    b. keep them full to prevent explosive vapors.
    c. must be USCG-approved fuel tanks.
    d. open their air vents when not in use.
    Ref: SPR pg 20
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Ref: SPR pg 20

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  1. What is a safety concern when filling a gasoline tank in a boat?
    a. fueling causes exposure to an odorless and
    poisonous carbon monoxide gas vapor.
    b. gasoline vapor is lighter than air causing it to
    collect in the bilge and a spark can ignite it.
    c. gasoline vapor is heavier than air and can
    collect in the bilge and a spark can ignite it.
    d. fueling causes a buildup of alternating AC electricity which can explode the gasoline.
    Ref: SPR pp 20, (Ch. 3) 28
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Ref: SPR pp 20, (Ch. 3) 28

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  1. What safety precaution should you do before filling a gasoline tank on your boat?
    a. close all hatches, windows and openings.
    b. open all hatches, windows and openings.
    c. close all air vents connected to the tank.
    d. turn on all blowers by running the engine.

Ref: SPR pp 20, (Ch. 3) 28

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Ref: SPR pp 20, (Ch. 3) 28

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