#1
Which of the following is a primary cause of boating accidents?
Speeding
Excessive fishing
Admirable seamanship
Taking breaks
#2
What should you do if someone falls overboard?
Stop the boat immediately and try to rescue them
Continue boating and call for help
Speed up to get back to them faster
Wait for them to swim back
#3
What should you do before starting your boat's engine?
Check the weather forecast
Have a picnic on board
Have a quick swim
Check for proper ventilation and fuel leaks
#4
What does the term 'buoyancy' refer to in boating?
The weight of the boat
The ability of a boat to float
The speed of the boat
The length of the boat
#5
What does it mean if a flag with a diagonal white stripe on a red background is hoisted on a boat?
Medical emergency
Diving operations in progress
Man overboard
Sailing vessel under power
#6
What is the purpose of navigation lights on a boat?
To attract fish
To indicate the size of the boat
To help other boaters see your vessel at night
To provide interior lighting
#7
What is the purpose of a throwable flotation device?
To use as a seat cushion
To attract fish
To save someone who falls overboard
To use as a water ski
#8
What is the correct method to handle a fire on board?
Use water to extinguish the fire
Ignore it and hope it goes out
Use a fire extinguisher appropriate for the type of fire
Try to blow the fire out
#9
What is the purpose of a kill switch or engine cutoff device?
To stop the engine if the boat capsizes
To increase engine power
To stop the boat from sinking
To start the engine remotely
#10
What is the proper way to approach a dock when docking your boat?
Speed up to get there faster
Approach at a slow, controlled speed, considering wind and current
Don't worry about speed, just steer straight in
Jump off and tie the boat from the dock
#11
What does the acronym 'PFD' stand for in boating?
Personal Flotation Device
Powerful Fishing Device
Preventive Fishing Directive
Public Ferry Document
#12
What is the significance of the term 'no wake zone'?
A zone where you can speed up
A zone where you must operate at a slow speed to prevent large wakes
A zone where you can wakeboard freely
A zone where you must anchor and wait
#13
Which type of weather condition can be especially dangerous for boaters?
Sunny and clear
Light rain
Strong winds and storms
Foggy with low visibility
#14
What does the term 'freeboard' refer to on a boat?
The cost of maintaining the boat
The distance from the waterline to the gunwale
The type of motor on the boat
The type of anchor used
#15
What should you do if your boat capsizes?
Stay with the boat if possible and try to climb on top of it
Swim as far away from the boat as possible
Immediately try to swim to shore
Abandon the boat and try to swim to shore
#16
What is the primary function of a compass on a boat?
To measure boat speed
To tell time
To indicate direction
To measure distance traveled
#17
What does the term 'starboard' refer to on a boat?
The left side of the boat when facing forward
The right side of the boat when facing forward
The front of the boat
The back of the boat