#1
What does the acronym 'COLREGs' stand for in marine navigation?
Code of Logistics Regulations
Collision Regulations
Coastal Regulations
Code of Navigation Laws
#2
What is the purpose of using AIS (Automatic Identification System) in marine navigation?
To communicate with marine mammals
To detect underwater obstructions
To track and identify vessels
To measure water temperature
#3
What is the purpose of the 'Rule of the Road' in marine navigation?
To determine the best fishing spots
To regulate the conduct of vessels at sea
To establish speed limits for vessels
To designate shipping lanes
#4
Which type of buoy marks the port (left) side of a channel when entering from seaward?
Green buoy
Red buoy
Yellow buoy
White buoy
#5
What is the purpose of the 'International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)'?
To regulate marine pollution
To establish maritime boundaries
To prevent collisions between vessels
To regulate fishing practices
#6
Which type of navigation light does a power-driven vessel exhibit when underway?
Red and green sidelights
White masthead light
Yellow flashing light
Red over green lights
#7
In a head-on situation, which vessel has the right of way according to the COLREGs?
The vessel on the port side
The vessel on the starboard side
The smaller vessel
The vessel that sounds the horn first
#8
What does the term 'stand-on vessel' refer to in maritime law?
The vessel that maintains its course and speed
The vessel at anchor
The vessel making a port call
The vessel under mechanical breakdown
#9
According to the COLREGs, what sound signal should a vessel give in restricted visibility?
One prolonged blast every 2 minutes
Three short blasts every minute
Continuous ringing of the bell
No sound signals are required
#10
What does the term 'bearing' refer to in marine navigation?
The direction from which the wind is blowing
The horizontal angle between two objects
The depth of water below the keel
The distance between two vessels
#11
What does the term 'way' refer to in maritime language?
The direction a vessel is heading
The speed of a vessel
The amount of water under a vessel's keel
The distance traveled by a vessel
#12
According to the COLREGs, what does a single short blast of a horn indicate?
Turning to starboard
Passing on the port side
Operating astern propulsion
Warning signal
#13
What action should a vessel take to avoid a collision according to the COLREGs?
Speed up and pass quickly
Alter its course to starboard
Maintain its course and speed
Slow down and stop immediately
#14
In a crossing situation between vessels, which vessel has the right of way according to the COLREGs?
The vessel on the port side
The vessel on the starboard side
The vessel that is faster
The vessel that sees the other first
#15
When two vessels are approaching head-on, which maneuver should both vessels undertake according to the COLREGs?
Alter course to port
Alter course to starboard
Maintain course and speed
Slow down and stop
#16
What does the term 'RAM' signify in the context of marine navigation lights?
Random Access Memory
Right-angled Movement
Radar-Avoiding Maneuver
Restricted Ability to Maneuver
#17
What is the significance of the term 'give-way vessel' in marine navigation?
The vessel that must yield to other vessels
The vessel with the right of way
The vessel signaling for assistance
The vessel in distress