1. For most anchoring situations, the best overall type of anchor line is:
a) Floating polypropylene line.
b) Chain.
c) Double-braided kevlar line.
d) Three-strand twisted nylon

2. When loading a small open boat it is important to:
a) Carry as much in your arms as you can to save time when loading the boat.
b) Distribute the weight so that most of it is in the bow of the boat.
c) Make sure you do not exceed any of the recommended limits as found on the capacity plate.
d) Stand up as straight as possible so you can keep your balance.

3.Which one of the following could cause a gasoline-powered boat to explode?
a) Running the exhaust blower after refueling.
b) Leaking fuel lines.
c) Keeping the bilges dry.
d) Vented fuel tanks.

4. When arriving at a navigation lock, the order that boats are permitted to lock through
is:
a) Commercial craft; Military Craft; Pleasure craft, Commercial fishermen, Commercial tows.
b) Military craft; Commercial passenger craft; Commercial tows; Commercial fishermen; Pleasure craft.
c) Pleasure craft; Commercial craft; Military Craft, Commercial tows, Commerical fishermen.
d) First come first served.

5. You are operating your power boat at night, when you decide to stop and anchor.
You must:
a) Set off a red flare.
b) Leave your running lights on so that other boats can see you.
c) Turn off your running lights and turn on an all-around white anchor light.
d) Sound your horn once every ten minutes as a warning to other boats.

 


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