Boating Flash cards from excel

Question 1

What is the best way to approach a dock when there is a strong wind or current?

Answer 1

D; into the wind or current

Question 2

You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from which direction?

Answer 2

C; head on and starboard (right)

Question 3

One boat is overtaking another. Which boat must give way?

Answer 3

C; the boat that is overtaking

Question 4

Two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its course and speed?

Answer 4

C; The stand-on vessel

Question 5

Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?

Answer 5

B; to avoid collisions

Question 6

How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?

Answer 6

B; by watching and listening

Question 7

What is every vessel operator required to do?

Answer 7

D; Take all necessary action to avoid a collision

Question 8

You are out on the water in foggy conditions. You hear one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes. What does this sound signal mean?

Answer 8

A; I am a sailing vessel underway

Question 9

Which of these is a factor that determines if a speed is safe for your boat?

Answer 9

D; Hazards in the water

Question 10

Which practice reduces the risk of a dangerous boating emergency?

Answer 10

A; maintaining a safe speed based on the boat traffic

Question 11

When preparing to dock, what is the safest way to stop the forward motion of your boat?

Answer 11

A; shift into reverse gear

Question 12

You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red, green, and white lights on another boat. What do these lights tell you?

Answer 12

b; a power-driven vessel is approaching head on. Both vessels must give way.

Question 13

A sailbaot under sail is about to cross paths with a PWC (Personal Water craft). What action should be taken?

Answer 13

C; The PWC (Personal watercraft) should change course and speed

Question 14

You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation rules, you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give way?

Answer 14

b; The other boat has difficulty maneuvering.

Question 15

What is your primary responsibility when the other boats are in your area?

Answer 15

d; to keep a proper lookout and avoid a collision

Question 16

Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for maintaining a sharp lookout?

Answer 16

a; the operators of both boats

Question 17

Who may depart from the Navigation Rules?

Answer 17

a; anyone who needs to avoid a collision

Question 18

A powerboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear?

Answer 18

c; one prolonged blast every two minutes

Question 19

What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?

Answer 19

c; visibility conditions

Question 20

How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?

Answer 20

d; You have enough time to avoid a collision

Question 21

How long should your anchor be?

Answer 21

d; 7 to 10 times the depth of the water

Question 22

You return from the open sea. You see a green lighted buoy with the number 3. What should you do?

Answer 22

d; keep the buoy on your port (left) side

Question 23

what color are safe water markers?

Answer 23

C; white with red vertical stripes

Question 24

you see a white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond. What should you do?

Answer 24

b; watch out for dangers such as rocks or stumps

Question 25

you see a white buoy with an orange crossed diamond. What should you do?

Answer 25

d; keep out of the marked area

Question 26

what piece of equipment on a boat is most important in preventing propeller strike injuries?

Answer 26

b; engine cut-off switch lanyard

Question 27

what is the purpose of a lanyard attached to an engine cut-off switch?

Answer 27

d; to shut off the engine if the operator falls overboard

Question 28

what is needed for steering control on a Personal water craft (PWC)?

Answer 28

d; power to the jet drive

Question 29

which action is safe for a pwc?

Answer 29

b; seating two people behind the operator on a PWC (personal water craft) rated for three

Question 30

what information would be included on a nautical chart of a harbor?

Answer 30

a; channel locations

Question 31

where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?

Answer 31

a; in a readily accessible location

Question 32

whom should you contact if you see suspicious activities on the waterways?

Answer 32

d; U.S. Coast Guard

Question 33

where is the best place to put PFDs (Personal Flotation Device) while you are out on your boat?

Answer 33

d; in an open bin near the passenger seats

Question 34

which PFD (Personal Flotation Device) is designed to be thrown to someone in the water?

Answer 34

d; ring buoy

Question 35

when is the best time to wear a PFD (personal flotation device)?

Answer 35

d; at all times

Question 36

if you use pyrotechnic visual distress signals (VDS), how many unexpired VDSs must you carry on board your vessel?

Answer 36

D; THREE

Question 37

when is a boat operator required to assist anyone injured in an accident?

Answer 37

A; if it is safe to do so

Question 38

a vessel is involved in an accident or casualty exceeding $2,000. how long does the operator have to file a written report?

Answer 38

b; 5 days

Question 39

you have a motorboat powered by a motor greater than 10 horsepower. When may a person who has not met the education requirements operate the motorboat legally?

Answer 39

A; they are supervised on board by a person 18 years of age or older who has met the education requirements

Question 40

according to Rhode Island law, who must wear a USCG-approved PFD (personal flotation device) while underway in a recreational vessel less than 65 feet in length unless below deck or in an enclosed cabin?

Answer 40

d; all children under 13 years of age

Question 41

which of these vessels must have a certificate of number and validation decals to operate a legally on rhode island public waters?

Answer 41

a; motorboat

Question 42

according to rhode island law, what are the legal operating hours for a PWC (personal water craft)?

Answer 42

B; between one-HALF hour before sunrise and one-HALF hour after sunset

Question 43

a PWC (personal water craft) is towing a skier and has an observer on board. How many people must the PWC be rated to carry?

Answer 43

b; three

Question 44

you are boating in a harbor, inlet, pond, or other confined body of water in rhode island. in clear conditions, what is the maximum speed limit from sunrise to sunset?

Answer 44

C; 45 miles per hour

Question 45

an offender has a BAC of 0.15% or greater. On a first conviction of boating while intoxicated, which of these penalties would the person receive?

Answer 45

B; $500 fine and / or imprisonment for up to one year

Question 46

all fire extinguishers are labeled with a letter and a number. What does the number indicate?

Answer 46

a; the relative size of the extinguisher

Question 47

which of these boating activities violates homeland security restrictions?

Answer 47

b; anchoring beneath a bridge or in a channel

Question 48

which of these pfds (personal flotation devices) would be considered readily accessible?

Answer 48

a; pfds located within easy reach of everyone on board

Question 49

what determines how many wearable PFDs are required on board a vessel?

Answer 49

a; number of people on board

Question 50

what is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?

Answer 50

b; have everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times

Question 51

which of the following is a non-pyrotechnic VDS (visual distress signal) that is approved for use during the day?

Answer 51

B; DISTRESS FLAG

Question 52

if you are involved in a boating accident, what is the first thing you must do?

Answer 52

c; stop and render aid to other persons affected by the accident

Question 53

when would a written boating accident report be required?

Answer 53

b; the vessel is involved in an accident or casualty exceeding $2,000

Question 54

you are operating a PWC (personal water craft) on rhode island public waters. What document must you have on board?

Answer 54

D; boater education course certificate

Question 55

according to rhode island law, who must wear a USCG- approved pfd while being towed behind a vessel?

Answer 55

b; all persons being towed

Question 56

where must a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed?

Answer 56

d; on both sides of the forward half of the vessel

Question 57

in rhode island, which of these is legal for PWC (personal water craft) operators?

Answer 57

d; operating at greater than "headway speed" while more than 200 feet from swimmers

Question 58

in rhode island, during what hours is it legal to tow a water-skier behind a vessel?

Answer 58

c; between ONE HOUR before sunrise and ONE HOUR after sunset

Question 59

a vessel is traveling at GREATER than "no wake speed." How fast is it going?

Answer 59

d; more than 5 miles per hour

Question 60

a boater is convicted of boating while intoxicated with a child on board. The operator may be imprisoned for up to one year if the child is how old?

Answer 60

c; under 13 years of age

Question 61

how do you treat a victim of cold water immersion?

Answer 61

d; seek medical help immediately

Question 62

what amount of alcohol consumed while boatin is equivalent to the amount of alcohol required to make a person legally intoxicated on land?

Answer 62

a; one-third

Question 63

how does the effect of alcohol while boating compare to its effect while on land?

Answer 63

a; the effect is increased while boating

Question 64

falling overboard is a major risk on small boats. How can you reduce this risk?

Answer 64

A; BALANCE THE WEIGHT OF PEOPLE AND GEAR

Question 65

what condition is often confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Answer 65

A; hypothermia

Question 66

stage 3 (long-term immersion hypothermia) sets in after about 30 minutes following immersion in cold water. What happens during stage 3 of cold water immersion?

Answer 66

a; the organs in the core of your body are cooled, eventually leading to loss of consciousness and death

Question 67

what should you do to avoid colliding with another boat?

Answer 67

d; keep a sharp watch, and appoint a lookout

Question 68

what should you do if a fire breaks out in the back of your boat?

Answer 68

B; head the boat into the wind

Question 69

what should you do if a PFD (personal flotation device) has a tear in the outer fabric?

Answer 69

b; replace the PFD (personal flotation device)

Question 70

which statement about PFDs (personal flotation devices) is true?

Answer 70

b; PFDs are difficult to put on in the water

Question 71

if your boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?

Answer 71

a; stop the engine, and lift the outdrive!

Question 72

when does fog usually form in inlets and bays?

Answer 72

d; in the morning or evening when the temperature changes

Question 73

you are caught in a storm in your boat. Your engine stops. What should you do?

Answer 73

c; drop a sea anchor off the bow

Question 74

your boat capsizes and floats away. What should you do?

Answer 74

a; securely fasten your PFD (personal flotation device), and wait for help

Question 75

a passenger on a small boat falls overboard. How should this person be pulled back onto the boat?

Answer 75

c; over the stern (the back of the boat) with the engine TURNED OFF!

Question 76

what can a vessel operator use to make sure he or she has everything needed for a safe trip?

Answer 76

c; pre-departure checklist

Question 77

while boating, you see a red flag with a white diagonal stripe. What does this flag mean?

Answer 77

a; diver underwater in the immediate area

Question 78

what precaution should anglers and hunters take when fishing or hunting on cold water?

Answer 78

b; wear several layers under their PFDs (personal flotation devices)

Question 79

how does a responsible boater protect the shoreline?

Answer 79

b; by preventing erosion

Question 80

what should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel?

Answer 80

b; avoid making a large wake

Question 81

what should you require from others who operate your vessel?

Answer 81

a; they operate the vessel responsibly

Question 82

who is responsible for explaining proper waste disposal procedures to passengers on a boat?

Answer 82

a; boat operator

Question 83

what should those in small boats do to protect against capsizing their craft?

Answer 83

a; keep a low center of gravity and three points of contact

Question 84

two people are on a boat towing a skier. One person is the operator. What is the role of the second person?

Answer 84

b; watch the skier

Question 85

you fall when skiing behind a boat. What should you do to help the boat operator spot you more quickly?

Answer 85

a; hold a ski up out of the water