Questions 1

Question 1

A _____-_____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or a walk-through transom.

Answer 1

self-bailing

Question 2

A _____ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables.

Answer 2

turnbuckle

Question 3

When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _____ side of the boat.

Answer 3

windward

Question 4

Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed in the _____ _____.

Answer 4

cockpit locker

Question 5

If the wheel-steering system fails, then an _____ _____ may be fitted to the rudder post to allow steering to resume.

Answer 5

emergency tiller

Question 6

The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _____, where water may accumulate at the lowest point.

Answer 6

bilge

Question 7

To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is a good practice to close all _____ when leaving the boat unattended.

Answer 7

seacocks

Question 8

Type “B” fire extinguishers are used to combat _____ based fires.

Answer 8

flammable liquid or petroleum

Question 9

Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _____ volts _____ power, which is provided by the house _____.

Answer 9

12; DC; batteries

Question 10

When connected to _____ (110 volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery _____. While motoring, the engine-mounted _____ charges the batteries.

Answer 10

shore power; charger; alternator

Question 11

The battery _____ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made between house and _____ battery banks.

Answer 11

selector; starting

Question 12

A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter _____.

Answer 12

pins (or rings)

Question 13

Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that _____ is flowing out of the _____ outlet.

Answer 13

water; exhaust

Question 14

A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _____ supply.

Answer 14

fuel

Question 15

When shifting from forward to reverse gear (or vice versa) it is critical to pause in _____ for a second or two to allow the engine to return to idle speed.

Answer 15

neutral

Question 16

The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop _____.

Answer 16

wash

Question 17

The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engine is in reverse gear is called prop _____.

Answer 17

walk

Question 18

With the engine in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to _____.

Answer 18

port

Question 19

A vessel with divers in the water may display either _____ _____ flag (red with diagonal white stripe) or International Code flag _____ (vertical white and blue swallowtail).

Answer 19

recreational diver; “A”

Question 20

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “a”

Answer 20

stemhead fitting

Question 21

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “b”

Answer 21

primary winch

Question 22

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “c”

Answer 22

toerail

Question 23

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “d”

Answer 23

cockpit sole

Question 24

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “e”

Answer 24

binnacle

Question 25

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “f”

Answer 25

hatch

Question 26

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “g”

Answer 26

chainplate

Question 27

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “h”

Answer 27

cockpit coaming

Question 28

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “i”

Answer 28

turnbuckle

Question 29

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “j”

Answer 29

Companionway

Question 30

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “a”

Answer 30

quarter berth

Question 31

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “b”

Answer 31

locker

Question 32

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “c”

Answer 32

v-berth

Question 33

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “d”

Answer 33

galley

Question 34

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “e”

Answer 34

head

Question 35

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “f”

Answer 35

chart table

Question 36

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “g”

Answer 36

portlight

Question 37

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “h”

Answer 37

cabin sole

Question 38

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “i”

Answer 38

saloon