Boat US Foundation Chapter 1-6 questions and Answers A+ Graded What type of boat is most likely to have a planing hull? - -A Ski Boat -What must be done with the vessel's registration paper? - -Keep it aboard the boat when in operation -Which of the following is a characteristic of an overloaded boat? - -Handles Poorly -What special care must you take with your hull identification number (HIN)?
- -Be Careful not to remove or destory this number
- -Lights must be on during periods of restricted visibility
-Where onboard a boat are the gunwales located? - -At the top of the sides -What type of planning hull handles rough water the best? - -Deep V Hull -What is a characteristic of a catamaran hull? - -A Stable Ride -What is true of a No Discharge Zone or NDZ? - -Discharge of sewage is illegal -Which of the following vessels are exempt from being titled and registered in Virginia? - -Canoe and kayaks without an engine -In washington, where can you get a boat trailer registration? - -Department of license -On power-driven vessels, which of the following is true of navigation lights?
-According to the Navigation Rules, a rapidly ringing bell every minute signals what? - -A boat at anchor in the fog -Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor? - - Prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines -What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for PFDs? - -Straps and zippers work -USCG regulations require that a 14 foot powerboat carry which of the following items between sunset and sunrise? - -Navigations Lights 1 / 3
-Which of the following items is/are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy? - -A PFD for everyone aboard -How often should the inflator on a Type V PFD be checked? - -Every time it is worn -Which type of fire extinguisher should be onboard a vessel with a permanently installed fuel tank? - -Type B -Every person aboard a personal watercraft is required to wear what in Virginia? - -A personal floatation device -When not below deck or in an enclosed cabin, children under what age must wear PFDs when boating in Virginia? - -13 -Trailer ratings are based on what? - -The total weight of the trailer and boat -When are lights required to be installed on a trailer? - -Lights are required on every trailer -Which of the following is considered a safe refueling practice? - -Closing all hatches and doors while refueling -What should you do if caught in severe storm conditions? - -Put on your life jacket if it's not on already -Which of the following is a sign that the weather may change for the worse?
- -A sudden drop in the temperature
-Tide tables contain which of the following? - -The Height of the tide -What currents are a result of the movement of the sun and the moon? - - Tidal Currents -What test can be performed to detect a leak after fueling a gasoline- powered boat? - -Sniff Test -Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm? - -A Buildup of dark clouds -Where should non-essential passengers stand during the fueling process? - -Ashore -Which one of the following is true about can buoys? - -They are cylindrical in shape 2 / 3
-A yellow buoy may mark which of the following? - -A spoil area -What should be avoided when anchoring? - -Throwing the anchor as far away from the boat as possible and backing up -For most anchoring situations, which is the best type of anchor line? - - Three-strand twisted nylon -When is a lookout on a vessel required? - -At All Times -A mooring buoy is a white buoy with which color stripe - -Blue -By operating a boat in Virginia, you have consented to what kind of test if directed by a marine patrol officer? - -Sobriety -Which statement is true about red buoys under the Inland Rules? - -They should be passed on your starboard side when going upstream -According to the Navigation Rules, which of the following is true? - - Overtaking boats are give-way boats -What action should be taken when nearing a bend in a narrow channel? - - Stay to the starboard edge of the channel and signal one prolonged blast -A boat operating in a narrow channel is required to keep as close as is safe to what side? - -Side closest to starboard -On a recreational boat, the location of emergency equipment (life jackets, fire extinguishers, visual distress signals, radio, etc.) should be reviewed before departure with which persons? - -Everyone Aboard -What should a boater do with a float plan? - -Give it to a friend or relative ashore -In Virginia, boaters with blood alcohol content (BAC) over what percent are considered Operating Under the Influence (OUI)? - -0.08% -In Virginia, a person must be how old to legally operate a PWC? - -14 -What is the primary purpose of the Navigation Rules? - -To prevent collision and accidents -What does it mean if you are the stand on vessel in an overtaking situation?
- -You are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed
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