CAPTAINS LICENSE FINAL TEST
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS,100% VERIFIE D.
Question : Which of the following may ignite fuel
vapors?
- Static electricity B) An open running motor C) Loose
wiring
Correct answer: AOTA
Question : Fire spreads by which of the following
methods?Conduction of heat to adjacent surfaces B) Radiation C) Convection
Correct answer: ATA
Question : According to the Uninspected Vessel
Regulations, life preservers should be:
Correct answer: Readily excessible
Question : What is one of the first things you should do
when boarding a liferaft?
Correct answer: pick up other survivors
Question : What do the letters "EPIRB" stand for?
Correct answer: Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacon
Question : According to the Uninspected Vessel
Regulations, the minimum amount of lifesaving
equipment required on an uninspected 85 foot vessel is:
Correct answer: One approved life preserver for each
person on board and a lifebuoy
Question : In treating a patient for shock you should:
Correct answer: Lie the person down, keep warm,
elevate feet, lower head, and keep dry.
Question : Treatment for a diabetic suffering from
insulin shock would consist of administering:
Correct answer: Sweetened Orange Juice
Question : Penetrating the skin with a sharp instrument
such as a nail causes which of the following type of wound?
Correct answer: Puncture
Question : A third degree burn:
Correct answer: Involves both layers of skin and damage
to underlying tissues.
Question : A third degree burn:
Correct answer: both layers of skin and and damage to
underlying tissues
Question : Bleeding from an artery would be indicated
by:
Correct answer: Bright red blood, spurting at regular
intervals.
Question : A person who sees someone fall overboard
should yell "Man Overboard" and:
Correct answer: keep the individual in sight
Question : On a small boat, if someone fell overboard
and you did not know which side they fell in, you
should:
Correct answer: Stop the propellers from turning and
throw a ring buoy over the side.
Question : For a choking victim, the first action should
be taken:
Correct answer: Let him try to cough it out.
Question : Of the following, which is not a symptom of
shock?
Correct answer: Red face, high temperature.
Question : A person remaining in shock may die:
Correct answer: Even though the injury would not have
been fatal.
Question : A second degree burn can be recognized by:
Correct answer: Blistering of the burn area.
Question : With a man overboard, port side, you should:
Correct answer: Hard left rudder.
Question : When a ship sinks and survivors take to the
life boats, the best procedure is:
Correct answer: Stay in the general area of the sinking
Question : What chemical is used to purify water?
Correct answer: Chlorine
Question : Where should life preservers be stowed?
Correct answer: in the wheelhouse
Question : If it is necessary to abandon ship while out to
sea, it is important that crew members:
Correct answer: Remain together in the area as rescuers
will search in the vessel's last known position.