CALIFORNIA BOATING FINAL EXAM B
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
⩥ How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity. Answer: It
will be difficult to control
⩥ A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on
board. Answer: It's intended wearer
⩥ On a 15 foot boat which object is required to be on board. Answer:
One Coast Guard approved lifejacket for each person
⩥ When is it good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved
lifejackets. Answer: At all times when aboard
⩥ What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved
life jacket with a torn strap. Answer: Discard and replace it
⩥ Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when
boating in the stormy weather. Answer: Make sure all aboard or wearing
lifejackets
, ⩥ Motor boats under 26 feet with installed fuel tanks are required to
have which type of fire extinguisher on board. Answer: Type B
⩥ Which are Coast Guard approved visual distress signal's. Answer: Red
meteor flares
⩥ If to much weight is placed on a hitch, What affect can it have on the
tow vehicle. Answer: Front and will lift and make the vehicle difficult to
control
⩥ To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species when is the best time to
clean your boat. Answer: Before you leave the ramp area
⩥ What do a red green and white light indicate when seen together at
night. Answer: It is the bow of another vessel heading straight toward
you
⩥ When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested
area why should you watch your wake. Answer: It may cause personal
injury or damage
⩥ Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm.
Answer: Threatening clouds such as thunderheads
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
⩥ How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity. Answer: It
will be difficult to control
⩥ A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on
board. Answer: It's intended wearer
⩥ On a 15 foot boat which object is required to be on board. Answer:
One Coast Guard approved lifejacket for each person
⩥ When is it good advice for adults to wear Coast Guard approved
lifejackets. Answer: At all times when aboard
⩥ What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved
life jacket with a torn strap. Answer: Discard and replace it
⩥ Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when
boating in the stormy weather. Answer: Make sure all aboard or wearing
lifejackets
, ⩥ Motor boats under 26 feet with installed fuel tanks are required to
have which type of fire extinguisher on board. Answer: Type B
⩥ Which are Coast Guard approved visual distress signal's. Answer: Red
meteor flares
⩥ If to much weight is placed on a hitch, What affect can it have on the
tow vehicle. Answer: Front and will lift and make the vehicle difficult to
control
⩥ To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species when is the best time to
clean your boat. Answer: Before you leave the ramp area
⩥ What do a red green and white light indicate when seen together at
night. Answer: It is the bow of another vessel heading straight toward
you
⩥ When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested
area why should you watch your wake. Answer: It may cause personal
injury or damage
⩥ Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm.
Answer: Threatening clouds such as thunderheads
