California Boating Final Exam B Questions
and Answers 100% Correct
Under which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia - answer-Being
immersed in Coldwater
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
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, 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
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for
gasoline powered boat - answer-Examination of thru-hull fitting's for signs of leakage or
corrosion
What is the main reason operators are involved with collisions with reefs/shoals or submerged
hazards - answer-Did not check for local hazards prior to launch
Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat -
answer-Boat operator
What is the cause of most fatal boating accidents - answer-Operator error
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and Answers 100% Correct
Under which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia - answer-Being
immersed in Coldwater
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
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, 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
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for
gasoline powered boat - answer-Examination of thru-hull fitting's for signs of leakage or
corrosion
What is the main reason operators are involved with collisions with reefs/shoals or submerged
hazards - answer-Did not check for local hazards prior to launch
Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat -
answer-Boat operator
What is the cause of most fatal boating accidents - answer-Operator error
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