ASA 105 EXAM V1 2026 ACTUAL TEST PAPER
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Automatic Bilge Pump Answer: Powered by the battery (activated
when the float switch senses water in the bilge)
◉ Manual Bilge Pump Answer: bilge pump that is operated by hand
◉ To fill a cruising sailboat's freshwater tank, you must: Answer:
Ensure that the dock's freshwater supply is clean and then fill through
the water inlet
◉ What does a freshwater pump cycling on and off when no one is using
water mean? Answer: Indicates an open valve or a leak in the plumbing
◉ When done using propane stove, you must first: Answer: turn off the
solenoid switch
◉ You must pump sufficiently after using the head to ensure that the
wast reaches the: Answer: Holding tank
◉ To pump out a marine holding tank, you must unscrew the ________
________ _________, then hold the ____________ ___________
FIRMLY in the waste outlet. Answer: deck waste plate, pumpout nozzle
, ◉ How is the battery bank recharged most effectively when not on
shorepower? Answer: Using the alternator.
◉ What should the engine be running at to ensure alternator is useful?
Answer: 1,500 rpms
◉ Inverter Answer: A device that converts DC to AC.
◉ Rudder Stock Answer: A vertical shaft that connects the rudder to the
steering gear, transmitting the steering force.
Is where the emergency tiller fits into in case the steering cables fail
◉ Two ways diesel engine cooling as achieved: Answer: By using anti-
freeze in the pressurized internal system, AND coolant flow is regulated
by a thermostat
◉ Raw Water Pump Answer: Circulates seawater in the engine's raw-
water cooling system; should have a spare impeller for it on board.
◉ 4 factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power: Answer:
Tank capacity, wind and water, current, engine rpm
◉ 4 items that should be on boat in addition to tool set: Answer: zipties,
duct tape, WD-40, engine oil
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Automatic Bilge Pump Answer: Powered by the battery (activated
when the float switch senses water in the bilge)
◉ Manual Bilge Pump Answer: bilge pump that is operated by hand
◉ To fill a cruising sailboat's freshwater tank, you must: Answer:
Ensure that the dock's freshwater supply is clean and then fill through
the water inlet
◉ What does a freshwater pump cycling on and off when no one is using
water mean? Answer: Indicates an open valve or a leak in the plumbing
◉ When done using propane stove, you must first: Answer: turn off the
solenoid switch
◉ You must pump sufficiently after using the head to ensure that the
wast reaches the: Answer: Holding tank
◉ To pump out a marine holding tank, you must unscrew the ________
________ _________, then hold the ____________ ___________
FIRMLY in the waste outlet. Answer: deck waste plate, pumpout nozzle
, ◉ How is the battery bank recharged most effectively when not on
shorepower? Answer: Using the alternator.
◉ What should the engine be running at to ensure alternator is useful?
Answer: 1,500 rpms
◉ Inverter Answer: A device that converts DC to AC.
◉ Rudder Stock Answer: A vertical shaft that connects the rudder to the
steering gear, transmitting the steering force.
Is where the emergency tiller fits into in case the steering cables fail
◉ Two ways diesel engine cooling as achieved: Answer: By using anti-
freeze in the pressurized internal system, AND coolant flow is regulated
by a thermostat
◉ Raw Water Pump Answer: Circulates seawater in the engine's raw-
water cooling system; should have a spare impeller for it on board.
◉ 4 factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power: Answer:
Tank capacity, wind and water, current, engine rpm
◉ 4 items that should be on boat in addition to tool set: Answer: zipties,
duct tape, WD-40, engine oil
