ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Course
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1. What does DSC stand for?
A. Digital Signal Communication
B. Direct Safety Channel
C. Digital Selective Calling
D. Data Signal Control
Correct Answer: C. Digital Selective Calling
2. What is required for DSC functionality?
A. GPS antenna
B. MMSI number
C. Radar system
D. AIS transponder
Correct Answer: B. MMSI number
3. DSC allows you to:
A. Broadcast weather
B. Make direct station-to-station calls
C. Track vessels
,D. Send emails
Correct Answer: B. Make direct station-to-station calls
4. Which VHF channel is used for emergency communication?
A. 13
B. 16
C. 22
D. 70
Correct Answer: B. 16
5. When should a MAYDAY call be made?
A. Minor inconvenience
B. Urgent but not dangerous
C. Life-threatening situation
D. Routine communication
Correct Answer: C. Life-threatening situation
6. When should a PAN-PAN call be made?
A. Routine traffic
B. Urgent but not life-threatening situation
C. Weather update
D. Docking request
Correct Answer: B. Urgent but not life-threatening situation
7. When should a SECURITE call be made?
A. Emergency only
B. Life-threatening only
C. To warn other vessels of hazards
,D. For navigation requests
Correct Answer: C. To warn other vessels of hazards
8. Which of the following should be included in an emergency VHF call?
A. Boat color only
B. Boat name, position, number of people, nature of emergency
C. Engine type
D. Destination
Correct Answer: B. Boat name, position, number of people, nature of
emergency
9. Typical electrical systems differ as follows:
A. US: 24V / 220V; Foreign: 12V / 120V
B. US: 12V DC / 120V AC; Foreign: 24V DC / 220V AC
C. US: 120V only; Foreign: 220V only
D. No difference
Correct Answer: B. US: 12V DC / 120V AC; Foreign: 24V DC / 220V AC
10. Before connecting shore power, you should:
A. Start engine
B. Turn breakers off
C. Check fuel
D. Lower sails
Correct Answer: B. Turn breakers off
11. When connecting shore power, which should be plugged in first?
A. Dock
B. Boat
C. Either
, D. Generator
Correct Answer: B. Boat
12. Why put the transmission in reverse while sailing?
A. Increase speed
B. Reduce drag
C. Prevent shaft from spinning
D. Improve steering
Correct Answer: C. Prevent shaft from spinning
13. The three shutoffs for a gas stove include:
A. Valve, switch, pump
B. Tank valve, solenoid, burner control
C. Regulator, valve, hose
D. Tank, knob, switch
Correct Answer: B. Tank valve, solenoid, burner control
14. Are life jackets required in a dinghy (U.S.)?
A. No
B. Only for children
C. Yes
D. Only offshore
Correct Answer: C. Yes
15. Fire extinguishers are typically located in:
A. Cabin only
B. Engine compartment, galley, cockpit
C. Deck only
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
Instant Download Pdf
1. What does DSC stand for?
A. Digital Signal Communication
B. Direct Safety Channel
C. Digital Selective Calling
D. Data Signal Control
Correct Answer: C. Digital Selective Calling
2. What is required for DSC functionality?
A. GPS antenna
B. MMSI number
C. Radar system
D. AIS transponder
Correct Answer: B. MMSI number
3. DSC allows you to:
A. Broadcast weather
B. Make direct station-to-station calls
C. Track vessels
,D. Send emails
Correct Answer: B. Make direct station-to-station calls
4. Which VHF channel is used for emergency communication?
A. 13
B. 16
C. 22
D. 70
Correct Answer: B. 16
5. When should a MAYDAY call be made?
A. Minor inconvenience
B. Urgent but not dangerous
C. Life-threatening situation
D. Routine communication
Correct Answer: C. Life-threatening situation
6. When should a PAN-PAN call be made?
A. Routine traffic
B. Urgent but not life-threatening situation
C. Weather update
D. Docking request
Correct Answer: B. Urgent but not life-threatening situation
7. When should a SECURITE call be made?
A. Emergency only
B. Life-threatening only
C. To warn other vessels of hazards
,D. For navigation requests
Correct Answer: C. To warn other vessels of hazards
8. Which of the following should be included in an emergency VHF call?
A. Boat color only
B. Boat name, position, number of people, nature of emergency
C. Engine type
D. Destination
Correct Answer: B. Boat name, position, number of people, nature of
emergency
9. Typical electrical systems differ as follows:
A. US: 24V / 220V; Foreign: 12V / 120V
B. US: 12V DC / 120V AC; Foreign: 24V DC / 220V AC
C. US: 120V only; Foreign: 220V only
D. No difference
Correct Answer: B. US: 12V DC / 120V AC; Foreign: 24V DC / 220V AC
10. Before connecting shore power, you should:
A. Start engine
B. Turn breakers off
C. Check fuel
D. Lower sails
Correct Answer: B. Turn breakers off
11. When connecting shore power, which should be plugged in first?
A. Dock
B. Boat
C. Either
, D. Generator
Correct Answer: B. Boat
12. Why put the transmission in reverse while sailing?
A. Increase speed
B. Reduce drag
C. Prevent shaft from spinning
D. Improve steering
Correct Answer: C. Prevent shaft from spinning
13. The three shutoffs for a gas stove include:
A. Valve, switch, pump
B. Tank valve, solenoid, burner control
C. Regulator, valve, hose
D. Tank, knob, switch
Correct Answer: B. Tank valve, solenoid, burner control
14. Are life jackets required in a dinghy (U.S.)?
A. No
B. Only for children
C. Yes
D. Only offshore
Correct Answer: C. Yes
15. Fire extinguishers are typically located in:
A. Cabin only
B. Engine compartment, galley, cockpit
C. Deck only
