ASA 106 - Advanced Cruising & Seamanship
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1. LOA stands for:
A. Length of area
B. Length overall
C. Line of action
D. Length on axis
Correct Answer: B. Length overall
2. A full keel boat typically has a ______ and is known for ______:
A. Spade rudder, high speed
B. Hung rudder, good longitudinal stability
C. Twin rudders, high maneuverability
D. Fin keel, shallow draft
Correct Answer: B. Hung rudder, good longitudinal stability
3. A fin keel boat is commonly paired with a:
A. Skeg rudder
B. Hung rudder
C. Spade rudder
,D. Twin keel
Correct Answer: C. Spade rudder
4. Compared to full keel boats, fin keel boats are more likely to:
A. Be slower
B. Broach
C. Have deeper draft always
D. Lack maneuverability
Correct Answer: B. Broach
5. A long keel configuration is typically associated with which rudder type?
A. Spade rudder
B. Skeg rudder
C. Twin rudder
D. Balanced rudder
Correct Answer: B. Skeg rudder
6. A sloop rig is best described as:
A. Two masts with multiple sails
B. A mast with a single headsail and mainsail
C. A mast without stays
D. A downwind-only rig
Correct Answer: B. A mast with a single headsail and mainsail
7. Solent and cutter rigs are characterized by:
A. No headsails
B. Multiple masts
C. Two forestays with multiple headsails
,D. Only downwind sails
Correct Answer: C. Two forestays with multiple headsails
8. A ketch or yawl differs from a sloop because it:
A. Has no headsail
B. Has a secondary mast
C. Is always faster
D. Has no mainsail
Correct Answer: B. Has a secondary mast
9. Multihull vessels (catamarans/trimarans) are generally:
A. Less stable
B. Highly stable but weaker upwind
C. Slower in all conditions
D. Heavily ballasted
Correct Answer: B. Highly stable but weaker upwind
10. The typical annual operating cost of a boat is approximately:
A. 5% of purchase price
B. 10% of purchase price
C. 20% of purchase price
D. 30% of purchase price
Correct Answer: B. 10% of purchase price
11. Refit or upgrade costs are typically about ______ every 5 years:
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 50%
Correct Answer: C. 30%
, 12. When storing food onboard, heavy items should be placed:
A. On deck
B. High up
C. Low in the boat
D. Near electronics
Correct Answer: C. Low in the boat
13. Which of the following is NOT recommended when storing food?
A. Removing packaging
B. Placing cans near electronics
C. Using oldest items first
D. Organizing supplies
Correct Answer: B. Placing cans near electronics
14. Minimum daily drinking water requirement per person is approximately:
A. 1 gallon
B. 1/5 gallon
C. 2 gallons
D. 5 gallons
Correct Answer: B. 1/5 gallon
15. Total daily water usage (including cooking and washing) per person is
approximately:
A. 1 gallon
B. 2–5 gallons
C. 10 gallons
D. 15 gallons
Correct Answer: B. 2–5 gallons
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. LOA stands for:
A. Length of area
B. Length overall
C. Line of action
D. Length on axis
Correct Answer: B. Length overall
2. A full keel boat typically has a ______ and is known for ______:
A. Spade rudder, high speed
B. Hung rudder, good longitudinal stability
C. Twin rudders, high maneuverability
D. Fin keel, shallow draft
Correct Answer: B. Hung rudder, good longitudinal stability
3. A fin keel boat is commonly paired with a:
A. Skeg rudder
B. Hung rudder
C. Spade rudder
,D. Twin keel
Correct Answer: C. Spade rudder
4. Compared to full keel boats, fin keel boats are more likely to:
A. Be slower
B. Broach
C. Have deeper draft always
D. Lack maneuverability
Correct Answer: B. Broach
5. A long keel configuration is typically associated with which rudder type?
A. Spade rudder
B. Skeg rudder
C. Twin rudder
D. Balanced rudder
Correct Answer: B. Skeg rudder
6. A sloop rig is best described as:
A. Two masts with multiple sails
B. A mast with a single headsail and mainsail
C. A mast without stays
D. A downwind-only rig
Correct Answer: B. A mast with a single headsail and mainsail
7. Solent and cutter rigs are characterized by:
A. No headsails
B. Multiple masts
C. Two forestays with multiple headsails
,D. Only downwind sails
Correct Answer: C. Two forestays with multiple headsails
8. A ketch or yawl differs from a sloop because it:
A. Has no headsail
B. Has a secondary mast
C. Is always faster
D. Has no mainsail
Correct Answer: B. Has a secondary mast
9. Multihull vessels (catamarans/trimarans) are generally:
A. Less stable
B. Highly stable but weaker upwind
C. Slower in all conditions
D. Heavily ballasted
Correct Answer: B. Highly stable but weaker upwind
10. The typical annual operating cost of a boat is approximately:
A. 5% of purchase price
B. 10% of purchase price
C. 20% of purchase price
D. 30% of purchase price
Correct Answer: B. 10% of purchase price
11. Refit or upgrade costs are typically about ______ every 5 years:
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 50%
Correct Answer: C. 30%
, 12. When storing food onboard, heavy items should be placed:
A. On deck
B. High up
C. Low in the boat
D. Near electronics
Correct Answer: C. Low in the boat
13. Which of the following is NOT recommended when storing food?
A. Removing packaging
B. Placing cans near electronics
C. Using oldest items first
D. Organizing supplies
Correct Answer: B. Placing cans near electronics
14. Minimum daily drinking water requirement per person is approximately:
A. 1 gallon
B. 1/5 gallon
C. 2 gallons
D. 5 gallons
Correct Answer: B. 1/5 gallon
15. Total daily water usage (including cooking and washing) per person is
approximately:
A. 1 gallon
B. 2–5 gallons
C. 10 gallons
D. 15 gallons
Correct Answer: B. 2–5 gallons
