NJ BOATING CERTIFICATE PRACTICE
EXAM 2023 2024 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Type II — Near-shore Buoyant PFDs. Answer: Decent Life Jacket
⩥ Type I — Offshore Lifejackets. Answer: Really nice tight life Jacket
⩥ Type III — Flotation Aid PFDs. Answer: Used for Jet Ski and Water
Sports (don't use air filled flotation ever for these sports)
⩥ Why is it important to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all
times when in or around the water?. Answer: A PFD takes some time to
fit properly, especially in an emergency
⩥ All gasoline-powered vessels built after 1940 are required to have
either natural or powered ventilation systems. What is the purpose of
having a ventilation system?. Answer: It removes flammable gases
⩥ Which of the following is an accurate description of a Type I:
Offshore Life Jacket (PFD). Answer: It is designed for open, rough or
remote waters
,⩥ Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal
flotation device (PFD)?. Answer: It should be a relatively snug fit
⩥ Powered ventilation systems should be turned on for how many
minutes before starting the engine to ensure all gasoline vapors have
been removed before ignition?. Answer: 4 (four) minutes
⩥ During which of the following activities may an Inflatable Personal
Flotation Device (PFD) be used?. Answer: Fishing (not high impact)
⩥ The carburetors on inboard mounted gasoline engines must be
equipped with an approved back-fire flame arrestor. What purpose does
having a back-fire flame arrestor play?. Answer: To prevent back fire
which results when unburned exhaust collects in the engine area
⩥ When encountering a powerboat in darkness or reduced visibility,
what do visible white and green lights indicate?. Answer: You are
approaching the starboard side of a powerboat
⩥ Which of the following is a characteristic common to both Type II:
Near-Shore Buoyant Vest and Type III: Flotation Aid?. Answer: They are
designed for calm, inland water (they do not turn person head side up)
, ⩥ Which of the following fire extinguishers would be best suited for use
onboard a boat?. Answer: Type B (Gasoline)
⩥ As a minimum requirement, a boat that is less than 26 feet in length of
closed construction must have what type(s) of fire extinguisher
onboard?. Answer: 1 B I ?
⩥ When encountering other vessels in darkness or reduced visibility,
what do visible white, green and red lights indicate?. Answer: You are
approaching a powerboat head-on
⩥ Which of the following is the SAFEST use of a life jacket or PFD?.
Answer: Worn at all times when in or around the water
⩥ Which of the following is the recommended method for storing your
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)?. Answer: In an open area to allow for
quick access
⩥ Which of the following marine distress signals would be most
effective when operating after dark or during restricted visibility?.
Answer: Flares
⩥ What is the purpose of having a ventilation system on board a
motorized vessel?. Answer: To remove flammable gases
EXAM 2023 2024 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Type II — Near-shore Buoyant PFDs. Answer: Decent Life Jacket
⩥ Type I — Offshore Lifejackets. Answer: Really nice tight life Jacket
⩥ Type III — Flotation Aid PFDs. Answer: Used for Jet Ski and Water
Sports (don't use air filled flotation ever for these sports)
⩥ Why is it important to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all
times when in or around the water?. Answer: A PFD takes some time to
fit properly, especially in an emergency
⩥ All gasoline-powered vessels built after 1940 are required to have
either natural or powered ventilation systems. What is the purpose of
having a ventilation system?. Answer: It removes flammable gases
⩥ Which of the following is an accurate description of a Type I:
Offshore Life Jacket (PFD). Answer: It is designed for open, rough or
remote waters
,⩥ Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal
flotation device (PFD)?. Answer: It should be a relatively snug fit
⩥ Powered ventilation systems should be turned on for how many
minutes before starting the engine to ensure all gasoline vapors have
been removed before ignition?. Answer: 4 (four) minutes
⩥ During which of the following activities may an Inflatable Personal
Flotation Device (PFD) be used?. Answer: Fishing (not high impact)
⩥ The carburetors on inboard mounted gasoline engines must be
equipped with an approved back-fire flame arrestor. What purpose does
having a back-fire flame arrestor play?. Answer: To prevent back fire
which results when unburned exhaust collects in the engine area
⩥ When encountering a powerboat in darkness or reduced visibility,
what do visible white and green lights indicate?. Answer: You are
approaching the starboard side of a powerboat
⩥ Which of the following is a characteristic common to both Type II:
Near-Shore Buoyant Vest and Type III: Flotation Aid?. Answer: They are
designed for calm, inland water (they do not turn person head side up)
, ⩥ Which of the following fire extinguishers would be best suited for use
onboard a boat?. Answer: Type B (Gasoline)
⩥ As a minimum requirement, a boat that is less than 26 feet in length of
closed construction must have what type(s) of fire extinguisher
onboard?. Answer: 1 B I ?
⩥ When encountering other vessels in darkness or reduced visibility,
what do visible white, green and red lights indicate?. Answer: You are
approaching a powerboat head-on
⩥ Which of the following is the SAFEST use of a life jacket or PFD?.
Answer: Worn at all times when in or around the water
⩥ Which of the following is the recommended method for storing your
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)?. Answer: In an open area to allow for
quick access
⩥ Which of the following marine distress signals would be most
effective when operating after dark or during restricted visibility?.
Answer: Flares
⩥ What is the purpose of having a ventilation system on board a
motorized vessel?. Answer: To remove flammable gases
