NJ BOATING EXAM SCRIPT 2026 TEST PAPER
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
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
