ILTB FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How do you assume the help position to reduce heat loss in cold water - Answers -
bring knees to chest and arms to side
A boat capacity plate gives the maximum weight and or number of people the boat can
carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? - Answers - good
weather
You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is the most
important information to tell a responsible person - Answers - where you will be boating
and when you plan to return.
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - Answers - keep
contact between tank and fuel spout
What is good for cleaning your Vessel and doesn't harm lakes or rivers - Answers -
Non-phosphate products
You are preparing to tow an outward boat. What should you do to prevent damage to
the engine while on the road - Answers - raise the engine and secure it
What is the best way to approach a dock when there is a strong wind or current -
Answers - into the wind or current
A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the port (left) side of
this boat - Answers - red
When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give way vessel? -
Answers - powerboat
Two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its
course and speed - Answers - the stand on vessel
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - Answers - to avoid collisions
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating - Answers - operator
Who may depart from the navigation rules - Answers - anyone who needs to avoid a
collision
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action
must you take - Answers - reduce to idle speed and proceed with caution
How do you assume the help position to reduce heat loss in cold water - Answers -
bring knees to chest and arms to side
A boat capacity plate gives the maximum weight and or number of people the boat can
carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? - Answers - good
weather
You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is the most
important information to tell a responsible person - Answers - where you will be boating
and when you plan to return.
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - Answers - keep
contact between tank and fuel spout
What is good for cleaning your Vessel and doesn't harm lakes or rivers - Answers -
Non-phosphate products
You are preparing to tow an outward boat. What should you do to prevent damage to
the engine while on the road - Answers - raise the engine and secure it
What is the best way to approach a dock when there is a strong wind or current -
Answers - into the wind or current
A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the port (left) side of
this boat - Answers - red
When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give way vessel? -
Answers - powerboat
Two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its
course and speed - Answers - the stand on vessel
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - Answers - to avoid collisions
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating - Answers - operator
Who may depart from the navigation rules - Answers - anyone who needs to avoid a
collision
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action
must you take - Answers - reduce to idle speed and proceed with caution
