CALIFORNIA BOATING EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (CORRECT AND
WELL-RESEARCHED ANSWERS)
Under which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Being immersed in cold water
How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity? – CORRECT ANSWER-It will be
difficult to control
A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board? – CORRECT
ANSWER-It's intended wearer
On a 15ft boat, which object is required to be on-board? - CORRECT ANSWER-One Coast
Guard approved life jacket for each person When is it a good advice for adults to wear Coast
Guard approved life jackets? - CORRECT ANSWER-When in bad weather
What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket with a torn strap?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Discard and replace it
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you
watch your wake? - CORRECT ANSWER-It may cause personal injury or damage.
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for a
gasoline powered boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Examination of thru-hull fittings for sign of
leakage or corrosion.
Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Boat operator
In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Bilge
How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers? - CORRECT ANSWER Physical
reactions become slower
Under the influence of alcohol, what happens to a person’s reasoning ability? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It becomes weaker
How does drinking alcohol while boating effect other conditions related to being out on the
water? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increases feeling of fatigue
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (CORRECT AND
WELL-RESEARCHED ANSWERS)
Under which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Being immersed in cold water
How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity? – CORRECT ANSWER-It will be
difficult to control
A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board? – CORRECT
ANSWER-It's intended wearer
On a 15ft boat, which object is required to be on-board? - CORRECT ANSWER-One Coast
Guard approved life jacket for each person When is it a good advice for adults to wear Coast
Guard approved life jackets? - CORRECT ANSWER-When in bad weather
What should be done with a badly discolored Coast Guard approved life jacket with a torn strap?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Discard and replace it
When operating a boat near other boats or when entering a congested area, why should you
watch your wake? - CORRECT ANSWER-It may cause personal injury or damage.
Which of the following is recommended as part of the annual maintenance program for a
gasoline powered boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Examination of thru-hull fittings for sign of
leakage or corrosion.
Who has the primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard a recreational boat? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Boat operator
In what part of the boat are gasoline fumes most likely to accumulate? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Bilge
How does alcohol use affect boat operators or passengers? - CORRECT ANSWER Physical
reactions become slower
Under the influence of alcohol, what happens to a person’s reasoning ability? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It becomes weaker
How does drinking alcohol while boating effect other conditions related to being out on the
water? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increases feeling of fatigue
