Maine Guide Exam - Prep Questions
With Best Solutions
When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or fishing license in the state of
Maine. -Correct Answer-False
What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt water? -Correct Answer-USCG
Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing
Which license(s) would I need to guide day trips in sea kayaks on inland waters? -Correct Answer-
Recreational
Which license(s) would I need to guide overnight trips in sea kayaks on the ocean? -Correct Answer-Sea
Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide Stand Up Paddleboard day trips on salt water? -Correct Answer-
Sea Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide sea kayak day trips on fresh water? -Correct Answer-Recreational
In order to qualify as a Master Maine Guide, which of the following must be true? -Correct Answer-Must
have been licensed as a registered Maine Guide in the specialization area for at least 10 years - Must be
able to document and prove their time spent guiding
How should a vessel's registration number and validation sticker be displayed? -Correct Answer-On both
sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? -Correct Answer-Passenger's body
weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? -Correct Answer-Maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
, Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? -Correct Answer-Type l
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? -Correct Answer-When it is slightly torn
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Maine waters in an 18-foot powerboat? -
Correct Answer-A way to make an efficient sound signal
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? -Correct Answer-Dark clouds
and shifting winds
What should you do before fueling your boar? -Correct Answer-Turn off the engine and close all
windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
How can you prevent transporting invasive aquatic species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one
waterway to another? -Correct Answer-Remove any plants you see before leaving the body of water.
In Maine, how far must a vessel operating at more than "headway speed" stay from an island? -Correct
Answer-200 feet
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding a collision? -
Correct Answer-The operators of both vessels
According to Maine law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator, if the vessel is towing a
skier? -Correct Answer-An observer at least 12 years of age in a position to observe the progress of the
person being towed
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering? -Correct
Answer-Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Maine Department of Inland
Fisheries and Wildlife? -Correct Answer-Damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a
boating accident.
With Best Solutions
When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or fishing license in the state of
Maine. -Correct Answer-False
What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt water? -Correct Answer-USCG
Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing
Which license(s) would I need to guide day trips in sea kayaks on inland waters? -Correct Answer-
Recreational
Which license(s) would I need to guide overnight trips in sea kayaks on the ocean? -Correct Answer-Sea
Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide Stand Up Paddleboard day trips on salt water? -Correct Answer-
Sea Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide sea kayak day trips on fresh water? -Correct Answer-Recreational
In order to qualify as a Master Maine Guide, which of the following must be true? -Correct Answer-Must
have been licensed as a registered Maine Guide in the specialization area for at least 10 years - Must be
able to document and prove their time spent guiding
How should a vessel's registration number and validation sticker be displayed? -Correct Answer-On both
sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? -Correct Answer-Passenger's body
weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? -Correct Answer-Maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
, Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? -Correct Answer-Type l
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? -Correct Answer-When it is slightly torn
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Maine waters in an 18-foot powerboat? -
Correct Answer-A way to make an efficient sound signal
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? -Correct Answer-Dark clouds
and shifting winds
What should you do before fueling your boar? -Correct Answer-Turn off the engine and close all
windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
How can you prevent transporting invasive aquatic species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one
waterway to another? -Correct Answer-Remove any plants you see before leaving the body of water.
In Maine, how far must a vessel operating at more than "headway speed" stay from an island? -Correct
Answer-200 feet
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding a collision? -
Correct Answer-The operators of both vessels
According to Maine law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator, if the vessel is towing a
skier? -Correct Answer-An observer at least 12 years of age in a position to observe the progress of the
person being towed
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering? -Correct
Answer-Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Maine Department of Inland
Fisheries and Wildlife? -Correct Answer-Damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a
boating accident.
