Boating Exam Questions & Answers(Graded A+)

1. How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANSWERboth sides of bow of the boat 2. What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSWERData needed to for selecting right PFD for passenger body weight and chest size 3. What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSWERmaximum weight or number of people boat can carry safely 4. What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANSWERconsult nautical map 5. According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? - ANSWEROperators 12+ 6. Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - ANSWERType 1 7. Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this? - ANSWERvessel operator 8. Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSWERaccessible location 9. When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWERslightly torn 10. What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - ANSWERincreases likelihood of accidents 11. When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board? - ANSWERU.S. COAST GUARD-APPROVED VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS 12. What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot powerboat? - ANSWERA WHISTLE, A HORN, OR ANOTHER SOUND DEVICE