NJ CORE APPLICATOR TEST, EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE 270 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
ALREADY GRADED A+
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
ANSWER: on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - ANSWER: weight and chest
size
Information on the capacity plate - ANSWER: number of people, max weight,
sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - ANSWER: nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ANSWER: 16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - ANSWER: off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? -
ANSWER: the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - ANSWER: in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER: when it is torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - ANSWER: increases the
likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? -
ANSWER: USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - ANSWER: horn or
whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - ANSWER: dark clouds and
shifting winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program - ANSWER: check the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? - ANSWER:
into the wind
COMPLETE 270 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
ALREADY GRADED A+
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
ANSWER: on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - ANSWER: weight and chest
size
Information on the capacity plate - ANSWER: number of people, max weight,
sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - ANSWER: nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ANSWER: 16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - ANSWER: off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? -
ANSWER: the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - ANSWER: in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER: when it is torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - ANSWER: increases the
likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? -
ANSWER: USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - ANSWER: horn or
whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - ANSWER: dark clouds and
shifting winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program - ANSWER: check the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? - ANSWER:
into the wind
