NJ BOATING TEST (CERIFICATION EXAM) ACTUAL EXAM
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
the port side of a vessel is the ____ side - ANSWER: left
the stern of a vessel is the _______ of the vessel - ANSWER: rear
basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - ANSWER: displacement and planning
name three basic hull shapes - ANSWER: round, flat and vee
what are the four length classes of vessels? - ANSWER: less than 16ft
16 to less than 26 ft
26 to less than 40ft
40ft to less than 65ft
list the four basic types of engines - ANSWER: inboard, outboard, stern drive and jet
drive
stern drive and inboard engines are - ANSWER: automotive engines adapted for
marine use
the US Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be - ANSWER: inboard vessels
T/F- personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other
vessels. - ANSWER: False
device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at
the rear of the vessel - ANSWER: impeller
what info is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? - ANSWER:
1. capacity in lbs or # of people
2. recommended max. horsepower
list 3 things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing - ANSWER: 1. vessel's description: give #, size, make, etc.
2. #, names and addresses of passengers
3. trip plan
name 3 things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel - ANSWER:
1. keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
2. fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
3. never fill to the brim
, a rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _______ out, ________
in, and _______ in reserve - ANSWER: 1/3 out, 1/3 in and 1/3 in reserve
if the combined weight of the vessel and is engine is more than ________ of the
recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer. -
ANSWER: 90%
"tongue weight" is the amt of the loaded trailer's weight that - ANSWER: presses
down on the towing hitch
two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in
case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - ANSWER: crisscrossed
where should you prepare your vessel before launching it away from the trailer? -
ANSWER: well away from the boat ramp
name 3 engine maintenance tips - ANSWER: •keep well tuned
•check oil levels
•change oil
•check batteries
•grease and lubricate
•check for anything loose
if the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the ______
first when leaving the dock - ANSWER: stern line
the __________ vessel is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a
collision by stopping, slowing down or changing course - ANSWER: the give-way
vessel
the stand on vessel must - ANSWER: maintain its course and speed unless it becomes
apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.
If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-
on, you should keep to the - ANSWER: right
T/F-If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel - ANSWER:
False
T/F If you see a red and white light ahead when boating at night, you should
maintain course and speed. - ANSWER: False
If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a
_________ and you must ________ - ANSWER: sailing vessel and you must give way
_______ are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course. -
ANSWER: buoys and markers
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
the port side of a vessel is the ____ side - ANSWER: left
the stern of a vessel is the _______ of the vessel - ANSWER: rear
basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - ANSWER: displacement and planning
name three basic hull shapes - ANSWER: round, flat and vee
what are the four length classes of vessels? - ANSWER: less than 16ft
16 to less than 26 ft
26 to less than 40ft
40ft to less than 65ft
list the four basic types of engines - ANSWER: inboard, outboard, stern drive and jet
drive
stern drive and inboard engines are - ANSWER: automotive engines adapted for
marine use
the US Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be - ANSWER: inboard vessels
T/F- personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other
vessels. - ANSWER: False
device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at
the rear of the vessel - ANSWER: impeller
what info is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? - ANSWER:
1. capacity in lbs or # of people
2. recommended max. horsepower
list 3 things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing - ANSWER: 1. vessel's description: give #, size, make, etc.
2. #, names and addresses of passengers
3. trip plan
name 3 things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel - ANSWER:
1. keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
2. fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
3. never fill to the brim
, a rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _______ out, ________
in, and _______ in reserve - ANSWER: 1/3 out, 1/3 in and 1/3 in reserve
if the combined weight of the vessel and is engine is more than ________ of the
recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer. -
ANSWER: 90%
"tongue weight" is the amt of the loaded trailer's weight that - ANSWER: presses
down on the towing hitch
two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in
case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - ANSWER: crisscrossed
where should you prepare your vessel before launching it away from the trailer? -
ANSWER: well away from the boat ramp
name 3 engine maintenance tips - ANSWER: •keep well tuned
•check oil levels
•change oil
•check batteries
•grease and lubricate
•check for anything loose
if the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the ______
first when leaving the dock - ANSWER: stern line
the __________ vessel is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a
collision by stopping, slowing down or changing course - ANSWER: the give-way
vessel
the stand on vessel must - ANSWER: maintain its course and speed unless it becomes
apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.
If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-
on, you should keep to the - ANSWER: right
T/F-If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel - ANSWER:
False
T/F If you see a red and white light ahead when boating at night, you should
maintain course and speed. - ANSWER: False
If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a
_________ and you must ________ - ANSWER: sailing vessel and you must give way
_______ are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course. -
ANSWER: buoys and markers
