ASA 103 FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2024
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A _____-_____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers
or a walk through transom. - ANSWER: self-bailing or self-draining
A _____ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables. - ANSWER: a turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck it is safer to walk along the _____ side of the
boat. - ANSWER: windward or high
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be
stowed in the _____ _____. - ANSWER: cockpit locker
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an _____ _____ may be fitted to the rudder
post to allow steering to resume. - ANSWER: emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _____, where water may accumulate
at the lowest point. - ANSWER: bilge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all _____
when leaving the boat unattended. - ANSWER: seacocks
Type "B" fire extinguishers are used to combat _____ based fires. - ANSWER:
flammable liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _____ volts _____
power, which is provided by the house _____. - ANSWER: 12; DC; batteries
When connected to _____ (110-volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a
battery _____. While motoring, the engine-mounted _____ charges the batteries. -
ANSWER: shorepower; charger; alternator
The battery _____ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be
made between house and _____ battery banks. - ANSWER: selector; starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter _____.
- ANSWER: pins or rings
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that _____ is flowing out
of the _____ outlet. - ANSWER: water; exhaust
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _____ supply. - ANSWER: fuel
, When shifting from forward to reverse gear (or vice versa) it is critical to pause in
_____ for a second or two to allow the engine to return to idle speed. - ANSWER:
neutral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop _____. - ANSWER: wash
The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engine is in
reverse gear is called prop _____. - ANSWER: walk
With the engines in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will likely cause the stern
to walk to _____. - ANSWER: port
A vessel with divers in the water may display either a _____ _____ flag (red with
diagonal white stripe) or International Code flag _____ (vertical white and blue
swallowtail). - ANSWER: recreational diver; A
The _____ has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the _____, _____, and
passengers. - ANSWER: skipper or captain; vessel; crew
A safety _____ may be made of webbing or line and has a clip on either end. One
end commonly attaches to a safety _____ worn by the crew, the other end is secured
to a strong pad-eye or _____. - ANSWER: tether; harness; jackline
It is advisable to wear a life jacket in the following situations (name at least three): -
ANSWER: bad weather; heavy seas; cold seawater temperature; nighttime; poor
visibility; when leaving the cockpit; if the boat has no lifelines; feeling unwell; etc.
Other than the federally required items, ASA recommends the following additional
equipment be carried on board (name at least 10): - ANSWER: VHF radio, cellphone,
spare lines, navigation charts, plotting tools, anchors, binoculars, knife, first aid kit,
tool kit, flashlight/spotlight, clock, radar reflector, boathook, softwood plugs,
portable bilge pump, etc.
The amount of oil in the auxiliary _____ may be checked by withdrawing the _____,
wiping it clean, then reinserting and removing again to check the level. - ANSWER:
engine; dipstick
The raw-water _____ helps prevent grass, seaweed, and other undesirable debris
from entering the engine's _____ system. - ANSWER: strainer; cooling
To help prevent diesel fuel spills, it is better to fill the tank _____. - ANSWER: slowly
It is illegal to dump _____, _____, _____ anywhere in the ocean or inland waters. -
ANSWER: plastic, engine oil, and diesel fuel
Small items of food waster, paper, and glass may legally be discharged if the vessel is
more than _____ miles offshore. - ANSWER: 3
NEWEST EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) / ALREADY
GRADED A+ // BRAND NEW!!
A _____-_____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers
or a walk through transom. - ANSWER: self-bailing or self-draining
A _____ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables. - ANSWER: a turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck it is safer to walk along the _____ side of the
boat. - ANSWER: windward or high
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be
stowed in the _____ _____. - ANSWER: cockpit locker
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an _____ _____ may be fitted to the rudder
post to allow steering to resume. - ANSWER: emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _____, where water may accumulate
at the lowest point. - ANSWER: bilge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all _____
when leaving the boat unattended. - ANSWER: seacocks
Type "B" fire extinguishers are used to combat _____ based fires. - ANSWER:
flammable liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _____ volts _____
power, which is provided by the house _____. - ANSWER: 12; DC; batteries
When connected to _____ (110-volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a
battery _____. While motoring, the engine-mounted _____ charges the batteries. -
ANSWER: shorepower; charger; alternator
The battery _____ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be
made between house and _____ battery banks. - ANSWER: selector; starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter _____.
- ANSWER: pins or rings
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that _____ is flowing out
of the _____ outlet. - ANSWER: water; exhaust
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _____ supply. - ANSWER: fuel
, When shifting from forward to reverse gear (or vice versa) it is critical to pause in
_____ for a second or two to allow the engine to return to idle speed. - ANSWER:
neutral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop _____. - ANSWER: wash
The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engine is in
reverse gear is called prop _____. - ANSWER: walk
With the engines in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will likely cause the stern
to walk to _____. - ANSWER: port
A vessel with divers in the water may display either a _____ _____ flag (red with
diagonal white stripe) or International Code flag _____ (vertical white and blue
swallowtail). - ANSWER: recreational diver; A
The _____ has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the _____, _____, and
passengers. - ANSWER: skipper or captain; vessel; crew
A safety _____ may be made of webbing or line and has a clip on either end. One
end commonly attaches to a safety _____ worn by the crew, the other end is secured
to a strong pad-eye or _____. - ANSWER: tether; harness; jackline
It is advisable to wear a life jacket in the following situations (name at least three): -
ANSWER: bad weather; heavy seas; cold seawater temperature; nighttime; poor
visibility; when leaving the cockpit; if the boat has no lifelines; feeling unwell; etc.
Other than the federally required items, ASA recommends the following additional
equipment be carried on board (name at least 10): - ANSWER: VHF radio, cellphone,
spare lines, navigation charts, plotting tools, anchors, binoculars, knife, first aid kit,
tool kit, flashlight/spotlight, clock, radar reflector, boathook, softwood plugs,
portable bilge pump, etc.
The amount of oil in the auxiliary _____ may be checked by withdrawing the _____,
wiping it clean, then reinserting and removing again to check the level. - ANSWER:
engine; dipstick
The raw-water _____ helps prevent grass, seaweed, and other undesirable debris
from entering the engine's _____ system. - ANSWER: strainer; cooling
To help prevent diesel fuel spills, it is better to fill the tank _____. - ANSWER: slowly
It is illegal to dump _____, _____, _____ anywhere in the ocean or inland waters. -
ANSWER: plastic, engine oil, and diesel fuel
Small items of food waster, paper, and glass may legally be discharged if the vessel is
more than _____ miles offshore. - ANSWER: 3
