ILTB Final UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
how do you assume the help position to reduce heat loss in cold water - CORRECT
ANSWER - bring knees to chest and arms to side
a boat capacity plate gives the maximum weight and or number of people the boat can carry
safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
good weather
You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is the most important
information to tell a responsible person - CORRECT ANSWER - where you will be
boating and when you plan to return.
how can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - CORRECT
ANSWER - keep contact between tank and fuel spout
what is good for cleaning your Vessel and doesn't harm lakes or rivers - CORRECT
ANSWER - Non-phosphate products
you are preparing to tow an outward boat. What should you do to prevent damage to the engine
while on the road - CORRECT ANSWER - raise the engine and secure it
what is the best way to approach a dock when there is a strong wind or current - CORRECT
ANSWER - into the wind or current
A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the port (left) side of this boat
- CORRECT ANSWER - red
when a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give way vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - powerboat
, two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its course and
speed - CORRECT ANSWER - the stand on vessel
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - CORRECT ANSWER - to avoid
collisions
who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating - CORRECT ANSWER - operator
who may depart from the navigation rules - CORRECT ANSWER - anyone who needs to
avoid a collision
you hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action must you
take - CORRECT ANSWER - reduce to idle speed and proceed with caution
what determines if a speed is safe for your boat - CORRECT ANSWER - visibility
conditions
which of these would be considered a safe speed? - CORRECT ANSWER - being able to
stop within an appropriate distance
what is the best way to retrieve an anchor - CORRECT ANSWER - pull the anchor
straight up
you are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy with the number 5 and a flashing
green light. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - keep the buoy on your port
side
you enter a harbor. you see a buoy with red and white vertical stripes. What should you do -
CORRECT ANSWER - go around the buoy on either side
Questions and CORRECT Answers
how do you assume the help position to reduce heat loss in cold water - CORRECT
ANSWER - bring knees to chest and arms to side
a boat capacity plate gives the maximum weight and or number of people the boat can carry
safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
good weather
You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is the most important
information to tell a responsible person - CORRECT ANSWER - where you will be
boating and when you plan to return.
how can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank - CORRECT
ANSWER - keep contact between tank and fuel spout
what is good for cleaning your Vessel and doesn't harm lakes or rivers - CORRECT
ANSWER - Non-phosphate products
you are preparing to tow an outward boat. What should you do to prevent damage to the engine
while on the road - CORRECT ANSWER - raise the engine and secure it
what is the best way to approach a dock when there is a strong wind or current - CORRECT
ANSWER - into the wind or current
A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the port (left) side of this boat
- CORRECT ANSWER - red
when a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, which one is the give way vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - powerboat
, two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its course and
speed - CORRECT ANSWER - the stand on vessel
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - CORRECT ANSWER - to avoid
collisions
who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating - CORRECT ANSWER - operator
who may depart from the navigation rules - CORRECT ANSWER - anyone who needs to
avoid a collision
you hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action must you
take - CORRECT ANSWER - reduce to idle speed and proceed with caution
what determines if a speed is safe for your boat - CORRECT ANSWER - visibility
conditions
which of these would be considered a safe speed? - CORRECT ANSWER - being able to
stop within an appropriate distance
what is the best way to retrieve an anchor - CORRECT ANSWER - pull the anchor
straight up
you are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy with the number 5 and a flashing
green light. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - keep the buoy on your port
side
you enter a harbor. you see a buoy with red and white vertical stripes. What should you do -
CORRECT ANSWER - go around the buoy on either side
