BoatUS Foundation's - Online Boating Safety
Course questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
What does a capacity plate indicate?
- correct answer Safe load limit
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow?
- correct answer In front of you
The helm is what onboard a boat?
- correct answer The mechanism controlling speed and direction
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side?
- correct answer On your right
A planing hull has which of the following characteristics?
- correct answer It is designed to ride on top of the water
Where must registration numbers be displayed?
- correct answer Bow
What is another name for the boat's serial number?
- correct answer Hull identification number
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone?
- correct answer Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
, A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats longer than what size?
- correct answer 26 feet
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species?
- correct answer Before you leave the ramp area
What should you do with a torn life jacket?
- correct answer Discard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it
When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important consideration?
- correct answer Size
What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for life jackets?
- correct answer Straps and zippers work
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor?
- correct answer Prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket during what activity?
- correct answer At all times when on the water
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy?
- correct answer A PFD for each person aboard
What does a red and green light indicate when seen together at night?
- correct answer A sailboat is heading straight at you
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat?
- correct answer A whistle or horn
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals?
- correct answer Flares are rated for day, night or combined day/night use
Course questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
What does a capacity plate indicate?
- correct answer Safe load limit
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow?
- correct answer In front of you
The helm is what onboard a boat?
- correct answer The mechanism controlling speed and direction
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side?
- correct answer On your right
A planing hull has which of the following characteristics?
- correct answer It is designed to ride on top of the water
Where must registration numbers be displayed?
- correct answer Bow
What is another name for the boat's serial number?
- correct answer Hull identification number
If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone?
- correct answer Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position
, A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats longer than what size?
- correct answer 26 feet
When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species?
- correct answer Before you leave the ramp area
What should you do with a torn life jacket?
- correct answer Discard and replace it - do not attempt to fix it
When selecting a life jacket, what should be the most important consideration?
- correct answer Size
What is the USCG-approved meaning of "serviceable condition" for life jackets?
- correct answer Straps and zippers work
Which of the following is true of a carburetor backfire flame arrestor?
- correct answer Prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a life jacket during what activity?
- correct answer At all times when on the water
Which of the following items are required on a 12 foot inflatable dinghy?
- correct answer A PFD for each person aboard
What does a red and green light indicate when seen together at night?
- correct answer A sailboat is heading straight at you
According to the Navigation Rules, which must be aboard a 22-foot powerboat?
- correct answer A whistle or horn
Which statement is true concerning visual distress signals?
- correct answer Flares are rated for day, night or combined day/night use
