NJ Boating Test (60+ Questions) & Answers
1. The port side of a vessel is the side.: answer- Left
2. The stern of a vessel is the of the vessel.: answer- Rear
3. Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as .
a) moving and non-moving
b) displacement and planing
c) rough and smooth
d) narrow and wide: answer- b) displacement and planing
4. Name three basic hull shapes.: answer- I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
5. What are the four length classes of vessels?: answer- I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
III) 26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
6. List the four basic types of engines.: answer- I) Outboard
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, II) Inboard
III) Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
7. Stern drive and inboard engines are .
a) marinized outboard engines
b) specially designed and built engines
c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines: c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
8. The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be .: Inboard
Vessels
9. Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other
vessels.
True / False: False
10. An is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through
a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.: Impeller
11. What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard power-
boat?: I) Capacity in pounds or number of people
II) Recommended maximum horsepower
12. List three things that should be included on your float plan before you
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1. The port side of a vessel is the side.: answer- Left
2. The stern of a vessel is the of the vessel.: answer- Rear
3. Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as .
a) moving and non-moving
b) displacement and planing
c) rough and smooth
d) narrow and wide: answer- b) displacement and planing
4. Name three basic hull shapes.: answer- I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
5. What are the four length classes of vessels?: answer- I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
III) 26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
6. List the four basic types of engines.: answer- I) Outboard
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, II) Inboard
III) Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
7. Stern drive and inboard engines are .
a) marinized outboard engines
b) specially designed and built engines
c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines: c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
8. The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be .: Inboard
Vessels
9. Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other
vessels.
True / False: False
10. An is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through
a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.: Impeller
11. What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard power-
boat?: I) Capacity in pounds or number of people
II) Recommended maximum horsepower
12. List three things that should be included on your float plan before you
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