Boating license EXAM 2025 NEWEST EXAM
COMPLETE 130 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ BRAND NEW!!
main characteristic of displacement vessels - CORRECT ANSWER: to move through
the water with a minimum of propulsion
Which of the following refers to the hull identification number (HIN)? - CORRECT
ANSWER: permanently affixed to the rear of the transom
What separates the submerged section on the hull of the boat from the section above
the water level? - CORRECT ANSWER: waterline
Where can you find information about how much weight the boat can hold, how many
people are allowed on board, and the maximum outboard motor size for the boat? -
CORRECT ANSWER: carrying capacity plate
how do you measure the length overall of a boat - CORRECT ANSWER: the tip of the
bow in a straight line to the stern of the vessel
What is the first thing to look for after starting your outboard engine? - CORRECT
ANSWER: cooling the engine with water (the long answer idk)
diagram of boat which is bow - CORRECT ANSWER: A
Where may untreated human waste be dumped overboard while on inland waters? -
CORRECT ANSWER: must never be dumped overboard while on inland water
, What does a flashing blue light indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER: law enforcement
watercraft
Where should portable marine fire extinguishers be mounted? - CORRECT ANSWER:
readily accessible area
What is required of every life jacket or PFD? - CORRECT ANSWER: they must be of
approved type
What are ventilation systems on boats used for? - CORRECT ANSWER: To remove
fumes prior to starting the engine(s)
What color is the starboard navigation light? - CORRECT ANSWER: green
Which letter indicates a port sidelight on this boat? - CORRECT ANSWER: B
What is the purpose of a boat's ventilation system? - CORRECT ANSWER: circulate air
and fumes through engine and fuel compartmenets
Which letter indicates a sternlight on this boat? - CORRECT ANSWER: D
What is true for all visual distress signals? - CORRECT ANSWER: They should only be
used in case of an emergency or distress
What color light must a 14-foot boat operating under oars show after dark to prevent a
collision? - CORRECT ANSWER: white
How do you let a lockmaster know you want to enter a lock? - CORRECT ANSWER:
calling on your VHF radio
COMPLETE 130 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ BRAND NEW!!
main characteristic of displacement vessels - CORRECT ANSWER: to move through
the water with a minimum of propulsion
Which of the following refers to the hull identification number (HIN)? - CORRECT
ANSWER: permanently affixed to the rear of the transom
What separates the submerged section on the hull of the boat from the section above
the water level? - CORRECT ANSWER: waterline
Where can you find information about how much weight the boat can hold, how many
people are allowed on board, and the maximum outboard motor size for the boat? -
CORRECT ANSWER: carrying capacity plate
how do you measure the length overall of a boat - CORRECT ANSWER: the tip of the
bow in a straight line to the stern of the vessel
What is the first thing to look for after starting your outboard engine? - CORRECT
ANSWER: cooling the engine with water (the long answer idk)
diagram of boat which is bow - CORRECT ANSWER: A
Where may untreated human waste be dumped overboard while on inland waters? -
CORRECT ANSWER: must never be dumped overboard while on inland water
, What does a flashing blue light indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER: law enforcement
watercraft
Where should portable marine fire extinguishers be mounted? - CORRECT ANSWER:
readily accessible area
What is required of every life jacket or PFD? - CORRECT ANSWER: they must be of
approved type
What are ventilation systems on boats used for? - CORRECT ANSWER: To remove
fumes prior to starting the engine(s)
What color is the starboard navigation light? - CORRECT ANSWER: green
Which letter indicates a port sidelight on this boat? - CORRECT ANSWER: B
What is the purpose of a boat's ventilation system? - CORRECT ANSWER: circulate air
and fumes through engine and fuel compartmenets
Which letter indicates a sternlight on this boat? - CORRECT ANSWER: D
What is true for all visual distress signals? - CORRECT ANSWER: They should only be
used in case of an emergency or distress
What color light must a 14-foot boat operating under oars show after dark to prevent a
collision? - CORRECT ANSWER: white
How do you let a lockmaster know you want to enter a lock? - CORRECT ANSWER:
calling on your VHF radio
