BOATING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be dis-
played? On both sides of the bow of the boat
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2. What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? A :
passengers body weight and chest size
3. What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate?: The
maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
4. What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway?: Con-
sult a nautical chart
5. According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an
approved boating course in order to operate watercraft?: 12 years or older
6. Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water?: -
Type I
7. Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who
is responsible for ensuring this?: The vessel operator
8. Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?: Mounted in
an accessible place
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,9. When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?: When it is slightly torn
10. What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?: It is much
greater while boating
11. When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equip-
ment are you legally required to have on board?: US Coast Guard approved
visual distress signal
12. What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama
waters in an 18-foot powerboat?: A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing
advice
13. What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching?: Dark
clouds and shifting winds
14. What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program?: -
Check the oil level before every outing
15. How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?: Into the
wind or current, whichever is stronger
16. What should you do before fueling your boat?: Turn off the engine and close
all openings
17. Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your
vessel?: Well away from the boat ramp
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, 18. How can propeller strike accidents be avoided?: Turn off the engine while
people are boarding
19. What is an example of careless operation?: Not having enough PFD's on the
boat
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1. How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be dis-
played? On both sides of the bow of the boat
:
2. What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? A :
passengers body weight and chest size
3. What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate?: The
maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
4. What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway?: Con-
sult a nautical chart
5. According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an
approved boating course in order to operate watercraft?: 12 years or older
6. Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water?: -
Type I
7. Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who
is responsible for ensuring this?: The vessel operator
8. Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?: Mounted in
an accessible place
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,9. When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?: When it is slightly torn
10. What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?: It is much
greater while boating
11. When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equip-
ment are you legally required to have on board?: US Coast Guard approved
visual distress signal
12. What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama
waters in an 18-foot powerboat?: A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing
advice
13. What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching?: Dark
clouds and shifting winds
14. What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program?: -
Check the oil level before every outing
15. How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?: Into the
wind or current, whichever is stronger
16. What should you do before fueling your boat?: Turn off the engine and close
all openings
17. Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your
vessel?: Well away from the boat ramp
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, 18. How can propeller strike accidents be avoided?: Turn off the engine while
people are boarding
19. What is an example of careless operation?: Not having enough PFD's on the
boat
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