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What are the four length classes of vessels?
What are the four length classes of vessels?
- Less than 20 ft; 20 ft to less than 30 ft; 30 ft to less than 40 ft; 40 ft to less than 80 ft
- Less than 25 ft; 25 ft to less than 35 ft; 35 ft to less than 45 ft; 45 ft to less than 60 ft
- Less than 10 ft; 10 ft to less than 20 ft; 20 ft to less than 30 ft; 30 ft to less than 50 ft
- Less than 16 ft; 16 ft to less than 26 ft; 26 ft to less than 40 ft; 40 ft to less than 65 ft (correct)
What are the basic types of vessel hulls?
What are the basic types of vessel hulls?
- Displacement and pontoon
- Planing and displacement (correct)
- Flat and round
- Deep and flat
Which of the following are three basic hull shapes?
Which of the following are three basic hull shapes?
- Multi-hull, round, flat
- Flat, round, multi-hull
- Flat, round, deep vee (correct)
- Deep vee, catamaran, flat
Another hull type is?
Another hull type is?
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side.
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side.
What are the four basic types of engines?
What are the four basic types of engines?
Stern drive and inboard engines are?
Stern drive and inboard engines are?
What does the U.S. Coast Guard consider personal watercraft?
What does the U.S. Coast Guard consider personal watercraft?
Personal watercraft are subject to?
Personal watercraft are subject to?
___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?
You should include ___ on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing.
You should include ___ on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing.
What should you do before fueling your vessel?
What should you do before fueling your vessel?
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is?
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is?
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ___ of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer.
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ___ of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer.
Tongue weight is the weight a loaded trailer ___ on the towing hitch.
Tongue weight is the weight a loaded trailer ___ on the towing hitch.
Tongue weight of a trailer should be ___ of the combined vessel and trailer weight.
Tongue weight of a trailer should be ___ of the combined vessel and trailer weight.
As a courtesy to other boaters, you should?
As a courtesy to other boaters, you should?
To perform good marine engine maintenance, you should?
To perform good marine engine maintenance, you should?
If the wind direction is toward the dock, you should always cast off?
If the wind direction is toward the dock, you should always cast off?
The ___ is the vessel which is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course.
The ___ is the vessel which is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course.
If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, you should turn to?
If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, you should turn to?
When two powerboats are meeting head-on, ___ is the stand-on vessel.
When two powerboats are meeting head-on, ___ is the stand-on vessel.
If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should?
If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should?
If you see only a green light while boating at night, you know that you are encountering a?
If you see only a green light while boating at night, you know that you are encountering a?
If you see only a white light while boating at night, you are ___ and you must give way.
If you see only a white light while boating at night, you are ___ and you must give way.
___ are the 'traffic signals' that guide boaters safely along their course.
___ are the 'traffic signals' that guide boaters safely along their course.
___ on lateral markers indicate the edge of the channel on your right side as a boater heads upstream.
___ on lateral markers indicate the edge of the channel on your right side as a boater heads upstream.
This buoy indicates the edge of the channel on the ___ as a boater enters from the open sea or heads upstream.
This buoy indicates the edge of the channel on the ___ as a boater enters from the open sea or heads upstream.
A regulatory marker with an open diamond indicates a?
A regulatory marker with an open diamond indicates a?
A regulatory marker with a diamond with an x indicates areas that are ___ to vessels.
A regulatory marker with a diamond with an x indicates areas that are ___ to vessels.
A good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ___ times the depth of the water.
A good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ___ times the depth of the water.
You should never anchor from the ___ of the vessel as that can make the vessel unstable.
You should never anchor from the ___ of the vessel as that can make the vessel unstable.
Operators of personal watercraft?
Operators of personal watercraft?
In order to maintain steering control of a PWC, you must?
In order to maintain steering control of a PWC, you must?
As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should?
As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should?
Wake jumping and riding too close to other vessels are?
Wake jumping and riding too close to other vessels are?
A safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper operating position is known as a?
A safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper operating position is known as a?
The ___ is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel manufacturer and is unique to your vessel.
The ___ is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel manufacturer and is unique to your vessel.
Allowing passengers on an open-bow to ___ while underway is unlawful operation.
Allowing passengers on an open-bow to ___ while underway is unlawful operation.
If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit, it is illegal to?
If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit, it is illegal to?
___ does not meet Connecticut requirements for an approved PFD on board for each person on board or being towed.
___ does not meet Connecticut requirements for an approved PFD on board for each person on board or being towed.
Vessels 16 ft or longer are required to have one ___ U.S. Coast Guard-approved.
Vessels 16 ft or longer are required to have one ___ U.S. Coast Guard-approved.
In order for a PFD to be legal, it must be U.S. Coast Guard-approved and ___.
In order for a PFD to be legal, it must be U.S. Coast Guard-approved and ___.
PWC operators, no matter what age, must wear ___ whenever underway.
PWC operators, no matter what age, must wear ___ whenever underway.
Powerboats less than 26 feet long that require a fire extinguisher must have a ___ extinguisher on board.
Powerboats less than 26 feet long that require a fire extinguisher must have a ___ extinguisher on board.
All vessels (including PWCs) are required to have Type B fire extinguishers on board if?
All vessels (including PWCs) are required to have Type B fire extinguishers on board if?
It is recommended that you turn on your vessel's power ventilation system (if so equipped) for at least?
It is recommended that you turn on your vessel's power ventilation system (if so equipped) for at least?
For an 18-foot powerboat underway, the required navigation lights are red and green sidelights and?
For an 18-foot powerboat underway, the required navigation lights are red and green sidelights and?
A 16-foot canoe away from dock after dark must have on hand at least:
A 16-foot canoe away from dock after dark must have on hand at least:
___ are two visual distress signals (VDSs) for use after dark.
___ are two visual distress signals (VDSs) for use after dark.
Diver-down flags can be identified as?
Diver-down flags can be identified as?
If an observer is on board when pulling a skier behind a PWC, the PWC should be rated to carry at least?
If an observer is on board when pulling a skier behind a PWC, the PWC should be rated to carry at least?
Persons being towed behind a vessel on water skis or any other device:
Persons being towed behind a vessel on water skis or any other device:
It is illegal to discharge ___ into federally controlled or state waters.
It is illegal to discharge ___ into federally controlled or state waters.
You must report any accident you are involved in if it results in:
You must report any accident you are involved in if it results in:
In a typical boating fatality, PFDs are:
In a typical boating fatality, PFDs are:
___ is a boating stressor that makes you tire more rapidly when on the water.
___ is a boating stressor that makes you tire more rapidly when on the water.
To prevent dehydration while on the water, you should drink some water at least every ___ minutes.
To prevent dehydration while on the water, you should drink some water at least every ___ minutes.
Because of stressors, one-___ of the amount of alcohol that makes a person legally intoxicated on land can make someone equally intoxicated when on the water.
Because of stressors, one-___ of the amount of alcohol that makes a person legally intoxicated on land can make someone equally intoxicated when on the water.
___ is a major contributor to boating accidents and fatalities.
___ is a major contributor to boating accidents and fatalities.
If you are on shore and someone has fallen into the water, an easy way to remember priorities for rescuing is:
If you are on shore and someone has fallen into the water, an easy way to remember priorities for rescuing is:
If you capsize your boat in cold water and can't get back in, you should?
If you capsize your boat in cold water and can't get back in, you should?
If an engine fire erupts on your boat while underway, you should:
If an engine fire erupts on your boat while underway, you should:
___ occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.
___ occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.
The position you should assume if trapped in cold water, 'HELP', stands for:
The position you should assume if trapped in cold water, 'HELP', stands for:
Bleeding usually can be controlled by applying ___ to the wound.
Bleeding usually can be controlled by applying ___ to the wound.
As the operator of a vessel, you are responsible for ensuring that your passengers understand basic:
As the operator of a vessel, you are responsible for ensuring that your passengers understand basic:
As the owner of a vessel, you:
As the owner of a vessel, you:
Before allowing anyone to operate your PWC, you should remind him or her that power is:
Before allowing anyone to operate your PWC, you should remind him or her that power is:
To protect the environment, practice the three 'Rs' -
To protect the environment, practice the three 'Rs' -
If you capsize in a canoe, stay on the ___ side of the canoe.
If you capsize in a canoe, stay on the ___ side of the canoe.
A skier with one ski pointed towards the sky means:
A skier with one ski pointed towards the sky means:
Thumbs down means:
Thumbs down means:
A right hand out means:
A right hand out means:
An 'ok' symbol with your hand means:
An 'ok' symbol with your hand means:
When picking up a skier, always keep him or her in view and on the ___ side of the vessel.
When picking up a skier, always keep him or her in view and on the ___ side of the vessel.
Windsurfers should wear ___ to avoid hypothermia.
Windsurfers should wear ___ to avoid hypothermia.
When a sailboat is passing under power lines and bridges, you need to be aware of the:
When a sailboat is passing under power lines and bridges, you need to be aware of the:
Hunters who use vessels to get to their hunting spot should always wear their:
Hunters who use vessels to get to their hunting spot should always wear their:
The HIN is:
The HIN is:
Gasoline vapors are?
Gasoline vapors are?
Before fueling:
Before fueling:
After fueling:
After fueling:
Rule of thirds:
Rule of thirds:
