Practice Exam (A1)

#1. In what year did the law known as Brianna's Law go into effect?

2017

2018

2019

2020

#2. Where must USCG-approved PFD be kept on board?

In a USCG-approved locker

In a USCG-certified containers

In a readily accessible area

In a secure area

#3. In New York State, children under what age are required to wear a lifejacket at all times, except when in an enclosed cabin?

6

8

12

18

#4. Which type of life vest is best for open, rough or remote waters?

Type I

Type II

Type III

Type IV

#5. When should you use a Type III life vest?

where you have a good chance of fast rescue

extended use in rough water

Open unpredictable ocean

If the wearer has a possibility of going unconscious

#6. What is not a sign that the life vests should be replaced?

hardened stuffing

broken zippers

whole sturdy strap

frayed webbing

#7. The Roman numerals after the letters indicate what?

the size of the extinguisher

The type of fire it extinguishes

Where to store the extinguisher

How to use the extinguisher

#8. What color is the starboard navigation light?

Red

Green

Yellow

White

#9. The size and type of vessel determine what, in regards to distress signals?

What colors the signals should be.

Who gets to light the distress signal.

Where you should buy the distress signal.

The number of devices that should be on board the vessel.

#10. New York State law requires an observer for a water skier to be at least a certain age. What is that age?

8

10

12

14

#11. If you are boating in an area for the first time, what should you do?

seek assistance from boaters with local knowledge.

presume you know the water because your a good operator

call the Coast Guard for instructions

ask your friends back home if they have ever boated in the area before

#12. What is a “rescue tool” used by authorities in the event of an accident?

PFD

Navigation Lights

Sound Signals

Float plans

#13. One of the best practices for keeping your vessel in the best working order is what?

preventative maintenance

covering your docked boat

having guests onboard wear PFDs

hiring someone to wash your boat regularly

#14. What is the first thing you should do after retrieving a boat onto a trailer?

Secure any items that are loose in the boat

Pull the trailer well away from the boat ramp

Transfer all gear from the boat to the vehicle

Check that the trailer lights are working

#15. In New York State, who is required to wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket aboard a vessel less than 21 feet in length between November 1st and May 1st?

No one is required to wear a personal flotation device

All people while underway

All people on water ski boats

Children under the age of 16

#16. The pre departure safety discussion should cover what?

The menu for the day

The marine life you could see

Safety and emergency equipment

How to steer the vessel

#17. Operators of recreational vessels should continue to do what?

Operate their vessels while under the influence of alcohol

Be content with just knowing the basic education

Invest in their own education beyond the boating basics.

Upgrade their vessels engine capacity

#18. When overtaking another vessel and you give a horn blast 2 times, you are signaling what, to the stand- on vessel?

You will pass on the starboard side

You will pass on the port side

You are not passing soon

You are in distress and need help

#19. Which is a sought after quality for an operator?

Recklessness

Negligence

Carlessness

Common sense

#20. In New York State, who are you required to contact if your boat discharges oil or hazardous substances into sole state waters?

No one, try to clean it up yourself

NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Contact the local fire department rescue team

Report it to the local police department

#21. Who has primary responsibility for the safety of all persons aboard?

The Coast Guard

The Boat Operator

The other passengers

The harbormaster

#22. According to the text how many of all boating fatalities are alcohol-related.

One-third

One- Fourth

Half

Three-fourths

#23. As a depressant, alcohol goes straight to what areas of the body?

The nerves, blood stream, and the brain

The muscles

The skin

The ocular and aural systems

#24. What must a give-way vessel do?

Sound its horn to indicate its presence

WakHold its course and continue at the same speed, regardless of other vesselse jumping

Cast anchor to allow the stand-on vessel to pass

Take action to keep well clear of another vessel

#25. In New York State, what is the blood alcohol level content (BAC) to be considered legally intoxicated?

0.08 or greater

0.06 or greater

0.04 or greater

0.02 or greater

#26. The responsibility for maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and sound on a boat underway applies to boats during what times?

The hour before dawn

Sunrise to sunset

At all times

The hour after dusk

#27. Which is the most important factor in determining a safe vessel speed on any given day?

Horsepower rating

Traffic density

Vessel length

Engine temperature

#28. At night your speed should be determined by considering the presence of what?

The light from the moon

background lights

When the sun sets and rises

How cold it is after sunset

#29. Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the hull serial number (HIN)?

It is attached to the transom on the starboard side

It is a 12-digit number/letter combination

The owner may alter, deface or remove the HIN

It is stamped into the hull of the vessel above the waterline

#30. In New York State which of the following statements regarding personal watercraft requirements is correct?

Personal watercraft are exempt from following the same navigation rules that other boats are required to follow

Personal watercraft are not required to carry any type of visual distress signal because they do not operate at night

Personal watercraft are required to carry a sound producing device such as a mouth whistle or horn

Since personal watercraft are jet driven, it is safe to operate in environmentally sensitive areas

#31. Who does not need to sound a warning signal every 2 minutes when in an area of restricted visibility?

Commercial Vessels

Naval Vessels

Coast Guard Vessels

Boats at anchor

#32. What may regulatory markers advise you of?

Channels

Marine stores

The quickest way to the marina

Where the marine patrol is

#33. U.S. Lateral Markers almost always follow the 3-R rule. What are the three R’s?

Red, Right, Returning

Random, Red, Right

Returning, Row, Red

Raft, Risk, Red

#34. When aboard a boat, ropes are called what?

ropes

ties

lines

crossties

#35. According to New York State Navigation Law, if you are involved in an accident involving damages over $1000 to any one party, you have the responsibility to report the accident to?

NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

No one

Insurance company

NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

#36. What condition is often confused with the early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Hypothermia

Sunstroke

Shock

Seasickness

#37. Whether you have an outboard or inboard engine, more likely than not your propeller is designed to spin how?

In a counter clockwise manner

In a clockwise manner

To push the water away from the boat

In a downward manner

#38. You should always render assistance to other boaters in what types of situations?

Dangerous or distressing

Having fun and swimming

With their anchors dropped

With loud music or noises

#39. What should you do until help arrives if you fall overboard while NOT wearing a PFD?

Begin swimming and head to shore

Stay calm in the water and conserve energy

Wave your hands frantically

Yell and scream to attract attention

#40. In New York State, what is considered bow riding?

Nagging the operator while the boat is underway

Sitting in an area not intended for passengers such as on the gunwales, transom or bow

Not staying seated while the boat is underway

Sitting in seats forward of the operator while the boat is in operation

#41. What is it called when the boat is upright but filled with water?

Drowning

Filling

Swamping

Sinking

#42. The cold shock response,gasping and hyperventilation, occurs in what stage of the cold water immersion?

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

#43. The fire triangle consists of what?

wood, air, sparks

fuel, oxygen and heat

Kindling, accelerant, extinguisher

Paper, wood, canvas

#44. A "grounded boat" means what?

A vessel that isn't allowed to leave the harbor

A vessel that has been taken out of the water

A vessel that touches the bottom and gets stuck

A paddle vessel that is pulled onto a bank so that it doesn't float away

#45. Which statement below best defines a personal watercraft under New York State Law?

A small boat designed for one or two people

Any boat that is under 16 feet that has water jet propulsion

Any boat with water jet propulsion

An inboard boat with water jet propulsion operated by sitting or standing or kneeling on top of the boat

#46. Which type of vessel is usually equipped with a jet drive?

Luxury yachts

PWCs

Houseboats

Displacement vessels

#47. What zone is meant for the slowest possible speed your boat will go and still provide maneuverability?

Swimming areas

Open water

No wake Zones

Harbors and docking areas

#48. What type of accidents have been consistently listed in the top five types of boating accidents.

Skier mishaps

Diver mishaps

Line mishaps

Anchor mishaps

#49. As a rule you should keep clear of anyone who appears to be doing what?

Swimming

Paddle boating

Hunting

Fishing

#50. According to New York State law, when operating a personal watercraft near a designated swimming area, which of the following applies?

You may always operate within 100 feet of the area if your speed does not exceed 5 mph

You may enter the marked area at idle speed in order to beach your PWC

You may pass within 500ft if going directly to or from a launch area at less than 10 mph

You may never pass within 500ft of the designated area

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