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CALIFORNIA BOATING

FINAL EXAM A

1. What effective action allows boaters to avoid a collision on the water? A. maintaining a safe speed B. wearing a life jacket C. knowing the horsepower of the motor D. keeping the fuel tank topped up 2. Which is the most important factor in determining a safe vessel speed on any given day? C. vessel length D. traffic density 3. When does a risk of collision exist? A. approaching a vessel being towed B. anchoring in a cove C. idling through a no wake zone D. checking the wind speed 4. What is a physical affect of drinking alcohol or using other drugs while boating? A. reduces response time B. increases clarity of vision have answered all the questions, return the answer sheet by mail for grading and processing. If you pass the exam, a certificate will be mailed to the address you provided on the exam answer sheet. How to Request and Use an Answer Sheet ƒ Request a n answer sheet by email at: BoatingSafetyCourse @parks.ca.gov or by calling 1-888-326-2822 . ƒ C learly print your name and address in the spaces provided on the answer sheet. ƒ Fill in the corresponding letters and numbers in each column. ƒ Select your answer to each question and m ake only one mark per column. ƒ Erase completely to make any changes to your answers . ƒ Return your completed answer sheet by mail to the address on the sheet. A. horsepower rating B. engine temperature This exam is designed to test your understanding of safe boating. It has 60 multiple choice questions. You will mark your answers on the course answer sheet. Read each exam item carefully. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the answer sheet. When you

C. prevents hypothermia D. heightens awareness 5. When anchoring, what part of a vessel should an anchor be secured to? A. stern B. transom C. rail D. bow

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6. What does ATON stand for?

A. Assistance to Others in Need B. Aids to Navigation

C. Association of Tug Operating Navigators D. Academy of Tides, Oceans and Navigating 7. According to California law, at what blood alcohol concentration level is a person considered to be “under the influence” when operating a recreational boat? A. .08 percent or more B. .06 percent or more C. .04 percent or more D. .10 percent or more 8. According to California law, at what blood alcohol concentration level is it illegal for a person younger than 21 to operate a vessel? A. .08 percent or more B. .04 percent or more C. .01 percent or more D. .10 percent or more 9. In a large percentage of boating accidents, what did boat operators do immediately before their accidents? A. filed a float plan B. took a boating safety course C. drank alcohol D. reviewed their safety checklists 10. What is the main reason operators are involved with running aground or hitting hidden obstacles?

A. overloaded with too many passengers B. have poorly maintained safety equipment

C. did not check for local hazards prior to launch D. experience sudden lightning and thunderstorms 11. What do a green, a red and a white vessel light indicate when seen together at night? A. another vessel is at anchor

B. another vessel is crossing your bow from left to right C. another vessel is crossing your boat from right to left D. another vessel is heading straight toward you 12. What does a red flag with a white diagonal stripe mean?

A. skier down, watch out B. diver down, stay clear

C. injured boater, need assistance D. operator in distress, needs help 13. What is determined by taking into account the number of persons and the amount of gear on a boat? A. anchor size B. engine power

C. weight capacity D. trim adjustment

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14. What does a safe recreational boater always do? A. keeps the boat surfaces clean and polished B. follows the current online boating blogs C. keeps sunscreen available to passengers D. reviews a pre-departure checklist 15. A backfire flame arrestor must be on each carburetor for recreational boats with which type of engine? A. inboard diesel B. enclosed gasoline C. outboard gasoline D. propane 16. When two personal watercraft are crossing at right angles, what should the craft on the right do? A. speed up and pass in front B. slow and pass to the rear C. put the craft in reverse D. maintain course and speed 17. Who is responsible for maintaining general boating courtesy that is essential for safe boating operation? A. swimmers B. boat operators

C. passengers D. marina staff 18. What do diamond-shaped markers indicate? A. regatta underway B. one-way traffic C. danger D. mooring buoy 19. What is the function of boat fenders? A. make the boat look good B. protect the outboard motor C. provide additional storage for passengers D. prevent damage to the hull of the boat and docks

20. What is an example of reckless or negligent operation of a vessel? A. riding on the bow or gunwale without the protection of railings B. docking at low tide on an unmarked floating buoy C. dumping fishing bait into the water while leaving the dock D. using the buddy system when swimming and towing 21. What prevents most propeller strikes? A. slowly weaving through swim areas at safe speeds B. adoption of strategies and passenger education about propeller safety C. using the reverse gear upon approaching persons in the water D. always wearing a life jacket while swimming alongside a moored vessel

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22. Whose responsibility is it to maintain a proper lookout? A. swimmers and persons being towed

B. a passenger near the bow C. a passenger near the stern D. the boat operator 23. If too much weight is placed on a hitch, what affect can it have on the tow vehicle? A. front end will lift and make the vehicle difficult to control B. gas mileage will be reduced C. wider turns will be required D. focus of the headlights is lowered so the road is not properly illuminated 24. How can a recreational boater help Homeland Security? A. anchor under bridges and use shipping channels whenever possible B. report all infractions of the boating rules to the Coast Guard C. keep a distance from military, cruise-line and commercial vessels D. keep your boat keys in the ignition in case of an emergency 25. What can a person do to help prevent the effects of cold water shock/immersion when boating on cold water? A. drink alcoholic beverages for warming from inside out B. wear a life jacket or wetsuit C. do nothing since hypothermia is unavoidable D. stay immersed in water if their boat capsizes 26. What is the most important reason to maintain safe speeds? A. to keep from running aground B. to save fuel C. to avoid a ticket D. to not endanger people or property 27. Who is required to wear a life jacket while boating in California? A. children under 7, boat operators, kayakers B. children under 16, anglers, hunters C. children under 13, water skiers, PWC riders D. children under 18, sailors, canoers 28. Which of the following is a danger to boaters? A. carbon monoxide B. carbon dioxide C. oxygen D. sodium chloride 29. Why should an exhaust blower be operated before starting an inboard engine? A. it warms the engine B. it creates cleaner exhaust C. it removes fuel vapors D. it cools the engine

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30. What is the minimum unsupervised age for operating a motorboat of more than 15 horsepower? A. 16 B. 12 C. 18 D. 21 31. What will happen when a personal watercraft operator properly uses a lanyard attached to a cut off switch?

A. the vessel will shift into reverse when the operator falls overboard B. the vessel engine will stop when the operator falls overboard C. the vessel will continue forward when the operator falls overboard D. an alarm will sound when the operator falls overboard 32. Which safety precaution should you follow when fishing aboard a boat? A. stand up to cast

B. stay as far from shore as possible C. distribute gear evenly in the boat D. keep your catch in the tackle box 33. Which agency must approve life jackets?

A. the PFD Manufacturers’ Association B. the Division of Boating and Waterways C. the U.S. Coast Guard D. the National Transportation Safety Board 34. When properly worn, which is a characteristic of a well-fitted life jacket? A. it restricts your breathing B. it can be seen from 100 feet away C. it will not lift up to cover your ears D. it prevents hypothermia 35. Which boats are required to carry one Type IV throwable flotation device? A. boats 16 feet in length and over B. canoes, kayaks and sailboards C. all boats regardless of length D. personal watercraft 36. What increases the detrimental effects of alcohol use while boating? A. the smell of fish and salt water B. sun, wind, and waves C. oil and gas leaks D. excessive food 37. When can a PWC be operated at night in California? A. always B. spring and summer seasons C. never D. if the boat has navigation lights

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38. How should you roll a personal watercraft to right it after capsizing? A. clockwise B. as marked on the hull C. over the bow D. counterclockwise 39. According to the California Division of Boating and Waterways Boating Safety Course , where should you refuel your personal watercraft? A. in the parking lot or fuel station B. in shallow water after launching C. just beyond the swimming area D. while waiting in line on the launch ramp 40. Which vessels must be registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles? A. documented motorboats and auxiliary powered sailboats B. trailerable motorboats and auxiliary powered sailboats C. undocumented motorboats and sailboats more than 8 feet long D. undocumented sailboats and motorboats of all sizes 41. Under what circumstances may a responsible boat operator take an action that is against the Navigation Rules?

A. if the action is necessary to avoid a collision B. when a rented vessel is late being returned

C. if the boat’s fuel tank is nearly empty D. when a boat enters international waters 42. What is the best defense against drowning while boating? A. wearing a Coast Guard-approved life jacket B. using the buddy system C. having a certified lifesaver on board D. having a life jacket on board 43. The water skiing observer must be at least how old? A. 8 B. 16 C. 12 D. 20 44. Why should you avoid using nylon tarps when storing your boat? A. they are non-recyclable and could harm the ozone B. they are expensive and cheaper fabrics are available C. they could attract viruses which could damage your vessel’s electronics D. they can trap moisture 45. What is a strainer in a river? A. the rock bed B. an obstacle the current moves through C. an area where the current reverses direction D. a bridge abutment

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46. Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm? A. threatening clouds such as cumulus B. a decrease in wind speed C. a glassy sheen on the water surface D. the development of a fog bank 47. When boating in reduced visibility, what signals should a boat operator be aware of to help avoid a collision? A. sounds of warning signals from other vessels

B. flares in the sky C. flashing ATONs D. storm warning flags 48. Which are Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals?

A. cellular telephones B. red meteor flares

C. white-striped red flags D. foam fire extinguishers 49. At what distance are excessive engine noise levels measured? A. 50 feet from shore B. 100 feet from the motorboat C. 50 feet from the motorboat D. 100 feet from shore 50. If jumping another boat’s wake, what must a PWC operator do? A. stay at least 100 feet away from the other vessel B. increase speed so that the personal watercraft is not thrown off course C. slow down to reduce the danger of capsizing D. turn off the engine and wait for the wake to pass 51. To stop the spread of aquatic invasive species, when is it best to clean your boat? A. before you leave home B. when you get back home C. prior to launching at a different waterway D. before you leave the ramp area 52. What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident?

A. write and submit an accident report B. be on the lookout for rescue personnel C. get to the accident scene as fast as possible D. keep your vessel and passengers safe 53. What should you do if your boat capsizes? A. swim for the nearest shore B. stay with the boat and climb onto it if possible C. swim toward the nearest vessel D. tread water to reduce the risk of hypothermia

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54. According to the Coast Guard, what are the leading causes of recreational boating fatalities? A. swamping and sinking B. capsizing and falling overboard C. mechanical failures D. overpowered engines 55. What is the main danger of teak surfing, body surfing or platform dragging? C. the participant would not be visible to other boaters D. exposure to lethal concentrations of carbon monoxide 56. In addition to severe weather, hazardous water conditions, poor operator judgment, and faulty equipment, what factor contributes to a vessel capsizing? A. reduced visibility B. boating at night C. vessel age D. overloading 57. Which term is used to describe a vessel that touches the bottom and gets stuck? A. flooded A. wake jumping beyond 100 feet of a vessel creating the wake B. operating cautiously to avoid a collision with another vessel C. attaching a lanyard from the ignition switch to their person or life jacket D. turning sharply within close range of a person to spray them 59. You may not exceed 5 miles per hour when operating within how many feet of a swimmer? A. 200 feet B. 100 feet C. 300 feet D. 500 feet 60. What should you do with your float plan when you return from your boat outing? A. the participant could hit a rock or a snag B. the operator might become distracted B. grounded C. swamped D. foundered 58. Which of the following is illegal for a PWC operator?

A. file it for later reference B. no action is necessary C. file a new plan D. cancel it

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