SCOP Mod 1 Lesson 2 Personal Safety

SCOP Mod 1 Lesson 2 Personal Safety

Open Ended

Why should a boat's bilge pump and hull be cleaned before entering a lake or river system?

Open Ended

Zebra mussels and green crabs are examples of what type of species?

Open Ended

What are the most commonly enforced pleasure craft related offenses?

Open Ended

What is the fine for operating a vessel in a careless manner?

Open Ended

What are the five regulations under the Canada Shipping Act 2001 that apply to pleasure craft?

Open Ended

What are the five regulations under the Canada Shipping Act 2001 that apply to pleasure craft?

Multiple Select

Which Acts must a pleasure craft operator comply?

Select all that apply

• Criminal Code of Canada

• Contraventions Act

• Canada Shipping Act

• National Defence Act

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Contraventions Act?

• To provide a procedure for serious offences to be prosecuted in a reasonable manner

• To provide a procedure for less serious federal offences to be prosecuted in a regulatory manner

• For customs and excise regulations for boaters

• To provide a way to contravene the regulations

Multiple Select

What is the main difference between Lifejackets and PFD's? Check all that apply

• PFD's are less buoyant

• PFD's have limited turning capability

• Lifejackets are Orange and PFD's are not

• Lifejackets are sized by weight

Multiple Choice

The two general types of PFDs are...

• There is only one kind

• Inflatable and pull tab

• Inherently buoyant and kid sized

• Inherently buoyant and

  inflatable

Multiple Choice

The two general types of PFDs are...

• There is only one kind

• Inflatable and pull tab

• Inherently buoyant and kid sized

• Inherently buoyant and

  inflatable

Multiple Choice

A Canadian-approved PFD/Lifejacket means it has been approved and clearly labelled to that effect by...

• Transport Canada (Department of Transportation

  [DOT])

• Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Canadian Coast Guard [CCG])

• Both

Multiple Select

What are three causes of hypothermia? Check all that apply

• Immersion in cold water

• exposure to cool air in water soaked clothing

• prolonged exposure to co low environmental temperatures

• eating large amounts of banana's or fruit high in potassium

Multiple Choice

How does sweating regulate body temperature?

• sweat evaporates on the skin, cooling it

• sweat is salty and you can use it on your food

• sweat helps regulate heat by keeping it in the body

• sweat does not help

Multiple Choice

It is important to concentrate on which following if experiencing cold-water shock.

• Avoiding panic

• Keep face out of the water

• Controlling breathing

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Falling into cold water causes involuntary gasping. This is called...

• Euphoria

• Cold-water shock

• Being wet

• Hypothermia

Multiple Choice

What device should be worn to reduce the risks of cold-water shock?

• Heavy jacket

• Warm boots

• Toque

• Lifejacket/PFD

Multiple Choice

What important numbers help you remember what happens to your body when you fall into cold water?

• 1-2-3

• 7-8-9

• 1-10-1

• 2-4-6

Multiple Choice

The BEST treatment for CO2 poisoning is ...

• Reduce of the risk of exposure by ensuring proper use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances

• Have a carbon monoxide detector

• Immerse yourself underwater for 30 seconds

• Light a small fire

Multiple Choice

To reduce the risk of CO exposure, spaces with fuel burning appliances should also have a....

• Smoke detector

• Face masks

• Carbon monoxide detector

• Gash bin (garbage bin)

Multiple Choice

The symptoms of CO poisoning can be easily mistaken for those of less dangerous ailments such as....

• Cold water shock

• Seasickness

• Hyperthermia

• The giggles

Multiple Choice

Carbon monoxide (CO2) is

• A colourless, odourless gas

• A colourfull, odourful gas

• The cousin of Carbon Dioxide

• A green liquid

Multiple Choice

Inflatables are not approved for...

• Persons under 16 years of age

• Persons weighing less than 36.3 kg (80 lbs)

• Use on Personal Watercraft (PWC) or white water paddling

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

The two general types of PFDs are...

• There is only one kind

• Inflatable and pull tab

• Inherently buoyant and kid sized

• Inherently buoyant and

  inflatable

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three general types of lifejackets approved for use in Canada?

• SOLAS

• Sea Faring

• Standard

• Small Vessel

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a PFD and a Lifejacket?

• Lifejackets are self righting

• PFDs are self righting

• PFDs are for fun activities

• Lifejackets are smaller