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ASA101 Final Exam (Part 1)

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 2hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When sailing, always be aware of the wind's ____ and _____

a)

Speed, direction

b)

lift, speed

c)

direction, apparent wind

2.

The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called ____

a)

Torque

b)

Jive

c)

Lift

3.

The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the ____ ____ _____

a)

No sail zone

b)

irons

c)

No man's land

4.

Sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing a _____ course

a)

zigzag

b)

heading up

c)

close-hauled

5.

The point of sail at the edge of the no-sail zone is called _____ _____

a)

close-hauled

b)

windward

c)

reaching

6.

A boat sailing across the wind is said to be ____

a)

reaching

b)

close-hauled

c)

keeling

7.

Sailing straight downwind is called _____

a)

running

b)

reaching

c)

jibing

8.

As the sailboat's direction changes relative to the wind, so should the sail's _____ to the wind be adjusted

a)

angle

b)

direction

c)

size

9.

The combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boat's motion (that we feel on the boat) is called _______ wind

a)

apparent

b)

relative

c)

net

10.

The _____ is an underwater fin fixed on the bottom of the sailboat that provides stability and lateral resistance

a)

keel

b)

hull

c)

rudder

11.

The sailboat's direction through the water is controlled by the ______ which can be turned by means of either a ______ or a ______ ______

a)

rudder, tiller, steering wheel

b)

hull, tiller, steering wheel

c)

rudder, tiller, helm wheel

12.

The mainsail should be raised when the sailboat is oriented ______ to ______

a)

head, wind

b)

left, right

c)

port, starboard

13.

When turning the boat toward the wind, the sails should be ______ in.

a)

trimmed

b)

turned

c)

moved

14.

When turning the boat away from the wind, the sails should be ______ out

a)

eased

b)

trimmed

c)

moved

15.

"Fluttering" sails are said to be ____

a)

luffing

b)

bluffing

c)

keeling

16.

The best way to steer the boat on a straight course is to look toward the ______ and pick a ______ to steer toward.

a)

shore, landmark

b)

land, tower

c)

shore, spot

17.

When you turn the bow of the boat toward the wind you are _____ ______

a)

heading up

b)

moving upwind

c)

driving up

18.

When you turn the bow of the boat away from the wind you are ________

a)

bearing away

b)

moving downwind

c)

running

19.

The "golden rule" of sail trim is: "When in _____, let it _____"

a)

doubt, out

b)

trouble, rumble

c)

luffing, fluff

20.

When the boat is stopped, pointed toward the wind with the sails luffing, it is said to be _____ ______

a)

in irons

b)

stalling out

c)

slowing down

21.

Which boat angle comes BEFORE broad reach, and AFTER Close reach?

a)

beam reach

b)

close-hauled

c)

run

22.

When the wind is blowing on the port side, the boat is said to be sailing on a ______ ______

a)

port tack

b)

starboard tack

c)

90 degree tack

23.

When the wind is blowing on the starboard side, the boat is said to be sailing on a ______ ______

a)

port tack

b)

starboard tack

c)

90 degree tack

24.

Turning the boat so the bow passes through the wind, bringing the wind to blow onto the opposite side of the boat, is called _____

a)

jibing

b)

tacking

c)

keeling

25.

Changing tacks by turning the boat so its stern passes through the wind is called _____.

a)

jibing

b)

tacking

c)

keeling

26.

To jibe safely, it's very important to _____ the ____ in toward the centerline as the boat bears away onto a run

a)

trim, mainsail

b)

trim, headsail

c)

trim, jibsail

27.

Sailing on a run with the mainsail and jib on opposite sides of the boat is called sailing _____-on-_______

a)

wing, wing

b)

sail, jib

c)

head, back

d)

Option #4

28.

If the wind is on the same side of the boat as the mainsail while sailing downwind, the boat said to be ______ by the _______

a)

sailing, lee

b)

sailing, wave

c)

jibing, lee

29.

The danger of sailing by the lee is the increased risk of an _______ _____

a)

accidental jibe

b)

accidental jive

c)

accidental tack

30.

The fastest way to change the sail's power is to change its _____ to the ______.

a)

angle, wind

b)

direction, wind

c)

speed/power, wind

31.

The outhaul changes the depth of the _____ of the mainsail

a)

draft

b)

line

c)

size

32.

Tightening the downhaul or Cunningham moves the draft of the mainsail ______.

a)

forward

b)

backward

c)

sideway

33.

To get full power and optimum use out of the mainsail, _____ it until it just starts to luff, then trim the mainsail in so it just stops _____.

a)

lower, luffing

b)

ease, luffing

c)

ease, bluffing

34.

The tendency for the boat to head up toward the wind on its own is called _____ helm

a)

weather

b)

lee

c)

head

35.

The tendency for the boat to bear away toward the wind on its own is called _____ helm

a)

weather

b)

lee

c)

head

36.

When you want a break while sailing, you can make the boat lie ______ - ______

a)

hove-to

b)

heave-to

c)

stalled-out

37.

You heave-to by backing the _____, easing the _______, and putting (the) ______ to leeward.

a)

jib, mainsail, helm

b)

mainsail, jib, helm

c)

helm, mainsail, jib

38.

_____ are used to protect the hull from contact with the dock or other boats

a)

fenders

b)

rudders

c)

rubbers

39.

Reducing the size of a sail so that less area is exposed to the wind is called ____

a)

reefing

b)

keeling

c)

trimming

40.

Tightening the ______ ______ holds the boom down on a downwind point of sail

a)

boom vang

b)

boom mast

c)

main sail

41.

The ideal point of sail on which to approach a mooring ball is on a _____ _____.

a)

close-hauled

b)

close reach

c)

beam reach

42.

In the navigation rules, Rule 5 (the "Lookout Rule") requires all vessels to maintain a proper lookout using ______ and _______ and any other available means (e.g., radar)

a)

sight, hearing

b)

sight, binoculars

c)

hearing, vision

43.

It is the responsibility of every vessel operator to avoid a ______

a)

collision

b)

crash

c)

explosion

44.

The _______(-______) vessel's obligation is to maintain ______ and speed

a)

stand-on, course

b)

larger, course

c)

slower, course

45.

The _________-________ vessel is required to maneuver out of the way of the stand-on vessel

a)

give-way

b)

smaller

c)

motorized

46.

When two vessels are sailing with the wind on the same side, the vessel to ______ is the give-way vessel

a)

windward

b)

leeward

c)

port

d)

starboard

47.

When a sailboat has its engine running and in gear, it is defined as a _____-______ vessel, regardless of whether the sails are raised

a)

power-driven

b)

give-way

c)

stand-on

48.

A powerboat, not in a channel or restricted in its ability to maneuver, should ________ to a sailboat under sail, unless the sailboat is _____ the powerboat

a)

give way, overtaking

b)

bear away, overtaking

c)

run away, overtaking

49.

When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on, _____ boat(s) is/are the stand-on vessel(s). Instead, both vessels should alter course to _____ and pass port-to-port

a)

both, port

b)

neither, starboard

c)

neither, port

d)

both, starboard

e)

both, aft

50.

In a crossing situation, if powerboat A sees powerboat B on its starboard side, then powerboat A shall ______

a)

give way

b)

bear away

c)

stand on

51.

The give-way vessel shall take _____ and _____ action to keep clear. If the give-way vessel does not seem to be taking early or substantial enough action, then the _____ - ______ vessel must take action to avoid the collision.

a)

early, substantial, stand-on

b)

early, substantial, give-way

c)

fast, substantial, stand-on

52.

Nearly all vessels must be _____ with the state in which they operate, and/or _____ through the U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center.

a)

registered, documented

b)

documented, registered

c)

documented, confirmed

d)

registered, confirmed

53.

There must be at least one Type I, II, III, or V_______ _____ on board for _____ person

a)

life jacket, each

b)

life boat, every other

c)

fire extinguisher, each

54.

An _____ _____ can serve as a sound-producing device

a)

boat horn

b)

air horn

c)

car alarm

d)

phone alarm

55.

Any sailboat under 26 feet in length with an engine must carry a _____ ______

a)

air horn

b)

fire extinguisher

c)

CO2 Detector

56.

A sailing vessel over 23 feet in length under way at night or in restricted visibility is required to display a _____ sidelight on the port side, a green sidelight on the _____ side, and a ____ light on the stern

a)

red, starboard, white

b)

yellow, port, red

c)

white, starboard, red

d)

red, port, white

57.

When a sailboat 23 feet or longer is navigating at night with its engine operating in gear, it must also display a white ____ light in addition to the sidelights and stern light

a)

steaming

b)

side

c)

yellow-ish

58.

The federal limit for blood alcohol content is ____%

a)

0.02

b)

0.09

c)

1

d)

0.8

e)

0.08

59.

In the aids to Navigation system, a _____ is a floating aid anchored to the bottom. A beacon is a ____ mark and can be on land or in the water

a)

buoy, fixed

b)

buoy, moving

c)

anchor, fixed

d)

anchor, moving

60.

Lateral Aids to Navigation are identified by three features, _____, ____, and _____.

a)

color, shape and number

b)

size, shape and number

c)

color, shape and size

61.

A way to remember on which side to keep the starboard-hand (red) makers when entering a channel from seaward is the phrase "_______ ______ _____"

a)

"red right returning"

b)

"red left returning"

c)

"red light returning"

d)

red right returning

62.

A _____ _____ buoy has red and white vertical stripes and is safe to pass on either side.

a)

safe water

b)

red right

c)

channel inlet

63.

The figure-8 recovery method works well on small boats since there is no _____, thereby reducing the risk of a second MOB.

a)

jibe

b)

jive

c)

mainsail

64.

Checking the _____ forecast is one of the most important steps to take before going sailing

a)

weather

b)

tides

c)

surf

65.

A ______ plan can be provided to a friend or relative who is willing to be responsible for contacting the authorities if you do not make contact on schedule

a)

float

b)

backup

c)

travel

d)

emergency

66.

When two sailing vessels are approaching on opposite tacks, the vessel with the wind on the ____ side is the stand-on vessel

a)

starboard

b)

windward

c)

leeward

d)

port