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Boating Questions Lesson 3

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the nautical terms for the right and left side of the boat when facing the bow?

a)

Keel - right, Hull - left

b)

Draft - right, Stern - left

c)

Starboard - right, Port - left

d)

Port - right, Starboard, left

2.

What is the unique propulsion system on a personal watercraft?

a)

Inboard engine/outboard propeller

b)

Inboard engine/water jet pump.

c)

Outboard

d)

Paddlewheel

3.

How long should the blower run before starting the engine?

a)

At least 1 minute.

b)

At least 2 minutes.

c)

At least 3 minutes.

d)

At least 4 minutes.

4.

Why have a float plan before leaving on a boat trip?

a)

To make sure there's enough fuel on board.

b)

To ensure the waters used are navigable.

c)

To make America great again.

d)

So someone can contact help if you are late.

5.

What's listed on the capacity plate of a boat?

a)

Maximum limits for loading and powering

b)

Size of boat

c)

Equipment needed for safe operation

d)

Number of seats onboard

6.

Bow

a)

The front part of the boat.

b)

To turn over.

c)

The four main points of a compass; north, south, east and west.

d)

Top edge of the vessel.

7.

Capsize

a)

Instrument that shows the heading of a vessel.

b)

To change course, or tack, in a sailboat.

c)

To turn over.

d)

Information left with someone concerning your boating trip

8.

Compass

a)

Instrument that shows the heading of a vessel.

b)

Set of guidelines that operators follow for safety on the water.

c)

The right side of the boat when facing the bow.

d)

Green buoy, odd numbered on the left side while returning from the sea.

9.

Identify the Vessel Shape.

a)

Flat Bottom Hull

b)

Deep Vee Hull

c)

Round Bottom Hull

d)

Multi Hull

10.

Identify the vessel part.

a)

Stern

b)

Gunwale

c)

Bow

d)

Propeller

11.

If a vessel was between 16 feet and 26 feet in total length, what would be the vessel’s class?

a)

Class A

b)

Class 1

c)

Class 2

d)

Class 3

12.

The following is an example of what engine or drive type?

a)

Outboard Engine

b)

Inboard Engine

c)

Stern Drive

d)

Jet Drive

13.

This type of engine is attached to the back/transom of a boat

a)

displacement engine

b)

inboard

c)

outboard

d)

stern drive

14.

you can pass driver's education without getting your driving permit.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

the length of a boat is measured....

a)

bow to engine

b)

stern to engine

c)

bow to stern

d)

engine to stern

16.

Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The port side of a vessel is the ________________ side.

a)

right

b)

left

18.

Name three basic hull shapes.

3 answers

a)

Round bottom

b)

Curve bottom

c)

Vee bottom

d)

Flat bottom

19.

What is the correct action to take when encountering vessels at night?

a)

Use a flashlight to signal other vessels

b)

Maintain course and speed

c)

Change course immediately

d)

Use navigation lights and observe right-of-way

20.

In the boating diagram, what does the "Give Way" instruction imply?

a)

The boat must stop immediately.

b)

The boat must alter its course to avoid collision.

c)

The boat has the right of way.

d)

The boat should increase its speed.

21.

What should all boaters do while navigating?

a)

A high speed

b)

A safe speed

c)

A variable speed

d)

The maximum speed allowed

22.

Who is responsible for preventing collisions according to Navigation Rules?

a)

All boaters

b)

Only boat captains

c)

Navigation officers only

d)

Passengers

23.

According to the diagram in Lesson 3, what should the boat labeled "Give Way" do when encountering another vessel?

a)

Maintain its course and speed

b)

Change its course to avoid collision

c)

Stop immediately

d)

Increase speed to pass in front of the other vessel

24.

What does the term "Stand On" imply in the context of navigation rules?

a)

The vessel should stop immediately

b)

The vessel should increase its speed

c)

The vessel should maintain its course and speed

d)

The vessel should prepare to evacuate

25.

According to Navigation Rules, which type of vessel should always be given way to due to its inability to maneuver easily?

a)

Speedboats

b)

Jet Skis

c)

Vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver

d)

Recreational watercraft

26.

When two power-driven vessels meet head-on, how should each vessel maneuver to avoid a collision according to the navigation rules?

a)

Both vessels should turn to port (the left).

b)

Both vessels should turn to starboard (the right).

c)

One vessel turns to starboard and the other to port.

d)

Both vessels should maintain their course.

27.

When two power-driven vessels are crossing paths, which vessel is required to give way?

a)

The vessel on the operator's starboard (right)

b)

The vessel on the operator's port (left)

c)

Both vessels

d)

Neither vessel

28.

What is the role of the vessel that is overtaking another vessel in navigation rules?

a)

Stand-on vessel

b)

Give-way vessel

c)

Lead vessel

d)

Anchor vessel

29.

When a power-driven vessel encounters a sailing vessel head-on, which vessel is required to give way?

a)

Both vessels give way

b)

The sailing vessel

c)

The power-driven vessel

d)

Neither vessel gives way

30.

When are boats required to use navigation lights?

a)

Only during the day

b)

From sunset to sunrise

c)

Only when it is raining

d)

Only when the boat is anchored