Boat Crewman Practice Test

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• A red sidelight means you are looking at a boat's ______ side.
• GPS provides two levels of service - ________ (SPS) for civilian users, and ________ (PPS) for military users.
• The light is intended to emit approximately ____ - ____ flashes per minute.
• When radar indicates a collision course, what level of action is recommended?
• How many positions does the vari-nozzle have?
• What action should the pointer take after identifying a MOB?
• Which frames provide hull strength along the length of the hull?
• Which device is used to attach a towline to a trailer eyebolt on boats?
• Which unit could be used by some fathometers to express depth?
• Which of the following is not a listed cause of towline damage?
• The right side of the boat is the
• The pillow on the anti-exposure coveralls is inflated orally.
• Regardless of whether the propeller is turning to go ahead or astern, what is the water flow pattern in the propeller's arc of rotation called?
• During capsizing, what should personnel grasp?
• The starboard screw is right-handed and the port screw is ______-handed.
• When securing the boat alongside, which line should be led forward to form the bow line?
• When using a dry chemical extinguisher, you should approach the fire from which side?
• When measuring magnetic direction using a parallel rule, the edge passes through which part of the compass rose?
• A short blast is typically about how many seconds in duration?
• What must be worn over a dry suit at all times?
• To determine collision risk from a moving target on radar which two measurements are most important?
• Charts do not always provide information necessary for the identification of radar echoes.
• What is the standard speed unit in navigational problems?
• True or False. If possible, board the life raft from the sinking boat to avoid entering the water.
• The point at which the weight of the boat acts vertically downwards is the
• A round turn is two complete turns around an object. Which term describes this?
• The symbol for a lighthouse or other fixed light is which of the following?
• Which tool is used to solve time, distance, and speed problems in navigation?
• GPS is operated by the ______.
• Which combination is described as the quickest method to attack an engine space fire?
• Agency boats carry an ______ radio as a backup communications system. What type is it?
• One nautical mile is approximately how many yards?
• How many hours will the engine typically run on one tank of fuel, depending on conditions?
• During breakaway procedures, the crew member is responsible for clearing the litter, tending the line, and loose cable over the side.
• The direction in a lookout report should be given in the object's ______.
• To prevent hull damage during close-quarters operation, what should be rigged?
• Which factor is a key contributor to achieving accurate radar navigation?
• Gunwale refers to which part of the boat?
• Which action is a simple way to attract rescuers' attention after exiting into the water?
• What longitude value corresponds to the Greenwich meridian?
• What term describes the distance a propeller advances in one revolution with no slip?
• Fires involving combustible metals with fuels such as sodium, potassium, or magnesium are Class D fires. Which agent is commonly used to control these fires?
• Radar bearings are measured exactly the same as visual bearings.
• Which device is used to recover a person from the water in these procedures?
• What is the purpose of mousing a shackle after tightening?
• Which anchor component is used to connect the rode to the anchor to allow rotation?
• Which two measurements are used to express a target's position on a radar display?
• The anti-exposure coveralls have an orally inflated PILLOW for better flotation angle.
• Permanent navigation aids positioned the same as a buoy are which type of beacons?
• Fires fueled by common combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, or paper, are classified as Class A fires. What is the best extinguishing agent for this class?
• What term describes a line running from one side of the boat to the other?
• An overhang loop is formed by crossing which end over the standing part?
• LORAN-C can pinpoint a boat position within how much of a mile almost anywhere in the world?
• Coastlines are viewed at both high water and low water. What are these water levels collectively called?
• Under international rules, which length category may display a red and green bow light instead of separate sidelights?
• Which pair of measurements are used to assess collision risk on radar?
• Which feature on radar can provide a direct readout of distance to a target when available?
• The left center side of the boat is the
• Which agency is designated a working frequency for multi-agency communications?
• The advantage of a bowline is that it does not slip or jam.
• The acronym HELP stands for
• Which item is commonly used on a deck railing to secure fenders?
• Which engine-rudder configuration correctly describes clearing a pier when port side to against wind or current?
• In the context of engine space fires, which pair of extinguishers is described as the quickest combination?
• To use the emergency signal mirror, you should face a point about halfway between the sun and the object you wish to signal.
• True direction is printed around which part of the compass rose?
• Secure the remaining restraint around the patient working from ______ to ______.
• Anti-exposure coveralls are ideal for cold weather operations with closed cockpit boats.
• Bells and gongs are signaling devices typically used by vessels that are...
• What does the inner ring of the compass rose show when using a parallel rule?
• What are small openings in the hull called?
• After extinguishers expended, the space ventilation should be secured. Which option expresses this guidance most clearly?
• Emergency exits on USCG helicopters are marked with lettering in which formats?
• Which distress call has the highest priority in maritime signaling?
• In marine terminology, what does the word 'stern' refer to?
• The Morse code signal ...---... means 'SAVE OUR SHIP' and indicates what kind of situation?
• For engine space fire control, which extinguishing agents are cited as the quickest method?
• The Boat Crew Survival Vest should only be worn under a PFD.
• Once 'on top,' the hull type that skims along the top of the water is which option?
• Channel 16 is used for what purpose on VHF-FM?
• Which gesture is used to signal an emergency by moving the arms slowly?
• When mooring port side to, against the wind or current, the wind will tend to throw the ______ out.
• Which hull form skims along the surface at high speeds?
• What is the primary function of a towing bridle?
• Which general boat design feature is listed as influencing stability?
• Which signaling device is commonly used by small boats?
• Which method should be used to place two mooring lines on the same cleat quickly and safely?
• The speed of the water flowing past the rudder greatly enhances which force?
• Which term describes the left side of the boat when facing forward?
• Under 12 meters in length, sailors must carry which type of signaling equipment?
• The raft should be considered as a means of transporting people in which scenario?
• Lookouts should remain at their station until ______.
• Which colors are used for sidelights on a vessel's port and starboard sides?
• When docking or taking another boat alongside, you should rig fenders to prevent what kind of damage?
• Which term refers to the main structural frames that run lengthwise along the hull?
• Dark adaptation requires 30 Minutes.
• The ______ of the boat is attached to the frames.
• True or False: The Type III PFD will turn a crew member face up if unconscious.
• Which setting on the vari-nozzle is used for long-range reach and penetrating power?
• The MK-127A1 is used as a what type of signal?
• The Type III PFD has a tendency to ride up on the wearer in the water.
• The eye of the mooring line should be secured to the dock before the bitter end is fixed to the boat cleat. Which part of the line is secured to the dock first?
• Which instrument presents a picture representation of the area around the boat?
• Prominent landmarks on nautical charts, such as towers and flagpoles, are indicated by which symbol?
• In the standard sequence of colors used for emergency exit lettering, which color appears third?
• After rigging, the eductor is ______ in the flooded area.
• The flotation characteristics of anti-exposure coveralls are similar to those of a PFD.
• In a process called '_____________', a GPS receiver on the boat uses the signal to determine the distance between it and the satellite.
• Vessels under 12 meters are required to carry what type of signaling equipment?
• Which knot is commonly used as a stopper knot to prevent slipping?
• A location on a chart can be expressed in terms of which two coordinates?
• A one-knot current may affect a boat as much as 30 knots of wind. What term describes this water movement?
• Latitude scales are indicated along the margins on the sides of the chart. Which term best describes these margins?
• In the lookout procedure, what should you do when you observe something unusual?
• The anti-exposure coveralls are Type ______.
• What is the primary purpose of repeating orders in helm communications?
• Food and water should be stored where and how?
• What are lines of latitude called?
• Which control selects the operating range and marker interval?
• Which statement about the AM radio on agency boats is true?
• 5. When mooring port side to, the approach should be made slowly at an approximately ________º angle.
• If a chart scale is 1:50,000, one centimeter on the chart equals how many centimeters on water?
• Deck fittings on lines serve to reduce what?
• What is the effective range for a dry chemical fire extinguisher?
• Scuttles must be secured for ________ at all times except when they are open for inspection, cleaning, or painting.
• The dry suit must never be worn over regular clothing.
• Which statement best describes the initial approach to engine space fire control according to the standard guidance?
• The ___________ acts on the hull, topsides, and, on smaller boats, the crew.
• Skiff hook assemblies breaking strength should be at least what relative to the towing line's breaking strength?
• Channel 13 on 156.65 MHz is designated for which type of maritime radio communications?
• After extinguishers expended, and if possible, the ______ supply to the space should be secured.
• Which statement describes the CO2 discharge?
• When using a dry chemical extinguisher, you should aim at the base of the fire and use which motion?
• Single-leg bridles are generally used in towing from which location?
• Complete the sentence: One degree equals ______ minutes.
• Which knot is commonly used to secure a rope around a post or mast and tightens in place?
• When free, the first swimmer out should contact the people inside by
• Distance on a nautical chart is measured using the latitude scale parallel to the distance's latitude. True or false?
• Slowly lowering and raising outstretched arms indicates an emergency. Which option correctly states this signal?
• After boarding the raft, what should you try to do regarding your position relative to the boat?
• Which feature overlays a nautical chart to plot your position when using LORAN-C?
• Vessels 12 meters or more must carry which signaling device along with a whistle?
• In GPS, the process used to determine distance to satellites is called __________.
• When firing, the arm should be extended ______.
• The distress signal light emits about how many flashes per minute?
• Rockets, shells, or flares should be of what color to indicate an emergency?
• With the starboard screw ahead and the port screw astern, the boat will ______ in a leftward direction.
• During preparation, which screw is moved into the safety slot as the second step?
• The anti-exposure coveralls are ideal for cold weather operations with closed cockpit boats.
• Becket bends are used to lengthen one line by bending one to another.
• Radar has short-range and long-range limitations.
• A rescue swimmer is designated when the man overboard is ______ or ______.
• Why is a swivel used in the anchor line setup?
• To which station should the pointer proceed during a MOB exercise?
• What factor affects boat handling in varying ways depending on its height and direction and the boat's characteristics?
• A single turn is called a what?
• All fenders should be rigged and ________ should be broken out and ready before reaching the dock.
• Which statement is true about how propeller rotation affects water flow patterns around the hull?
• Which knot is commonly used to join two ropes of similar thickness?
• Two prominent bands around the circumference identify which end?
• The inflatable type PFD uses which gas as the inflating agent?
• The plan position indicator indicates what type of bearing of a target?
• A gun fired at intervals of about how many minutes may be used as an emergency signal?
• It is the lookout's job to report everything seen or heard to the boat Coxswain. Which option matches this directive?
• The pivot point is normally ______ of the way aft of the bow.
• The color of buoy symbols printed on charts indicates which of the following?
• Which statement is true about mooring port side to with wind from astern?
• For a vessel 12 meters or more, in addition to a whistle, what must be carried?
• The top blade movement is toward the ______.
• When securing a line to a cleat, bitt, or post, you should first take a complete turn around the deck fitting.
• What is the primary objective described by BCM-06-05-ANY?
• Discharge from a CO2 extinguisher can injure which part of the body if it comes into contact with your skin?
• The anti-exposure coveralls are the same as a dry suit.
• The side of the boat against a dock is also called what?
• In addition to the thrust along the shaft axis, another effect of propeller rotation is ______.
• The two primary forces acting upon a floating boat that affect stability are
• The top of each blade moves ______.
• What is the term for the line that connects the anchor to the vessel?
• Thimbles are used to ______ load on the eye and provide maximum protection to the inner top of the eye from abrasion and wear.
• The towline should be passed to a person on the other boat in which direction when conditions permit?
• After the seal has been broken, the signal is activated by pulling on which component?
• Before attempting to escape, what should be inventoried?
• True or False: Wet clothing increases heat loss more than dry clothing.
• What is the immediate first action when a MOB is observed?
• What must the strainer remain during operation?
• Normally the after ______ spring line is secured first. Which spring line is normally secured first?
• ________ are small openings.
• GPS is available ______ hours per day.
• A cylindrical buoy that tapers to a blunt point at the top is called which buoy?
• The term for direction toward the outer side of the hull from the centerline is what?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a chart's scale?
• Which term describes the ability to prevent water from spreading between compartments?
• After breaking the seal, activation is accomplished by pulling on the lever.
• On a radar screen, the bearing of a target is indicated by the direction of its echo from the center. Which option correctly describes the bearing?
• The Distress Signal Light emits a high ______ visual distress signal visible for great distances.
• The meridian that passes through Greenwich, England is designated as which of the following?
• The inflatable PFD will probably have a WHISTLE attached to it for signaling.
• The strap colors for patient restraint include which color as a part of the set?
• What should a PFD be attached to in order to be pulled after exiting?
• In a Man Overboard evolution, what phrase should the first observer yell after seeing a person overboard?
• When the distance to be measured exceeds the span of the dividers, what procedure is used?
• A reading of 000º on the compass card should point toward which North?
• Where are the straps located on anti-exposure coveralls?
• In standard piloting problems, what is the unit for distance?
• Which alphabet is used to spell difficult words over a radio?
• Dry chemical extinguisher effective range is approximately which of the following?
• As the line is brought aboard, it should be faked on deck or stowed below deck.
• Which designation describes a channel used for coordinating with multiple agencies?
• During pump operation, what should you watch for besides debris?
• Where should the anchor line be stowed when not in use?
• The interior of a boat is compartmentalized into bulkheads, decks, and hatches. The hatches are doors; when closed, the space between them becomes watertight and is called.
• The brilliance control should be set so that the radar sweep is barely visible.
• The dry chemical should be pointed at which part of the fire and what motion should be used?
• Latitude indicates position north or south of the equator, while longitude indicates position east or west of the prime meridian.
• What is normally carried by Coast Guard boats greater than 30 ft?
• The side of the boat that rests against a dock is called what?
• Two red lights in a straight line may be used to indicate that a boat is broken down. Which option correctly describes this signal?
• Before attempting to escape, what should be inventoried?
• After tuning the set, the boat is swung in the direction of the pointer until it ______ itself.
• What is the purpose of watertight seals on the dry suit?
• If extinguishers have been used and the space remains pressurized, what action should be taken if possible?
• Sailing vessels during periods of reduced visibility should sound which pattern?
• When attaching to tow bow cleats or bitts, which line should be used?
• The anchor line should be tended directly from the which locker?
• One disadvantage of radar is that it is subject to both mechanical and electrical failures.
• When the handle is forward, the nozzle is in the ______ position.
• What is the frequency value for Channel 13, the bridge-to-bridge channel?
• The emergency signaling mirror is used to attract attention of passing groups?
• Which visual distress signal uses a square flag and a black ball?
• You should finish securing the line by forming several figure eight knots and securing them with a half hitch over each horn.
• Fenders should be secured using which knot?
• The night end of the MK-124 smoke and illumination signal produces what color?
• In radar terminology, relative bearing is the bearing of a target measured from which reference line?
• The emergency signal mirror signals by what type of light?
• Sandy spits, mud flats, and sandy beaches typically produce which radar echoes?
• Which of the following represents the complete five-strap color set used on the Stokes litter?
• Watertight doors are designed to resist as much ______ as the space they separate.
• Which term describes a seagoing floor that provides hull strength by reinforcing the transverse frames and deck beams?
• The CO2 discharge is released in the form of which of the following?
• The emergency signaling mirror is used to attract the attention of passing which groups?
• The Type III PFD has a minimum of ______ lbs of buoyancy.
• When attaching to bow cleats or bitts, which line should be used?
• The protective tab should be bent ________ from the signal.
• In a radar display, the center of the screen represents the position of what?
• What is the correct stance on unofficial conversations in radio transmissions?
• The raft may be inflated:
• Sandy spits, mud flats, and sandy beaches return which pair of echoes?
• Fires involving energized electrical equipment are Class C fires. The principle remedy is to secure the ______ and apply ______ to the fire.
• Connect a Towline to a Trailer Eyebolt Using a Shackle or Skiff Hook: what assembly is used to connect?
• Which lines are used for measuring latitude and longitude on Earth?
• When using the VHF-FM direction finder to steer on a signal, you should steer toward the signal source.
• The day end of the MK-124 signal produces what color smoke?
• Which list correctly names the three basic hull forms based on boat speed?
• Which term refers to the front portion of the hull toward the bow?
• The lines that run parallel to the Equator are known as what?
• To facilitate speed and safety, the dipping the eye method should be used when two mooring lines have to be placed on the same cleat.
• If a radar has a variable range marker, the ranges to targets can be read directly from which feature?
• For Class B fires, which extinguishing agent is commonly used as the primary?
• Which extinguishing agent is not generally recommended for Class D metal fires?
• When measuring latitude using dividers, which line should the divider point touch?
• A prolonged blast lasts approximately how many seconds?
• After the victim has been brought alongside the boat, the recovery/pickup person should ______ aboard.
• In boat navigation you will usually use which type of courses and bearings?
• The boat crew survival vest is designed to aid personnel in what?
• When the stern is clear, the bow ______ should be cast off.
• Each end of the MK-124 will burn for about _________ seconds.
• Which signaling device can substitute for running lights on very small craft when running lights are unavailable?
• The anchor line should form an angle of eight degrees or less with the bottom.
• When shortening the tow, what should you do with the slack from the towline to bring the disabled boat alongside?
• In the dark, the night end of the MK-124 is identifiable by ___________ on the night end.
• Which statement best reflects the safety concern with wearing PFDs over anti-exposure coveralls?
• The towline should be inspected frequently for damage resulting from cutting, ______, fusing, and snagging.
• Why must the depth reading from a fathometer be calibrated against the hull reference to be accurate?
• A power-driven boat less than 7 meters and whose maximum speed does not exceed 7 KTS only has to show an ______ light.
• What additional light is required on a power-driven vessel 50 meters or more in length beyond red and green sidelights, a masthead light, and a stern light?
• A portable pump should be started only after suction has been taken. Which option reflects this?
• If practical, how should the raft be deployed from the boat?
• All symbols and abbreviations found on a nautical chart are defined in what chart resource?
• The center of the screen represents the position of your what?
• What is the function of the mesh netting on the Stokes litter?
• If a dry suit is worn, Boat Crew Members must wear a ________ at all times.
• How is a position plotted using LORAN-C?
• If only the starboard screw is used in reverse (astern) and the port screw is stopped, the stern will swing toward which side?
• The noise limiter should be adjusted to reduce what kind of noise while receiving?
• The anchor line, or chafing chain, is secured to which part of the anchor?
• The signal should be rotated in which direction until seated when mating to the projector?
• In close-quarters maneuvering, which device is used to prevent hull damage during contact?
• Before any crew member touches the litter, what must be done?
• The scale of a chart is a ratio of a distance on the chart to the actual distance on the ______.
• Day beacons are indicated by small shapes of which color?
• Latitude scales are normally indicated along which margins of the chart?
• What line should be rigged to control the movement of the pump after it is in the water?
• When mooring starboard side to, with no wind or current, the approach angle should be as _________________________ as possible. Twin-Screw Boats
• To measure longitude, where should you place one point of a divider?
• The best all-around hitch for securing a line to a ring, spar, or other round object is the clove hitch.
• Speed should be expressed to the nearest what?
• Which features are used together to indicate a range's direction on a chart?
• A bight is a half loop formed by turning the line back on itself. Which option best defines a bight?
• For a power-driven boat under 50 meters, which lights must be displayed in addition to red and green sidelights and a masthead light?
• Which of the following is a cause of engine space fires?
• The signaling angle for open flame signaling is what degree?
• The clove hitch is best used for securing to what kind of object?
• Timber hitches are used to secure a line to logs, planks, or other rough surface material objects.
• When operating the CO2 extinguisher, the cylinder should be kept which way?
• Which deck opening is designed primarily for ventilation and quick access and can be secured to maintain watertight integrity?
• True or False: Swimming in cold water will warm you up and increase your chances for survival.
• Five minutes of latitude equals how many nautical miles?
• Which term refers to the right rear section of the boat?
• The inflatable PFD will probably have a ________ and __________ attached to it.
• Which of the following items is NOT a hypothermia clothing type used by the Coast Guard?
• Under head-on, what change of course do both vessels make?
• The plan position indicator indicates the bearing of a target as which type?
• The rear of the boat is the
• Before attaching the towline, ensure the fitting attachment to the deck is secured with through bolts and backing plates. Which option best describes this requirement?
• While leaving a pier, when in the clear, the Coxswain moves ahead and applies right or left rudder ______.
• Radar navigation also depends on knowledge of the local operating area.
• If you are up into the rigging of the boat, you are going what?
• When rotating to move in a forward direction, which component draws its supply of water from every direction forward of and around the blades?
• When taking a boat alongside, which component takes the strain of backing down?
• When securing chafing gear to a line, you should use __________.
• Buoys with radar reflectors will appear ______ to their actual size.
• Which statement about emergency signaling by color is accurate?
• The helmsman should not execute any orders unless ______ by the Coxswain.
• You cannot tow beyond the design characteristics of any towing boat simply by ________ the line size.
• Which device is designed to provide both daytime orange smoke and nighttime red flare?
• If line is available, the strongest swimmer should exit first taking an end of the line with him/her.
• Which component is used to change spray patterns on the vari-nozzle?
• When looking for a person or object in the water, a ______ scanning technique should be used.
• On sailboats and rowboats less than 7 meters, what may be displayed if regular running lights are unavailable?
• What is the term for the line used to pass messages or signals between boats during towing operations?
• What protective equipment must a rescue swimmer wear according to these procedures?
• Watertight closures must have clean, bright, unpainted, smooth ________ for gaskets to press against.
• The Type III PFD is normally worn when the water temperature is greater than ______ F.
• Which word correctly ends a transmission when a reply is not expected?
• The left rear section of the boat is the port
• In ship terminology, which term refers to seagoing doors?
• Where should you look for breathable air when trapped under an inverted hull?
• Which hardware option can be used to connect a towline to a trailer eyebolt according to common practice?
• The Type III PFD is normally worn when water temperature exceeds what Fahrenheit?
• Which knot is best described as forming a fixed loop that does not slip?
• Under the dry suit, which underlayer is recommended for warmth?
• The device that controls the direction of movement for the helmsman is the ______.
• Which strap takes the strain of backing down in an alongside tow?
• Radar echoes on the display are interpreted to identify objects.
• The end identified by two prominent bands around the circumference is the ______ end.
• How long can a pump run dry before suction must be established?
• The hardware used to secure lines to the side of the boat is the cleat.
• Which class of fire uses WATER as the primary extinguishing agent?
• Ranges are indicated by the symbol for lights and a dash line indicating the direction.
• Becket bends are used to lengthen one line by bending one to another.
• The international distress frequency 2182 kHz belongs to which radio band?
• The nautical slide rule was designed to solve what type of problems?
• The end of a mooring line fixed to the boat is commonly referred to as the what?
• In a survival situation, when air will eventually leak or run out, every effort should be made to:
• In MOB procedures, which crew member is typically responsible for maintaining contact with the person overboard after alarm?
• What is the standard time unit used in navigational problems described?
• Distance on a nautical chart should be measured using which scale?
• If the anchor refuses to break free, how should the line be positioned around the forward bitt while the Coxswain moves ahead to break it free?
• Which garment is designed to provide buoyant support during boat operations?
• Before attaching the towline, the deck attachment should be secured. Which option best describes this state?
• Which statement describes the Type III PFD design regarding mobility?
• Radar fixes are available at greater distances than most other piloting methods.
• Fires involving metals such as sodium and magnesium fall under Class D. Which metal fuel example is correct?
• Turning the black tip changes the spray pattern.
• The inflatable PFD uses CO2 as the inflating agent. Which statement is true?
• The direction is shown on a two-word display screen. Which term completes this description?
• Wearing a Type I or III PFD over an anti-exposure coverall may be dangerous in certain situations.
• Fenders should be adjusted to cushion points of contact with the dock. What term describes this cushioning?
• The manual inflation tube on the inflatable PFD is used to inflate the PFD manually.
• Which kit's signal can be fired to an altitude of up to 650 ft?
• Another advantage is that radar fixes can be obtained quickly.
• In hull construction, the frames extend in which direction relative to the keel?
• The raft is primarily intended to transport people in which scenario?
• Which channel number corresponds to the international VHF-FM calling and distress frequency on 156.8 MHz?
• If trapped under an inverted boat, seek out an _____ _________ near the top.
• True/False. It is best to climb on an overturned boat hull from the windward side.
• The recovery/pickup person prepares the ______ heaving line for casting to the victim.
• Which statement best describes anti-exposure coveralls flotation?
• The mile used for measurement on most navigable waters is which unit?
• What is the name of the cylindrical buoy that tapers to a blunt top?
• Which scale is used to measure longitude on a nautical chart?
• The source must continue to perform which action as you track it?
• In a fathometer depth sounder, which device transmits and receives the acoustic signal?
• Distance should be expressed to the nearest what?
• How is water depth displayed on the fathometer's video screen?
• Connecting the towline with a shackle should only be done in which weather condition?
• Messages should be sent slowly so the receiving party will have a chance to copy the entire message.
• The long portion of the anchor that connects to the stock is called the what?
• The signal should be held downwind and overhead at what angle when using an open flame?
• Which device provides signaling for both daytime and nighttime from a vessel?
• When two power-driven vessels are meeting on head-on or nearly courses so as to involve risk of collision, each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the reciprocal side of the other vessel. Which side do they pass on?
• Which tool is used in conjunction with the compass rose when plotting a magnetic direction on a chart?
• Which opening in the deck is used for ventilation and light and is opened to allow air in?
• The quickest, most likely way to attack an engine space fire is with CO2 and ______ extinguishers.
• To measure latitude, where should you place one point of a divider?
• Hearing a gong indicates the vessel is at least how many meters long?
• What is the purpose of the tending line in the pump transfer procedure?
• The backbone of the boat is the ______.
• If a report to the Coxswain is not acknowledged, it should be ______.
• In propulsion terms, what does the command 'pivot' describe in basic vessel handling?
• What is the term used for securing a boat to a pier?
• If you see both a red and green sidelight, you are looking at the boat ______.
• Which action regarding ventilation should be taken after extinguishers are expended?
• Which structural element provides a barrier between compartments and can be sealed to be watertight?
• Navigational lights also help determine the boat's what?
• In trailer eyebolt connections, which hardware option can be used to connect the towline to the eyebolt?
• Which term describes a seagoing floor that strengthens the hull by reinforcing the transverse frames and deck beams?
• The term for moving toward the centerline from the outer side is what?
• The parts of the anchor that dig into the bottom are called what?
• The survival knife is used to ______ yourself if you become entangled.
• The bright light spot on the signal mirror is used to _________ the mirror.
• Which extinguisher type is recommended to accompany CO2 for engine space fires?
• In the transfer procedure, which two lines are used to manage the pump in the water?
• If decks are seagoing floors, hatches are seagoing ______.
• Which statement about Type III PFD mobility compared to Type I is true?
• The MK-79 kit can be fired to an altitude of 250 ft to what maximum altitude?
• Single leg bridles are generally used in towing from which location?
• The ______ is the backbone of the boat.
• What is the next action after attaching the bridle and tending line during pump transfer?
• What controls the direction of the boat and may vary widely in size, design, and method of construction?
• In a displacement hull, water is pushed away to allow the hull to do what?
• The arc of the compass card is divided into ______ Degrees.
• The five restraining straps and mesh netting are for patient restraint. Which item is used for patient restraint alongside the straps?
• The hoisting cable and trail lines should be ________________________ at all times.
• After centering, the boat's head should be swung _____º to be sure the source is ahead, not aft.
• Electrical fires are classified as which class?
• The CO2 discharge releases which description?
• Which tool is used by the recovery/pickup person to reach the MOB?
• When proceeding toward the bow, you are going
• What does SPS stand for in GPS terminology?
• Fires fueled by flammable liquids or gases are Class B fires. The primary extinguishing agent for this class is ______.
• GPS is available worldwide.
• What should the lookout report to the Coxswain?
• Which unit is commonly used for measuring distance in piloting charts?
• For offshore work, it is recommended that a minimum of __ ft of towline be carried.
• With the starboard screw astern and the port screw stopped, the stern will move to ______.
• What motion should be used when discharging the dry chemical extinguisher?
• From the center line toward either side is referred to as what?
• Which component should be rotated until seated when mating the distress signal to a projector?
• Time should be expressed to the nearest what?
• The central or middle area of the boat is
• Slack in the anchor line should be taken up as the boat is moved ahead.
• Ring ________ are used during man overboard emergencies.
• What main protection do anti-exposure coveralls provide?
• The use of a whistle is especially helpful to rescuers during periods of __________ ___________.
• Wide-angle fog can cool a much __ surface than a steady stream.
• The squelch control should be turned counterclockwise until just beyond the point where the what disappears?
• One advantage of radar is that it can be used during night or periods of low visibility.
• What is used to attach the chain so that the anchor line can spin freely?
• Under cold conditions, the dry suit is worn in which type of vessel?
• Which term describes a line that runs crosswise from port to starboard?
• All meridians intersect at the __________.
• If no line is available, the sequence should be: first the strongest swimmer, followed by the weak swimmers, and lastly by a good swimmer.
• Two degrees equals how many minutes?
• What is the primary function of bulkheads in a ship's hull?
• When trapped in an open cockpit, you should exit by swimming
• What is the primary purpose of the phonetic alphabet in radio communications?
• Which factor cannot be controlled by the individual but affects cold-water survival?
• The effective range of the VHF-FM radio is up to how many miles?
• Which component provides a structural floor and strengthens the hull?
• Bearings on nautical charts are typically measured in which range?
• What is the minimum number of lights required on a power-driven vessel less than 7 meters?
• When a boat is at rest, the center of buoyancy acting upward is below the center of gravity acting downward. The boat is in what state?
• The line that should be cast off when the stern has cleared is the ______.
• The stern is the rear of a vessel.
• Which extinguisher type is paired with CO2 for engine space fires?
• Which option best completes the statement: The quickest response to engine space fires involves CO2 and ______ extinguishers?
• Which statement about Type III PFDs is true?
• A square flag above a black ball is a distress signal. Which option matches this signal?
• When mooring port side to, with a wind or current from astern, the approach should be made using an approximately ______º angle.
• In single-screw vessels, propeller side force presents a major obstacle to what?
• True/False: When swimming out from under an inverted boat, a PFD should be worn at all times.
• The skin of the boat is attached to the frames.
• Which practice improves radar collision avoidance reliability?
• When leaving a pier, the initial rudder adjustment is usually described as moving approximately ______ the rudder.
• In a crossing situation to avoid risk of collision, the vessel that has the other on her own STARBOARD side shall keep out of the way.
• Straight stream is used when penetrating power is critical.
• The MK-79 signal kit contains how many pencil-type projectors?
• Which side should you pass on when leaving harbor if the obstruction buoy has a red top stripe?
• Where should the towline be passed when conditions permit and the towing boat can maneuver?
• The bridle for passing a portable pump should be attached to which part of the pump?
• When entering harbor, on which side should you pass green channel buoys?
• If the engines are still running, you should
• The second step in preparing the signal for launching is to move which screw into the safety slot?
• The lubber line is in line with the boat's centerline and indicates the boat's ______.
• What is the name of the cylindrical buoy that tapers to a blunt top?
• To effectively use a dry chemical extinguisher, you should approach the fire from which position?
• Which statement about Type III PFDs is true?
• The MK-127A1 can climb to an altitude of __ to __ ft.
• What knot forms a fixed loop at the end of a rope that won't slip under load?
• To ensure understanding, the helmsman should always ______ all orders given to him/her by the Coxswain.
• Which PFD types are mentioned as potentially dangerous when worn over anti-exposure coveralls?
• In an alongside tow, which item is used as the bow line?
• Which statement about towline inspection is true?
• For retrieving after exiting, which statement is true about the PFD?
• The semi-displacement hull is a combination of characteristics of the ______ hull and the ______ hull. Many ______ boats are this type.
• The basket should be ______ before being touched by any crew member.
• The strap colors are RED GREEN BLUE BLACK YELLOW. Which color is NOT among these?
• Which statement about the dry suit is true?
• Sailing vessels less than 12 meters (international) or 20 meters (inland) in length must display red and green sidelights, or a red and green ______ light, along with a stern light.
• What is the standard weight of the CO2 fire extinguisher used on Coast Guard boats?
• The litter design options include which pairing?
• A minimum of __ turns of towline should always be kept on the reel.
• If the light, with a new battery, does not operate within limits, ______ the light from service.
• Which PFD type is typically worn when water is warmer than 60 F?
• If the signaling device with a fresh battery fails to operate within limits, which action is required?
• What does PPS stand for in GPS terminology?
• The altitude range for the MK-79 signal is 250 ft to 650 ft.
• When mooring port side to, against the wind or current, after the bow spring line is secured, the Coxswain should use full _____________ rudder and kick the engine ____________ .
• Which term describes the central section along the length of the vessel?
• Which principle explains that the upward buoyant force equals the weight of displaced fluid?
• In finishing a line secured to a cleat, you secure the last wraps with which knot over each horn?
• Which statement correctly describes the requirement for a 3D GPS fix?
• From either side toward the centerline is called what?
• To maintain buoyancy of the inflatable PFD, an _________ ____________ tube is provided.
• Which statement is true about boat crew survival vest equipment?
• Which item is commonly used as a securing point for fenders?
• What are the two principal types of stability?
• Which feature on the compass is aligned with the boat's centerline and provides heading information?
• When the handle is back, the nozzle is in the OPEN position.
• To maximize protection from hypothermia, the dry suit should be worn with what undergarment?
• GPS is a radio navigation system of how many satellites operated by which organization?
• In nautical terms, which side of the vessel is referred to as 'starboard'?
• Hatches are seagoing openings used for what purpose?
• On a nautical chart, which symbol identifies prominent landmarks such as towers and flagpoles?
• Which of the following options lists the extinguishing approach for engine space fires with the Dry Chemical included?
• When steering on a navigational range, if the top and bottom marks appear in line, you are in alignment with which feature?
• A pump watch should be alert for what around the strainer?
• In engine space fire response, CO2 is used alongside which of the following extinguishing agents?
• The ______ strap goes first, under the patient’s arms and over the chest.
• The trailer eyebolt is normally located on which part of the boat?
• There are ______ emergency exits on the HH-60J.
• Which term describes the upward buoyant force acting on a body that displaces water?
• What should be rigged to protect the hull when bringing a disabled boat alongside?
• A power-driven boat underway in reduced visibility should sound which pattern?
• Which term describes the line on the compass that runs along the boat's centerline?
• Day beacons are indicated by small shapes of which color?
• The plan position indicator presents what kind of representation of the area around the boat?
• What is the standard distance unit in navigational calculations?
• When clearing a pier against a current, the Coxswain should go ahead slowly and then put the rudder over toward the ______.
• Which term describes being up in the rigging above the deck?
• In an alongside tow, which component bears the load of forward movement?
• Which of the following is NOT a known cause of engine space fires?
• The pointer will keep the victim in ______ and continuously ______ to the victim's position.
• Channel buoys painted green should be kept on which side of the vessel when entering a harbor?
• If you go down inside the boat, you are going what?
• What should be the immediate priority when a fire occurs in the engine space?
• The screws are arranged so that the top of each blade moves ______.
• If water currents are strong, it becomes harder to move upwind.
• Who should observe the MOB first?
• Complete the sentence: Only ______ prowords or abbreviations should be used.
• The four elements of a fire are oxygen, heat, ______, and ______ chain reaction.
• CO2 is commonly used to extinguish fires in electrical equipment fires. Which class best describes these fires?
• Vacuum or ______ pulls the water up through the suction hose and out the discharge hose.
• The bite of an anchor line refers to which rope feature?
• After passing the heaving line, which item is lowered over the side?
• Which statement correctly describes the location of the dry suit seals?
• The inflatable type PFD should be inflated before entering the water.
• A signal whistle's audible sound may be heard up to _____________ yards.
• What should be the tempo of transmissions to allow copying of the entire message?
• For longitude, which scale on the chart should be used?
• To exit a vessel, sometimes it is necessary to:
• When a hull moves forward through the water, the effective what moves forward?
• Which of the following best describes the action to maximize survival during a capsize?
• What is the primary purpose of using LORAN-C navigation over long distances for?
• In reduced visibility, what sequence should sailing vessels emit?
• What is the international distress and calling frequency in kilohertz?
• A towing bridle should be used in cases where a ______ attachment point is not available on the boat to be towed.
• Most Coast Guard boats use which type of anchor?
• Bearing is typically measured in which range of degrees?
• What is the primary purpose of spring lines during docking?
• A green sidelight means you are looking at a boat's ______ side.
• When making reports, the lookout should first ______ the object.
• If trapped in or under a boat, where should you seek an air pocket?
• The Stokes litter will float upright at a ______ angle with the feet submerged.
• For latitude, which scale on the chart should be used?
• Which device is used for dewatering in this scenario?
• The two principal forces that affect stability are which?
• What is the term for the left side of the boat when facing forward?
• If a Coast Guard boat is greater than _____FT, it will normally carry a survival raft.
• What does the Morse code SOS signal indicate?
• The VHF-FM direction finder (homer) allows you to zero in on what aspect of FM signal?
• Which two items are commonly attached to an inflatable PFD?
• After tightening the shackle, it should be moused.
• What are 75 ft and 100 ft heaving lines used for?
• Coastlines are viewed at both which two water levels?
• The distress signal light is designed to emit about ________ flashes per minute and is capable of flashing _____ hours if used continuously.
• Complete the sentence: The microphone should not be ______ until you are ready to speak.
• Which hitch allows a fender to slide along a line for adjustment?
• What is the purpose of attaching a line to the PFD during exit?
• The Type III PFD has a minimum of how many pounds of buoyancy?
• Deck fittings permit easy handling of lines and reduce wear and friction on lines.
• Which statement about MAYDAY is true?
• A radar bearing of an approaching vessel that remains fairly constant as the range decreases indicates what?
• Fire is a chemical ______ known as combustion.
• The term used to describe the chemical process of fire is a chemical ______.
• True or False: Straps on anti-exposure coveralls should be tightened before entering the water.
• During breakaway procedures, the crew member is responsible for __________ the litter or basket, ______________________ line, and loose cable over the side.
• When is the Type III PFD normally worn aboard boats?
• Fenders should be secured to a stanchion, ______, bitt or cleat. Which item completes the statement?
• The first thing to do in the case of an engine space fire is to secure the __.
• How is the raft manually inflated?
• Which factor most directly acts as an obstacle to traveling in a desired direction on a single-screw vessel?
• The upward force of water displaced by the hull is called
• The long unused or belayed end is called the what?
• Which type of clothing robs the body of heat by breaking down the thermal protection of insulated clothing?
• Why should the raft be deployed directly from the boat when practical?
• A power-driven boat less than 50 meters in length must display red and ______ sidelights, a masthead light, and a ______ light.
• Which side is best to climb onto an overturned hull?
• Which action should be performed with the anti-exposure coverall straps before entering the water?
• Which control adjusts the receiver for best reception?
• When using a dry chemical extinguisher, at what location on the fire should you aim?
• How many restraining straps are used for patient restraint?
• Which color appears first in the standard sequence of emergency exit lettering?
• When laying a discharge hose on deck, which condition should you avoid to prevent damage?
• Trail line, basket slings, or hoisting cables should never be ______ to the boat during the operation.
• The sounding numbers show the water level at which tide?
• Which term best describes water flow around a propeller's arc when it rotates?
• What is the term for securing a shackle pin to prevent loosening?
• Which opening is used for maintenance access and is commonly referred to as a hatch?
• The flare will provide illumination for approximately __ seconds.
• If trapped in an enclosed cabin, you must remember that all exits are
• You determine your position by matching the line figures displayed on the set to a set of LORAN ______ superimposed on a chart. Which term completes the sentence?
• Which knot is best for joining two ropes of different diameters?
• Lube oil line leaks are a potential cause of engine space fires.
• For very small craft under 7 meters lacking running lights, what is an acceptable display?
• In engine commands, what does the term 'ahead' indicate?
• What is the minimum breaking strength relationship for skiff hook assemblies relative to the towline’s strength?
• The order in which lines are attached depends on the ________ evaluation of the situation.
• Which color appears second in the standard sequence of emergency exit lettering?
• The gray strap is used first in the restraint sequence. Which color is the first strap?
• Inflation methods include which of the following?
• Which tool is used to free yourself if you become entangled?
• What is the primary purpose of the flukes on an anchor?
• A power-driven boat 50 meters or more in length must display red and ______ sidelights, a masthead light, a stern light, and a ______ light.
• To change patterns you __ the black tip.
• What device is used to allow the anchor line to spin freely?
• Which statement about towing beyond design characteristics is true?
• One minute of latitude is equal to how many nautical miles?
• In mooring terminology, what does the term 'bitter end' refer to?
• Which term describes being positioned below the deck inside the boat?
• Which knot is used to secure a rope to a cleat?
• Which of the following is NOT a rudder type?
• The MK-124 day/night pyrotechnic device produces________ colored smoke for daytime conditions and ___________ colored flare as a night signal.
• The task described for getting the boat away from a pier is specifically aimed at which type of boat?
• The length of time a person can stay alive in cold water depends on three factors. Which are they?
• When steering a compass course, the helmsman should ______ the course as directed.
• The range of a CO2 fire extinguisher is approximately how many feet?
• Where are the watertight seals on a dry suit located?
• The distress signal flash rate is approximately which range per minute?
• 6. When mooring port side to, after securing the bow line, the Coxswain should apply _____________ full rudder and go ahead on the _________________ engine.
• The running or free end of a line is called the what?
• After extinguishers are used, what action should you take to prevent hazard in the space?
• The aerial flares in the MK-79 signal kit can attain an altitude of _______ to _______ FT and remain illuminated for about ________ seconds.
• The tendency to remain upright is the boat's what?
• Which lines are used to define latitude and longitude on Earth?
• Which term describes lines that run north-south on a globe?
• To prepare the portable pump, you should pull the handle to release a ______ on the storage container.
• Charts are oriented with which direction at the top?
• Which switch turns on the fathometer depth sounder?
• Spent signals or misfires should be ______ overboard.
• Which component is used to distribute load across the eye and provide protection for the eye when towing?
• Heavy displacement hulls cannot exceed a speed of __ times the square root of the waterline length without requiring excessive power.
• Every transmission should be ended with the word to indicate you are awaiting a reply.
• The litter may be a ________ one-piece or ________ two-piece design.
• Dewatering, using an eductor, is performed when weather conditions permit your boat to come alongside the disabled boat safely. Which option best describes when this is done?
• Which position is used to minimize heat loss in cold water immersion?
• Radar navigation depends on the operator's experience with radar operation.
• Assumptions shall not be made on the basis of which in radar information?
• The front end of the boat is the
• Which statement about raft inflation is correct?
• The CG VHF-FM radios will automatically monitor Channel which?
• Once the receiver has computed the range for at least ______ satellites, it processes a three-dimensional position that is accurate to about ______ meters.
• Lights must be used from dusk to dawn and in times of restricted visibility. Which period is covered?
• The semi-displacement hull is a combination of characteristics of the displacement hull and the planing hull.
• Which radar observation most strongly suggests an imminent risk of collision with a moving target?
• The Stokes litter is ______-righting.
• Each MK-79 signal kit contains _________ cartridge type aerial flares and _________ pencil type projector.
• The straight stream setting is used to maximize penetrating power.
• Which connector is acceptable to connect a towline to a trailer eyebolt?
• The message line is simply a length of light line, which can be ______, propelled, or floated further than the tow line.
• A bow spring line is used primarily to control the bow's position relative to the pier.
• When taking a boat alongside, which component takes the strain of forward movement?
• What is the primary purpose of the LORAN curves on the chart?
• Which structural members extend athwartships and are attached to the keel?