1. The most common type of accident which occurs to passengers & crew aboard boats is:
a) due to collision with other boats
b) persons falling
c) due to heart attacks
d) due to alcohol
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2.When attempting to rescue someone from the water you should approach the victim in:
a) an upwind direction
b) carefully , in a downwind direction
c) at an angle across the wind
d) as short a time as possible
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3. People who fall into the water when the water temperature is between 5 to 10° C suffer from exhaustion or become unconscious within:
a) 15 to 30 minutes
b) 30 to 60 minutes
c) 1 to 2 hours
d) less than 15 minutes
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4. If someone is in a cabin below deck and complains of headache and dizziness, and appears to be losing consciousness you should suspect:
a) carbon monoxide poisoning and you should give the person a coffee
b) the person has been drinking alcohol and should be allowed to "sleep it off"
c) carbon monoxide poisoning and you should get the person to fresh air immediately
d) the person is suffering from seasickness and will recover if they close their eyes and rest
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5. If a person on-board a boat requires first-aid you should:
a) wait until you reach port to get medical attention
b) attempt to perform first-aid to the best of your ability until they can be transported to receive medical attention
c) take a a St. John Ambulance, or Red Cross first-aid course
d) not attempt medical attention
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6. The best course of action if your boat becomes enveloped in fog is:
a) avoid the fog
b) proceed quickly to shore and await clearing conditions
c) slow down, hoist a RADAR reflector, post a sharp look-out, and if the fog becomes too thick, stop until visibility improves
d) call the Coast Guard on your VHF radio
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7. If suddenly there is an unusually large amount of water in the bilge, which of the following should be checked immediately:
a) the plug may be out of the drain hole or a through-hull fitting may have popped out
b) an engine hose may have come loose, or there may be a defective self-bailer
c) both of the above are possible causes
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8. If you come upon the scene of a boat in difficulty you:
a) are obliged to stop and offer assistance
b) you should avoid the scene to allow the CCG to assist
c) should not assist if there is a danger to your vessel or crew
d) both a) and c)
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9. Fire extinguishers on a boat must be approved by:
a) any local office of Canada Customs.
b) the Ministry of the Environment
c) the Association of Marine Firefighters
d) Transport Canada
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10. Which of the following should NOT be given to a person suffering from hypothermia?
a) warm milk
b) brandy
c) candy bars
d) honey
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11. In rough water, the safest course to steer is:
a) directly towards port
b) at an angle into the waves
c) downwind
d) directly into the waves
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12. If a liquid fire breaks out on your vessel you should:
a) use a fire extinguisher rated with 10BC to force the fire out of the compartment
b) don lifejackets then use a pail to toss water on the fire
c) fight the fire, while always keeping yourself in a position to leave the vessel.
d) use a type A rated fire extinguisher.
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