BOATING Quiz 2 A2

Licensing, Registration, & Other Requirements

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September 21-2005

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1. In Canada, pleasure craft must be licensed if they are:
a) less than 20 registered tons
b) have an engine with 7.5 kw (10 hp) or more
c) both a) & b)
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2.To license a boat in Canada:
a) the owner needs to go to the nearest Canada Customs House
b) the cost of the license is free
c) the license number must be displayed in block letters 7.5 cm (3") high on either side of the bow
d) all of the above
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3. When a licensed boat changes owners::
a) the purchaser of the boat is required by law to apply for the license
b) the previous owner must notify the Canada Customs House where the license was issued
c) only the dealer must contact Canada Customs
d) both a) & b)
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4. Pleasure boats in Canada MUST be registered if:
a) they are of 15 or more net register tons
b) they are less than 15 register tons
c) they are to be used outside of Canada
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5. To register a vessel:
a) application is made to the Canadian Coast Guard at any Port of Registry in Canada
b) a surveyor of ships from the Safety Branch of the CCG will measure the vessel and charge a fee.
c) an unique name must be given which must be approved
d) the unique name and Port of Registry must be placed on the stern
e) all of the above.
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6. The capacity plate on a boat:
a) must be located to the inside of the transom on the starboard side
b) must show the name of the builder
c) must show the model and maximum safe load (includes weight of engine, fuel passenges and gear)
d) must show the maximum engine power
e) all of the above
f) must show only c) & d)
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7. Which of the following items does NOT need to be displayed on the standard decal and capacity plate?
a) model number
b) owner's name
c) maximum safe load
d) name of the builder
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8. The recommended capacity for a power boat 4 metres long is the equivalent of:
a) 2 persons
b) 3 persons
c) 4 persons
d) 5 persons
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9. The maximum weight of passenger and gear, for a five-metre boat is:
a) 440 kg (970 lbs).
b) 335 kg (739 lbs)
c) less than 1500 lbs
d) none of the above
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10. When the wind is astern, ventilation is a special concern, because:.
a) wind may blow the exhaust fumes back into the cabin compartment
b) the blower may not function correctly
c) the engine may not receive sufficient fresh air
d) All of the above
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11. What device(s) is/are commonly used to remove fumes from the engine space?.
a) a blower fan
b) intake cowls
c) exhaust cowls
d) all of the above
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12. A flame arrestor is a device:
a) used to put out fires in the engine space
b) used to prevent backfires from carburetors
c) used to stop oil and fuel fires
d) none of the above.
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13. The max. number of persons allowed aboard a 5 metre (16') boat, in rough water conditions is:
a) 5 persons
b) 4 persons
c) 3 persons
d) 2 persons
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Prepared by the late R.Wraith of Goderich CPS. Always check answers by reference to CPS Boating Course. Please refer to quiz name & number when commenting on the usefulness of this quiz. Input appreciated.

   
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