1. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding pre-season treatments
a) Fibreglass hulls should be washed with detergent, then waxed
b) Aluminum boat hulls should be sanded and waxed
c) Wooden hulled boats should be sanded, re-caulked and painted
d) Steel hulls should be checked for rust then sanded and painted
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2. The engine should be carefully tuned and
a) oil and fuel levels changed as recommended by the manufacturer
b) gear lubrication on lower shafts of outboard motors replaced each spring
c) the fuel filter, especially on diesel engines replaced
d) only a), and c)
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3. Which of the following is NOT appropriate
a) Sails should be checked, especially the seams
b) Lines should be washed in hot soapy water and allowed to air-dry
c) The battery should be recharged, the liquid level checked and terminals cleaned
d) All nuts, bolts and hose clamps should be checked for tightness
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4. When choosing tools for work on boats which of the following is the poorer choice
a) Cordless power tools
b) Double insulated tools without a ground connection
c) Metal-cased tools using a two-wire connection
d) Both b) & c) are poor choices
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5. A ground fault circuit interrupter (G.F.C.I.( is:
a) A device used to check a circuit for improper wiring
b) A device used to disconnect a circuit which is improperly wired
c) A device used to prevent a serious electrical shocks
d) Both b) & c)
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6. When connecting a cord from shore-power to a boat
a) connect the plug which attaches to the boat before connecting the other end to shore-power
b) connect to shore-power and then connect the other end to the boat
c) use only marine-type fittings of the water-proof type
d) Both a) & c)
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7. Onboard wiring should use
a) stranded wire because of the vibrations on the boat
b) 12 gauge wire
c) 15 amp fuses for all circuits used for household devices such as toasters & kettles
d) all of the above
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