1. The stream of water which a propeller pushes out is called the:
a) thrust current
b) discharge current
c) push current
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2.A boat with an single inboard engine can be made to turn by changing:
a) the rudder to direct the discharge current in the direction desired
b) the rudder to direct the discharge current in the opposite direction to desired direction
c) reseating the passengers all to one side
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3. When steering a boat what causes the boat to slide sideways in a turn:
a) Making the turn at too high a rate of speed
b) Failing to increase power in the turn
c) Not taking care to place the passengers so there is proper trim
d) None of the above
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4. Small boats with outboard motors not have a rudder because turning is accomplished by:
a) shifting the weight in the boat
b) changing the direction of the discharge current by turning the motor
c) changing the position of the trim tabs
d) None of the above
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5. Operating a boat with an inboard engine in reverse is difficult because:.
a) it is hard to visualize which direction the boat will turn when the wheel is turned
b) the rudder is not located in the discharge current path
c) the transom does not "cut through" the water as easily as does the bow
d) all of these
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6. When you are approaching the dock it is safe to turn off the engine when:
a) the boat is tied to the dock
b) the boat is along-side the dock with an on-shore breeze
c) as soon as a line is secured to the dock
d) None of the above
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7. When docking a boat with the wind on the bow, alongside the dock the first line which should be thrown ashore is:
a) the stern line
b) the breast line
c) the bow line
d) the forward quarter spring line
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8. A propeller has the following stamped on it "12" x 10" RH". This indicates it has properties of:
a) a diameter of 12", a pitch of 10" and a left-hand rotation
b) 12"pitch, 10" diameter and a left-hand rotation
c) 12" diameter, 10" pitch and a right-hand rotation
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9. The advantage of the twin-screw boat over a single engine vessel is that:
a) it is more maneuverable in tight quarters
b) it is safer since it can be operated with only one engine
c) it is more economical as far as fuel consumption is concerned
d) Both a) and b)
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10. When undocking a boat with an onshore current which line should be the last one cast off?
a) the after-bow spring line
b) the stern line
c) forward spring line
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11. You are entering a narrow harbour channel and your engine fails, you should::
a) immediately lower an anchor
b) steer your vessel to starboard
c) call the Coast Guard using "Pan Pan"
d) stand on the bow of your vessel and slowly raise and lower your arms
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12. If you see a vessel in the situation described in question 11 you should::
a) toss a nylon line to the disabled vessel and instruct them to attach it firmly to their vessel
b) attempt to use a polypropylene line to tow them into the harbour
c) consider the hull speed og the disabled vessel before towing them into harbour
d) ask them to toss you a line so you can tow them into harbour
e) consider attaching your vessel alongside theirs near their stern
f) all of the above are necessary considerations
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13. When bringing your long vessel into a short slip which line would you ask your crew to pass ashore first:
a) the stern line
b) the after-bow spring line
c) the forward spring line
d) None of the above
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14.When "picking up a mooring" you would instruct your crew to prepare to:
a) attach a mooring line to the ring or loop on the top of the mooring ball
b) attach a line by first picking up the steel mooring ball
c) only attempt to use a boat hook to pickup a small styrofoam mooring ball
d) both a) & c) are necessary steps
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15. When training your crew how to throw a heaving line you should instruct them to:
a) attach the bitter end of the line first to our vessel
b) coil the line, and then divide the coil in two parts, and pay out the end not being thrown from the open other hand
c) suggest they toss the line over the heads of the intended receivers
d) all of the above
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