ASA Quality Assurance & Compliance 5

Question 1

What is the minimum passing standard for the written knowledge component of most ASA certification courses?

Accepted Answer

75%

Answer

ASA requires students to achieve a minimum score of 75% on the written knowledge exam before being eligible for certification.

Question 2

An ASA instructor observes that a student is competent in most skills but consistently struggles with docking under power. What is the appropriate compliance action?

Accepted Answer

Withhold certification until the student demonstrates adequate docking competency

Answer

All required competencies must be satisfactorily demonstrated before an instructor may issue an ASA certification; no partial certifications exist.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the ASA's role versus the affiliated school's role in quality assurance?

Accepted Answer

ASA sets standards and schools implement them under their own oversight

Answer

ASA is the standard-setting and credentialing body while affiliated schools are responsible for implementing those standards in their daily operations.

Question 4

A charter company asks to verify whether a customer holds an ASA 104 certification. Where is the most authoritative source for this verification?

Accepted Answer

ASA's online certification verification database

Answer

ASA maintains a centralized online database where third parties like charter companies can officially verify a sailor's certification status.

Question 5

How does ASA handle a complaint filed against an affiliated school for alleged curriculum non-compliance?

Accepted Answer

Investigates the complaint and may conduct an unannounced audit

Answer

ASA investigates complaints through its quality assurance process, which may include an unannounced audit of the school's operations and records.

(ASA) American Sailing Association Certifications Practice Test

(ASA) American Sailing Association Certifications Practice Test

ASA Quality Assurance & Compliance 5