Boating Certification Test Fueling Safety and Fire Prevention

Question 1

What should you do before starting an inboard engine after fueling?

Accepted Answer

Run the bilge blower for at least 4 minutes to clear gasoline vapors

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Check the oil level

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Turn on the navigation lights

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Test the emergency horn

Question 2

How long should the bilge blower run before starting an inboard engine after fueling?

Accepted Answer

At least 4 minutes

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At least 1 minute

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At least 2 minutes

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At least 10 minutes

Question 3

Where should portable fuel tanks be filled?

Accepted Answer

On the dock or shore, away from the boat

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In the boat's cockpit

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Inside the engine compartment

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Inside the cabin

Question 4

What should passengers do while a boat is being fueled?

Accepted Answer

Go ashore or move well away from the fueling area

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Stay on board to help stabilize the vessel

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Hold the fuel nozzle to assist the operator

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Monitor the fuel level gauge below deck

Question 5

Which fire extinguisher class is rated for flammable liquid fires such as gasoline?

Accepted Answer

Class B

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Class A

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Class C

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Class D

Question 6

What should you do if you detect gasoline fumes in the bilge before starting the engine?

Accepted Answer

Open hatches and run the blower until the fumes are gone

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Start the engine quickly to burn off the vapors

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Pour water into the bilge to dilute the fumes

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Immediately activate the bilge pump

Question 7

Why should you keep the fuel nozzle in contact with the fill pipe during boat fueling?

Accepted Answer

To prevent static electricity sparks that could ignite vapors

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To prevent fuel from spilling overboard

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To maintain a steady fuel flow rate

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To make the fueling process faster