Boating Certification Test Fueling Safety and Fire Prevention 2

Question 1

What is the most common cause of fires and explosions on recreational boats?

Accepted Answer

Improper fueling and gasoline vapor ignition

Answer

Lightning strikes

Answer

Engine overheating

Answer

Electrical short circuits

Question 2

Where should portable fire extinguishers be stored on a boat?

Accepted Answer

In readily accessible locations throughout the boat

Answer

In a locked storage compartment

Answer

Below deck in a waterproof bag

Answer

Only near the engine compartment

Question 3

What two steps must occur after fueling an inboard/outboard boat before starting the engine?

Accepted Answer

Run the bilge blower for 4+ minutes, then sniff the bilge for fumes

Answer

Check the oil, then start the engine

Answer

Test the throttle, then check the gauges

Answer

Open the engine hatch, then start the engine

Question 4

During fueling, which item may remain on if required for safe operation?

Accepted Answer

Navigation lights

Answer

The main engine

Answer

Cooking stoves and heaters

Answer

All electrical switches

Question 5

A fire extinguisher rated '5 B:C' is effective on which types of fires?

Accepted Answer

Class B (flammable liquids) and Class C (electrical) fires

Answer

Burning wood and paper only

Answer

All fire classes equally

Answer

Burning metals only

Question 6

How should you respond to a fuel spill on the water during fueling?

Accepted Answer

Report it to the marina or Coast Guard and contain it if possible

Answer

Use soap to break up and disperse the fuel

Answer

Fan the spill to speed evaporation

Answer

Ignore it since gasoline evaporates on its own

Question 7

What is the minimum fire extinguisher requirement for a motorboat under 26 feet without a fixed fire suppression system?

Accepted Answer

At least one B-I type extinguisher

Answer

No extinguisher is required

Answer

At least two B-I type extinguishers

Answer

At least one B-II type extinguisher