Boating Certification Test Pre-Departure Checklist 2

Question 1

Before departing, where should you file a float plan?

Accepted Answer

With a responsible person onshore

Answer

With the Coast Guard directly

Answer

With the marina harbormaster only

Answer

It is not required to file a float plan

Question 2

What information should be included in a float plan?

Accepted Answer

Boat description, trip itinerary, and emergency contacts

Answer

Only the destination and boat color

Answer

The captain's name and license number only

Answer

Fuel capacity and engine type only

Question 3

When checking the weather before departure, which source is most reliable for marine conditions?

Accepted Answer

NOAA VHF weather broadcasts on channels WX1-WX7

Answer

A general TV weather forecast

Answer

NOAA Weather Radio or VHF Channel 16

Answer

A smartphone weather app

Question 4

Before launching, you notice the bilge has a strong fuel odor. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Run the blower for at least four minutes before starting the engine

Answer

Start the engine briefly to burn off the fumes

Answer

Launch immediately and open all hatches

Answer

Pour water into the bilge to dilute the fuel

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct way to check that navigation lights work before a night departure?

Accepted Answer

Turn them on and visually verify each light illuminates properly

Answer

Check the fuse box only

Answer

Have a passenger confirm the lights look bright from the dock

Answer

Test them only when underway

Question 6

What does checking the boat's 'drain plug' before departure prevent?

Accepted Answer

The boat from taking on water and sinking

Answer

Engine overheating

Answer

Fuel contamination

Answer

Electrical short circuits

Question 7

How many passengers should your boat carry according to its capacity plate?

Accepted Answer

No more than the number shown on the capacity plate

Answer

As many as can fit comfortably on the seats

Answer

One more than the capacity plate if all wear life jackets

Answer

The capacity plate is a suggestion, not a limit