Boating Certification Test Required Safety Equipment 2

Question 1

Which class of fire extinguisher is required on a motorboat less than 26 feet long with no fixed system?

Accepted Answer

Class B-I

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 2

What does a Type IV PFD refer to?

Accepted Answer

A throwable device such as a ring buoy or cushion

Answer

An inflatable vest worn by children

Answer

A near-shore buoyant vest

Answer

A full-body immersion suit

Question 3

When must a vessel's navigation lights be displayed?

Accepted Answer

From sunset to sunrise and in restricted visibility

Answer

Only in foggy conditions

Answer

Only when operating in shipping lanes

Answer

During daylight hours in busy harbors

Question 4

Which signal is used by a vessel aground in restricted visibility?

Accepted Answer

Three strokes of the bell followed by rapid ringing then three more strokes

Answer

One prolonged blast every 2 minutes

Answer

Two prolonged blasts every 2 minutes

Answer

Continuous sounding of a foghorn

Question 5

What is the minimum sound-producing device required on a vessel under 39.4 feet (12 meters)?

Accepted Answer

Any sound-producing device audible for at least half a mile

Answer

An electric horn only

Answer

A bell and a whistle

Answer

A Coast Guard-certified foghorn

Question 6

A boat 26 to 40 feet long operating at night must display which lights?

Accepted Answer

Red and green sidelights plus a white masthead and stern light

Answer

Only a white stern light

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A single all-round white light

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Two white lights fore and aft

Question 7

Which condition requires a vessel to carry an anchor on board?

Accepted Answer

No federal law mandates an anchor

Answer

All recreational vessels regardless of size

Answer

Vessels 16 feet or longer navigating federal waters

Answer

Only vessels operating in tidal waters