Boating License Test Basic Boating License Practice 2

Question 1

When two power-driven vessels are approaching head-on, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Both alter course to starboard

Answer

Both alter course to port

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The larger vessel holds course

Answer

Both maintain speed and course

Question 2

What does a red buoy mark when returning from open water into a harbor in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Keep it on your starboard (right) side

Answer

Keep it on your port (left) side

Answer

It marks a swimming area

Answer

It marks a fuel dock

Question 3

Which vessel is the 'give-way' vessel when a power-driven boat meets a sailboat under sail?

Accepted Answer

The power-driven boat

Answer

The sailboat

Answer

Whichever is faster

Answer

Whichever is larger

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a boat's capacity plate?

Accepted Answer

List maximum weight and number of people

Answer

Show the hull identification number

Answer

Display registration numbers

Answer

Indicate fuel type

Question 5

What sound signal indicates a vessel intends to pass you on its port side (one short blast)?

Accepted Answer

One short blast

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Two short blasts

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Three short blasts

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Five short blasts

Question 6

What is the danger signal used when a boater doubts another vessel's intentions?

Accepted Answer

Five or more short rapid blasts

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One long blast

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Two long blasts

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A single short blast

Question 7

Where should the heaviest weight be placed to keep a small boat stable?

Accepted Answer

Low and centered

Answer

High on the bow

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On one side

Answer

On the stern only