Boating License Test Basic Boating License Practice 4

Question 1

In a crossing situation, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?

Accepted Answer

The vessel on the right (the one with the other on its port side)

Answer

The vessel on the left

Answer

The faster vessel

Answer

The smaller vessel

Question 2

What does a single all-round white light on an anchored boat at night indicate?

Accepted Answer

The vessel is at anchor

Answer

The vessel is underway at high speed

Answer

The vessel is towing

Answer

The vessel is a police boat

Question 3

What is the safest speed to travel in a crowded or congested waterway?

Accepted Answer

A slow, no-wake speed

Answer

Full throttle to clear the area quickly

Answer

Whatever speed feels comfortable

Answer

The posted highway speed limit

Question 4

Who is legally responsible for damage caused by a boat's wake?

Accepted Answer

The operator of the boat

Answer

The passengers

Answer

The marina

Answer

No one

Question 5

What does a green can-shaped buoy typically mark?

Accepted Answer

The port (left) side of a channel when returning

Answer

A mooring area

Answer

A speed zone

Answer

A no-entry zone

Question 6

What is the main hazard of carbon monoxide on a boat?

Accepted Answer

It is odorless and can cause poisoning near exhaust areas

Answer

It corrodes the hull

Answer

It makes the engine louder

Answer

It clogs the fuel line

Question 7

Before heading out, what should you always leave with someone on shore?

Accepted Answer

A float plan describing your trip and return time

Answer

Only your phone number

Answer

The boat's registration

Answer

Nothing is needed