CAI Risk Management & Mitigation 3

Question 1

A student reports they cannot swim. As a CAI instructor, you should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Require the student to wear a properly fitted PFD at all times near water

Answer

Requiring a non-swimmer to wear a properly fitted PFD at all times near water is the primary risk control measure.

Question 2

Which knot-tying hazard should an instructor specifically address when teaching young students to rig their tackle?

Accepted Answer

Using sharp scissors or line clippers near fingers and eyes

Answer

Sharp cutting tools used for trimming line tag ends pose a significant cut and puncture risk, especially for young students.

Question 3

An angler in your group hooks a fish that becomes deeply embedded in the lip. The student attempts to remove it by hand. The safest instructor response is:

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate proper hook removal using needle-nose pliers and instruct on hand positioning

Answer

Using needle-nose pliers with proper hand positioning minimizes the risk of hook punctures during fish handling.

Question 4

Which condition MOST increases the risk of a capsizing incident during a boat-based fishing lesson?

Accepted Answer

Students moving simultaneously to one side of a small boat

Answer

Simultaneous movement of passengers to one side of a small boat dramatically shifts the center of gravity and can cause capsizing.

Question 5

Before leading a group to a tidal fishing location, an instructor must consult tide charts primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify periods when rocks and jetties may become dangerously slippery or submerged

Answer

Tidal fluctuations can rapidly submerge fishing platforms or expose extremely slippery algae-covered rocks, creating serious fall hazards.

(CAI) Certified Angling Instructor Practice Test

(CAI) Certified Angling Instructor Practice Test

CAI Risk Management & Mitigation 3