Coast Guard Test Coast Guard Navigation and Seamanship 3

Question 1

In the Navigation Rules, which vessel is the 'give-way' vessel in a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels?

Accepted Answer

The vessel that has the other on its starboard side

Answer

The vessel that has the other on its port side

Answer

The faster vessel

Answer

The vessel to windward

Question 2

What does the term 'draft' refer to on a vessel?

Accepted Answer

The depth of water needed to float the hull

Answer

The height of the mast

Answer

The width of the beam

Answer

The distance to the horizon

Question 3

A red-and-white vertically striped buoy generally indicates what?

Accepted Answer

Safe water or mid-channel

Answer

A wreck to port

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A prohibited zone

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The starboard channel edge

Question 4

Five or more short, rapid blasts of the whistle signal what to another vessel?

Accepted Answer

Danger or doubt about intentions

Answer

A course change to starboard

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Getting underway

Answer

Man overboard

Question 5

What is the error in a magnetic compass caused by the boat's own metal and electrical equipment called?

Accepted Answer

Deviation

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Variation

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Leeway

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Refraction

Question 6

When anchoring, what is the recommended minimum scope (ratio of anchor line to water depth) for good holding in calm conditions?

Accepted Answer

7 to 1

Answer

1 to 1

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2 to 1

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20 to 1

Question 7

Which document must a mariner consult for predicted times of high and low water?

Accepted Answer

Tide tables

Answer

The Light List

Answer

Notice to Mariners

Answer

The ship's log