Practice Test GeeksOUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Practice Test
← All OUPV Flashcard Decks

Boating Safety Flashcards

6 cards from real OUPV practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 6 Boating Safety flashcards as text

  1. What is the primary purpose of a Type IV personal flotation device (PFD)?

    Answer: To be thrown to a person in the water

    Type IV PFDs are throwable devices designed to be tossed to someone who has fallen overboard, not worn.

  2. When fueling a gasoline-powered vessel, which action should be taken FIRST?

    Answer: Turn off all electrical switches and engines

    Before fueling, all engines, electrical switches, and sources of ignition must be turned off to prevent gasoline vapor ignition.

  3. According to USCG requirements, which vessels must carry a whistle or horn?

    Answer: Vessels 39.4 feet (12 meters) and longer

    USCG regulations require vessels 12 meters (39.4 feet) and longer to carry a whistle or horn capable of producing a blast audible for at least half a mile.

  4. What is the recommended action if you discover a leak in the fuel system while underway?

    Answer: Stop all engines, ventilate, and repair before proceeding

    A fuel leak requires immediately stopping engines to eliminate ignition sources, ventilating the area, and making repairs before continuing.

  5. How often must fire extinguishers on an uninspected passenger vessel be inspected?

    Answer: Annually

    USCG regulations require fire extinguishers on uninspected passenger vessels to be inspected annually and maintained in good working condition.

  6. What does a carbon monoxide (CO) detector alarm indicate on a vessel?

    Answer: Dangerous accumulation of colorless, odorless gas

    Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless deadly gas produced by engines and generators; a CO alarm means dangerous levels have been detected.