PCOC Vehicle Systems and Operations 3

Question 1

What is the function of a boat's transom?

Accepted Answer

The flat vertical surface at the stern where outboard motors are mounted

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The forward section of the hull below the waterline

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The horizontal platform used for boarding the vessel

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The structural rib running along the hull's interior

Question 2

When operating a jet-drive boat, steering control is lost when:

Accepted Answer

The throttle is reduced to idle or the engine is cut

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The trim tabs are deployed at high speed

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The boat reaches its maximum hull speed

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The fuel mixture becomes too rich

Question 3

What is the purpose of engine cooling water tell-tale on an outboard motor?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the water pump is circulating coolant properly

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To show the fuel consumption rate

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To indicate the engine oil level

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To display the tachometer reading

Question 4

What does 'freeboard' mean on a recreational vessel?

Accepted Answer

The distance from the waterline to the top edge of the hull

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The space available on deck for passengers to stand

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The weight capacity listed on the capacity plate

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The amount of fuel remaining in the tank

Question 5

Which type of propeller pitch is best suited for pulling water skiers or tubers?

Accepted Answer

Lower pitch for greater torque and faster acceleration

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Higher pitch for maximum top-end speed

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Variable pitch that adjusts automatically to load

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Feathering pitch to reduce drag at idle

Question 6

What is the main hazard of a clogged or blocked fuel tank vent?

Accepted Answer

It creates a vacuum that starves the engine of fuel

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It causes the bilge to fill with seawater

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It forces raw fuel into the cooling system

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It increases oil consumption in a 4-stroke engine

Question 7

The 'hull identification number' (HIN) on a recreational boat is equivalent to a car's:

Accepted Answer

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

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License plate number

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Engine serial number

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Registration certificate number