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Choose the best answer to the following multiple choice questions. NO reference materials are authorized for use on this exam. 1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which describes a head-on situation? o (A) Seeing both sidelights of a vessel directly off your starboard beam o (B) Seeing two forward white towing lights in a vertical line on a towing vessel directly ahead (C) Seeing both sidelights of a vessel directly ahead o (D) Seeing one red light of a vessel directly ahead 2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The white masthead light required for a power-driven vessel under the Rules is visible over how many degrees of the horizon? o (A) 022.5 o (B) 112.5 (C) 225.0 o (D) 360.0 3. INLAND ONLY You sight a vessel displaying an alternating red and yellow light. What does this light indicate? (A) a vessel engaged in public safety activities o (B) a law enforcement vessel o (C) a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver o (D) a vessel in distress If choice A is selected set score to 1. 4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see a vessel displaying the light shown in illustration D046RR below. Which vessel would exhibit this light? o (A) fishing and making way (B) sailing o (C) a pilot boat making way o (D) fishing and anchored If choice B is selected set score to 1. Page 2 of 19
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall exhibit a rigid replica of the International Code flag "A"? o (A) a vessel transferring explosives (B) a vessel engaged in diving operations o (C) a vessel engaged in underway replenishment o (D) a vessel pulling a submarine cable If choice B is selected set score to 1. 6. INLAND ONLY Which light(s) are permitted ONLY for law enforcement vessels? (A) a flashing blue light o (B) a flashing yellow light o (C) an alternately flashing red and yellow light o (D) two red lights in a vertical line If choice A is selected set score to 1. 7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What describes a head-on situation? o (A) Seeing a vessel displaying both sidelights ONLY dead ahead o (B) Seeing two forward white towing identification lights in a vertical line on a towing vessel directly ahead o (C) Seeing both sidelights of a vessel directly off your starboard beam (D) Seeing both sidelights and masthead light(s) of a vessel dead ahead 8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning whistle signals is FALSE? o o o (A) A pilot vessel may sound an identity signal on the whistle. (B) A vessel at anchor may sound one short, one prolonged, and one short blast. (C) When a pushing vessel and a vessel pushed are connected in a composite unit, the unit sounds the fog signal of a power-driven vessel. (D) A vessel engaged in towing in fog shall sound a fog signal at intervals of less than one minute. 9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An overtaking situation at night would be one in which one vessel sees which light(s) of a vessel ahead? o (A) One sidelight, the masthead lights and stern light o (B) Masthead lights and sidelights o (C) Both sidelights (D) Stern light Page 3 of 19
10. INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. What should be your first whistle signal? o (A) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast o (B) one short blast o (C) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts (D) two short blasts 11. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. Vessel "B" is which of the following in this scenario? o (A) give-way vessel (B) stand-on vessel o (C) overtaking vessel o (D) burdened vessel If choice B is selected set score to 1. 12. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. She is approximately half a mile distant and is presently on your starboard bow. You believe she will cross ahead of you. She then sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts. Which action should you take? o (A) Reduce speed slightly to make sure she will have room to pass (B) Make a large course change, accompanied by the appropriate whistle signal, and slow down if necessary o (C) Answer the signal and hold course and speed o (D) Wait for another whistle signal from the other vessel and comply with that signal If choice B is selected set score to 1. 13. INLAND ONLY When shall signals be sounded by a power-driven vessel intending to overtake another vessel? o (A) If both are in sight of one another o (B) If the vessel is within half a mile of that vessel (C) If the vessel is power-driven, and are in sight of one another o (D) If another power-driven vessel is within half a mile Page 4 of 19
14. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting in a narrow channel as shown in illustration D029RR below but are not in sight of one another due to restricted visibility. Which statement is TRUE concerning whistle signals between the vessels? o (A) Both vessels should sound two short blasts. o (B) Both vessels should sound one short blast. o (C) Vessel "A" should sound one short blast and vessel "B" should sound two short blasts. (D) None of the above statements is TRUE. 15. INLAND ONLY Which of the following signals may be exhibited by a vessel trawling in close proximity to other fishing vessels? o (A) A red light over a white light in a vertical line o (B) Two fixed yellow lights in a vertical line (C) Two white lights in a vertical line o (D) All of the above 16. INLAND ONLY You are approaching a vessel displaying the lights as shown in illustration D075RR below. What type of situation is this? o (A) Crossing situation o (B) Meeting head-on situation o (C) Special circumstance situation (D) Overtaking situation 17. INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel in inland waters, and she sounds one short blast on the whistle. What does this signal mean? o (A) the vessel is changing course to starboard (B) the vessel intends to leave you on her port side o (C) the vessel desires to depart from the Rules o (D) the vessel is changing course to port If choice B is selected set score to 1. Page 5 of 19
18. INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "A" and power-driven vessel "B" desires to overtake you on the starboard side as shown in illustration D038RR below. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals what action should you take? o (A) Alter course to the left o (B) Alter course to the left or right to give vessel "B" more sea room o (C) Slow your vessel until vessel "B" has passed (D) Hold course and speed 19. INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, and you wish to overtake on the other vessel's port side. What whistle signal would you sound? o (A) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts (B) two short blasts o (C) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast o (D) one short blast If choice B is selected set score to 1. 20. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which craft is a "power-driven vessel" under the Rules of the Road? o (A) A canoe propelled by a small outboard motor o (B) A trawler on her way to the fishing grounds o (C) An auxiliary sailing vessel, using her engine (D) All of the above 21. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown in illustration D058RR below represent which of the following? o (A) a vessel being towed o (B) a fishing vessel at anchor o (C) a sailboat (D) a power-driven vessel of less than 50 meters in length 22. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, what action should the stand-on vessel normally take? o (A) take action to cross ahead of the other vessel o (B) take action to pass astern of the other vessel o (C) change course and increase speed (D) maintain course and speed Page 6 of 19
23. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel heading due north and see the lights shown in illustration D051RR below one point on your port bow. This vessel could be heading in what direction? o (A) SW o (B) NW o (C) NE (D) SE 24. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules require that a stand-on vessel SHALL take action to avoid collision when she determines that. o (A) risk of collision exists o (B) the other vessel is not taking appropriate action (C) collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel's maneuver alone o (D) the other vessel will cross ahead of her 25. INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. You wish to overtake her on her starboard side. Which whistle signal should you sound? o (A) one prolonged and one short blast (B) one short blast o (C) at least five short blasts o (D) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast If choice B is selected set score to 1. 26. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on and there is a risk of collision, which action is required to be taken? o (A) back down o (B) sound the danger signal (C) alter course to starboard o (D) stop her engines 27. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "power-driven vessel" refers to any vessel. o (A) making way against the current o (B) with propelling machinery onboard whether in use or not (C) with propelling machinery in use o (D) traveling at a speed greater than that of the current Page 7 of 19
28. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal? o (A) The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation o (B) The give-way vessel in a crossing situation o (C) A vessel at anchor (D) All of the above 29. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may use the danger signal? o (A) The vessel to starboard when two power-driven vessels are crossing o (B) Either of two power-driven vessels meeting head-on o (C) A vessel engaged in fishing, crossing the course of a sailing vessel (D) All of the above 30. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor shall display, between sunrise and sunset, on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen which shape? (A) one black ball o (B) two black balls o (C) two orange and white balls o (D) one red ball If choice A is selected set score to 1. 31. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What light(s), if any, would you show at night if your vessel was broken down and being towed astern by another vessel? (A) The colored sidelights and a white stern light o (B) A white light forward and a white light aft o (C) Same lights as for a power-driven vessel underway o (D) None If choice A is selected set score to 1. 32. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In complying with the Rules, of what must the mariner take due regard? o (A) Limited backing power of his vessel o (B) The occupation of the other vessel, if known o (C) Radar information about nearby vessels (D) All of the above Page 8 of 19
33. INLAND ONLY You are crossing the course of another vessel which is to your starboard. You have reached an agreement by radiotelephone to pass astern of the other vessel. You MUST. o (A) change course to starboard o (B) sound two short blasts o (C) sound one short blast (D) None of the above 34. INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes which of the following? o (A) The waters surrounding any islands of the U.S. o (B) Any lakes within state boundaries (C) The Great Lakes on the United States side of the boundary o (D) The coastline of the United States out to one mile offshore 35. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist? (A) if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change o (B) if one vessel approaches another so as to be overtaking o (C) whenever two vessels approach from opposite directions o (D) whenever a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel If choice A is selected set score to 1. 36. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear a whistle signal consisting of one prolonged blast followed immediately by two short blasts. Which vessels are required to sound this signal in fog? o (A) Pilot vessels o (B) Vessels in danger o (C) Vessels at anchor, not engaged in fishing (D) Vessels underway and towing Page 9 of 19
37. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What determines if a vessel is "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? o (A) The vessel's draft in relation to the available depth of water o (B) Whether or not all of the vessel's control equipment is in working order (C) Whether the nature of the vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Rules o (D) Whether or not the vessel is the give-way vessel in a meeting situation 38. INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, a power-driven vessel desiring to overtake another powerdriven vessel on the other vessel's starboard side will sound which whistle signal? o (A) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts o (B) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast (C) one short blast o (D) two short blasts 39. INLAND ONLY At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel indicates. (A) an intention to leave another vessel to starboard o (B) that the vessel is in distress o (C) an intention to communicate over radiotelephone o (D) an intention to leave another vessel to port If choice A is selected set score to 1. 40. INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. What action should vessel "B" take? o (A) maintain course and speed without sounding any signals o (B) alter course to the right or slowdown (C) sound one short blast and maintain course and speed o (D) sound the danger signal and slow to moderate speed 41. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is the stand-on vessel when two vessels crossing in fog are NOT in sight of one another? o (A) The vessel which hears the other vessel's fog signal first o (B) The vessel which has the other on her own starboard side (C) Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. o (D) The vessel which has the other on her own port side Page 10 of 19
42. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When must the lights required by the Rules be shown? o (A) at all times o (B) whenever a look-out is posted (C) from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility o (D) ONLY from sunset to sunrise 43. INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the steering and sailing rules what action should you take? o (A) exchange two short blasts o (B) sound the danger signal o (C) sound one prolonged and two short blasts (D) exchange one short blast 44. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. If you think the give-way vessel is NOT taking sufficient action to avoid collision, which action(s) are you required to take? o (A) Sound two short blasts, alter to port, and pass astern (B) Sound the danger signal o (C) Sound one short blast and maintain course o (D) No signal, maneuver at will If choice B is selected set score to 1. 45. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a rigid replica of the International Code flag "A" is engaged in which operation? o (A) fishing o (B) dredging operations (C) diving operations o (D) mineclearance operations 46. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which fog signal is a power-driven vessel making way through the water required to sound? o (A) One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than one minute o (B) Two prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than one minute (C) One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes o (D) Two prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes Page 11 of 19
47. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, at anchor, would sound which fog signal? o (A) The rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds every minute o (B) Two prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes o (C) Two prolonged and one short blast every two minutes (D) One prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes 48. INLAND ONLY The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft centerline on which power-driven vessel? o (A) less than 20 meters in length (B) less than 12 meters in length o (C) engaged in fishing o (D) which has separate sidelights carried on the outboard extremes of the vessel's breadth If choice B is selected set score to 1. 49. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A head-on situation at night occurs when you can see which light(s)? o (A) one sidelight of a vessel ahead of you o (B) one sidelight and a masthead light of a vessel ahead of you o (C) one sidelight, a masthead light, and a range light of a vessel ahead of you (D) both sidelights of a vessel dead ahead of you 50. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in the fog. Your vessel is proceeding at a safe speed when you hear a fog signal ahead of you. The Rules require you to navigate with caution and take which action if danger of collision exists? o (A) stop your engines o (B) begin a radar plot o (C) slow to less than 2 knots (D) reduce to bare steerageway Page 12 of 19
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