Question 1

Required Safety Equipment in Alaska

Accepted Answer

Personal Flotation Devices, Visual Distress Signals, Sound-producing Devices, Navigation Lights, Backfire Flame Control, Ventilation Systems

Question 2

Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

Accepted Answer

Life jackets or other floatation devices that must be worn or accessible while boating

Question 3

Visual Distress Signals

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Devices used to alert others of distress such as flares, flags, or lights

Question 4

Sound-producing Devices

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Equipment like horns or whistles used to signal or communicate in boating scenarios

Question 5

Navigation Lights

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Lights required on boats operating between sunset and sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility

Question 6

Backfire Flame Control

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A device installed in the engine to prevent flames from exiting the boat

Question 7

Ventilation Systems

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Systems that remove fuel vapors from the bilges of boats

Question 8

Age Restrictions for Boating in Alaska

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Regulations on who can operate a boat based on their age

Question 9

Boat Registration in Alaska

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Process for legally documenting a vessel with the state

Question 10

Operating Under Influence (OUI)

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Boating while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol

Question 11

Boating in Protected Areas

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Guidelines for boating in environmentally sensitive or protected areas

Question 12

Anchoring Procedures

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Steps to properly anchor a boat to avoid drifting

Question 13

Right of Way Rules

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Determines who has the right of way in various boating scenarios

Question 14

Man Overboard Procedures

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Steps to follow when someone has fallen overboard

Question 15

Hypothermia

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A dangerous drop in body temperature often caused by prolonged exposure to cold water

Question 16

Cold Water Shock

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The body's response to sudden immersion in cold water, potentially leading to cardiac arrest

Question 17

Capsizing

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When a boat overturns in the water

Question 18

Swamping

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When a boat fills with water but remains afloat

Question 19

Collision Regulations

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International rules governing the movement of vessels in relation to each other to prevent collisions

Question 20

Aids to Navigation (ATONs)

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Man-made objects used to assist in marine navigation

Question 21

Channel Markers

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Signs or buoys that mark the edges of safe water areas

Question 22

Nautical Charts

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Maps specifically designed for navigation at sea

Question 23

Latitude and Longitude

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The coordinate system used to specify locations on the Earth's surface

Question 24

Compass

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A navigational instrument for finding directions

Question 25

GPS (Global Positioning System)

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A satellite-based navigation system providing location and time information anywhere on Earth

Question 26

VHF Marine Radio

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A worldwide system of two way radio transceivers on ships and watercraft used for bidirectional voice communication

Question 27

Mayday Call

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A distress signal used to signal a life-threatening emergency

Question 28

Pan-Pan Call

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A distress signal indicating urgent but non-life-threatening situations

Question 29

Securite Call

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A safety signal used to warn other vessels of potential dangers

Question 30

EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)

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A safety device used to alert search and rescue services in the event of an emergency at sea

Question 31

Anchoring Lights

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Lights displayed when a vessel is at anchor to alert other vessels of its position and status

Question 32

Tides

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The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun, and the rotation of the Earth

Question 33

Currents

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The directional flow of water caused by various factors such as tides, winds, or temperature differences

Question 34

Buoyancy

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The force that allows objects to float in water

Question 35

Propeller Safety

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Measures to prevent injuries from the rotating blades of a boat's motor

Question 36

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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A potential danger on boats with enclosed spaces and combustion engines

Question 37

Fire Safety on Boats

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Precautions and actions to prevent and manage fires onboard

Question 38

Bilge Pumps

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Devices used to remove bilge water from a boat

Question 39

Float Plans

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A document left with a reliable person containing details about a boat's planned journey

Question 40

Jet Drive Propulsion

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A type of propulsion system that uses a jet of water for thrust

Question 41

Outboard Motors

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Engines mounted on the outside of the boat, typically at the stern

Question 42

Inboard Motors

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Engines mounted inside the boat, driving a fixed propeller shaft

Question 43

Stern Drive (Inboard/Outboard)

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A propulsion system combining characteristics of both inboard and outboard motors

Question 44

Personal Watercraft (PWC)

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A small water vessel on which the rider sits or stands, such as a jet ski

Question 45

Trim Tabs

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Adjustable surfaces on the lower edge of the boat used to control the boat's attitude in relation to the water's surface

Question 46

Wake

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Waves that form behind a boat moving through the water

Question 47

Hull Identification Number (HIN)

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A unique 12-digit number identifying a boat, similar to the VIN of a car

Question 48

Safety Lanyard (Engine Cut-Off Switch)

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A cord connecting the operator to the ignition kill switch, stopping the engine if the operator is thrown from the controls

Question 49

Distress Signals

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Means to attract attention when in distress; can be visual or audio signals

Question 50

Nautical Mile

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A unit of measurement used in air and marine navigation, equivalent to 1.15 statute miles

Question 51

Knots

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A unit of speed commonly used in aviation and maritime contexts, equivalent to one nautical mile per hour

Question 52

Dead Reckoning

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A navigational method involving calculating one's current position by using a previously known position, and advancing that position based upon known or estimated speeds

Question 53

True North vs Magnetic North

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True North is the direction along the earth's surface towards the geographic North Pole; Magnetic North is the direction that a compass needle points

Question 54

Leeway

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The sideways drift of a boat to leeward of the desired course

Question 55

AIS (Automatic Identification System)

Accepted Answer

A tracking system used on ships and by vessel traffic services for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships and AIS base stations

Alaska Boating License Advanced Knowledge Flashcard Set