Question 1

Pleasure Craft Operator Card

Accepted Answer

A document required to operate a motorized boat in Canada.

Question 2

Operator Competency

Accepted Answer

The knowledge and skills required to operate a boat safely.

Question 3

Vessel

Accepted Answer

A watercraft or boat used for transportation or recreational purposes.

Question 4

Registration Number

Accepted Answer

A unique identification number assigned to a boat.

Question 5

Bow

Accepted Answer

The front part of a boat.

Question 6

Stern

Accepted Answer

The rear part of a boat.

Question 7

Port

Accepted Answer

The left side of a boat when facing the bow.

Question 8

Starboard

Accepted Answer

The right side of a boat when facing the bow.

Question 9

PFD (Personal Flotation Device)

Accepted Answer

A life jacket or buoyancy aid worn by boaters.

Question 10

Buoys

Accepted Answer

Floating markers used to indicate navigational channels or hazards.

Question 11

Navigation Lights

Accepted Answer

Lights on a boat that indicate its presence and direction of travel.

Question 12

Sound Signals

Accepted Answer

Audible signals used for communication between boats.

Question 13

Anchoring

Accepted Answer

Securing a boat in place using an anchor.

Question 14

Charts

Accepted Answer

Maps used for navigation on the water.

Question 15

Tides

Accepted Answer

The rise and fall of the ocean caused by gravitational forces.

Question 16

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 17

Weather Forecasting

Accepted Answer

Predicting weather conditions to ensure safe boating.

Question 18

Restricted Waters

Accepted Answer

Areas with specific rules and regulations for boating.

Question 19

Buoyancy

Accepted Answer

The ability of an object or boat to float on water.

Question 20

Right of Way

Accepted Answer

The privilege of one boat to proceed ahead of another.

Question 21

No-Wake Zone

Accepted Answer

An area where boats must travel at low speeds to avoid creating excessive wake.

Question 22

Swimmers Area

Accepted Answer

Designated areas where swimming is allowed.

Question 23

Operating Impaired

Accepted Answer

Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Question 24

Vessel Safety Equipment

Accepted Answer

Required safety gear and equipment on board a boat.

Question 25

First Aid

Accepted Answer

Emergency medical care provided to an injured person.

Question 26

Boating Accidents

Accepted Answer

Unintended incidents or collisions involving boats.

Question 27

Boat Maintenance

Accepted Answer

Regular care and upkeep of a boat.

Question 28

Pollution Prevention

Accepted Answer

Measures taken to minimize the impact of boating on the environment.

Question 29

Docking

Accepted Answer

Maneuvering a boat to a dock or pier.

Question 30

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A potentially life-threatening condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 31

Navigation Rules

Accepted Answer

Rules and regulations governing the safe operation of boats.

Question 32

Boat Capacity

Accepted Answer

Maximum number of people or weight a boat can safely carry.

Question 33

Debris

Accepted Answer

Floating or submerged objects that can pose a hazard to boaters.

Question 34

Safe Speed

Accepted Answer

A speed at which a boat can be operated safely in given conditions.

Question 35

Carbon Monoxide

Accepted Answer

A colorless, odorless gas produced by boat engines that can be deadly.

Question 36

Emergency Procedures

Accepted Answer

Actions to be taken in case of an emergency on a boat.

Question 37

Distress Signals

Accepted Answer

Signals used to indicate that a vessel is in distress and requires assistance.

Question 38

Safe Boating Practices

Accepted Answer

Actions and behaviors that promote safe boating.

Question 39

Alcohol and Boating

Accepted Answer

The dangers of operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol.

Question 40

Navigation Aids

Accepted Answer

Markers, beacons, and lights used to assist in navigation.

Question 41

Drowning

Accepted Answer

The process of experiencing respiratory impairment due to submersion or immersion in liquid.

Question 42

Collision Avoidance

Accepted Answer

Techniques used to prevent collisions between boats.

Question 43

Propeller Safety

Accepted Answer

Precautions taken to prevent accidents or injuries from boat propellers.

Question 44

Environmental Responsibility

Accepted Answer

Practicing boating in a manner that minimizes harm to the environment.

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