Question 1

Navigation Rules

Accepted Answer

Regulations that govern the behavior of boats on the water.

Question 2

Port

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The left side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 3

Starboard

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The right side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 4

Bow

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The front part of a boat.

Question 5

Stern

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The rear part of a boat.

Question 6

PFD

Accepted Answer

Personal Flotation Device, also known as a life jacket.

Question 7

Pleasure Craft Operator Card

Accepted Answer

The card required to operate a boat in Ontario.

Question 8

Alcohol

Accepted Answer

Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol is illegal.

Question 9

Hypothermia

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A potentially dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water.

Question 10

Anchor

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A device used to keep a boat in place.

Question 11

Buoy

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A floating object used to mark navigational hazards or channels.

Question 12

Towing

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Pulling another vessel behind your boat.

Question 13

Wake

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The waves created by a boat's movement through the water.

Question 14

Fueling

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The process of adding fuel to a boat.

Question 15

Float Plan

Accepted Answer

A document that outlines your planned boating trip for safety purposes.

Question 16

VHF Radio

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A marine radio used for communication on the water.

Question 17

Safety Lanyard

Accepted Answer

A cord that attaches the operator to the boat's kill switch.

Question 18

Man Overboard

Accepted Answer

A distress situation when a person falls into the water.

Question 19

GPS

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Global Positioning System, a device used for navigation.

Question 20

Fire Extinguisher

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A device used to control or extinguish fires.

Question 21

Distress Signal

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A signal used to indicate an emergency situation.

Question 22

Right of Way

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The privilege of proceeding first in a specific situation.

Question 23

Restricted Zone

Accepted Answer

An area where boating is prohibited or restricted.

Question 24

Waterskiing

Accepted Answer

Being towed behind a boat while riding on skis.

Question 25

EPIRB

Accepted Answer

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, used to alert authorities in case of distress.

Question 26

Flare

Accepted Answer

A pyrotechnic device used as a visual distress signal.

Question 27

Fog

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Reduced visibility caused by a cloud of water droplets near the surface.

Question 28

Docking

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Maneuvering a boat into a designated docking space.

Question 29

Anchoring

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Securing a boat in place using an anchor.

Question 30

Manatee

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A protected marine mammal often found in Florida waters.

Question 31

Jet Ski

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A personal watercraft used for recreation.

Question 32

Channel Marker

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A buoy or sign that marks the navigable channel.

Question 33

Navigational Chart

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A map specifically designed for use on the water.

Question 34

Bridge

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A structure that allows boats to pass over an obstacle, such as a river or canal.

Question 35

Underway

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A term indicating that a boat is in motion, not at anchor or docked.

Question 36

Hypalon

Accepted Answer

A type of durable fabric used in the construction of inflatable boats.

Question 37

Bow Rider

Accepted Answer

A type of boat with seating in the bow area.

Question 38

No Wake Zone

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An area where boats must operate at a slow speed to prevent waves.

Question 39

Depth Sounder

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An instrument used to measure the depth of water beneath a boat.

Question 40

Side Scan Sonar

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Sonar technology used to create detailed images of the seafloor.

Question 41

Marine VHF Channels

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Frequencies designated for marine radio communication.

Question 42

Sailing Vessel

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A boat propelled primarily by wind power.

Question 43

Marine Head

Accepted Answer

A toilet specifically designed for use on boats.

Question 44

Bilge Pump

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A pump used to remove water from the bilge, the lowest part of a boat's hull.

Question 45

Marine Weather Forecast

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A forecast specifically for boaters, including wind and wave conditions.

Question 46

Oil Spill

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A release of oil into the water, which can cause environmental damage.

Question 47

Inflatable Life Raft

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A compact, inflatable device used for emergency evacuation from a boat.

Question 48

Navigation Lights

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Lights required to be displayed on a boat during nighttime or low visibility conditions.

Question 49

Drogue

Accepted Answer

A device used to slow down a boat's drift in rough seas.

Question 50

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A potentially dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 51

Current

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The movement of water in a particular direction.

Question 52

Lock

Accepted Answer

A device used to raise or lower boats in a waterway with different water levels.

Question 53

Swell

Accepted Answer

Rolling waves that have traveled away from their area of origin.

Question 54

Dead Reckoning

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A method of estimating a boat's position based on its previously known position and course.

Question 55

Tides

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The regular rise and fall of the sea level caused by gravitational forces.

Question 56

Galley

Accepted Answer

The area of a boat where cooking and food preparation takes place.

Question 57

Environmental Protection

Accepted Answer

Practices and regulations to minimize the impact of boating on the environment.

Comprehensive Boating License Flashcards for Ontario, Canada