Question 1

Aids to Navigation

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Markers and buoys used to guide boaters and indicate hazards.

Question 2

Anchoring

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The process of securing a boat in place using an anchor.

Question 3

Bow

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The front of a boat.

Question 4

Buoyancy

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The ability of an object to float in water.

Question 5

Certificate of Number

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Also known as a boat registration, it proves legal ownership of a vessel.

Question 6

Collision Regulations

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Rules that govern the actions and responsibilities of boaters to avoid collisions.

Question 7

Dead Reckoning

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A method of navigation that estimates a boat's position based on a previously known position.

Question 8

Displacement Hull

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A hull design that moves through the water by displacing a volume of water.

Question 9

Distress Signal

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A signal used to indicate that a boater is in need of immediate assistance.

Question 10

Draft

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The depth of water needed to float a boat.

Question 11

EPIRB

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Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon; a device used to alert rescue services in case of emergency.

Question 12

Federal Requirements

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Boating laws and regulations mandated by the federal government.

Question 13

Fire Extinguisher

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A device used to put out fires on a boat.

Question 14

Float Plan

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A written document that details a boater's planned trip, including departure and arrival times.

Question 15

Fueling Procedures

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Safety precautions and proper techniques for fueling a boat.

Question 16

Handheld Flares

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Pyrotechnic signals used to indicate distress or need for help.

Question 17

Headway Speed

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The minimum speed necessary to maintain steering control of a boat.

Question 18

Hypothermia

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

Question 19

Inland Waters

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Non-tidal rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water not connected to the ocean.

Question 20

Knot

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A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.

Question 21

Life Jackets

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Personal flotation devices (PFDs) worn to ensure buoyancy and safety.

Question 22

Manning the Helm

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Operating the boat's steering mechanism.

Question 23

Marlinespike Seamanship

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Skills related to knots, splices, and other rope work.

Question 24

Masthead Light

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A white light located on the forward centerline of a boat to indicate its presence.

Question 25

Mooring

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Securing a boat to a buoy, dock, or other stationary object.

Question 26

Navigable Waters

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Waters that are deep, wide, and safe enough for boat travel.

Question 27

Night Vision

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The ability to see in low-light conditions while boating at night.

Question 28

Personal Watercraft (PWC)

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Small motorized vessels designed for one or two people.

Question 29

Port

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The left side of a boat when facing the bow.

Question 30

Propeller

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A rotating device that propels a boat through the water.

Question 31

Radar Reflector

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A device that increases the visibility of a boat on radar systems.

Question 32

Right-of-Way

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The privilege of one boat to proceed before another boat in a particular situation.

Question 33

Risk of Collision

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A situation in which two boats are on a course that may lead to a collision.

Question 34

Rule of the Road

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A set of regulations for boaters to follow when encountering other vessels.

Question 35

Safe Speed

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The maximum speed a boat can travel without risking danger or collision.

Question 36

Sailing Vessel

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A boat propelled primarily by sails.

Question 37

Scuppers

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Openings on the sides or bottom of a boat to drain water from the deck.

Question 38

Sextant

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A navigation tool used to determine a boat's position using celestial bodies.

Question 39

Spill Prevention

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Measures taken to prevent fuel and oil spills that can harm the environment.

Question 40

Stand-On Vessel

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The vessel that has the right-of-way and maintains its course in a crossing situation.

Question 41

Stern

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The rear part of a boat.

Question 42

Tiller

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A lever used to steer a boat.

Question 43

Trim

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The balance and adjustment of a boat's position in the water.

Question 44

Underway

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A term used to describe a boat that is not at anchor, aground, or moored.

Question 45

Vessel Identification Number (VIN)

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A unique identifier assigned to a boat for identification purposes.

Question 46

Wake

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The waves and turbulence created by a moving boat.

Question 47

Water Skiing

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A recreational activity where a person is pulled behind a boat on water skis.

Question 48

Weather Forecasting

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Predicting weather conditions to ensure safe boating.

Question 49

Yacht

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A recreational boat used for pleasure cruising or racing.

Question 50

Abandon Ship Drill

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A practice exercise to prepare passengers for emergency evacuation.

Question 51

Air Draft

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The height of a vessel from the waterline to the highest point.

Question 52

Alcohol and Boating

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The dangers and legal restrictions of operating a boat under the influence of alcohol.

Question 53

Ballast

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Weight added to a boat to improve stability.

Question 54

Bridge Clearance

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The vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of a bridge.

Question 55

Channel Marker

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A navigational aid that marks the edges of a navigable channel.

Question 56

Coastal Waters

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Waters near the coast, typically influenced by tides and currents.

Question 57

Dead Slow

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The slowest possible speed a boat can travel and still maintain steerage.

Question 58

Distress Call

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A radio communication used to signal an urgent need for assistance.

Question 59

Environmental Responsibility

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Practicing boating habits that protect the environment and wildlife.

Question 60

Ferrying

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Transporting passengers, vehicles, or goods across a body of water.

Question 61

Flotation Devices

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Equipment used to aid in buoyancy and floatation during emergencies.

Question 62

Galley

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The area on a boat where food is prepared and cooked.

Question 63

GPS Navigation

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Using Global Positioning System technology for accurate navigation.

Question 64

Hailing Port

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The city or town that a vessel is registered to.

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