Question 1

Vessel

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A watercraft used for transportation on water.

Question 2

Bow

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The forward part of a vessel.

Question 3

Stern

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The rear part of a vessel.

Question 4

Port

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The left side of a vessel when facing the bow.

Question 5

Starboard

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The right side of a vessel when facing the bow.

Question 6

Hull

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The main body of a vessel.

Question 7

PFD

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Personal Flotation Device, a life jacket or buoyancy aid.

Question 8

Buoys

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Floating markers used to indicate navigational channels or hazards.

Question 9

Channel

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A designated path for vessels to navigate.

Question 10

Navigation lights

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Lights used to indicate a vessel's position and direction at night.

Question 11

Right of Way

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The privilege of a vessel to proceed ahead of another.

Question 12

Stand-on vessel

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The vessel that has the right of way in a crossing situation.

Question 13

Give-way vessel

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The vessel that is required to yield to the stand-on vessel.

Question 14

Navigable waters

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Waters suitable for navigation by vessels.

Question 15

Safe speed

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The speed at which a vessel can safely maneuver and stop.

Question 16

Anchoring

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Securing a vessel in place using an anchor.

Question 17

Wake

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Waves created by a moving vessel.

Question 18

Draft

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The depth of a vessel's keel below the waterline.

Question 19

Aids to Navigation

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Signs, markers, and buoys used to assist navigation.

Question 20

Minimum safe distance

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The distance that should be maintained from other vessels, objects, or hazards.

Question 21

Maneuvering

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The act of controlling a vessel's movement and direction.

Question 22

Distress signal

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A signal used to indicate an emergency or distress situation.

Question 23

Hypothermia

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A condition where the body loses heat faster than it can produce, often due to exposure to cold water.

Question 24

Overboard

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Anything or anyone that has fallen or been thrown from a vessel into the water.

Question 25

No-wake zone

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An area where vessels must operate at a slow speed to prevent excessive wake.

Question 26

Alcohol limits

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The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for operating a vessel.

Question 27

Docking

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The process of bringing a vessel alongside a pier or dock.

Question 28

Fog signal

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A sound signal used to warn other vessels in reduced visibility conditions.

Question 29

Fire extinguisher

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A device used to extinguish fires.

Question 30

Weather forecast

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A prediction of weather conditions that can impact boating.

Question 31

Vessel registration

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The process of obtaining legal documentation for a vessel.

Question 32

Marine radio

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A communication device used for boaters to contact other vessels and emergency services.

Question 33

Personal watercraft (PWC)

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A small, high-speed vessel, commonly known as a jet ski.

Question 34

Exhaust system

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The system that removes and discharges engine exhaust gases from a vessel.

Question 35

Pollution prevention

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Practices to minimize the release of pollutants into the water.

Question 36

Water skiing

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A recreational activity of being pulled behind a boat on skis.

Question 37

Nautical chart

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A map used by mariners for navigation.

Question 38

Throttle

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The control lever used to adjust the speed of an engine.

Question 39

GPS

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Global Positioning System, a satellite-based navigation system.

Question 40

Towing

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Pulling another vessel or object using a tow line or tow bar.

Question 41

Navigation rules

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Regulations governing vessel operation to ensure safety and prevent collisions.

Question 42

Mooring

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Securing a vessel in place using lines or anchors.

Question 43

Hydroplane

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When a vessel skims on the water's surface due to high speed or reduced drag.

Question 44

CPR

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a life-saving technique used in emergencies.

Question 45

Bilge

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The lowest part of a vessel's interior where water collects.

Question 46

Vessel capacity

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The maximum number of passengers and weight a vessel can safely carry.

Question 47

Flare

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A pyrotechnic device used as a distress signal in emergency situations.

Question 48

Engine maintenance

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Regular upkeep and inspection of a vessel's engine.

Question 49

Man overboard drill

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A practice exercise to recover a person who has fallen into the water.

Question 50

Collision avoidance

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Techniques and actions taken to prevent collisions with other vessels.

Question 51

Weather helm

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The tendency of a vessel to turn into the wind due to wind pressure on the sails.

Question 52

Dead reckoning

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Navigating by estimating position based on a vessel's course and speed.

Question 53

Draft restrictions

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Regulations specifying the maximum depth a vessel can safely navigate in certain areas.

Question 54

Ventilation

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Providing fresh air circulation within the enclosed spaces of a vessel.

Question 55

Visual distress signals

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Devices used to attract attention and indicate distress, such as flares or signal flags.

Question 56

Waterway markers

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Signs and markers used to guide vessels along a navigable waterway.

Question 57

Mooring lines

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Ropes or cables used to secure a vessel to a dock or buoy.

Question 58

Emergency steering

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Backup systems or techniques to control the direction of a vessel in case of steering failure.

Question 59

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A condition where the body loses heat faster than it can produce, often due to exposure to cold water.

Question 60

Rule of thirds

Accepted Answer

A guideline for dive planning that recommends reserving one-third of a diver's air supply for the return trip.

Question 61

Sound signals

Accepted Answer

Audible signals used to communicate between vessels in various navigational situations.

Question 62

Tides

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The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

Question 63

Float plan

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A document detailing a vessel's planned trip, including itinerary and emergency contact information.

Question 64

Coastal navigation

Accepted Answer

Navigating along the coastline using landmarks, charts, and visual aids.

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