Question 1

Navigable waters

Accepted Answer

Waters suitable for boating, such as lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.

Question 2

Vessel

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Any watercraft used for transportation, including boats, ships, and personal watercraft.

Question 3

Bow

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The front part of a boat.

Question 4

Stern

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The back part of a boat.

Question 5

Port

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The left side of a boat when facing the bow.

Question 6

Starboard

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The right side of a boat when facing the bow.

Question 7

PFD

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Personal Flotation Device, also known as a life jacket.

Question 8

Fire extinguisher

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A device used to control or extinguish fires on a boat.

Question 9

Wake

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

Question 10

Anchoring

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

Question 11

Buoys

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Floating markers used to indicate navigational hazards or channels.

Question 12

Registration number

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Unique identification number displayed on a boat's hull.

Question 13

PWC

Accepted Answer

Personal Watercraft, also known as a jet ski or wave runner.

Question 14

Hypothermia

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

Question 15

No-wake zone

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

Question 16

Navigation lights

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Lights required to be displayed on a boat during nighttime operation.

Question 17

Right of way

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The privilege of proceeding ahead of other vessels in a boating situation.

Question 18

Intoxicated operation

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Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Question 19

Water skiing

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

Question 20

Marine radio

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A communication device used for boaters to communicate with each other and authorities.

Question 21

Distress signal

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A signal used to indicate an emergency or a need for assistance.

Question 22

Inboard engine

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An engine mounted inside the boat.

Question 23

Outboard engine

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An engine mounted on the transom of a boat.

Question 24

Boating under the influence

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Operating a boat while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Question 25

Channel marker

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A navigational aid used to mark the edges of a channel.

Question 26

Overboard

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To fall or be thrown from a boat into the water.

Question 27

Personal watercraft operations

Accepted Answer

Specific rules and regulations for operating a PWC.

Question 28

Weathering

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Adapting to and navigating through changing weather conditions.

Question 29

Capacity plate

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A plate affixed to a boat that specifies the maximum weight and number of passengers.

Question 30

Lanyard

Accepted Answer

A cord used to attach a kill switch to the operator's wrist or life jacket on a PWC.

Question 31

Emergency stop

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A sudden stop or halt of a boat to avoid a collision or hazardous situation.

Question 32

Vessel registration

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The process of obtaining legal documentation for a boat.

Question 33

Restricted visibility

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Conditions such as fog or heavy rain that limit a boater's ability to see clearly.

Question 34

Safe speed

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The maximum speed at which a boat can be operated safely, considering factors such as visibility and traffic.

Question 35

Whistle signals

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Sounds used to communicate with other boats on the water.

Question 36

EPIRB

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Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, a device used to transmit distress signals in emergencies.

Question 37

Rudder

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A vertical blade used for steering a boat.

Question 38

HIN

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Hull Identification Number, a unique number assigned to each boat for identification purposes.

Question 39

Canoe

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A narrow, lightweight boat typically propelled by paddles.

Question 40

Kayak

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A small, narrow boat typically propelled by a double-bladed paddle.

Question 41

Stand-up paddleboarding

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A recreational activity where a person stands on a large board and uses a paddle to propel themselves through the water.

Question 42

Paddlecraft

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General term for human-powered watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.

Question 43

Buoyancy

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The ability of a boat or object to float in water.

Question 44

Tiller

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A handle or lever used to steer an outboard or trolling motor.

Question 45

Displacement hull

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A hull design that pushes through the water rather than planing on top of it.

Question 46

Planing hull

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A hull design that allows a boat to rise and ride on top of the water at higher speeds.

Question 47

Trim tabs

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Adjustable devices on the stern of a boat that help control pitch and improve stability.

Question 48

Draft

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The depth of water needed to float a boat without touching the bottom.

Question 49

Crosswind

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A wind blowing perpendicular to the direction of travel.

Question 50

Swell

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Rolling waves that travel outward from a distant storm or disturbance.

Question 51

Freeboard

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The vertical distance from the waterline to the uppermost edge of the boat's side.

Question 52

Hydrofoil

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A lifting surface on the hull that reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency.

Question 53

Propeller

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A rotating blade used to propel a boat through the water.

Question 54

PFD types

Accepted Answer

Different types of personal flotation devices, such as Type I, II, III, IV, and V.

Question 55

Bridge clearance

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

Question 56

Foul weather gear

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Waterproof clothing designed to protect boaters in inclement weather.

Question 57

Eddy

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A circular current of water formed when the main current is obstructed.

Question 58

Leeward

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The side or direction away from which the wind is blowing.

Question 59

Bowline

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A common knot used to secure a line to a fixed object or to form a fixed loop.

Question 60

Fender

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A cushioning device used to protect a boat's hull from damage when docking.

Question 61

Docking

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The process of maneuvering and securing a boat at a dock.

Question 62

Mooring

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Securing a boat to a fixed object, such as a buoy or dock, using lines or chains.

Question 63

Navigation rules

Accepted Answer

Rules and regulations governing the safe operation of vessels on the water.

Question 64

Hypothermia prevention

Accepted Answer

Techniques to prevent or minimize the risk of hypothermia, such as wearing appropriate clothing.

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