Question 1

Pleasure Craft Operator Card

Accepted Answer

A card that proves you have completed the required boating safety course and have passed the test to operate a pleasure craft in Canada.

Question 2

Bow

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The front of a boat.

Question 3

Stern

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The back of a boat.

Question 4

Port

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The left side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 5

Starboard

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The right side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 6

Hull

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The main body of a boat.

Question 7

Draft

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The depth of a boat's hull below the waterline.

Question 8

Buoy

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A floating device used to mark navigational channels, hazards, or anchorages.

Question 9

Navigation Lights

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Lights required on a boat to signal its presence and direction of travel at night.

Question 10

Vessel

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Another term for a boat or watercraft.

Question 11

Collision Regulations

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Rules that govern the navigation and conduct of vessels on the water to prevent collisions.

Question 12

PFD (Personal Flotation Device)

Accepted Answer

A life jacket or buoyancy aid worn by boaters to provide flotation and increase survival chances in the water.

Question 13

MOB (Man Overboard)

Accepted Answer

A distress situation where a person has fallen or been thrown into the water and needs to be rescued.

Question 14

Safe Speed

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The speed at which a boat can maintain proper control and take necessary action to avoid a collision.

Question 15

Restricted Visibility

Accepted Answer

Conditions that limit a boater's ability to see other vessels, such as fog, rain, or darkness.

Question 16

No-Wake Zone

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An area where boats must operate at a slow speed to minimize their wake and prevent damage to shorelines or other vessels.

Question 17

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather, leading to a significant drop in body temperature.

Question 18

Channel Marker

Accepted Answer

A buoy or other navigational aid used to mark the safe passage through a channel.

Question 19

Fire Extinguisher

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

Question 20

Anchor

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A device used to secure a boat to the bottom of the water.

Question 21

Towing

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The act of pulling another vessel or object using a boat.

Question 22

Fueling Safety

Accepted Answer

Precautions and procedures to follow when refueling a boat to prevent accidents and fuel spills.

Question 23

EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon)

Accepted Answer

A distress beacon that transmits a signal to search and rescue authorities in case of an emergency.

Question 24

Right of Way

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The privilege of one vessel to proceed ahead of others based on established rules of navigation.

Question 25

Docking

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The process of maneuvering a boat to a pier, dock, or other mooring location.

Question 26

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather, leading to a significant drop in body temperature.

Question 27

Wake

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The wave or series of waves created by a boat's movement through the water.

Question 28

Whistle Signals

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Audible signals used to communicate between vessels, such as indicating changes in course or warnings.

Question 29

Inboard Engine

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An engine mounted inside the hull of a boat.

Question 30

Outboard Engine

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An engine mounted on the outside of a boat's transom.

Question 31

VHF Radio

Accepted Answer

A marine radio used for communication between vessels and with shore-based facilities.

Question 32

Anchoring Techniques

Accepted Answer

Methods and procedures for properly setting and retrieving an anchor.

Question 33

Capsizing

Accepted Answer

The overturning of a boat or watercraft.

Question 34

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather, leading to a significant drop in body temperature.

Question 35

Fuel System Safety

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Guidelines and precautions for handling and storing fuel on a boat to prevent fires and explosions.

Question 36

Marine Weather Forecast

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Predictions of weather conditions specific to the marine environment, including wind speed, wave height, and precipitation.

Question 37

Stand-on Vessel

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

Question 38

Give-way Vessel

Accepted Answer

The vessel that must yield and take appropriate action to avoid a collision with the stand-on vessel.

Question 39

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Accepted Answer

A satellite-based navigation system used to determine the precise location and coordinates of a boat.

Question 40

Navigation Chart

Accepted Answer

A map specifically designed for marine navigation, indicating water depths, navigational aids, and hazards.

Question 41

Abandon Ship

Accepted Answer

The process of leaving a vessel in an emergency situation when staying on board is no longer safe.

Question 42

Navigational Buoyage System

Accepted Answer

A system of buoys and markers used to indicate navigational channels, hazards, and direction of travel.

Question 43

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather, leading to a significant drop in body temperature.

Question 44

Freeboard

Accepted Answer

The distance from the waterline to the upper deck level of a boat.

Question 45

Swamping

Accepted Answer

When a boat fills with water, either due to rough conditions or improper loading.

Question 46

Flare

Accepted Answer

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

Question 47

Waterway Signs

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Signs placed along waterways to provide information and directions to boaters.

Question 48

Overboard Recovery

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The process of safely retrieving a person or object that has fallen or been thrown overboard.

Question 49

Alcohol and Boating

Accepted Answer

The dangers and legal consequences of operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Question 50

Restricted Navigation Area

Accepted Answer

A designated area where boating activities are limited or prohibited, often for safety or environmental reasons.

Question 51

Engine Maintenance

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Regular maintenance procedures to keep a boat's engine in good working condition.

Question 52

Sound Signals

Accepted Answer

Audible signals used to communicate intentions or warnings between vessels, such as fog signals or horn blasts.

Question 53

Displacement Hull

Accepted Answer

A type of hull that pushes through the water and displaces a volume of water equal to its own weight.

Question 54

Planing Hull

Accepted Answer

A type of hull that allows a boat to ride on top of the water, reducing drag and increasing speed.

Question 55

Marine Pollution

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The contamination of water bodies by substances harmful to marine life and ecosystems, such as oil spills or sewage discharge.

Question 56

Cold Water Immersion

Accepted Answer

The risks and survival strategies associated with falling into cold water.

Question 57

Navigation Rules

Accepted Answer

The set of rules and regulations governing the safe operation of vessels on the water.

Question 58

Fog Safety

Accepted Answer

Precautions and procedures to follow when boating in foggy conditions to ensure safe navigation.

Question 59

Jackline

Accepted Answer

A safety line stretched along the deck of a boat to which crew members can attach themselves with a safety harness.

Question 60

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather, leading to a significant drop in body temperature.

Question 61

Watercraft Inspection

Accepted Answer

The process of inspecting a boat for invasive species and other contaminants before launching it into a new body of water.

Question 62

Chartplotter

Accepted Answer

An electronic navigation device that displays charts, GPS position, and other navigational data.

Question 63

Recreational Boating Statistics

Accepted Answer

Data and statistics related to boating accidents, fatalities, and trends.

Question 64

Marine VHF Channels

Accepted Answer

Specific radio frequencies assigned for marine communication, distress calls, and weather broadcasts.

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