Question 1

PFDs

Accepted Answer

Personal Flotation Devices, required on all boats

Question 2

Vessel

Accepted Answer

Any watercraft, including sailboats, motorboats, and jet skis

Question 3

Buoys

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Floating markers used to indicate channels or hazards

Question 4

Navigable waters

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Waters that are suitable for safe navigation

Question 5

Channel markers

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A system of markers that guide boaters along navigable channels

Question 6

Stand-on vessel

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The boat with the right of way in a crossing or overtaking situation

Question 7

Give-way vessel

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The boat that must yield the right of way to the stand-on vessel

Question 8

No-wake zone

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

Question 9

Anchoring

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Securing a boat in place using an anchor

Question 10

Wake

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Waves created by a moving boat

Question 11

Alcohol

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Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol is illegal

Question 12

Hypothermia

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A dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather

Question 13

PWC

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Personal Watercraft, commonly known as jet skis

Question 14

Vessel registration

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Boats must be registered with the state to operate legally

Question 15

Navigation lights

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Lights required on boats when operating at night or during restricted visibility

Question 16

Sound signals

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Horn or whistle signals used to communicate with other vessels

Question 17

Navigation rules

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Regulations that govern the behavior of vessels on the water

Question 18

Fire extinguisher

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Required safety equipment on boats

Question 19

Carbon monoxide

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A colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly if inhaled in high concentrations

Question 20

Tides

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

Question 21

Mooring

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Securing a boat to a fixed object, such as a dock or buoy

Question 22

EPIRB

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Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon, used to alert rescuers in case of an emergency

Question 23

DSC

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Digital Selective Calling, a feature on marine radios for distress communication

Question 24

GPS

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Global Positioning System, used for navigation and determining the boat's position

Question 25

Fog signals

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Horn or whistle signals used in foggy conditions to indicate the boat's presence

Question 26

Inland waters

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Lakes, rivers, and other non-coastal bodies of water

Question 27

Right of way

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The privilege of proceeding first in a specific boating situation

Question 28

Safe speed

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Operating a boat at a speed that allows for proper control and avoids collision

Question 29

Vessel capacity

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The maximum weight or number of passengers a boat can safely carry

Question 30

Maritime distress signals

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Flares and other signals used to indicate a distress situation

Question 31

Man overboard

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Emergency situation when a person falls into the water

Question 32

Draft

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The depth of a boat's hull below the waterline

Question 33

Bow

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The front part of a boat

Question 34

Stern

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The back part of a boat

Question 35

Port

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The left side of a boat when facing the bow

Question 36

Starboard

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The right side of a boat when facing the bow

Question 37

Trim

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Adjusting the boat's weight distribution to achieve optimal balance and performance

Question 38

Bilge

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The lowest part of a boat's interior where water collects

Question 39

Nautical mile

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A unit of measurement used in marine navigation, equal to one minute of latitude

Question 40

Buoyancy

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The ability of an object to float in water

Question 41

Flotation aid

Accepted Answer

Devices that provide buoyancy but are not classified as PFDs

Question 42

Current

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The movement of water in a specific direction

Question 43

Navigation chart

Accepted Answer

A map used for boating that displays water depths, landmarks, and navigation aids.

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