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California Boating
A Course for Safe Boating
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Final Exam
14. What does a safe recreational boater always do?
A. makes and uses a pre-departure checklist
B. follows the current online boating blogs
C. keeps sunscreen available to passengers
D. keeps the boat surfaces clean and polished
15. A backfire flame arrestor must be secured to the air intake of the carburetor for recreational
boats with which type of engine?
A. inboard diesel
B. propane
C. outboard gasoline
D. inboard gasoline
16. When two personal watercraft are crossing at right angles, what should the craft on the
right do?
A. speed up and pass in front
B. slow and pass to the rear
C. maintain course and speed
D. put the craft in reverse
17. Who is responsible to maintain general boating courtesy that is essential for safe boating
operation?
A. swimmers
B. boat operators
C. passengers
D. marina staff
18. What do diamond-shaped markers indicate?
A. regatta underway
B. one-way traffic
C. mooring buoy
D. danger
19. What is the function of boat fenders?
A. make the boat look good
B. prevent damage to the hull of the boat and docks
C. provide additional storage for passengers
D. protect the outboard motor
20. What is an example of reckless or negligent operation of a vessel?
A. riding on the bow or gunwale without the protection of railings
B. docking at low tide on an unmarked floating buoy
C. dumping fishing bait into the water while leaving the dock
D. using the buddy system when swimming and towing
21. What prevents most propeller strikes?
A. slowly weaving through swim areas at safe speeds
B. adoption of strategies and passenger education about propeller safety
C. using the reverse gear upon approaching persons in the water
D. always wearing a life jacket while swimming alongside a moored vessel