Question 1 of 10
What is this buoy called?
Isolated danger buoy
Port hand buoy
Bifurcation buoy
Starboard hand buoy
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This buoy is a starboard hand buoy. It must be kept on the right side of the pleasure craft when heading upstream.
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This buoy is a starboard hand buoy. It must be kept on the right side of the pleasure craft when heading upstream.
Question 2 of 10
Which type of anchor is particularly popular among boaters because of its versatility in all types of seabed?
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The correct answer is the plough anchor. When selecting an anchor, its holding power and the type of seabed in which it will be used must be considered. As well, the anchor must be of proper size depending on the pleasure craft.
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The correct answer is the plough anchor. When selecting an anchor, its holding power and the type of seabed in which it will be used must be considered. As well, the anchor must be of proper size depending on the pleasure craft.
Question 3 of 10
Which factors must be taken into account in determining a safe speed?
Conditions of visibility and traffic density
The draft in relation to the available depth of water and the manoeuvrability of the vessel
Conditions of wind, sea and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards
All of the above
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All these answers are correct. Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that you can take proper and appropriate action to avoid collision, and be able to stop in a safe distance, and appropriate to the prevailing circ*mstances and conditions.
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All these answers are correct. Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that you can take proper and appropriate action to avoid collision, and be able to stop in a safe distance, and appropriate to the prevailing circ*mstances and conditions.
Question 4 of 10
What type of fire extinguisher is required on board a boat equipped with an inboard engine?
A type fire extinguisher
BC type fire extinguisher
AB type fire extinguisher
B type fire extinguisher
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The right answer is BC type fire extinguisher. It is important to know that for boats equipped with an inboard engine, a BC type fire extinguisher is required on board and must be stored in a convenient and easily accessible place. (Class B: fights combustible liquids (flammable liquid, paint, grease, and oil)+ Class C: fights an electrical fire (motor, fuse box and cables)).
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The right answer is BC type fire extinguisher. It is important to know that for boats equipped with an inboard engine, a BC type fire extinguisher is required on board and must be stored in a convenient and easily accessible place. (Class B: fights combustible liquids (flammable liquid, paint, grease, and oil)+ Class C: fights an electrical fire (motor, fuse box and cables)).
Question 5 of 10
What does this image represent?
The HIN (Hull Serial Number)
The registration
The compliance notice
The pleasure craft licence
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The right answer is The HIN (Hull Serial Number). The HIN must be permanently affixed to the outside upper starboard (right side) corner of the transom (the boat’s rear, flat end — above the waterline) or as close to that area as possible. It is made up of 12 characters.
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The right answer is The HIN (Hull Serial Number). The HIN must be permanently affixed to the outside upper starboard (right side) corner of the transom (the boat’s rear, flat end — above the waterline) or as close to that area as possible. It is made up of 12 characters.
Question 6 of 10
The operator of a vessel under oars, canoe or kayak must have at hand a flashlight or lighted lantern emitting a white light which must be lit in enough time to prevent a collision.
TRUE
FALSE
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TRUE. Watertight flashlights may also qualify as navigation lights on all non-powered vessels (kayak, canoe, etc.) and sailboats less than 7m in length. During restricted visibility or at night, it could be displayed by the operator to prevent a collision.
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TRUE. Watertight flashlights may also qualify as navigation lights on all non-powered vessels (kayak, canoe, etc.) and sailboats less than 7m in length. During restricted visibility or at night, it could be displayed by the operator to prevent a collision.
Question 7 of 10
What are the markers in the following image called?
Junction daybeacons
Alignment markers
Daybeacons
Information signs
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The signs are daybeacons. These are navigational aids which are fixed unlike the port and starboard buoys which are not. A vessel heading upstream must leave the port day beacon (the one with the black square in the center) to its left.
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The signs are daybeacons. These are navigational aids which are fixed unlike the port and starboard buoys which are not. A vessel heading upstream must leave the port day beacon (the one with the black square in the center) to its left.
Question 8 of 10
It is important to keep metal and/or electrical devices at a distance from the magnetic compass because it could display inaccurate information.
TRUE
FALSE
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TRUE. A magnetic compass will help the operator of a pleasure craft to find directions.
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TRUE. A magnetic compass will help the operator of a pleasure craft to find directions.
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?
Carbone monoxide can build up when two vessels are tied to each other
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when you breathe too much carbon monoxide and it begins to replace the oxygen in your blood
It is important to run the engine at idle only in well ventilated areas in order to protect yourself and others from carbon monoxide poisoning
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are: hot, red and dry skin, rapid pulse, rapid and shallow breathing.
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The first three statements are true. But the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are rather the following: fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting, etc..
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The first three statements are true. But the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are rather the following: fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting, etc..
Question 10 of 10
What is the main purpose of a bucket on a pleasure craft?
Extinguish fires from combustible liquids such as gasoline, oil and grease
Extinguish fires from electrical equipment
To put the fish in
Extinguish A type fires
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The main purpose of the bucket is to extinguish type A fires which are combustible solids (wood, textile, paper, etc.).
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The main purpose of the bucket is to extinguish type A fires which are combustible solids (wood, textile, paper, etc.).
