SEAMANSHIP QUIZ

Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute captains.com

1. INTERNATIONAL RULES: If a stand-on vessel has doubts as to whether the give-way vessel is taking sufficient action to avert collision, she may indicate that doubt by sounding: A. 4 or more short blasts B. 1 short blast C. no signal (international waters) D. 5 or more short blasts

2. INLAND RULES: A vessel at anchor shall exhibit two white all-round lights and: A. the forward one must be higher than the aft one B. the aft one must be higher than the forward one C. both shall be the same height D. any of the above

3. Unlighted red and green horizontally banded buoys with the topmost band red: A. are cylindrical shaped and called can buoys B. are conical shaped and called nun buoys C. may be either cylindrical or conical since the shape has no significance D. are triangular shaped to indicate that it may not be possible to pass on either side of the buoy

4. Most important about a barometer is: A. free air circulation B. keep it at sea level C. direction and speed of needle movement D. moisture content and location

5. The normal way to stop a diesel engine is to: A. shut off the air supply B. shut off the fuel supply C. shut off the ignition D. any of the above