Seamanship Quiz
Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute www.captains.com
1. INTERNATIONAL RULES: What fog signal would be given by a vessel unable to maneuver due to an exceptional circumstance?
A. 1 prolonged and 2 short
B. 1 prolonged and 3 short
C. 1 prolonged
D. 5 short
2. INTERNATIONAL RULES: Three flashes of light from a vessel at night indicates:
A. operating astern propulsion
B. distress
C. danger or doubt
D. none of the above
3. INTERNATIONAL RULES: An orange flag with a square and a circle is a:
A. course change
B. distress
C. communication with others
D. danger
4. Which extinguishers could be used in place of a fixed CO2 system in the engine room of a gasoline-powered boat?
A. two 2.5-gallon foam
B. two 15-pound carbon dioxide
C. two 10-pound dry chemical
D. any of the above
5. What should be used to remove a foreign object from the eye?
A. dry cotton
B. damp cotton
C. sterilized needle
D. tweezers
Answers:
1.A, Rules 35.3 2.A, Rule 34 3.B, Annex IV 4.D 5.B
This quiz originally appeared in the September 2012 issue.