Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. Dams and weirs are dangerous on:

   1.   ?    the upstream side
   2.   ?    the downstream side
   3.   ?    both upstream and downstream sides
   4.   ?    neither side

2. What is the number one emergency faced by pleasure boaters?

   1.   ?    running aground
   2.   ?    falling overboard
   3.   ?    swamping
   4.   ?    running out of fuel

3. Which fuel has a "high flash point"?

   1.   ?    gasoline
   2.   ?    alcohol
   3.   ?    diesel
   4.   ?    propane

4. Which fuel has a very low "flash point"?

   1.   ?    gasoline
   2.   ?    disel
   3.   ?    coal oil
   4.   ?    kerosene

5. What is one hazard of an alcohol fire?

   1.   ?    It is almost impossible to put out
   2.   ?    it burns at a higher heat than other fires
   3.   ?    the flame is almost invisible in daylight

6. What are two hazards of having propane fuel onboard? (check two answers)

   1. forms an explosive mixture with air
   2. flames are invisible
   3. vapours are heavier than air and flows into the bilge
   4. has a high flash point
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7. How often should you check the battery, oil levels, and engine coolant intake?

   1. once a week
   2. at the beginning of each season
   3. at the start of every outing
   4. whenever you refuel
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8. How long should you run your blower for before you start the engine?

   1. one minute
   2. five minutes
   3. ten minutes
   4. four minutes
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9. When refueling your tank, an important thing to do is:

   1. check the price
   2. take only enough fuel to get to your destination
   3. keep the nozzle against the fill pipe opening
   4. fill portable tanks onboard
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10. A capacity plate gives:

    1. the boats approved speed
    2. the weight of the boat when empty
    3. gross load capacity and recommended engine size
    4. the number of lifejackets that must be carried
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11. When stepping from the dock into a small boat, you should:

    1. step on the side
    2. crawl in over the bow
    3. step carefully into the centre
    4. jump in quickly
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12. In many provinces it is illegal to have opened alcoholic beverages on board:

    1. ever
    2. when underway
    3. unless the boat is equipped as a residence (with sleeping accomodations etc..)
    4. between sunset and sunrise
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13. Up to date weather forecasts are best obtained:

    1. from the newspaper
    2. from radio
    3. by asking other boaters what they have encountered
    4. from the Farmers Almanac
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14. What is list when referring to a boat?

    1. when the boat rides with too much weight on one side
    2. when there is too much weight at the stern
    3. when there is too much weight at the bow
    4. when the boat is overloaded and rides too low in the water
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15. When towing a waterskiier, how many people must the boat be able to hold?

    1. just the driver
    2. at least two
    3. at least three
    4. at least two but there must be a spare seat available for the skiier
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16. Before leaving on a trip of any sustantial duration (even overnight) you should fill out a trip plan and:

    1. leave it with the local police
    2. leave it with your marina
    3. leave a copy with a responsible person
    4. take it with you
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