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Question 1 of 10

What is this buoy called?

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Isolated danger buoy

Port buoy

Bifurcation buoy

Starboard buoy

Question 2 of 10

Which type of anchor has less holding power and should only be used on small, lighter weight boats?

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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

Question 4 of 10

What class of fire extinguisher will extinguish flammable liquids such as gasoline?

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Class A

Class B

Class C

Class D

Question 5 of 10

What does this image represent?

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An HIN (Hull Serial Number)

A proof of registration

A compliance notice

A validation decal

Question 6 of 10

For navigation lights requirements, sailing vessels less than 7 meters may carry an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light to be displayed in sufficient time to prevent collision.

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TRUE

FALSE

Question 7 of 10

What are the markers in the following image called?

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Junction markers

Alignment markers

Daybeacons

Safe water markers

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.

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TRUE

FALSE

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.

Question 10 of 10

What is the main purpose of a bucket on a pleasure craft?

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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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