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1. INLAND ONLY While underway and in sight of another vessel more than .5 mile away, you put your engines full speed astern. Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE?

You must sound three short blasts on the whistle.
You must sound one blast if backing to starboard.
You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting.
You need not sound any whistle signals.

2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel "constrained by her draft"?

She is hampered because of her work.
She is unable to maneuver due to some exceptional circumstance.
She may be a vessel being towed.
She must be a power-driven vessel.

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When a vessel sounds three short blasts on the whistle, this indicates that __________.

danger is ahead
her engines are going astern
the vessel is not under command (broken down)
all other vessels should stand clear

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The word "vessel", in the Rules, includes __________.

sailing ships
nondisplacement craft
seaplanes
All of the above

5. INLAND ONLY What is the required whistle signal for a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth?

One short blast
One prolonged blast
Two short blasts
Two prolonged blasts

6. INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?

Sidelights and a sternlight
Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a sternlight
Sidelights and a special flashing light
Sidelights, a towing light, and a sternlight

7. From your 0100 position, you change course to 258° per standard magnetic compass. Your engine speed is 10.0 knots. A short time later, your fathometer reads 51 feet (15.5 meters) under the keel. What is the water depth?

42.5 feet (12.9 meters)
51.0 feet (15.5 meters)
59.5 feet (18.0 meters)
60.4 feet (18.4 meters)

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 60-meter vessel which is trawling is required to show how many white masthead lights at night?

1
2
3
4

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The steering and sailing rules for vessels in restricted visibility apply to vessels __________.

in sight of one another in fog
navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility
only if they are showing special purpose lights
only if they have operational radar

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a vessel __________.

not under command
in special circumstances
restricted in her ability to maneuver
constrained by her draft