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1. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A partially submerged object towed by a vessel must show during the day one __________.

diamond shape when the length of the tow is 200 meters or less
diamond shape when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length
black ball
black ball only when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length

2. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules?

They list requirements for Traffic Separation Schemes.
They define moderate speed.
They require communication by radiotelephone to reach a passing agreement.
All of the above

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel underway at night MAY show __________.

a green light over a red light
a red light over a white light
two white lights at the stern
None of the above

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show a towing light above the sternlight?

A vessel pushing three barges ahead
A vessel towing alongside
A vessel with a 150-meter tow astern
None of the above

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a fog when you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate all of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________.

being towed
not under command
fishing with trawls
towing astern

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would display a cone, apex downward?

A fishing vessel with outlying gear
A vessel proceeding under sail and machinery
A vessel engaged in diving operations
A vessel being towed

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing astern in an operation which severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to change course shall, when making way, exhibit __________.

the masthead lights for a towing vessel
the lights for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver
sidelights, sternlight and towing light
All of the above

8. INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying a flashing blue light is __________.

transferring dangerous cargo
a law enforcement vessel
a work boat
engaged in a race

9. INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes __________.

the Western Rivers
the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary
harbors and rivers shoreward of the COLREGS demarcation lines
All of the above

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that is defined as "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel due to __________.

her draft
the nature of her work
some exceptional circumstances
a danger of navigation