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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would show 3 dayshapes in a vertical line, the highest and lowest being balls and the middle shape being a diamond?
Vessel not under command Vessel constrained by her draft Vessel minesweeping Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which dayshape is prescribed for a vessel constrained by her draft?
A black diamond A cylinder A black ball A black cone, apex upward
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Distress signals may be __________.
red flares smoke signals sound signals Any of the above
4. INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length at anchor at night in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary" __________.
must show one white light need not show any lights must show two white lights need show a light only on the approach of another vessel
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the watch officer on a power-driven vessel and notice a large sailing vessel approaching from astern. You should __________.
slow down sound one short blast and change course to starboard sound two short blasts and change course to port hold your course and speed
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel underway may exhibit __________.
a red light over a green light at the masthead a green light over a red light at the masthead two white lights in a vertical line at the stern an all-round white light at the bow
7. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning a passing agreement made by radiotelephone?
Such an agreement is prohibited by the Rules. A vessel which has made such an agreement must also sound whistle signals. Whistle signals must still be exchanged when passing within half a mile of each other. If agreement is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional.
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel approaches a bend in a river where, due to the bank, you cannot see around the bend. You should __________.
keep to the starboard side of the channel and sound one short blast sound the danger signal sound one prolonged blast slow your vessel to bare steerageway
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which dayshape should a vessel being towed exhibit if the tow EXCEEDS 200 meters?
A cone, apex downward A cone, apex upward A diamond A ball
10. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a signal of intent which must be answered by the other vessel, is sounded by a vessel __________.
meeting another head-on crossing the course of another overtaking another Any of the above