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1. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A signal of intent must be sounded in international waters by __________.
a vessel meeting another head-on a vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel a vessel crossing the course of another the give-way vessel in a crossing situation
2. INLAND ONLY Two vessels are meeting on a clear day and will pass less than half a mile apart. In this situation whistle signals __________.
must be exchanged may be exchanged must be exchanged if passing agreements have not been made by radio must be exchanged only if course changes are necessary by either vessel
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are approaching a bend, and hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast from around the bend, you should answer with a signal of __________.
a short blast a prolonged blast one short, one prolonged, and one short blast a long blast
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
A vessel not under command A vessel constrained by her draft A vessel underway in fog A vessel towing unable to deviate from her course
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights shall a 200-meter vessel exhibit when at anchor?
In the forepart of the vessel, a 225-degree white light In the after part of the vessel, a 112.5-degree white light Working lights to illuminate the decks In the forepart of the vessel, a 112.5-degree white light
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you observe a vessel ahead show three flashes of a white light. This signal indicates that the vessel ahead is __________.
in distress approaching a bend in the channel operating astern propulsion intending to overtake another vessel
7. INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying a flashing blue light is __________.
transferring dangerous cargo a law enforcement vessel a work boat engaged in a race
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "flashing light" is a light that __________.
flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute is yellow in color is visible over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180°Nor more than 225° All of the above
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel on pilotage duty shall show identity lights __________.
at any time while underway while at anchor while alongside a vessel All of the above
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", all of the following must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________.
maximum horsepower of your vessel presence of background lights at night draft of your vessel maneuverability of your vessel