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1. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds two short blasts. This signal indicates the vessel __________.

intends to alter course to port
intends to pass starboard to starboard
is altering course to port
will alter course to port

2. INLAND ONLY You are the stand-on vessel in an overtaking situation. The other vessel is showing an alternately flashing red-and-yellow light. What action should you take?

Alter course to assist
Give-way
Stand on
Heave to

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal indicates doubt that sufficient action is being taken by another vessel to avoid collision?

Five short and rapid blasts of the whistle
Three long blasts of the whistle
Three short and rapid blasts of the whistle
One prolonged blast followed by three short blasts of the whistle

4. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of another?

One short blast on the whistle
Four short blasts on the whistle
One prolonged blast on the whistle
One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" under the Rules, a vessel must be __________.

power-driven
showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver
using nets
using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which display indicates a vessel conducting mineclearance operations?

Three balls in a vertical line
Two balls in a vertical line
One ball near the foremast and one ball at each yardarm
One diamond near the foremast and one ball at each yardarm

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must __________.

stop your engines
sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle
sound the danger signal
slow to bare steerageway

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you hear the firing of a gun at one minute intervals from another vessel, this indicates that __________.

the gun is being used to sound passing signals
the vessel is in distress
all vessels are to clear the area
all is clear and it is safe to pass

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT show her sidelights?

A fishing vessel that is not making way
A sailing vessel which is becalmed
A vessel engaged in underwater operations
A vessel that is not under command making way

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, the stand-on vessel should normally __________.

take action to cross ahead of the other vessel
take action to pass astern of the other vessel
maintain course and speed
change course and increase speed