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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may enter a traffic separation zone __________.

in an emergency
to engage in fishing within the zone
to cross the traffic separation scheme
All of the above

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The whistle signal for a vessel operating astern propulsion is __________.

one long blast
one prolonged blast
three short blasts
four or more short blasts

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel shows the same lights as a __________.

vessel engaged in towing, when not underway
vessel towing astern
sailing vessel
pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, when they are rigidly connected in a composite unit

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a vessels length is her __________.

length between the perpendiculars
length along the waterline
length overall
registered length

5. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside displays navigation lights and __________.

two all-round red lights in a vertical line
two yellow towing lights in a vertical line
two white masthead lights in a vertical line
two lights on the stern, one yellow and one white

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which dayshape would a vessel aground show during daylight?

One black ball
Two black balls
Three black balls
Four black balls

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Fog signals for vessels at anchor or aground shall be sounded at intervals of not more than __________.

15 minutes
5 minutes
2 minutes
1 minutes

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility", when used in the Rules, refers to __________.

situations when you can see vessels on radar that you cannot see visually
visibility of less than half a mile
any condition where visibility is restricted
visibility where you cannot see shore

9. 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

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel when anchored at night, would not be required to show anchor lights?

A vessel engaged in underwater operations
A vessel engaged in mine clearance
A vessel engaged on pilotage duty
A vessel engaged in survey operations