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NameQuestionsCorrectScore
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Craig 201575%
Robert 201575%

1. INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?

Towing light
Vessel constrained by her draft
In sight
Restricted visibility

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 14 meters in length?

A bell only
A whistle only
A bell and a whistle
Any means of making an efficient sound signal

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 25-meter vessel trawling will show the dayshape(s) consisting of __________.

a basket
two balls
two cones, apexes together
a cone, apex downward

4. INLAND ONLY You are in charge of a power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers. You must keep out of the way of a __________.

sail vessel descending the river
power-driven vessel ascending the river
sail vessel ascending the river
All of the above

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 20-meter sailing vessel underway must exhibit a __________.

sternlight
combined lantern
red light over a green light at the masthead
All of the above

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three manned barges in line in fog. The second vessel of the tow should sound __________.

no fog signal
one short blast
one prolonged and three short blasts
one prolonged and two short blasts

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast may be sounded by a __________.

vessel not under command
vessel at anchor
vessel towing
All of the above

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is fishing is required to show sidelights and a sternlight only when __________.

anchored
underway
dead in the water
underway and making way

9. INLAND ONLY The light used to signal passing intentions is a(n) __________.

all-round white light ONLY
all-round yellow light ONLY
all-round white or yellow light
light of any color

10. 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