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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should __________.

sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted
not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted
sound two blasts and change course to the left
sound whistle signals only if you change course

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT classified as "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

A vessel picking up a navigation mark
A vessel transferring cargo while underway
A vessel whose anchor is fouled
A vessel in a towing operation that restricts the ability of the vessel and her tow to change their course

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Distress signals may be __________.

red flares
smoke signals
sound signals
Any of the above

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

Towing light
Vessel constrained by her draft
In sight
Restricted visibility

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing during the day would show __________.

one black ball
two cones with bases together
a cone, apex downward
two cones, apexes together

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape would a vessel at anchor show during daylight?

One black ball
Two black balls
Three black balls
No signal

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is on course 000°T. Vessel "B" is on a course such that she is involved in a head-on situation and is bearing 355°T, 2 miles away from vessel "A". To ensure a safe passing, vessel "A" should __________.

maintain course
alter course to port
alter course to ensure a starboard to starboard passing
maneuver to ensure a port to port passing

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may combine her sidelights and sternlight in one lantern on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel?

A 16-meter sailing vessel
A 25-meter power-driven vessel
A 28-meter sailing vessel
Any non-self-propelled vessel

9. INLAND ONLY A special flashing light is used on a vessel(s) __________.

being pushed ahead
at anchor in a fairway
towed astern
All of the above

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There are two classes of vessels which do not have to comply with the rule regarding traffic separation schemes, to the extent necessary to carry out their work. One of those is a vessel __________.

engaged in fishing
towing another
servicing a navigational aid
on pilotage duty