1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The use of the signal consisting of five or more short blasts on the ship's whistle __________.

replaces directional signals
makes the other vessel the give-way vessel
indicates doubt as to the other vessel's action
makes it necessary to slow or stop

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If two sailing vessels are running free with the wind on the same side, which one must keep clear of the other?

The one with the wind closest abeam
The one to windward
The one to leeward
The one that sounds the first whistle signal

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Traffic separation schemes __________.

provide routing and scheduling procedures to reduce shipping delays
provide traffic patterns in congested areas, so that vessels can operate without having a separate lookout
provide inbound and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic
prohibit vessels carrying hazardous cargoes from entering waters that are environmentally sensitive

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you saw flames aboard a vessel but could see the vessel was not on fire, you would know that the __________.

crew was trying to get warm
vessel required immediate assistance
vessel was attempting to attract the attention of a pilot boat
vessel was being illuminated for identification by aircraft

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

A power-driven vessel
A vessel on pilotage duty
A vessel dredging
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the rapid ringing of a bell for about five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for about five seconds. This signal came from a __________.

vessel engaged in fishing at anchor
sailing vessel at anchor
vessel 150 meters in length at anchor
vessel aground

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel, when towing astern, shall show __________.

two towing lights in a vertical line
a towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight
two towing lights in addition to the sternlight
a small white light in lieu of the sternlight

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is aground in fog. In addition to the regular anchor signals, you will be sounding __________.

three strokes of the gong before and after the rapid ringing of the gong
a blast on the whistle
three strokes of the bell before and after the rapid ringing of the bell
no additional signals

9. INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display an alternately flashing red and yellow light. This special light may be used by a vessel engaged in __________.

search and rescue
restricted in ability to maneuver
not under command
river bank protection

10. INLAND ONLY A flashing blue light is used to identify __________.

law enforcement vessels
U.S. submarines
air-cushion vessels in the nondisplacement mode
dredge pipelines on trestles