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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel making way through the water sounds a fog signal of __________.

one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes
two prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes
one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than one minute
two prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than one minute

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, at anchor, would sound a fog signal of __________.

the rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds every minute
two prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes
one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes
two prolonged and one short blast every two minutes

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT allowed to show the all-round red over green lights on the mast if __________.

she is showing sidelights
her sidelights are combined and shown on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel
she is showing a sternlight
her sidelights and sternlight are combined in one lantern and shown on the mast

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning lights and shapes for towing vessels?

If a tow exceeds 200 meters in length, the towing vessel will display a black ball during daylight.
When towing astern, a vessel will carry her identification lights at the masthead in addition to her regular masthead light.
When towing astern, the towing vessel may show either a sternlight or a towing light, but not both.
If the towing vessel is over 50 meters in length, she must carry forward and after masthead lights.

5. INTERNATIONAL ONLY What characteristic must a light used to indicate passing intentions have?

It must be an alternating red and yellow light.
It must be an all-round white light.
It must be an all-round yellow light.
It must be an all-round blue light.

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Navigation Rules state that a vessel shall be operated at a safe speed at all times so that she can be stopped within __________.

the distance of visibility
1/2 the distance of visibility
a distance appropriate to the existing circumstances and conditions
the distance that it would require for the propeller to go from full ahead to full astern

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In order for a stand-on vessel to take action in a situation, she must determine that the other vessel __________.

is restricted in her ability to maneuver
has sounded the danger signal
is not taking appropriate action
has not changed course since risk of collision was determined

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is to be regarded as a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

A vessel fishing with trawls
A vessel which has lost the use of her steering gear
A vessel with a draft of such depth that she cannot change her course
A vessel engaged in mineclearing

9. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A power-driven vessel leaving a quay or wharf must sound what signal?

Three short blasts
A long blast
A prolonged blast
No signal is required.

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for five seconds. This signal indicates a vessel __________.

engaged in pair trawling
fishing while making no way through the water
more than 100 meters in length, at anchor
engaged on pilotage duty