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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When should the fog signal of a manned vessel under tow be sounded?

After the towing vessel's fog signal
Before the towing vessel's fog signal
Approximately one minute after the towing vessel's fog signal
If the towing vessel is sounding a fog signal, the manned vessel being towed is not required to sound any fog signal.

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a "vessel engaged in fishing"?

The vessel is classified as "restricted in her ability to maneuver".
Her gear will not affect the vessel's maneuverability.
The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls.
She sounds the same fog signal as a vessel underway but stopped and making no way.

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?

A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel.
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing.
A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying the code flag "LIMA" below which is a red ball. The vessel is __________.

trolling
getting ready to receive aircraft
aground
in distress

5. INLAND ONLY Vessels engaged in fishing may show the additional signals described in Annex II to the Rules when they are __________.

trolling
fishing in a traffic separation zone
in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing
in a narrow channel

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In addition to sidelights what light should a vessel being towed astern show?

A sternlight
A masthead light
Not under command lights
Range lights

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A self-propelled dredge not engaged in dredging but proceeding to a dredging location at night would __________.

not be required to show any lights
be required to show the lights characteristic of a dredge
be required to show the lights of a stationary dredge
be required to show the lights of a power-driven vessel underway

8. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft?

A vessel not under command
A sailing vessel
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
All of the above

9. INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND A vessel that is not equipped with towing lights should show that it has a vessel in tow by_________________.

continuosly sounding its horn
sounding one prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes
shining a searchlight on the towline of the towed vessel
None of the above; a vessel shall not engage in towing at night without proper navigation lights

10. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?

A vessel constrained by her draft shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing.
A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
A vessel not under command shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft.
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.