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1. INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are in a crossing situation, one short blast by either vessel would mean __________.

"I intend to leave you on my port side"
"I intend to hold course and speed"
"I intend to change course to starboard"
"I request a departure from the rules"

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that is defined as "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel due to __________.

her draft
the nature of her work
some exceptional circumstances
a danger of navigation

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a green light over a white light in a vertical line above the level of the sidelights is __________.

engaged in underwater construction
under sail and power
a pilot vessel
trawling

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is NOT a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

A vessel laying engaged in laying submarine cable
A vessel towing with limited maneuverability due to a large unwieldy tow
A deep-draft vessel that can only navigate in a dredged channel
A towing vessel underway with a fuel barge alongside and taking on fuel

5. 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

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should not impede the navigation of a power-driven vessel?

A vessel not under command
A vessel engaged in fishing
A sailing vessel
A seaplane

7. 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

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchored vessel on pilotage duty must show which light(s) at night?

A sternlight only
Anchor lights only
A white light over a red light only
A white light over a red light and anchor lights

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing a barge astern would show, at the stern __________.

only a sternlight
a towing light above the sternlight
two towing lights in a vertical line
two white lights in a vertical line

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed astern shall show at night __________.

the lights required for a power-driven vessel underway
only the required masthead lights
a sternlight only
sidelights and a sternlight