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1. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds two short blasts. This signal indicates the vessel __________.
intends to alter course to port intends to pass starboard to starboard is altering course to port will alter course to port
2. INLAND ONLY You are the stand-on vessel in an overtaking situation. The other vessel is showing an alternately flashing red-and-yellow light. What action should you take?
Alter course to assist Give-way Stand on Heave to
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal indicates doubt that sufficient action is being taken by another vessel to avoid collision?
Five short and rapid blasts of the whistle Three long blasts of the whistle Three short and rapid blasts of the whistle One prolonged blast followed by three short blasts of the whistle
4. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of another?
One short blast on the whistle Four short blasts on the whistle One prolonged blast on the whistle One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" under the Rules, a vessel must be __________.
power-driven showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver using nets using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which display indicates a vessel conducting mineclearance operations?
Three balls in a vertical line Two balls in a vertical line One ball near the foremast and one ball at each yardarm One diamond near the foremast and one ball at each yardarm
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must __________.
stop your engines sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle sound the danger signal slow to bare steerageway
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you hear the firing of a gun at one minute intervals from another vessel, this indicates that __________.
the gun is being used to sound passing signals the vessel is in distress all vessels are to clear the area all is clear and it is safe to pass
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT show her sidelights?
A fishing vessel that is not making way A sailing vessel which is becalmed A vessel engaged in underwater operations A vessel that is not under command making way
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, the stand-on vessel should normally __________.
take action to cross ahead of the other vessel take action to pass astern of the other vessel maintain course and speed change course and increase speed