1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal of three flashes means __________.

"I am in doubt as to your actions"
"My engines are full speed astern"
"I desire to overtake you"
"I am operating astern propulsion"

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you anchor your 25-meter vessel in a harbor, what light(s) must you show?

One all-round white light
Two all-round white lights
One all-round red light
All the deck house lights

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

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.
A fishing vessel while underway has the right-of-way over a vessel constrained by her draft.
A vessel not under command shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft.

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules, if necessary, to avoid __________.

a close-quarters situation
an overtaking situation
immediate danger
Any of the above

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and pushing a barge ahead, your vessel enters a heavy rain storm. You should sound __________.

a prolonged blast every two minutes
two prolonged blasts every two minutes
one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes
one prolonged and three short blasts every two minutes

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would sound a fog signal consisting of the ringing of a bell for 5 seconds?

A vessel engaged in fishing, at anchor
A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, at anchor
A sailing vessel, at anchor
All of the above

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A distress signal __________.

consists of 5 or more short blasts of the fog signal apparatus
may be used separately or with other distress signals
consists of the raising and lowering of a large white flag
is used to indicate doubt about another vessel's intentions

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "head on" situation shall be deemed to exist at night when a power-driven vessel sees another power-driven vessel ahead and __________.

one sidelight and the masthead light are visible
the vessels will pass closer than half a mile
both vessels sound one prolonged blast
both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visible

9. INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying an alternating red and yellow light is __________.

in distress
enforcing the law
engaged in public safety activities
restricted in its ability to maneuver

10. INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long, at anchor in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary", is required to show how many white anchor lights?

Two
One
One, on the near approach of another vessel
None