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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is true concerning the light used to accompany whistle signals?
It is only used to supplement short blasts of the whistle. It is mandatory to use such a light. The light shall have the same characteristics as a masthead light. All of the above
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Power-driven vessels must keep out of the way of sailing vessels except __________.
in a crossing situation when they are making more speed than the power-driven vessel when the sailing vessel is overtaking on the Inland Waters of the United States
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel of 150 meters in length, at anchor?
She may show an all-round white light where it can best be seen. She must show an all-round white light forward and a second such light aft. The showing of working lights is optional. None of the above
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "flashing light" is a light that __________.
flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute is yellow in color is visible over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180°Nor more than 225° All of the above
5. 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
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is carrying three lights in a vertical line. The highest and lowest of these are red and the middle light is white. Which statement is always TRUE?
During the day, she would display three balls in a vertical line. If making way, she would show masthead lights at night. If at anchor, she need not show anchor lights while displaying identifying lights. Her fog signal would consist of a rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds every minute.
7. INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel head-on and sound one short blast as a passing signal. The other vessel answers with two short blasts. What should be your next action?
Pass on the other vessel's starboard side. Sound the danger signal. Pass astern of the other vessel. Hold your course and speed.
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 You are underway, in fog, when you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate a vessel __________.
not under command being towed aground All of the above
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In reduced visibility, you hear two prolonged blasts of a whistle. This signal is sounded by a __________.
power-driven vessel dead in the water sailing vessel on the port tack vessel not under command vessel fishing with nets