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1. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A signal of intent must be sounded in international waters by __________.

a vessel meeting another head-on
a vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel
a vessel crossing the course of another
the give-way vessel in a crossing situation

2. INLAND ONLY Two vessels are meeting on a clear day and will pass less than half a mile apart. In this situation whistle signals __________.

must be exchanged
may be exchanged
must be exchanged if passing agreements have not been made by radio
must be exchanged only if course changes are necessary by either vessel

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are approaching a bend, and hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast from around the bend, you should answer with a signal of __________.

a short blast
a prolonged blast
one short, one prolonged, and one short blast
a long blast

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

A vessel not under command
A vessel constrained by her draft
A vessel underway in fog
A vessel towing unable to deviate from her course

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights shall a 200-meter vessel exhibit when at anchor?

In the forepart of the vessel, a 225-degree white light
In the after part of the vessel, a 112.5-degree white light
Working lights to illuminate the decks
In the forepart of the vessel, a 112.5-degree white light

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you observe a vessel ahead show three flashes of a white light. This signal indicates that the vessel ahead is __________.

in distress
approaching a bend in the channel
operating astern propulsion
intending to overtake another vessel

7. INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying a flashing blue light is __________.

transferring dangerous cargo
a law enforcement vessel
a work boat
engaged in a race

8. 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

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel on pilotage duty shall show identity lights __________.

at any time while underway
while at anchor
while alongside a vessel
All of the above

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", all of the following must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________.

maximum horsepower of your vessel
presence of background lights at night
draft of your vessel
maneuverability of your vessel