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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An all-round flashing yellow light may be exhibited by a(n) __________.

vessel laying cable
vessel towing a submerged object
vessel not under command
air cushion vessel

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is required of a vessel navigating near an area of restricted visibility?

A power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver.
She must sound appropriate sound signals.
If she detects another vessel by radar, she shall determine if risk of collision exists.
All of the above

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and approaching a bend in the channel where vessels approaching from the opposite direction cannot be seen. You should sound __________.

one blast, 4 to 6 seconds in duration
three blasts, 4 to 6 seconds in duration
one continuous blast until you are able to see around the bend
one blast, 8 to 10 seconds in duration

4. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules?

They list requirements for Traffic Separation Schemes.
They define moderate speed.
They require communication by radiotelephone to reach a passing agreement.
All of the above

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway in fog making NO way must sound what signal?

One long blast
Two prolonged blasts
One prolonged blast
One prolonged and two short blasts

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a requirement for any action taken to avoid collision?

When in sight of another vessel, any action taken must be accompanied by sound signals.
The action taken must include changing the speed of the vessel.
The action must be positive and made in ample time.
All of the above

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is "restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules, is a vessel which is __________.

mineclearing
engaged in fishing
at anchor
not under command

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If underway in low visibility and sounding fog signals, what changes would you make in the fog signal IMMEDIATELY upon losing the power plant and propulsion?

Begin sounding one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at two-minute intervals.
Begin sounding one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts at two-minute intervals.
Begin sounding two prolonged blasts at two-minute intervals.
No change should be made in the fog signal.

9. 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

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a towing vessel which, due to the nature of her work, is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?

By day, she shall carry a black cylinder shape.
By day, she shall carry two black balls in a vertical line.
By night, she would show the same lights as a vessel not under command.
By day, she would show the same shapes as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.