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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape is to be shown by a vessel aground?

A cylinder
Two cones with their apexes together
Two black balls in a vertical line
Three black balls in a vertical line

2. INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. You wish to overtake her on her starboard side. You should sound a whistle signal of __________.

one short blast
two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
one prolonged and one short blast
at least five short blasts

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Distress signals may be __________.

red flares
smoke signals
sound signals
Any of the above

4. INLAND ONLY You are on board the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. You sound a one blast whistle signal, and the give-way vessel answers with a two-blast signal. You should then sound the danger signal and __________.

maintain course and speed
come around sharply to port
maneuver around the stern of the other vessel
stop and back your vessel if necessary until signals are agreed upon

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation, you may take action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone. When may this action be taken?

At any time you feel it is appropriate
Only when you have reached extremis
When you determine that your present course will cross ahead of the other vessel
When it becomes apparent to you that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action

6. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Lighting requirements in inland waters are different from those for international waters for __________.

barges being towed by pushing ahead
vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver
vessels towing astern
barges being towed astern

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which dayshape should a vessel being towed exhibit if the tow EXCEEDS 200 meters?

A cone, apex downward
A cone, apex upward
A diamond
A ball

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?

A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel.
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 vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing.

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The use of the danger signal __________.

replaces directional signals
makes the other vessel the stand-on vessel
indicates doubt as to another vessels actions
is the same as a "MAYDAY" signal

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When anchoring a 20-meter vessel at night, you must show __________.

one all-round white light
two all-round white lights
one all-round white light and the sternlight
one all-round white light and a flare up light