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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command making way at night would show __________.

two all-round red lights in a vertical line
anchor lights and sidelights
two all-round white lights in a vertical line, sidelights and a sternlight
two all-round red lights in a vertical line, sidelights, and a sternlight

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

vessel not under command
air cushion vessel in the nondisplacement mode
vessel towing a submerged object
vessel engaged in diving operations

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the rapid ringing of a bell for about five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for about five seconds. This signal came from a __________.

vessel engaged in fishing at anchor
sailing vessel at anchor
vessel 150 meters in length at anchor
vessel aground

4. 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.

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, you may depart from the Rules when __________.

no vessels are in sight visually
no vessels are visible on radar
you are in immediate danger
out of sight of land

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in a fog, you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could mean all of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________.

not under command
towing astern
fishing with trawls
being towed

7. INLAND ONLY At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel indicates __________.

an intention to communicate over radiotelephone
that the vessel is in distress
an intention to leave another vessel to port
an intention to leave another vessel to starboard

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchored vessel is servicing an aid to navigation and is restricted in her ability to maneuver. Which lights will she show?

Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the midddle white, and anchor lights
Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white, ONLY
Anchor lights ONLY
Anchor lights and sidelights ONLY

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a short blast, a prolonged blast, and a short blast of a whistle. This signal indicates a __________.

vessel towing in fog
sailboat underway in fog
vessel being towed in fog
vessel anchored in fog

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command making way at night would show __________.

two all-round red lights in a vertical line
anchor lights and sidelights
two all-round white lights in a vertical line, sidelights and a sternlight
two all-round red lights in a vertical line, sidelights, and a sternlight