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1. INLAND ONLY What characteristic must a light have if used to signal passing intentions?
It must be an all-round white light. It must be an alternating blue and white light. It must be either an all-round white or an all-round yellow light. It must be an alternating red and yellow light.
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear the rapid ringing of a bell. What does this signal indicate?
A vessel backing down A sailboat underway A vessel at anchor A vessel drifting
3. INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "inland waters" includes __________.
the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary the water surrounding any islands of the United States the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore any lakes within state boundaries
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may use any sound or light signals to attract the attention of another vessel as long as __________.
white lights are not used red and green lights are not used the vessel signals such intentions over the radiotelephone the signal cannot be mistaken for a signal authorized by the Rules
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A bell is used to sound a fog signal for a __________.
power-driven vessel underway sailing vessel at anchor vessel engaged in fishing vessel not under command
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when she __________.
can be observed by radar has determined that risk of collision exists is sounding a fog signal which can be heard on the other vessel can be observed visually from the other vessel
7. 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
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What would NOT be a distress signal?
"MAYDAY" sent by radiotelephone Continuous sounding of fog horn Green star shells fired from a launcher Square flag and ball in a vertical line
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In addition to sidelights what light should a vessel being towed astern show?
A sternlight A masthead light Not under command lights Range lights
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "prolonged blast" means a blast of __________.
two to four seconds duration four to six seconds duration six to eight seconds duration eight to ten seconds duration