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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When anchoring a 25-meter vessel at night, you must show __________.

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

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Dayshapes must be displayed __________.

between sunset and sunrise
only between 8 AM and 4 PM
during daylight hours in any visibility
during daylight hours in unrestricted visibility only

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, at anchor, would sound a fog signal of __________.

the rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds every minute
two prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes
one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes
two prolonged and one short blast every two minutes

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights required by the Rules must be shown __________.

from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility
at all times
ONLY from sunset to sunrise
whenever a look-out is posted

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel underway at night MAY show __________.

a green light over a red light
a red light over a white light
two white lights at the stern
None of the above

6. INLAND ONLY You are proceeding in a channel in inland waters and are meeting an outbound vessel. Your responsibilities include __________.

keeping to that side of the channel which is on your vessel's port side
exchanging whistle signals if passing within half a mile
stopping your vessel and letting the outbound vessel initiate signals for passing
giving the outbound vessel the right of way

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal consisting of three flashes means __________.

"I am in doubt as to your actions"
"My engines are full speed astern"
"I desire to overtake you"
"I am operating astern propulsion"

8. 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

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel, which does not normally engage in towing operations, is towing a vessel in distress. She __________.

need not show the lights for a vessel engaged in towing, if it is impractical to do so
may show the lights for a vessel not under command
must show a yellow light above the sternlight
must show the lights for a vessel towing

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Dayshapes MUST be shown __________.

during daylight hours
during daylight hours except in restricted visibility
ONLY between 8 AM and 4 PM daily
between sunset and sunrise