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1. 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

2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY When vessels are in sight of one another, two short blasts from one of the vessels means __________.

"I am altering my course to starboard"
"I am altering my course to port"
"I intend to change course to starboard"
"I intend to change course to port"

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is NOT a distress signal?

A continuous sounding with any fog signal apparatus
A signal sent by radiotelephone consisting of the spoken word "Mayday"
An International Code Signal of N.C.
The firing of green star rockets or shells

4. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement applies to a vessel "constrained by her draft"?

The term only applies to vessels in narrow channels.
She is severely restricted in her ability to change her course because of her draft in relation to the available depth and width of navigable water.
She is designated as a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver".
The vessel must be over 100 meters in length.

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A rigid replica of the International Code flag "A" may be shown by a vessel __________.

pulling a submarine cable
engaged in diving operations
engaged in underway replenishment
transferring explosives

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", all of the following must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________.

maximum horsepower of your vessel
presence of background lights at night
draft of your vessel
maneuverability of your vessel

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are making headway in fog and hear a fog signal of two prolonged blasts on your starboard quarter. You should __________.

stop your vessel
change course to the left
change course to the right
hold your course and speed

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast may be sounded by a __________.

vessel at anchor
vessel not under command
vessel towing
All of the above

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement about a 25-meter auxiliary sailboat is TRUE?

The sidelights and sternlight may be combined in one lantern.
When operating under sail, her fog signal would consist of one prolonged blast.
She may show a green light over a red light at the masthead.
She must show fixed sidelights.

10. INLAND ONLY If your tug is pushing a barge ahead at night and it is not a composite unit, which light(s) should show aft on your vessel?

A white sternlight
Two red lights
Two towing lights
A towing light over the sternlight