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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel does NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts?

A vessel dredging
A vessel being towed
A vessel engaged in fishing
A sailing vessel

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is "restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules, is a vessel which is __________.

mineclearing
engaged in fishing
at anchor
not under command

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A stand-on vessel is __________.

required to give way in a crossing situation
required to sound the first passing signal in a meeting situation
free to maneuver in any crossing or meeting situation as it has the right-of-way
required to maintain course and speed in a crossing situation but may take action to avoid collision

4. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, so as to pass on the power-driven vessel's port side. The overtaken vessel will have to move to facilitate passage. The sailing vessel is the __________.

stand-on vessel and would sound two short blasts
give-way vessel and would sound no whistle signal
stand-on vessel and would sound no whistle signal
give-way vessel and would sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel pushing a barge ahead and rigidly connected in a composite unit shall show the lights of __________.

a vessel towing by pushing ahead
a power-driven vessel, not towing
a barge being pushed ahead
either answer A or answer B

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel may continue to sound an identity signal if she is __________.

underway, but not making way
aground
being towed
not engaged in pilotage duty

7. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules?

They list requirements for Traffic Separation Schemes.
They define moderate speed.
They require communication by radiotelephone to reach a passing agreement.
All of the above

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Rule 14 describes the action to be taken by vessels meeting head-on. Which of the following conditions must exist in order for this rule to apply?

Both vessels must be power-driven.
They must be meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses.
The situation must involve risk of collision.
All of the above

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you saw flames aboard a vessel but could see the vessel was not on fire, you would know that the __________.

crew was trying to get warm
vessel required immediate assistance
vessel was attempting to attract the attention of a pilot boat
vessel was being illuminated for identification by aircraft

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor shall display, between sunrise and sunset, on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen __________.

one black ball
two black balls
one red ball
two orange and white balls