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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One of the signals, other than a distress signal, that can be used by a vessel to attract attention is a(n) __________.

red star shell
searchlight
burning barrel
orange smoke signal

2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY While underway at night, a power-driven vessel of less than 7 meters in length, whose maximum speed which does not exceed 7 knots, may show __________.

sidelights combined in a single lantern, only
an all-round flashing yellow light, only
one all-round white light, only
a lantern showing a white light exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision, only

3. INLAND ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall show __________.

one all-round white light
sidelights and a stern light
only the outboard sidelight and a stern light
a special flashing light, sidelights, and a stern light

4. INTERNATIONAL ONLY What dayshape is prescribed for a vessel constrained by her draft?

A black cone, apex upward
A black cone, apex downward
Two vertical black balls
A cylinder

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement about the Navigation Rules is TRUE?

The rules require vessels to comply with Traffic Separation Scheme regulations.
The rules use the term "safe speed."
The Rules permit a stand-on vessel to take action prior to being in extremis.
All of the above are correct.

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal?

The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation
The give-way vessel in a crossing situation
A vessel at anchor
All of the above

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 30 meters in length and aground would display a dayshape consisting of __________.

a cylinder
one black ball
two black balls in a vertical line
three black balls in a vertical line

8. INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals shall be sounded on inland waters by __________.

all vessels when meeting, crossing, or overtaking and in sight of one another
all vessels meeting or crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and not in sight of one another
power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another
power-driven vessels crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of one another

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the danger signal?

Only the stand-on vessel can sound the danger signal.
Radio transmissions may be used in place of the danger signal.
A vessel in doubt as to the other vessel's intentions must sound the danger signal.
The danger signal consists of 5 or more prolonged blasts of the whistle.

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If practical, when shall a manned vessel being towed sound her fog signal?

Immediately before the towing vessel sounds hers
Immediately after the towing vessel sounds hers
As close to the mid-cycle of the towing vessel's signals as possible
At any time as long as the interval is correct