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1. 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

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When underway in a channel, you should if safe and practicable __________.

stay near the middle of the channel
keep to the starboard side of any vessels you meet
exchange whistle signals with any other vessels in the channel
keep to the side of the channel which lies to your starboard

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist __________.

whenever two vessels are on opposite courses
whenever a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel
if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change
if one vessel approaches another so as to be overtaking

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway?

A vessel dredging
A sailing vessel
A vessel servicing an aid to navigation
All of the above

5. INLAND ONLY Which light display marks the opening in a pipeline where vessels could pass through?

Two red lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening
Three red lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening
Two yellow lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening
Three white lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel equipped with operational radar?

She must use this equipment to obtain early warning of risk of collision.
The use of a radar excuses a vessel from the need of a look-out.
The radar equipment is only required to be used in restricted visibility.
The safe speed of such a vessel will likely be greater than that of vessels without radar.

7. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Yellow lights are NOT shown by __________.

towing vessels pushing ahead
air cushion vessels in a nondisplacement mode
purse seiners
U.S. submarines

8. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Yellow lights are NOT shown by __________.

towing vessels pushing ahead
air cushion vessels in a nondisplacement mode
purse seiners
U.S. submarines

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A traffic separation zone is that part of a traffic separation scheme which __________.

is between the scheme and the nearest land
contains all the traffic moving in one direction
is designated as an anchorage area
separates traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite direction

10. INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display an alternately flashing red and yellow light. This special light may be used by a vessel engaged in __________.

search and rescue
restricted in ability to maneuver
not under command
river bank protection