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QLD Boat Licence Quiz 8

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Question 1

Keeping a good lookout at night is important because?

A	Many dangers are not lit
B	Boats are less manaeuverable at night

Question 2

How often should your engine be serviced by a qualified person?

A	Only when it starts to play up
B	In accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, or sooner if the engine shows any signs of malfunction

Question 3

Before heading out, which of the following would you check?

A	That there was sufficient fuel for the trip
B	That all the required safety equipment was on board
C	That the vessel and engine is in good condition and safe
D	That provisions of water and food are onboard for the duration of the trip and for emergencies
E	That sufficient tools are on board, and that the weather was ok
F	All of the above

Question 4

Before starting a vessel's engine, which of the following would you check?

A	That the manufacturer's operating procedures were being observed
B	That it was safe to do so, taking into account people's proximity to moving parts, depth of water, fuel systems, fumes
C	That the vessel's battery and electrical system was safe
D	That any gas appliances were safe
E	All of the above

Question 5

In a small planing capable power boat, is it easier to travel?

A	With the wind (in the same direction as the wind)
B	Against the wind (in the opposite way to the wind)

Question 6

You have calculated a trip's distance to be 20 nautical miles. If your boat speed is 40 knots (ie. 40 nautical miles per hour), how long will the trip take?

A	15 minutes
B	30 minutes
C	45 minutes
D	60 minutes
E	90 minutes
F	120 minutes

Question 7

When approaching a mooring, you should approach?

A	In the same direction as the current is flowing
B	In the opposite direction, into the current

Question 8

If the weather conditions looked unsuitable for an offshore trip, would you?

A	Head out regardless
B	Call the trip off, or go boating in a safer location

Question 9

You are 10 miles offshore and your boat starts taking on water rapidly. What should you do?

A	Get all passengers to don a PFD, and abandon ship
B	Stay onboard for as long as possible, and don PFDs at the last minute
C	Tell a passenger to attempt to plug the hole, whilst you send a radio distress call, and then get all passengers to don PFD's

Question 10

You are 10 miles offshore and your boat catches fire uncontrollably. What should you do?

A	Get all passengers to don a PFD, and abandon ship
B	Stay onboard for as long as possible, and don PFDs at the last minute
C	Tell a passenger to attempt to fight the fire, whilst you send a radio distress call, and then get all passengers to don PFD's
D	Get all passengers to don a PFD, and abandon ship. Get out a radio distress call if time allows. Take the EPIRB with you and activate.

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