What colorless, odorless, poisonous gas is a by-product of gasoline engines?
carbon disulfide
carbon monoxide
hydrogen oxide
hydrogen sulfide
answer
carbon monoxide
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What is the primary danger during the first 3-5 minutes if you are suddenly immersed in cold water?
being run over by another boat and drowning
icing of your clothes and PFD, reducing your buoyancy
involuntary gasping, leading to water inhalation and drowning
losing consciousness due to shock and hyperventilation
answer
involuntary gasping, leading to water inhalation and drowning
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Who is responsible for avoiding a collision between two boats?
the operators of both boats
the operator of the stand-on boat
the operator of the smaller boat
the operator of the larger boat
answer
the operators of both boats
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Your boat capsizes but remains afloat. What should you do?
Swim up under the boat to stay out of the wind.
Swim away from the boat and tread water.
Hang onto the boat or climb onto it.
Remove your life jacket and wave it to signal for help.
answer
Hang onto the boat or climb onto it.
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What is the proper way to use a fire extinguisher?
Aim at the top of the flames. Do not move.
Aim at the top of the flames. Sweep in circles.
Aim at the base of the flames. Sweep side to side.
Aim at the base of the flames. Sweep up and down.
answer
Aim at the base of the flames. Sweep side to side.
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For most people, how many alcoholic drinks does it take before judgment and physical reaction time are impaired?
one
five
ten
fifteen
answer
one
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What is the best way to minimize the risk of dehydration while boating in warm weather?
Drink plenty of fresh water.
Take off an outer layer of clothing.
Put on an extra layer of clothing.
Wear plenty of sunblock.
answer
Drink plenty of fresh water.
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When should you replace the CO2 cylinder in an inflatable PFD?
each time the PFD is inflated
the third time a PFD is inflated
monthly
annually
answer
each time the PFD is inflated
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What causes a PFD to wear out over time?
washing it with soap and water
storing it upside down
exposure to cold air and rain
exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun
answer
exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun
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You are caught in a storm in your boat. Your engine stops. What should you do?
Swim for shore.
Tread water until hypothermia occurs.
Drop a sea anchor off the bow.
Use all of the life jackets to build a raft.
answer
Drop a sea anchor off the bow.
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