Colorado Practice Exam

1. According to the US Coast Guard, what is the cause of most boating accidents? Collisions
Lack of radar and GPS
Operator age
Operator inattention

2. When going upstream or entering a river from the sea, how do you navigate the buoys? green buoys are on the starboard side.
red buoys are on your left side.
red buoys are on your right side.
stay between the buoys and the shoreline.

3. What is the Skipper of a boat responsible for? Knowing how to perform CPR
Knowing radio call signs
Providing lunch
The safety of all passengers

4. What is the minimum height of the state registration numbers displayed on a boat? 1"
2"
3"
4"

5. According to the US Coast Guard, what is the cause of most boating fatalities? Capsizings or falls overboard
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Collisions
Fires

6. When operating a boat in reverse, how many short blasts of your boat whistle or horn should you sound? 1
3
5
7

7. The red running light is on which side of a boat? Aft
Amidships
Port
Starboard

8. After fueling, and before starting the engine, which item is turned on for at least 4 minutes? Engine exhaust blower
Engine starter
Fuel gauge indicator
GPS

9. What does a skier indicate when they have their arms extended above the head while holding hands together? Indicates they are ok
Indicates they want to return to the boat
Needs extra tow rope
Needs medical assistance

10. What is the responsiblity of any vessel overtaking another vessel? Keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken
Maintain course and speed
Maintain speed
Stay in front and to the side of the vessel being overtaken

11. If you run aground, and there is damage to your boat's hull, what action should you take? Back off and get into deeper water.
Put on PFDs and have everyone move to the stern
Put on PFDs and radio for assistence
Wait for high tide

12. What is the term for a condition in which the human body loses heat faster than it can be produced? Heat stroke
Hypothermia
Shock
Suffocation

13. When should boaters put on a life jacket? After returning to the dock
After they have entered the water
Before getting underway
Just when swimming

14. What may happen to a boat if a boater anchors from the stern in swift water? Boat will circle over
Capsize the boat
Dragged into deep water
Pitch-poll

15. If involved in a boating accident, who is legally responsibile to render aid at the scene of the accident? All passengers
All witnesses
Anyone trained in CPR
The boat operator

16. When a boat is underway, a proper lookout by hearing and sight needs to be maintained by whom? Children under 13 years old
Every vessel
Passengers
Swimmers

17. What does the term 'off-throttle steering' mean? A boat without a throttle
A boat without power steering
Loss of power when the steering is released
Loss of steering when the throttle is released

18. When travel under a bridge, what should boat operators be aware of? Anchor
Height of the bridge
Maintain speed to reduce wave height
Stay to the starboard bank

19. In Colorado, where is the state validation decal displayed? back half of the vessel
directly above the registration number
eight (8) inches to the right of the letter "C" of the identification number
two (2) inches to the left of the letter "C" of the identification number

20. Which type of commercial anchor may be used clay, sand or mud bottom? Brick
Cinder
Danforth
Spindle

21. What is the legal term meaning a vessel is not tied to the dock, aground or made fast to the shore? Planning
Sailing
Sinking
Underway

22. After refueling at the dock, and before starting the engine, for how many minutes should the ventilation blower run? 1 minute
2 minutes
3 minutes
4 minutes

23. Which of the below is an acceptable non-pyrotechnic visual distress signal? Ordinary flashlight
UL approved red flare
USCG approved electric distress light
Yellow distress flag

24. With whom should a pre-departure safety brief be held before departing the dock? Everyone
Licensed crewmembers
Lifeguards
The pilot

25. What term means a condition in which the human body loses heat faster than it can be produced? Heat stroke
Hypothermia
Shock
Suffocation

26. What should you do if involved in a boating accident with injuries? Be the give-way vessel
Maintain course and speed
Render assistance to the extent you are able
Treat the injured only if you are trained in first aid

27. What one action can a boater take to prevent boating fatalities? Anchor in deep water
Know how to swim
Wear a PFD
Wear the proper clothing

28. When moving around in a canoe or a small boat, what is the preferred method? Do it quickly
Maintain 3 points of contact
Stand up and take large steps
Stay on the outboard side of the boat

29. An approved wearable type life jacket for each person on board plus a throwable device is required to be carried on which boat? boats 16 feet or greater in length
boats less than 16 feet in length
canoes
kayaks

30. The federal (USCG) minimum illegal blood alcohol content (BAC) for those 21 years old and older is what level? .04 BAC
.06 BAC
.08 BAC
.10 BAC

31. Which safety device is marked with a U.S. Coast Guard approval number? anchor
first aid kit
flare
horn

32. When may a PWC be operated? According to the state law where operating
Anytime, anywhere
Only at night, when equipped with navigational lights
Two hours before sunrise

33. What is the legal term meaning a vessel is not tied to the dock, aground or made fast to the shore? Planning
Sailing
Sinking
Underway

34. What may happen if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change and the range between the two vessel decreases? A steady heading changes
Radio silence must be maintained
There is a risk of collisions
There is a risk of pitch polling

35. What is the best way to obtain local area knowledge when boating in an unfamiliar area? Listening to the weather report
Using a chart and talking with other boaters
Using a road atlas
Using your GPS

36. Which of the following is not required to be on board a boat less than 39.4 feet while underway? Certificate of Registration or Documentation
a copy of the navigation rules
fire extinguisher(s)
life jacket(s)

37. The danger signal consists of how many short blasts in quick succession? 3
5
7
9

38. According to the Navigation Rules, what is the obligaton of a boat that is being overtaken? Come to a complete stop
Maintain course and speed
Move to port
Move to starboard

39. When must you render assistance on the water? If involved in an accident causing injuries
If you hear 2 prolonged, 1 short
To recover property
You see a fire on the opposite shoreline

40. When boating in Colorado, when are you required to have the Certificate of Number (registration card) on board your boat? being towed on the trailer
in storage
in use
tied to the dock

41. Boat registration numbers must be which style of letters? Arabic
block
script
square

42. If operating in an area where visual distress signals are required on your boat, what visual distress signals meet the requirements? 1 aerial flare for each person
2 day and 2 night flares
3 day and 3 night flares
flashlight of at least 1 million candle power

43. How must a type IV (throwable) PFD be kept when your boat is underway? below deck
immediately available
in the original bag
under lock and key

44. What is the purpose of a Backfire Flame Arrestors? Increase fuel mileage
Increase the oxygen level an engine receives
Prevent fuel accumulation in the carburetor
Suppress flames

45. Which boat is required to have a Type IV (throwable) PFD on board? 12-foot kayak
14-foot canoe
15-foot PWC
17-foot sailboat

46. A U.S. Coast Guard approved installed fire extinguishing system replaces this many portable B-I fire extinguishers? 1
2
3
4

47. At least one intake ventilation hose on a gasoline-powered boat must extend to what area of the boat? The living space of a boat
The lower portion of the enclosed engine bilge, but not in water
The port and starboard sides of the fuel tank
The upper area of the enclosed engine compartment

48. What should be given to a neighbor or friend prior to getting underway? An operator's plan
Boat insurance form
Float plan
Registration form

49. What is the minimum height of Registration Numbers displayed on a boat? 1 inch
2 inches
3 inches
4 inches

50. What item should passengers wear each time the boat gets underway? Bathing suit
Blue jeans
Life jacket
Rescue light

51. While operating a motorboat or sailboat in Colorado, a vessel operator whose tests show _____BAC is presumed under the influence and his or her ability to operate a vessel is impaired. .06
.08
.10
.12

52. You may not operate any vessel in or upon the waters of Colorado in such a manner so that the total noise produced by the watercraft exceeds... 80 dBA at a distance of 50 feet or more
80 dBA at a distance of 25 feet or less
86 dBA at a distance of 50 feet or more
86 dBA at a distance of 25 feet or less

53. Whenever a boat is taken out of the water, operators should thoroughly clean it to prevent what from spreading to other water environments? Aquatic Nuisance Species
Blood worms
Parasites
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

54. What length boat, and larger, must display the Federal Pollution Control Act (Discharge of Oil Prohibited) placard? 14 foot
16 foot
20 foot
26 foot

55. In Colorado, what age children must wear a life jacket at all times while on the open deck of a recreational boat? 12 and under
13 and under
14 and under
15 and under

56. In Colorado, vessels may not operate within this many yards of a diver’s flag: 100
200
300
500

57. While boating on the waters of Colorado, a child less than 14 years of age may operate this boat by themselves: PWC
canoe
motorboat with a 150 hp engine
motorboat with a 9.8 hp engine

58. For how many consecutive days may a vessel operate in Colorado before a person must register their boat in Colorado? 30
60
90
120

59. In Colorado, a boating accident report must be filed when: a passenger is sunburned
property damage totals more than $500
the boat is damaged while on the trailer
you are overcome by heat exhaustion

60. PWC in Colorado waters may only be operated during this times anytime
noon to 6 PM
one-half hour before sunrise up to one-half hour after sunset
sunrise to sunset