Quiz: Practice Exam

50 spørsmål · Du må ha 80% for å bestå.

1. 1

   1. You´re out in a dinghy and a large vessel creating huge waves is passing. How should you orientate the boat to meet the waves in the best manner?

   Tick off one answer

   Bow against the wavesStern against the wavesAbeam so you are alongside the waves
2. 2

   2. When should the lanterns be lit on a moving vessel?

   Tick off one answer

   At night and whenever it is cloudyBetween sunset and sunrise, as well as when there is reduced visibilityOnly obliged at night when you approach other boats or they approach you
3. 3

   3. What kind of clothes will keep you warm if you´re unfortunate to fall into the water?

   Tick off one answer

   Clothes made of cottonClothes made of woolWool on the inside, wind and waterproof clothes on the outsideCotton on the inside, wind and waterproof clothes on the outside
4. 4

   4. What is the general requirement concerning sewage discharge from pleasure boats?

   Tick off one answer

   It is illegal disposing sewage into the sea. It should be disposed at a sewage disposalIt is ok to dispose sweage into the sea as long as it won´t bother people swimmingYou´re not allowed to empty your sewage-tank less than 300 meters from shore
5. 5

   5. A commercial vessel (A), a motor boat (B) and a sailboat (C) are on colliding courses in narrow waters. Who is to give way to whom?

   Tick off one answer

   

   The motor boat (B) has to give way to the commercial vessel (A), and A has to give way to the sailboat (C)The motor boat (B) and the sailboat (C) have to give way to the commercial vessel (A)The commercial vessel (A) has to give way to the smaller boats, both B and CCommercial vessel (A) and the motor boat (B) have to give way to the sailboat (C)
6. 6

   6. You´re alone onboard a boat some distance from shore, and you fall overboard. As you´re not able to get back up again, what should you do?

   Tick off one answer

   Swim as quickly as possible to the nearest point on shoreSwim around the boat to keep warmStay calm by the boat until someone comes to the rescue
7. 7

   7. The weight on board and the boats center of gravity should be ________

   Tick off one answer

   as high as possibleas low as possibleas close to the bow as possible
8. 8

   8. Match the numbers to correspond with the matching symbols in the table:

   

   Denne oppgavetypen (kobling) er ikke bygget i det nye systemet ennå. Den vises her så ingenting forsvinner i stillhet, og den teller ikke i poengsummen under.

9. 9

   9. Write the right colour for each lantern’s sector. Put the colours in the order you would have written them in the picture.

   

   Denne oppgavetypen (rekkefølge) er ikke bygget i det nye systemet ennå. Den vises her så ingenting forsvinner i stillhet, og den teller ikke i poengsummen under.

10. 10

    10. Match the descriptions with the figures you see in the table.

    

    Denne oppgavetypen (kobling) er ikke bygget i det nye systemet ennå. Den vises her så ingenting forsvinner i stillhet, og den teller ikke i poengsummen under.

11. 11

    11. In constricted waters or in a narrow channel, any vessel should, if possible go:

    Tick off one answer

    on the side of the channel which is to the starboard side of the vesselin the middle of the channelwith low speed either to starboard side or port side of the channelon the side of the channel which is to the port side of the vessel
12. 12

    12. What kind of insurance should pleasure boats have as a minimum?

    Tick off one answer

    Comprehensive insuranceFire insuranceThird-party insurance
13. 13

    13. You are to lend a boat which has the manufacturers’ plate mounted. What kind of waters do you believe this boat is designed for?

    Tick off one answer

    

    The vessel is designed for coastal useThis is an ocean-going vesselThe vessel is for sheltered watersThe vessel is designed to be used off shore
14. 14

    14. When it comes to how many life jackets/vests or floating overalls you need to have on board when you’re out at sea, the rules are as follows:

    Tick off one answer

    You should have at least 10 life jackets on boardOne life jacket for each person who is not able to swimAt least one life jacket/vest or floating overall for each person on boardIt is not mandatory having life jackets on board Norwegian pleasure boats
15. 15

    15. In an attempt to keep warm if you remain lying in the water, what should you do?

    Tick off one answer

    Remain as calm as possibleKeep moving your body to increase the body temperature
16. 16

    16. The maximum excessive blood-alcohol allowed for someone driving a boat (less than 15 meters) is:

    Tick off one answer

    0.2 per thousand1.0 per thousand0.8 per thousandNone of the above
17. 17

    17. If someone on board is being burnt by fire, it is important to:

    Tick off one answer

    Put a dry bandage on the burnt areaGive the person some pain-relieverCool down the burnt area with water, and perhaps have the person see a doctorNone of the above
18. 18

    18. In what context might loose items of iron/steel be of any danger on board?

    Tick off one answer

    They may cause change in deviation if they come near the compassThe metal might affect the VHF-radios transmitter and disturb any distress callLoose items containing steel/iron may over time, because of vibration from the engine and friction against the surface, become statically charged and might ignite
19. 19

    19. When coming along side a quay to moor, we should approach the quay:

    Tick off one answer

    Up-wind and against currentDown-wind and with the current
20. 20

    20. Engine failure is something we don´t want, and can easily put us into dangerous a situation. One of the most common reasons for engine failure is:

    Tick off one answer

    The exhaust manifold is cloggedThe engine doesn´t get enough airThere is water or dirt in the fuel-system
21. 21

    21. Match the illustrations in the table with their corresponding name.

    

    Denne oppgavetypen (kobling) er ikke bygget i det nye systemet ennå. Den vises her så ingenting forsvinner i stillhet, og den teller ikke i poengsummen under.

22. 22

    22. Which channel is used to transmit the distress signal “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAD”?

    Tick off one answer

    No. 16No. 3No. 9No. 10
23. 23

    23. You´re coming up a straight with your motor boat when you see another boat with the two signals hoisted. What does it mean?

    

    The boat is fishing, using a fishing net which goes towards the shore-side.The boat is drifting with a sea anchorThe boat has an engine failureThe boat has a diver beneath, and a limited ability to maneuver
24. 24

    24. This chart symbol means the following:

    

    The prevailing wind-direction for this areaYou have the right of way if moving in the arrows directionShows us the main direction of a channelThis is the common direction of current in this area
25. 25

    25. How will you pass these navigation marks? Match the marks with their corresponding definition.

    

    Tick off one answer

    Denne oppgavetypen (kobling) er ikke bygget i det nye systemet ennå. Den vises her så ingenting forsvinner i stillhet, og den teller ikke i poengsummen under.

26. 26

    26. This seamark corresponds with the following chart symbol:

    

    Tick off one answer

    
27. 27

    27. Which illustration matches this chart symbol?

    

    Figure 1Figure 2Figure 3Figure 4
28. 28

    28. The marker indicates you should choose a channel:

    

    AB
29. 29

    29. Choose the right channel:

    

    Blue Route - COrange Route - DGreen Route - BBlack Route - A
30. 30

    30. What does this sign mean?

    

    The port authorities or the watchman on the bridge is available at VHF channel No.5Indicates clearance in meters under a bridge or under an overhead cableMaximum speed limit: 5 knots
31. 31

    31. The soundings or depths written in Norwegian charts refer to depth measured at:

    Tick off one answer

    Low tideMean sea levelHigh tide
32. 32

    32. This marker is used i.e. marking off an area for swimming. It will then have the following meaning:

    

    Tick off one answer

    You can go carefully inside the buoysMaximum speed is 5 knots less than 50 meters away, and it is prohibited going on the inside of these buoysMaximum speed is 2 knots inside these buoys
33. 33

    33. When it comes to petrol- and diesel engines, it is important to check this at a regular basis:

    Tick off one answer

    That the engine gets enough fuelThat the shaft is not overloadedThat the engine is being cooled sufficientlyThat the manifold gets enough lubrication
34. 34

    34. Driving your motor boat, you need to give way to another approaching motor boat like shown in the illustration. In order to yield, what direction will you choose, A or B?

    

    Tick off one answer

    AB
35. 35

    35. A and B are sailboats on a colliding course. Who gives way to the other?

    

    Tick off one answer

    A gives way to BB gives way to ANone of them has to give way in a particular manner; they should solve this situation when it occurs, in the best way possible
36. 36

    36. A and B are motor boats in danger of colliding:

    

    A should yield to starboard and pass behind BB should yield to starboard and A should yield to port so that B can keep goingB should yield to port and pass behind A
37. 37

    37. When two boats approach each other, they can determine whether or not they’re on a colliding course by:

    Tick off one answer

    Calling each other up on the VHF radioChecking if the bow on the other boat is pointing straight at your boatChecking if the bearing towards the other boat changesUsing a four-line bearing
38. 38

    38. In which situation is it important to know and use the right datum?

    Tick off one answer

    When using VHF-DSC in connection with GMDSSWhen calibrating the sounder the first timeWhen you check deviationWhen using GPS and a nautical chart
39. 39

    39. These illustrations show us typical light characteristics. Match the right figure numbers in the table to correspond with their names.

    

    Denne oppgavetypen (kobling) er ikke bygget i det nye systemet ennå. Den vises her så ingenting forsvinner i stillhet, og den teller ikke i poengsummen under.

40. 40

    40. A sailing vessel using its engine, still having the sails hoisted, should be considered as:

    Tick off one answer

    A sailing vesselA motor vesselNone of the above
41. 41

    41. The magnetic variation you need to calculate when steering by a magnetic compass is found:

    Tick off one answer

    In the compass rose on the chartIn the tide tables for the Norwegian coastIn tables published particularly for use with magnetic compasses
42. 42

    42. A general unwritten rule says we should let out this amount of anchor line/rope: 

    Tick off one answer

    Two times the depthMore than three times the depthIt depends on the anchor we’re using
43. 43

    43. How long a distance will you cover in 7 hours if moving with 6 knots as your speed?

    Tick off one answer

    51 nautical miles51 kilometers42 nautical miles70 nautical miles
44. 44

    44. What is deviation?

    Tick off one answer

    It is the angular difference between Magnetic and True North in degreesIt is a type of magnetic compass that always shows true courseIt is local magnetic fields in your a boat interfering with your magnetic compass
45. 45

    For these last exercises (45-50), you need a chart covering Boknafjorden and your aids (rule, divider, note paper, calculator).

    With your motor boat, you’re laying fishing near the rock Brattholmskjæret (N 59° 14.85’ E 5° 34.3’). You are to go to Liavågen east of Stong, at the other side of Herviksfjorden to spend the night there. On these basis, you are to work out the answers for exercise 45 to 50.

    45. True course straight to Toftøya lighthouse is:

    087°253°073°
46. 46

    46. The distance to Stongshælen is:

    2.5 nautical miles1.8 nautical miles3.2 nautical miles
47. 47

    47. With a speed of 6 knots,  how long will it take before you are abeam of Stongshælen?

     

    15 min.25 min.32 min
48. 48

    48. The color of the light at Toftøya lighthouse will be, when steering from Brattholmskjæret:

    BlueRedWhiteNone of the above
49. 49

    49. The character of light at Toftøya lighthouse is:

    3 flashes every 10 secondsContinuous light with 3 eclipses every 10 seconds10 flashes every 3 secondsNone of the above
50. 50

    50. On the VHF radio, you hear a distress call from a boat stating its position is N 59° 13.1’  E 5° 39,6’. Which of the following locations of locality is nearest that position?

    One nautical mile north of LyrgrunnenOne nautical mile east of LyrgrunnenOne nautical mile south of LyrgrunnenOne nautical mile west of Lyrgrunnen