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ASA 104 (JK)
ASA 104 Study Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| List four items that, when you are packing for your charter, should be packed in carry-on luggage rather than checked baggage: ___________, ________________, ___________, _______________. | Passport, credit/ debit card, charter/provisioning documents, prescription medication, change of clothing |
| Most cruising boats have at least two bilge pumps. The ____________ pump is powered by the battery (activated when the float switch senses water in the bilge), and the ___________ pump is operated by hand. | automatic, manual |
| After first determining that the dock's freshwater supply is _________ , fill a cruising sailboat's freshwater tank through the ____________ _____________. | safe, deck plate |
| A freshwater pump cycling on and off when no one is using water indicates an open _____________ or a __________ in the plumbing. | faucet, leak |
| When you have finished using the propane stove, first turn off the __________ __________ and let the gas in the line burn off before you turn off the burner. | solenoid switch |
| To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then pump sufficiently to ensure the waste reaches the ______________ ______________. | holding tank |
| To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrew the ____________ ____________ ____________, then hold the ____________ _________ firmly in the waste outlet. | waste deck plate, pumpout nozzle |
| When a boat is not connected to shorepower, the battery bank is recharged most effectively by the engine's __________ with the engine running at ____________ rpm or higher. | alternator, 1,500 |
| An inverter converts ______________ electricity from the battery banks to ____________ electricity, allowing you to use low-wattage AC appliances when the boat is not on shorepower. | DC, AC |
| An emergency tiller fits into the top of the __________ __________ and can be used to steer the boat if the steering cables fail. | rudder stock |
| Diesel engine cooling is achieved by means of two systems. Anti-freeze is used in the pressurized _______________ system, and coolant flow is regulated by a ____________. | internal, thermostat |
| The engine-driven _____________-____________ pump circulates seawater in the engine's raw-water cooling system. The pump's ______________ is an important spare part to have on board. | raw-water, impeller |
| List four factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power: _____________, ____________, _______________, _____________. | tank capacity, engine rpm, wind and waves, current, marine growth, vessel loading |
| List at least four repair items and spares that should be carried in addition to the boat's basic tool kit: ____________, ________________, _______________, _________________. | cable ties, duct tape, WD-40, multimeter, short lines, impeller, fuel filters, engine oil, halyard, shackles, cotter pins/rings, sail-repair tape |
| The __________- style mainsail is hoisted with a halyard, when an in mast furling mainsail is deployed using the _____________. | classic, outhaul |
| When setting a roller furling jib, it is important to control the rate at which the sail deploys by taking a turn of the ___________ line around a winch to prevent overrides from occurring in the furling _____________. | furling, drum |
| Overpowered sails create excessive ______________- to which a boat responds by turning into the wind. This response is known as ____________ _____________. | heeling, weather helm |
| To maintain a straight course with excessive weather helm, it is necessary to hold the ______________ at a large angle, which causes drag and slows the boat. | rudder |
| When sailing on a broad reach in gusts, steer farther downwind to reduce the __________ wind speed. | apparent |
| In constant true-wind conditions, as you head up from a downwind course to an _____________ course you will experience more______________ due to increased apparent wind, and it may be necessary to ____________ the sails. | upwind, heeling, reef |
| When sailing downwind, a ______________ holds the boom to leeward to stop it swinging around in lumpy seas and to prevent an accidental ____________. | preventer, jibe |
| Prior to reefing, it is possible to de-power the sails by any or all three methods: decreasing the sails' angle of ____________, adding _______________, and flattening the sails. | attack, twist |
| Prepare your boat and crew for heavy weather by securely stowing gear, donning ______________, harnesses and __________, and adjusting the sail plan by ____________. | PFDs (or life jackets), tethers, reefing |
| ___________ is a technique using the engine and mainsail only; it uses the increased ___________wind to contribute towards both ___________ and stability. | Motorsailing, apparent, speed |
| A skipper is responsible for the safety of the ____________ and ___________ while he may delegate tasks to an experienced _____________, the skipper will always be held responsible. | crew, boat, crewmember |
| List at least four important items of emergency equipment that should be located and checked before departure: ________________, _______________, _______________, __________________. | life jackets (or PFDs), fire extinguishers, horn, VHF radio, bilge pumps |
| When controlling a dockline from on board, take at least one _____________ around a cleat to take the load and avoid rope burns. | turn |
| When docking or undocking under power, the two primary factors to assess are __________ and _____________. | wind, current |
| The flow of water generated by the propeller is called ___________________. | prop wash |
| The tendency for the stern of the boat with a right-handed prop to move to ___________ when reverse gear is first engaged is called ______________ _____________. | port, prop walk |
| To make a 180-degree turn in a limited space you must preform a ____________ __________. On a boat with right-handed prop, this entails turning to starboard with alternating bursts of ___________ and _______________ power. | standing turn, forward, reverse |
| When you encounter adverse wind conditions during docking or undocking, the use of ____________ lines as well as the engine and the ______________ will help you control the boat. | spring, rudder |
| List three indicators that your anchor may be dragging: _____________, ____________, or __________________. | vibrating anchor chain, change in range or bearings, closeness to another vessel |
| Two anchors set from the bow 45 to 60 degrees apart is called a _______________ __________. This method maximizes holding power and reduces _________________. | forked moor, swing |
| When approaching a mooring buoy, preparation and _____________ between skipper and ______________ are essential for a perfect pick up. | planning (or communication), crew |
| The VHF radio is the primary means for making urgent communications. The Three levels of urgent calls are ____________ for life-threatening situations, ____________ for non-life threatening situations and _____________ for navigation or weather hazards. | Mayday, Pan Pan, Securite |
| The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), published under the title _________ _________, establish actions to prevent collisions. Nevertheless, Rule 2 states that ____________ is responsible for avoiding a collision. | Navigation Rules, everyone |
| At night, a sailboat under sail may show a masthead ______________ light alone. If under power, a boat must show a white ____________ light above deck-level sidelights. | tricolor, steaming (or masthead) |
| Before towing a dinghy, remove loose gear and tilt or remove the ________. When towing, use a _______ towline, attach the dingy securely to the sailboat and tow it at a _____ behind the boat appropriate for the conditions. | outboard, sturdy, distance |
| When arriving in a foreign country, you must fly the _______ flag just below your starboard spreader. After clearing _________ & _________, you must lower it and fly the nation's courtesy flag in its place. | Q flag, customs, immigration |
| A large-scale chart shows a small geographic are in _________ detail. A small-scale chart shows a large area in __________ detail. | great, less |
| To measure the distance between two points on a nautical chart, span your dividers between the two points, then measure on the ______________ scale, where 1 minute = 1 ____________ ___________. | latitude, nautical mile |
| If the distance between waypoints A & B on your course is 18 nm and your speed is 5 knots, your Estimated Time Enroute is _______ hours. If you depart A at 0845, your ETA at B will be __________. | 3.6, 12:21 |
| Your direction of intended travel is called the _____________, but the path that the boat actually follows is the ________. A properly calculated and steered _________ will allow your course and track to be the same. | course, track, heading |
| Dead reckoning uses the boat's __________, _________, and time elapsed to determine DR position. A DR position does not incorporate ________ or leeway. | heading, speed, current |
| The intersection of two or more ______________ __________ ___________ gives a fix, which is the calculated position of the boat. | lines of position (or LOPs) |
| When navigation with a GPS plotter, it's important to use the appropriate ________ to ensure you have the correct level of detail for safety. | zoom |
| The vertical datum form which soundings are referenced on NOAA charts is _________ _____________ __________ ___________. On British Admiralty charts, the vertical datum is ________ __________ _________. | Mean Lower Low Water, Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| In the Northern hemisphere mid-latitudes, wind circulates clockwise and outward from a ________- pressure system, and counterclockwise and into a ____________ - pressure system. | High, Low |
| Using the rule of 15s, state the lower threshold wind speeds for: Small Craft Advisory _________, gale ____________, storm _________ and hurricane _____________. | 20kt, 35kt, 50kt, 65kt |
| ____________ fog forms on clear nights with ____________ wind, and will burn off with the sun or dissipate in the wind. A fog that requires wind to transport warm air over cold water, and may persist even in strong wind is called ________ fog. | radiation, calm, advection |
| List at least three actions to take when navigating in low visibility: __________, ___________, _______________. | take a fix, plot a course, slow down, make sound signals, hoist a radar reflector |
| Synoptic-scale describes weather patterns over a large area, but local winds may be strongly influenced by local factors such as ___________. | terrain |
| An onshore breeze, driven by differential heating of land and sea, that may enhance or diminish the synoptic wind, is called a ___________ _____________. | sea breeze |
| List three measures to prevent seasickness: _____________, _______________, ____________. Symptoms can be improved by taking the helm and scanning the __________. | rest, hydration, anti-seasickness medication, horizon |
| Contents of a marine first-aid kit depend upon the number of _______________ and the distance from _____________ assistance. | crew, medical |
| While a hypothermic crewmember should be treated by ________ warming, a patient with heat exhaustion needs rapid ___________ and hydration. | slow, cooling |
| Distress signals are used to attract ____________ when you need assistance. In coastal waters, the best communicate with rescue authorities is with your ____________ _______________. You can pinpoint visually for rescuers by using __________. | attention, VHF radio, flares |
| Should you be involved in a boating accident, you are required to make a formal report to the USCG if injuries are beyond ____________ ____________ or damages exceed ___________. | first aid, $2,000 |
| Rendering assistance to another _____________ at sea is required by law. However, assistance should never exceed your level of capability and ___________. | individual, training |
| Your choice of MOB maneuver depends on the boat's point of ___________, the wind and _____________ conditions, and the skill and experience of those on board. | sail, sea |
| The final approach for a Man Overboard recovery should be on a _________ ________ to control boat speed and to stop to __________________ of the MOB. | close reach, windward |
| If your propeller becomes fouled while motoring, your first action should be to shift to ____________ gear. If the line is tightly wrapped, turn the ___________ _________ from inside the boat may free the line. | neutral, prop shaft |
| If the diesel engine runs at irregular rpm, falters, and stops, the problem is due to an interruption in the ___________ supply, probably due to a clogged primary fuel _____________. | fuel, filter |
| Lack of cooling water will result in the engine __________. Stop the engine immediately and check for debris or obstruction in the ___________ - ____________ _____________. | overheating, raw-water strainer |
| In the event of a steering failure, determine if you can steer with the autopilot. If you can't, fit the emergency ___________ into the top of the rudder stock. | tiller |
| Upon grounding under sail, your first action should be to ______________ the sails. If grounding under power, immediately shift into ____________ gear. | de-power the sails, neutral |
| List three common sources of onboard fires: _______________, ________________, ____________. | electrical, engines, fuel leaks, galley |
| Upon discovering water in the cabin, your first response should be to ensure the __________________ _____________ are on and working, and then to ____________ the water to establish if the leak is fresh water or seawater. | bilge pumps, taste |
| Duty rotation is not only a great way to share the load, but also provides those new to cruising with _____________ and _______________. | training, experience |
| When bringing provisions on board, leave the _________________ behind as they might contain insects and their eggs. | cardboard boxes |
| Conserve the cold air in the fridge with tactical food stowage: plan meals so you eat the most ____________- items first, and _________ rummaging by packing meal items together. | perishable, minimize (or avoid) |
| Stow heavy sealed beverage items as ____________ in the boat as possible, and replenish the beverage cooler from this stock. | low |
| Skippers should plan on _____________ ___________ gallon of drinking water per person per day, and __________ gallons of water per day for bathing, dishes, etc. | one half (1/2), five |
| To keep batteries properly charged, expect to run the diesel engine at least ____________ hours per day. | two |
| List three measures to help conserve domestic battery power: ______________, __________, ______________ . | switch off lights, use personal reading light, switch off fans, run fridge only when charging |
| Good Practices towards maintaining a clean and happy boat include a daily seawater washdown of the _____________, wiping the saloon table, and wiping up ______________ | cockpit, spills |
| Before allowing crew to swim off of the boat, deploy the __________ ____________ and check for strong currents or shallow depths. Swim with a buddy, or post a ________________. | swim ladder, lookout |
| Cruising etiquette involves observing courtesies, including asking __________ to board or raft against another boat, and giving fishermen and raceboats room to ___________. | permission, maneuver |
| Flotillas offer a great way to gain experience by cruising in company with an experienced ___________ ___________ in new sailing grounds. | flotilla leader |
| When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by _________ (heading up until the gust pasts) or ease the __________ using the sheet or traveler. | feathering (or luffing), mainsail |
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