MCQ

1 "When three power driven vessels are meeting, as shown in the diagram, so as to involve risk of collison:

a. Vessel ""A"" gives way to vessel ""B""
b. Vessel ""A"" gives way to vessel ""C""
c. Vessel ""A"" gives way to vessel ""B"" and ""C""

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
2 "When two power driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision as shown in the diagram, if vessel ""X"" fails to take appropriate action to avoid collision:

a. Vessel ""Y should alter to port to avoid collision
b. Vessel ""Y"" should stop or slow down or alter to starboard
c. Vessel ""Y"" should stand on

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
3 "A vessel using a Traffic Separation Scheme shall:

a. Use high powered engines
b. So far as practicable keep near to a traffic separation line or separation zone
c. Proceed in appropriate traffic lane in the general direction of traffic flow for that lane

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
4 "A vessel using a Traffic Separation Scheme shall:

a. So far as practicle keep clear of a trafic separation line of separation zone
b. So far as practicle stay near to a traffic separation line or separation zone
c. Use high powered engines

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
5 "A vessel shall so far as practicle avoid crossing traffic lanes, but if obliged to do so shall:

a. Cross at as small angle to the general direction of traffic flow as is safe and practicable
b. Cross as nearly as practiclable at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow
c. Use high speed powered engines

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
6 "When a sailing vess ""S"" is meeting head-on with a power-driven vessel, ""P"" so as to involve risk of collision:

a. Both vessel ""S"" and ""P"" shall alter course to starboard
b. Vessel ""S"" should give way to vessel ""P""
c. Vessel ""P"" should give way to vessel ""S""

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
7 "When a power-driven vessel ""P"" proceeding along a fairway meets a fishing vessel ""F"" crossing the fairway:

a. Vessel ""F"" should give way to vessel ""P""
b. Vessel ""P"" should give way to vessel ""F""
c. Both vessels should give way to each other

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
8 "Where a power-driven vessel ""X"" is overtaking power-driven vessel ""Y"", if vessel ""X"" fails to take effective action to avoid collision:

a. Vessel ""Y"" should hold her course & speed
b. Both vessel ""X"" & ""Y"" should give way to each other
c. Vessel ""Y"" should take action to avoid collision
" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
9 "A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall sound:

a. One prolonged blast
b. Two prolonged blasts
c. Three prolonged blasts

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
10 "Where two power-driven vessels ""X"" & ""Y"" are crossing, so as to involve risk of collision:

a. Vessel ""Y"" should give way to vessel ""X""
b. Vessel ""X"" should give way to vessel ""Y""
c. Both vessels should give way to each other

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
11 "When a sailing vessel ""S"" and a power-driven vessel ""P"" are crossing, so as to involve risk of collision:

a. Vessel ""S"" should avoid crossing ahead & alter her course to starboard
b. Vessel ""P"" should stand-on
c. Vessel ""P"" should give way to vessel ""S""

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
12 "When a vessel ""X"", restricted in her ability to manoeuvre, meets power-driven vessel ""Y"", if there is a risk of collision:

a. Vessel ""Y"" should give way to vessel ""X""
b. Vessel ""X"" should give way to vessel ""Y""
c. Both vessels should give way to each other

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
13 "Every vessel shall at all times determine if any risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt:

a. Such risk shall be deemed not to exist
b. Such risk shall be deemed to exist
c. Stop the engine immediately

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
14 "A vessel of less than 20 metres in length or a sailing vessel shall:

a. Avoid crossing the channel or the fairway
b. Not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within the narrow channel or fairway
c. Impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within the narrow channel or fairway

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
15 "In a narrow channel, a pleasure craft should remain as is safe and practical:

a. On the port side of the channel
b. On the starboard side of the channel
c. In the middle of the channel
d. Anywhere in the channel

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
16 "A power-driven vessel ""P"" making way and a fishing vessel ""F"" engaged in fishing crossing so as to involve risk of collision:

a. Vessel ""P"" should give way to vessel ""F""
b. Vessel ""F"" should give way to vessel ""P""
c. Both vessels should give way to each other

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
17 "Every vessel that is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall:

a. Sound and hail for right
b. Stay on course and alter as necessary
c. So far as possible take early and substantial action to keep well clear

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
18 "A ""Vessel Not Under Command"" means:

a. Made fast ashore
b. Mechanical breakdown
c. Vessel is engaged in special operations

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
19 "The navigational lights shall be displayed:

a. Between sunset and sunrise and during all conditions of restricted visibility
b. Between sunset and sunrise only
c. When it is dark

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
20 "When a vessel is overtaking another at night, she would be able to see only the _______ of that vessel.

a. Green, red and white lights (masthead light and side lights)
b. Red and green lights (side lights)
c. White light only (stern light)
" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
21 "The shape of a day-mark vessel as shown is recognised as:

a. Vessel constrained by her draught
b. Vessel not under command
c. Vessel restricted in her ability to manouevre

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
22 "For a pilot vessel on duty at night, the masthead light can be recognised as :

a. Red over white
b. White over red
c. White over white

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
23 "The lights of the vessel at night as shown is:

a. Vessel constrained by her draught
b. Vessel not under command
c. Vessel restricted by her ability to manouevre

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
24 "A vessel at anchor by night shall exhibit where it can best be seen:

a. A white light at the fore part of the vessel
b. A white light at the aft of the vessel
c. A white light at the fore part of the vessel and side lights (red & green)

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
25 "At night, what light will be seen on a power boat converging on the port bow? What light does ""B"" see?

a. One white light only
b. Red, green and white lights only
c. Green and white lights only
" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
26 "At night, a power driven vessel sees a red and a green light only directly ahead of her. What action does she take?

a. Alter course to starboard immediately
b. Alter course to port immediately
c. Take appropriate action to avoid collision as the vessel ahead is a sailing vessel

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
27 "A towing vessel ""T"" is involved in a crossing situation with a power driven vessel ""P"". So as to involve risk of collision:

a. Vessel ""T"" should give way to vessel ""P""
b. Vessel ""P"" should give way to vessel ""T""
c. Both vessels should give way to each other

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
28 "What fog signals does a power driven vessel making way sound in or around an area of restricted visibility?

a. 1 prolonged blast at interval of not more than 2 minutes
b. 2 prolonged blast at interval of not more than 2 minutes
c. 3 prolonged blast at interval of not more than 2 minutes

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
29 "What fog signals does a power driven vessel underway by not making way sound in or around an area of restricted visibility?

a. 1 prolonged blast at interval of not more than 2 minutes
b. 2 prolonged blast at interval of not more than 2 minutes
c. 3 prolonged blast at interval of not more than 2 minutes

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
30 "What is the colour and characteristics of the towing light?

a. White and same as the masthead light
b. Yellow and same as the stern light
c. Orange and same as the stern light

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
31 "You hear the fog signals of a vessel making way ahead of your beam in an area of restricted visibility. She sounds close and there is possibility a risk of collision. You should:

a. Slow down and alter course to starboard
b. Slow down and alter course to port
c. Proceed ahead and confirm that there is risk of collision before taking action

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
32 "At night, you see a crossing vessel displaying two red lights in a vertical line. What action should you take?

a. If she is on the port bow, stand on
b. If she is on the starboard bow, give way
c. Give way regardless of her relative position

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
33 "When in sight of one another, a vessel altering course to starboard shall sound:

a. One short blast
b. Two short blasts
c. Three short blasts

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
34 "The following is a distress signal:

a. Jumping up and down on the upper deck continuously
b. Waving hands over the head continuously
c. Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
35 "A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre, a vessel not under command and a vessel constrained by her draught, shall sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes:

a. 1 prolonged blast followed by two short blasts
b. 2 prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts
c. 3 prolonged blasts

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
36 "In an overtaking situation where craft ""P"" continues her course and speed, craft ""S"" shall:

a. Alter her course and keep out of the way of craft ""P""
b. Maintain her course and craft ""P"" takes action to keep out of the way
c. Alter her course to starboard and craft ""P"" keeps out of the way of ""S""

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
37 "A power driven vessel making way shows the following lights:

a. Masthead light, side lights and stern light
b. Masthead light, side lights
c. Masthead light and stern light

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
38 "A power driven vessel over 50 metres in length underway, shall exhibit the following lights:

a. One masthead light + sidelights + stern light
b. Two masthead light + sidelights + stern light
c. Three masthead light + sidelights + stern light

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
39 "What does the combine lantern consist of?

a. Port and starboard sidelights
b. Port, starboard and stern lights
c. Port, starboard and masthead lights

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
40 "Which of the following craft makes use of the combine lantern?

a. Power driven vessel less than 7 metres
b. Power driven vessel less than 20 metres
c. Sailing vessel less than 20 metres

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
41 "For a power boat moving head on towards a sailing craft underway, which type of lights would you see on the sailing craft?

a. Stern light
b. Side lights
c. Port, starboard and masthead lights

" Answer "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
42 "When a power driven vessel ""P"" proceeding along a fairway meets a fishing vessel ""F"" cfossing the fairway:

a. Vessel ""F"" should give way to vessel ""P""
b. Vessel ""P"" should give way to vessel ""F""
c. Both vessels should give way to each other
d. ""P"" should give way if ""F"" is engaged in fishing

"
43 "According to the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, a vessel proceeding through a narrow channel in restricted visibility, what sound signal should a vessel not making way give?

a. 1 short blast at interval of not more than 2 minutes
b. 1 prolonged blast at interval of not more than 2 minutes
c. 2 prolonged blast at interval of not more than 2 minutes
d. 3 prolonged blast at interval of not more than 2 minutes

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
44 "Sailing vessel and power driven vessel on a head-on or nearly head-on course:

a. Sailing vessel stands on
b. Power driven vessel stands on
c. Both vessels stand on
d. Both vessels give way

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
45 "A vessel at anchor by day shall exhibit where it can best be seen:

a. A black diamond at the front end of the vessel
b. A black ball at the front end of the vessel
c. 2 black balls at the front end of the vessel

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
46 "A power driven vessel making way in an area of restricted visibility would sound the fog signal by a prolonged blast at intervals of not more than:

a. 1 minutes
b. 2 minutes
c. 3 minutes
d. 4 minutes

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
47 "According to the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, a ""proper lookout"" is:

a. A lookout that makes a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision
b. A good lookout
c. A lookout all around at all the time

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
48 "According to the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, a ""vessel constrained by her draught"" is to show by day:

a. A black diamond
b. A black cone
c. A black cylinder

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
49 "The words ""making way"" mean:

a. Drifting
b. Moving through the water
c. Not at anchor, make fast to the shore, or aground
d. Craft stopped

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
50 "The nautical term ""beam"" means:

a. Forward
b. Aft
c. The greatest width
d. Across the vessel

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
51 "The term ""astern"" means:

a. At the rear, behind the vessel
b. Across the vessel
c. In front of the vessel

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

A"
52 """Underway"" means:

a. Craft is stopped
b. Craft is at anchor
c. Craft not at anchor, make fast to the shore or aground
d. Craft is moving through the water

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
53 "The relative bearing shown at the position X is:

a. Port bow
b. Starboard bow
c. Starboard quarter

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
54 "An equipment which is important both in routine and emergency is:

a. First aid kit
b. Anchor
c. Navigational lights
d. Fire extinguisher

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
55 "A life saving appliance that must be present on-board is:

a. First aid kit
b. A bilge pump
c. An electric torch
d. A red hand flare

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

D"
56 "As required by PSA regulations, all craft must carry:

a. Food and drinks
b. First aid kit
c. Fuel
d. Rubbish bin

" aa "Wrong. Correct answer is:

D"
57 "What does NIPS stand for?

a. Ans: Navigation Improvement Points System

"
58 "An open pleasure craft licensed to carry eight persons must be equipped with a minimum of _____ life buoys?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
59 "Red hand flare in a pleasure craft is to be used only for the purpose of:

a. A vessel down with mechanical breakdown
b. A vessel that has run out of fuel
c. A vessel experiencing an emergency or distress
d. A vessel in trouble

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
60 "A short length of chain should be attached to the anchor and enough cable or line used to ensure that the pull of the anchor is:

a. Vertical
b. Horizontal
c. At a large angle
d. At a small angle

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
61 "One of the most suitable fire fighting appliances to be carried onboard your vessel is:

a. Sand box
b. Fire axe
c. Fire blanket
d. Portable fire extinguisher

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

D"
62 "The under mentioned area is out of bounds to pleasure craft:

a. Sinki Fairway
b. Marina Bay
c. Pandan River
d. Sister's Fairway

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
63 "Question deleted

"
64 "A Port Master's written permission is required to enter, transit, or moor in:

a. Keppel Harbour
b. Rochor Canal
c. Johore River
d. Pandan River

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
65 "Selegie Beacon is situated near:

a. East Jurong Fairway
b. Sinki Fairway
c. Sister's Fairway
d. Jong Fairway

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
66 "Where is Cyrene Reef?

a. Near East Keppel Fairway
b. Near Sinki Fairway
c. Near West Jurong Fairway
d. Near Selat Sinki

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
67 "The island marked ""X"" is:

a. Pulau Sudong
b. Pulau Sebarok
c. Pulau Sakra
d. Pulau Hantu

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
68 "Pulau Tekong is situated at _______ of Singapore.

a. North
b. South
c. East
d. West

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
69 "Question deleted

"
70 "The lighthouse marked ""X"" is:

a. Raffles Lighthouse
b. Sultan Shoal Lighthouse
c. Bedok Lighthouse
d. Horsburgh Lighthouse

" a Correct
71 "The Dangerous Goods Landing Jetty is situated at:

a. East Coast Highway
b. West Coast Highway
c. Bukit Timah Expressway
d. Tuas Jetty

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

D"
72 "The areas for water skiing and pleasure boating are:

a. Pulau Serangoon
b. Pulau Seletar and Selat Pauh
c. Pulau Tekong
d. Kallang Basin

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
73 "No pleasure craft is permitted to enter, transit or moor within this area except with the written permission of the Port Master:

a. Sungei Pandan
b. Sungei Seletar
c. Singapore River

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
74 "Selat Sengkir is a __________.

a. Water skiing area
b. Restricted area
c. Prohibited area
d. Anchorage area

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
75 "Pulau Sebarok is at the _________ of Singapore.

a. North
b. South
c. East
d. West

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
76 "Selat Sengkir is a prohibited area at _______________.

a. Pulau Serangoon
b. Pulau Brani
c. Pulau Sudong
d. Pulau Sinki

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
77 "The action to be taken when a man falls overboard while the boat is making way is immediately to:

a. Turn the stern away from the person by putting the helm over towards the side he has fallen and quickly throw him a life buoy
b. Shout for help
c. Stop the vessel at once
d. Slow down the vessel and throw him a life buoy

" a Correct
78 "If there is a mechanical breakdown at a narrow channel or fairway:

a. Anchor the vessel
b. Shout/call for help
c. Move the vessel to the side of the channel, keep clear of the traffic and anchor the vessel
d. Signal for help

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
79 "No pleasure craft shall be permitted to:

a. Carry passengers but crew
b. Go alongside any public jetty
c. Tow a parachute or hang glider
d. Exceed the channel speed limits

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
80 "In the event of a break-up, damage or loss of the pleasure craft, the owner or master shall report to the Port Master within:

a. 12 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 36 hours
d. 48 hours

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

D"
81 "In the event of abandonment:

a. Send out distress signals, make sure that the position is correct and clearly stated, ensure all persons are wearing life jackets
b. Swim to the nearest shore
c. Ensure that all persons are wearing lifejackets
d. Stay with the boat

" a Correct
82 "Buoys and beacons are used to indicate:

a. Fairways for vessels to navigate
b. Entry to ports
c. Dangers to navigation
d. Narrow channels and fairways

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
83 "The Port Hand Buoy or beacon is marked by:

a. The colour red and red lights
b. The colour red and green lights
c. The colour green and green lights
d. The colour red and white lights

" a Correct
84 "The colour of the starboard buoy is:

a. Red
b. Green
c. Yellow

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
85 "A beacon is a ___________ marked for safe navigation.

a. Floating marker
b. Fixed structure
c. Green buoy
d. Red buoy

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
86 "Buoys and beacons are used to indicate:

a. Fairways for vessels to navigate
b. Entry to ports
c. Dangers to navigation
d. Narrow channels and fairways

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

D"
87 "No owner or master of a pleasure craft shall cause or permit the pleasure craft to carry a greater number of persons than the number allowed. The number of persons permitted to be carried is:

a. 12 passengers
b. 10 passengers
c. 8 passengers
d. As shown on the boat licence

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

D"
88 "Action to be taken in the event that two vessels are involved in a collision is:

a. Report to the police immediately
b. Determine risk of sinking, if not attend to any injury
c. If the hulls are locked together, separate them
d. Wear life jackets and abandon the craft immediately

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
89 "Tidal height / stream information can be obtained from:

a. Changi Meteorological station
b. PSA Port Master's Office
c. Singapore Tide Table and Port Information
d. Police Coast Guard

" a "Wrong. Correct answeris:

C"
90 "The top mark of an Isolated Danger Mark is:

a. One black ball
b. Two black balls in a vertical line
c. Three black balls in a vertical line
d. One diamond

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
91 "An Isolated Danger Mark implies that:

a. You can only pass south of the mark
b. You can only pass north of the mark
c. You have navigable water all around

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
92 "You can recognise a buoy or beacon by day by her:

a. Colour, shape and size
b. Colour, shape and top mark
c. Colour, size and top mark
d. Colour, top mark and position

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
93 "Serangoon Harbour, south of Pulau Ubin restricts:

a. Wind surfing activities
b. Swimming and surfing activities
c. All sailing activities
d. All sailing and canoeing activities

" a Correct
94 "No pleasure craft is permitted to stay alongside:

a. Any restricted jetty or wharf
b. Any public jetty or wharf
c. Any private jetty or wharf
d. None of the above

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
95 "3 life saving equipment on board a vessel are:

a. Life buoy, lifejacket and bucket
b. Life buoy, lifejacket and torch
c. Life buoy, lifejacket and red hand flares
d. Life buoy, lifejacket and rubbish bin

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
96 "What is the draught of the vessel?

a. Depth of ship below water
b. Depth of ship above water
c. Whole depth of ship

" a Correct
97 "Name the island whereby a powered pleasure craft is prohibited to go near when the red flag is raised on the summit of the island.

a. Pulau Tekukor
b. Selat Singkir
c. Pulau Sebarok
d. Pulau Seraya

" a Correct
98 "Which is the area listed below where wind surfing is prohibited?

a. Nanas Channel
b. East Johore Straits (Serangoon Harbour)
c. Changi Point
d. West Johore Straits

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
99 "What does nautical term ""Freeboard"" mean?

a. The height of the hull beneath the water
b. The height of the hull above the water
c. The overall height of the hull
d. The overall height of the vessel

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
100 "What is ""Aft""?

a. Towards the front
b. Towards the beam
c. Towards the stern
d. Towards the top

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
101 "Registration of the boat number should be printed clearly:

a. On the engine
b. On the top of the boat
c. At the port and starboard bow and inside the vessel
d. At the stern

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
102 "At what distance should any vessel keep away from a vessel displaying quarantine, customs or immigration signal:

a. 200 metres
b. 300 metres
c. 400 metres
d. 500 metres

" a Correct
103 "The weight of the anchor in kilograms should be:

a. Twice the length of the boat in kilograms
b. One and a half times the length of the boat in kilogram
c. As much as possible

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
104 "The word used by radiotelephony to indicate distress is:

a. SOS
b. PAN
c. Help
d. Mayday

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

D"
105 "The flag ""A"" in the international code means:

a. I have diver down in the water. Keep well clear at slow speed
b. I am waiting for port clearance
c. Keep well clear of me

" a Correct
106 "A pleasure craft towing a person on water ski shall:

a. Be specially licensed
b. Have a driver and a lookout
c. Be very fast
d. Have a outboard engine

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
107 "Keel of a craft is:

a. The deepest projection of the hull
b. The upper deck
c. The foremost deck
d. The mast

" a Correct
108 "Windward side means:

a. In the direction of the wind
b. Away from the wind
c. Calm, with no wind

" a Correct
109 "Leeward sidee is that side of a craft which is:

a. Towards the wind
b. Into the wind
c. On the sheltered side away from the wind
d. Calm, with no wind

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
110 "What is a ""Fix""?

A. One transit bearing
b. Two transit bearings
c. One position line
d. Three position lines

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

D"
111 "What is the definition of this symbol?

a. A beacon
b. A lighthouse
c. A buoy
d. A transit

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
112 "What is the meaning of the abbreviation, 72?

a. 7.2 metres in height
b. 7.2 metres of water depth below chart datum
c. 7.2 metres of water depth
d. 7.2 metres from the shore line

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
113 "What is a clearing bearing?

a. Clearance from the custom department
b. Bearing of the track
c. Bearings to indicate dangers to navigation

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
114 "What is this symbol?

a. A buoy
b. A beacon
c. A lighthouse
d. A transit

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
115 "What is the function of the ""Compass Rose""?

a. To get the bearing of a track
b. To measure the distance
c. To get the latitude and longitude of a position

" a Correct
116 "What is the PSA Grid position of ""X""?

a. 2015A
b. 2015B
c. 2015C
d. 2015D

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
117 "A ""reef"" on a chart is defined by:

a. Symbol
b. Mc
c. Green colour with jagged edges
d. Yellow colour

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
118 "What does this symbol stand for?

a. Wreck
b. Rock
c. Beacon
d. Buoy

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
119 "For the safety of navigation:

a. Use the chart when the weather is bad
b. Use red ink to mark the route
c. Wrap your chart with plastic
d. Report to the Port Master, PSA if there is any changes to the chart

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

D"
120 "To measure the distance of your travel, you can use a divider against the ___________ to find out the distance:

a. Compass Rose
b. Latitude of the chart
c. Longitude of the chart
d. Slide distance ruler

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
121 "The operator of a pleasure craft who does not understand a symbol on the nautical chart should:

a. Stop immediately and anchor
b. Ask the operator of a passing boat for an explanation
c. Consult the explanation of symbols on the chart
d. Radio the Port Master

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
122 "What is the colour of the Special Mark Buoy?

a. Red
b. Green
c. Yellow
d. White

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
123 "What does the following symbol indicate on the chart?

A. Anchorage Area
b. Dumping Ground
c. Precautionary Ground

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
124 "What is the colour of a buoy for indication of dumping ground on the chart?

a. Yellow
b. White
c. Blue
d. Black

" a Correct
125 "What is the Grid Reference Number used for?

A. Easy reporting of position
b. For surveying purpose
c. For Coast Guard's usage

" a Correct
126 "What does the contour line indicate?

A. Depth of water is the same along the contour lines
b. Nature of seabed
c. Hill on the bottom of the seabed

" a Correct
127 "The depth of the water indicated on the chart is measured in:

a. Metres
b. Feet
c. Yards

" a Correct
128 "Sailing vessel ""X"" is overtaking power-driven vessel ""Y"" when power-driven ""Y"" suddenly turn towards sailing vessel ""X"" and the risk of collision is deemed to exist.

a. Sailing vessel ""X"" gives way
b. Power-driven vessel ""Y"" gives way
c. Both vessel give way to each other

" a Correct
129 "What is the colour of the buoys located at a recreation area?

a. Red
b. Green
c. Black
d. Yellow

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

D"
130 "Where is the danger zone located near a South Cardinal Mark?

a. North
b. South
c. East
d. West

" a Correct
131 "During daylight, a sailing vessel under sail and power, must display:

a. A black ball
b. A black triangle with the apex pointing upward
c. A black triangle with the apex pointing downward

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
132 "During daylight, a vessel displaying three black balls, as illustrated, is:

a. Not under command and not making way
b. Constrained by her draught
c. Restricted in her ability to manoeuvre
d. Aground

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

D"
133 "At night, a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre and not making way shall display three all round lights in a vertical line, and:

a. The three lights are red
b. The top and bottom lights are red and the middle light is white
c. The top two lights are red and the bottom light is white
d. the three lights are white

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
134 "When using the fairway, a powered pleasure craft should:

a. Keep to the extreme port side of the fairway, sound one prolonged blast when making a bend, and not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within the fairway to the greatest extent practicable
b. Keeping to the extreme starboard side of the fairway, sound one prolonged blast when making a bend, and not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within the fairway to the greatest extent practicable
c. Keep to the middle of the fairway
d. Use any part of the fairway

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
135 "What is the colour of the flag indicating a vessel carrying dangerous cargoes?

a. Blue
b. Red
c. Yellow

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
136 "What is the maximum speed of a pleasure craft when going up a narrow channel or river?

a. 10 knots
b. 7 knots
c. 5 knots

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
137 "What is the flag indicating that I have a diver down in the water?

a. Alpha Flag
b. Bravo Flag
c. Charlie Flag

" a Correct
138 "What is the colour of a quarantine flag?

a. Blue
b. Red
c. Yellow

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
139 "A short length of chain should be attached to the anchor and enough cable or line used to ensure that the pull of the anchor is:

a. Vertical
b. Horizontal
c. At right angle

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
140 "Vessel ""not under command"" by night should show:

a. 1 red light vertically
b. 2 red light vertically
c. 3 red light vertically

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
141 "You see a vessel with two vertical red lights and two horizontal white lights. She is:

a. Not under command
b. Not under command at anchor
c. Aground

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
142 "The lights of a vessel as shown below is recognised as:

a. Vessel constrained by her draught
b. Vessel not under command
c. Vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
143 "In the PSA regulations, one life buoy is for how many persons onboard?

a. Two persons
b. Three persons
c. Four persons

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
144 "The owner or master of every pleasure craft who found any break-up, damage, accidental or loss of the pleasure craft must report within 48 hours to the:

a. Marine Police
b. Port Master, PSA
c. Custom Officer

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
145 "The first thing you must do as a boater when you recover a drowned unconscious person is to:

a. Report to Marine Police
b. Send him to hospital
c. Apply resuscitation immediately

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
146 """Abeam"" in the nautical term means:

a. Behind, towards the stern or rear end
b. High up, up on the mast
c. At right angle to the fore and aft line of the vessel

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
147 "The colour of the starboard sidelight is:

a. Red
b. Green
c. Yellow

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
148 "You sighted a sailing vessel at night underway with a white light which is her:

a. Stern light
b. Anchoring light
c. Mast head light

" a Correct
149 "A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall navigate with particular alertness and caution, and shall:

a. Keep her course near to the outer limit of the channel or bend which lies on her starboard side and sound one prolong blast
b. Keep her course which lies on her port side and sound two prolonged blasts
c. If permit to avoid using narrow channel and a bend

" a Correct
150 "Vessels ""A"", ""B"" and ""C"" are meeting as shown in the diagram. If there is a risk of collision exist:

a. Vessel ""C"" gives way to ""B"" but not ""A""
b. Vessel ""B"" gives way to ""C""
c. Vessel ""A"" gives way to ""C""

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
151 "What does a powered boad do which has the right of way when a conflicting powered boat does not give way? What does ""Y"" do if ""X"" fails to give way?

A. ""Y"" should hold her course and speed
b. ""Y"" should stop or slow down and avoid altering to port
c. ""Y"" should drop her anchor immediately

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
152 "The most important part in safe navigation in a channel is;

a. Good speed at all times
b. To keep in the middle of the channel
c. Good lookout, safe speed and good judgement
d. To use a high speed engine

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
153 "When two vessels are in such a position that one is overtaking the other:

a. The overtaking vessel will keep clear of the vessel being overtaken
b. The vessel being overtaken will keep clear
c. Neither vessel need to keep clear
d. One vessel should stop

" a Correct
154 "When two pleasure craft are meeting head-on or nearly head-on, so as to involve risk of collision, the action is:

a. Each vessel should alter course to port
b. Each vessel should stop
c. Each vessel should alter course to starboard
d. Each vessel should pass as close as possible

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
155 "The suitable length of anchor rope letting go is:

a. Three times the depth of water
b. Six times the depth of water
c. Nine times the depth of water

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

B"
156 "The boaters can find out the information about tidal condition from

a. Newspaper
b. Weather forecast
c. Singapore Tide Tables & Port Information

" a "Wrong. Correct answer is:

C"
157 "How would you know there is a live firing going on at Southern Islands when you are cruising near the islands?

a. Sighted red flags flying at the summits of the live firing islands
b. From the TV or radio announcement
c. From the newspaper

" a Correct
158 "What is the minimum number of red hand flares we must have onboard pleasure craft?

a. Three
b. Two
c. One

" a Correct