Multiple Choice Test

RESCUE BOAT OPERATIONS Final Exam EXAM 1

NAME ______DATE ______

MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST

INSTRUCTIONS: This is a multiple-choice test. For each of the following questions or statements, draw a circle around the letter preceding the one best answer.

EXAMPLE: Methods and operating procedures which reduce fire, water and smoke damage during and after a fire is

a. overhaul b. ventilation c. extinguishment d. salvage

**NOTE: Complete statements or questions have Upper Case Caps with proper terminal punctuation. Incomplete or open questions have lower case letters and no terminal punctuation. Compare Question #1 (Complete) against Question #2 (Incomplete). **

1. From the following list ; circle five things that should be carried at all times on vessels less than 26 FT.?

B-1 Fire Extinguisher Throw Device VHF Radios and sound signals Approved vest for each occupant Visual distress signals Boat Hooks Dock Lines Chart Books Flashlights Medical Kit Gear Bags and PPE for each Rescuer Victim Kit Tow devices Anchor Oars Rescue Knives Spare Parts

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2. What is a Coxswain / boat operator required to do at all times when the boat is underway?

a. Monitor VHF 16 b. Use the Running Lights c. Maintain a proper lookout d. Assign crew roles

3. Sound Signal are required for all boats and must be heard for up to a half mile and could be which of the following?

a. Air Horn b. Whistle c. Megaphone d. Metal Pot e. All the above

4. When operating a vessel and another vessel is approaching which vessel is the Stand On vessel?

a. The vessel on the right b. The biggest vessel c. The vessel on the left d. A sail boat under sail

5. Water Rescue PPE for Body and Head Protection includes the following?

a. Helmet b. Life Vest c. Wet or Dry Suit d. Water Rescue Gloves e. All the above

6. When Preparing a rescue Boat Trailer the Inspection includes the following?

a. Attaching the Wiring Harness and checking lights b. Securing Tie Downs and safety chains c. Locking the hitch d. Checking Ball and bearing assembly e. All the above

7. Some Key safety Points when Operating a Rescue Boat include the following?

a. Prepare and Test the vessel b. Maintain 100 feet when behind other Water Rescue Craft c. Follow the Rules of the Road d. Pay attention to weather

8. Other agencies commonly responding to Water Rescue events include?

a. Fish and Game b. California Boating Department c. Coast Guard and Police d. Harbor Master / Patrol

9. What is the greatest negative when responding with an Inflatable Vessel?

a. Vessel is affected by wind and can tide b. Can be punctured c. Requires more training to operate competently d. Is hard to launch

10. Rigid hull boats such as the Boston Whaler 17 have many positives including?

a. Offer a stable platform b. Are heavier than an inflatable vessel c. Are stable and can carry more equipment d. Are costly and difficult to repair

11. River Rafts are used Primarily for Swift Water but can also be used for?

a. Shallow lakes or creeks b. Towing c. Casualty Collection and Ferrying Victims d. On the water logistics support

12. Bow bags should be carried on Rescue Boats and should carry the following?

a. Binoculars and VHF Radios b. Throw Bags c. Victim PFDs and warming gear d. Lifeguard Tow device e. All the above

13. Rescue Boat Operations include what three positions?

a. Boat Operator, Deckhand/Bowman, Swimmer b. Operator, Lookout, Deckhand c. Deckhand, Tillerman, lookout d. All the above

14. Paddling Inflatable boats or Rafts include the following commands?

a. River right or left b. Draw Stroke or Pry stroke c. Right or left d. Forward Paddle or Back Paddle

15. Two types of Flows confined to a river or channel are?

a. Laminar flow b. Turbulent flow c. Parallel flow d. Velocity Flow e. A and B

16. Hovering a Rescue Boat is best defined as the following?

a. Keeping the vessel off an area b. Becoming stationary in one spot while dynamic water flows around the vessel c. Rapidly moving a vessel across a body of water d. Positioning the vessel to flow freely in water

17. When Shoring a Rescue Vessel you must do the following?

a. Check the shore for a safe landing spot b. Slow and time your approach for a safe landing c. Trim the motor up at the correct time d. Keep crew in the vessel and balance the vessel e. Use the Bow line to secure the vessel f. All the above

18. When approaching other Vessel / boats who has highest right of way?

a. Vessels not under command b. Vessels that cant maneuver c. Vessels constrained by draft d. Fishing vessels e. Sailboats under sail f. Power or motorized vessels

19. Green can buoys or daymarks mark the ______when returning to port?

a. Right side of the channel b. Left side of the channel c. Safest part of the channel d. A safeway home at night

20. When preparing for a Rescue Mission the following should be considered?

a. Weather and tides b. Crew fitness and training c. Mission complexity d. File a float Plan and perform a GAR e. Inspect vessel and trailer f. Inventory all PPE and required equipment

21. What is the arm signal to communicate that the swimmer is “okay”?

a. clap your hands b. thumbs up c. tap top of head d. salute e. none of the above

22. What is the arm signal to communicate that the swimmer is ready and assistance is needed?

a. make your arms in an “X” b. circle your arms above your head c. clap your hands d. raise one arm above your head e. all of the above

23. A common rescue floatation device (RFD) that is used in rescue swimming is referred to

as a ______?

a. Peterson Tube b. Rescue Tube c. Rescue Can d. All of the above

24. Methods of communication with the rescue swimmer include which methods?

a. Whistle b. Hand or Arm signals c. Water Proof Radio d. Face to Face e. All of the above

25. Paddle commands include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. Forward paddle b. Right turn c. Back paddle d. U-Turn e. Left turn

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