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ASA 103 Exam V2 | Latest 2025/2026 Update | Questions and Answers | 100% Correct, Exams of Marine Engineering

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ASA 103 Exam V2 | Latest 2025/2026 Update |
Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Verified
Solutions | GRADED A.
Q: A _______ - ________ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of a scuppers or
walk through transom.
Answer:
self-bailing
Q: A ________ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables
Answer:
turnbuckle
Q: When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _______ side of the boat.
Answer:
windward
Q: Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed in the
______________.
Answer:
cockpit locker
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Q: A _______ - ________ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of a scuppers or

walk through transom.

Answer:

self-bailing

Q: A ________ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables

Answer:

turnbuckle

Q: When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _______ side of the boat.

Answer:

windward

Q: Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed in the

______________.

Answer:

cockpit locker

Q: If the wheel-steering system fails, then an ________ ________ may be fitted to the rudder post to

allow steering to resume.

Answer:

emergency tiller

Q: The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _________, where water may accumulate at lowest

point.

Answer:

bildge

Q: To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all ________ when leaving

the boat unattended.

Answer:

seacocks

Q: Type "B" fire extinguisher are used to combat _______ based fires.

Answer:

flammable liquid or petroleum

Q: Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that ______ is flowing out of the

_______ outlet.

Answer:

water, exhaust

Q: A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _______ supply.

Answer:

fuel

Q: When shifting from froward to reverse gear (or visa versa) it is critical to pause in the ________ for a

second or two to allow the engine to return to idel speed.

Answer:

nuetral

Q: The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop______.

Answer:

wash

Q: The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engines is in reverse gear is a

called prop______.

Answer:

walk

Q: When the engine is in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to

_______.

Answer:

port

Q: A vessel with divers in the water may display either a ____________ flag (red with diagonal white

stripe) or international code flag _______ (vertical white and blue swallowtail)

Answer:

recreational diver, "A"

Q: The two pieces that connect the rigging to the deck is called __________

Answer:

chainplate, turnbuckle

Q: Other than the federally required items, ASA recommends the following additional equipment be

carried on board.

Answer:

VHF radio, cell phone, spare lines, navigation charts, plotting tools, anchor, binoculars, knife, first-aid kit, tool kit, flashlight, radar reflector, boathook, softwood plugs, bilge pump, bucket

Q: The amount of oil in the auxiliary _______ may be checked by withdrawing the ______, wiping it

clean, then reinserting and removing again to check the level.

Answer:

engine, dipstick

Q: The raw-water _______ helps prevent grass, seaweed, and other undesirable debris from entering the

engine's _______ system.

Answer:

strainer, cooling

Q: To help prevent diesel fuel spills, it is better to fill the tank _______.

Answer:

slowly

Q: It is illegal to dump _______ anywhere in the ocean or inland waters.

Answer:

Plastic, fuel, oil

Q: Small items of food waste, paper, and glass may legally be discharged if the vessel is more than

______ miles offshore.

Answer:

three

Q: Most water-heater appliance have two ways of heating water; either from the engine's _______

system or from _______ electricity.

Answer:

cooling, shorepower

Q: A marine toilet must be connected to a _________ _______ device, which on most boats is a tank.

Answer:

marine sanitation holding

Q: When reefing the mainsail, once the new _______ is established, take up the ________ again until

the luff is tight, then establish the new _______.

Answer:

tack, halyard, clew

Q: It is easier to reef or furl the roller-furling jib while on a ______ ________ point of sail.

Answer:

broad reach

Q: Once the jib is reefed, the jibsheet car should be moved ______ to maintain balanced tension in the

leech and foot.

Answer:

jib, mainsail, beam, windward

Q: A vessel is considered to be overtaking another if it is approaching from within an arc of up to 22.

degrees abaft (behind) the _______ on either side of the vessel being overtaken. This total arc of 135 degrees fills the same sector as the _______ light.

Answer:

beam, stern

Q: Under the us Inland rules of Navigation, some sound signals (whistle blasts) are used to signal

_______ and require a _________.

Answer:

intent, response

Q: In a situation where two power-driven vessels are crossing, one short whistle blast means "I intent to

leave you on my _____ side". In an overtaking situation, one short whistle blast means " I intent to _____ you on your starboard side."

Answer:

port, pass

Q: If a vessel operating in inland water does not agree or understand the intent of another vessel, then it

would sound ______ short whistle blast. Three short whistle blasts means "I am engaging _______ gear"

Answer:

five, reverse

Q: Hoisting a _______ ________ will increase the likelihood of being seen by a vessel equipped with

radar.

Answer:

radar reflector

Q: Items that may cause interference with the proper functioning of the compass include these three

items.

Answer:

magnet, tools, flashlight, cell phone, speakers

Q: A distance of one nautical mile is equal to one _______ of latitude. One degree of latitude is equal to

______ nautical miles. Speed units are usually expressed in _________, which means "nautical miles per hour". Time units are expressed in ______ when using the equation distance = Speed x time.

Answer:

minute, sixty, knots, hours

Q: Important considerations for selecting an anchorage include: _________ from wind and waves,

________ room so as to not bump other boats, ______ type appropriate for the boat's ground tackle, and acceptable total ______ including any changes in tidal height.

Answer:

protection,swinging, bottom, depth

Q: To confirm an anchor has set properly, one can observe the anchor _____ for tautness and lack of

vibration. Looking ____ at a _______ of two aligned stationary objects can provide additional confirmation of a well set anchor.

Answer:

rode, abeam, range

Q: The first response to be taken to correct a dragging anchor is to increase the _____>

Answer:

scope

Q: As the anchor is being raised with power assist from the engine, the foredeck crew should point

_____ the direction of the anchor rode, so the helmsman knows which way to ______.

Answer:

toward, steer

Q: When parallel docking, it is preferable to bring the boat alongside the dock while heading _____ the

wind, if possible.

Answer:

into

Q: A ______ line is usually the first to be secured when docking, and the last to be cast off when

departing the dock.

Answer:

spring

Q: Fog often occurs when it is hot and _____ ashore and the water temperature is _________.

Answer:

humid, cool

Q: The greatest tidal range is usually observed during ______ tides, when the moon is either ______ or

new.

Answer:

spring, full

Q: As the tide comes in (tide height goes from low to high), a _______ current may be generated,

depending upon local geography. When the tide is going out, it is called an _______ current. If no current is flowing, it is said to be __________ water.

Answer:

flood, Ebb, slack

Q: When sailing in a current, the direction the current is flowing is called _________, and the drift is the

__________ of the current.

Answer:

set, speed

Q: If the boat runs aground, the first action to be taken is to ______ sheets if sailing, or shift the engine

to ________ if under power.

Answer:

ease, neutral

Q: A ________ is a portable anchor that can be used to help haul a boat off a grounding.

Answer:

kedge

Q: If the boat has a serious leak, the following action(s) should be performed immediately.

Answer:

notify crew, operate pumps, find the source of leek

Q: If the propeller becomes fouled, it is important to immediately shift the engine to _______ and stop

it.

Answer:

neutral

Q: A MOB in cold water should assume the _____ position so as to minimize loss of body heat.

Answer:

Heat Escape Lessening Position

Q: A person suffering from stage 2 (Moderate) Hypothermia should be treated this way.

Answer:

Remove wet clothing, cover head and body with blanket, hug with another person

Q: When planning a passage, it is important to identify alternative ________ in case of poor weather or

problems with the vessel.

Answer:

destinations

Q: Name at least five items of information that should be included in a skipper's pre-cruise and safety

briefing to crew and passengers.

Answer:

PFD, fire extinguisher, flares, vhf radio, itinerary, sailing controls, crew duties