Marine Licence Test - Victorian Boat Training and Licence Centre

Welcome to the Online Marine Licence Test

Tuesday,16th,September

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1. You are operating your vessel in a channel and see a large cargo ship approaching in the distance. What action must you take?

a. Stay in the centre of the channel keeping lookout and hold your position

b. Ensure your vessel does not impede or interfere with the passage of the ship, by keeping as far to the starboard (right-hand) side of the channel as is safe and practicable.

c. Move to the edge of the channel and tie up to a channel marker until the vessel has passed

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2. Which of the following are UNSAFE operating practices in a Transit Only Zone?

a. Engaging in fishing activities and/or anchoring, mooring, or drifting

b. Assigning one person on your boat to maintain a lookout for large vessels

c. Crossing only when it is safe to do so

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1 out of 15

3. Which of the following best illustrates the correct procedure when a fire occurs onboard your vessel?

a. Raise the alarm to others onboard and rescue organisations, ensure all occupants are wearing lifejackets. Manoeuvre the vessel to minimise the effect of wind fanning the flames and try to extinguish fire.

b. Drive the boat fast so that the wind will extinguish the fire

c. Disconnect the fuel tank

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4. Where should you operate a vessel in a narrow channel or river?

a. On the port (left hand) side as far as practicable

b. In the middle of the channel

c. On the starboard (right hand) side as far as practicable

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2 out of 15

5. In Victorian coastal and port areas, what does this mark shown indicate:

a. Safe and navigable waters

b. A special area or feature

c. Isolated danger

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6. Your motor cuts out, and will not re-start, leaving the boat disabled, so you:

a. Quickly hurl the anchor over the side of the boat.

b. Tie the end of the anchor line to the back of the boat before lowering the anchor over the stern.

c. Make sure you and others onboard are wearing lifejackets then lower the anchor carefully from the bow of the boat.

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3 out of 15

7. When overtaking another vessel in the scenario shown below:

a.. The yellow vessel must move out of the way.

b. The yellow vessel must slow down until the red one has passed.

c. The red vessel can overtake only when it is safe, keeping well clear of the yellow vessel.

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8. When travelling upstream (travelling in from the sea) at night, on which side of your vessel should you keep a flashing green light in order to stay in the channel?

a. Your starboard (right-hand) side

b. Your port (left-hand) side

c. Either side - it doesn't matter

None

4 out of 15

9. What is your legal responsibility as the Master / operator of a powered vessel, up to 12 metres in length whilst crossing a designated Coastal Bar?

a. All persons onboard the boat have the choice to wear a lifejacket or not.

b. Everyone in an open area of the boat must wear a Level 100 lifejacket when underway during the bar crossing.

c. Only children under 12 years of age must wear a Level 100 lifejacket.

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10.

10. If you saw these lights at night, what type of vessel would it be?

a. Powered vessel under way.

b. Vessel towing another vessel.

c. A trawler conducting trawling operations.

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5 out of 15

11.

11. What is the distress channel on a VHF marine radio

a. VHF Channel 27 (8 alternative).

b. VHF Channel 16 (67 alterntative)

c. Any channel can be used

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12.

12. On Victorian coastal and enclosed waters, within what distance from the water's edge must you observe a speed limit of 5 knots, unless otherwise zoned?

a. 50 metres

b. 100 metres

c. 200 metres

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6 out of 15

13.

13. A vessel showing these lights is seen ahead. It is a:

a. Powered vessel more than 12 metres in length.

b. Sailing vessel approaching (seen from ahead).

c, Trawler.

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14.

14. Which of the following outlines the correct requirements for the wearing of lifejackets while engaging in waterskiing?

a. The person being towed must wear an approved lifejacket while in the vessel, but not while being towed.

b. The person being towed must wear an approved lifejacket at all times.

c. The person being towed is not required to wear a lifejacket at any time.

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7 out of 15

15.

15. John has a 6 metre vessel which carries a total of 150 litres of fuel onboard. What fire extinguisher/s would John be required to carry?

a. One, 2 kilogram fire extinguisher

b. Two, 0.9 kilogram fire extinguishers

c. One, 0.9 kilogram fire extinguisher

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16.

16. You have purchased a VHF marine radio and fitted it to your vessel. Before you can broadcast over the VHF radio you are required to ensure that:

a. You have read the radio instruction manual.

b. You know how to use the radio.

c. You have obtained a Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency.

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8 out of 15

17.

17. You are planning a boat trip in your 5 metre vessel and you want to take a number of additional heavy items of equipment and stores (such as diving equipment, large food and drink containers, spare fuel caddies etc). What consideration should you give to the maximum number of persons you can carry onboard your vessel?

a. None. The maximum number of persons certified for vessels of 5 metres or less in length takes into account additional loads of heavy equipment or stores.

b. If bad weather is forecast, you should consider reducing the maximum number of persons allowed on your vessel.

c. Regardless of weather conditions, you should reduce the maximum number of persons allowed on your vessel.

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18.

18. At what distance from the shore in coastal waters is it compulsory for recreational boats to carry an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)?

a. More than 2 nautical miles.

b. More than 5 nautical miles.

c. More than 20 nautical miles.

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9 out of 15

19.

19. Which of these may be used to identify a Designated Access Lane?

a. A green buoy with the words Access Lane or an on-shore yellow triangle shape beacon with a round orange beacon at the rear

b. A line of red buoys

c. Two special marks

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20.

20. If two powered vessels are approaching head-on or nearly head-on, what must happen to prevent a collision?

a. Both vessels must turn to port (their left).

b. Both vessels must turn to starboard (their right).

c. Only the yellow vessel must alter course. The red vessel maintains its course and speed.

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10 out of 15

21.

21. Sarah is planning a boating trip for the next day. Where is the best place for Sarah to locate up to date weather information?

a. The newspaper

b. Radio station weather report

c. The Bureau of Meteorology internet site (www.bom.gov.au/marine)

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22.

22. Which of the following is NOT a distress signal?

a. A red flare

b. Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering outstretched arms

c. A green flare

None

11 out of 15

23.

23. Which of the following statements correctly describes the requirements for use of Lifejackets when operating a vessel up to and including 4.8 metres?

a. I must have an approved lifejacket onboard the vessel.

b. I must wear an approved lifejacket at all times when in an open area of the vessel that is underway

c. I must have an approved lifejacket accessible at all times.

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24.

24. All Masters / operators are required to operate at a safe speed and avoid collisions. What is the maximum speed allowed for all vessels when operating within a distance of 50 metres from a swimmer or bather on all Victorian waters?

a. 5 knots

b. 8 knots

c. 10 knots

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12 out of 15

25.

25. Where could you find the best information on any local dangers and special rules or regulations for a boating area with which you are unfamiliar?

a. Charts and, maps or information published by the local waterway manager.

b. Local newspaper and tackle shops.

c. Road maps, talking to local boaters and listening to local radio stations.

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26.

26. What does the cardinal mark shown indicate and what action should you take?

a. Safe navigable water lies to the east side of the marker. I must first identify which direction is east and then navigate my vessel to pass on the east side of the marker.

b. Safe navigable water lies to the south side of the marker. I must first identify which direction is south and then navigate my vessel to pass on the south side of the marker.

c. Safe navigable water lies to the west of the marker. I must first identify which direction is west and then navigate my vessel so that I pass on the west side of the marker.

None

13 out of 15

27.

27. You see a wind squall approaching and you assess that you do not have time to move to sheltered waters. What is the best way to ride out the squall?

a. Jettison equipment to lighten the boat.

b. Keep your bow into the wind and maintain a speed sufficient to give you steering.

c. Turn your stern into the weather.

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28.

28. It is compulsory for every powerboat operating on Victorian waters to carry a torch that is:

a. Buoyant, waterproof and in working order.

b. Compact and easy to carry.

c. Under 1kg in weight.

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14 out of 15

29.

29. Water level variations on inland waterways can significantly change the operating environment. Which of the following is a significant boating hazard when operating your vessel on inland waterways?

a. Marine pests

b. Submerged trees, shallow sand bars and other snags.

c. Algae bloom

None

30.

30. You are planning to carry 6 adults on your 5.2 metre powered vessel. Under which of the following conditions should you consider reducing the number of persons on board?

a. Calm weather and good visibility.

b. Any conditions.

c. In adverse conditions or when on the open seas.

None

15 out of 15

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