NS3 Test Bank: NS3-M3U2C3 - Small Boat Seamanship

Front

With what small boat will NJROTC cadets most likely come into contact? (5 points) Options: Catamaran, Sailboat, Motor-sailers, Powerboat

Back

Powerboat

Front

Vertical openings in the cabin are called doors, and horizontal openings in the cabin and deck are called ports. Choose the answer that corrects the statement.

Back

Change "ports" to "hatches"

Front

What is the propulsion machinery on a sailboat called?

Back

Auxiliary

Front

Central fore-and-aft structural member in the bottom of a hull, extending from the stem to the sternpost and having the floors or frames attached to it, usually at right angles; sometimes projecting from the bottom of the hull to provide stability.

Back

Keel

Front

Traditional-looking powerboat used to carry senior officers and other ship's officers

Back

Gig

Front

Generally, a boat is moved by forces resulting from __________ differences.

Back

pressure

Front

Upper blades exert a force opposite to that of the lower blades. ________ blades are moving in water of _______ pressure.

Back

Lower; greater

Front

Forward movement; progress in a forward direction (5 points)

Back

Headway

Front

Customs, honors, and ceremonies related to movement, traffic, and passengers of boats

Back

Boat etiquette

Front

What is the back end of the stern, usually fairly flat in a powerboat, called?

Back

Transom