Lights and Shapes Quiz

What does a masthead light mean?

• A red light on the port side

• A white light placed over the fore and aft centerline of the vessel

• A green light on the starboard side

• A yellow light at the stern

What do side lights represent?

• A yellow light at the aft end of the vessel

• A red light on the starboard side

• A white light at the stern

• A green light on the port side

Where is the stern light placed?

• At the bow of the vessel

• On the starboard side of the vessel

• At the stern of the vessel

• On the port side of the vessel

What is a towing light?

• A green light on the starboard side

• A yellow light at the stern

• A white light at the stern

• A red light on the port side

What does an all-round light mean?

• A light cheong unbroken light over an arc of the horizon at 360 degrees

• A white light placed over the fore and aft centerline of the vessel

• A green light on the starboard side

• A red light on the port side

How is a flashing light defined?

• A light that remains steady without flashing

• A light that changes colors continuously

• A light flashing at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute

• A light flashing at irregular intervals

What is the arc of the horizon covered by a masthead light?

• 180 degrees

• 360 degrees

• 225 degrees

• 90 degrees

How many degrees of the horizon do side lights cover?

• 360 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 112 and 1/2 degrees

What is the arc of the horizon covered by a stern light?

• 360 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 135 degrees

• 90 degrees

How many flashes per minute does a flashing light need to have?

• 60 flashes

• 120 flashes

• 30 flashes

• 90 flashes