201.2-Marine Engineering Quiz

Which of the following is considered a leisure craft?

• Tanker

• Yacht

• Dredger

• Pilot boat

Where would you find the 'bow' on a boat?

• Below deck

• At the rear

• On the side

• At the front

Which of the following is a type of propulsion system?

• Sail drive

• Davits

• Anchor

• Cleat

What is the purpose of a 'windlass' on a boat?

• To measure water depth

• To raise and lower the anchor

• To hoist sails

• To steer the boat

Which of the following is part of the running rigging?

• Shrouds

• Stays

• Davits

• Sheets

What is a 'stern thruster' used for?

• To anchor the boat

• To assist in steering

• To increase speed

• To measure wind speed

What is the function of a 'keel' on a sailboat?

• To provide stability and prevent capsizing

• To store equipment

• To measure speed

• To anchor the boat

Which part of the boat is referred to as the 'stern'?

• The front

• The rear

• The side

• The top deck

What is the primary purpose of a 'rudder' on a boat?

• To increase speed

• To steer the boat

• To hoist sails

• To measure depth

What is the purpose of a 'boom' on a sailboat?

• To support the mast

• To control the angle of the sail

• To anchor the boat

• To measure wind speed