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50 multiple choice questions covering the whole boating licence syllabus. These questions are structured the same way the real exam is structured.

You need to download the chart over Boknafjorden for the navigation questions from 45 and onwards.

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Question 1 of 50

1. Question
1. You´re out in a dinghy and a large vessel creating huge waves is passing. How should you orientate the boat to meet the waves in the best manner?

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- Bow against the waves
- Stern against the waves
- Abeam so you are alongside the waves
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Question 2 of 50

2. Question
2. When should the lanterns be lit on a moving vessel?

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- At night and whenever it is cloudy
- Between sunset and sunrise, as well as when there is reduced visibility
- Only obliged at night when you approach other boats or they approach you
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Question 3 of 50

3. Question
3. What kind of clothes will keep you warm if you´re unfortunate to fall into the water?

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- Clothes made of cotton
- Clothes made of wool
- Wool on the inside, wind and waterproof clothes on the outside
- Cotton on the inside, wind and waterproof clothes on the outside
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Question 4 of 50

4. Question
4. What is the general requirement concerning sewage discharge from pleasure boats?

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- It is illegal disposing sewage into the sea. It should be disposed at a sewage disposal
- It is ok to dispose sweage into the sea as long as it won´t bother people swimming
- You´re not allowed to empty your sewage-tank less than 300 meters from shore
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Question 5 of 50

5. Question
5. A commercial vessel (A), a motor boat (B) and a sailboat (C) are on colliding courses in narrow waters. Who is to give way to whom?

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- The motor boat (B) has to give way to the commercial vessel (A), and A has to give way to the sailboat (C)
- The motor boat (B) and the sailboat (C) have to give way to the commercial vessel (A)
- The commercial vessel (A) has to give way to the smaller boats, both B and C
- Commercial vessel (A) and the motor boat (B) have to give way to the sailboat (C)
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Question 6 of 50

6. Question
6. You´re alone onboard a boat some distance from shore, and you fall overboard. As you´re not able to get back up again, what should you do?

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- Swim as quickly as possible to the nearest point on shore
- Swim around the boat to keep warm
- Stay calm by the boat until someone comes to the rescue
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Question 7 of 50

7. Question
7. The weight on board and the boats center of gravity should be ________

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- as high as possible
- as low as possible
- as close to the bow as possible
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Question 8 of 50

8. Question
8. Match the numbers to correspond with the matching symbols in the table:
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- No. 3
- No. 4
- No. 1
- No. 2
- Recommended channel without markers
- Power cable (with masts) and lowest height
- Submerged power cable
- Pipeline for water, drainage or sewage
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Question 9 of 50

9. Question
9. Write the right colour for each lantern’s sector. Put the colours in the order you would have written them in the picture.
- Red
- White 1
- White 2
- Green
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Question 10 of 50

10. Question

10. Match the descriptions with the figures you see in the table.

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Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 1
Fig. 3

Power-driven vessel moving, 50 meters or above, showing its port-side lantern.

Power-driven vessel less than 7 meters long, not going faster than 7 knots

Sailing vessel showing its port-side lantern

Power-driven vessel less than 50 meters long showing its starboard lantern

Power-driven vessel less than 50 meters long seen straight from its front side

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Question 11 of 50

11. Question
11. In constricted waters or in a narrow channel, any vessel should, if possible go:

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- on the side of the channel which is to the starboard side of the vessel
- in the middle of the channel
- with low speed either to starboard side or port side of the channel
- on the side of the channel which is to the port side of the vessel
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Question 12 of 50

12. Question
12. What kind of insurance should pleasure boats have as a minimum?

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- Comprehensive insurance
- Fire insurance
- Third-party insurance
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Question 13 of 50

13. Question
13. You are to lend a boat which has the manufacturers’ plate mounted. What kind of waters do you believe this boat is designed for?

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- The vessel is designed for coastal use
- This is an ocean-going vessel
- The vessel is for sheltered waters
- The vessel is designed to be used off shore
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Question 14 of 50

14. Question
14. When it comes to how many life jackets/vests or floating overalls you need to have on board when you’re out at sea, the rules are as follows:

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- You should have at least 10 life jackets on board
- One life jacket for each person who is not able to swim
- At least one life jacket/vest or floating overall for each person on board
- It is not mandatory having life jackets on board Norwegian pleasure boats
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Question 15 of 50

15. Question
15. In an attempt to keep warm if you remain lying in the water, what should you do?

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- Remain as calm as possible
- Keep moving your body to increase the body temperature
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Question 16 of 50

16. Question
16. The maximum excessive blood-alcohol allowed for someone driving a boat (less than 15 meters) is:

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- 0.2 per thousand
- 1.0 per thousand
- 0.8 per thousand
- None of the above
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Question 17 of 50

17. Question
17. If someone on board is being burnt by fire, it is important to:

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- Put a dry bandage on the burnt area
- Give the person some pain-reliever
- Cool down the burnt area with water, and perhaps have the person see a doctor
- None of the above
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Question 18 of 50

18. Question
18. In what context might loose items of iron/steel be of any danger on board?

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- They may cause change in deviation if they come near the compass
- The metal might affect the VHF-radios transmitter and disturb any distress call
- Loose items containing steel/iron may over time, because of vibration from the engine and friction against the surface, become statically charged and might ignite
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Question 19 of 50

19. Question
19. When coming along side a quay to moor, we should approach the quay:

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- Up-wind and against current
- Down-wind and with the current
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Question 20 of 50

20. Question
20. Engine failure is something we don´t want, and can easily put us into dangerous a situation. One of the most common reasons for engine failure is:

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- The exhaust manifold is clogged
- The engine doesn´t get enough air
- There is water or dirt in the fuel-system
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Question 21 of 50

21. Question
21. Match the illustrations in the table with their corresponding name.
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- Fig. 4
- Fig. 3
- Fig. 1
- Fig. 2
- Bowline knot
- Half hitches
- Reef knot/ square knot
- Sheet bend
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Question 22 of 50

22. Question
22. Which channel is used to transmit the distress signal “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAD”?

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- No. 16
- No. 3
- No. 9
- No. 10
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Question 23 of 50

23. Question
23. You´re coming up a straight with your motor boat when you see another boat with the two signals hoisted. What does it mean?
- The boat is fishing, using a fishing net which goes towards the shore-side.
- The boat is drifting with a sea anchor
- The boat has an engine failure
- The boat has a diver beneath, and a limited ability to maneuver
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Question 24 of 50

24. Question
24. This chart symbol means the following:
- The prevailing wind-direction for this area
- You have the right of way if moving in the arrows direction
- Shows us the main direction of a channel
- This is the common direction of current in this area
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Question 25 of 50

25. Question
25. How will you pass these navigation marks? Match the marks with their corresponding definition.

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- No. 4
- No. 2
- No. 3
- No. 1
- Pass this mark on the west side
- Pass this mark on the south side
- Pass this mark on the east side
- Pass this mark on the north side
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Question 26 of 50

26. Question
26. This seamark corresponds with the following chart symbol:

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Question 27 of 50

27. Question
27. Which illustration matches this chart symbol?
- Figure 1
- Figure 2
- Figure 3
- Figure 4
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Question 28 of 50

28. Question
28. The marker indicates you should choose a channel:
- A
- B
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Question 29 of 50

29. Question
29. Choose the right channel:
- Blue Route – C
- Orange Route – D
- Green Route – B
- Black Route – A
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Question 30 of 50

30. Question
30. What does this sign mean?
- The port authorities or the watchman on the bridge is available at VHF channel No.5
- Indicates clearance in meters under a bridge or under an overhead cable
- Maximum speed limit: 5 knots
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Question 31 of 50

31. Question
31. The soundings or depths written in Norwegian charts refer to depth measured at:

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- Low tide
- Mean sea level
- High tide
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Question 32 of 50

32. Question
32. This marker is used i.e. marking off an area for swimming. It will then have the following meaning:

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- You can go carefully inside the buoys
- Maximum speed is 5 knots less than 50 meters away, and it is prohibited going on the inside of these buoys
- Maximum speed is 2 knots inside these buoys
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Question 33 of 50

33. Question
33. When it comes to petrol- and diesel engines, it is important to check this at a regular basis:

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- That the engine gets enough fuel
- That the shaft is not overloaded
- That the engine is being cooled sufficiently
- That the manifold gets enough lubrication
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Question 34 of 50

34. Question
34. Driving your motor boat, you need to give way to another approaching motor boat like shown in the illustration. In order to yield, what direction will you choose, A or B?

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- A
- B
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Question 35 of 50

35. Question
35. A and B are sailboats on a colliding course. Who gives way to the other?

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- A gives way to B
- B gives way to A
- None of them has to give way in a particular manner; they should solve this situation when it occurs, in the best way possible
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Question 36 of 50

36. Question
36. A and B are motor boats in danger of colliding:
- A should yield to starboard and pass behind B
- B should yield to starboard and A should yield to port so that B can keep going
- B should yield to port and pass behind A
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Question 37 of 50

37. Question
37. When two boats approach each other, they can determine whether or not they’re on a colliding course by:

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- Calling each other up on the VHF radio
- Checking if the bow on the other boat is pointing straight at your boat
- Checking if the bearing towards the other boat changes
- Using a four-line bearing
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Question 38 of 50

38. Question
38. In which situation is it important to know and use the right datum?

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- When using VHF-DSC in connection with GMDSS
- When calibrating the sounder the first time
- When you check deviation
- When using GPS and a nautical chart
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Question 39 of 50

39. Question
39. These illustrations show us typical light characteristics. Match the right figure numbers in the table to correspond with their names.
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- Fig. 2
- Fig. 1
- Fig. 3
- Fig. 4
- Occulating – Oc
- Fixed – F
- Isophase – Iso
- Flash – Fl
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Question 40 of 50

40. Question
40. A sailing vessel using its engine, still having the sails hoisted, should be considered as:

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- A sailing vessel
- A motor vessel
- None of the above
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Question 41 of 50

41. Question
41. The magnetic variation you need to calculate when steering by a magnetic compass is found:

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- In the compass rose on the chart
- In the tide tables for the Norwegian coast
- In tables published particularly for use with magnetic compasses
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Question 42 of 50

42. Question
42. A general unwritten rule says we should let out this amount of anchor line/rope:

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- Two times the depth
- More than three times the depth
- It depends on the anchor we’re using
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Question 43 of 50

43. Question
43. How long a distance will you cover in 7 hours if moving with 6 knots as your speed?

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- 51 nautical miles
- 51 kilometers
- 42 nautical miles
- 70 nautical miles
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Question 44 of 50

44. Question
44. What is deviation?

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- It is the angular difference between Magnetic and True North in degrees
- It is a type of magnetic compass that always shows true course
- It is local magnetic fields in your a boat interfering with your magnetic compass
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Question 45 of 50

45. Question
For these last exercises (45-50), you need a chart covering Boknafjorden and your aids (rule, divider, note paper, calculator).

With your motor boat, you’re laying fishing near the rock Brattholmskjæret (N 59° 14.85’ E 5° 34.3’). You are to go to Liavågen east of Stong, at the other side of Herviksfjorden to spend the night there. On these basis, you are to work out the answers for exercise 45 to 50.

45. True course straight to Toftøya lighthouse is:
- 087°
- 253°
- 073°
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Question 46 of 50

46. Question
46. The distance to Stongshælen is:
- 2.5 nautical miles
- 1.8 nautical miles
- 3.2 nautical miles
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Question 47 of 50

47. Question
47. With a speed of 6 knots, how long will it take before you are abeam of Stongshælen?
- 15 min.
- 25 min.
- 32 min
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Question 48 of 50

48. Question
48. The color of the light at Toftøya lighthouse will be, when steering from Brattholmskjæret:
- Blue
- Red
- White
- None of the above
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Question 49 of 50

49. Question
49. The character of light at Toftøya lighthouse is:
- 3 flashes every 10 seconds
- Continuous light with 3 eclipses every 10 seconds
- 10 flashes every 3 seconds
- None of the above
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Question 50 of 50

50. Question
50. On the VHF radio, you hear a distress call from a boat stating its position is N 59° 13.1’ E 5° 39,6’. Which of the following locations of locality is nearest that position?
- One nautical mile north of Lyrgrunnen
- One nautical mile east of Lyrgrunnen
- One nautical mile south of Lyrgrunnen
- One nautical mile west of Lyrgrunnen
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