California Yacht and Ship Licensing Practice Exam

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• What is the minimum age requirement for applicants seeking licenses?
• Which information about registered legal owners or interests must be included in signed statements?
• Service on the declarant by mail is considered effective if which condition is met?
• On vessels under 16 feet, what life jacket requirements apply for each person on board?
• For a vessel in the 26 to 40 feet range with no fixed fire suppression system, what is the required extinguisher configuration?
• What must the lien claimant provide in a prior notice about exceeding charges?
• Do vessels 40 to 65 ft require backfire flame arrestors?
• What is the purpose of variation and deviation in compass use?
• What are the Coast Guard document fees?
• If a hearing is desired, what must occur?
• Which of the following best defines a 'Broker' under the Yacht and Ship Brokers Act?
• Do vessels in the 40 to 65 ft size range require a muffling system?
• An Offer to Purchase shall contain which elements?
• How does depth affect anchoring scope?
• For vessels valued at $1500 or less, what steps must the department and lienholder take?
• Who has a lien under CA Lien Law?
• How much may a claim exceed?
• What coastal weather phenomenon explains a sea breeze?
• When a licensee's licensure changes, terminates, or is suspended, what must happen to their licenses?
• Who is entitled to a hearing once notice about a lien sale is sent?
• What is the best practice when docking in gusty wind?
• What is the MOB procedure?
• What is the renewal fee for a broker's license?
• Which statement about the right to a hearing is true when a broker's license is suspended for failure to make records available?
• How often is Coast Guard documentation renewed?
• What is required to be included in a release of interest document?
• An Authorization to Sell must contain which items?
• If a mailed declaration is returned unclaimed, what may the lienholder do?
• What defines a no-discharge zone (NDZ)?
• What markings must a pleasure vessel display?
• Within how many days must the department notify the vessel registry of a pending lien sale after the application?
• If a corporation holds a broker license and another officer is designated to act as broker, can that officer act without a separate license?
• Where are all fees paid to the department deposited?
• What is the rule for overtaking another vessel?
• Within how many days after sale can the legal owner redeem the vessel, and what must be paid?
• On a vessel 40 to 65 ft with no fixed extinguishing system, what is the required extinguisher configuration?
• What is the required time window for setting the sale date after a lien has arisen?
• To extend lien = $1500+. What is the minimum amount required to extend a lien?
• What is required for reinstatement of a license that has not been renewed?
• In the prior notice, what is required regarding bold type?
• Which power is explicitly granted to the Director under the act?
• Upon demand, who receives personal property on a vessel when liens are involved?
• During a man overboard scenario, what is the first critical action?
• If a declaration of opposition is received and the lienholder does not file within 60 days, what happens?
• What is the required bond amount for a broker license?
• What information should be included in a Mayday distress call?
• No lien valid upon request of any person other than legal owner as shown on reg cert. Whose request can a lien be valid for?
• When docking in a crosswind, what is the primary purpose of using a spring line?
• What basic first aid items should be on a boat?
• When is it required to sound signals in limited visibility?
• What must an LLC do to continue after July 1, 2001?
• Why is ballast water management important?
• Which factor on a nautical chart indicates the angular difference between true north and magnetic north?
• What is the basic method for determining position on a chart when you have a landmark bearing?
• Why is proper weight distribution important on a yacht?
• To sue for compensation for brokerage services, what must a claimant prove?
• What is the initial license period for a broker?
• If the engine and fuel tank compartments are closed and separated, how many ventilation systems are required?
• Who prescribes all required forms for the department's licensing program?
• If a salesperson fails to renew after two years, what must they do?
• Regarding honesty, what may the department require from an applicant and what may it request in addition?
• What is the maximum period for a temporary license issued to a salesperson?
• After the third attempt to pass the written examination, what is the waiting period before another attempt is allowed?
• What color is the port sidelight on a power-driven vessel underway at night?
• What color is the stern light on a vessel underway at night?
• Where should the vessel documentation be kept?
• When authorizing lien sale, how long must notice be published in a county newspaper?
• How do you determine position on a chart when you know a landmark bearing?
• For vessels between 16 and 26 feet, what navigation light configuration is required?
• To whom must the department mail notice of pending lien sale 20 days prior?
• Which of the following discharges is prohibited or restricted in U.S. coastal waters?
• If a cash deposit is given instead of a bond, how long must it be held by the department?
• What does the acronym SOG stand for in navigation?
• Consent of storage: consent is presumed for 30 days following the request for consent notice. How long is the presumption period?
• Which statement is true about licensing for brokers or salesmen?
• What is the minimum number of PFDs required per person on a small recreational vessel?
• In signed statements for a vessel lien, which item must describe the vessel?
• What is required for sound signaling on vessels under 16 feet?
• What is set and drift?
• In calm conditions, what is the typical anchoring scope?
• When assigning a lien to an assignee, what must be done to notify owners?
• Under compensation rules, no licensed broker shall employ or compensate any person for performing acts unless the person is licensed, with one exception. What is that exception?
• Who can request extension of the lien beyond $1500?
• What is included in an application to the department for lien sale?
• Which knot creates a fixed loop that does not slip?
• If the department receives a declaration of opposition, what must the department do within 16 days?
• Which action would justify denial of an application to become a yacht broker or salesperson due to misrepresentation or omission of facts?
• Owner declines consent to storage; what must occur before the vessel can remain?
• For vessels under 39.4 ft, which of the following nav light configurations is valid?
• If a licensee fails to appear for the required written examination by the expiration date, what happens to the exam fee?
• If you lose your chart or it becomes unreadable, what should you do first?
• Under the lien provision, which items on a vessel may be considered personal property for liens?
• If a licensed broker does not place compensation or funds in a neutral escrow, into what must such funds be placed?
• Which statement is true regarding license display requirements for brokers and salespeople?
• Under Boater's Lien Law, when is the time of notice considered to be given?
• What is a cleat hitch?
• After establishing contact on Channel 16, what should you do?
• How many days does a lien holder have to file for lien sale?
• Which transaction is explicitly excluded from broker definitions as a wholesale activity?
• What are the basic requirements met for documentation?
• When a department receives a declaration of opposition, what is the result?
• Within 3 miles of shore, which discharges are allowed?
• When applying for a temporary or permanent license, what must the applicant do with fees?
• For boats 26 feet in length or longer, which placards are required to be carried?
• What is the minimum height for the official number displayed on the interior hull?
• What may an administrative law judge order regarding costs if a licensee is found in violation?
• Which item is not typically shown on a general nautical chart?
• After the initial license, how often is a salesman license renewed?
• Who acts as the department's attorney?
• If a lien is lost by trick or fraud, what is the effect on the lien?
• What does bearing mean?
• A vessel of 320 gross tons would be classified as a Yacht/Ship under the act?
• What is the purpose of a logbook on a yacht?
• Which item should be included to describe the lien amount in signed statements?
• After the death of a broker, who may be permitted to act as broker for up to 90 days?
• In night operations, what color is the starboard sidelight on a power-driven vessel underway?
• In navigation readings, what does obtaining a true heading involve?
• Which vessels must be documented?
• What is the proper procedure when refueling a boat?
• How should you secure fuel to prevent spills while refueling?
• Return of declaration of opposition constitutes what?
• Lien When?
• In a crossing situation, what action should the stand-on vessel take if the give-way vessel does not maneuver?
• What does 'safe speed' mean under COLREGS?
• Where is the official number displayed on a documented vessel?
• What publication must the department publish by July 1st?
• What is the rule for narrow channels?
• If you receive a distress call on Channel 16 and you can assist?
• How long must a broker retain copies of listings, deposit receipts, canceled checks, and trust records?
• What is the primary purpose of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS)?
• If action is commenced and the department requires an additional cash deposit, when must a broker file a new cash deposit after recovery?
• Who determines whether the vessel's estimated value is $1500 or less?
• If a declarant signs a declaration of opposition, what action is allowed for the lienholder?
• Which topic is NOT included in the department's written examination for applicants?
• What backfire flame arrestor requirement applies to inboard gas motors not exposed to the atmosphere above the gunwale?
• What fire safety equipment is typically required on a small vessel?
• What is the primary use of VHF Channel 16?
• What is the effect of vessel lien procedures on local ordinances?
• What life-saving equipment is required on a small recreational vessel?
• What is the purpose of a spring line?
• On vessels over 16 feet, what life jacket and throwable device requirements apply for each person?
• What distance should you maintain from a vessel not under command or immobilized?
• On vessels under 16 feet, when is a visual distress signal required?
• What is the importance of watchkeeping on a vessel?
• Which items are included in the 'Actual cost of sale' for disposal of proceeds?
• What is dead reckoning?
• Which vessels are required to carry both day and night distress signals?
• In a narrow channel, which vessels should yield to others?
• Which of the following describes a Salesman under the Act?
• In a passing scenario, if it is safe to pass on the starboard side, which statement is true?
• Which statement correctly contrasts a bowline and a cleat hitch?
• Which statement about MARPOL's scope is true?
• What is the recommended drill for "man overboard"?
• What is the purpose of a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS)?
• Is a muffling system required on motorboats in the 26 to 40 ft range?
• Before engaging in a transaction that requires a license, what is required from the broker's principal?
• For a vessel under 39.4 ft, which statement about sound signaling is true?
• How long does an owner have to notify a lien claimant?
• Consent of storage: an owner is presumed to consent if there is no response within how many days?
• Which of the following best describes the role of an EPIRB on a vessel in distress?
• Do internal combustion engines located under the gunwale require a backfire flame arrestor?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a standard distress signal under MARPOL and related regulations?
• What is the Beaufort wind scale used for?
• What is the purpose of an EPIRB?
• On vessels between 16 and 26 feet, which extinguisher requirement applies?
• Which statement about a broker's office is true?
• Which of the following is explicitly listed as a qualification to submit an application for a yacht broker license?
• Why are variation and deviation applied when using a compass?
• Which visual distress signal is day-only?
• If an officer wishes to act as broker on his or her own behalf, what must they do?
• What is the proper MOB recovery sequence?
• From what date does the department begin accepting electronic records?
• Vessels over 39.4 ft in length must have which sound signaling devices?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes Mayday from Pan-Pan?
• After notice of sale, what action does the department take?
• Under Boater's Lien Law 501, which department handles definitions?
• Which best describes a proper approach to assisting another vessel in distress without compromising your own safety?
• What types of distress signals are used on ships under MARPOL and related regulations?
• Which item is required in addition to a life jacket for each person on a small recreational vessel?
• Under Boater's Lien Law 501, what items fall under 'Services'?
• What happens to the exam fee if a temporary licensee fails to appear for the written exam?
• Under Boater's Lien Law 501, what does 'Storage' cover?
• For other vessels, what markings are required?
• Under Boater's Lien Law 501, which is defined as a Vessel?
• What is the inspection requirement before a lien sale?
• How much must the lien exceed?
• Which statement describes the Director's authority over licenses?
• Which item is not listed as a required element to accompany the lien sale application?
• What is course over ground (COG) vs speed over ground (SOG)?
• Which statement accurately distinguishes heading, course, and bearing?
• Under licenses to partnerships, how many partners may engage in business with a single license?
• Within how many days after closing must the broker provide a written closing statement detailing the selling price and itemized charges?
• What does Pan-Pan indicate?
• When refueling, which safety step should be performed?
• What is required to obtain a doc vessel title?
• When will title be transferred to the bidder after notice?
• Which transaction is excluded from broker definitions?
• Which vessel is required to have a waste management plan?
• What authority does the Director have regarding authentication devices?
• What does MARPOL regulate regarding ships at sea?
• Upon filing an application for lien sale, what stop order is applied to the vessel?
• What is the rule for head-on situations?
• When yachts are exchanged, what information must be included on the closing statement?
• What mail method is used for Boater's Lien Law notices where not specifically required?
• How is a vessel at anchor identified at night?
• In a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels, which vessel is the give-way vessel?
• Which term describes the direction the bow points at a given moment?