Canada Boating Licence (PCOC) Practice Test 2026: الاختبار التدريبي 2

1. السؤال 1 من 25

   Where is the hull serial number usually marked on a pleasure craft?

   • AUnder the operator's seat, inside the hull
   • BLower port side of the bow, near the waterline
   • CUpper starboard corner of the transom, outside
   • DStamped on the engine's cylinder block
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   الإجابة: C. Upper starboard corner of the transom, outside

   Pleasure craft built or imported after April 29, 1981 must have a hull serial number on the upper starboard corner of the transom, or as close to it as possible.

2. السؤال 2 من 25

   How many characters are in a hull serial number?

   • A8
   • B6
   • C12
   • D17
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   الإجابة: C. 12

   The hull serial number has 12 characters, each at least 6 mm high and wide.

3. السؤال 3 من 25

   Where must the compliance notice be attached?

   • AInside the engine compartment, near the motor
   • BAt the helm, where the operator can see it
   • COn the boat trailer, next to the hitch
   • DInside the owner's manual kept on board
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   الإجابة: B. At the helm, where the operator can see it

   Pleasure craft under 24 m with a motor, or made for one, need a compliance notice attached in a visible place at the helm.

4. السؤال 4 من 25

   On a boat up to 6 m long, what does the compliance notice tell you?

   • AThe maximum motor size, number of people and weight it can carry
   • BThe top speed and how far it can go on a full tank
   • CThe licence number and its expiry date
   • DThe year it was built and the first owner's name
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   الإجابة: A. The maximum motor size, number of people and weight it can carry

   For craft up to 6 m, the notice shows the recommended maximum outboard power, number of people and total weight. The boat is at capacity when it reaches the first of these limits.

5. السؤال 5 من 25

   The compliance notice says your boat can carry 5 people. When should you carry fewer?

   • AIn rough water or bad weather
   • BNever, because the notice gives a minimum
   • COnly when you use a smaller motor
   • DOnly when you travel at night
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   الإجابة: A. In rough water or bad weather

   The limits assume good weather and an evenly loaded boat. Reduce the load in rougher conditions.

6. السؤال 6 من 25

   How many lifejackets or PFDs must be on board?

   • AOne per boat if it is under 6 m
   • BOne for every two people on board
   • COne for the operator only
   • DOne of the right size for each person on board
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   الإجابة: D. One of the right size for each person on board

   Every pleasure craft must carry a Canadian-approved lifejacket or PFD of appropriate size for each person on board.

7. السؤال 7 من 25

   What is the minimum length of the buoyant heaving line on a pleasure craft?

   • A10 m
   • B15 m
   • C30 m
   • D5 m
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   الإجابة: B. 15 m

   The buoyant heaving line must be at least 15 m long.

8. السؤال 8 من 25

   When does a small boat need a reboarding device, such as a ladder?

   • AOnly when the boat is longer than 12 m overall
   • BWhen the climb back aboard from the water is over 0.5 m
   • COnly when the boat is used after sunset
   • DOnly when the boat is a sailboat or a PWC
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   الإجابة: B. When the climb back aboard from the water is over 0.5 m

   A reboarding device is required if the vertical height you must climb to reboard from the water is more than 0.5 m.

9. السؤال 9 من 25

   A 5 m powerboat does not carry paddles or oars. What can it carry instead?

   • AA spare outboard motor of any size or power
   • BA 5 m tow rope with a hook on the end
   • CAn anchor with at least 15 m of rope, cable or chain
   • DA second fuel tank, full of gasoline
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   الإجابة: C. An anchor with at least 15 m of rope, cable or chain

   Boats up to 9 m need a manual propelling device or an anchor with at least 15 m of cable, rope or chain.

10. السؤال 10 من 25

    A 10 m powerboat needs an anchor with at least how much cable, rope or chain?

    • A15 m
    • B50 m
    • C30 m
    • D100 m
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    الإجابة: C. 30 m

    Pleasure craft over 9 m and up to 12 m need an anchor with at least 30 m of cable, rope or chain.

11. السؤال 11 من 25

    A powerboat up to 6 m long uses flares to meet the visual signal rules. How many flares must it carry?

    • A12
    • B1
    • C6
    • D3
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    الإجابة: D. 3

    Up to 6 m, the flare option is 3 flares, and only 1 of them may be a smoke signal.

12. السؤال 12 من 25

    A 7 m powerboat uses flares to meet the visual signal rules. How many flares must it carry?

    • A10
    • B3
    • C12
    • D6
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    الإجابة: D. 6

    Over 6 m and up to 9 m, the flare option is 6 flares, and no more than 2 may be smoke signals.

13. السؤال 13 من 25

    When are flares NOT required on a pleasure craft?

    • AWhere you can never be more than 1 nautical mile from shore on a river, canal or lake
    • BAny time you are boating only in daylight hours
    • CWhen everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket or PFD
    • DWhen you are boating with a second boat close by at all times
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    الإجابة: A. Where you can never be more than 1 nautical mile from shore on a river, canal or lake

    Flares are not required on a river, canal or lake where the boat can never be more than 1 nautical mile from shore.

14. السؤال 14 من 25

    Which item on board lets you carry 50% fewer flares?

    • AA second anchor and line
    • BA 406 MHz EPIRB
    • CA larger fire extinguisher
    • DAn extra lifejacket for each person
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    الإجابة: B. A 406 MHz EPIRB

    You may carry half the listed flares if you have a two-way communication device, a 406 MHz personal locator beacon worn by the operator, or a 406 MHz EPIRB.

15. السؤال 15 من 25

    Which item must a powerboat carry to make sound signals?

    • AA sound-signalling device, such as a whistle or horn
    • BA VHF radio kept tuned to channel 16
    • CA brass bell of any size, mounted on deck
    • DA gong mounted near the bow of the boat
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    الإجابة: A. A sound-signalling device, such as a whistle or horn

    Power-driven pleasure craft of every size must carry a sound-signalling device. A whistle or a horn is the usual choice on small boats.

16. السؤال 16 من 25

    A 5.5 m powerboat has a fixed fuel tank. What fire extinguisher must it carry?

    • ANone, because it is under 6 m
    • BTwo buckets of sand
    • COne Class 1A fire extinguisher
    • DOne Class 5BC fire extinguisher
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    الإجابة: D. One Class 5BC fire extinguisher

    Boats up to 6 m need one 5BC extinguisher if they have an inboard engine, a fixed fuel tank of any size, or a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigerating appliance.

17. السؤال 17 من 25

    A 10 m cabin cruiser has an engine. What is the minimum fire extinguisher it must carry?

    • AOne Class 5BC fire extinguisher
    • BNo extinguisher is required
    • CTwo Class 1A fire extinguishers
    • DOne Class 10BC fire extinguisher
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    الإجابة: D. One Class 10BC fire extinguisher

    Over 9 m and up to 12 m, one 10BC extinguisher is required if the boat has a motor, plus another 10BC if it has a fuel-burning appliance.

18. السؤال 18 من 25

    Besides fire extinguishers, what firefighting gear must a 15 m pleasure craft carry?

    • AA fire blanket and a garden hose at the stern
    • BA fixed sprinkler system in the engine room
    • CAn axe and two buckets that hold at least 10 L each
    • DA smoke alarm in each cabin and a fire hose
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    الإجابة: C. An axe and two buckets that hold at least 10 L each

    Pleasure craft over 12 m and up to 24 m need an axe and two buckets with a capacity of at least 10 L each.

19. السؤال 19 من 25

    What kind of fire is a Class B fire extinguisher made for?

    • AOrdinary materials such as wood and paper
    • BBurning metals such as magnesium
    • CElectrical equipment only
    • DFlammable liquids such as gasoline, oil and grease
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    الإجابة: D. Flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil and grease

    Class A is for ordinary combustibles, Class B for flammable liquids, and Class C for electrical equipment.

20. السؤال 20 من 25

    If possible, how high above the water should a radar reflector be installed?

    • AAt least 1 m
    • BAt least 10 m
    • CAt water level
    • DAt least 4 m
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    الإجابة: D. At least 4 m

    Large vessels may not see a small boat. A radar reflector at least 4 m above the water, if possible, helps their radar detect you.

21. السؤال 21 من 25

    When must a boat show its navigation lights?

    • AOnly when there is no moon
    • BFrom sunset to sunrise and in times of restricted visibility
    • COnly when other boats are in sight
    • DOnly when the boat is moving faster than 10 km/h
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    الإجابة: B. From sunset to sunrise and in times of restricted visibility

    Under the Collision Regulations, navigation lights must be shown from sunset to sunrise and during restricted visibility, such as fog.

22. السؤال 22 من 25

    Which colours do Canadian-approved lifejackets come in?

    • AAny colour, including blue and black
    • BBlack or dark grey only
    • CRed, orange or yellow
    • DGreen or brown only
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    الإجابة: C. Red, orange or yellow

    Lifejackets are red, orange or yellow so you can be seen easily in the water.

23. السؤال 23 من 25

    Which type of Canadian-approved lifejacket turns a person onto their back the fastest?

    • ASmall vessel lifejacket
    • BInflatable PFD
    • CSOLAS lifejacket
    • DStandard lifejacket
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    الإجابة: C. SOLAS lifejacket

    From fastest to slowest at turning you face-up: SOLAS, Standard, then Small vessel lifejackets.

24. السؤال 24 من 25

    How does a PFD compare with a lifejacket?

    • AA PFD is only approved for children
    • BA PFD must always be red, orange or yellow
    • CA PFD gives more protection and turns you over faster
    • DA PFD is more comfortable but may not turn you face-up
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    الإجابة: D. A PFD is more comfortable but may not turn you face-up

    PFDs are designed for comfort and specific activities, but they do not reliably roll you onto your back like a lifejacket does.

25. السؤال 25 من 25

    Who may NOT use an inflatable PFD as their approved flotation device?

    • AA person who can swim
    • BA person on a sailboat
    • CA person under 16 years old
    • DA person over 65 years old
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    الإجابة: C. A person under 16 years old

    Inflatable PFDs are not approved for anyone under 16.

لوحة المفاتيح: 1–4 للإجابة، وEnter للسؤال التالي.

الاختبار الحقيقي: 27 of 36 (75%)