Embark on a maritime knowledge journey with the "DBYC's Hong Kong PVOL Quiz Grade II." This quiz, tailored for aspiring mariners and boating enthusiasts, explores the intricacies of Pleasure Vessel Operator Licenses (PVOL) in Hong Kong. Test your understanding of maritime regulations, safety protocols, and navigation essentials specific to Hong Kong waters. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or someone setting sail for the first time, this quiz offers a comprehensive assessment of your PVOL knowledge. Navigate through questions covering key aspects of boating safety, local regulations, and responsible maritime practices. Join us in promoting safe and informed boating with this enlightening quiz designed to assess and enhance your proficiency in DBYC's Hong Kong PVOL Grade II requirements. Smooth sailing awaits those ready to tackle this maritime challenge!
No boats in the area.
No lifeguard on the beach.
There are no markers in the area.
Swimming area buoys.
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I am in Distress.
I have a diver down.
You should stop your vessel immediately.
Require assistance.
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A red hand flare.
Red rocket flare.
Red flare.
All.
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Red Rockets fired at intervals of one minute.
Raising and lowering your arms slowly at right angles of your body.
Smoke signal giving off orange colored smoke.
All of the above.
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Hoist a black ball.
Hoist wet canvas or sail.
Switch on navigation lights.
Put on your life jacket.
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Take a bearing of the open mark to the right.
Take a bearing of the open mark to the left.
Keep to the right or left of the transit.
Draw a line from the transit on the chart then check and compare the bearing with your compass.
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Send the strongest swimmer to rescue.
Let her/him swim back to the boat.
A Throw a lifebelt.
Send a swimmer with a line secured to the boat.
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Not carrying enough fuel.
Not enough lubricating oil.
Not thinking logically.
Not thinking ahead.
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Immigration Department.
Pilot vessel.
Marine Department.
Police.
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Wet the sails with sea water.
Raise a black diamond shape.
Hoist a radar reflector.
Proceed under power.
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1/4 visibility distance
1/2 visibility distance
Visibility distance
Within a safe speed so as to avoid collision with another vessel
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Speed up.
Send everybody down below.
Reduce noise on board.
Proceed along normally.
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10 kts.
5 kts.
1 knot.
3 kts.
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Radio telephony.
Radio telegraph.
VHF Radio.
All three.
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A line attached to it.
A whistle fitted to it.
The name of the vessel marked on it.
Marked with a stamp of approval.
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R
St
M
Wd
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Change your batteries.
Top up fuel tanks.
Close all openings.
Put out your fenders/
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Make early alterations of course.
Make longer and obvious movements.
Make small indiscernible changes of course and speed.
Maintain your privilege when 'stand on' vessel.
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Sailing vessel optional lights.
Not under command.
Lights ashore.
Dredger danger on this side.
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Put on fenders.
Check for underwater obstructions.
Reduce speed for small sampans.
Refer to the smallest scale chart.
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Investigate.
Call the Marine Department.
Call the Police.
Relay the message.
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Post lookouts for sound only.
Take a note of your present course and turn round to go back from where you came.
Show amber light to make you more visible.
Proceed at safe speed.
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Fishing vessel viewed from the stern.
A vessel not under command from astern.
Power driven vessel from astern.
Pilot vessel from astern.
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10 m
12 m
15 m
35 m
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112.5
225
135
360
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Turn away.
Go and have a look.
Go back to where you came from.
Keep course and speed.
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No.1 Typhoon Signal.
No.3 Typhoon Signal.
No.9 Typhoon Signal.
No.10 Typhoon Signal.
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Continuous flashing white.
Six short white flashes followed by one long flash.
Two red flashes.
Nine short white flashes.
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Pilot vessel.
Trawler.
Sailing vessel.
Vessel towing.
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Three long blasts.
Two short blasts.
Five short blasts.
Continuous sounding of whistle.
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No.10 Typhoon Signal.
Strong Monsoon Signal.
No.9 Typhoon Signal.
No.8 Typhoon Signal, Wind from NW
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Return home.
Approach and offer assistance.
Turn to starboard and keep clear.
Signal to her.
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Make too early an alteration.
Make too large an alteration.
Stand on.
Make frequent and small alterations of speed.
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Drive the boat further through the water.
Drive the boat less further through the water.
Makes no difference.
None of the above.
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No.1 Typhoon Signal.
No.3 Typhoon Signal.
No.9 Typhoon Signal.
No.10 Typhoon Signal.
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No.1 Typhoon Signal.
No.3 Typhoon Signal.
No.9 Typhoon Signal.
No.10 Typhoon Signal.
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Turn to starboard and give way to 1.
Stop and give way to 1.
Speed up and cross ahead of 1.
Turn to Port and give way to 1.
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Anchored vessel (any size)
Fishing vessel.
Pilot vessel.
None of the above.
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Tick-over speed, forward gear
Tick-over speed reverse gear
Tick-over speed neutral gear.
Stopped, key removed
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Turn around and return.
Go to their assistance.
Stop.
Call the Marine Police.
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A vessel being towed.
A trawler more than 20m in length.
A fishing vessel with nets extending over 150m.
A sailing vessel under power.
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Green
Red
(a) or (b)
Black
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Forces bow up.
Forces bow down.
Slows you down.
Speeds you up.
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No.1 Typhoon Signal.
No.3 Typhoon Signal.
No.9 Typhoon Signal.
No.10 Typhoon Signal.
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From windward.
From leeward.
From port side.
From starboard side.
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No.1 Typhoon Signal.
No.3 Typhoon Signal.
No.9 Typhoon Signal.
No.10 Typhoon Signal.
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Go astern.
Cast off and try again.
Go ahead and turn rudder to port.
Go ahead and turn rudder to starboard.
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I require assistance.
I require a pilot.
I wish to communicate with you.
You should stop your vessel instantly.
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