U.S. Coast Guard Boot Camp Practice Test

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• Which term means 'Look straight ahead at position of attention'?
• In peacetime, under which department does the Coast Guard serve?
• Which term pairs with 'Flag' in maritime language?
• What is the purpose of a life jacket (PFD)?
• Which statement is NOT one of the Coast Guard's three core values?
• What length defines a Coast Guard cutter?
• What is the phonetic code word for the letter U?
• What is the 2nd General Order?
• Which statement best describes the orientation of a vessel's compass direction at that moment?
• What is the primary marine radio channel used for calling and distress?
• Which term corresponds to the Kitchen/Cafeteria?
• What is the code word for the letter E?
• Which code word represents the letter I?
• If you need a PFD that is designed for specific activities or conditions, which type is appropriate?
• Which PFD type is typically most comfortable for on-deck activities but may not turn an unconscious wearer face-up?
• What is the code word for the letter C?
• Which drill command is not described in the material?
• What is the 1st General Order?
• Which General Order requires you to receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves you all orders from the commanding officer, field officer of the day, officer of the day, and officers and petty officers of the watch?
• What is the phonetic code word for the letter X?
• Which General Order mandates you to salute all Officers, and all colors and standards not cased?
• Which term denotes the rear portion of a vessel?
• Which term refers to the ship's path as planned before or during navigation, not necessarily the current orientation?
• Which code word corresponds to the letter L?
• What is the phonetic code word for the letter Z?
• How long is Coast Guard boot camp?
• Which drill command returns a formation to face forward from the side angle?
• A ship that is not attached to a pier or anchored is in which state?
• Which term would be used to indicate a vessel is not at anchor and not secured to shore?
• What is a Bowline used for?
• Which phrase is used to acknowledge an order and indicate compliance?
• What distress signal is used for distress via Morse code?
• Which knot is used to join two rope ends of similar thickness securely?
• Which term describes a vessel that is actively moving and not secured to shore?
• Which code word is used for the letter F?
• Which code word is used for the letter O?
• Which drill command is used to align spacing to the right for a uniform appearance?
• What are the nautical terms for the front and rear of a vessel?
• Which General Order requires you to repeat all calls from posts farther from the guard house than your own?
• Which General Order requires you to be especially watchful at night, and during the time of challenging, to challenge all persons on or near your post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority?
• Which term describes the direction a vessel points at the moment and is used by navigators for immediate maneuvering?
• Which term refers to the intended route the ship plans to follow?
• The Coast Guard's three primary mission areas include which combination?
• Which General Order instructs you to call the Petty Officer of the watch in any case not covered by instructions?
• Which term denotes the right-hand side of a vessel when facing forward?
• Which term describes a vessel not tied to a pier or anchor?
• Which option is not a phonetic code word listed for the letters shown?
• Which code word represents the letter R?
• Which code word corresponds to the letter I?
• Which phrase is the proper response to an order from a superior?
• In the glossary, the term 'Bathroom' is defined as which of the following?
• Which code word is used for the letter S?
• What term is used for the direction a ship points at any given moment?
• What is the proper term for the forward portion of a vessel?
• Which PFD type offers the greatest buoyancy and turning capability?
• Which code word belongs to the letter H?
• What is the 3rd General Order?
• In wartime, to which branch can the Coast Guard be transferred?
• Which General Order requires you to give the alarm in case of fire or disorder?
• The NATO code word for M is which of the following?
• Which code word is used for the letter N?
• Which term describes the ship's intended track through the water?
• Which option lists the Coast Guard Core Values?
• What radio distress call indicates an urgent situation requiring prompt attention but not an immediate life-threatening danger?
• What is the phonetic code word for the letter V?
• What is a Type V PFD?
• What is the NATO phonetic code word for the letter K?
• What does Starboard refer to?
• Which term is the shipbuilding counterpart of 'Wall'?
• Which statement correctly matches a distress signal to its meaning?
• Which code word is used for the letter R?
• 2nd General Order—Which option correctly identifies it?
• What is the phonetic code word for the letter W?
• What is the shipboard counterpart of 'Stairs'?
• Which term is the nautical counterpart of 'Ceiling'?
• Which safety practice is recommended when handling lines in rough weather?
• Which term corresponds to the nautical meaning of 'Upstairs'?
• What is the proper response to the drill command 'Attention'?
• Which knot is used to join two ropes of different thickness?
• Portside refers to which side of the vessel when facing forward?
• When joining two lines of different thickness, which knot is appropriate?
• For securing a rope to a post, railing, or spar, which knot is commonly used?
• Which term is opposite of 'Downstairs' on a ship?
• In marine radio use, which channel is primarily used for distress calls?
• Which statement best describes the Coast Guard's environmental protection role?
• What signaling indicates distress using flags in international signaling?
• Which drill command turns a formation 90 degrees to the right?
• Which PFD type is designed to turn an unconscious wearer face-up?
• If you see a safety hazard on deck, what should you do?
• What distance defines the running portion of the Coast Guard boot camp PFT?
• What is the proper term for the rear portion of a vessel?
• What does the drill command 'Dress Right, Dress' accomplish?
• Which signaling code is used to indicate distress with flags internationally?
• One primary purpose of military courtesy is to show respect for whom?
• In sailors' slang, what term corresponds to 'Drinking fountain' or 'rumor'?
• Which of the following is NOT a safety practice when handling lines in rough weather?
• Which letter uses the code word 'Hotel'?
• What are the three primary mission areas of the Coast Guard?
• To whom should you report a safety hazard on deck according to standard operating procedure?
• Which General Order includes the directive to call the Petty Officer of the watch in any case not covered by instructions?
• Which General Order requires you to salute all Officers and all colors not cased?
• What is the code word for the letter A?
• Which components are included in the Coast Guard boot camp fitness test?
• Which code word represents the letter L in the NATO alphabet?
• What is the code word for the letter D?
• Which term corresponds to 'Downstairs' on a vessel?
• When did the Coast Guard originate, and which two services merged to form it?
• Which term corresponds to Boots?
• Which term describes the left-hand side of a vessel when moving forward?
• In shipboard terminology, what is the counterpart of 'Floor'?
• Which term describes the ship's intended route or path to be followed?
• Which drill command turns a formation 90 degrees to the left?
• Which term refers to the area used for meals and food preparation on a ship?
• What are the nautical terms for the left and right sides of a vessel?
• Which term pairs with 'Bed' in ship vocabulary?
• Portside refers to which side of the vessel when facing forward?
• What is the purpose of a personal flotation device's buoyancy?
• Which PFD type is primarily designed for near-shore use and may roll a wearer?
• The duration of Coast Guard boot camp is:
• Which word is the nautical counterpart of 'Mop'?
• Which term is used when a ship is actively moving and not tied to a dock?
• Which class of extinguisher is used for electrical fires?
• What is the term for the direction a vessel is facing relative to true north?
• Which word describes the instantaneous direction a vessel is pointing?
• Which term refers to an area designated by the Commanding Officer to serve for official and ceremonial functions?
• Which code word corresponds to the letter S?
• The term 'Head' corresponds to which glossary term?
• Which command is used to begin marching from a halt?
• Which term describes a vessel that is moving and not moored or anchored?
• During the Attention command, how should your feet be positioned?
• Which General Order requires you to quit your post only when properly relieved?
• Which code word is used for the letter T?
• Which three components typically comprise the Coast Guard boot camp physical fitness test (PFT)?
• Which General Order emphasizes being especially watchful at night and challenging all persons on or near the post?
• Which term describes the rear portion of a vessel?
• What term pairs with 'Bed' in marine terminology?
• Which class of extinguisher is used for ordinary combustibles like wood and paper?
• Which letter corresponds to the code word X-ray?
• Which code word is used for the letter J?
• Which letter corresponds to the code word Yankee?
• Name the Coast Guard's three core values.
• Which elements make up the fire triangle?
• Which code word corresponds to the letter Q?
• Which General Order says to talk to no one except in the line of duty?
• Which motto best describes the Coast Guard's readiness mindset in this context?
• In the glossary, the term 'Room' is defined as which of the following?
• Which PFD type is a throw-able, non-wearable device?
• The NATO code word for N is which of the following?
• Which code word belongs to the letter E?
• Which term represents the Coast Guard's Marine Environmental Protection mission area?
• Which code word corresponds to the letter I?
• What is the main purpose of military courtesy in Coast Guard life?
• What is the nautical counterpart of 'Ceiling'?
• What is the proper term for the left side of a vessel relative to forward motion?
• What is the proper courtesy when addressing a superior in Coast Guard culture?
• The Figure-eight knot serves primarily as what type of knot to prevent rope from fraying or slipping?
• Which code word is used for the letter P?
• Which knot is commonly used to secure a rope to a post, railing, or spar?
• What radio distress call indicates grave and imminent danger?
• 3rd General Order—Which option correctly identifies it?
• Complete the analogy: Floor is to Deck as Upstairs is to ?
• Which term is defined as a recruit progress documentation slip?
• The buoyancy of a personal flotation device serves what essential function?
• Which term is defined as 'Kitchen/Cafeteria'?
• Which aspect is primarily tested by the push-ups portion of the fitness test?
• Which code word is used for the letter Q?
• What is the purpose of roll calls in boot camp?
• What is the phonetic code word for the letter Y?
• Which General Order requires you to repeat all calls from posts farther from the guard house than your own?
• Which code word corresponds to the letter G?
• Roll calls are conducted to ensure everyone's safety by which specific action?
• What is the primary mission of the United States Coast Guard?
• Which code word represents the letter J?
• Which term corresponds to the process of tracking recruit progress?
• Which term is the equivalent of Hat?
• What is the Coast Guard motto?
• What is the primary function of a life jacket when afloat?