USCG Exam PracticeWatch duties, terminology, and instrumentation
Which of the following is included in the standard pre-departure engine checks listed for small commercial vessels?
- ✓ Verifying the raw-water sea-strainer is clearCorrect
- B. Confirming the engine order telegraph is calibrated
- C. Testing the sound-powered phone circuit to the bridge
- D. Checking that the bell book entries are current
Why A is correct
USCG Boatswain Manual Ch. 9 §9.2 lists the raw-water sea-strainer being clear as one of the common pre-departure engine checks, along with fuel level, oil dipstick reading, battery isolator on, charge gauge reading, and exhaust appearance.