[QUOTE=waterwrkpr;56667]If one could resit without having to take all six modules again that would be nice, but this question was based on ROTR “risk”.
Q: both intl/inland which statement is true concerning risk of collision?
A. Risk would exist if two vessels pass within 1 ml
B. stand on vessel must keep out of way of other vessels.
C. Bogus answer
D. Bogus answer
I feel both these answers are correct but the q does not mention the fact a “giveaway” vessel is not taking appropriate action to avoid collision, thus for the give way vessel to assume “risk” and then take immediate action to keep clear. I believe this Q is simple to learn by the definition of repetitive Text book learning techniques, but to put into theory, the Q only ask what is true concerning “risk”. I believe there is risk anytime two boats pass. We take that risk everyday we leave port.
I most likely will sit again but it’s worth it to try and appeal this Q: so that in the future the USCG can evolve with these Q’s Call me stubborn…[/QUOTE]
See Rule 7(d)(ii). Perhaps “would” in choice A could be changed to “may” or “could,” but A is still the BEST answer. B does not apply to the risk of colliion. It’s a statement of the obligation of a vessel under the rules that applies whether or not ther is risk of collision.
However, I agree this may be a less than ideal question. If you are able to immediately dismiss as “bogus” two of the three wrong answers, or “distractors” there is room for improvement. Ideally, the number who answer a given question correctly should be close the average grade for the entire test (meaning there are no “easy” or “hard” questions) and of those that answered incorrectly, the number choosing each of the three distractors should be about the same.