Deck · 2026 NMC sample exam Q396–Q397
Master or Mate under 200 GRT Rivers Practice Test
Every module on the National Maritime Center's 2026 sample examination for Master or Mate Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons Rivers: 2 modules, 120 real questions, graded instantly.
The Master or Mate Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons Rivers exam is split into 2 modules, each graded separately. The table below is the National Maritime Center's own 2026 sample examination for this credential, module by module, with every question matched to our bank of released U.S. Coast Guard exam questions. Open a module to practice its questions one at a time, or sit the whole module as a timed exam.
What is on the Master or Mate Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons Rivers exam
| Module | Questions | Illustrations | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q396 Deck General - Safety | 70 | 2 | Practice → |
| Q397 Navigation General - Rivers | 50 | 1 | Practice → |
| Total | 120 | 3 |
Most modules require 70 percent to pass; Rules of the Road modules require 90 percent.
Q396 · 70 questions · 2 illustrations
Deck General - Safety
- 1. Which is TRUE when splicing nylon line?
- 2. Which knot is used to attach two different sized lines together?
- 3. When improperly tied, which knot shown in the illustration is called a granny or thief's knot?
- 4. Which knot in the illustration represents a bowline?
- 5. What does the process of faking down a line mean?
Showing the first 5 of 70. Start at question 1 and use Next to work through the module →
Q397 · 50 questions · 1 illustration
Navigation General - Rivers
- 1. What will a buoy marking a wreck show?
- 2. Which term defines a submerged dike extending from the bank of the river used to train the channel?
- 3. The four standard light colors used for lighted aids to navigation are red, green, white, and __________.
- 4. What information is NOT found in the chart title?
- 5. While passing through Memphis, the weather report on the TV news indicates that a cold front is crossing western Kentucky and Tennessee. Tomorrow's weather will...
Showing the first 5 of 50. Start at question 1 and use Next to work through the module →
Master or Mate Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons Rivers exam FAQ
Q How many questions are on the Master or Mate Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons Rivers exam?
The National Maritime Center's 2026 sample examination for Master or Mate Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons Rivers has 120 questions across 2 modules: Q396 Deck General - Safety (70 questions) and Q397 Navigation General - Rivers (50 questions). Every one is multiple choice with four answers, and you can practice all of them on this page.
Q What modules are on the Master or Mate Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons Rivers exam?
The modules are Q396 Deck General - Safety (70 questions) and Q397 Navigation General - Rivers (50 questions). Each module is graded separately, so you need to pass every one to pass the exam.
Q What score do I need to pass the Master or Mate Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons Rivers exam?
Most USCG exam modules require 70 percent to pass; Rules of the Road modules, where they apply, require 90 percent. Check the specific requirements for your endorsement with the National Maritime Center.
Q Are these the real questions?
Yes. They are the questions on the National Maritime Center's published 2026 sample examination for Master or Mate Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons Rivers (modules Q396–Q397), matched to our bank of released U.S. Coast Guard exam questions. The exam you sit draws from the same pools.
Q Can I take a timed Master or Mate Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons Rivers practice exam?
Yes. Subscribers can sit any module as an official sample exam in its published order, timed or untimed, with answers revealed at the end. Free accounts can build one 10-question practice exam and answer questions on every module page.
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