The online test is easy, it is how I got mine last year. It is not secure, you can have two browsers open and look up the answers as you take the test. I guess at least if this was done you either know the answers already or are taking the time to look them up and read the section that you do not know.
There must be a well of questions that it picks from, no two tests are exactly alike although some questions will overlap between tests. I saw my wifes test and many of the questions on hers was on mine, in different order. They also like to ask the same question a few different ways on the test in an attempt to trip you up. There is a practice test as well which is the same questions are the normal test. No charge for this.
It allows you to print your temporary on the spot and order your permanent card as well. IMO a better use of time than sitting through a class. If it is for kids though that are of legal boating age I would probably let them take the practice test online and put them through the class, that way you are certain they know what they are doing.
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