What is meant by the term "right-handed" propeller?

Correct Answer: Option B — A "right-handed" propeller is a propeller which rotates in the clockwise direction when viewed from astern.

Propeller hand is determined by the direction of rotation when viewed from astern looking forward toward the bow. A right-handed propeller rotates clockwise in this view. This standard convention is vital for understanding vessel handling characteristics, such as transverse thrust and the resulting paddle-wheel effect during maneuvering.