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Question asked (91):

What is the correct operation of the slow-turning facility fitted to some large 2 stroke main
propulsion diesel engines?

Selected answer:
Slow turning should be set to operate automatically at finish with engines to allow the
engine to cool down evenly.

Correct answer:
Slow turning should be set to operate automatically prior to engine start when engine has
been stopped for 20 to 30 minutes during manouevring
Question asked (94):
What is the purpose of the relief valves fitted to the doors and casing of 2 stroke diesel
engine crankcases?

Selected answer:
To relieve excess pressure in the crankcase resulting from piston rod gland leakage.
Correct answer:
To relieve excess pressure in the crankcase resulting from a crankcase explosion.

Question asked (103):

The main engine is running steady with an average exhaust gas temperature of
approximately 350 C. What would be a typical alarml/slow down setting for the cylinder
exhaust gas temperature deviation from the average?

Selected answer:
+/- 30 C
Correct answer:
+/- 50 C

Question asked (1370):

In a large, 2 stroke, main diesel engine cylinder lubricating oil is supplied directly through
lubrication points cut into the cylinder liner. At what point during the cycle should the
supply normally occur.

Selected answer:
At Bottom Dead Centre.
Correct answer:
As the piston rings pass the lubrication points.
Question asked (1532):

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The figure shows a silicon controlled rectifier with a RC circuit connected in parallel. What
is the purpose of the RC circuit ?
Selected answer:
Obtain current resonance
Correct answer:
Protect the SCR against damage caused by fast high voltage spikes

Question asked (1561):

This circuit consists of a voltage source V, a change-over switch S, a resistor R and a
capacitor C. The voltage/time figures 1 to 4 show changes in the voltage V(C) when the
switch S is suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2 at time t = 0. Only one of the diagrams is
correct. Which?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Figure 1

Question asked (1569):

This circuit shows a transformer with two windings, N (1) = 2000 and N (2) = 1000 turns,
on a common magnetic circuit. Assume that there are no energy losses in the transformer
itself. Calculate the output voltage V (2) when the input voltage is V (1) = 100 Volt.
Selected answer:
V (2) = 200 V
Correct answer:
V (2) = 50 V

Question asked (1571):

A transformer is rated at 22 kVA, 440/220 Volts, 60 Hz, is used to step down the voltage
to a lighting system. The low tension voltage is to be kept constant at 220 Volts. What
load impedance connected to the low-tension side will cause the transformer to be fully
loaded?
Selected answer:
22 Ohms
Correct answer:
2.2 Ohms

Question asked (2029):

A conventional tanker has most of its tanks slack during the discharging of oil cargo, it is
not of any great consequence; however, if an OBO has most of its holds slack during
discharging (or loading) of oil cargo this will:
Selected answer:
Cause extreme strain to the hull on the listed side if a list develops?
Correct answer:
Likely cause a sudden or violent list due to the very large free surface in the broad
beamed holds?
Question asked (2614):
Which of the following is typical for a feed-forward control system?
Selected answer:
The process continually oscillates

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Correct answer:
Control of the process inlet side
Question asked (2705):
The engine turns over normally when starting air is supplied but does not fire even though
normal starting rpm is achieved. What could be the probable cause to this?
Selected answer:
The turbocharger has not run up to normal full speed.
Correct answer:
Air in the fuel oil system.
Question asked (2743):
In relation ot OPA 90, Which of the following statement is correct?
Selected answer:
OPA-90 specify rules and regulations for all COTP-zones
Correct answer:
COTP-zones may have additional rules and regulations

Question asked (3699):

In a distress situation, how many times or for how long should the emergency alarm
signal be sounded?

Selected answer:
3 times
Correct answer:
Until all crew members and passengers have reported to their respective muster stations
Question asked (20351):
A hand flare must have a burning period of at least
Selected answer:
30 Sec
Correct answer:
1 Min

Question asked (20380):

As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
Selected answer:
Every month
Correct answer:
Every week

Question asked (31024):

How is a Safety Management Certificate obtained?

Selected answer:
Vessel is surveyed by MCA and certificate issued
Correct answer:
Ship owner has Document of Compliance issued, and vessel is assessed and holds all
statutory certificates

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Question asked (31373):
Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving
appliances correspond to present regulations?

Selected answer:
Maintenance and repair of all the life-saving equipments will be carried out ashore in work
shop only
Correct answer:
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the
regulations shall be provided
Question asked (31454):
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft
corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall be stowed:

Selected answer:
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and
launching in less than 15 minutes.
Correct answer:
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.

Question asked (31459):

Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill according to
SOLAS regulations?
Selected answer:
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances.
Correct answer:
Checking that life-jackets are correctly donned.

Question asked (32175):

Over a period of a few hours of operation the main diesel engine speed gradually falls off.
From the options given what is the most likely cause of this fault?
Selected answer:
Governor linkage broken.
Correct answer:
Fouling of turbocharger intake filters.

Question asked (32195):

The diagram shows a thyristor (SCR) with a Resistor and Capacitor (R and C). The RC
network shown, performs which of the following applications?
Selected answer:
Provide voltage smoothing for SCR power supply.
Correct answer:
Divert fast voltage spikes which may lead to uncontrolled switch on.

Question asked (32205):

When starting three phase induction motors there is sometimes a need to use a star-delta
starter. A star-delta starter exhibits which of the following characteristics while connected
in star.
Selected answer:
Reduced current and increased speed

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Correct answer:
Reduced current and reduced torque
Question asked (32225):
What should be the healthy continuity resistance of a 220V, 2.2kW,10A heating element,
when checked near to it's rated operating temperature?
Selected answer:
0.1 Ohms
Correct answer:
22 Ohms

Question asked (32270):

Most fuel oil separtors working on the centrifuge principle have an automatic start up and
sludging facility. Which of the following actions would you expect to occur first during the
start up sequence?
Selected answer:
Operating water drained from bowl to open it.
Correct answer:
Operating water supplied to bowl to close it

Question asked (32272):

Some vessels have a central hydraulic system consisting of a number of hydraulic power
packs for driving cargo pumps, deck machinery, ship's cranes, etc. Which parameter is
normally used to automatically bring the power packs on and off line to match operational
demand?
Selected answer:
Percentage of maximum pressure being used.
Correct answer:
Percentage of available flow.

Question asked (32291):

Continuity testing of a delta connected three phase induction motor yields the following
results; U-V =3 ohms, V-W =3 ohms, W-U =6 ohms.Which of the following is the likely
condition?
Selected answer:
Partial fault between W and U
Correct answer:
Open circuit winding between W and U

Question asked (32292):

Continuity testing of a delta connected three phase induction motor yields the following
results; U1-V1 = 4 ohms, V1-W1 = 4 ohms, W1-U1 = 4 ohms. What is the value of
continuity resistance for each winding ie. U1 - U2?
Selected answer:
4 ohms
Correct answer:
6 ohms

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Question asked (32297):
A power card from a slow speed diesel engine cylinder is abnormal with a low height and
the body of the diagram thicker than normal. What is the most likely cause of this?
Selected answer:
Partially blocked fuel injection valve.
Correct answer:
Fuel timing is retarded.

Question asked (32316):

A cable carries a current of 1500A at 660 Volts and has a voltage drop along it's length
of 30volts. Assuming the cable insulation is good enough to work at High Voltage, what
would be the voltage drop when supplying the same amount of power at 6600 Volts.
Selected answer:
300 Volts
Correct answer:
3 Volts

Question asked (32497):

Some new maintenance routines are being planned and a risk assessment is necessary
so that the required procedures can be entered into the ship's Safety Management
manual. Which of the following should be the first step in this risk assessment process?
Selected answer:
Identify the safety precautions that may be necessary to prevent injury or harm to
personnel carrying out the routines.
Correct answer:
Identify the hazards that may exist which may affect personnel involved with the
maintenance routines.

Question asked (32950):

A viscosity controller for the main diesel engine fuel oil supply is giving poor control
resulting in the viscosity of the fuel oil being too low at the engine. Which of the defects
given in the options is likely to be the cause of this problem?
Selected answer:
The air supply pressure to the controller for controlling the steam valve for steam to the
fuel heater is too low.

Correct answer:
Capillary tube in the viscometer is blocked giving high differential pressure at the DP cell.
Question asked (32964):
Occasionally the tie rods on a large slow speed diesel engine may fail in service. The
mode of failure is usually a complete fracture of the tie rod due to excessive fatigue
stress. Select, from the options given, the features of the surface of the fracture that
would confirm a fatigue failure.

Selected answer:
The surface at the fracture would be crystalline in appearance with a full 'cup and cone'
shape.

Correct answer:
Part of the fracture surface would be uneven but smooth (burnished) with the remainder
crystalline with part 'cup and cone' shape.

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Question asked (32970):
A refrigeration plant is short cycling even though there is plenty of refrigerant in the
system and all of the rooms are above temperature. From the options give select the one
which is the most likely cause of the problem?

Selected answer:
Insufficient cooling water flow through the condenser causing the automatic high pressure
cut out to operate.
Correct answer:
Blocked filter drier causing the automatic low pressure cut out to operate.

Question asked (32974):

A portable oxygen analyser for use onboard ship is of the paramagnetic sensing element
type. It is being used to test the atmosphere of a space onboard ship but starts to give
erratic readings. There is no obvious indication as to why this is happening. Select from
the options given the most likely cause of this problem.
Selected answer:
The battery power is low.
Correct answer:
The sampling filter is partially blocked giving rise to wide pressure variations in the
sampling chamber.

Question asked (33190):

When carrying out repair or maintenance tasks involving hot work a hot work permit must
be issued. Select the correct option from those given which completes the following
statement. 'The permit for hot work
Selected answer:
..should only cover specific hot work tasks, be valid for a specified time period and be
issued by the person carrying out the work.'
Correct answer:
..should only cover specific hot work tasks and be valid for a specified time period.'

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