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1. A shading coil used in an AC magnetic controller, functions to

_____________.
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A. reduce vibration and noise in the contactor

 B. prevent flux buildup in the operating coil 
C. eliminate arcing when the contacts close
D. energize the operating coil and "pull in" the contacts
Ans: A
2. In a cartridge-type fuse, the metal element is contained in a

___________________.
A. porcelain window
B. thermal cut out
C. fiber tube
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D. flasher device
Ans: C
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3. In process control terminology values which can change QUESTIONS AND
without distinct increments, such as temperature, pressure, or ANSWERS-ETO
level are called ____________. FREQUENTLY...
A. binary values
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B. digital values
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C. bumpless values
D. analog values ELECTRICAL...
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4. The proper way to apply plastic electrical tape to an electric ANSWERS-ETO
cable splice is to _____________.
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A. apply tape to the braided cover, but avoid touching it
B. wind the tape so that each turn overlaps the turn before ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS
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C. apply the tape in one non-overlapping layer only QUESTIONS...

D. heat the tape with a soldering iron for good bonding
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5. Which of the following statements is true concerning all three-
phase alternators?
A. Each has three separate but identical armature windings SUBSCRI BE TO
acted on by one system of rotating magnets.
B. Each has one armature winding acted on by three identical Posts

but separate systems of rotating magnets.
C. All three-phase alternators are designed to operate with a Comments
0.8 leading power factor.
D. The three phases always provide power to the load through
three sets of slip rings and brushes.
Ans: A FI LES
6. A low-voltage protection circuit is used in electric motor

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starting equipment to _____________.
A. trip circuit contactors when the motor over speeds due to low
voltage
B. trip circuit contactors when the motor develops a short circuit
due to low voltage
C. allow the motor to restart automatically on restoration of
voltage without manually resetting
D. prevent the motor from restarting automatically on
restoration of voltage
Ans: D
7. Time delayed or delayed action-type fuses are designed to

_____________.
A. prevent grounds in branch circuits
B. prevent opens in motor circuits
C. permits momentary overloads without melting
D. guard lighting and electronic circuits
Ans: C
8. Silicon diodes designed for a specific reverse breakdown

voltage, become useful as an electronic power supply voltage
regulator, called _____________.
A. tunnel diodes
B. hot-carrier diodes
C. compensating diodes
D. Zener diodes
Ans: D
9. Which of the following statements best describes the material

known as varnished cambric?
A. Felted asbestos sealed with varnish.
B. Cotton cloth coated with insulating varnish.
C. Rubber insulation coated with a layer of tin.
D. Paper impregnated with mineral oil, specially wrapped with
nonmetallic tape, and coated with varnish.
Ans: B
10. A synchronous motor maintains synchronism with the

rotating field because _____________.
A. field strength varies directly with rotor slip
B. DC current applied to the rotor coils causes the rotor
magnets to lock in with the rotating flux of the stator
C. the stator poles are dragged around due to the flux created
by the excitation current
D. the stator flux rotates in the opposite direction
Ans: B
11. What is the maximum allowable primary current of a 2 KVA

step-down transformer with a four to one turns ratio if connected
across a 440 volt line?
A. 1.1 amps
B. 4.5 amps
C. 18.1 amps
D. 27.7 amps
Ans: B
12. The part of a fuse that melts and opens the circuit is made
of _____________.
A. copper and antimony
B. steel and Babbitt
C. aluminum or beryllium alloy
D. zinc or an alloy of tin and lead
Ans: D
13. The cross-sectional area of shipboard electrical cable is

expressed in _____________.
A. millimeters
B. gage numbers
C. centimeters
D. circular mils
Ans: D
14. To effectively clean a commutator in good physical

condition, you should use ____________.
A. Trichloride ethylene
B. kerosene
C. a canvas wiper
D. a commutator stone
Ans: C
15. What will be the phase angle relationship of a six-pole,

three-phase, rotating field generator?
A. 60°
B. 120°
C. 180°
D. 360°
Ans: B
16. The function of amortisseur, or damper windings in a

synchronous motor is to _____________.
A. eliminate slippage
B. provide excitation
C. provide starting torque
D. increase efficiency
Ans: C
17. The main difference between a motor control circuit

containing low voltage protection and low voltage release is that
the latter contains _____________.
A. a magnetic operating coil

B. normally open line contacts
C. thermal-overload protection
D. a momentary-contact start button
Ans: D
18. Fuses placed in series with a thermal trip-type circuit

breaker are used for _____________.
A. time-delay protection
B. short-circuit protection
C. short duration surge protection
D. sustained overload protection
Ans: B
19. On an engine throttle control system, the auxiliary control

circuits are provided with devices to prevent excessive over
travel of the pilot valve by the synchronous motor. These
devices are called _________________.
A. overlap sensors
B. limit switches
C. over travel relays
D. proximity switches
Ans: B
20. When charging lead-acid batteries, you should reduce the

charging rate as the battery nears its full charge capacity to
______________.
A. prevent excessive gassing and overheating
B. allow equalization of cell voltages
C. reduce lead sulfate deposits
D. increase lead peroxide formation
Ans: A
21. Ammeters and voltmeters used in sinusoidal AC power

systems indicate which of the following values of the waveforms
measured?
A. Peak value
B. Root-mean-square value
C. Average value
D. Maximum value
Ans: B
22. Before reassembling any machinery, you should

_____________.
A. replace all bearings regardless of length of service
B. apply a heavy coat of oil to all mating surfaces
C. clean any corroded surfaces and file all burrs smooth
D. coat all parts with alemite grease
Ans: C
23. The purpose of the commutator and brushes on a DC

generator is to _____________.
A. transfer generated direct current voltage from the armature
to the line
B. convert the alternating voltage generated within the
armature to a direct voltage
C. provide a sliding contact method to excite the field
D. reduce sparking between the armature and the carbon
brushes
Ans: B
24. The most common source of excitation for synchronous

motors is a/an _____________.
A. low voltage battery
B. motor attenuator set
C. DC exciter generator
D. AC supply
Ans: C
25. The type of feature afforded auxiliaries vital to the operation

of propelling equipment, where automatic restart after a voltage
failure would not create a hazard, is termed
_____________.
A. low voltage protection
B. high amperage protection
C. low voltage release
D. high amperage release
Ans: C
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR ETO FACEBOOK

1. A shading coil used in an AC magnetic controller, functions to

A. reduce vibration and noise in the contactor

2. In a cartridge-type fuse, the metal element is contained in a

Ans: D OBJECTIVE TYPE

C. apply the tape in one non-overlapping layer only QUESTIONS...

B. Each has one armature winding acted on by three identical Posts

6. A low-voltage protection circuit is used in electric motor

7. Time delayed or delayed action-type fuses are designed to

8. Silicon diodes designed for a specific reverse breakdown

9. Which of the following statements best describes the material

10. A synchronous motor maintains synchronism with the

11. What is the maximum allowable primary current of a 2 KVA

13. The cross-sectional area of shipboard electrical cable is

14. To effectively clean a commutator in good physical

15. What will be the phase angle relationship of a six-pole,

16. The function of amortisseur, or damper windings in a

17. The main difference between a motor control circuit

A. a magnetic operating coil

18. Fuses placed in series with a thermal trip-type circuit

19. On an engine throttle control system, the auxiliary control

20. When charging lead-acid batteries, you should reduce the

21. Ammeters and voltmeters used in sinusoidal AC power

22. Before reassembling any machinery, you should

23. The purpose of the commutator and brushes on a DC

24. The most common source of excitation for synchronous

25. The type of feature afforded auxiliaries vital to the operation

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