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ANS: A
2. When reading electrical motor controller diagrams, it helps to know that _____
A. current paths in the control circuit are drawn as heavy lines and in the power circuit as
lighter lines
B. current paths in the power circuit are drawn as heavy lines and in control circuit as
lighter lines
C. circuits subject to 500 volts or greater are drawn as heavy lines and below 500 volts as
lighter lines
D. circuits subject to 500volts or greater are drawn as light lines and below 500 volts as
heavy
ANS: B
ANS: C
4. Large cable sizes are formed as individual conductors that may be comprised of
several smaller strands to
ANS: A
ANS: B
D. second electromagnet
ANS: C
7. Which of the following precautions should you take when securing propulsion
generators and motors for an extended period of time?
A. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their contacts and circulate air through the units.
B. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their contacts and discharge carbon dioxide into
the units to keep them dry.
C. Lift the brushes from commutator collector rings and use the built-in heater to
prevent
moisture accumulation.
D. Lift the brushes from commutator collector rings and circulate cool dry air through
the units.
ANS: C
8. The direction of magnetic flux changes when the direction of current is reversed.
a. True
b. False
ANS: A
ANS: B
12. If a Motor is not rotating in the E/R, you will carry out the following Checks (multiple
choice, 3 Questions of same type but Options were different)
ANS: ALL
ANS: B
15. Which of the listed precautions should be taken when cleaning the internals of a motor
with compressed air?
A. Open the machine on both ends so as to allow the air and dust to escape.
B. Be certain that the circuit breaker is opened and tagged on the feeder panel.
ANS: A B & C
ANS: C
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ANS: D
24. 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
25. A synchronous motor maintains synchronism with the rotating field because
(A) Field strength varies directly with rotors lIp
(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
26. 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
27. The apparent power in inductive circuit
A. True power
B. Lead
C. Inductive
D. Reactive
ANS: D
29. If current reverses, the magnetic field also reverses; true (or) false
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
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ANS: B
33. Which of the listed precautions should take while cleaning poly phase motor internals with
compressed air? (Multiple ans)
A. Open the machine as both ends so as to allow the dust to escape
B. Be certain that the circuit breaker is opened, tagged as the feeder panel
C. Be certain that air is clean and as dry as possible
D. Ensure that the fuse is removed
ANS: A B & C
D. End plates
ANS: A
42. Which of the following conditions will occur when solenoid coil burns out of a cargo winch
with an electrical brake.
A. The brake will be set by spring force.
B. The motor will over speed and burns out
C. The load suspended by the cargo boom will fail
D. Nothing will happen; the winch will continue to operate normally
ANS: A
43. A low voltage protection circuit is used in electric motor starting equipment to
A. Trip circuit contractor when the motor over speed due to low voltage
B. Trip circuit contractor when the motor develops short circuit due to low voltage
C. Allows the motor to restart automatically on restoration of voltage without manual
resetting
D. Prevent motor from restarting automatically
ANS: D
44. Determine the order of doping in transistor (from high to low)
A. collector, base, emitter
B. Emitter, collector, base
C. Base, emitter, collector
D. collector, emitter, base
ANS: B
45. The opposition to the magnetic lines of force in magnetic is called
A. Resistance
B. Reluctance
C. Impedance
D. Inductance
ANS: B
46. Factors varies potential of a PN junction depend on (multiple ans)
A. Type of semiconductor material
B. Amount of doping
C. Temperature
D. None
ANS: A B & C
48. A poly phase motor driving engine room pumps fails to start, checks
A. Insulation is open
B. No restriction for movement of motor /pump
C. Check overload relay trip
D. Battery fully charged
ANS: A B & C
49. Poly phase motor fails to start, precautions to take before checking
A. Isolate motor
B. Remove fuse
C. Post caution sign
D. Ensure starter/motor terminals are live
ANS: A B & C
50. Which of the following statement is true (*)
A.PNP & NPN are different transistors
B. Emitter, base and collector are basic elements
C. Base separates, emitter, collector
ANS: A B & C
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54. The induced voltage across a stationary conductor in a steady magnetic field is zero. (*)
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
ANS: A
55. Which of the listed devices is used to measure pressure and convert it to an electrical
signal?
A. -Transducer
B. -Reducer
C. -Transformer
D. Rectifier
ANS: A
56. In three phase electrical equipment, the immediate action in the event of fuse blowing in
one of the phases would be
a. to replace with a fuse of correct rating
b. to replace fuses on all three phases
c. to try to repair the fuse
d. to investigate the fault that led to blowing the fuse
ANS: D
57.
Which of the capacity has dielectric constant of 1.0000?
Dielectric material is one that reduces the electrostatic force when placed between charges.
a. air gap = 1.006
b. vacuum
c. water
d. electrolytes
ANS: B
59. A poly-phase motor driving an engine room pump fails to start. When trying to identify
the cause of failure, which of the following steps are applicable? (Multi choice)
A. Visually examine motor for open circuit faults.
B. Visually examine starter for open circuit faults.
C. Reverse the direction of electrical supply to check if it works.
D. Perform the infinite resistance test.
ANS: A B & D
60. Tightly knit metal braid wire can be used with a printed circuit board when
A. Conductor flexibility is required
B. De-soldering components in the circuit
C. Electrically produced magnetic fluxes would cause inaccuracies in adjacent components
D. Reactance in the circuit must be kept to a minimum
ANS: B
61. Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon controlled
rectifier?
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B. Root-mean-square value
C. Average value
D. Maximum value
ANS: B
70. Which of the following statements concerning analog and digital devices are correct?
A. The variables in digital systems are fixed quantities and the variables in analog systems
are continuous quantities.
B. There are no basic differences between the two systems.
C. Analog devices are superior in accuracy compared to digital devices.
D. Operations in a digital device are performed simultaneously.
ANS: A
71. While starting a main propulsion synchronous motor, the ammeter pegs out at maximum
and then returns to the proper value after synchronization. This indicates that the
A. Motor has started properly.
B. Field windings are grounded.
C. Slip rings are dirty.
D. Power transmission cables are grounded.
ANS: A
72. When the current through the coil of an electromagnet reverses, the direction of the
magnetic field also reverses.
a. True
b. False
ANS: A
73. A magnetic blowout coil in a DC motor controller contact or functions to
A. Open contact rapidly.
B. Reduce contact wear.
C. Adjust opening spring tension.
D. Provide "snap-action" in the contactor.
ANS: B
74. In a PNP transistor, the p-regions are
A. Emitter and Base
B. Base and Collector
C. Emitter and Collector
D. Emitter, Base and Collector
ANS: C
76. In refer compressor what are the readings we are entering in logbook
A. S.W temp
B. S.W Pressure
C. Condenser temp
D. Condenser leak
ANS: A B & C
79. With reference to a Data Logger for a refrigeration system, which of the following
parameters should be monitored?
A. Room temperature.
B. Liquid Line temperature.
C. Recharge temperature.
D. Solenoid valve operation.
ANS: A B & D
80. With reference to a Data Logger for a refrigeration system, which of the following
parameters should be monitored?
A. Sea water temperature and pressure.
B. Condensing temperature
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C. Refrigerant leakage
D. Evaporating temperature
ANS: A B & D
81. AC circuits possess characteristics of resistance, inductance, and capacitance. The
capacitive reactance of a circuit is expressed in
A. ohms
B. mhos
C. henrys
D. farads
ANS: A
82. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in____________.
(A) series with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(B) parallel with the load and in series with the meter movement
(C) parallel with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(D) series with the load and in series with the meter movement
ANS: A
83. Brushless generators are designed to operate without the use of ___________.
(E) brushes
(F) slip rings
(G) commutators
(H) all of the above
ANS: D
84. Which of the following physical characteristics does a wound-rotor induction motor
possess that a squirrel cage motor does not?
ANS: A
85. The current at which a magnetic-type overload relay tends to trip may be decreased
by raising the plunger further in to the magnetic circuit of the relay. This
action_________.
(A) reduces magnetic pull on the plunger and requires more current to trip the relay
(B) reduces magnetic pull on the plunger and requires less current to trip the relay
(C) increases magnetic pull on the plunger and requires more current to trip the relay
(D) increases magnetic pull on the plunger and requires less current to trip the relay
ANS: D
86. Protection against sustained overloads occurring in molded-case circuit breakers is
provided by a/an _________.
(A) over voltage release
(B) thermal acting trip
(C) thermal overload relay
(D) current overload relay
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ANS: B
87. Which of the listed logic gates is considered to be a BASIC building block (basic logic
gate) used in logic diagrams?
(A) NAND
(B) OR
(C) NOR
(D) All of the above.
ANS: B
88. When choosing a battery for a particular application, major consideration should be
given to the battery's
(A) amp-hour capacity
(B) terminal polarity
(C) stability under charge
(D) ambient temperature rise
ANS: A
ANS: B
90. The electrical energy necessary to transmit a person's voice over a sound-powered
telephone circuit is obtained from ____________.
(a) dry cell batteries
(b) the ship's service switchboard
(c) the emergency switchboard
(d) the speaker's voice
ANS: D
ANS: D
92. The freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid battery will be
_____________.
(a) higher than in a discharged battery
(b) lower than in a discharged battery
(c) the same as in a discharged battery
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(d) higher than in a discharged battery, but the specific gravity will be less
ANS: B
93. Which of the following represents the accepted method of cleaning dust and foreign
particles from electrical equipment while limiting damage to electric components?
(A) Carefully wiping off the components with a soft cotton rag.
(B) Blowing a high velocity stream of compressed air rapidly across the component
(C) Using a vacuum cleaner to remove debris from the components.
(D) Using carbon tetrachloride as a cleaning solvent to clean the components.
ANS: C
94. Regarding an AC generator connected to them am electrical bus; as the electric load
and power factor vary, a corresponding change is reflected in the generator armature
reaction. These changes in armature reaction are compensated for by the
_____________.
ANS: B
95. In an induction motor, rotor currents are circulated in the rotor by _______
ANS: C
96. An electrical device which prevents an action from occurring until all other required
conditions are met is called a /an ___________.
(A) limit
(B) monitor
(C) modulator
(D) interlock
ANS: D
97. A circuit breaker and a fuse have a basic similarity in that they both _______
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ANS: B
98. The electrolyte in a lead-acid storage battery consists of distilled water and
_____________.
ANS: C
99. The full torque electric brake on an electric cargo winch functions to _____________.
(a) act as a backup brake in the event the mechanical brake should fail
(b) automatically hold the load as soon as current to the machine is shut off
(c) automatically govern the lowering speed of the load
(d) automatically govern the hoisting speed of the load
ANS: B
ANS: A
ANS: A
ANS: B
(c) parallel with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(d) series with the load and in series with the meter movement
ANS: A
ANS: C
105. Low horsepower, polyphase, induction motors can be started with full voltage
by means of ___________.
(a) compensator starters
(b) autotransformer starters
(c) across-the-line starters
(d) primary-resistor starters
ANS: C
ANS: D
ANS: C
ANS: A
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ANS: B
110. Which of the damages listed can occur to the components of a winch master
control switch, if the cover gasket becomes deteriorated?
(a) Overheating of the winch motor.
(b) Contamination of lube oil.
(c) Sparking at the winch motor brushes.
(d) Rapid corrosion of switch components.
ANS: D
ANS: B
ANS: C
113. SOLAS regulations state that a normal source for emergency loads and power
on a cargo vessel must be supplied from ____________.
(a) emergency generator supply to the emergency switchboard
(b) emergency generator supply to the main switchboard
(c) battery supply to the main switchboard
(d) ship's service generator via the emergency switchboard
ANS: D
114. A storage battery for an emergency lighting and power system must have the
capacity to _____________.
a. close all watertight doors twice
b. open all watertight doors four times
c. open and close all watertight doors in six consecutive cycles within a 20 second period
d. none of the above
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ANS: A
115. SOLAS regulations require emergency diesel engine starting systems to have
sufficient capacity to provide power for at least ____________.
A. three continuous starting sequences
B. six consecutive cranking cycles
C. nine repeated starts under load
D. twelve cranking periods of 5 seconds
ANS: B
ANS: D
117. While on watch in the engine room at sea with only one ship's service shaft
generator on line, the entire plant suddenly blacks out without warning. After
restoring power, the cause for this casualty could be attributed to which of the
following faults?
A. The micro switch at the generator speed trip vibrated open, allowing the main breaker to
open via the under voltage trip.
B. Someone pushed the trip button to the "shore power" breaker.
C. The main air compressor suddenly stopped.
D. The standby generator started automatically and became motorized.
ANS: A
ANS: C
119. The basic control action of a magnetic amplifier depends upon _____________.
(a) variations in the load capacitance
(b) changes in inductance
(c) type of core material
(d) construction of the core
ANS: B
120. The seven segment arrangement for numerical display on consoles, test meters
and other applications can be either ________________.
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ANS: D
121. A silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) is a solid state device used to change
________________.
(A) DC to AC and control relatively low load current
(B) AC to DC and control relatively high load current
(C) DC to AC and control relatively high load current
(D) AC to DC and control relatively low load current
ANS: B
122. Which of the following conditions will occur if the solenoid coil burns out on a cargo
winch with an electrical brake?
(a) The brake will be set by spring force.
(b) The motor will over speed and burn up.
(c) The load suspended from the cargo boom will fall.
(d) Nothing will happen; the winch will continue to operate as usual.
ANS: A
123. Which of the listed battery charging circuits is used to maintain a wet cell, lead-acid,
storage battery in a fully charged state during long periods of disuse?
(a) Normal charging circuit
(b) Quick charging circuit
(c) Trickle charging circuit
(d) High ampere charging circuit
ANS: C
124. The full torque electric brake on an electric cargo winch functions to
A. -act as backup brake in the event the mechanical brake should fail
B. -automatically hold the load as soon as current to the machine is shut off
C. -automatically govern the lowering speed of the load
D. -automatically govern the hoisting speed of the load
ANS: B
125. An electric tachometer receives the engine speed signal from a
A. -small generator mounted on the engine
B. -bimetallic sensing device
C. -stroboscopic sensing device
D. -vibrating reed meter generating a voltage proportionate to engine speed
ANS: A
C. -diode
D. -thermopile
ANS: B
129. In the event of a power failure during cargo loading operations, the movement
of an electric powered cargo winch will be stopped by
A. -a manual override switch
B. -the weight of the load on the boom
C. -a spring set brake
D. -a hand operated band brake
ANS: C
131. The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 hertz, AC generator is controlled by the
A. -prime mover speed
B. -exciter output voltage
C. -load on the alternator
D. -number of poles
ANS: B
132. Which of the following statements represents the main difference between a
relay and a contactor?
A. -Contactors control current, relays control voltage.
B. -A relay is series connected and contactor is parallel connected.
C. -Contactors can handle heavier loads than relays.
D. -Contactors are made from silver and relays are made from copper.
ANS: C
C. -lead sulfate
D. -zinc oxide
ANS: B
134. Which of the damages listed can occur to the components of a winch master
control switch, if the cover gasket becomes deteriorated?
A. -Overheating of the winch motor.
B. -Contamination of lube oil.
C. -Sparking at the winch motor brushes.
D. -Rapid corrosion of switch components.
ANS: D
137. A direct current passing through a wire coiled around a soft iron core is the
description of a simple
A. -magnetic shield
B. -electromagnet
C. -piezoelectric device
D. -electromagnetic domain
ANS: B
138. The use of four diodes, in a full-wave bridge rectifier circuit, will
A. -provide unidirectional current to the load
B. -allow a very high leakage current from the load
C. -convert direct current to alternating current
D. -offer high opposition to current in two directions
ANS: A
140. The method used to produce electron emission in most vacuum tubes is known
as
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A. -photoelectric emission
B. -secondary electric emission
C. -cold cathodic electric emission
D. -thermionic emission
ANS: D
141. Which of the listed devices is used to measure pressure and convert it to an
electrical signal?
A. -Transducer
B. -Reducer
C. -Transformer
D. -Rectifier
ANS: A
144. The device that most commonly utilizes the principle of electromagnetic
induction is the
A. -diode
B. -transformer
C. -transistor
D. -rheostat
ANS: B
145. A tubular fuse should always be removed from a fuse panel with
A. -a screwdriver
B. -a pair of insulated metal pliers
C. -any insulated object
D. -fuse pullers
ANS: D
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147. Which of the motors for the devices listed below is fitted with an instantaneous
overload relay?
A. -Fan
B. -Pump
C. -Winch
D. -Machine tool
ANS: C
148. Which of the following statements concerning an analog device and a digital
device is correct?
A. -The variables in digital systems are fixed quantities, and the variables in analog systems
are continuous quantities.
B. -There are no basic differences between the two systems.
C. -Analog devices are superior in accuracy compared to digital devices.
D. -Operations in a digital device are performed simultaneously.
ANS: A
152. Voltage generator by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus by
means of
A. -brushes on a commutator
B. -brushes on slip rings
C. -slip rings on a commutator
D. -direct connections from the stator
ANS: D
ANS: D
155. As a general rule, the first troubleshooting action to be taken in checking faulty
electric control devices is to
A. -draw a one-line diagram of the circuitry
B. -test all fuses and measure the line voltage
C. -take megger readings
D. -insulate the apparatus from ground
ANS: B
157. The state of charge of a lead acid storage battery is best indicated by the
A. -testing of the individual cell voltages
B. -ampere hour capacity of the battery
C. -specific gravity of the electrolyte
D. -total cell voltages
ANS: C
158. The first requirement for logical troubleshooting of any system is the ability to
A. -collect all available data on a casualty
B. -recognize normal operation
C. -identify the probable cause of a symptom
D. -isolate the faulty component
ANS: B
159. The load sharing characteristics of two diesel generators operating in parallel
are mostly dependent on their governor
A. -load limit settings
B. -idle speed settings
C. -speed limit settings
D. -speed droop settings
ANS: D
160. The open circuit voltage of a fully charged lead-acid battery cell is
A. -1.5 v
B. -1.8 v
C. -2.0 v
D. -2.3 v
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ANS: C
161. In an AC generator, direct current from a separate source is passed through the
windings of the rotor
A. -by means of slip rings and brushes
B. -by means of a commutator
C. -by means of rotating bar magnet
D. -to minimize the danger of arc over
ANS: A
162. A delayed-action fuse is most frequently used in which of the listed circuits?
A. -lighting circuit
B. -motor circuit
C. -electric heater circuit
D. -radar circuit
ANS: B
163. Which of the listed procedures should be carried out to prevent moisture
damage to electrical apparatus during extended periods of idleness?
A. -fill the motor housing with CO2 to inert the space
B. -strap silica gel around the commutator
C. -place heat lamps in the motor housing
D. -cover the equipment with a canvas tarpaulin
ANS: C
164. A fuse of recommended current and voltage ratings that blows often should be
replaced only with a fuse of
A. -the same ratings
B. -higher ratings
C. -higher current and lower voltage rating
D. -lower current and higher voltage rating
ANS: A
166. The freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid battery will be
A. -higher than in a discharged battery
B. -lower than in a discharged battery
C. -the same as in a discharged battery
D. -higher than in a discharged battery, but the specific gravity will be less
ANS: B
167. To repair a small electrical motor that has been submerged in saltwater, you
should
A. -wash it with fresh water and apply an external source of heat
B. -renew the windings
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169. Which of the listed precautions should be taken when cleaning the internals of a
motor with compressed air?
A. -open the machine on both ends so as to allow the air and dust to escape
B. -be certain that the circuit breaker is opened and tagged on the feeder panel
C. -be certain that the air is clean and as dry as possible
D. -all of the above
ANS: D
173. Alternative current circuits develop resistance, inductance and capacitance. The
inductance of a coil is expressed in
A. -ohms
B. -mhos
C. -henrys
D. -farads
ANS: C
175. The insulation resistance of electric equipment and machinery should be tested
for the lowest normal insulation values
A. -immediately after shutting down the machine
B. -every time the brush rigging is adjusted
C. -immediately after starting up the machine
D. -every 30 days whether the machine is in use or not
ANS: A
176. High vacuum diodes, gas-filled diodes, and germanium semiconductor diodes
may all be used as
A. -potentiometers
B. -rectifiers
C. -power sources
D. -photocells
ANS: B
178. Which of the following devices will prevent a DC generator from becoming
motorized? (If AC generator means Ans C)
A. -overcurrent relay
B. -motorization trip
C. -reverse power relay
D. -reverse current relay
ANS: D
181. The main difference between an electron tube and a transistor is the
A. -type of function they can perform
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182. A generator has been exposed to water and is being checked for its safe
operation. Therefore, it is necessary to
A. -check for shorted coils with a growler
B. -take moisture readings with a hydrometer
C. -test insulation values with a megger
D. -ground the commutator, or slip rings and run it at half load for 12 hours
ANS: C
183. Before testing insulation with a meg ohmmeter, the windings of large machines
should be grounded for about 15 minutes just prior to test, because the
A. -static charge of the machine may give a false reading
B. -armature will have a greater number of leakage paths
C. -insulation may be damaged
D. -insulation may be covered with moisture
ANS: A
186. Most three-phase induction motors used for driving engine room auxiliaries are
started by
A. -resistor starters
B. -across-the-line starters
C. -impedance starters
D. -reactor starters
ANS: B
190. The electrician reports to you that he has obtained low (but above 1 megohm)
megger readings on the windings of a deck winch motor. Upon checking the records of
that motor, you find the readings have consistently been at the same level the last six
years. You should, therefore, recommend that the
A. -motor be replaced
B. -windings be dried
C. -windings be cleaned
D. -readings are acceptable
ANS: D
192. Adding resistance in series with the field winding of a DC shunt motor without
a load, will cause the motor speed to
A. -increase
B. -decrease
C. -remain the same
D. -fluctuate rapidly
ANS: A
194. Capacitors are used on the output of the power supply in today's consoles to
A. -filter out "ripple"
B. -prevent overloads
C. -act as a permanent load
D. -decrease the average value of the output voltage
ANS: A
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196. In testing a three-phase delta winding for an open circuit using a meg
ohmmeter, you must
A. -test each phase with all connections intact
B. -measure the voltage across the open connections while testing
C. -test the windings as parallel groups to avoid short circuiting
D. -open the delta-connections to avoid shunting the phase being tested
ANS: D
200. When charging lead-acid batteries, the charging rate should be reduced as the
battery nears its full charge to
A. -prevent damaging battery plates
B. -allow equalization of cell voltages
C. -reduce lead sulfate deposits
D. -increase lead peroxide formation
ANS: A
201. Regarding an induction motor, the power developed by the rotor automatically
adjusts itself to
A. -power required to drive the load
B. -speed required to drive the load
C. -current flow in the motor stator
D. -torque developed by the rotating field
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ANS: A
205. 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
206. On an engine throttle control system, the aux 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 sensor
B. limit switch
C. over travel relay
D. proximity switch
ANS: B
208. The method used to produce electron emission in most vacuum tubes is known
as
A. Photo electric emission
B. Secondary electric emission
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ANS: D
ANS: C
ANS: B
ANS: C
212. Which of the following statements comparing transistors and vacuum tubes is
correct?
A. Both transistors and vacuum tubes have a cathode that must be heated to give off
electrons.
B. A vacuum tube must have a heated cathode, where transistors do not.
C. Neither transistors nor vacuum tubes require heat for electrons to flow.
D. The anode of both transistors and vacuum tubes must be heated to give off electrons.
ANS: B
213. Electric and electro-hydraulic steering gear motors are required by Coast
Guard Regulations (46 CFR) to be _________.
A. protected by a circuit breaker set at 125% and a thermal overload device
B. provided with a running motor overcurrent protection device
C. served by a single two conductor cable
D. served by two feeder circuits
ANS: D
New Questions
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1. What happens to the strength of electromagnetic field when current passing through
an inductor is halfed?
A. ¼
B. ½
C. 2
D. 4
ANS: A
ANS: A B & D
ANS: B
ANS: A
ANS: A
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b. I & ii
c. Only iv
d. Ii & iv
ANS: A
ANS: A B D E & F
ANS: D
ANS: A
ANS: A
13. If in an electromagnetic coil current is ½ then its energy stored will be?
a. ¼
b. ½
c. Twice
d. No change
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ANS: A
14. For half wave rectifier ripple factor is? (for full wave- 0.482)
a. 1.41
b. 1.21
c. 131
d. 1.51
ANS: B
ANS: C
ANS: A B & E
ANS: C
ANS: A
ANS: B
ANS: B
ANS: A
ANS: A
ANS: B & C
24. Limit switch àE/n throttle ---> limits pilot v/v moment
ANS: C
26. Which of the following will prevent a DC generator from becoming motorized?
a. Overcurrent relay
b. Motorization trip
c. Reverse power relay
d. Reverse current relay
ANS: D
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27. For leading power circuits which of the following can be used?
a. Shunt capacitors only
b. Shunt reactors only
c. Either shunt capacitors or shunt reactors
d. Neither shunt capacitors nor shunt reactors
ANS: B
28. To repair a small electric motor which was submerged in saltwater, you should
a. Wash it with f.w and apply an external source of heat.
b. Renew the windings
c. Send to ashore to an approved service facility
d. Rinse all electrical parts with a carbon tetrachloride cleaning solvents and then blow dry
the motor with compressed air
ANS: A
ANS: C
30. Fuses replaced in series with thermal trip type ckt breakers are used for?
a. Time delay protection
b. Short ckt protection
c. Short duration surge protection
d. Sustained overload protection
ANS: B
31. To prevent the race of DC series, motor what arrangement should make?
e. Always start at heavy load
f. Use a strong series weak shunt compound DC motor
g. Use a weak series strong shunt compound DC motor
h. All
ANS: A
ANS: C
33. Across the line starters are used with AC motors to provide
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ANS: C
ANS: A
ANS: C
36. Which of the following is true about star delta starters (mcq)
a. Popular bcoz relatively inexpensive
b. Gives lower starting current than DOL
c. Can only be used with induction motor delta connected in supply voltage
d. Typically used to start the motor with lower voltage
ANS: B C & D
37. Which of the following are true for shipboard storage batteries?
a. Construction should be so as to prevent emission of spray
b. If voltage is above 200v insulation stands must be used
c. The deck below the cells should be protected with acid resisting or alkaline resisting
materials
d. Battery banks above 2 kw should be kept in battery room only
e. Emgy batteries should never be stored in battery room
ANS: A C & D
ANS: A
39. Which statement is true for reactor starter for electrical motor
a. Minimal reduction in starting torque available
b. Starting current is limited in proportion to voltage
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ANS: B & C
40. Which statement is true about any soft starters used in electrical motor
a. Soft starters are based on semiconductors
b. Used to control the stopping of motor
c. Use of soft starters initially result in lower motor torque
d. Soft starters progressively increase motor voltage with causing torque or current peak
ANS: A B & C
41. Voltage generator by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus by
means of
a. Brushes on commutator
b. Brushes on slip rings
c. Slip rings on commutator
d. Direct connection from stator
ANS: D
42. Which of the following are true about a temp measuring ckt employed in in a data
logger system?
1. A Wheatstone bridge can be used in conjunction with a Wheatstone bridge induction
thermometer
2. Thermometer is energized using a constant current source and voltage developed is
measured in potentiometer type method
3. Inductance of thermometer will change with change in temp
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 & 2 only
d. 1 & 3 only
e. 2 & 3 only
ANS: D
ANS: A B D & F
44. Which of the following are benefits of modifying ward Leonard control system by
replacing motor set with a thyristor speed controller
a. Enhanced speed regulation by making the motor acceleration uniform
b. Increases efficiency of system especially lightly loaded
c. Reduces the overall cost
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ANS: B C D & F
45. Arrange the following in correct sequence foe achieving correct KW sharing when an
AC generator is paralleled with live bus bar and generator has some owe factor as
others in system
1. Synchronize the incoming generator in terms of voltage, frequency and phase.
2. Trim voltage of the machine which has/ have lower load current to increase excitation
3. Increase speed on incoming machine while lowering than that of others connected to
system
4. Adjust machine voltage to keep overall system efficiency ready.
5. Adjust the governor control switch on main switch board to increase the fuel to its prime
mover
a. Adc
b. Aebc
c. Aecb
d. Aec
e. Adbc
f. Acbd
ANS: D
ANS: C D &E
47. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to a Synchro scope? (MCQ)
A. One of the coils in the armature is fed through an Inductor while the other is fed through
a Resistor.
B. The rotating armature has two coil windings parallel to each other.
C. The coils produce a two-phase rotating field.
D. One of the coils in the armature is fed through a Capacitor while the other is fed through
an Inductor.
E. The field produced by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed relative
to the voltage of the bus-bar supply.
ANS: A Only
48. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to incorrect synchronization of
Alternators?
a. If incoming supply voltage is higher than that of bus bar, the alternator will start drawing
power from bus bar and start motoring.
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b. If incoming supply voltage is lesser than that of bus bar, the alternator will start drawing
power from bus bar and start motoring.
c. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on low
frequency on synchronization.
d. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on high
frequency on synchronization.
e. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will cause
overloading and potential black out.
f. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will cause
low current to flow from alternator and alternator will run on low load.
ANS: B & E
ANS: C
50. Mercury filled thermometer should never be used to determine the temp of the
battery electrolyte bcoz accidental breakage of thermometer can cause
a. Severe sparking and explosions
b. Rapid oxidation of battery plates
c. Contamination of the electrolyte
d. Corrosion of battery terminals
ANS: A
ANS: B
A. Electrolyte decreases
B. Gassing increases
C. Don’t remember
D. Don’t remember
ANS: B
53. Which statements are true of starts used for electric motor. Mcq
a. Rheostat starting can be used with slip ring motors
b. Frequency convertor cannot be used as stator
c. Soft stator is made of semiconductor
d. Advantage of Reactor start is their relatively low cost
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ANS: A C & D
54. Max full wave rectifier efficiency possible by two diodes from a sinusoidal wave is
(Half wave is 40.6%)
a. 80.2
b. B.82.1
c. C.81.2
d. None of the above
ANS: C
ANS: B
ANS: C
ANS: D
a. Amp hr. efficiency of alkaline battery is high than lead acid battery
b. Watt hr. efficiency of alkaline is more than lead acid battery
c. Alkaline battery can left in any state of charge or discharge
d. All
ANS: C
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ANS: C
60. Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon controlled
rectifier?
A. To provide DC power for a main propulsion motor.
B. For use as a voltage reference diode.
C. For sensing flame in an automated burner.
D. To eliminate power supply hum.
ANS: A
ANS: C
62. Which of the following method used for biasing a BJT in integrated circuits is
considered independent of transistor beta?
A. Fixed biasing
B. Voltage divider bias
C. Collector feedback bias
D. Base bias with collector feedback
ANS: B
63. Large cable sizes are formed as individual conductors that may be comprised of
several smaller strands to
a. obtain the flexibility required for easy handling
b. reduce the overall weight of the wire run
c. reduce the number of supports needed for a horizontal overhead run
d. all of the above
ANS: A
64. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to a Synchro scope?
a. One of the coils in the armature is fed through a Capacitor while the other is fed through
a Resistor.
b. The coils produce a three-phase rotating field.
c. The rotating armature has two coil windings perpendicular to each other.
d. The field produced by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed relative
to the frequency of the bus-bar supply.
e. The coils produce a single-phase rotating field
ANS: C D & E
65. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to incorrect synchronization of
Alternators?
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a. If incoming supply voltage is higher than that of bus bar, the alternator will start
drawing power from bus bar and start motoring.
b. If incoming supply voltage is lesser than that of bus bar, the alternator will start
drawing power from bus bar and start motoring.
c. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on low
frequency on synchronization.
d. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on high
frequency on synchronization.
e. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will cause
overloading and potential black out.
f. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will cause
low current to flow from alternator and alternator will run on low load.
ANS: B & E
a. as an RF amplifier
b. as stereo amplifier
c. in communication sound equipment
d. as distortion generator
ANS: A
67. Generator paralleling
A. Incoming generator freq is less than bus bar frequency
B. Incoming generator frequency is greater than
ANS: B
68. Which of the following is/are necessary precaution(s) for paralleling an AC Generator
with live bus bars?
I. Generator frequency should be close to but slightly lower than bus bar frequency
II. Generator voltage should be equal to bus bar voltage
III. Current in generator circuit should be less than bus bar current
IV. Generator voltage should be in phase with bus bar voltage
ANS: D
69. In common collector transistor collector amplifier voltage gain
a. Cannot exceed unity
b. Depends on output impedance
c. Depends on output signal
d. Always constant
ANS: A
70. The main use of a Class-C amplifier is
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A. as an RF amplifier
B. as stereo amplifier
C. in communication sound equipment
D. as distortion generator
ANS: A
71. NER- what is true for high voltage circuit?
a. To limit max load current
b. Neutral earth resonance
c. Main switchboard earthed
d. Not known
ANS: A
72. Which statement is true in relation to AUTO TRANSFORMER? (mcq)
a. More effective than conventional transformer
b. Any fractional voltage can be applied
c. Can be used both for A.C and D.C
d. Less excitation needed.
e. Voltage regulation of autotransformer is much better
f. Its size is relatively very smaller.
ANS: A B D E & F
73. For a given line voltage, four heating coils will produce maximum heat when
connected in
a. parallel
b. series
c. same heat in both the time
d. none of the above
ANS: A
ANS: C
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e. The function of Diode Bridge is to rectify the signal coming from the LC circuit and apply
this to the reference bridge.
f. The function of the LC circuit in an AVR is to smooth the signal coming from the diode
bridge and apply this to the reference bridge.
ANS: A D & F
76. Which of the following statement is false for lead acid battery?
a. when discharge both positive and negative plate contain lead sulphate
b. when charged negative plate contain spongy lead
c. when charged positive plate lead per oxide
d. when discharge electrolyte undergoes no chemical reaction
ANS: D
77. which of the following prevents moisture condensation in a weather deck switch board
SURE
1.installing light bulb in pedestal stand
2.coat internal of switch box With epoxy sealed
3.venting the switchboard regularly.
4 using strip heater
a. 2 and 4
b. only 4
c. 1,2,3,4
d. 3 and 2
ANS: B
ANS: A B C D & E
79. Which of the following is true with regards to use regenerative braking in a reversible
pole change multispeed type AC induction motor? (Multiple choice question)
a. Regenerative braking is used in conjunction with the friction pad
b. regenerative braking is used as four quadrant control
c. . A motor in one direction can act as generator by reversing its direction through a
controller
d. this method returns converts some of the kinetic energy back into chemical energy and
feeds into the power supply.
e. the power supply needs to be disconnected when motor comes to rest or the motor will turn in
opposite direction.
ANS: A C D & E
ANS: C
ANS: D
ANS: A
ANS: B
84. When tow generators are running in parallel and field of one of them is weakened too
much then it will SURE
a) deliver large share of the total load
(b) deliver small share of the total load
(c) run in the opposite direction
(d) run as a motor in the same direction
ANS: D
85. Which of the following are true about a temp measuring ckt employed in in a data
logger system
1. A Wheatstone bridge can be used in conjunction with a Wheatstone bridge induction
thermometer
2. Thermometer is energized using a constant current source and voltage developed is
measured in potentiometer type method
3. Inductance of thermometer will change with change in temp
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 & 2 only
d. 1 & 3 only
e. 2 & 3 only
ANS: D
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86. The basic control action of a magnetic amplifier depends upon _____________.
(a) Variations in the load capacitance
(b) changes in inductance
(c) type of core material
(d) construction of the core
ANS: B
87. which of the following is true for syncronoscope (mcq)
A. one of the coil in the armature is fed through a capacitor while other is through
resistance
B. the coil produces a three phase rotating field
C. the rotating armature has two coils windings perpendicular to each other.
D. The field produces by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed relative
to the frequency of the bus bar supply
E. The coils produce a single phase rotating field.
ANS: C D & E
88. Which of the following is true regarding distribution system on tankers?
a. High voltage distribution system not allowed on tankers
b. Earthed neutral system used.
c. 3.3kv above insulated neutral system used fwd of the engine room bulkhead
d. none of the above
ANS: C
89. Which of the following is/are necessary precaution(s) for paralleling an AC Generator
with live bus bars?
I. Generator frequency should be close to but slightly lower than bus bar frequency
II. Generator voltage should be equal to bus bar voltage
III. Current in generator circuit should be less than bus bar current
IV. Generator voltage should be in phase with bus bar voltage
A. I, II, III and IV
B.I, II and IV
C. I, II and III
D. II and IV only
ANS: D
ANS: D
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ANS: A
93. the amount of current needed for full protection in case of iccp system for a particular
ship will be most affected by
a. wetted surface area
b.quality and condition of protection pain coating
c.speed of the ship
d.sea water temperature
ANS: A B C & D
94. which of the following consider to be the safest protection from static electricity
discharge when connecting or disconnecting cargo hose and metal arms?
a.insulatiing flange on the length of the non-conducting hose
b.switching off ICCP
c.ship shore bonding cable
d.non of this above
ANS: C
96. In properly biased npn transistor most free electron from emitter
a. recombine with hole and base
b. recombine with emitter itself
c. stopped with emitter itself
d. pass through the base to collector
ANS: D
97. which of the following true regards to syncronoscope SURE
a. the coil produce 3 phase rotating field
b.the coil produce a 2 phase rotating field
c.the coil produce 1 phase rotating field
d. the rotating armature has 2 coil winding perpendicular to each other
e.the rotating armature has coil parallel to each other
ANS: C & D
98. Characteristic of laser light
a. Coherent
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b. Collimated
c. Monochromatic
d. all the above
ANS: D
ANS: A
100. 3 phase insulated earth system one of the path contact with hull
a.earthed
b.short crt or grounded
c. a and b
d.none of the above
ANS: A
101. which of the device protect the generator over load
a. relay on switch
b.governor
c.ACB
d.overspeed trip on prime mover
ANS: D
102. which is true
a. over current relay act faster than Fuse
b. over current relay trip the contactor on over load depend on over load setting
c. fuse meant for protection against over load upto staled current
d. none of these above
ANS: B
103. n type semiconductor doping substance
a.antomy
b.phospors
c.arsecnic
d.all the above
ANS: D
ANS: C
Note: output is positive half cycle
105. while doping the semiconductor is adding impurities, why it is called impurities
a.it change the crystal structure of the semiconductor
b.it change the chemical free semiconductor
c.it prevent the flow of free electrons
ANS: A
106. wound rotor motor changing the speed torque characteristic control and speed
control purpose
a. use AVR with motor
b. use changing no of poles in a motor
c. use external resistor in a rotor circuit
d. use external resistor in a stator circuit
e. thyristor in combine with motor
.
ANS: C
ANS: D
ANS: D
109. capacitor and resistor connected in series with the sine wave generator
frequency is set so that the capacitor reactance is equal to the resistance and thus
equal amount of voltage appears across each component, what happen when
frequency. What happens if the frequency is increased?
a. Voltage across the resistor became higher than voltage in the capacitor
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b. voltage across the capacitor became higher than voltage in the resistor
c. voltage across capacitor remain same as the voltage across the resistor
d. cannot determine
ANS: A
a. high voltage
b. fewer cell needed for same voltage
c. full charge for long time
d. less expensive
ANS: C
111. 3 phase, if it is connected insulated neutral earth system to the ship hull
short crt
a. earth fault
b. both a and b
c. neither a or b
ANS: A
a. short crt
b. earth fault
c. both a and b
d. neither a or b
ANS: B
a. Fuse
b. overload Alarm
c. overload trip
d. power failure alarm
ANS: D
a. doping
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b. biasing
c. alloying
d. none of the above
ANS: A
ANS: A
116. A control action which produces a corrective signal relative to the length of time
the controlled variable has been away from the set point, is known as
a. Integral action
b. Proportional action
c. Rate action
d. Derivative action
ANS: A
117. What happens to the amount of energy stored in the electromagnetic field when
the current through an inductor is cut in half?
a. Is reduced to one fourth
b. Is reduced to one half
c. Doubles
d. Quadruples
ANS: A
ANS: D
ANS: B
120. Which of the following are not appropriate precautions to be taken prior to the
overhaul of the motor on a ship?
i. Prove dead at starter / motor terminals
ii. Post caution signs all over the ship
iii. Make sure work area is clear
iv. Remove overload relay
v. Isolate the motor
vi. Remove motor fuses
A. iv and vi
B. i and ii
C. i and v
D. ii and iv
E. iii and vi
ANS: D
ANS: C
122. Which of the following is / are true about earthing of high voltage installations?
a. High voltage installations should not be earthed at the star point of the generator
b. Neutral earthing resonance can be used for earthing high voltage installations
c. The value of the NER is usually selected to limit current to the full load current
value
d. NERs can be substituted with earthing arrangements at circuit breakers in high
voltage installations to achieve the same effect
ANS: B & C
ANS: D
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124. The negative plate of a nickel cadmium battery after discharge consists of
__________
a. Nickel hydroxide
b. Cadmium hydroxide
c. Potassium hydroxide
d. Cadmium
ANS: B
125. Which of the following is / are true about regulation concerning shipboard
storage batteries?
a. Construction should always be so as to prevent emission of spray
b. If voltage is above 220 V, insulation stands must be used
c. The deck below the cells should be protected with acid resisting or alkaline
resisting material
d. Battery banks above 2KW should be kept in the battery room
e. Emergency batteries should never be stored in the battery room
ANS: A C & D
126. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to Bi-metal strips? (MCQ)
a. Bi-metal strips are generally used for temperature sensing
b. During higher than normal current flows, the bi-metal strip will bend
c. Bi-metal strips are generally used for voltage regulations
d. Bi-metal strips are generally used as thermal elements in an over current
protection relay
e. Bi-metal strips are generally used for power control
ANS: A B C & D
127. Which of the following system is normally used in high voltage (3.3 KV and
above) generation and primary distribution?
a. AC single phase two wire insulated
b. AC three phase three wire insulated
c. DC two wire insulated
d. AC three phase three wire, neutral earthed
ANS: D
128. Which of the following protection devices are not provided for motors used in
operation of electro hydraulic steering gears?
a. Fuses
b. Overload alarm
c. Overload trip
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ANS: C
129. Which of the listed devices may be installed on a large turbo electric alternating
current propulsion generator?
I. Temperature detector coils inserted in the stator slots for measuring stator
temperature
II. Electric space heaters to prevent condensation of moisture
III. A CO2 fire extinguishing system
A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. III only
E. I and III
ANS: A
ANS: D
ANS: D
ANS: D
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133. The purpose of a cage rotor winding placed on the rotor of a synchronous
motor is to
a. Provide excitation to the DC field
b. Start the machine as induction motor
c. Contribute extra torque at synchronous speed
d. Prevent the machine from falling out of step
ANS: B
134. Which of the following is / are true of starters used for electric motors?
a. Capacitor start can be used only with slip ring motors
b. Rheostat starters are based on semiconductor
c. Frequency converters can also be used as starters
d. The effect of an auto transformer start is similar to that of reactor start
ANS: C & D
ANS: C
136. Which of the following can cause “Grounds” occurring in electrical machinery
as a result of insulation failure?
I. Deterioration through extended use
II. Excessive heat
III. Operating in extremely cold conditions
IV. Extended periods of vibration
A. I and II only
B. II and IV only
C. I, II and III
D. I, II and IV
E. I, II, III and IV
ANS: E
137. For faithful amplification, a transistor must
a. Input forward biased
b. Output reverse biased
c. Work in operating point
d. All of the above
ANS: D
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146. If the pointer fails to come back to zero when the megger is not in use it means—
a) the megger is out of calibration
b) this is normal
c) the hairsprings are burnt out
d) the pointer is stuck
ANS: B
147. the power factor of an induction motor operating at full load is-
a) leading
b) lagging
c) unity
d) no change
ANS: B
148. In a 3 phase delta connection, the line current will be the product of phase current and
a) 1.501
b) 2.216
c) 1.414
d) 1.732
ANS: D
149. The principal difference between a 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor and a single
phase induction motor is-
a) one is a split phase motor using a capacitor, while the other uses an inductor
b) one has a revolving field which drags the rotor slightly behind it, while the other runs in
step.
c) there is no difference
d) one needs DC excitation, the other need no excitation
ANS: A
150. Which of the following devices are used for protection of AC propulsion motors and
generators?
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a) jamming relays
b) low voltage release
c) timing relays
d) phase balance relays
ANS: D
151. 2 alternators are operating in parallel. If there is an increase in load and decrease in
voltage, the AVR will
a) cut out the field resistance
b) cut in the field resistance
c) cut in armature resistance
d) cut out armature resistance
ANS: A
159. If the resistance of a circuit is doubled and the applied voltage kept constant, the
current will-
a) increase 4 times
b) be doubled
c) cut into half
d) no change
ANS: C
162. Which of the following parts of an AC motor corresponds to the field of a DC motor?
a) stator
b) the field coils
c) rotor
d) armature
ANS: C
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166. A megger is a—
a) hand cranked instrument for measuring current
b) hand cranked AC generator
c) hand cranked DC generator
d) meter for measuring thickness of insulation
ANS: C
167. When megger testing a new armature coil to ground-the readings should be at least-
a) 1 meg
b) 100 megs
c) 1000 megs
d) infinity
ANS: A
173. For charging a lead acid battery, you allow a current to flow from an external EMF
source through the battery
a) in the same direction
b) in the reverse direction
c) current in same and reverse direction alternately.
d) none of above
ANS: B
174. A 2 pole alternator running at 3600 rpm can be paralleled with a 4 pole alternator
running at—
a) 3600 rpm
b) 1800 rpm
c) 900 rpm
d) 7200 rpm
ANS: B
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ANS: B
179. If an AC generator was slowed down, the following would happen within limits
a) voltage would increase
b) amperes would increase
c) frequency would increase
d) all of the above
ANS: B
182. After main power is restored, a timed sequential restart of motor-driven auxiliaries is
necessary to avoid:
a) Generator overload due to many motors starting at simultaneously
b) Overloading creating earth faults
c) Overvoltage due to current surges
d) Over-frequency due to overspeed of generator
ANS: A
183. A 3-phase induction motor is rated at 200 Amperes. Its initial direct- on-line starting
current will be approximately:
a) 100A
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b) 200A
c) 50A
d) 1000 A
ANS: D
184. An earth fault exists on the blue line of a 100 A bilge pump circuit. A second earth
fault occurs on the yellow line of a 10 A ventilation fan circuit. The likely outcome is that:
a) An open circuit occurs between earth fault and both motors trip out
b) Both motors trip out on overload
c) A short circuit occurs between earth faults and the ventilation fan fuse blows
d) A short circuit occurs between earth fault and the bilge pump fuse blows
ANS: C
185. The insulation resistance (IR) to earth of a new galley hot-plate is measured to be 30
Mohm. When three identical hot-plates are tested together their combined IR will be:
a) 90 M ohm
b) 30 M ohm
c) 10 Mohm
d) 6 M ohm
ANS: C
186. A motor is protected by a thermal overcurrent relay. After tripping on overload it will
not be possible to reset the overcurrent relay because the:
a) Bimetallic strips need time to cool down
b) Starter isolator automatically applies an interlock
c) Oil dash-pot has also to be reset.
d) Line contactor spring also has to be reset
ANS: A
187. A 3-phase A.C. induction motor is running normally at its rated current of 150 A when
a single phasing fault (open circuit) occurs in one line. The likely outcome will be:
a) Line currents: 0 A, 150 A, 300 A. Trip condition: trip on overload.
b) Line currents: 75 A, 75 A, 75 A. Trip condition: no trip but speed falls.
c) Line currents: 150 A,150 A,150 A. Trip condition: fuses blow on short circuit.
d) Line currents: 0 A, 180 A, 180 A. Trip condition: trip on overload.
ANS: D
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189. If the A.C. line current in a generator is doubled, the heating effect in the stator
windings will be:
a) 4 times
b) Same
c) Half
d) Twice
ANS: A
190. When a large motor load suddenly is disconnected from the switchboard and the
generator is AVR controlled, the voltage will:
a) Initially fall, then reset to the set value.
b) Initially rise, then reset to the set value
c) Remain approximately constant, due to governor action.
d) Remain approximately constant, due to AVR action
ANS: B
191. Unloading a generator, it is necessary to gradually decrease the load in order to avoid:
a) Undue overload on the switchboard.
b) Undue overcurrent
c) Undue overspeeding.
d) Undue temperature rise.
ANS: C
193. Prior to synchronizing, the generator voltage and frequency are respectively controlled
by:
a) Speed governor and load power factor
b) Synchro scope and speed governor
c) Voltmeter and frequency meter
d) AVR and speed governor
ANS: D
194. For ideal synchronizing, the phase angle difference between the incomer e.m.f. and the
bus bar voltage should be:
a) 0°
b) 30° behind
c) 90° lag
d) 30° ahead
ANS: A
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195. During synchronizing, the incoming generator should be running slightly "fast"
compared to the bus bar frequency. This is to ensure that the:
a) Incomers reverse power trip is tested
b) Incomer picks up as a motor
c) Most rapid synchronizing action is achieved
d) Incomer picks up as a generator
ANS: D
196. The correct time to synchronize is usually taken to be when the synchro scope reaches
the "5 to 12" position. This to allow for:
a) Synchro scope pointer time lag
b) Circuit breaker operating time
c) Synchro scope error
d) Generator phase difference error
ANS: B
197. Generator 1 and 2 are working in parallel. Prime-mover 2 suffers a total fuel loss. The
likely outcome is:
a) No.2 generator trips on reverse power
b) Generator set 1 trips on reverse speed
c) No.1 machine overloads and trips out on overspeed
d) No.1 machine overspeeds and trips out on overload
ANS: A
198. You have just synchronized a second alternator onto the main switchboard, and want
to equally share the load between the "on" and incoming alternators. What would you do
first?
a) Adjust voltage rheostat for the incoming alternator on the front of the switchboard
b) Lower the governor speed controller of the incoming alternator and increase the governor
speed controller of the alternator already on the switchboard
c) Trip the circuit breaker of the incoming alternator and check the voltage and speed
adjustments before trying again
d) Raise the governor speed controller of the incoming alternator and reduce the governor
speed controller of the alternator already on the switchboard
ANS: D
ANS: D
200. At which point do you engage the main circuit breaker of the incoming alternator
when paralleling two alternators?
a) With the pointer of the synchronoscope rotating fast and both synchronizing lamps
flashing on and off
b) In none of the mentioned alternatives
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c) With the pointer of the synchronoscope at 0° (12 O'clock) and both synchronizing lamps
dark (off)
d) With the pointer of the synchronizer stopped at any position and both synchronizing
lamps bright (on)
ANS: C
201. With no.1 and no.2 alternators running in parallel and the kW loads equally shared,
one alternator is drawing much higher current than the other. What does this indicate?
a) Alternator frequencies are different and should be adjusted on the governor speed
controllers
b) Alternators are out of phase and should be tripped and paralleled again
c) One alternator has lost one of its phases
d) The alternators are not generating the same voltages and should be adjusted on automatic
voltage regulator rheostats
ANS: D
202. With two alternators running in parallel, you wish to stop one. The first step is to:
a) Remove the load from the alternator to be stopped
b) Make sure the load is evenly shared
c) Trip the main circuit breaker
d) Increase the frequency on the switchboard
ANS: A
203. You are paralleling two alternators and the pointer of the synchronoscope slowly stops
rotating and remains stopped in one position before the circuit breaker is closed. This would
indicate:
a) The frequency of the incoming alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard
b) The synchronoscope is not functioning properly and should be checked
c) The voltage of the incoming alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard
d) The incoming alternator is in phase with the switchboard, but the frequency is not the
same
ANS: A
204. A 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in operation for several weeks. Prior
to starting, insulation resistance readings are taken. The minimum acceptable insulation
resistance reading on the main stator winding to allow you to proceed with running the
generator is:
a) 10 000 000 Ohms
b) 10 0000 Ohms
c) 10 000 Ohms
d) 10 00 Ohms
ANS: A
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205. On regular inspections of alternator windings, it is found that windings are always
covered with a heavy oil film coming from the atmosphere surrounding the auxiliary engine.
After cleaning with an approved solvent, what do you do?
a) Take no additional action
b) Blank off intake air filters
c) Reinsulate the windings after each cleaning
d) Improve material of intake air filters
ANS: D
206. On routine daily inspection you notice that there is a light arcing between an
alternator's carbon brushes and rotor slip rings, with alternator operating at 70% load.
Should you:
a) Increase the tension on the brushes
b) Reverse the polarity of the excitation voltage at the brush holder connection
c) Move the position of the brushes around the slip rings to find the correct neutral position
d) Check the surface of the slip rings, polish if necessary and bed in the brushes
ANS: D
208. If you alter the field excitation voltage of one alternator operating in parallel, this will
cause change in that alternators:
a) Reactive load (kVAR)
b) Frequency
c) None of the mentioned alternatives
d) Active load (kW)
ANS: A
209. The automatic voltage regulator is used to control the output voltage of the alternator
at varying load conditions by:
a) Varying the excitation field strength by regulating excitation voltage/current
b) Regulating the voltage signal to the engine governor to regulate the speed to the desired
load condition
c) Supplying variable current to compounding and no load transformers in the alternator
stator winding circuit
d) all of the mentioned alternatives
ANS: A
210. The power requirements for the excitation winding/circuit for a 3-phase alternator
operating at rated output power are supplied by:
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211. A three phase alternator is connected singularly to the main switchboard. The
switchboard instruments show 440 Volts/950 amperes. With a power factor of 0.8 what will be
the kW load?
a) 215.9 KW
b) 418 KW
c) 334.4 KW
d) 579.2 Kw
ANS: D
212. Before taking insulation resistance readings of generator windings the automatic
voltage regulators should be isolated and all semiconductor short circuited or disconnected in
order to:
a) Prevent charging of capacitive components within the automatic voltage regulator causing
false regulation when generator restarts
b) Prevent operation of automatic voltage regulator during insulation testing
c) Prevent damage to sensitive electronic components from high voltage tester
d) Protect insulation resistance tester from being damaged
ANS: C
214. megger readings versus temperature – 1 mega ohm at 75 deg c is equivalent to how
much at 25 deg c.
a) 1 mega ohm -- no change
b) 30 mega ohms
c) 1.2 mega ohms
d) 0.7 mega ohms
ANS: B
ANS: D
5) In a Control Loop System, having Zero (0) Positive Real Values are called Unstable
6) Open loop function system having one zero with positive real value is called Non
7) The value of open loop circuit 1.0 added with real value with curve Stable phase
9) In squirrel cage induction motor speed depends upon Speed of the rotating stator field
12) Tightly knit metal braid wire can be used with a printed circuit board when DE soldering
13) Break down diode effects are Zener effect, Avalanche effect and Reverse biased
14) Semiconductors failed to over current reason Low breakdown voltage and overheating
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15) Series RLC voltage or impedance totals must be calculate by Voltage vectors.
16) A semiconductor is damaged by a strong current, because of (3 fill in the blanks) Short
18) A material having good no. of electron in outer most shell is called a Conductor
21) Voltage and impedance of R-L-C circuit was found by Phasor Diagram
22) A semiconductor having no impurities and having no lattice crystalline defect is known as
25) The rate of rise of current through an inductive coil is maximum at the rate of current
flow
26) Diode circuit which is used to clip off signal voltage is called a Clipper Circuit
28) The direction of induced emf can be found with the help of Lenz Law
30) For a given line voltage for heating coils will produce max heat when connected in Parallel
32) the value of VGS which makes ID current approximately zero is called Cutoff voltage
33) The output frequency of a full wave rectifier is twice or two times the input frequency
34) Breakdown diode can also be used as a Voltage regulator, Motor protection
35) In practice, earth is chosen as a place of zero electric potential because it has almost
constant potential
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36) Current carried by each of the two long parallel conductors is doubled. If their separation is
39) The output voltage of their phase alternator is regulated by DC Voltage to the field
40) For a JFET small changes in drain current for a given change in gate to source voltage with
the drain to source voltage is referred to as Trans conductance & Pinch off voltage
41) If the barrier potential of a diode is exceeded, the forward current will be Maximum
FAQ NUMERICALS
1) A half wave rectifier has resistive load 500 Ω and rectifier-alternating voltage of 65V,
diode forward resistance is 50 Ω. Calculate the peak value of current?
Given: -
Vrms = 65V
RL = 500 Ω
RF = 50 Ω
Solutions: -
IM = VM / [RL + RF]
Vrms = VM / √2 => VM = Vrms * √2
IM = 65 X √2 / [500+50]
Answer: IM = 0.167A
2) What is the value of Z in series circuit where XL=9 Ω XC=5 Ω and R=8 Ω?
Solutions: -
Z= √ [R2 +(XL-XC)2]
Z= √ [82 +(9-5)2]
Answer: 8.944 Ω
3) Sine wave rms value 100V riding on 50 Vdc. Calculate maximum value of the resulting
waveform?
Given: -
Vrms = 100V
Vdc = 50V
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Solutions: -
Vrms = VM / √2
VM = 100 * √2
VM = 141.42V
Resulting waveform = VM + Vdc = 141.42 + 50 = 191.42V
Answer: Resulting waveform = 191.42V
4) The conductive loop of the rotor of a simple two poles, single phase generators at 400
rps. Calculate freq induced output voltage.
Given: -
n = 400 rps = 400 * 60 rpm
p=2
Solutions: -
n = 120 f / p
f = 400 * 60 * 2 / 120 = 400 Hz
Answer: f = 400 Hz
5) Calculate the avg value of 12V peak sine wave for one complete cycle.
Given: -
VM = 12V
Solutions: -
Vavg = 0.637 * VM
Vavg = 0.637 * 12 = 7.644V
Answer: Vavg = 7.644V
Related Formulas: Peak to Peak = VM + VM
8) A fan is drawing 16KW at 800rpm. If the speed is reduced to 600 rpm the power
drawn by the fan would be?
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Given: -
P1 = 16 KW
N1 = 800
N2 = 600
Solutions: -
[P1/P2] = [N1/N2]3
[16/P2] = [800/600]3
P2 = 6.75 KW
Answer: P2 = 6.75 KW
9) What is the maximum allowable primary current of 2 KVA step down transformer
with a four to one turns ratio is connected across a 440-volt line?
Solutions: -
V1/V2 = N1/N2 = I2/I1 = K (Transformer Ratio)
440/V2 = 4/1
V2 = 110V
The transformer rating in volt-amp = V2 * I2
2000 = 110 * I2
Secondary Current I2 = 18.18 A
I2/I1 = N1/N2
18.18/I1 = 4/1
I1 = 4.545 A
Answer: Primary current I1 = 4.545 A
10) If an AC motor is started and produces 25 horse power, the KW meter reading will
increase by
Solutions: -
1HP = 0.746 KW
25 HP = 0.746 * 25 = 18.65 KW
Answer: 18.65 KW
11) A three-phase alternator is operating at 450 volts with the switchboard ammeter
indicating 300 amps. The kw meter currently indicates 163.6 KW, with a power factor
of 0.7. If the power factor increases to 0.8, the KW meter reading would increase by
____________.
Given: -
V = 450V
I = 300A
Cos ø = 0.8
Solutions: -
Power = √3 * V * I * Cos ø / 1000
= √3 * 450 * 300 * 0.8 / 1000
= 187.06 KW
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12) A turbocharger has a rated output of 1200 KW at 60 Hz, with a no load frequency 61.5
Hz. What is speed drop?
Solutions: -
S.D = (No load speed – Full load speed) / No load speed
= (61.5 – 60) / 61.5 = 0.02439
Answer: S.D = 0.02439
13) A certain appliances 750 W. if it is allowed to run continuously for 15 days how many
KW-hours of energy does it consumes?
Solutions: -
Current consumes per hour = 750 W
For 15 days = 15 * 24 * 750 = 270000 W-h = 270KWh
Answer: 270KWh
14) If it takes 84J of energy to move a charge of 15C from one point to another. What is
the voltage between two points?
Given: -
W = 84
Q = 15
Solutions: -
V = W/ Q = 84 / 15 = 5.60V
Answer: V = 5.60V
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Voltage drop on R2 = I * R2
= 0.2 * 50 = 10V
Answer: Voltage drop on R2 = 10V
16) If resistance of any coil is 120 Ω. Calculate the resistance when its length is increased
by 20% and its dia is increased by 50%.
Given: -
R1 = 120 Ω
L2 = 1.2 L1
D2 = 1.5D1
Solutions: -
R = ΡL/A9
π 2 π 2
R2 = R1 * (A1 * L2) / (A2 * L1) = 120 * {( D1 ) * 1.2 L1} / {( (1.5 D 1) ) * L1}
4 4
17) What is the magneto motive force in a 75 turn coil of wire when are 4 amps of current
through it?
Given: -
N = 75
I=4
Solutions: -
MMF = N * I
= 75 * 4 = 300
Answer: 300 At
18) If it takes 35 Jules of energy to move a charge of 6C from one point to another. What is
the voltage between the two points?
Given: -
Q = 35
C=6
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Solutions: -
Q=C*V
V = Q / V = 35 / 6 = 5.83V
Answer: V = 5.83V
19) Calculate the velocity of conductor if terminal voltage is 2.2V/m & the magnetic field
strength is 0.2T?
Given: -
E = 2.2
L=1
B = 0.2
Solutions: -
E=B*L*v
v = E / B*L = 2.2 / 0.2 = 11m/s
Answer: v = 11 m/s
20) Calculate the frequency of the motor if the speed is 4800 rpm & no of poles are 2.
Given: -
n = 4800 rpm
p=2
Solutions: -
n = 120 f / p
f = 4800 * 2 / 120 = 80 Hz
Answer: f = 80 Hz
21) What is the power in a mili watt having resistance of 12Ω having a potential difference
of 3V?
Given: -
R = 12Ω
V = 3V
Solutions: -
V = IR
I = V / R = 3 / 12 = ¼ A
P = V * I = 3 * ¼ = 0.75 Watts = 750 mW
Answer: P = 750 mW
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Ɵ = 30o
Solutions: -
F = B I L SinƟ
23) Find the voltage of a motor of 200 rpm. When the flux changes from 1wb to 4 wb?
Given: -
N = 200
Solutions: -
E = N * (df/dt)
E = 200 * (4-1) = 600V
Answer: E = 600 V
24) Inductance is 6mh current go from 0.4 to 2.5 amps in 0.6 sec. calculate induced emf?
Given: -
L = 6 x 10-3 h
Solutions: -
E = L (di/dt)
E = 6 x 10-3 * (2.5 -0.4) / O.6 = 0.021V
Answer: E = 0.021 V
25) The voltage induced across a certain coil is 150mV. A 100Ω resistor is connected to the
coil terminal. Calculate the induced current in mili amps?
Given: -
R = 100Ω
V = 150mV = 0.150 V
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Solutions: -
V = IR
I = V/R = 0.15/100 = 0.0015 A = 1.5 mA
Answer: I = 1.5 mA
26) If the flux through 120 turns coil changes from 2wb to 6wb in one sec. what is the
voltage induced?
Given: -
N = 120
Solutions: -
E = N * (df/dt)
E = 120 * (6-2) = 480V
Answer: E = 480 V
27) A 20m wire carrying a current of 10 amps magnetic field of 0.3T with an angle of 40o
with vector B. find the magnitude of force?
Given: -
L = 20cm = 0.2 M
I = 10 A
B = 0.3
Ɵ = 40o
Solutions: -
F = B I L SinƟ
28) If the resistance of the wire is 15Ω, if the length is doubled and dia is one third then
resistance of wire is?
R1 = 15 Ω
L2 = 2 L1
D2 = 1/3 D1
Solutions: -
R = ΡL/A
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2
π 2 π 1
R2 = R1 * (A1 * L2) / (A2 * L1) = 15 * {( D1 ) * 2 L1} / {[ ¿( ∗D 1) ] * L1}
4 4 3
= 15 * 2 / (1/3)2 = 270 Ω
Answer: R2 = 270 Ω
29) The resistors 40Ω, 50 Ω, 60 Ω are connected in series input 30V. calculate voltage drop
across 60Ω?
Given: -
R1 = 40 Ω
R2 = 50 Ω
R3 = 60 Ω
V = 30V
Solutions: -
R = R1 + R2 + R3 = 40 + 50 + 60 = 150 Ω
V = IR
I = V / R = 30 / 150 = 0.2A
Voltage drop on R3 = I * R3
= 0.2 * 60 = 12 V
Answer: Voltage drop on R3 = 12 V
30) A half wave rectifier having resistive load of 600 Ω with supply voltage of 80V and
having forward resistance of 100 Ω. Calculate the peak current.
Given: -
Vrms = 80V
RL = 600 Ω
RF = 100 Ω
Solutions: -
IM = VM / [RL + RF]
Vrms = VM / √2 => VM = Vrms * √2
IM = 80 X √2 / [600+100] = 0.1616 A
Answer: IM = 0.1616 A
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31) A certain appliances 700 W. if it is allowed to run continuously for 36 days how many
KW-hours of energy does it consumes?
Solutions: -
Current consumes per hour = 700 W
For 15 days = 36 * 24 * 700 = 604800 W-h = 604.8KWh
Answer: 604.8 KWh
32) Alfa particles enter an electromagnetic field where the electric intensity is 300V/m and
the magnetic induction is 0.200T. what is the velocity of Alfa particles?
Given: -
B = 0.200T
E = 300 V/M
Solutions: -
v = E / B = 300 / 0.2 =1500 m/s
Answer: v = 1500 m/s
33) What is the magneto motive force in a 100 turns coil of wire when there are 8A of
current through it?
Given: -
N = 100
I=8
Solutions: -
MMF = N * I
= 100 * 8 = 800
Answer: 800 At
R = R1 + R2 + R3 = 20 + 15 + 25 = 60 Ω
V = IR
I = V / R = 36 / 600 = 0.6 A
Voltage drop on R3 = I * R3
= 0.6 * 25 = 15V
Answer: Voltage drop on R3 = 15 V
35) The inductors of inductance 3H and 2H are connected in series. The mutual inductance
between them is 2H, which is aiding. Calculate the effective inductance.
Given: -
L1 = 3
L2 = 2
M=2
Solutions: -
Inductors are connected in aeries which aiding
L = L1 + L2 + 2M
L = 3 + 2 + (2*2) = 9
Answer: L = 9 H
36) The inductors of inductance 6H and 8H are connected in series. The mutual inductance
between them is 3H, which is aiding. Calculate the effective inductance.
Given: -
L1 = 6
L2 = 8
M=3
Solutions: -
Inductors are connected in aeries which aiding
L = L1 + L2 + 2M
L = 6 + 8 + (2*3) = 20
Answer: L = 20 H
37) Resistance of certain wire is 8Ω and second wire of the same materials are same temp
has a diameter half of the first wire and length is 3 times the first wire. Find the
resistance for second one.
Given: -
R1 = 8 Ω
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L2 = 3 L1
D2 = 0.5 D1
Solutions: -
R = ΡL/A
π 2 π
R2 = R1 * (A1 * L2) / (A2 * L1) = 8 * {( D1 ) * 3 L1} / {( ¿) * L1}
4 4
= 8 * 3 / (0.5)2 = 96 Ω
Answer: R2 = 96 Ω
39) Alfa particles enter an electromagnetic field where the electric intensity is 600V/m and
the magnetic induction is 0.150T. what is the velocity of Alfa particles?
Given: -
B = 0.150T
E = 600 V/M
Solutions: -
v = E / B = 600 / 0.15 =4000 m/s
Answer: v = 4000 m/s
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n = 120 f / p
f = 600 * 60 * 2 / 120 = 600 Hz
Answer: f = 600 Hz
41) Electron having energy of 35J having a charge of 7C. what is the voltage?
Given: -
Q = 35
C=7
Solutions: -
Q=C*V
V = Q / V = 35 / 7 = 5 V
Answer: V = 5 V
42) The armature resistance of a 200V DC machine has 0.5Ω of the full load armature
current is 50A. what will be the induced emf when machine act as
(i) Generator (ii) Motor
Given: -
R = 0.5 Ω
V = 200 V
I = 50 A
Solutions: -
For Generator E = V + (I * R)
E = 200 + (50 * 0.5) = 225 V
For Motor E = V – (I * R)
E = 200 – (50 * 0.5) = 175 V
Answer: (i) Generator E = 225 V (ii) Motor E = 175 V
43) electrons and protons of the same momentum enter normally into a uniform magnetic
field of flux density B. mass of the electron is me (m suffix e) and mass of the proton is
mp (m suffix p). if re (r suffix e) and rp (r suffix p) represents the radii of the path of
the electrons and the protons respectively. calculate the ratio re/rp. your answer should
be correct to 2 decimals
Solutions: -
Charged particles describe an anti-clockwise circular path and magnetic force work
as centripetal force. Thus
F = qvB = mV2/R => mV/R
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44) the certain instrument power is 4W and resistance is 100Ω. Calculate the voltage?
Given: -
R = 100 Ω
P = 4W
Solutions: -
V = IR
I = V/R = V/100 A
P=V*I
4 = V * V/100 = V2/100
V2 = 400 => V = √400 = 20 V
Answer: V = 20 V
45) Find the current flow through a light bulb from a steady movement of 1022 electrons in
one hour. Assume that the change of a single electron = 1.602x10-19
Given: -
n = 1022
e = 1.602x10-19
t = one hour = 60 * 60 Sec
Solutions: -
q = n * e = 1022 * 1.602x10-19
I = q / t = (1022 * 1.602x10-19 ) / (60 * 60) = 0.445 A
Answer: I = 0.445 A
46) The types of the system whose transfer function is given by (0 Decimal)
G(S) = (S2+3) / (S5+S4+S3+3S2+2S) is: -
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Answer: 1
48) Find the current through a light bulb from a steady movement of 1022 electrons in 0.25
hours. Assume the charge of single electron = 1.602x10^-19 coulombs (correct to 3
decimal)
Given: -
n = 1022
e = 1.602x10-19
t = 0.25 hour = 0.25 * 60 * 60 Sec
Solutions: -
q = n * e = 1022 * 1.602x10-19
I = q / t = (1022 * 1.602x10-19 ) / (0.25 * 60 * 60) = 1.78 A
Answer: I = 1.780 A
49) The total secondary voltage in a center tapped full wave rectifier is 125 Vrms. neglecting
the diode drop the rms output voltage is?
Solutions: -
Output voltage without diode drop = Vrms / 2 = 125/2 = 62.5 V
Answer: Vdc = 62.5 V
Some formulas
Impedance (Z) = V / I
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V = I (R1 + R2 + R3) = I * RS
5231 The full torque electric brake on an electric 5232 When troubleshooting most electronic
cargo winch functions to _____________. circuits, "loading effect" can be
minimized by using a voltmeter with a/an
___________________.
A. act as a backup brake in the event the A. input impedance much greater than the
mechanical brake should impedance across which the voltage is
fail being measured
B. automatically hold the load as soon as B. input impedance much less than the
current to the machine is shut off impedance across which the voltage is
being measured
C. automatically govern the lowering speed C. sensitivity of less than 1000 ohms/volt
of the load
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D. automatically govern the hoisting speed of D. sensitivity of more than 1000 volts/ohm
the load
Ans: B Ans: A
5233 An electric tachometer receives the engine 5234 A semiconductor that decreases in
speed signal from a _______________. resistance with an increase in temperature
is known as a _____________.
A. small generator mounted on the engine A. resistor
B. bimetallic sensing device B. thermistor
C. stroboscopic sensing device C. diode
D. vibrating reed meter generating a voltage D. thermopile
proportionate to engine speed
Ans: A Ans: B
5235 Which of the listed devices may be 5236 Moisture damage, as a result of
installed on a large turboelectric condensation occurring inside of the
alternating current propulsion generator? cargo winch master switches, can be
reduced by __________________.
A. Temperature detector coils inserted in the A. installing a light bulb in the pedestal
stator slots for measuring stator stand
temperature.
B. A CO2 fire extinguishing system. B. coating the switch box internals with
epoxy sealer
C. Electric space heaters to prevent C. venting the switch box regularly
condensation of moisture.
D. All of the above. D. using strip heaters inside the switch box
Ans: D Ans: D
5237 The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 hertz, 5238 Any electric motor can be constructed to be
AC generator is controlled by the _____________.
_____________.
A. prime mover speed A. short proof
B. exciter output voltage B. ground proof
C. load on the alternator C. explosion proof
D. number of poles D. overload proof
Ans: B Ans: C
5239 The electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium 5240 Which of the damages listed can occur to
battery is distilled water and the components of a winch master control
______________. switch, if the cover gasket becomes
deteriorated?
A. diluted sulfuric acid A. Overheating of the winch motor.
B. potassium hydroxide B. Contamination of lube oil.
C. lead sulfate C. Sparking at the winch motor brushes.
D. zinc oxide D. Rapid corrosion of switch components.
Ans: B Ans: D
5241 While starting a main propulsion 5242 The purpose of a short circuit forcing
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synchronous motor, the ammeter pegs out module (short time trip) installed in a
at maximum and then returns to the branch line is to provide ____________.
proper value after synchronization. This
indicates the _____________.
A. high speed clearance of low impedance
A. motor has started properly
short circuits in the branch
B. continuity of service on main bus under
B. field windings are grounded
short circuit conditions in a branch
C. slip rings are dirty C. isolation of short circuits by selective
tripping of branch circuit breakers
D. power transmission cables are grounded D. all of the above
Ans: A Ans: D
5243 Autotransformer starters or compensators5244 In an AC synchronous motor electric
are sometimes used with polyphase propulsion plant, propeller speed is
induction motors to _____________. controlled by varying the _____________.
A. reduce the voltage applied to the motor
A. prime mover speed
during the starting period
B. increase the voltage for "across-the-line B. electric coupling field strength
starting"
C. provide a backup means of voltage C. number of energized main motor poles
regulation for emergency starting
D. allow the voltage to be either stepped up D. propulsion generator field strength
or down, depending on the application, to
ensure full torque
Ans: A Ans: A
5245 Grounds occurring in electrical machinery5246 The amount of voltage induced in the
as a result of insulation failure may result windings of an AC generator depends on
from _____________. ____________.
A. deterioration through extended use A. the number of conductors in series per
winding
B. excessive heat B. the speed at which the magnetic field
passes across the winding
C. extended periods of vibration C. the strength of the magnetic field
D. all of the above D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: D
5247 The device that most commonly utilizes the 5248 A tubular fuse should always be removed
principle of electromagnetic induction is from a fuse panel with _____________.
the _____________.
A. diode A. a screwdriver
B. transformer B. a pair of insulated metal pliers
C. transistor C. any insulated object
D. rheostat D. fuse pullers
Ans: B Ans: D
5249 Which of the following statements5250 The number of cells in a 12 volt lead-acid
concerning analog and digital devices are battery is ________________.
correct?
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Ans: D Ans: B
5283 The purpose of amortisseur windings in a 5284 A lead-acid battery is considered fully
synchronous motor is to ______________. charged when the ______________.
A. reduce eddy current losses A. electrolyte gasses freely
B. produce a higher power factor B. battery charger ammeter indicates a
positive reading
C. provide a means for starting C. terminal voltage reaches a constant value at
a given temperature
D. specific gravity of all cells reaches the
D. eliminate arcing between the stator and the
correct value and no longer increases over
rotor
a period of 1 to 4 hours
Ans: C Ans: D
5285 High vacuum diodes, gas-filled diodes, and 5286 Local action in a dry-cell, or lead-acid
germanium semiconductor diodes may all storage battery is the process whereby
be used as _____________. ________________.
A. potentiometers A. hydrogen gas is liberated
B. rectifiers B. the electrolyte compensates for
overcharging
C. power sources C. potassium hydroxide absorbs carbon
dioxide from the air
D. photocells D. the battery becomes discharged without
being connected to a load
Ans: B Ans: D
5287 Large cable sizes are formed as individual 5288 The conversion of the throttle command
conductors that may be comprised of voltage to the signal necessary to achieve
several smaller strands to __________. the desired shaft RPM is accomplished by
the _____________.
A. obtain the flexibility required for easy A. ahead or astern function generator of the
handling throttle control circuit
B. reduce the overall weight of the wire run B. feedback resistor of the summing
amplifier circuit
C. reduce the number of supports needed for C. operational amplifiers in the autorotation
a horizontal overhead run circuit
D. all of the above D. long time constant amplifier circuit
Ans: A Ans: A
5289 A hydrometer indicates specific gravity by 5290 The unit of apparent power in a purely
comparing the _____________. inductive circuit is called the
_____________.
A. density of a substance in water with the A. kva
density of the same substance in air
B. differences in weight between water and B. var
the liquid measured
C. mass of substance measured with the
C. emf
density of the same substance
D. buoyancy of an object in water with the D. watt
buoyancy of the same object in the liquid
being measured
Ans: D Ans: B
5291 A common type of protective covering 5292 The main difference between an electron
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B. The shunt field rheostats are B. permit a greater air gap with the starter
interconnected.
C. The series fields of both generators are C. permit a smaller air gap with the starter
connected in series.
D. The series fields of both generators are D. reduce eddy current losses
connected in parallel.
Ans: D Ans: A
5299 When using a megohm meter to test 5300 A three-phase, induction-type motor
insulation, good insulation will be indicated experiences an open in one phase. Which
by _____________. of the listed automatic protective devices
will prevent the machine from being
damaged?
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Ans: A Ans: B
5323 The part of the shipboard electrical system 5324 The amount of current flow required for
used to control the distribution of power to the cathodic protection of a vessel is
the branch circuits, is the _____________. dependent upon the _________.
A. bridge control panel A. amount of bare steel surface
B. disconnect links B. speed of the ship through the water
C. governor relay box C. temperature of the water
D. main switchboard D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: D
5325 A switchboard for an AC electrical system 5326 When replacing a power transistor fitted
requires the use of which of the following with a heat sink in a circuit, a coating of
devices? silicone grease is applied between the
transistor case and the heat sink. This is
done to ____________.
A. Frequency meter. A. lubricate the transistor
B. Ohmmeter. B. lubricate the heat sink
C. Induction voltage regulator. C. aid in the removal of the heat sink
D. Current transformer governor. D. provide maximum heat transfer
Ans: A Ans: D
5327 One function of the movable cams in a 5328 The point of operation for a saturable
drum-type motor controller is to reactor in a power circuit is that at which
_____________. _______________.
A. regulate the speed of the motor A. a large change in control current results
in small change in load current
B. maintain resistance contacts in clean B. a small change in load current results in a
condition large change in control current
C. insulate the operating handle C. a small change in control current results
in a large change in load current
D. limit the amount of load put on the motor D. a large change in load current causes a
small change in control current
Ans: A Ans: C
5329 Magnetic controller contacts may become 5330 What precaution should be taken with a
welded together during operation due to vessel's impressed current cathodic
_____________. protection system after a dry-docking
period during which the hull has been
painted?
A. an open coil A. Output currents should be carefully
monitored to assure operation at nearly
100 % capacity for proper curing.
B. low contact pressure B. Reference cell voltages should be
maintained at half the normal range for
approximately 48 hours.
C. excessive ambient temperature C. The unit should remain off for the
specified amount of time so as not to
disturb curing.
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5339 Controller contacts should be routinely 5340 The third color band on a resistor is used
cleaned by ________. to indicate the ______________.
A. blowing with compressed air A. tolerance of the resistor
B. filing with a bastard file B. number of zeros following the first two
significant figures in the resistance value
C. wiping with a clean dry cloth C. first significant figure of the resistance
D. dressing with crocus cloth D. second significant figure of the resistance
Ans: C Ans: B
5341 When troubleshooting AC motors, a 5342 Impressed current cathodic protection is
portable growler can be used for locating used on vessels instead of
____________. _________________.
A. open field coils A. fire alarm systems
B. grounded field coils B. repeated painting
C. grounded stator coils C. sacrificial zincs
D. shorted stator coils D. vacuum tube degaussing systems
Ans: D Ans: C
5343 When charging a nickel-cadmium battery, 5344 Common basic applications for the
____________. operational amplifier include
____________.
A. the charging rate should be lessened when A. counting, pulsing and clocking amplifiers
gassing commences
B. overcharging should be avoided B. summing, scaling and difference
amplifiers
C. the specific gravity of the electrolyte will C. step-up, step-down and rectifying
be unaffected by the state of charge amplifiers
D. add distilled water just prior to charging to D. all of the above
insure proper mixing
Ans: C Ans: B
5345 Which of the listed items will stop a motor 5346 The timer element found in a reverse
due to a reduction in voltage and restart it power relay obtains its operating torque
when the voltage is restored to normal? via _____________.
A. Low voltage protection circuit A. line voltage
B. Non-renewable link fuse B. the main bus
C. Renewable link fuse C. electromagnets
D. Low voltage release circuit D. a separate battery source
Ans: D Ans: C
5347 The difference between the synchronous 5348 The set point current at which a magnetic-
speed of an induction machine and its type overload relay tends to trip may be
operating speed (slip) may be correctly increased by turning the dashpot in the
expressed _____________. "lower" direction. This action
_____________.
A. as a percent of synchronous speed A. reduces magnetic force on the plunger
and requires more current to trip the relay
B. as a decimal fraction of synchronous speed B. reduces magnetic force on the plunger
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5409 An operational amplifier, as used in 5410 Under which of the following conditions
today's consoles, may have a calculated will a lead-acid battery be given a "test
gain of 5. This means that as the input discharge"?
changes by ______________.
A. 1 volt, the output changes 5 volts A. To determine its capacity.
B. 5 volts, the output changes 1 volt B. Whenever a cell cannot be brought within
10 points of full charge specific gravity.
C. 5 volts, the output changes 10 volts C. When one or more cells is found to have
less than normal voltage after an
equalizing charge.
D. 10 volts, the output changes 5 volts D. All of the above.
Ans: A Ans: D
5411 Nickel-cadmium batteries are superior to 5412 When the operating handle of a molded-
lead-acid batteries at high discharge rates case circuit breaker is in the mid-
because they _______________. position, the circuit breaker is indicated
as being ____________.
A. deliver a large amount of power and can A. in the "closed" position
be recharged in a shorter time
B. need fewer cells in connected series and B. in the "opened" position
less mounting space
C. have higher output voltages and require no C. tripped
maintenance
D. all of the above D. reset
Ans: A Ans: C
5413 Which of the following represents a5414 What is the approximate voltage per cell
characteristic of an ungrounded electrical produced by the nickel-iron (Edison)
distribution system? battery?
A. Accidental contact between one line and A. 0.85 volts
ground does not cause an outage.
B. Double ground faults on different phases B. 1.35 volts
will not cause an outage.
C. Ground detection systems are unnecessary. C. 2.20 volts
D. Accidental contact between one line and D. 6.05 volts
ground will always cause an outage.
Ans: A Ans: B
5415 Part of the insulation of practically all 5416 When the current in a power transmission
electrical machinery is in the form of line is increased, the power loss
organic compounds which contain some _____________.
amount of ______________.
A. asbestos A. increases as the square of the current
B. water B. decreases as the square root of the current
C. fiber C. remains the same, as it is independent of
current flow
D. plastic D. increases in direct proportion as the
current
Ans: B Ans: A
5417 The standard method of controlling the 5418 The air gap provided in induction motors
should be checked periodically with a
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output voltage of a 440 volt, feeler gage to detect an unequal air gap
60 Hz, AC generator is accomplished by and _____________.
adjusting the ____________.
A. prime mover speed droop A. decreased motor magnetizing current
B. number of poles B. hysteresis loses
C. alternator field excitation C. increased power factor
D. load on the alternator D. mechanical damage to the rotor
Ans: C Ans: D
5419 An accidental path of low resistance which 5420 A milli ammeter, with a full scale
passes an abnormal amount of current is deflection reading of 100 milliamps, is
known as a/an _____________. known to have an accuracy of + or - 2%. A
meter reading of 10 milliamps would
indicate a line current of between
_____________.
A. polarized ground A. 8.0 and 10.0 milliamperes
B. short circuit B. 8.0 and 12.0 milliamperes
C. ground reference point C. 9.8 and 10.0 milliamperes
D. open circuit D. 9.8 and 10.2 milliamperes
Ans: B Ans: B
5421 An instantaneous-trip-type fuse will 5422 Basic electrical motor action depends on
_____________. _______________.
A. open as soon as the load current exceeds A. a conductor rotated within a magnetic
its set point field
B. allow a preset delay between overcurrent B. a current carrying conductor placed in a
and melting magnetic field
C. open a circuit by using a time delay C. the relative force of the commutator and
element with a magnetic trip commutating poles
D. reset itself when the overcurrent is D. the relative force of the armature and
corrected interpoles
Ans: A Ans: B
5423 Upon failure of the normal power supply, 5424 Routine maintenance of a ship's service
the emergency generator is placed on the alternator should include
line by the _____________. ______________.
A. main bus tie feeder A. changing the pedestal bearing insulation
yearly
B. automatic bus transfer device B. megger testing of all rectifying diodes
C. line connection feeder C. lubricating excitation slip rings
D. power failure alarm bus D. periodic cleaning of the air filters or
screens
Ans: B Ans: D
5425 The speed of a multi-speed, squirrel- 5426 In the construction of D.C. motors, parts
cage, induction motor operating in a of both the series and shunt fields are
fixed frequency system can be wound on the _____________.
changed by _____________.
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C. wiring the field and armature in parallel C. shock mounts on controller panels greatly
reduce vibration
D. wiring the field and armature in series D. contactors and relays are mounted on no
conducting panels
Ans: A Ans: D
5453 When the voltage and the current 5454 Which of the instruments listed is used to
developed in an AC circuit reach their check insulation resistance?
peak values at the same time, the power
factor is considered to be
_____________.
A. lagging A. Magneto
B. leading B. Megohmmeter
C. unity C. Dynamometer
D. infinity D. Rheostat
Ans: C Ans: B
5455 The direction of propeller shaft rotation 5456 When voltage and current developed in an
in a turbo-electric synchronous AC circuit reach their peak values at the
propulsion drive motor is changed by same time, the power factor is
reversing the _____________. _____________.
A. polarity of the propulsion motor A. lagging
B. polarity of the propulsion generator B. leading
C. phase sequence of power to the motor C. maximum
D. phase sequence of power to the generator D. minimum
Ans: C Ans: C
5457 Compressed air should not be used to clean 5458 Which of the following problems is
motor controller equipment because indicated if a lead-acid battery begins to
________________. gas violently when it is first placed on
charge?
A. it may force metallic particles into coil A. Insufficient compartment ventilation is
insulation being provided.
B. the surrounding area may need additional B. A short circuit exists in one of the battery
cleaning cells.
C. the air blast dries out insulation quickly C. The battery is undergoing its normal
charging rate.
D. a mask and respirator would be required D. An excessive charging rate is being
applied to the battery.
Ans: A Ans: D
5459 Temporary repairs to an open DC 5460 When shore power is being connected to a
propulsion armature coil can be made by ship in dry dock, _____________.
_____________.
A. connecting the coil ends directly to a pair A. the ship's generators are paralleled with
of negative brushes the shore power to provide continuous
power
B. disconnecting coil ends, insulating each, B. proper phase sequence must be
and short circuiting the two commutator established
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C. grounding the coil ends and short C. exactly 450 volts must be supplied from
circuiting the commutator bar the shore
D. removing the sparking brushes D. exactly 60 Hz must be provided by the
terminal
Ans: B Ans: B
5461 You are attempting to parallel two AC 5462 The timer element of a reverse power
generators and the synchro scope pointer relay cannot be energized
stops at position other than 0, if you close
the circuit breaker at this moment
unless _____________.
_____________.
A. the incoming machine will accept all of A. the power flow is the same as the tripping
the load direction
B. the incoming machine will trip out on low B. the power flow is the opposite to the
voltage release tripping direction
C. a hazardous condition will be created by C. the movement of the disk is damped by a
the cross current between the machines permanent magnet
D. a hazardous condition will be created by D. one generator is motorized
the incoming machine being at a higher
frequency than the bus
Ans: C Ans: A
5463 You are attempting to parallel two AC 5464 A "dielectric" is a/an ________________.
generators, and the synchro scope pointer
is revolving fast in the clockwise direction.
This indicates that the frequency of the
incoming machine is _____________.
A. higher than the bus frequency A. electrical insulator
B. lower than the bus frequency B. current flow
C. the same as the bus frequency and the C. good conductor
circuit breaker may be closed at any
pointer position
D. the same as the bus frequency but out of D. semiconductor material
phase with it
Ans: A Ans: A
5465 A galvanometer is an instrument used to 5466 Using a fuse whose rating is higher than
measure ___________. necessary ________.
A. thickness of galvanized metal A. endangers the apparatus it is supposed to
protect
B. resistance of electrical wiring insulation B. reduces the possibility of short circuits
C. very small amounts of current or voltage C. increases the efficiency of the equipment
by allowing more current to be used
D. quantity of galvans in an electric circuit D. wastes money because they are more
expensive
Ans: C Ans: A
5467 A device which can be used to check the 5468 Propulsion DC motor brush pressures can
calibration of a circuit breaker is a be calculated by _____________.
_________________.
A. 500 volt megohmmeter A. dividing the brush contact area by the
spring pressure
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B. portable low voltage high current testing B. subtracting the brush contact area from
unit the spring pressure
C. standard digital multimeter C. dividing the spring force by the brush
contact area
D. clamp-on voltmeter D. subtracting the spring pressure from the
brush contact area
Ans: B Ans: C
5469 The operating torque of the upper 5470 Which of the following statements
induction disc-type element, or timer represents the action of a megohmmeter
element, of an AC reverse power relay is when testing a small capacitor in good
obtained from ____________. condition?
A. the main bus A. The meter pointer should immediately
swing to the maximum resistance value for
the capacitor.
B. a separate battery source B. The meter pointer should first swing
quickly to zero and then gradually move
up the scale as the capacitor charges.
C. line voltage C. The meter pointer should immediately
swing to infinity and then drop in sharp
jerks as the voltage increases.
D. electromagnets D. The meter pointer should immediately
swing to a high reading and gradually
decrease.
Ans: D Ans: B
5471 Which of the listed transformer uses a 5472 A capacitor is to be tested with a
single winding to produce voltage megohmmeter. If the meter is connected to
transformation? a shorted capacitor, the meter pointer
should _____________.
A. Step-up transformers A. immediately swing to the maximum
resistance value
B. Stepdown transformers B. deflect to zero and remain at that position
C. Autotransformers C. swing to a high reading and gradually
decrease
D. Isolation transformers D. swing to zero then gradually increase
with slight pointer movements down scale
Ans: C Ans: B
5473 The hook-on AC volt-ammeter consists 5474 Which type of flux should be used when
essentially of a split-core and a rectifier- soldering electrical wire connections and
type instrument connected to the secondary electronic components?
winding of a _____________.
A. potential transformer A. Silver flux
B. control transformer B. Rosin flux
C. current transformer C. Solid flux
D. reactance transformer D. Acid flux
Ans: C Ans: B
5475 An internal resistance is placed in series 5476 When paralleling two alternators using
with the meter movement of which of the three synchronizing lamps, the flickering
following instruments? of all three lamps becomes progressively
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significantly from the last reading, you of an electric powered cargo winch will be
should check _________. stopped by ____________.
A. the bearings A. a manual override switch
B. insulation readings and machine B. the weight of the load on the boom
cleanliness
C. the prime mover thrust bearing C. a spring set brake
D. the field coil bolts for the proper torque D. a hand operated band brake
values
Ans: A Ans: C
5523 A circuit that has one of two wires in 5524 Attempting to parallel an AC generator
contact with the hull of a ship, is called a which is out of phase with the bus will
_____________. result in which of the following problems?
A. grounded circuit A. The breaker should trip.
B. short circuit B. The KVA will decrease.
C. series circuit C. The synchronizing lamps will burn out.
D. closed circuit D. The power factor will be unitized.
Ans: A Ans: A
5525 Which of the following statements is true 5526 To remove an alternator operating in
concerning transformer operation? parallel with another unit from the main
electrical bus, you must FIRST
_________.
A. The inductance on the primary side is the A. adjust the power factor on both units
same as the inductance on the secondary
side.
B. The voltage to the primary side is the same B. set the desired voltage on the outgoing
as the voltage from the secondary side. alternator
C. The current to the primary side is the same C. open the circuit breaker on the outgoing
as the current from the secondary side. alternator
D. The power to the primary side is greater D. remove the load from the outgoing
than the power from the secondary side. alternator
Ans: D Ans: D
5527 Maintenance of alkaline batteries should 5528 One item listed on the name plate of a
include _________. cargo pump motor is
"degrees centigrade rise." This number is
based on _____________.
A. checking the electrolyte weekly using a A. normal temperature change from cold to
hydrometer hot
B. replacing the electrolyte every 5 years B. an ambient temperature of 40°C
C. top off with sulfuric acid as needed C. minimum heat rise from no load to full
load
D. making certain connections are tight and D. maximum degrees centigrade rise from
clean absolute zero
Ans: D Ans: B
5529 If your multimeter gives a reading in ohms 5530 What is the rotor speed of a four pole, 60
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when testing each end of each conductor of cycle, induction motor operating at full
a three-conductor cable, this indicates load with 3% slip?
______________.
A. continuity of the conductor A. 270 RPM
B. an infinite resistance B. 540 RPM
C. the presence of a partial ground C. 873 RPM
D. that the conductor is not short circuited D. 1746 RPM
Ans: A Ans: D
5531 Which of the methods listed is used to 5532 When a megohmmeter is being used on an
start a AC generator turning? alternating current machine, the meter
pointer will dip toward "zero" and then
gradually rise to the true resistance value
if the motor insulation is
_____________.
A. Residual magnetism remaining in the field A. grounded
poles.
B. Residual magnetism remaining in the field B. good
coils.
C. Residual magnetism remaining in the C. shorted
armature.
D. Rotation by a mechanical prime mover. D. dirty
Ans: D Ans: B
5533 The most effective method of locating a 5534 An open armature connection in a DC
loose commutator bar in a D.C. motor is by propulsion motor could be caused by
_____________. ____________.
A. visual inspection A. low-load operation
B. jiggling each by hand B. clogged ventilation ducts
C. sounding each bar with a light weight C. sparking at the brushes
hammer
D. checking with a calibrated torque wrench D. a grounded shunt field coil
Ans: C Ans: B
5535 An equalizing connection between two 5536 If a D.C. motor hums, but does not run
compound-wound DC generators when when energized, which of the listed
paralleled, serves to _____________. conditions could exist?
A. reverse the polarity of the incoming A. Incorrect lead connections
generator as the series field weakens
B. automatically equalize the power factors B. Incorrect brush setting
C. reverse the direction of current in the series C. A dirty commutator
field of the incoming generator
D. parallel the series fields of the generators D. All of the above are correct.
Ans: D Ans: D
5537 Which of the following represents the 5538 A shorted armature coil in a DC motor can
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capacitor for starting a single phase motor? the RPM of a step-speed AC motor is to
_____________.
A. Reduce radio interference A. change input voltage
Split the phase to establish a rotating vary the number of poles
magnetic field
Reduce the phase angle vary power factor
Prolong the life of the starting contacts change the number of brushes
B B
5547 Which of the following is a characteristic of 5548 A vessel is equipped with two ship's
fractional horsepower repulsion start service generators. Generator #1 is rated at
motors? 900 kw and generator #2 is rated at 600
kw. During parallel operation, with a load
of 1,000 kw, what should be the kw load
on generator #2?
A. They start with a rotating stator field. A. 100 kw
B. The short circuiting ring is removed from B. 400 kw
the commutator while starting.
C. The brushes are removed from the C. 500 kw
commutator while starting.
D. They have a low starting torque. D. 600 kw
Ans: B Ans: B
5549 Which statement is true concerning a split- 5550 Which of the following statements,
phase induction motor? concerning the general maintenance of a
brushless generator, is correct?
A. Motor rotation can be reversed without A. Paint should be applied to insulating
changing the windings or leads. surfaces on an annual basis.
B. Motor speed can be readily adjusted from B. Alcohol should be used to remove dust and
zero to full speed. grime from windings.
C. The motor will run as a generator with the C. High pressure air should be used to blow
proper wiring. out carbon dust.
D. Motor rotation can be reversed by D. Accessible generator parts should be
reversing the leads on the starting winding. wiped with a clean dry rag on a periodic
basis.
Ans: D Ans: D
5551 A lead-acid battery can deliver 20 amperes 5552 An advantage of DC motors over AC
continuously for 10 hours with an ampere- motors is that they _____________.
hour rating of ____________.
A.20 A. are less expensive
B.40 B. require less maintenance
C.200 C. offer infinite speed variation
D.400 D. all of the above
Ans: C Ans: C
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5553 An increase in the amount of current flow 5554 The torque produced by a DC motor
through the armature of a shunt motor is armature is the product of the force acting
the final result of a/an _____________. at the armature surface multiplied by
_____________.
A. increase in the load on the motor A. work done by the armature in one
revolution
B. decrease in the load on the motor B. effective armature diameter at which the
force acts
C. increase in counter EMF C. maximum moment arm at the center of
rotation of the armature
D. decrease in armature torque D. perpendicular distance to its center of
rotation
Ans: A Ans: D
5555 A four pole, 60 Hz, three-phase 5556 In preparing to take insulation resistance
synchronous motor comes up to 1760 readings on a main generator, the
RPM when started as an induction motor. windings should be grounded for about
What is the percent slip after the rotor 15 minutes prior to the test to
field is energized? _____________.
A.0 A. allow accurate zeroing of the meter
B.1.1 B. help the windings to cool to ambient
temperature
C.2.2 C. release any residual capacitive charge
from the windings
D.3.3 D. help the windings to cool to the same
temperature as the ground test connection
Ans: A Ans: C
5557 Chattering of the collector ring brushes on a 5558 When the current flow in a power
generator may be remedied by transmission line is halved, the power loss
_____________. _____________.
A. lubricating brush holders A. is halved
B. reinsulating the brushes B. is doubled
C. cleaning the collector rings C. is divided by four
D. increasing length of pigtail D. remains the same
Ans: C Ans: C
5559 If the excitation of an alternator operating 5560 Motorization of an alternator is
in parallel is decreased below normal, its undesirable because _____________.
_____________.
A. power factor will change in the lagging A. the alternator will be damaged
direction
B. power factor will change in the leading B. it puts an additional load on the bus
direction
C. ampere load will be greatly increased C. high voltage pulses are induced in the bus
D. kilowatt load will be greatly decreased D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: B
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5561 Which of the following statements is true 5562 An alternator switchboard has a synchro
concerning the operation of two alternators scope and synchronizing lamps. If the
in parallel? synchro scope is broken, which of the
steps listed is the most essential before an
alternator can be paralleled with the bus?
A. The breaker should be closed when one
A. The cycles per second of each alternator
synchronizing lamp is dark and the other is
are the same.
bright.
B. Both alternator governors must be set with B. The breaker should be closed when both
the same amount of speed droop. synchronizing lamps are bright.
C. The number of field poles must be the C. The frequency meter should be used to
same on each alternator. determine that the incoming alternator
frequency is slightly higher than the bus.
D. The load must always be divided equally D. A portable phase sequence indicator must
between alternators. be used to verify the information from the
lamps.
Ans: A Ans: C
5563 Sparking at the brushes of a DC propulsion 5564 When using a megohmmeter to determine
motor can be the result of ____________. which shunt field coil is grounded in a DC
machine, you must ____________.
A. improper brush pressure A. insulate the field frame from the ship's
hull
B. improper brush seating B. disconnect each shunt field coil before
testing
C. reversed interpole polarity C. use a motor driven high capacity
megohmmeter
D. all of the above D. remove all main line lead connections
before testing
Ans: D Ans: B
5565 The main purpose of an electric space 5566 In a 60 Hz AC system, the current will
heater installed in a large AC generator is pass through one complete cycle in
to _____________. _____________.
A. keep the lube oil warm for quick starting A. 60 seconds
B. prevent moisture from condensing in the B. 6 seconds
windings when the machine is shutdown
C. prevent the windings from becoming C. 1 second
brittle
D. prevent acidic pitting of the slip rings D. .016 of a second
Ans: B Ans: D
5567 The most common type of AC service 5568 The load sharing characteristics of two
generator found aboard ship is the diesel alternators operating in parallel are
stationary _____________. directly related to the setting of their
governors'
____________.
A. electromagnetic field, revolving armature A. load limit
type
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Ans: D Ans: A
5589 On a vessel with turbo-electric drive, 5590 On some diesel-electric ships, the DC
which of the following conditions propulsion motor will only attain half
would indicate that the propulsion speed when the generator fields are fully
motor had dropped out of excited. Speeds above this are obtained by
synchronization with the propulsion _____________.
generator?
A. Excessive vibration of the vessel A. rotating brush alignment
B. Tripped main motor interlocks B. raising the generator engine speed
C. Overheated crosstie busses C. lowering the generator engine speed
D. Closed contact in the field circuits D. decreasing excitation
Ans: A Ans: B
5591 The shunt used in an ammeter should be 5592 Brushless generators are designed to
connected in ____________. operate without the use of ___________.
A. series with the load and in parallel with the A. brushes
meter movement
B. parallel with the load and in series with the B. slip rings
meter movement
C. parallel with the load and in parallel with C. commutators
the meter movement
D. series with the load and in series with the D. all of the above
meter movement
Ans: A Ans: D
5593 Which of the following conditions will 5594 Which of the listed battery charging
occur if the solenoid coil burns out on a circuits is used to maintain a wet-cell,
cargo winch with an electrical brake? lead-acid, storage battery in a fully
charged state during long periods of
disuse?
A. The brake will be set by spring force. A. Normal charging circuit
B. The motor will overspeed and burn up. B. Quick charging circuit
C. The load suspended from the cargo boom C. Trickle charging circuit
will fall.
D. Nothing will happen; the winch will D. High ampere charging circuit
continue to operate as usual.
Ans: A Ans: C
5595 Which of the following statements5596 Which of the following statements is true
represents the main difference between a concerning a polyphase synchronous
relay and a contactor? propulsion motor?
A. Contactors control current and relays A. The motor is started as an induction
control voltage. motor.
B. A relay is series connected and a B. Resistance is gradually added to the rotor
contractor is parallel connected. circuit.
C. Contactors can handle heavier loads than C. The starting current is held below the
relays. rated current.
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D. Contactors are made from silver and relays D. The field winding is energized for
are made from copper. starting purposes only.
C A
5597 An accidental path of low resistance, 5598 A resistance in a circuit of unknown
allowing passage of abnormal amount of value is to be tested using the
current is known as a/an ____________. voltmeter/ammeter method. Therefore,
the meters should be connected with
_____________.
A. open circuit A. both meters in series with the resistance
B. short circuit B. both meters in parallel with the resistance
C. polarized ground C. the ammeter in series and the voltmeter in
parallel with the resistance
D. ground reference point D. the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter
in series with the resistance
Ans: B Ans: C
5599 Which of the following electric motors 5600 A direct current passing through a wire
would be the safest and most reliable to coiled around a soft iron core is the
use on the main deck of a vessel in foul description of a simple ____________.
weather conditions?
A. Sealed motors A. magnetic shield
B. Drip proof motors B. electromagnet
C. Enclosed motors C. piezoelectric device
D. Watertight motors D. electromagnetic domain
Ans: D Ans: B
5601 A molded-case breaker provides 5602 The method used to produce electron
protection against short circuits by using emission in most vacuum tubes is known
a/an ____________. as ____________.
A. shading coil A. photoelectric emission
B. arc quencher B. secondary electric emission
C. electromagnet C. cold cathodic electric emission
D. holding coil D. thermionic emission
Ans: C Ans: D
5603 A motor using a rheostat in the motor 5604 Which of the following precautions should
circuit to vary the speed is called a you take when securing propulsion
____________. generators and motors for an extended
period of time?
A. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their
A. squirrel-cage induction motor contacts and circulate air through the
units.
B. regenerative braking motor B. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their
contacts and discharge carbon dioxide
into the units to keep them dry.
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Ans: D Ans: B
5613 A degree of control over the speed of a slip 5614 A circuit breaker differs from a fuse in that
ring induction motor can be obtained by a circuit breaker
_____________. _____________.
A. adjusting governor linkage A. melts and must be replaced
B. changing the number of phases to the B. is enclosed in a tube of insulating
motor material with metal ferrules at each end
C. inserting resistance into the stator circuit C. gives no visual indication of having
opened the circuit
D. inserting resistance into the rotor circuit D. trips to break the circuit and may be reset
Ans: D Ans: D
5615 An electrical device which employs a 5616 The main purpose of the auxiliary winding
stationary armature and a rotating on a split-phase, single-phase motor is to
electromagnetic field is used aboard ship as _____________.
a ____________.
A. magnetic amplifier A. limit the starting voltage
B. ship's service alternator B. increase the starting current
C. three-wire DC generator C. start the motor
D. saturable core reactor D. keep the motor running in the event the
main winding should fail
Ans: B Ans: C
5617 The load sharing characteristics of two 5618 What type of rotor is used in split-phase
diesel generators operating in parallel are motors?
mostly dependent on their governor
____________.
A. load limit settings A. Drum
B. idle speed settings B. Salient pole
C. speed limit settings C. Squirrel-cage
D. speed droop settings D. Wound-rotor
Ans: D Ans: C
5619 In an AC generator, direct current from a 5620 The purpose of a cage rotor winding
separate source is passed through the placed on the rotor of a synchronous
windings of the rotor _____________. motor is to _____________.
A. by means of slip rings and brushes A. provide excitation to the DC field
B. by means of a commutator B. start the machine as an induction motor
C. by means of rotating bar magnet C. contribute extra torque at synchronous
speed
D. to minimize the danger of arc over D. prevent the machine from falling out of
step
Ans: A Ans: B
5621 A constant output voltage from an AC 5622 A mortisseur windings are installed in a
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Ans: B Ans: B
5629 The function of amortisseur, or damper 5630 The main difference between a motor
windings in a synchronous motor is to control circuit containing low voltage
_____________. protection and low voltage release is that
the latter contains _____________.
A. eliminate slippage A. a magnetic operating coil
B. provide excitation B. normally open line contacts
C. provide starting torque C. thermal-overload protection
D. increase efficiency D. a momentary-contact start button
Ans: C Ans: D
5631 Before reassembling any machinery, you 5632 The purpose of the commutator and
should _____________. brushes on a DC generator is to
_____________.
A. replace all bearings regardless of length of A. transfer generated direct current voltage
service from the armature to the line
B. apply a heavy coat of oil to all mating B. convert the alternating voltage generated
surfaces within the armature to a direct voltage
C. clean any corroded surfaces and file all C. provide a sliding contact method to excite
burrs smooth the field
D. coat all parts with alemite grease D. reduce sparking between the armature
and the carbon brushes
C B
5633 The basic measuring unit of inductance is 5634 Which of the listed precautions should be
the _________. taken when cleaning the internals of a
motor with compressed air?
A. coulomb A. Open the machine on both ends so as to
allow the air and dust to escape.
B. ohm B. Be certain that the circuit breaker is
opened and tagged on the feeder panel.
C. farad C. Be certain that the air is clean and as dry
as possible.
D. henry D. All of the above.
Ans: D Ans: D
5635 Which of the following statements 5636 Power transformers are rated in
concerning nickel-cadmium batteries is _____________.
true?
A. When mixing electrolyte always add acid A. kilowatts
to the water.
B. Nickel-cadmium batteries can be charged B. ampere-turns
and discharged only a limited number of
times without damage to the cells.
C. Nickel-cadmium batteries can be stored C. kilowatt-volts
for a long time and still keep a full charge
without additional charging.
D. The electrolyte of an idle nickel-cadmium D. kilovolt-amperes
battery must be replaced monthly to
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Ans: C Ans: A
5645 The apparent power in a purely inductive 5646 The multiple prefix "giga" (G) means
circuit is also known as _____________. ____________.
A. true power A. thousand (10 to the 3rd power)
B. lead power B. million (10 to the 6th power)
C. induced power C. billion (10 to the 9th power)
D. reactive power D. trillion (10 to the 12th power)
Ans: D Ans: C
5647 A grounded switch or cable will be 5648 Regarding battery charging rooms,
indicated by a megohmmeter reading of ventilation should be provided
_____________. __________.
A. infinity A. at the lowest point of the room
B. "zero" B. horizontally near the batteries
C. being unsteady in the high range C. at the highest point of the room
D. being unsteady in the low range D. only when charging is in progress
Ans: B Ans: C
5649 Which of the following statements 5650 The ratio of the effective value of the
concerning the specific gravity of a battery counter EMF in volts, to the effective
electrolyte is true? value of the current in amperes is called
_____________.
A. The electrolyte becomes less dense when A. impedance factor
it is cooled.
B. The specific gravity reading is lowered B. capacitive reactance
when the electrolyte is heated.
C. The most accurate hydrometer reading is C. inductive reactance
obtained immediately after water is added.
D. The temperature does not affect the D. root mean square
specific gravity of the electrolyte.
Ans: B Ans: C
5651 An adjustable resistor, whose resistance5652 The purpose of a heat sink, as frequently
can be changed without opening the circuit used with transistors, is to
in which it is connected, is called a ____________.
_____________.
A. bleeder resistor A. prevent excessive temperature rise
B. rheostat B. compensate for excessive doping
C. bridge C. increase the reverse current
D. variable shunt strip D. decrease the forward current
Ans: B Ans: A
5653 In a DC series circuit, all the conductors 5654 Battery charging rooms should be well
have the same ____________. ventilated because the charging process
produces_____________.
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_____________.
A. dielectric A. high input impedance, high gain and low
output impedance
B. permeability B. high input impedance, high gain and high
output impedance
C. reactance C. low input impedance, low gain and high
output impedance
D. inductance D. low input impedance, high gain and low
output impedance
Ans: B Ans: A
5671 The total resistance of a parallel circuit is 5672 Which of the following expresses the
always ____________. relationship of the input and output
frequencies in a full wave rectifier?
A. larger than the greatest branch resistance A. The output frequency is the same as input
frequency.
B. smaller than the lowest branch resistance B. The output frequency is one-half the input
frequency.
C. equal to the sum of the individual branch C. The output frequency is twice the input
resistances frequency.
D. one-half the sum of the individual branch D. The output frequency is four times the
resistances input frequency.
Ans: B Ans: C
5673 A "dead front" switchboard is one 5674 Mercury filled thermometers should never
_____________. be used to determine the temperature of
the battery electrolyte because accidental
breakage of the thermometer can cause
__________________.
A. without switches on it A. severe sparking and explosions
B. with insulated switches and no exposed B. rapid oxidation of battery plates
terminals
C. without circuit breakers C. contamination of the electrolyte
D. without safety hand rails nor rubber mats D. corrosion on the battery terminals
Ans: B Ans: A
5675 The purpose of a main switchboard circuit 5676 A temperature instrumentation system for
breakers reverse power trip is to an engine room console consists of a
_____________. resistance temperature detector (RTD), a
measuring bridge circuit, and a meter (or
alarm circuit).Which of the following
statements is true concerning the
measuring bridge circuit
A. The input voltage varies in a linear
A. prevent main circuit overload fashion with temperature.
B. protect the circuit breaker blowout coil B. The voltage across the center of the
resistance bridge is always constant.
C. prevent alternator motorization C. The resistance bridge is said to be
balanced when its output voltage is zero.
D. prevent low voltage trip out D. The input voltage of the resistance bridge
is the constant temperature signal.
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Ans: C Ans: C
5677 Modern DC generators are fitted with 5678 The purpose of a magnetic relay is to
commutating poles to _____________. _____________.
A. prevent motorizing A. open a circuit only in the event of
overload
B. reduce sparking B. remotely open and close contacts
C. reduce the load on the main poles C. provide overcurrent protection during
starting
D. reduce spring pressure on the brushes D. relay voltages at increased power
Ans: B Ans: B
5679 A semiconductor is a material with a 5680 A capacitor can be tested using a
_____________. megohmmeter or an ohmmeter. If the
meter is connected to a shorted capacitor,
the meter pointer should _____________.
A. conductivity higher than a normal A. immediately swing to the maximum
conductor resistance value for the capacitor
B. conductivity higher than a normal B. first swing quickly to "zero", then
insulator gradually move up the scale as the
capacitor charges
C. high conductivity at low temperatures C. immediately deflect to and remain at zero
D. low conductivity at high temperatures D. immediately swing to a high reading and
then gradually decrease
Ans: B Ans: C
5681 When mixing electrolyte for a lead-acid 5682 To carry out an insulation resistance test,
storage battery, you should pour the one terminal of the megohmmeter should
___________. be connected to the winding, with the other
terminal being connected to the
____________________.
A. distilled water into the acid in a zinc- A. power supply
plated container
B. distilled water into the acid in a glass B. variable resistor
container
C. acid into the distilled water in a zinc- C. frame of the machine
plated container
D. acid into distilled water in a glass D. armature
container
Ans: D Ans: C
5683 The charge of a lead-acid battery can be 5684 The resistance of a conductor varies
restored by ______. _____________.
A. passing an alternating electric current A. directly as its length and inversely as its
through the cell cross-sectional area
B. passing a direct electric current through B. inversely as its length and directly as its
the cell cross-sectional area
C. adding acid to the electrolyte C. directly as its length and directly as its
cross-sectional area
D. all of the above D. inversely as its length and inversely as its
cross-sectional area
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Ans: B Ans: A
5685 In order to check the performance of a 5686 To test the state of charge of a nickel-
transistor removed from its circuit, the cadmium battery, you should use a/an
instrument to be used should be a/an ____________.
____________.
A. voltmeter or transistor tester A. ammeter
B. impedance meter B. voltmeter
C. ohmmeter or transistor tester C. hydrometer
D. sensitive potentiometer D. potentiometer
Ans: C Ans: B
5687 On a switchboard, if all three ground 5688 Which of the following actions can be
detection lamps remain burning at half carried out in order to prevent thermal
intensity when the test button is runaway in a transistor?
depressed, which of the listed conditions
is indicated?
A. No grounds exist. A. Increase the current through the collector-
base junction.
B. All three phases are grounded. B. Install a heat sink.
C. The test switch is grounded. C. Shift the "Q" point to increase collector
current.
D. The current transformers are shorted. D. Increase the potential difference between
the emitter and the base.
Ans: A Ans: B
5689 Insufficient brush pressure on a DC motor may 5690 Burning of controller contacts, when
cause _______. opening, is prevented by _____________.
A. generator overload A. coating the contact surfaces lightly with
petroleum jelly
B. excess residual magnetism B. magnetic blowout coils
C. water vapor absorption C. an overvoltage release
D. sparking of the brushes D. an overcurrent release
Ans: D Ans: B
5691 Which of the electrical properties listed will 5692 Which of the listed instruments can be best
always be the same for each component in a used to locate a grounded field coil in a
parallel circuit? synchronous motor?
A. Impedance A. Frequency meter
B. Current B. Megohmmeter
C. Resistance C. Voltmeter
D. Voltage D. Multimeter
Ans: D Ans: B
5693 The standard procedure for maintaining the 5694 A replacement wire having twice the
charge in an emergency diesel starting length and one-half the cross-sectional
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battery is to trickle charge the battery area of the original wire will have a
_____________. resistance that is
_____________.
A. continuously A. four times that of the original wire
B. at least once each week B. twice that of the original wire
C. whenever the charge falls to 75% of full C. the same as that of the original wire
charge
D. whenever the electrolyte specific gravity D. one-half that of the original wire
falls to 1.250 or lower
Ans: A Ans: A
5695 If a delicate component must be soldered 5696 If you disconnect and arrange both ends of
into a circuit, the component may be a three conductor cable, without any
protected from the heat of the soldering contact between the individual
process by _____________. conductors, an indicated ohmic value
between the ends of a single conductor
would indicate ______________.
A. operating the soldering gun not more than A. continuity of the conductor
60 seconds at a time
B. using a thermal shunt B. an infinite resistance
C. pre-oxidizing the leads to be soldered C. the presence of a partial ground
D. coating the leads to be soldered with a D. that the conductor is not short circuited
light oil film
Ans: B Ans: A
5697 Why is it a poor practice to use a high 5698 Which of the following temperatures
wattage soldering iron when soldering or represents the maximum allowable
DE soldering components on a printed temperature for the electrolyte of a lead-
circuit board? acid battery?
A. The circuit board will blister and warp. A. 100°F
B. The foil wire bonded to the board may B. 125°F
come loosened from the board.
C. The circuit board has a low melting C. 145°F
temperature.
D. The solder is kept to a dull heat dissipating D. 212°F
finish.
Ans: B Ans: B
5699 Which of the following methods should be5700 A lead-acid battery may become hotter
used to dress the face of silver-plated than normal during a charge if the
contacts? _________.
A. Filing A. battery has a shorted cell
B. Burnishing B. charging voltage is too low
C. Sanding with 0000 sandpaper C. specific gravity is too high
D. All of the above are correct. D. battery room door is secured
Ans: C Ans: A
5701 Which of the substances listed can be used 5702 Handheld phase sequence indicators are
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B. using the soldering iron tip sparingly B. use the constant specific gravity method
C. using only acid cord solder C. use a non-breakable mercury
thermometer
D. applying mechanical pressure to the joints D. connect a voltmeter to the battery
being soldered terminals
Ans: B Ans: D
5705 The timer element of a reverse power relay 5706 Before touching a small capacitor
cannot be energized unless connected to a de-energized circuit, or
_____________. even one that is completely
disconnected, you should
____________.
A. one generator is fully motorized A. gently tap the body with a screwdriver
B. the movement of the disk is damped by a B. tag it with a de-energized tag
permanent magnet
C. the power flow is the same as the tripping C. be equipped with an insulated fuse puller
direction
D. the power flow is the opposite to the D. short circuit the terminals to make sure
tripping direction that the capacitor is discharged
Ans: C Ans: D
5707 An increase in which of the listed 5708 Before working on an electric cargo winch
conditions will increase the speed of a master switch or controller, you should
synchronous motor? _____________.
A. Frequency A. spray the gasket surface with a solvent
B. Voltage B. drain condensate from the box
C. Armature current C. open the circuit breaker in the power
supply and tag
D. Inductance D. heat the switch box to remove any
moisture
Ans: A Ans: C
5709 Which of the following methods should be used If a three-phase induction motor
to test for an "open" 5710 malfunctions and drops to a single phase
coil in an AC motor stator? (one supply line open) ____________.
A. Test with an ohmmeter, one test lead on A. the motor will continue to run if it is not
the shaft, and the other test lead to the heavily loaded
stator leads.
B. Test with an ohmmeter with the test leads B. more torque will be developed
between the stator leads.
C. Use a growler, listening for noise and
C. the motor will immediately stop and not
vibration to diminish when over an open
be able to be restarted
coil.
D. Use a growler, listening for noise and D. the motor will immediately stop and can
vibration to increase when over an open only be restarted at no load
coil.
Ans: B Ans: A
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5711 Which of the problems listed will occur if 5712 The division of the kilowatt load between
a lead-acid battery is allowed to remain in two AC generators operating in parallel is
a discharged condition for a long period of controlled by the settings and
time? characteristics of the _____________.
A. The battery may be unable to accept a full A. voltage regulators
charge.
B. The electrolyte will change to lead sulfate. B. field rheostats
C. The concentrated sulfuric acid will attack C. reverse power relays
the lead peroxide plates.
D. The separators will harden. D. prime mover governors
Ans: A Ans: D
5713 When testing a capacitor with an analog5714 The division of kilowatt load between two
type ohmmeter, a good capacitor will be paralleled alternators is determined by the
indicated when _____________. _____________.
A. there is no meter deflection A. amount of field excitation of the leading
machine
B. the meter deflects to a low resistance value B. load-speed characteristics of the
and remains there governors
C. the meter deflects to a low resistance value C. amount of field excitation to the lagging
and slowly increases towards infinity machine
D. the meter deflects to a low resistance value D. type of alternator
and increases rapidly to a higher value, but
stays fairly low
Ans: C Ans: B
5715 While troubleshooting a circuit in an 5716 Which of the following procedures should
engine room central control console, a be used to determine the load of a three-
resistor is suspected of being faulty. Which phase, delta wound, AC generator?
of the following precautions must be
observed if an ohmmeter is to be used to
check its value?
A. Correct polarity must be observed A. Multiply the amperage in one phase by
because reverse bias will damage the three.
component.
B. Meter leads must not be twisted so as to B. Divide the total amperage in all phases by
cancel out the individual magnetic fields. three.
C. Resistor's circuit must be de-energized and C. Multiply the amperage in one phase by
at least one end of the component isolated. the square root of three.
D. The meter case must be grounded prior to D. Divide the total amperage in all phases by
attaching the leads. the square root of three.
Ans: C Ans: C
5717 The full load torque of an electric motor is 5718 Prior to using an analog type ohmmeter,
the __________. the leads are purposely shorted together.
Which of the following actions should be
taken if, when adjusting to "zero" ohms,
the indicating needle cannot be returned
to "zero" on the scale?
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A. minimum torque developed by the motor A. The lead clips should be replaced.
accelerating from stop to full speed
B. turning moment exerted by the motor at B. The batteries should be replaced.
rated load and speed
C. maximum torque developed by the motor C. The test reading should be added to each
with rated voltage and frequency final reading.
D. turning moment exerted by the motor D. The test reading should be subtracted
from any rotor angular position at any load from each final reading.
Ans: B Ans: B
5719 The transmit and receive elements of a 5720 The resistance of most conducting
sound-powered telephone handset are materials will change as a result of
_____________. temperature change. The resistance of
copper will _____________.
A. identical and can be used for either A. increase as temperature decreases
function
B. of similar construction but different B. decrease as temperature decreases
enough to be used only for its own
function
C. of very different construction and MUST C. remain the same between -7°C and 44°C
be used only for its own function
D. constructed so that each can fit only in its D. remain the same between 20°C and
own recess 110°C
Ans: A Ans: B
5721 The function of a stepdown potential 5722 To avoid damaging the components of a
transformer is to reduce the load printed circuit board when testing it with a
_____________. DC volt-ohmmeter, you should _______.
A. voltage and current A. ground the board
B. voltage and increase line current B. avoid reversing the polarity of the leads
C. current and increase line voltage C. isolate sensitive components with heat
sinks
D. power D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: B
5723 A loud buzzing noise in an AC controller is 5724 Increasing the load to the secondary
probably caused by _____________. windings of a transformer will cause a/an
____________.
A. poor contact with the overload relay A. decrease in the primary voltage
B. an incorrectly sized heater B. increase in the primary voltage
C. a broken shading coil C. decrease in the primary current
D. abnormal starting current D. increase in the primary current
Ans: C Ans: D
5725 If an induction motor were to be operated at 5726 When troubleshooting a magnetic
90% rated voltage, _____________. controller, it is found that the contacts are
welded together. The most probable cause
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is _____________.
A. there would be an increase in starting A. excessive operation at low load
torque
B. starting current would increase slightly B. high ambient temperature
C. synchronous speed would decrease slightly C. low voltage on the operating coil
D. the slip would increase D. high voltage on the operating coil
Ans: D Ans: C
5727 The instantaneous reduction in voltage of 5728 A characteristic of a wound-rotor
an AC generator, resulting from an induction motor, with a high resistance
increase in load, and prior to the rotor winding, is _____________.
automatic voltage regulator correcting the
situation, is called voltage ____________.
A. droop A. low starting torque
B. drop B. high starting torque
C. dip C. high speed
D. regulation D. low starting voltage
Ans: C Ans: B
5729 Magnetic controller contacts may become 5730 If a transformer is connected to a DC
welded together during operation because source, the transformer will overload at
of _____________. the ____________.
A. excessive magnetic gap A. contacts
B. low contact pressure B. primary coil
C. an open coil C. secondary coil
D. excessive ambient temperature D. core
Ans: B Ans: B
5731 The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 Hz AC 5732 In a three-phase, squirrel-cage type,
generator is controlled by the induction motor the rotating magnetic
______________. field is established by the
_____________.
A. load on the alternator A. current induced in the rotor windings
B. load on the prime mover B. application of a three-phase voltage supply
to the stator windings
C. speed of the prime mover C. laminated steel core and aluminum
conductors in the rotor
D. exciter output voltage D. interaction of the magnetic field caused
by the induced current in the squirrel-
cage bars with the magnetic field of the
stator
Ans: D Ans: B
5733 When placed in a magnetic field, which of 5734 Before measuring an unknown resistance
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the materials listed will maintain the with an ohmmeter, you should
highest permeability? _____________.
A. Glass A. adjust the meter's pointers to mid-scale
B. Bakelite B. change the meter's batteries
C. Soft iron C. center the meter's pointer at infinity
D. Aluminum D. short the test leads and calibrate the
meter
Ans: C Ans: D
5735 One diode of a full-wave rectifier has 5736 The charge of a lead-acid battery is
burned out in a shorted condition. checked with a/an ____________.
Therefore, the output will be
____________.
A. zero A. manometer
B. a rectified half-wave B. hydrometer
C. a rectified full-wave C. voltmeter
D. equal to the AC input D. ohmmeter
Ans: D Ans: B
5737 Magnetic controller contacts may become5738 When a transformer is used to step down
welded together during operating voltage, the low voltage winding is
conditions as a result of _____________. _____________.
A. high spring pressure A. part of the core
B. high ambient temperature B. the primary coil
C. an open coil C. not insulated
D. low voltage on operating coil D. the secondary coil
Ans: D Ans: D
5739 An AC circuit has capacitance arranged 5740 The total voltage of a series circuit is the
in series. If the line voltage remains _____________.
constant, the capacitive reactance value
can be varied by changing the
_____________.
A. line frequency A. sum of the individual voltage drops
B. resistance B. total resistance divided by the total
current
C. number of commutating poles C. sum of the individual currents multiplied
by the number of resistors
D. number of interpoles D. total current divided by the total
resistance
Ans: A Ans: A
5741 Excessive humming of AC contactors may 5742 Decreasing the frequency in a capacitive
be caused by ______________. circuit while maintaining a constant
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Ans: D Ans: A
5775 When troubleshooting a lead-acid storage 5776 Common nickel-cadmium and nickel-iron
battery, a weak or dead cell is best detected storage batteries utilize
by _________________. _______________.
A. measuring and comparing all cells' specific A. acid primary cells
gravity
B. taking an open circuit voltage test of B. alkaline primary cells
individual cells
C. visually inspecting the electrolyte levels of C. acid secondary cells
each cell
D. taking each cell's temperature with a D. alkaline secondary cells
calibrated mercury thermometer
Ans: A Ans: D
5777 The amount of voltage induced in the 5778 Which of the following materials is a good
windings of an AC generator depends electrical insulator?
mainly on _____________.
A. the number of field poles energized A. wood
B. the speed at which the stator windings B. silver
rotate through the magnetic field
C. the strength of the magnetic field C. copper
D. all of the above D. gold
Ans: C Ans: A
5779 When mixing electrolyte, which of the5780 Which of the following statements
following precautions should always be represents the correct method of
observed? connecting the shunt of an ammeter prior
to taking a reading?
A. In series with the load and in series with
A. Add the acid to the water.
the meter movement.
B. In series with the load and in parallel with
B. Use a heavy duty aluminum pail.
the meter movement.
C. In parallel with the load and in series with
C. Add the water to the acid.
the meter movement.
D. In parallel with the load and in parallel
D. Mix the solution outdoors.
with the meter movement.
Ans: A Ans: B
5781 Nickel-cadmium storage batteries are5782 The force that causes free electrons to
superior to lead-acid batteries because they move in a conductor as electric current
__________. flow is called a/an _____________.
A. put out higher voltages and require no A. resistant force
maintenance
B. can remain idle and keep a full charge for a B. electromotive force
long time
C. need fewer cells in series and use less C. inductive force
mounting space
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5791 In order to take a current reading with a 5792 The number of cycles per second
"clamp-on" ammeter, the instrument's jaws occurring in AC voltage is known as the
_________________. _____________.
A. should remain open A. phase angle
B. cannot touch the adjacent conductor B. frequency
C. must be fully closed C. wave form
D. will act as a transformer primary D. half mode
Ans: C Ans: B
5793 When troubleshooting an alkaline storage 5794 When a megohmmeter is used to test the
battery a weak or dead cell is best located dielectric strength of wire insulation, the
by ____________. initial dip of the pointer toward "zero" is
caused by
_____________.
A. checking the specific gravity of each cell A. good insulation
B. visually inspecting each cell's electrolyte B. the leakage of current along the surface of
level dirty insulation
C. testing each cell with a voltmeter C. the capacitance of the circuit
D. measuring the electrolyte temperature with D. the dielectric absorption effect of the
an accurate mercury thermometer insulation
Ans: C Ans: C
5795 Which of the following statements concerning 5796 When troubleshooting motor controllers, a
AC circuits is correct? shorted relay or contactor coil is often
indicated by _______________.
A. The power factor of a resistive circuit is A. a resistance reading of "infinity" on an
always zero. ohmmeter
B. True power in an inductive circuit always B. charred insulation and/or a blown control
equals apparent power. fuse
C. Inductive reactance varies directly with the C. a reading of "zero" on a megger from one
frequency and the inductance. of the coil's leads to ground
D. Total opposition to the flow of alternating D. a higher-than-normal voltage reading
current depends upon the amount of reactive across the winding
power.
Ans: C Ans: B
5797 If the driving torque, such as that produced 5798 Which of the following statements
by a diesel engine, creates pulsations when represents the FIRST step in seating new
coupled with a synchronous generator brushes on slip rings?
operating in parallel; the generator rotor may
be periodically pulled ahead or behind its
normal position as it rotates. This hunt
A. Wrap sandpaper around the slip rings and
A. amortisseur windings slide it back and forth between the brushes
and the slip rings.
B. direct coupling B. Press the brushes against the slip ring with a
wood block.
C. increase governor speed droop C. Increase brush pressure and run at no load for 3
to 4 hours.
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5821 All of the following items can be used in 5822 A reverse-current relay will prevent AC
the maintenance of a D.C. generator motorization by
propulsion motor's commutator EXCEPT ____________.
_______________.
A. a canvas wiper A. automatically redirecting the load
B. safety solvent B. automatically speeding up the prime
mover
C. abrasive dressing stones C. tripping the panel board main switch
D. sandpaper D. tripping the generator circuit breaker
Ans: B Ans: D
5823 Complete controller maintenance includes 5824 If a loaded shunt motor's field were
_____________. weakened by rheostat resistance or by an
open circuit, the motor would _________.
A. periodic testing of protective devices A. overspeed due to reduced CEMF
B. checking for loose or worn contacts and B. stop because of low flux
weak springs
C. maintaining a sufficient supply of spare C. continue to run at base speed
parts
D. all of the above D. slow down and overheat
Ans: D Ans: A
5825 How is a wattmeter electrically connected 5826 An AC generator panel is fitted with both
in a circuit? synchronizing lamps and a synchro scope.
When the synchro scope pointer reaches
the noon position, one synchronizing light
is bright and the other is dark. This means
_____________.
A. In series A. there is a ground on the phase with the
dark lamp
B. In parallel B. the phase sequence is incorrect
C. In series-parallel C. the phase sequence is correct
D. Inductively D. the generator breaker may be closed
Ans: C Ans: B
5827 A wattmeter is used to determine 5828 Which of the following statements is true
____________. concerning a stepdown transformer in an
operating AC power circuit?
A. the power being consumed by electrical A. Voltage and current will both be
equipment increased.
B. partial circuit resistance B. Voltage and current will both be
decreased
C. current flowing in a circuit C. Voltage decreases as current increases.
D. voltage existing between two points in a D. Voltage increases as current decreases.
circuit
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Ans: A Ans: C
5829The RPM of an AC generator can be measured 5830 The "dielectric constant" is a numerical value
indicating the with a/an _____________.
effectiveness of a dielectric material in comparison to that of a
standard, which is _______________.
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is _____________.
A. in the "opened" position A. always smooth roughened contact surfaces with a file
B. in the "closed" position B. never pass more than rated breaker current through the
C. tripped overload heater element
D. reset C. inspect for wear and misalignment of main contacts
D. assume heater elements installed are of correct size
Ans: C Ans: C
5837 In a three-phase, open-delta connected 5838Most AC voltmeters are calibrated to indicate ________.
transformer, the line current is equal to _________.
A. the phase current A. peak-to-peak voltage
B. three times the phase current B. root-mean-square voltage
C. the sum of any two phase currents C. average voltage
D. the difference of any two phase currents D. peak voltage only
Ans: A Ans: B
5839To limit the current flow through a DC 5840Encrusted dirt accumulated inside a motor should be
voltmeter to as low a value as possible, the moving removed with a _____________.
coil circuit is provided with a/an _____________.
A. high series resistance A. fiber scraper
B. high parallel resistance B. pointed welding rod
C. series inductor C. hammer and chisel
D. external shunt D. paint scraper
Ans: A Ans: A
5841 To check the three line fuses of a three-phase 5842 If the voltage applied to a moving disk frequency
system consisting of a three-phase motor, you must meter decreases, while the applied frequency remains
_____________. the same, the frequency indication will _____________.
A. increase
A. place the starter in the "stop" position
B. make sure the motor is operating at full load a B. decrease
to guard against false reading
C. place the leads across the "hot" ends of the fuses C. remain the same
D. place the leads across the bottom ends of the fuses D. oscillate
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Ans: A Ans: C
5843Which of the listed conditions could indicate the 5844The reactive power drawn by a motor from an AC
need for cleaning electrical insulation? generator is the power which is _____________.
A. Low ambient temperature A. used to establish the magnetic field of the motor
B. Low operating temperature B. lost in overcoming friction in the bearings
C. High dielectric strength C. strictly converted to heat generated by current flow
through the windings
D. Low megger readings D. transmitted directly through the rotor shaft to perform
useful work
Ans: D Ans: A
5845The most inefficient method of voltage reduction, 5846When using a multimeter for resistance measurements,
from the standpoint of power loss, even when placed it should be calibrated by clipping the loose ends of
in series with the load, is the use of a/an__________? the leads together and _____________.
A. capacitor A. setting the instrument pointer at "zero" ohms
B. inductor B. adjusting the line voltage to calibrate the instrument
C. plugging each end of one test lead into the plus and
minus terminals
C. resistor D. using a special purpose resistance measuring
instrument
D. transistor (a bridge)
Ans: C Ans: A
5847 Which of the following statements5848 How many possible states does a binary
regarding the use of a current measuring logic circuit have?
instrument is correct?
A. It must be connected in series with the A. One
circuit.
B. You should always start with the lowest B. Two
range until a suitable reading is obtained.
C. The indicating needle is deflected from left C. Three
to right regardless of polarity.
D. An external shunt is generally utilized D. Four
where current is less than 10 amperes.
Ans: A Ans: B
5849 Which of the listed pairs of materials make the 5850 In a logic circuit, the NOT gate function
best insulators? _____________.
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will not come up to speed, even though the detecting system on the main electrical
rated voltage, rated frequency, and rated switchboard. The FIRST step in locating
load are applied. The suspected trouble the actual ground is to _____________.
could be due to _____________.
A. a faulty centrifugal switch A. close all circuit breakers in the
distribution panel until the ground detector
indicates normal
B. broken rotor bars B. open the individual circuit breakers, one
by one until the ground detection system
indicates normal
C. worn bearings C. change over generators
D. all of the above D. check each circuit with a megohmmeter
Ans: D Ans: B
5859 Multiple grounds have developed and 5860 To protect the rotor of a motor
were initially indicated by the ground- disassembled for maintenance or overhaul,
detecting system as one ground. The it should be ___________________.
FIRST step in locating the grounds is to
_____________.
A. examine the main bus bars for signs of A. suspended by wire slings in one corner of
overheating the shop
B. eliminate the individual circuits one by B. wrapped in several layers of heavy paper
one until the ground detecting system no or cardboard
longer indicates any grounds
C. change over generators C. supported by flat wood blocks on the
workbench
D. check each circuit with a megohmmeter D. returned to the frame as soon as the
bearings are removed
Ans: B Ans: B
5861 An overload in which of the listed motors 5862 A current-carrying conductor makes
will result in the illumination of an accidental contact with a wiring conduit.
indicating light at the propulsion control This will be indicated by a
station alarm panel? _____________.
A. Fuel pump motor A. low switchboard wattmeter reading
B. Steering motor B. high switchboard wattmeter reading
C. Condensate pump motor C. darkened switchboard ground detecting
lamp
D. Forced draft blower motor D. darkened switchboard synchronizing
lamps
Ans: B Ans: C
5863 A change in field excitation of an alternator 5864 The effect of carrying field excitation
operating in parallel will cause a change in excessively high on a synchronous motor
its _____________. will result in a _____________.
A. alternator frequency A. tendency for the motor to fall out of step
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5873 Which of the listed procedures is the best 5874 If a small electric motor is immersed in
way to tell if a motor has become salt water it should be
overloaded? _________. I. washed in fresh water II.
dried in an oven
A. Measure the current flow and compare it A. I only
with the motor full load current flow as
shown on the nameplate.
B. Feel the motor and judge by the B. II only
temperature.
C. Watch for telltale signs of smoke coming C. both I and II
from the motor.
D. Periodic opening of the O/L relay coil D. neither I or II
Ans: A Ans: C
5875 On some electrical generating 5876 When an AC or a DC motor fails to start,
equipment one outboard bearing the FIRST step in troubleshooting should
pedestal is insulated from the bedplate. be to check the ____________.
To check this insulation with the
machine assembled you should use
a____________.
A. ohmmeter with the machine secured A. motor windings for obvious opens
B. millivolt meter and a jumper with the B. motor controller leads for continuity
machine running
C. megohm meter with the machine running C. fuse or circuit breaker
D. voltmeter and ammeter with the machine D. motor controller leads for grounds
running
Ans: B Ans: C
5877 If deck machinery is expected to be idle for 5878 Ambient temperature is the
an extended period of time you _____________.
should____________.
A. have electrical safety gloves available in A. amount of temperature rise with no load
case of electrical shock before running
B. perform a "high pot" test to determine the B. amount of temperature developed by an
condition of the insulation operating motor
C. water wash the motor and controller to
C. temperature of the compartment where
remove any salt that may interfere with
the motor is located
smooth operation
D. check run at regular intervals to insure D. normal operating temperature, less the
correct operation and to renew the internal room temperature
coating of lubrication
Ans: D Ans: C
5879 A switchboard ammeter indicates a 5880 Air gap readings should be periodically
reading slightly above "zero" when the taken for electrical generation equipment.
leads are disconnected, this is caused by The best tool to use to take these
_____________. measurements is a ___________.
A. mechanical misalignment of the meter A. cloth (non-metallic) tape measure
pointer
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D. Check drum switch contact pressure every D. The field pole windings would become
three months overheated.
Ans: A Ans: C
5887 The armature cores of the D.C. motors are 5888 Equalization of the power factors of two
constructed with laminations to alternators operating in parallel is
___________. accomplished _____________.
A. eliminate hysteresis A. manually, by adjusting the governor
controls
B. minimize brush sparking B. automatically, by automatic voltage
regulators
C. reduce eddy current losses C. manually, adjusting the output of current
transformers
D. compensate for armature reaction D. automatically, by the designed action of
the governors
Ans: C Ans: B
5889 DC generator voltage is decreased by cutting 5890 In a three-phase electrical system, three
_____________. ground detecting lamps are provided. If
all three lamps REMAIN at half-
brilliance when the ground detecting test
switch is operated, ______________.
A. in field resistance A. there is a slight ground on all three
phases
B. outfield resistance B. the switch must be replaced
C. in armature resistance C. there are no grounds present
D. out armature resistance D. the light bulbs are of improper voltage
Ans: A Ans: C
5891 An open coil in a transformer will be 5892 A four-pole induction motor, operating on
indicated by which of the listed conditions? three-phase 60 cycle current will operate
at approximately ___________.
A. "zero" resistance accompanied by high A. 850 RPM
inductance
B. no resistance accompanied by stray B. 1,150 RPM
inductance
C. infinite resistance in addition to no C. 1,750 RPM
inductance
D. infinite resistance in addition to normal D. 3,550 RPM
inductance
Ans: C Ans: C
5893 An open in the armature of a DC motor 5894 An autotransformer is equipped with a
is suspected, but is not found by visual 50% tap, a 65% tap, and an 80% tap.
inspection of the commutator. The next Which of the following statements is true
step in troubleshooting this problem is concerning a load connected to the 50%
to ________________. tap?
A. conduct a bar to bar test of the armature A. The load is receiving minimum voltage
and minimum current.
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B. visually inspect the armature windings B. The load is receiving minimum voltage
and maximum current.
C. conduct an insulation resistance test of the C. The load is receiving maximum voltage
armature and minimum current.
D. test the commutator for a ground D. The load is receiving maximum voltage
and maximum current.
Ans: A Ans: B
5895 A battery is connected to a circuit 5896 When two generators are on the line and
containing three resistors in parallel. The are sharing the load equally, they are said
values of the three resistors are 2 ohms, 3 to be operating in _____________.
ohms, and 6 ohms. What is the voltage of
the battery if the total circuit current is 12
amps?
A. 2 volts A. frequency
B. 6 volts B. series
C. 12 volts C. parallel
D. 24 volt D. resonance
Ans: C Ans: C
5897 If a DC motor runs hot, the cause may be 5898 Which of the methods listed is used to
_____________. maintain the division of load between
two compound-wound, DC generators
operating in parallel?
A. high mica condition A. The shunt fields are interconnected.
B. low ambient temperature B. The shunt field rheostats are
interconnected.
C. clogged ventilation ducts C. The series fields of both generators are
connected in series.
D. an open in the shunt field D. The equalizer connection parallels the
series fields of all machines.
Ans: C Ans: D
5899 An operational amplifier, as used in 5900 Damp armature windings in a D.C. motor
today's consoles, has a calculated gain may lead to ____________.
of 5. This means that when the input
changes _____________.
A. 5 volts, the output changes 10 volts A. reduced voltage
B. 10 volts, the output changes 5 volts B. reduced current
C. 2 volts, the output changes 10 volts C. increased resistance
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_____________. _____________.
A. increases nine fold A. portable tools
B. increases three fold B. large pump motors
C. remains the same C. turbo electric main motors
D. decreases six fold D. forced draft fans
Ans: C Ans: A
5903 A diesel driven emergency generator is5904 The energy consumed by an AC motor, as
prevented from being paralleled with the strictly reactive power, is _____________.
ship's service generators by __________.
A. an electrical interlock system A. used to do mechanical work
B. an automatic paralleling trip switch B. used to establish the magnetic field of the
motor
C. the synchronizing oscilloscope C. lost as heat generated by the windings
D. the reverse current relay D. lost in doing work to turn the motor itself
Ans: A Ans: B
5905 Which of the listed motors will operate at 5906 On large generators, space heaters are used
the highest RPM, assuming that each to ____________.
operates at the same frequency?
A. A four-pole synchronous motor under A. keep the machine at ambient temperature
normal load. of the machinery space
B. maintain rotor and stator winding
B. A four-pole induction motor under no load. temperatures above the dew point to
prevent the formation of condensation
C. A six-pole synchronous motor under C. prevent condensation in the lube oil
normal load.
D. A six-pole induction motor under full load. D. prevent electrolysis due to condensation
in the bearings
Ans: A Ans: B
5907 Which of the listed colors properly 5908 An AC generator produces 60 Hz at 1800
describes a DC motor commutator when RPM. If the generator speed is increased to
correct commutation is taking place? 1830 RPM, the cycles will _____________.
A. Shiny blue A. remain at 60 Hz
B. Burnished green B. increase to 61 Hz
C. Brick red C. decrease to 59 Hz
D. Chocolate brown D. increase to 63 Hz
Ans: D Ans: B
5909 A twelve volt lead-acid battery is 5910 Moisture accumulating in electric motors
constructed of _________. and generator windings having a cold
insulation resistance greater than 50,000
ohms may be baked out with internal heat.
This heat can be developed by
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____________.
A. one cell A. feeding current into the windings at low
voltage
B. three cells B. short circuiting the armature and field
windings
C. six cells C. short circuiting the field windings and
passing current through the armature
D. twelve cells D. obtaining current from a DC source such
as an electric welder and feeding it into
the armature while running the motor at
full speed
Ans: C Ans: A
5911 In order to safely carry out repairs to a 5912 Three 12 volt, lead-acid, batteries
generator circuit breaker, it must be connected in series will develop
isolated from the bus. This is __________.
accomplished by opening the
_____________.
A. reverse power relay A. 12 volts
B. bus disconnect link B. 24 volts
C. generator bus fuse connections C. 36 volts
D. power directional relay D. 48 volts
Ans: B Ans: C
5913 The removal of paint from 5914 An alternator will fail to produce line
electrical equipment, such as voltage as a result of
generators, should be cautiously _____________.
undertaken because
____________.
A. the mechanical shock of paint removal A. a closed circuit breaker
lessens the dielectric strength of the
insulation
B. the paint dust is composed of abrasive and B. oxidized slip rings
semi-conducting materials which impair
insulation
C. paint dust buildup has a tendency to cause C. improperly staggered brushes
corrosion
D. phase windings frequently become isolated D. exciter generator failure
from each other due to dust interference at
the terminals
Ans: B Ans: D
5915 An alternator operating in parallel begins 5916 Severe vibration, accompanied by
to vibrate severely and eventually trips flashover at the collector rings of an
out on the reverse power relay. The alternator operating in parallel, is a
cause of the vibration was a result of symptom of _____________.
______________________.
A. the dropping of load by that alternator A. reverse current motorization
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5923 Three factors responsible for the change in 5924 The division of the reactive KVA load
voltage as load is applied to an AC between paralleled AC generators is
generator are: 1) the drop in resistance in initiated by the ______________.
the armature circuit, 2) the change in flux,
and 3) the ____________.
A. armature winding speed A. prime mover governors
B. inductance load drop B. voltage regulators
C. coil pitch factor C. phase balance relay
D. armature reactance voltage drop D. proportioner
Ans: D Ans: B
5925 Which of the following statements about a 5926 According to Regulations , the talking and
three-phase wye connection is correct? calling circuits of a sound powered
telephone system must be _____________.
A. The line current is 1.73 times the phase A. intrinsically safe
current.
B. The phase current is 1.73 times the line B. independent of each other
current.
C. The line voltage is 1.73 times the phase C. independently grounded
voltage.
D. The phase voltage is 1.73 times the line D. connected to a common ground
voltage.
Ans: C Ans: B
5927 Regulations require that lighting fixture 5928 The emergency electrical power source on
globes must be protected by guards if the tank vessels over 500 GT on an
fixtures are located in the ____________. international voyage, should be capable of
continuous operation under emergency
load for _____________.
A. steering gear room A. 6 hours
B. galley B. 12 hours
C. living quarters C. 18 hours
D. wheelhouse D. 24 hours
Ans: A Ans: C
5929 Which of the following statements 5930 From the standpoint of safety, you should
concerning electrical cables is correct? never allow salt water to enter a lead-acid
storage battery or come in contact with
sulfuric acid because ______________.
A. Where they pass through watertight A. the resulting gas is extremely flammable
bulkheads, they should be fitted with
watertight stuffing boxes.
B. Electric cable coverings should never be B. the resulting gas is a respiratory irritant
grounded. that can be fatal
C. Electrical cables must be rigidly held in C. the primary constituent, sodium, reacts
place by welding of armored cable, or lethally with lead peroxide
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5933 Unless it can be shown that a 45°C 5934 Regulations require each switchboard to
ambient temperature will not be have mechanical protection including
exceeded, motors within a machinery _______.
space must be designed for an ambient
temperature of _____________.
A. 45°C A. closed sides
B. 50°C B. a drip shield
C. 55°C C. a door at each entrance to a rear working
space
D. 60°C D. all the above
Ans: B Ans: D
5935 Regulations require that each 5936 When supplying emergency lighting loads,
alternating current generator the storage battery initial voltage must not
arranged for parallel operation shall exceed the standard system voltage by
be provided with _____________. more than _____________.
A. more than one means of excitation A.0.02
B. individual circuit fuses B.0.03
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5949 A ground can be defined as an electrical 5950 External shunts are sometimes used with
connection between the wiring of a motor ammeters to_______.
and its ____________.
A. shunt field A. increase meter sensitivity
B. circuit breaker B. permit shunts with larger resistances to be
utilized
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_____________.
A. AC voltage to the armature A. eliminate slippage
B. AC voltage to the field B. provide excitation
C. DC voltage to the armature C. provide starting torque
D. DC voltage to the field D. increase efficiency
Ans: D Ans: C
5981 Which of the following statements is true 5982 A low-voltage protection circuit is used in
concerning all three-phase alternators? electric motor starting equipment to
_____________.
A. Each has three separate but identical A. trip circuit contactors when the motor
armature windings acted on by one system overspeeds due to low voltage
of rotating magnets.
B. Each has one armature winding acted on B. trip circuit contactors when the motor
by three identical but separate systems of develops a short circuit due to low voltage
rotating magnets.
C. All three-phase alternators are designed to C. allow the motor to restart automatically
operate with a 0.8 leading power factor. on restoration of voltage without manually
resetting
D. The three phases always provide power to D. prevent the motor from restarting
the load through three sets of slip rings and automatically on restoration of voltage
brushes.
Ans: A Ans: D
5983 The part of a fuse that melts and opens the 5984 The cross-sectional area of shipboard
circuit is made of _____________. electrical cable is expressed in
_____________.
A. copper and antimony A. millimeters
B. steel and babbitt B. gage numbers
C. aluminum or beryllium alloy C. centimeters
D. zinc or an alloy of tin and lead D. circular mils
Ans: D Ans: D
5985 Fuses placed in series with a thermal trip- 5986 On an engine throttle control system, the
type circuit breaker are used for 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. time-delay protection A. overlap sensors
B. short-circuit protection B. limit switches
C. short duration surge protection C. over travel relays
D. sustained overload protection D. proximity switches
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Ans: B Ans: B
5987 The most common source of excitation for 5988 The type of feature afforded auxiliaries
synchronous motors is a/an vital to the operation of propelling
_____________. equipment, where automatic restart after a
voltage failure would not create a hazard,
is termed _____________.
A. low voltage battery A. low voltage protection
B. motor attenuator set B. high amperage protection
C. DC exciter generator C. low voltage release
D. AC supply D. high amperage release
Ans: C Ans: C
5989 The purpose of DC generator brushes is to 5990 The most common source of excitation for
_____________. synchronous motors is a/an
______________.
A. neutralize armature reaction A. step-up transformer
B. conduct electric current to an outside B. half-wave rectifier
circuit
C. convert DC current to AC current C. DC supply
D. provide excitation to a DC generator D. AC supply
Ans: B Ans: C
5991 Which of the listed precautions should be 5992 The simplest method of controlling the
observed before spraying liquid solvent on terminal voltage of compound-wound DC
the insulation of an electric motor? generator is with a _____________.
A. Slow the motor down to low speed. A. hand-operated field rheostat connected in
series with the shunt field circuit
B. Disconnect the motor from the power B. separate exciter in a series with the shunt
source. field
C. Secure all ventilation in the area. C. carbon pile regulator in series with the
load
D. Preheat the insulation to assist in cleaning. D. balance coil diverting neutral current
through the shunt field
Ans: B Ans: A
5993 An insulation resistance test is 5994 A compound generator has a no-load
performed on a particular piece of voltage of 250 volts and full load voltage
electric equipment. In addition to the of 230 volts, and therefore, is considered
resistance reading, what information to be _____________.
listed below should be entered in the
electrical log?
A. The maximum allowable operating
A. flat compounded
temperature of the machine.
B. The temperature of the machine at the time
B. over compounded
the resistance reading was taken.
C. The normal temperature rise of the C. under compounded
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machine.
D. The complete nameplate data from the D. terminal compounded
resistance test instrument used to obtain
the reading.
Ans: B Ans: C
5995 One method of testing for a reversed 5996 Which of the following statements
shunt field coil in a DC generator or represents the important factor that must
motor is by connecting the field to a be considered when replacing a faulty
direct current source, at reduced field diode in the exciter rectifier assembly?
rated voltage, and test for polarity using
a/an ____________.
A. iron bar across each field A. Be certain that the replacement diode is
the same polarity as the one removed.
B. magnetic compass placed near each field B. Never alter the diode alignment to cause a
change in the neutral plane.
C. test lamp across adjacent fields C. Replacement of a diode also requires
balancing of the rotor with a one-piece
rotor lamination to be shrunk fit and keyed
to the shaft.
D. The replacement diode must be dipped in
D. copper jumper across the interpole
varnish prior to installation to protect
connections
against humidity.
Ans: B Ans: A
5997 Which of the terms listed best describes a 5998 The purpose of squirrel-cage windings in a
compound-wound DC generator having a synchronous motor is to ______________.
higher voltage at no load than at full load?
A. Flat compounded A. provide more precise balancing
B. Over compounded B. produce a higher power factor
C. Under compounded C. eliminate arcing between the stator and
the frame
D. Terminal compounded D. provide a means for starting
Ans: C Ans: D
5999 A triac thyristor functions as a control 6000 The speed of a squirrel cage induction
device and is basically motor is determined by the
________________. _____________.
A. two NPN transistors in parallel with a A. diameter of the stator
common base lead
B. a diode in series with a temperature B. number of stator poles
sensitive capacitor
C. two back-to-back SCR's with a common C. rotor winding resistance
gate lead
D. a triode tube with an extra heavy grid D. bar resistance of the conducting rotor
element
Ans: C Ans: B
6001 Copper is often used as an electrical 6002 Under which of the listed conditions can
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conductor because it _______________. the engine room retake the throttle control
from the bridge?
A. has high resistance at low temperatures A. Any time it is deemed necessary.
B. has a highly polished surface B. Only with the master's permission.
C. is able to pass current with little opposition C. After a 10 minute delay to the input
command.
D. holds insulation together well D. Only after the throttle has been placed in
stop.
Ans: C Ans: A
6003 In a 11kw induction-type motor with a cage 6004 A single-phase induction motor having a
rotor, the current required at standstill to relatively high starting torque, is the
produce starting torque is approximately ___________.
____________.
A. half the full load current A. shaded pole motor
B. equal to the full load current B. wound-rotor motor
C. five times the full load current C. capacitor-start motor
D. ten to twenty times the full load current D. resistance-start motor
Ans: C Ans: C
6005 A generator has been exposed to water and 6006 The speed of a three-phase squirrel-
is being checked for its safe operation. cage induction-type motor operating in
Therefore, it is necessary to a fixed frequency system is varied by
_______________. changing the _____________.
A. check for shorted coils with a growler A. number of phases to the motor
B. take moisture readings with a hydrometer B. number of stator poles
C. test insulation values with a megger C. locked rotor current
D. ground the commutator, or slip rings and D. resistance of the rotor winding
run it at half load for 12 hours
Ans: C Ans: B
6007 Batteries used for diesel engine starting 6008 The combined effect of inductive
should __________. reactance, capacitive reactance, and
resistance in an AC series circuit is known
as _____________.
A. be located in a locker on the weather deck A. reactance
B. be located as close as possible to the B. total reactance
engine
C. have sufficient capacity to provide at least C. impedance
50 starts consecutively without recharging
D. only be of the nickel alkaline type D. resonance
Ans: B Ans: C
6009 AC circuits develop resistance, inductance, 6010 When a megohmmeter is used to test
and capacitance. The inductive reactance of insulation, the gradual rise of the pointer
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6015 Electrical circuits are protected against 6016 The function of a rectifier is similar to that
overheating by means of a/an of a _______.
______________.
A. circuit breaker A. trap
B. amplifier B. regulating valve
C. diode C. check valve
D. capacitor D. filter
Ans: A Ans: C
6017 A circuit is protected from overheating by 6018 Which of the following devices should be
a/an ___________. used to measure the temperature of a
battery electrolyte?
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must ______________.
A. reduce the amount of flux produced A. test each phase with all connections intact
B. have no effect on the eddy currents B. measure the voltage across the open
produced connections while testing
C. reduce the power consumed C. test the windings as parallel groups to
avoid short circuiting
D. reverse its two-pole field D. open the delta-connections to avoid
shunting the phase being tested
Ans: D Ans: D
6027 The direction of rotation of an induction 6028 An insulation resistance reading is taken
motor is ________. at 20°C and found to be 10 megohms.
What would you expect the resistance
reading to be at 40°C?
A. opposite the rotating field direction A. 2.5 megohms
B. the same as the direction of the rotating B. 10 megohms
field
C. determined by the number of poles C. 15 megohms
D. determined by the staggering of the D. 20 megohms
brushes
Ans: B Ans: A
6029 The sub-multiple prefix "milli" (m) means 6030 When a solid-state component of an
____________. electronic circuit is mounted to a metallic
mass, the general purpose of that mass is
to ____________.
A. one thousandth (10 to the -3rd power) A. prevent vibration damage to delicate
components
B. one millionth (10 to the -6th power) B. prevent mechanical damage to solid-state
components
C. one billionth (10 to the -9th power) C. dissipate stray magnetic currents
D. one trillionth (10 to the -12th power) D. act as a heat sink
Ans: A Ans: D
6031 When charging lead-acid batteries, the 6032 One feature of the operational amplifier is
charging rate should be reduced as the that it can have ____________.
battery nears its full charge to
____________.
A. prevent damaging battery plates A. up to ten outputs
B. allow equalization of cell voltages B. binary coded decimal inputs
C. reduce lead sulfate deposits C. several hundred amps at the output
D. increase lead peroxide formation D. inverting and non-inverting inputs
Ans: A Ans: D
6033 A saturable reactor uses relatively small DC 6034 A signal derived from a controlled
currents to control _______________. function and returned to the initiating
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alarm
B. galvanometer B. each station's hand-cranked generator
C. visual inspection C. the emergency switchboard
D. megohmmeter D. normal 115 volt DC supplies
Ans: D Ans: B
6051 A testing device called a "growler" is being 6052 A DC shunt generator has its field
used to locate a shorted coil in the stator of windings connected in _____________.
an AC electrical machine. When the
"feeler" is moved over a slot containing the
shorted coil _____________.
A. a loud growling noise will be heard A. series with the series windings
B. any vibration within the feeler will cease B. parallel with the field rheostat
C. the meter needle will be deflected to zero C. series with the armature windings
D. the meter needle will be deflected to full- D. parallel with the armature windings
scale
Ans: A Ans: D
6053 The sub-multiple prefix "pico" (p) means 6054 Which of the following statements
____________. concerning a simple parallel resistance
circuit is correct?
A. thousandth (10 to the -3rd power) A. The voltage drop across each resistor is
the same.
B. millionth (10 to the -6th power) B. The total current flow equals the
reciprocal of the sum of the individual
currents.
C. billionth (10 to the -9th power) C. The total resistance equals the sum of the
individual resistances.
D. The total voltage equals the sum of the
D. trillionth (10 to the -12th power)
individual voltages across each resistance.
Ans: D Ans: A
6055 The resistance value of a resistor in a 6056 On AC vessels, which of the following
circuit can best be determined by the statements represents the most difficult
_____________. problem involved in obtaining a DC
potential suitable for use by computer
components?
A. single solid body color of the resistor A. A stepdown transformer is always
required.
B. band markings on the resistor B. Vessel vibrations affect the voltage
source.
C. amperage value written on the resistor C. The voltage must be rectified and made
ripple free.
D. physical size of the resistor D. Rectifiers cannot operate with voltage
regulators.
Ans: B Ans: C
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6057 A shunt-wound DC generator is one in 6058 The rotor of a synchronous motor operates
which the shunt field windings are in in synchronism with the rotating field
parallel with the _____________. because ______________.
A. commutator A. of the amortisseur windings
B. brushes B. the rotor is magnetically locked into step
with the rotating magnetic field by the
excitation current
C. armature C. the field strength varies directly with
rotor slip
D. all of the above D. the stator flux rotates in the opposite
direction
Ans: D Ans: B
6059 Hand-portable phase sequence indicators 6060 The division of kilowatt load between two
should be used when ____________. paralleled alternators is determined by the
_____________.
A. installing a new synchro scope A. amount of field excitation to the leading
machine
B. preparing to make the shore power B. load-speed characteristics of the
connection governors
C. replacing a defective solenoid C. amount of field excitation to the lagging
machine
D. all of the above D. number of field poles per alternator
Ans: B Ans: B
6061 A breakable, mercury-filled 6062 Which of the following statements is true
thermometer should not be used in a concerning simple parallel resistance
lead-acid battery to measure electrolyte circuits?
temperature, as an accidental breakage
can cause ____________.
A. severe sparking and explosions A. The total current flow equals the sum of
the individual currents.
B. The total current flow equals the
B. rapid oxidation of battery plates reciprocal of the sum of the individual
currents.
C. violent gassing at the positive plates C. The total resistance equals the sum of the
individual resistance.
D. The total voltage equals the sum of the
D. corrosion on the battery terminals
individual voltages across each resistance.
Ans: A Ans: A
6063 The pushbutton on the handset of a ship's 6064 When troubleshooting an electronic
sound-powered telephone must be circuit, a cold solder joint can be located
depressed to ______________. with the aid of an ohmmeter. Once the
problem has been located, you should
_________________.
A. talk then released to listen A. reheat the circuit in an oven to an even
temperature and recheck with an
ohmmeter
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B. listen then released to talk B. reheat the connection with a match and
recheck with an ohmmeter
C. reheat connection with a soldering tool
C. both talk and listen
and recheck with an ohmmeter
D. ring the station being called D. do nothing as this is the normal condition
Ans: C Ans: C
6065 During its operation, loud buzzing and 6066 Although saturable reactors are extremely
resultant welding of contacts of a magnetic useful in some applications, their gain is
relay may be caused by __________. low because of ____________.
A. overheating of the contactor coil A. core hysteresis losses
B. low voltage on the operating coil B. inductive reactance in the control
winding
C. low insulation resistance to ground C. IR drop throughout the load winding
D. lubrication of the contact bearing points D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: A
6067 Most three-phase induction motors of five 6068 If a magnetic controller relay fails to
horsepower or less, are started by drop out when the coil voltage is
_____________. removed from the relay, the probable
cause may be _____________.
A. autotransformer starters A. excessive spring tension
B. resistor starters B. overvoltage
C. across-the-line starters C. excessive current
D. reactor starters D. welded contacts
Ans: C Ans: D
6069 The synchronous speed of an induction motor 6070 In a simple series circuit, the entire source
is the ________. voltage will drop across ______________.
A. speed at which the rotor turns A. the resistor next to the negative terminal
B. speed of the rotating field B. a short circuit
C. frequency of the rotor current C. the resistor next to the positive terminal
D. slip in per cent of rotor RPM D. an open circuit
Ans: B Ans: D
6071 An across-the-line starter provides 6072 Excessive heat in an operating motor
___________________. controller can result from
_____________.
A. maximum torque A. a closed starter contact
B. slow starting power B. loose connections
C. high speed C. missing arc chutes
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D. no illumination D. unchanged
Ans: D Ans: C
6087 Motor controller or starter contacts may6088 Transformer cores are laminated to reduce
become pitted and welded together if the _____________.
contacts _____________.
A. open under loaded conditions A. eddy currents
B. close slowly with light pressure B. secondary flux
C. open too quickly and arc C. leakage flux
D. close quickly with proportionate pressure D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: A
6089 The governor control switch of an 6090 Which of the following statements is true
alternator is moved to the "raise" position. concerning the operating characteristics of
This action will _____________. a squirrel-cage motor?
A. raise the no-load speed setting of the A. Rotor slip is dependent upon the motor
governor load.
B. raise the percentage of speed droop B. An increase in motor load results in less
slip.
C. lower the no-load speed setting of the C. A decrease in rotor speed results in less
governor generated current.
D. lower the percentage of speed droop D. A decrease in rotor speed produces a
weaker magnetic field.
Ans: A Ans: A
6091 As an armature revolves within a magnetic 6092 To test fuses in an energized circuit, you
field, friction is developed between the should use a ____________.
rotated magnetized particles as they pass
through each magnetization cycle. This
results in ____________.
A. copper loss A. low voltage light bulb
B. eddy-current loss B. megohmmeter
C. hysteresis loss C. voltmeter
D. armature reaction D. resistance meter
Ans: C Ans: C
6093 The proper way to mix the electrolyte for a 6094 In order to increase its range of
battery is to add _____________. measurement, a resistance would be
placed in series with which of the
following instruments?
A. acid to alkaline water A. DC voltmeter
B. acid to distilled water B. DC ammeter
C. alkaline water to acid C. frequency meter
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6111 When you check the specific gravity of the 6112 The total resistance of a parallel circuit is
battery electrolyte with a hydrometer, it always ____________.
should be kept in mind that
____________.
A. the battery is fully charged when the A. larger than that of the branch with the
indicator floats low in the electrolyte greatest resistance
B. any water that has been previously added B. smaller than that of the branch with the
to the cells will dilute the solution and give lowest resistance
a false reading
C. a hydrometer reading is inaccurate if taken C. equal to the sum of the individual branch
immediately after water is added to the resistances
cell
D. temperature has no effect on hydrometer D. equal to the sum of the individual branch
readings resistances divided by the number of
branches
Ans: C Ans: B
6113 If the resistance of a circuit is cut in half 6114 The power factor at which a paralleled AC
and the applied voltage is kept constant, generator operates is usually adjusted by
the current flow will be _____________. the _____________.
A. doubled A. connected load
B. quadrupled B. prime mover speed
C. unchanged C. field excitation
D. cut in half D. generator's rated voltage
Ans: A Ans: C
6115 If the excitation is increased to one of two 6116 In a series wound motor, the current
alternators operating in parallel, the passing through the field windings is also
_____________. passing through the _____________.
A. power factor will change in the lagging A. armature
direction
B. power factor will change in the leading B. shunt field
direction
C. kilowatt load will be greatly increased C. reactance comparator
D. ampere load will be greatly decreased D. laminations
Ans: A Ans: A
6117 The power factor of an AC generator 6118 The speed of a series wound winch motor
operating singularly is determined by the is controlled by ____________.
__________.
A. connected load A. varying the voltage applied to the motor
B. prime mover speed B. the weight of the load on the cargo boom
C. field excitation C. overcurrent protection devices in the
motor
D. generator's rated voltage D. a hydraulic speed-limiting governor
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Ans: A Ans: A
6119 Why is it desirable to operate paralleled AC 6120 The charge of a lead-acid battery is
generators at the same power factor? checked with a _____________.
A. Circulating currents are kept to a A. manometer
minimum.
B. Field excitation losses are kept to a B. hydrometer
minimum.
C. Generator rotors will have a lesser C. viscometer
tendency to hunt.
D. Because a power factor increase will D. ohmmeter
decrease kilowatt output.
Ans: A Ans: B
6121 If a 6 volt battery were connected in series 6122 You can determine if a circuit breaker has
with a 24 volt battery by putting their tripped by ________________.
negative terminals together, what would be
the result?
A. "Zero" volts A. examining the position of the handle
B. 12 volts of the opposite polarity B. checking for which of the breakers is
warm
C. 18 volts, positive on the 24 volt battery C. looking for a burned-out link
D. 30 volts, negative on the 24 volt battery D. all of the above
Ans: C Ans: A
6123 Which of the following statements 6124 A slow continual loss of electrolyte level
describes what will happen when both the from one cell of a storage battery could be
polarity of the field poles, and the due to _______________.
direction of current to the brushes of a DC
motor are reversed?
A. The motor will not start. A. a cracked casing
B. The direction of rotation of the armature B. too low a charging rate
will be reversed.
C. The direction of rotation of the armature C. the specific gravity being higher than
will remain the same. normal
D. The field pole windings will become D. one filler cap installed too tightly
overheated.
Ans: C Ans: A
6125 The basic meter movement responds to the 6126 When power is restored after a complete
flow of current through its coil. Therefore, power failure, a steering gear pump motor
this meter movement may be used as a/an will ____________.
_____________.
A. voltmeter by placing a resistance in A. have to be restarted
parallel with the coil
B. ohmmeter by placing another meter B. have to be reset
movement in parallel with the coil
C. wattmeter by placing a battery in parallel C. restart automatically
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B. check for the correct value and polarity of B. amount of armature current flow
all power connections to the card
C. pull the card and visually inspect for C. length of conductor in the field
burned components
D. check for continuity of circuit board traces D. all of the above
and then the gain of each transistor
Ans: B Ans: D
6143 The life expectancy of electrical insulation, 6144 Under normal conditions, storage
is approximately halved for an increased batteries used for starting the emergency
operating temperature of diesel generator are maintained in a
_______________. charged state by which of the following
methods?
A. 10° C A. Trickle charging
B. 25° C B. Fast charging
C. 50° C C. Equalizing charge
D. 100° C D. Reverse charging
Ans: A Ans: A
6145 When troubleshooting a console circuit 6146 A useful instrument for checking A.C.
card suspected of being faulty, first motor performance by measuring possible
check for proper voltages to the card unbalanced currents is the
and then _______________. _____________.
A. test transistors or integrated circuits for A. hand or battery-operated megger
gain and compare with manufacturer's
specifications
B. blow any accumulated dust from the card B. vibrating-reed frequency meter
with at least 2kg/cm2 air from the ship's
service air system
C. pull the card, clean the sliding connections C. hook-on voltmeter-ammeter
with a pencil eraser, and remove
accumulated dust
D. de-energize the card and check the printed D. D'Arsonval iron-vane probe
circuit traces for continuity with an
ohmmeter
Ans: C Ans: C
6147 What is the approximate voltage produced6148 You are using a mechanical voltage tester
by a nickel-cadmium battery cell? to check the fuses in a three-phase circuit
supplying an electric motor. For which of
the following reasons must the motor be
stopped during the test?
A. Testing an energized circuit presents a
A. 1.25 volts
hazard to the testing personnel.
B. 1.50 volts B. A faulty fuse could go undetected with
the motor energized.
C. 2.20 volts C. Reversed polarity of the circuit would be
indicated by the voltage tester with the
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circuit energized.
D. 6.05 volts D. All of the above.
Ans: A Ans: B
6149 The voltage of an operating AC6150 To properly seat the brushes on slip rings,
turbogenerator is raised or lowered by you should use ____________.
adjusting the _____________.
A. exciter generator governor controls A. sand paper
B. synchronizing switch B. crocus cloth
C. phase sequence switch C. emery cloth
D. generator field exciter D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: A
6151 When a battery-charging panel is being6152 Routine A.C. motor maintenance should
used, the batteries will discharge if include periodic ______________.
_____________.
A. DC voltage is supplied A. thermometer readings at normal loads to
detect abnormal temperature rises
B. the polarity is reversed B. inspection of the motor's internals for
loose rotor bars or field poles
C. bearing replacement each year using
C. the voltage fluctuates
sealed units if available
D. too little current is supplied D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: A
6153 When replacing fuses, always make sure 6154 Periodic testing of circuit breakers is
_______________. necessary to assure that a correctly rated
and properly installed unit
_________________.
A. to stand on a rubber mat and use rubber A. can trip faster as it increases in age
gloves
B. to use insulated pliers or screwdriver B. will continue to provide the original
degree of protection
C. the fuse clips are straight, tight, and in C. does not exceed its interrupting capacity
good contact
D. to increase the fuse rating 10% to guard D. be able to withstand at least 125% of
against "nuisance blowing" applied voltage
Ans: C Ans: B
6155 You are attempting to parallel two AC 6156 Periodic testing by a shore side support
generators and the synchro scope pointer is technician using a special camera which
revolving in the slow direction. This can detect potentially dangerous loose or
indicates that the frequency of the corroded bus bar and controller
incoming machine is _____________. connections is termed ______________.
A. higher than the bus frequency A. heat sensitive thermography
B. lower than the bus frequency B. visual pyrotronics
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6163 When a megohmmeter is being used to 6164 While paralleling two (2) AC generators
test insulation resistance, current using synchronizing lamps only, both
leakage along the surface of the lamps will go dark when the generators are
insulation is indicated by the ____________.
megohmmeter pointer _____________.
A. fluctuating around a constant resistance A. running at the same speed
reading
B. dipping towards "zero", then rising slowly B. grounded
C. kicking slightly downscale as voltage is C. of the same polarity
applied
D. continually rising as the test voltage is D. in phase
applied
Ans: C Ans: D
6165 A lead-acid battery cell sustaining a short 6166 The propeller shaft speed in a turbo-
circuit _______. electric, synchronous, propulsion drive
motor is changed by varying the
__________.
A. will be indicated by lime accumulation on A. turbine speed
the terminal posts
B. will have unusually high cell voltage B. number of motor poles
C. will become excessively heated while C. field strength of the generator
being charged
D. cannot be completely discharged under D. field strength of the motor
load
Ans: C Ans: A
6167 A fuse will blow for all the listed reasons 6168 Two contributors of electronic console
EXCEPT ________. failures are heat and vibration. To combat
some of their effects, preventive
maintenance procedures should include
______________.
A. excessive vibration A. systematic rotation of circuit cards with
those from spares to allow component
cooling
B. extremely hot surroundings B. periodic changing or cleaning of console
ventilation and control room air
conditioning filters
C. loose fuse clips C. weekly tightening of console foundation
bolts and changing of the air in the control
room
D. low contact resistance within the fuse D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: B
6169 In general, D.C. propulsion motor brush sparking Automatic voltage regulators provided on
can be caused by 6170 _______________. switchboards function to _____________.
A. incorrect brush grade, pressure or position A. regulate the AC load on the generator
B. a concentric commutator B. protect the switchboard from high voltage
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Ans: A Ans: C
6201 If two AC generators have just been placed 6202 Which of the following types of insulation
in parallel, the true power load is initially will begin to deteriorate FIRST as a result
distributed evenly by _____________. of the heat generated in the conductor it
surrounds?
A. a balance coil A. Varnished cloth
B. changing field excitation B. Rubber
C. adjusting the governor control settings C. Silicon
D. a rheostat D. Asbestos
Ans: C Ans: B
6203 A multimeter can be used to measure 6204 The KW load is evenly distributed
_____________. between two alternators just placed in
parallel by adjusting _____________.
A. resistance A. a balance coil
B. voltage B. the governor settings
C. current C. the field excitation
D. all of the above D. a rheostat
Ans: D Ans: B
6205 Before using an all-purpose electric 6206 When paralleling two AC generators, the
measuring instrument frequency of the incoming machine
(multimeter) utilizing internal batteries to immediately prior to closing its breaker
supply power for resistance measurements, should be ____________.
you should FIRST ____________.
A. remove one of the batteries A. controlled by placing the governor switch
in the automatic position
B. remove all the batteries B. adjusted with the voltage regulator
C. calibrate using a known external resistance C. slightly greater than the bus frequency
D. select the proper resistance range D. slightly less than the bus frequency
Ans: D Ans: C
6207 If the centrifugal switch or relay used 6208 A flickering ground detection lamp on a
for cutting out the starting winding of a DC system would indicate a
split-phase induction motor fails to _____________.
open once the motor is in operation,
the _____________.
A. motor will overspeed A. multiple-ground condition in the
distribution system
B. starting winding will burn out B. ground in an armature coil of an
operating machine
C. motor will immediately stall under load C. ground in a motor accompanied with a
short
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D. motor torque will be above normal at rated D. short between two adjacent bars of the
speed generator commutator
Ans: B Ans: B
6209 D.C. propulsion motor brush pressure6210 The unit "hertz" is equivalent to
depends on the brush grade used and in _____________.
practice is set with a ______________.
A. multimeter A. coulombs per second
B. manometer B. revolutions per second
C. spring scale C. revolutions per minute
D. compound gauge D. cycles per second
Ans: C Ans: D
6211 A current carrying conductor making an 6212 A DC generator is used to supply direct
electrical contact with a wiring metal current in order to maintain an AC
conduit is indicated by a _____________. generator field and is known as a/an
_____________.
A. low switchboard wattmeter reading A. rotor
B. reading of 1.0 on the power factor meter B. stator
C. high switchboard voltmeter reading C. exciter
D. totally darkened switchboard ground- D. armature
detecting light
Ans: D Ans: C
6213 Fuses are usually rated in _____________. 6214 When used for taking resistance
measurements, a volt-ohmmilliammeter
is normally powered by _____________.
A. watts A. a hand cranked generator
B. amps only B. internal storage batteries
C. volts only C. the current in the circuit being tested
D. amps and volts D. a step down transformer
Ans: D Ans: B
6215 Which of the following materials is a good 6216 Electrical power is expressed in
insulator? _____________.
A. steel A. ohms
B. aluminum B. volts
C. glass C. amps
D. copper D. watts
Ans: C Ans: D
6217 An electrical connection between the6218 Prior to closing the breaker when
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wiring of an electric motor and its metal paralleling two AC generators, the
frame is known as a/an _____________. recommended practice is to have the
frequency of the incoming machine
_____________.
A. eddy current A. slightly less than the line frequency
B. ground B. the same as the line frequency
C. impedance C. slightly greater than the line frequency
D. flux leakage D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: C
6219 In addition to short circuits and sustained 6220 The greatest single cause of electrical
overloads, fuses are likely to blow due to failures is ______.
_____________.
A. loose fuse clips A. the breakdown of insulation
B. low ambient temperatures B. overcurrent
C. low contact resistance C. high inductance
D. all of the above D. too frequent testing
Ans: A Ans: A
6221 You are reconnecting a three-phase 6222 Current flowing in only one direction is
induction motor to the supply line. To called ___________.
prevent possible damage to the load,
due to the wrong direction of rotation,
you should ____________.
A. connect the motor and then use the "jog" A. alternating current
button to determine the direction of rotation
B. connect the phase indicator to the motor B. omnidirectional current
leads, rotate the motor by hand and then
connect to the supply voltage
C. connect the phase indicator to the supply C. direct current
voltage then connect the motor
D. check the supply line phase sequence and D. sinusoidal current
motor rotation with appropriate indicators,
then connect correspondingly marked leads
Ans: D Ans: C
6223 Why is it a good practice to have the 6224 In an alternating current electrical system,
frequency of the incoming alternator a low system power factor is a direct sign
adjusted slightly higher than that of the of _____________.
loaded alternator when paralleling two
alternators?
A. This allows the oncoming machine to A. wasted energy
accept load immediately.
B. This prevents the machine from floating B. efficient operation
on the line.
C. The reverse power relay is prevented from C. a short in the exciter field windings
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activating.
D. All of the above. D. an excessive number of minor system
grounds
Ans: D Ans: A
6225 Two paralleled alternators are operating 6226 Routine maintenance of dry-type
near rated load. If one trips out transformers should
mechanically, which of the listed actions include______________.
should be taken FIRST?
A. Restart the tripped machine immediately. A. preventing the entrance of water from
broken pipe lines steam lines
B. keeping protective surfaces and
B. Strip the board of all non-vital circuits. insulating bushings free of dirt and
conductive debris
C. Start the emergency generator. C. periodic testing of insulation resistance
with a megger
D. Transfer all vital loads to the emergency D. all of the above
bus.
Ans: B Ans: D
6227 If all of the ground detection lamps burn 6228 A capacitor discolored due to excessive
with equal brilliance, whether the test heat should be _____________.
button is depressed or released, then
___________.
A. no grounds exist A. calibrated using a capacitance
Wheatstone bridge
B. all phases are grounded B. replaced and the reason for the
overheating found
C. all lamps show a ground C. cooled with a spray can of refrigerant
approved for this purpose
D. resoldered with care taken to insure that
D. all of the above
the original cold solder joint is repaired
Ans: A Ans: B
6229 In order to change the direction of rotation 6230 In an A.C. generator, pitting of collector
of a rings will cause__________. I. sparking
D.C. motor_________. I. the field leads II. chattering
must be changed II. the input leads must
be changed
A. I only A. I only
B. II only B. II only
C. either I or II C. both I and II
D. neither I or II D. neither I or II
Ans: A Ans: D
6231 Air gap readings should be taken6232 On some electrical generating equipment
periodically on electrical generation one outboard bearing pedestal is insulated
equipment to __________. from the bedplate. This should be checked
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Ans: C Ans: A
6245 Which of the listed conditions will occur if 6246 A three-phase electrical system is
dirt and grease are allowed to accumulate equipped with ground detecting lamps. If
between the commutator segments of a one of the lamp goes dark and the other
motor? two burn normally before and after the test
switch is operated, this indicates
_______________.
A. A partial short circuit. A. the dark lamp must be replaced
B. A dead short circuit. B. there is a ground in the line with the dark
lamp
C. Misalignment of the motor shaft. C. there are grounds in two of the three
phases
D. Overspeeding of the motor. D. the voltage to the dark lamp is less than
that of the system
Ans: A Ans: A
6247 Which of the listed conditions could cause 6248 Which of the following statements
a DC motor to have excessively hot identifies the difference between the
windings and sparking at the brushes? primary windings and the secondary
windings of a 2:1 stepdown transformer?
A. High bar-to-bar voltage A. The secondary windings have twice as
much resistance as the primary windings.
B. Reversed interpole polarity B. The secondary windings give off twice as
much heat as the primary windings.
C. Loose brushes C. The secondary windings require half as
much current as the primary windings.
D. Excessive humidity D. The secondary windings have half as
many turns as the primary windings.
Ans: A Ans: D
6249 When troubleshooting an amplifier, you 6250 If an electric motor fails to start, you
measure an output of 30 volts. If the gain should FIRST check the _____________.
of the amplifier is 2, what must the input
voltage be for the amplifier to work
properly?
A. 32 volts A. phase sequence
B. 30 volts B. ampere load
C. 28 volts C. fuse or circuit breaker
D. 15 volts D. line frequency
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Ans: D Ans: C
6251 If a DC motor runs faster than designed, 6252 The formula for computing impedance in
with all other conditions being normal, the a series circuit containing resistance,
possible cause could be a/an capacitance, and inductance is
______________. _____________. [ NOTE: the
symbol * stands for 'multiplied by' ]
A. shorted shunt field coil A. Z = RT + XL + XC
B. open armature coil B. Z = R + XL - XC
C. reversed commutating pole C. Z * Z = R * R + (XL - XC) * (XL - XC)
D. overload D. Z = R * R + (XL * XC) - (XL * XC)
Ans: A Ans: C
6253 Which of the listed conditions might 6254 The prime mover of an AC two pole main
contribute to very rapid wearing of a DC propulsion generator drives the generator
machine's commutator bars? at 3600 RPM. If the main propulsion
motor has 80 poles, what will be the
propeller speed?
A. A grounded commutator bar A. 45 RPM
B. Using improper carbon brushes B. 80 RPM
C. Aligning the front and rear mica V-rings C. 90 RPM
improperly
D. An open circuit in the armature D. 180 RPM
Ans: B Ans: C
6255 If a single-phase induction motor fails to 6256 A single-phase induction motor starts,
start, the problem may be _____________. comes up to about 75% rated speed, slows
down to a lower speed, and accelerates
again.
The problem is most likely in the
____________.
A. an open in the main winding A. starting winding
B. a shorted shunt field B. running winding
C. a closed centrifugal switch C. starting capacitor
D. low circuit frequency D. running centrifugal switch
Ans: A Ans: B
6257 A motor enclosure which protects against 6258 As a result of a mechanical malfunction in
falling liquids is classified as one of the ship's service generators
____________. operating in parallel, you must secure that
generator. In order to prevent a possible
overload to the remaining generator, which
of the following sequential courses of
action
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for finishing the slip rings after grinding or turning? AC generator. The resistance value of a dry, clean
winding will _____________.
neutral plane to avoid sparking between the brushes DC motor are reversed, ____________.
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yoke
A. A. the motor will run as a generator
armature windings
B. B. the motor will not run
C. field pole windings C. the direction of rotation will be the same
D. commutator D. the direction of rotation will be reversed
Ans: D Ans: C
6265 A series wound DC motor has its armature and 6266 Uneven wear of the commutator surface on a
field connected in series with a resistor. When the motor direct current propulsion motor can be caused by
exemplify __________.
A.the proper connections for across the line starting A. rapid change in load
B. the proper connections for an automatic strip heater B. excessive operation at light load
C. a reversing controller circuit C. incorrect brush staggering
D. dynamic braking D. unequal pole spacing
Ans: D Ans: C
6267 Unnecessary and frequent applications of varnish 6268 The insulation of electric generators during
to the generator windings to repair defective insulation short idle periods should be _____________.
A. heavy coatings of varnish interfering with heat A. allowed to cool slowly to ambient temperatures
dissipation
B. deficient air gap clearance and eventual B. flashed with direct current to remove any residual
D. low, but constant alternator voltage C. normally operating AC generators will overspeed and
unload
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B. lose its load due to the inherent speed droop B. cause the slip rings to melt
built into the governor
C. smoke and overload due to field flashover as C. cause a low voltage differential to develop between
residual field flux changes polarity the armature and the bus
Ans: D Ans: D
6275 Etched or burned bands on the contact 6276 If only one brush on a commutator is
faces of the brushes in a direct current sparking excessively, you should look for
generator can be caused by ____________. _____________.
A. high mica segments A. a high commutator bar
B. copper drag on the commutator B. copper imbedded in the brush
C. brushes improperly positioned C. a loose commutator bar
D. copper embedded in the brushes D. flux in the commutating zone
Ans: C Ans: B
6277 Which of the following statements6278 Diesel generators #1 and #2 are operating
describes the effects of ambient in parallel at near full load capacity.
temperature on local action within lead- Diesel generator #1 suddenly trips out
acid storage batteries? mechanically due to low lube oil pressure.
The reverse power relay functions
properly and trips generator #1
electrically off the boa
A. Increasing ambient temperature increases
local action. A. Start the emergency generator.
B. Increasing ambient temperature decreases B. Ascertain cause of the low lube oil
local action. pressure.
C. Ambient temperature has no effect on C. Strip the board of all non-vital circuits.
local action.
D. At 32°C all local action virtually ceases. D. Secure alarms, reset reverse power relay,
and restart #1 engine.
Ans: A Ans: C
6279 Which of the following losses is/are 6280 Upon failure of the normal power supply,
present in every direct current generator the emergency generator is placed on the
armature? line by the _____________.
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Ans: C Ans: C
6287 Receptacle outlets aboard ship should be 6288 Regulations require that an indicating
designed so those mounted have light at the propulsion control station will
_____________. operate if overloading or overheating
occurs in a _______________.
A. there must be a sufficient number of A. forced draft blower motor
receptacle outlets in the crew
accommodations for an adequate level of
habitability
B. each receptacle outlet must be compatible B. steering gear motor
with the voltage and current of the circuit
in which it is installed
C. a receptacle outlet must not have any C. fuel pump motor
exposed parts with the plug opening
uncovered
D. all of the above D. condensate pump motor
Ans: D Ans: B
6289 According to Regulations , which of the 6290 According to Regulations, the motor
following is an acceptable lining for battery controller for a submersible electric
trays containing alkaline batteries? motor driven bilge pump should be
installed _____________.
A. Brass A. in the shaft alley
B. Lead B. at the submersible bilge pump
C. Steel C. above the uppermost continuous deck
D. Zinc D. at the engine room emergency control
panel
Ans: C Ans: C
6291 In accordance with Regulations , a steering 6292 In accordance with Regulations , the
gear feeder circuit from the emergency capacity of each branch circuit providing
switchboard or alternate power supply must power to a fire detection or alarm system
have the capacity for continuous operation must not be less than what percent of the
of the rubber 15, side-side in not more than maximum load?
60 seconds for a period of
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Ans: B Ans: D
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