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q634 HP 4000 Generals 2019
q634 HP 4000 Generals 2019
DDE – 1000/4000 HP
(Sample Examination)
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Q634 General Subjects
Q634 General Subjects
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE-1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 9
1. As shown in figure "A" of the illustrated block diagram of a central operating system configured for
direct digital control, what does the output system block "ANALOG A/D" represent? Illustration EL-
0095
o (A) It receives analog outputs from the analog device sensors and conditions these as analog
signals for CPU processing.
• (B) It receives analog outputs from the analog device sensors and converts these to digital
signals for CPU processing.
o (C) It receives digital outputs from the binary device sensors and conditions these as digital
signals for CPU processing.
o (D) It receives digital outputs from the binary device sensors and converts these to analog signals
for CPU processing.
2. Which of the following compressors would be used for a dead ship start-up of a ship's service diesel-
generator on a motor ship?
3. Which of the following statements represents the proper criteria to decide when to drain a
filter/moisture separator as used in a ship's service air system hose station?
o (A) The bowl should be drained whenever moisture droplets appear in the bowl.
o (B) The bowl should be drained daily with no need to check the moisture level.
o (C) The bowl should be drained after the bowl completely fills with moisture.
• (D) The bowl should be drained before the moisture level reaches the lower baffle.
4. In a closed-loop process control system, what statement concerning feedback is true as it relates to
stability and the direction of error displacement?
o (A) Positive feedback is used to minimize instability by pushing the system in the opposite
direction as the error displacement.
• (B) Negative feedback is used to minimize instability by pushing the system in the opposite
direction as the error displacement.
o (C) Negative feedback is used to minimize instability by pushing the system in the same direction
as the error displacement.
o (D) Positive feedback is used to minimize instability by pushing the system in the same direction
as the error displacement.
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Q634 General Subjects
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE-1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 9
5. According to the illustration, which of the following conditions would most likely cause pump "A" to
short cycle? Illustration GS-0173
• (A) The hydro-pneumatic expansion tank is operating with an insufficient air charge.
o (B) The hydro-pneumatic tank is operating with a low water level.
o (C) A low water level exists in the potable water storage tank.
o (D) Pump "A" wearing rings have excessive clearance.
6. Which term represents the ability of a speed control governor to maintain prime mover speed without
hunting?
o (A) Promptness
• (B) Stability
o (C) Deadband
o (D) Sensitivity
7. If the bearings of a piece of machinery are force-fed by a pressure feed lubricating oil system, which
statement is true?
• (A) The lube oil pump draws a suction on the lube oil reservoir/sump and discharges directly to
the bearings. The return oil then gravity drains to the lube oil reservoir/sump.
o (B) The lube oil pump draws a suction on the lube oil gravity tank and discharges directly to the
bearings. The return oil then gravity drains to the lube oil gravity tank.
o (C) The lube oil pump draws a suction on the lube oil reservoir/sump and discharges directly to
the bearings. The return oil then gravity drains to the lube oil gravity tank which overflows to the
lube oil reservoir/sump.
o (D) The lube oil pump draws a suction on the lube oil reservoir/sump and discharges to the lube
oil gravity tank. The oil then gravity feeds the bearings and the return oil drains to the lube oil
reservoir/sump.
8. Permanent centrifugal pump shaft damage due to erosion, corrosion, and wear at the stuffing box is
usually prevented by __________.
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Q634 General Subjects
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE-1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 9
9. The line labeled "C", as shown in the illustration, would be identified as the ______. Illustration GS-
0175
10. What provision is made for sea chests for removal of solid debris restricting the entry grating into the
sea chest of a machinery space sea water cooling system?
o (A) The debris is continuously removed by blowing the sea chest clear with either compressed air
or steam by cracking open the blow valve, as appropriate.
o (B) The debris is continuously removed by draining the sea chest clear by cracking open a drain
valve located at the bottom of the sea chest.
• (C) The debris may be removed by blowing the sea chest clear with either compressed air or
steam, as appropriate.
o (D) The debris may be removed by draining the sea chest clear by opening a drain valve located
at the bottom of the sea chest.
11. What is the pressure and condition of the refrigerant entering the receiver of a refrigeration system?
12. Why can CFC or HCFC refrigerants leaking into a confined space or in limited surroundings cause
suffocation?
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Q634 General Subjects
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE-1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 9
14. In a two-stage centrifugal air conditioning system such as the one illustrated, the liquid refrigerant
passes from the condenser directly to what component? Illustration RA-0064
• (A) economizer
o (B) expansion valve
o (C) chiller
o (D) evaporator
15. In an air conditioning system set up as shown in the illustration, as the room humidistat initiates the
lowering of the humidity of the conditioned supply air to a space, the actual process is accomplished
by what means? Illustration RA-0009
• (A) lowering the cooling coil temperature and raising the reheater temperature
o (B) raising the cooling coil temperature and lowering the reheater temperature
o (C) lowering both the cooling coil temperature and the reheater temperature
o (D) raising both the cooling coil temperature and the reheater temperature
16. The safety heads of most large reciprocating compressors used in refrigeration systems are held in
place by what means?
17. The "tare weight" of a refrigerant storage cylinder refers to what weight?
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Q634 General Subjects
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE-1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 9
18. Capacity control of a centrifugal refrigeration compressor can be accomplished by what means?
19. Which of the following illustrated thermal expansion valves would be appropriate to use on an
evaporator coil with a 2 psi pressure drop, where externally adjustable superheat and a replaceable
power element are both desired? Illustration RA-0006
o (A) A
• (B) B
o (C) C
o (D) D
20. The most cost-effective method of recovering refrigerant from a low-pressure chiller with more than
500 lbs. of refrigerant and to meet EPA requirements is to recover the refrigerant using what
protocol?
• (A) liquid recovery using a liquid pump, followed by vapor recovery using a vacuum pump based
recovery unit
o (B) recovery using a liquid pump only
o (C) vapor recovery using a vacuum pump based recovery unit followed by liquid recovery using a
liquid pump
o (D) recovery using a vacuum pump based vapor recovery machine only
21. How should small appliances with less than three pounds of refrigerant be charged with refrigerant?
22. The output volume of a positive fixed displacement pump can be changed only by __________.
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Q634 General Subjects
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE-1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 9
23. Energy losses occurring in a hydraulic system are ultimately absorbed by the __________.
25. A precharged bladder-type accumulator used in a hydraulic system, can be potentially dangerous if
__________.
26. Four incandescent lamps are connected in series in a single circuit. If one of the lamp
filaments burns out, what will happen to the other lamps?
27. Which statement is true concerning the total power consumed in a parallel circuit?
o (A) The total power is the sum of the powers consumed by each load (resistor) divided by the
number of loads.
o (B) The total power is always less than the power consumed by the smallest load.
o (C) The total power is never more than the power consumed by the largest load.
• (D) The total power is equal to the sum of the powers consumed by each individual load.
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Q634 General Subjects
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE-1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 9
28. If a digital multimeter set up to measure AC volts reads low value, but constantly changing "ghost
voltages" when its leads are disconnected, what does this indicate?
o (A) Stray electromagnetic fields from electrical equipment exist in the air.
o (B) The digital multimeter test leads are acting as an antenna.
o (C) The digital multimeter AC voltage range is at its lowest value.
• (D) All the above conditions must exist.
29. In preparing a battery-operated digital megohmmeter (resistance tester) for use, what statement is
true?
o (A) The circuit or circuit component under test must be energized, AND the megohmmeter test
voltage must be set to a value less than the equipment exposure voltage.
o (B) The circuit or circuit component under test must be de-energized, AND the megohmmeter test
voltage must be set to a value less than the equipment exposure voltage.
• (C) The circuit or circuit component under test must be de-energized, AND the megohmmeter test
voltage must be set to a value equal to or greater than the equipment exposure voltage.
o (D) The circuit or circuit component under test must be energized, AND the megohmmeter test
voltage must be set to a value equal to or greater than the equipment exposure voltage.
30. What condition associated with a lead-acid battery cell can cause the plates to partially short-out and
cause the cell to fail to hold a charge?
31. The leads from an ohmmeter are attached to the leads of the opposite ends of an AC induction
motor stator coil. If a reading of infinity (OL) is obtained, what does this indicate?
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Q634 General Subjects
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE-1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 9
32. As shown in figure "B" of the typical ground fault relay shown in the illustration, what statement
concerning the leakage current setting adjustment is true? Illustration EL-0223
• (A) Setting the leakage current for too low a value may increase the likelihood of nuisance trips
and setting the leakage current for too high a value may result in incidental damage due to a
ground fault.
o (B) Setting the leakage current for too high a value may increase the likelihood of nuisance trips
and setting the leakage current for too low a value may result in incidental damage due to a
ground fault.
o (C) Setting the leakage current for too high or too low a value may increase the likelihood of
nuisance trips.
o (D) Setting the leakage current for too high or too low a value may result in incidental damage
due to a ground fault.
33. What effect will increasing the power source frequency have on the capacitive reactance of a
capacitive circuit?
34. Three 12 volt, lead-acid, batteries connected in series will develop how many volts?
o (A) 12 volts
o (B) 24 volts
• (C) 36 volts
o (D) 48 volts
35. Which of the following motors has a frame configuration for solid base mounting only? Illustration
EL-0184
• (A) A
o (B) B
o (C) C
o (D) D
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Q634 General Subjects
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE-1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 9
36. What is the name of the type of motor control circuit that will not permit automatic restarting after
power is restored, following a power failure?
37. Which of the substances listed can be used to shield sensitive equipment from static magnetic
fields?
• (A) Iron
o (B) Mica
o (C) Bakelite
o (D) Glass
38. Which of the listed temperature measuring devices installed on a large turbo-electric alternating
current propulsion generator would be the most reliable for monitoring generator temperatures to
avoid premature winding insulation failure?
• (A) Temperature sensors inserted in the stator slots for measuring stator winding temperature.
o (B) Temperature sensors measuring the temperature of the cooling water associated with the
generator air cooler.
o (C) Temperature sensors measuring the temperature of the cooling air associated with the
generator air cooler.
o (D) Current transformers are the most reliable means of monitoring generator temperatures.
39. When shore power is being connected to a ship in dry-dock, what must be ensured, assuming that
the ship's generators are rated at 450 VAC, 60 Hz with a total plant generating capacity of 10000
kW?
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Q634 General Subjects
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE-1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 9
41. What is the basic similarity between a circuit breaker and a fuse?
o (A) after a short or overload condition, both must be reset to re-energize the circuit
o (B) after a short or overload condition, both have to be replaced before the circuit can be re-
energized
• (C) after a short or overload condition, both should open to de-energize the circuit
o (D) a circuit breaker and a fuse have no similarities
42. Which of the following fixed temperature heat-actuated fire detectors can be reused after it has
detected a fire?
43. Which of the listed pressure control valves would be used to permit the completion of one action of a
hydraulic system before a second action would be permitted?
44. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which type of Marine Sanitation Device (MSD)
is used solely for the storage of sewage and flush water at ambient air pressure and temperature?
o (A) Type I
o (B) Type II
• (C) Type III
o (D) Type IV
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Q634 General Subjects
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE-1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 9
45. In an electro-hydraulic steering system, damage due to rudder shock is prevented by __________.
46. What is used to protect a direct sensing steam pressure gauge from damage from contact with
steam?
o (A) The installation of a damping needle valve in the entrance to the gauge.
o (B) The installation of thermal insulation on the gauge.
• (C) The installation of a siphon tube (pig-tail) oriented vertically in the entrance to the gauge.
o (D) The installation of a siphon tube (pig-tail) oriented horizontally in the entrance to the gauge.
47. In application, which of the listed sealing devices is most similar to an O-ring?
o (A) V-ring
o (B) U-ring
• (C) Quad ring
o (D) Cup seal
48. Which of the following statements is true concerning the gauge labeled "A" of the illustrated gauge
manifold set? Illustration RA-0001
o (A) The gauge labeled "A" is a standard pressure gauge and is usually color-coded blue.
o (B) The gauge labeled "A" is a standard pressure gauge and is usually color-coded red.
o (C) The gauge labeled "A" is a compound gauge and is usually color-coded red.
• (D) The gauge labeled "A" is a compound gauge and is usually color-coded blue.
49. Which of the drill sets listed would commonly be referred to as a 'Jobbers Set'?
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Q634 General Subjects
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE-1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 9
50. Which of the following bilge pumping applications would most likely use a non-automated centrifugal
pump under manual supervision?
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National Maritime Center
Serving Our Nation’s Mariners
EL-0095
Adapted for testing purposes only from HUNT, Modern Marine Engineer’s Manual, Volume II, 3 rd Edition
Copyright © 2002 by Cornell Maritime Press, Inc. Page 14 of 22
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EL-0184
EL-0233
Relay and PLC Logic Compared
Fig. A and B: Adapted for testing purposes only from Fig. C and D: Adapted for testing purposes only from
HERMAN, Industrial Motor Control, 6th Edition BOLTON, Programmable Logic Controllers, 5th Edition
Copyright © 2010 by Delmar, Cengage Learning Copyright © 2009 by Elsevier Ltd.
Further reproduction prohibited without permission Further reproduction prohibited without permission
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GS-0173
Adapted for testing purposes only from ROWEN, Introduction to Practical Engineering, Volume 2
Copyright © 2005 by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
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GS-0175
Adapted for testing purposes only from Heli-Sep Model 550/OCD Technical Manual
Copyright © by Coffin World Water Systems
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RA-0001
RA-0006
RA-0009
RA-0064
Adapted for testing purposes only from HARBACH, Marine Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Copyright © 2005 by Cornell Maritime Press
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