EO-06-Operate Alternators and Generators

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SET010000000309 N 1. What is component number 2?
(A) The rotor winding.
> (B) The stator winding.
(C) The permanent magnet.
(D) The starter winding.
STCW27LRLUQ8SU N 2. Where is a generator's Reverse Power protection relay
fitted?
> (A) Between the generator and the bus bars.
(B) Between the breaker and the consumers.
(C) Between the breaker connecting bars.
SET010000002260 N 3. Name the three conditions which must prevail to parallel one
alternator with another?
(A) Same type alternator, same frequency, frequency in phase.
(B) Voltage equal, current equal, frequency equal.
> (C) Voltage equal, frequency equal, voltage in phase.
(D) Same current, same type of alternator, same frequency.
STCW2INA3Q83LW N 4. In DC generators what effect can be caused by 'armature
reaction'?
(A) Inability of the generator to carry full load.
> (B) Arcing at the brushes.
(C) Breakdown of the mica insulation.
(D) Voltage variation.
STCW2UPTW7Q1T3 N 5. If the governor of the driving machine of an alternator
malfunctions, which safety device will trip the main breaker?
(A) The overload trip.
(B) The reverse current trip.
(C) The under voltage trip.
> (D) The high/low frequency trip.
SET010000000147 N 6. What type of instrument can be used to locate an earthed field
coil in a synchronous motor
(A) A wheatstone bridge.
(B) A frequency meter.
(C) A voltmeter.
> (D) An ohmeter.
SET010000002234 N 7. What are items 'E' in this starting circuit diagram?
> (A) An overload relay / stop button.
(B) A short-circuit trip.
(C) A low voltage relay.
(D) A reverse current trip.
STCW24JJ3RRK7ZJ N 8. Line to line voltage of a Delta connected 3 phase alternator
is found to be 440 Volt. What is the phase voltage?
(A) 220 Volt.
> (B) 440 Volt.
(C) 254.33 Volt.
(D) 311.13 Volt.
SET010000002348 N 9. Give the reason why shore power and ship's power should
never be run in parallel?
(A) Ship's supply is in STAR, shore supply is in DELTA.
(B) The shore frequency is rigid, the ship's frequency is not.
> (C) No common earth is available.
(D) Voltage drop from shore is different from the ship.
SET010000000123 N 10. The voltage in a 60Hz AC generator is adjusted by.........
(A) the number of series conductors.
(B) the number of poles.
> (C) the magnetic field strength.
(D) the speed of the engine of the generator.
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SET010000002235 N 11. What are the items marked 'PM' in this electric starter
diagram?
(A) Start position switches.
> (B) Start push buttons.
(C) Stop push buttons.
(D) Stop position switches.
STCW2TIM963HBA N 12. How is the power output of an alternator controlled?
(A) By the resistance bridge in the main switchboard.
(B) By the alternator speed.
(C) By the excitation current in the stator.
> (D) By the excitation current in the rotor.
SET010000000889 N 13. Can the speed of an asynchronous motor be regulated?
(A) No, because the windings are not designed for that.
(B) No, because speed can only be regulated by adjusting the voltage of the rotor
winding.
> (C) Yes, if a thyristor regulator is used.
(D) Yes, using resistors in series with the stator winding.
STCW2UGX1WRWT N 14. How many times full load current are motor fuses rated in
order to withstand the large starting current?
(A) 5 - 7 times.
> (B) 2 - 3 times.
(C) 3 - 5 times.
(D) 7 - 9 times.
SET010000002232 N 15. What could item D represent in this electric starting diagram?
(A) A level switch.
(B) A thermostat.
(C) A pressostat.
> (D) Any of the these.
SET010000000145 N 16. What is the purpose of the reverse power relay connected to
an AC diesel generator?
(A) To prevent main circuit overload.
> (B) To prevent the generator being run as a motor.
(C) To maintain good load sharing.
(D) To prevent over speeding.
SET010000000100 N 17. When two generators are being manually synchronized,
when should the circuit breaker be closed?
(A) When the synchroscope indicator is rotating fast and at 12 o'clock position.
(B) When the synchroscope indicator is rotating slow and at 3 o'clock position.
> (C) When the synchroscope indicator is rotating slowly clockwise and at 11 o'clock
(D) When the synchroscope indicator is rotating slowly anti-clockwise and at 11 o'clock
position.
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SET010000003134 N 18. When an automatic power supply system is provided with an
auxiliary diesel stand-by system, and the power supply trips at time ZERO, which of the
following is a feasible sequence of activities?
> (A) Time zero: the stand-by diesel starts. + 7 sec: the stand-by diesel runs, + 8 sec:
the power is restored.
(B) Time zero + 5 sec: the stand-by diesel starts. + 10 sec: the stand-by diesel runs. +
25 sec: the power is restored.
(C) Time zero + 10 sec: the stand-by diesel starts. + 20 sec: the stand- by diesel runs.
+ 40 sec: the power is restored.
(D) Time zero + 30 sec: he stand-by diesel starts. + 45 sec: the stand-by diesel runs. +
60 sec: the power is restored.
STCW2K53CGO5AD N 19. What is the purpose of thermistors fitted to motor
windings?
> (A) Protect from overheating.
(B) Short circuit protection.
(C) Prevent high starting current.
(D) Prevent over-speeding.
SET010000002252 N 20. In which part of a large alternator is the electric power
produced?
> (A) In the stator.
(B) In the sliprings.
(C) In the excitator.
(D) In the rotor.
SET010000002236 N 21. What are the items 'PP' indicated in this electric starting
diagram?
> (A) Stop push buttons.
(B) Stop relays.
(C) Start push buttons.
(D) Start relays.
SET010000002347 N 22. Which is the best way to give an electric motor a complete
winding and insulation test?
> (A) All of these options.
(B) Conduct drop (mini-Volt) test on each phase.
(C) Megger test each phase separately to earth.
(D) Megger test each phase to phase separately.
SET010000002303 N 23. A split-phase motor is an induction motor where the
magnetic fields are produced by......... that causes the motor to rotate.
> (A) the main and the auxiliary windings
(B) the shunt and the series windings
(C) the three stator windings
(D) two permanent magnets
SET010000002246 N 24. The Main as well as the Emergency switchboard are panels
where the electric power is............
(A) generated as distributed.
> (B) fed into, monitored and supplied to the consumers.
(C) fed into and distributed to the motors via starting boxes.
(D) monitored and supplied via distributors.
SET010000002253 N 25. How is the voltage output of an alternator controlled?
> (A) By the excitation current in the rotor.
(B) By the excitation current in the stator.
(C) By the resistance bridge in the main switchboard.
(D) By the alternator speed.
SET010000002350 N 26. Typically, how many times full load current are motor fuses
rated in order to withstand the large starting current?
> (A) 2 - 3 times.
(B) 5 - 7 times.
(C) 7 - 9 times.
(D) 3 - 5 times.
SET010000000087 N 27. What would be the correct setting of the current relay for a
three phase induction motor?
(A) At 10% below the rated current.
(B) At 200% of the rated current.
(C) At the rated current.
> (D) At 5-15% over the rated current.
SET010000000143 N 28. An earth fault on an electrical motor can be defined as an
electrical connection between its wiring and its .........
> (A) metal frame work.
(B) shunt field.
(C) fuse.
(D) circuit breaker.
SET010000002349 N 29. When an electric motor is operated at a higher frequency, it
will run ................ and it may be operating......................
(A) slower.........with too high a current..
(B) faster...........at overspeed.
(C) slower.........at too high a voltage.
> (D) faster..........in overload.
STCW2N82IX7289H N 30. How would you test the insulation on an AC motor?
> (A) By carrying out a Megger test.
(B) By carrying out a Continuity test (one Ohm range on AVO meter).
(C) By carrying out a Phase balance test.
(D) By carrying out a Drop test (mini-volt test).
SET010000002309 N 31. At what percentage of the motor name plate rating can a
thermal overload relay be safely set for continuously rated motors with service factor
1.15?
(A) 180 %.
> (B) 115 %.
(C) 165 %.
(D) 140 %.
SET010000002254 N 32. How many sliprings with carbon brushes are fitted on the
rotor of a separately excited three-phase alternator?
(A) Four.
(B) Six.
> (C) Two.
(D) Three.
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SET010000000307 N 33. What is the purpose of the part circled in red?
(A) The air cooling inlet.
> (B) To house the terminals.
(C) To access the windings.
(D) To show the markings of the motor.
SET010000000308 N 34. What is the purpose of the component number 5?
(A) To ensure smooth speed pick-up.
(B) To absorb vibration.
(C) To balance the motor
> (D) Motor cooling.
SET010000000003 N 35. How is the direction of rotation changed in an asynchronous
motor?
(A) By reversing the frequency.
(B) By switching all three connections on the motor terminal.
> (C) By switching two of the three connections on the motor terminal.
(D) The direction of rotation cannot be changed.
STCW2GUVQW16T7 N 36. In an alternator what effect does increasing the excitation
have?
> (A) Increases the voltage produced in the conductor.
(B) Decreases the voltage produced.
(C) Increases the cycles/second of the current.
(D) Increases the amperage produced.
STCW27HO6DU6D5 N 37. Which area of the DC generator requires the most
maintenance?
(A) Switchboard breaker.
(B) Main field windings.
(C) Bearings.
> (D) Commutator and brushes.
STCW2WJ5RSBJG9 N 38. What will happen when an earth fault occurs on one line of
an insulated distribution
(A) The system will be in overload and both line fuses trip.
(B) The opposite line fuse will trip due to overload.
(C) The line will short circuit with the earth and the line fuse trips.
> (D) No fuses will trip, the system is isolated from the earth.
STCW2EEOZO9ECF N 39. When would you undertake resistance tests on an AC
motor?
(A) When the motor has been carefully cleaned.
(B) When the motor has been warmed up 5ºC above normal operating temperature.
(C) When the motor has cooled down after use.
> (D) When the motor has reached its normal operating temperature.
SET010000000125 N 40. DC generators are rated in.............
(A) KVA.
> (B) KW.
(C) HP.
(D) KwA.
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STCW28MU8MOVN N 41. What is required to generate 50Hertz using a slow speed
prime mover?
(A) Reduced number of poles.
> (B) Increased number of poles.
(C) Gearbox to increase the generator speed.
(D) Greater excitation current.
SET010000000016 N 42. The ship's insulation meter indicates a low resistance in the
electrical distribution system, which of these is the most likely cause.
(A) The emergency generator which is currently on stand-by has been splashed with
salt water.
(B) The armature of a switched off AC motor has short circuited.
(C) The TV aerial in the mess room has short circuited.
> (D) A connection box has been filled with salt water.
SET010000002351 N 43. If a fault has occurred (shorted, earthed) in an electric motor,
you should................
(A) replace one fuse if only one is found blown.
(B) replace two fuses if only two are found blown.
(C) not replace the fuses if they are not blown.
> (D) replace all three fuses, blown or not.
STCW2G4NL1FX19 N 44. What method should be used for achieving 'reduced voltage
starting' for large AC motors?
(A) Line resistance starter.
(B) Star-Delta motor starter.
(C) Auto transformer.
> (D) Any of these options.
STCW28L1SKE49E N 45. The failure of an AC generator to pick up voltage may be
caused by:
(A) The generator's rotating speed is 10% below rated.
(B) Excessive prime mover speed.
(C) A tripped bus circuit breaker.
> (D) Failure of the exciter generator.
SET010000002356 N 46. What are the functions of the Under Voltage Release Unit on
the generator circuit breaker?
(A) It disallows breaker to be put on load by under voltage.
(B) It trips the alternator by under voltage.
(C) It prevents breaker operation in the absence of voltage.
> (D) All of these options.
STCW2ODTA3ZOO5 N 47. What would be the correct setting of the current relay for a
three phase induction motor?
(A) At 100% of the rated current.
(B) At the rated current.
> (C) At 5-15% over the rated current.
(D) At 33-50% of the rated current.
STCW2DW140COC6 N 48. What units is the output of DC generators rated in?
> (A) KW.
(B) HP.
(C) KVA.
(D) KwA.
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SET010000000086 N 49. Two generators are running in parallel. Generator one is
delivering 300 Amps more than the second generator. What is the best course of
action?
> (A) Adjust the excitation of the two generators to bring them level.
(B) Adjust the speed of both generators.
(C) Adjust the speed of one generator.
(D) Replace the A.V.R of the generator which has the highest current output.
SET010000002360 N 50. How many seconds time delay is considered normal before a
generator's Reverse Trip Relay operates?
> (A) 3 - 5 seconds.
(B) 7 - 8 seconds.
(C) 1 - 2 seconds.
(D) 5 - 7 seconds.
STCW2HLZJVGPWM N 51. In an alternator, what controls the generated Voltage?
(A) Number of poles.
(B) Generator speed.
(C) Size of the stator windings.
> (D) Excitation current.
SET010000002353 N 52. For an overload of 25 % of the full rated current how long
compared to tripping a circuit breaker would a fuse take to blow?
(A) Lesser.
> (B) Longer.
(C) Very much longer.
(D) No difference.
STCW2KCQZPWGTI N 53. The commutator of a DC generator is examined and is
found to have a smooth appearance and a dark chocolate colour. What action would
you take?
(A) Change the brush springs.
> (B) None, this is hoe it should appear.
(C) Change the brushes.
(D) Clean the commutator with emery cloth until the surface is bright and burnished
SET010000002352 N 54. What is the advantage of a fuse over a circuit breaker with
regard to short circuit protection
(A) It is less dangerous since there are no arcs.
(B) It cannot get stuck, no mechanical parts.
> (C) Its very high speed breaking operation.
(D) The broken fuse is easier to locate.
STCW2M58QJS9RA N 55. What will be the most likely equipment to be disconnected
by the preferential trip?
(A) Steering pumps.
> (B) Galley.
(C) General Service pump.
(D) Seawater circulating pumps.
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SET010000003091 N 56. When taking over the engine room watch, what should you
verify on the electrical main switch board?
> (A) Power Generation, power distribution inclusive secondary circuit, any unusual
power consumer switched on/off, earth faults main and secondary systems.
(B) The setting of the non-essential consumer trip system, the setting of the overload
system, the actual power as percentage of total capacity available.
(C) The alternator on load, voltage, amperage, power supply, frequency.
(D) The voltage and amperage delivered to the power consumers, the condition of the
transformers, the non-essential consumers.
STCW29K9PJ9TF0N N 57. What are ideal conditions for taking Megger test readings
of an alternator?
(A) Running.
> (B) Hot after stopping.
(C) Cooled down to hand-warm.
(D) Cooled down to ambient temperature.
SET010000002231 N 58. What do items C represent in this starter diagram?
(A) Overloads.
(B) Contacts.
> (C) Relays.
(D) Transformers.
STCW2T36X0B59XL N 59. If a cable length 100m, dia.1.25 mm has a resistance of 30
Ohm, what length cable of same material with dia.0.75 mm has a resistance of 25
Ohm?
> (A) 30 metres.
(B) 25 metres.
(C) 15 metres.
(D) 20 metres.
STCW2Y4WSGZJDJ N 60. Which of the following groups of motors are all DC motors?
(A) Synchronous and compound.
(B) Induction and synchronous.
> (C) Shunt, series and compound.
(D) Series and induction.
STCW2M4OVTUTJK N 61. The kWatt indicator indicates 300 kWatt and the kVAR
indicator shows 200 kVAR. What is the Power Factor?
> (A) 0.832
(B) 0.864
(C) 0.766
(D) 0.799
SET010000002322 N 62. In a Star-connected 3-phase motor....................
(A) the phase voltage is higher than the line voltage.
(B) the line voltage equal to the phase voltage.
> (C) the line current is equal to the Phase current.
(D) the phase current higher than the line current.
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SET010000002300 N 63. What information would you find on the name plate of any
industrial transformer.
(A) Polarity marking, kVA, impedance, voltages, maker.
> (B) kVAR rating, voltage, impedance, BIL rating, polarity.
(C) Power, voltage, transformation rate, impedance.
(D) Power, current, horsepower, ampereage.
SET010000000112 N 64. Complete the sentence. A series-wound generator has the
field windings in series with its..........
> (A) armature.
(B) brushes.
(C) commutator.
(D) field poles.
STCW2FY8YEIHJO N 65. What is the main disadvantage with main shaft driven
alternators?
(A) Only available at sea.
> (B) Engine speed variation.
(C) Limited power output.
(D) Low speed limits voltage output.
STCW21D7IVORLHH N 66. If the insulation fails on a major distribution cable, which
alternator breaker trip will operate?
(A) The reverse current trip.
(B) The high/low frequency trip.
(C) The overload trip.
> (D) The short circuit protection.
SET010000002299 N 67. What information would you find on the name plate of any
electric motor?
(A) Voltage, current, horsepower, phases and polarity, speed.
(B) Voltage, current, kWatt, frequency, phases, speed, impedance.
> (C) Maker, voltage, full load current, power, frequency, phases, speed RPM.
(D) Maker, voltage, horsepower, phases, BIL rating, polarity.
SET010000002284 N 68. How can the direction of a three phase induction motor can
be reversed?
> (A) Change the position of the entry cable on two terminals.
(B) Reverse the polarity of the armature.
(C) Change the position of the entry cable on all terminals RST.
(D) Change the capacitor connection to another line.
STCW22QZMALZ9X N 69. How is the direction of a three-phase induction motor
reversed?
(A) Change the capacitor connection to another line.
(B) Change the position of the entry cable on all terminals RST.
(C) Reverse the polarity of the armature.
> (D) Change the position of the entry cable on two terminals.
STCW2K3HF432A5A N 70. A 20 Amp motor operates from a 240 V insulated system.
The cable impedance is 0.01 Ohm. What current will flow in case of an earth fault?
(A) 2400 Amps.
(B) 0 Amps.
> (C) 20 Amps.
(D) 240 Amps.
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STCW28P70CYSKZJ N 71. What could cause sparking and grooving of the
commutator in a DC motor?
(A) Current overload.
(B) The strength of the field.
(C) Wrong types of brushes.
> (D) Any of the other options.
STCW2Z62JB70F0J N 72. In a 'shunt' DC motor how are the pole windings
connected?
(A) Both parallel and in series.
(B) Separately from the armature output.
> (C) In parallel with the armature.
(D) In series with the armature.
SET010000002244 N 73. What possibilities exist to supply power via direct connection
to the Emergency
(A) 1) Supply by shore power.
2) Supply by main switchboard.
> (B) 1) Supply by main switchboard.
2) Supply by emergency diesel.
(C) 1) Supply by shore power.
2) Supply by main switchboard.
(D) 1) Supply by main diesel engines.
2) Supply by emergency diesel.
STCW2A7724KY07D N 74. When a DC generator is short circuited, how is the output
voltage affected?
(A) Remains constant.
(B) Increases to max.
(C) Drops slightly.
> (D) Falls to zero.
STCW2XNTQL4H3Q N 75. What units measure counter electromotive force or back
EMF?
> (A) Volts.
(B) Farads.
(C) Ohms.
(D) Ampere.
SET010000000102 N 76. The torque developed by a three phase induction motor is
dependent on which of the following?
> (A) Its voltage, current and impedance.
(B) Its rotor emf, current and power factor.
(C) Its speed, frequency and number of poles.
(D) Its synchronous speed, rotor speed and frequency.
STCW2N4MKF8F1M N 77. How would you initiate a test, if found necessary, to find
out if an alternator preference system is working?
(A) By raising the generator frequency.
(B) By lowering the alternator voltage.
> (C) By lowering the generator frequency.
(D) By raising the alternator voltage.
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SET010000002256 N 78. The principle of an automatic voltage regulator (AVR) is to
produce an excitation current proportional to...........................
(A) the speed of the alternator.
(B) the output voltage of the alternator.
(C) the output current of the alternator.
> (D) the output voltage and the output current of the alternator.
SET010000000041 N 79. What type of equipment is this symbol showing?
(A) A DC combined shunt and series motor.
(B) An AC shunt motor.
> (C) A DC series motor.
(D) A DC shunt motor.
SET010000002239 N 80. What are the electric power suppliers on board this ship?
(A) Electric motors and lighting circuits.
(B) 440 Volt and 220 Volt.
(C) 4 x alternators, 2 x transformers.
> (D) 2 Main Diesels, 1 Emergency Diesel, 1 Turboalternator.
SET010000003135 N 81. The best way of testing the "stand-by" function of the
emergency diesel alternator is by..............................
> (A) by switching off the emergency switch board supply breaker on the main switch
board.
(B) causing a total black-out on the ship, for example in drydock or when time is
availablein port.
(C) starting the emergency diesel manually from the spot and check for any leakages
or deficiencies.
(D) switching on the 'test run' button on the emergency diesel switchboard.
SET010000002355 N 82. How would you initiate a test, if found necessary, to find out if
an alternator preference system is working?
(A) By raising the generator frequency.
> (B) By lowering the generator frequency.
(C) By raising the alternator voltage.
(D) By lowering the alternator voltage.
SET010000002233 N 83. When will the left hand lamp 'L' illuminate ? (Assume there is
no defect in the installation)
(A) When the engine is running.
> (B) When the main breaker is switched on.
(C) When the engine is stopped.
(D) When an overload/trip occurs.
SET010000000129 N 84. What is the function of the voltage regulator fitted to AC
generators operating in parallel?
(A) To cut in generators automatically as they are needed.
(B) To divide the KVA load equally between all connected generators.
(C) To cut out generators not needed because of reduction in load.
> (D) To divide the reactive current equally between the generators.
SET010000000042 N 85. What type of equipment is represented by this symbol?
(A) A DC combined series and shunt motor.
(B) A compound motor.
(C) A DC series motor.
> (D) A shunt motor.
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STCW2EL1SNVCF1 N 86. When synchronising a generator what does clockwise
movement of the synchronising dial indicate?
(A) Both generators are running at synchronous speed.
(B) The cycles are the same on the bus bars and incoming generator.
> (C) The incoming generator is running faster than the generator on load.
(D) Voltage is the same on both generators.
STCW20K5G1PSDS N 87. Why are alternator poles fabricated in laminated form?
(A) Prevent distortion due to temperature variation.
> (B) Prevent build up of unwanted eddy currents.
(C) For ease of manufacture.
(D) Makes adjustment of stator weight easier.
STCW2LJ7HJDZ6AY N 88. What determines cycles per second in an AC alternator?
(A) The number of poles.
> (B) The generator speed and number of poles.
(C) The number of conductors.
(D) The generator speed.
SET010000002271 N 89. What happens to the terminal voltage of an alternator
producing 440 Volt when it supplies a lagging power factor load, example induction
motors?
(A) The terminal voltage will be exactly 440 Volt.
(B) The terminal voltage goes above 440 Volt.
(C) The terminal voltage will fluctuate around 440 Volt.
> (D) The terminal voltage will drop below 440 Volt.
SET010000002332 N 90. It is said sometimes that alternators are operating as a load,
i.e. as a motor. What are the circumstances for this to occur?
(A) Where parallel operation with deck generator or outside power supply occurs.
(B) Where three generators are running in parallel.
> (C) When the alternator in question has lost prime mover input.
(D) Where two generators are running in parallel.
STCW2D2VPCL3SH N 91. With large load change what maintains steady voltage?
(A) Automatic voltage regulator & flywheel.
> (B) Flywheel & governor.
(C) Governor & automatic voltage regulator.
(D) Automatic voltage regulator.
SET010000002241 N 92. What does item 'CE' stands for in this ship's electric plant
drawing?
(A) Common energy lighting distributor.
(B) Central emergency station.
> (C) Emergency Switchboard.
(D) Control equipment power.
SET010000000305 N 93. What is the purpose of the parts circled in red?
> (A) To assist the motor cooling.
(B) To assist induction currents.
(C) To dispense with the cooling fan.
(D) Ventilation slots.
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STCW24LB0CY6DI1 N 94. How will you find out if an electric motor has developed an
earth fault?
> (A) By carrying out a Megger test.
(B) By carrying out a Drop test (mini-volt test).
(C) By carrying out a Phase balance test.
(D) By carrying out Continuity test (one Ohm range on AVO meter).
SET010000003092 N 95. When you make a visit to the emergency diesel generator
during your engine room watch, what should you look out for?
> (A) Radiator fresh water level, oil level in sump tank, preheating temperature of
cylinders, charging level of batteries, diesel in stand-by mode.
(B) That the battery charger is not accidentally kept in ON position, that the door of the
generator room is always closed behind you.
(C) That the voltage and the frequency displayed on the emergency switch board is the
same as on the main switch board.
(D) That the steam heater or electrical heater in the emergency diesel room is switched
SET010000002354 N 96. For instantaneous operation of preference overload tripping,
at what percentage of the total rated current is the device usually set?
(A) 120 %
> (B) 110 %
(C) 115 %
(D) 125 %
STCW2HBPCQIH58 N 97. What is the result if a motor runs at a frequency higher than
its designed operating frequency?
(A) It will run slower with too high a current.
(B) It will run faster and overspeed.
(C) It will run slower and at too high a voltage.
> (D) It will run faster and be overloaded.
SET010000002245 N 98. What are items 'T' shown in this ships electric plant
schematic diagram?
(A) Terminal boxes.
(B) Thyristor converters.
(C) Transit line connector units.
> (D) Transformers.
SET010000002237 N 99. What does item 'C' indicate in this electrical starting circuit?
(A) The overload.
(B) The auxiliary contactor.
(C) A thermal relay.
> (D) The main contactor.
SET010000002302 N 100. Three motors with full load currents of 15, 40 and 52 Amps
each are fed by an unidentified feeder. What is the minimum size of the motor feeder
current carrying capacity?
(A) Approx 350 Amps.
> (B) Approx 134 Amps.
(C) Approx 235 Amps.
(D) Approx 175 Amps.
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STCW2O76SIWOG2 N 101. What can cause etched or burned bands on the contact
faces of brushes in a DC motor?
(A) Copper embedded in the brushes.
> (B) Brushes improperly positioned.
(C) Copper drag on the commutator.
(D) High mica segments.
SET010000002255 N 102. If an alternator runs at 900 RPM and delivers AC current at
60 Hz, how many pole pairs has this alternator got?
> (A) Four.
(B) Eight.
(C) Two.
(D) Six.
STCW2P892IGNEYT N 103. For instantaneous operation of preference overload
tripping, at what percentage of the total rated current is the device usually set?
> (A) 110 %
(B) 125 %
(C) 120 %
(D) 115%
SET010000000140 N 104. What is the first step when removing a generator from
parallel operation with other generators?
> (A) Remove the load from the generator to be stopped.
(B) Increase the cycles of the generator(s) which remain on the line.
(C) Switch off all connected loads.
(D) Trip off the generator from the switchboard.
SET010000002366 N 105. How can you monitor the correct instant for synchronising
alternators should your synchronising system (synchronoscope or lamps) be defective?
> (A) By fitting a voltmeter over one phase.
(B) By fitting lamps crossed over two phases.
(C) By fitting lamps over the three phases.
(D) By fitting two voltmeters crossed over two phases.
SET010000002264 N 106. If the governor of the driving machine of an alternator
malfunctions, which safety device will trip the main switch breaker?
(A) The overload trip.
> (B) The high/low frequency trip.
(C) The undervoltage/overvoltage trip.
(D) The reverse current trip.
SET010000000061 N 107. What will happen when push-button 2 is pressed?
(A) The relay coil A will activate as long at the button is pressed.
(B) The switch T will cause the coil to de-activate.
> (C) The relay coil A will activate and remain activated even after the button 2 has
been released.
(D) The bulb L will give a pulsating light.
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SET010000002230 N 108. What are items F indicating in this starting box drawing?
(A) The front connectors.
(B) The front switch.
(C) The phase terminals.
> (D) The fuses.
STCW2XIP56PT3TD N 109. How much higher than full load current is motor starting
current when starting direct on-line?
(A) 2 to 3 times.
(B) 12 to 15 times.
(C) 9 to 12 times.
> (D) 5 to 7 times.
SET010000000093 N 110. An electrical three phase motor connected to a pump
repeatedly trips on the "over current" relay, What action would you take?
(A) Increase the current setting on the "over current" relay.
(B) Cool down the motor with a portable electric fan.
(C) Replace the "over current" relay.
> (D) Stop the motor and check the electrical and mechanical function.
SET010000002242 N 111. Where is the shore power supply line to be connected to
supply this ship's electric plant?
(A) On CE.
(B) On CP.
> (C) On TT.
(D) On T.
STCW28LK8TVW6H N 112. How many slip rings with carbon brushes are fitted on the
rotor of a three-phase alternator?
(A) Four.
(B) Three.
(C) Six.
> (D) Two.
SET010000003076 N 113. When taking over the engine room watch, what should you
check in the first place concerning the auxiliary diesels and electric power supply?
(A) That the diesels are exactly sharing 50 % of the total load if two are running in
parallel or 1/3 of the load with three in parallel.
(B) That the voltage, the kVA, the kVAR, the amperage and the excitation load are
acceptable.
> (C) That the load, Hertz and Voltage are normal, any other power requirements are in
Chief Engineer's standing orders, number of of generators on load.
(D) That none of the diesels is running at more than 70 % of the load, if so, an
additional diesel to be put in parallel.
SET010000002266 N 114. The breakdown in insulation between one or more windings
or one or more coils inside an electric motor is called.................
(A) a winding break.
(B) a short circuit.
(C) an earth.
> (D) an insulation breakdown.
SET010000002291 N 115. Arc chutes in circuit breakers are efficient devices for
quenching arcs in air because they ..............
(A) control the temperature and molecular structure of the arc.
(B) isolate the breaker segments so the arc does not blow over.
> (C) confine the arc, control its movement and provide rapid cooling.
(D) extinguish the arc and prevent carbon formation.
SET010000002267 N 116. If open circuit and interruption of current continuity occur in
the windings of an electric motor it is called..............
> (A) a winding break.
(B) a short circuit.
(C) an insulation breakdown.
(D) an earth fault.
STCW2BESN7RAOT N 117. What are ideal conditions for taking Megger test readings
of a motor or alternator?
> (A) Hot after stopping.
(B) Cooled down to ambient temperature.
(C) Cooled down to hand-warm.
(D) Running.
STCW2P4JR8JQYI9 N 118. In a DC generator, where is the current generated?
> (A) In the armature windings.
(B) In the field windings.
(C) In the shunt windings.
(D) In the commutator.
SET010000000886 N 119. For what type of load would a star/delta starter be
employed?
> (A) An air start compressor.
(B) A small compressor.
(C) A centrifugal pump.
(D) For very heavy loads composed of resistors.
SET010000002358 N 120. A generator's Reverse Power protection relay is fitted
between...........................
(A) the generator and the consumers.
> (B) the generator and the bus bars.
(C) the breaker and the consumers.
(D) the breaker connecting bars.
SET010000002308 N 121. How many watts are there in one horsepower?
> (A) 746 Watts.
(B) 720 Watts.
(C) 860 Watts.
(D) 760 Watts.
STCW2YIWK8T5T5 N 122. When a DC generator is short circuited, what limits the
short circuit current?
(A) When the cables start melting.
(B) There is no limit.
(C) The mechanical size of the switch.
> (D) The generator's internal resistance (ER).
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STCW2SC6T9MUBZ N 123. The phase current in a Delta connected alternator is
found to be 127 A. What is the line current?
> (A) 219.97 Amps.
(B) 73.32 Amps.
(C) 127 Amps.
(D) 153.52 Amps.
SET010000002357 N 124. If a total short circuit occurs on a 3 phase alternator and the
short-circuit trip fails to operate, what back-up safety device will activate?
(A) The preferential trip.
(B) The overspeed trip.
> (C) The under voltage trip.
(D) The low frequency trip.
SET010000002243 N 125. What are the items 'CD' shown in this ship's electric plant
diagram?
(A) Control desks.
> (B) Distribution panels.
(C) Starting boxes.
(D) Transformers.
SET010000002240 N 126. What is the meaning of item 'CP' in this ship's electric plant
diagram?
(A) Switch panel.
> (B) Main switchboard.
(C) Control room.
(D) Control panel.
SET010000000888 N 127. Why is synchronization required when one alternator is to
be paralelled with another?
> (A) If two unsynchronized generators are connected, both the diesel prime mover
and the generator can be damaged.
(B) Two generators which are not synchronized cannot be connected.
(C) The overall insulation resistance can go down if no synchronization is carried out.
(D) If not, the electrical net voltage may be out of phase after the generators have been
connected.
STCW2XO3B3FOA5 N 128. Which is true in a Star-connected 3-phase motor?
(A) The phase current is higher than the line current.
(B) The phase voltage is higher than the line voltage.
(C) The line voltage is equal to the phase voltage.
> (D) The line current is equal to the phase current.
STCW263BK8HPSG N 129. What determines the speed in a squirrel cage AC motor?
> (A) The supply current cycles/second and the number of poles built into the motor.
(B) The supply current and Voltage.
(C) The supply current cycles/second.
(D) The number of poles built into the motor.
SET010000000126 N 130. AC generators are rated in....
(A) KwA.
> (B) KVA.
(C) HP.
(D) Kw.
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SET010000001100 N 131. In these circuits current I1 and I2 are the same and all
resistors R have the same value. In which circuit will the voltage be greater?
> (A) Circuit 2.
(B) Circuit 1.
(C) They have the same voltage.
(D) Voltage will remain the same bu the current will vary.
SET010000002265 N 132. A breakdown in insulation between a motor winding and the
motor frame is called
(A) a winding breakdown.
(B) an insulation breakdown.
> (C) an earth.
(D) a short circuit.
SET010000002319 N 133. What happens to the terminal voltage of a generator when it
supplies a leading power factor load?
(A) It remains steady.
(B) It falls.
> (C) It rises.
(D) It fluctuates.
SET010000000103 N 134. Why should a stationary alternator not be connected to live
bus bars?
(A) Because the alternator will decrease the bus bar voltage.
(B) Because the alternator is likely to run as a motor.
> (C) Because the bus bars will be short circuited.
(D) Because the voltage of other alternators may fluctuate.
SET010000002325 N 135. The phase to phase voltage of a Star connected alternator
is 254.34 Volt. What is the equivalent line to line voltage?
> (A) 440 Volt.
(B) 147 Volt.
(C) 230 Volt.
(D) 254.34 Volt.
SET010000002282 N 136. What happens to the characteristics of a 3 phase inductor
motor if the applied voltage is slightly reduced?
(A) Speed decreases, current and torque remain constant.
(B) Current and speed decrease, torque remains constant.
(C) Speed and torque decrease, current remains constant.
> (D) Current and torque decrease, speed remains constant.
SET010000003077 N 137. When two diesel generator sets are running in parallel
during your engine room watch, what should you periodically check?
> (A) That both diesels have the same load in kWatt, same reactive load in kVAR,
same amperage.
(B) That both diesels are running at the same speed.
(C) That both diesels have the same voltage and the same frequency.
(D) That both diesels have exactly a 50 % share of the active load in kWatt.
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STCW22JMZQVA2M N 138. In the event of total immersion of an electric motor in sea
water or oils, what corrective action should you take to make the motor operational
again?
(A) Wash with tetrachloride, wipe dry and re-varnish windings.
> (B) Wash with tetrachloride, heat to 80º C and change bearings.
(C) Clean with air, wash with fresh water and heat by lamp.
(D) Wash with fresh water, wipe dry and re-varnish windings.
SET010000002238 N 139. What does item 'RT' represent in this schematic electrical
starting diagram?
(A) The signalling relay.
(B) The measuring relay.
> (C) The overload relay.
(D) The time relay.
STCW2U5Z6J6KGQ N 140. How is the excitation current transmitted to the rotor?
(A) Generated from within the rotor.
> (B) Via slip rings and brushes.
(C) Via a commutator and brushes.
(D) Via the tacho generator.
SET010000000113 N 141. Sparking and grooving of the commutator in a DC motor
may be caused by..........
(A) the strength of the field.
(B) current overload.
> (C) any of these.
(D) the wrong types of brushes.
STCW2I7XT9Q0XW N 142. An unidentified feeder supplies three motors with full load
currents of 15, 40 and 52 Amps each. What is the minimum size of the motor feeder in
"AMPACITY "?
(A) 235 Amps.
> (B) 120 Amps.
(C) 350 Amps.
(D) 175 Amps.
STCW2GN1O4IGD7 N 143. Why are interpoles fitted to DC generators?
> (A) To counter field distortion.
(B) To enable the same size generator to carry more load.
(C) To prevent shaft magnetism.
(D) To prevent burning of the brushes.
SET010000000090 N 144. A motor controlled by thyristors is to be tested. What
precautions would you take?
(A) Test the motor in the manual manner using a megger.
(B) Remove all printed circuit cards from the control system and megger test.
> (C) Disconnect all cables to the motor.
(D) Use an 'AVO' meter instead of a 'Megger' for the test.
STCW2MR6EJXYDQ N 145. What prevents a stationary alternator from being
connected to live bus-bars?
(A) Reverse power trip.
> (B) No volt trip.
(C) Low cycle trip.
(D) Overload trip.
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SET010000000079 N 146. What is the purpose of a Tacho generator?
(A) To measure the relationship between impedance and frequency.
> (B) To measure revolutions per minute (RPM).
(C) To measure the direction of shaft rotation.
(D) To measure impedance.
SET010000002262 N 147. Which of the following safety devices fitted on the main
breaker will trip the alternator if a major cabled line to the distributors should fail and
the insulation break through?
(A) The high/low frequency trip.
(B) The reverse current trip.
> (C) The short circuit protection.
(D) The undervoltage relay.
STCW215B6J0Z1OU N 148. Before starting any maintenance on an electrical motor
what should you do?
(A) Switch off the main switch and remove fuses for the motor.
> (B) All of these options.
(C) Inform the duty engineer not to switch on the motor.
(D) Hang a sign on the main switchboard to indicate that the motor should not be
started.
STCW22CB9M6PYZI N 149. What is the purpose of the preference load tripping
system?
(A) Re-connect essential equipment after a blackout.
> (B) To disconnect non-essential equipment in case of generator overload.
(C) To trip the generator before the overload damages the engine.
(D) Disconnect essential equipment before a short circuit can cause damage.
STCW2MU9A5FE91 N 150. Which is the best way to give an electric motor a complete
winding and insulation test?
(A) Conduct drop (mini-Volt) test on each phase.
> (B) All of these options.
(C) Meggertest each phase to phase separately.
(D) Megger test each phase separately to earth.
STCW2H4SKBTBE1 N 151. In the event of total immersion of an electric motor in sea
water what corrective action should you take to make the motor operational again?
(A) Wash with fresh water, wipe dry and re-varnish windings.
> (B) Wash with tetrachloride, heat to 80ºC and change bearings.
(C) Clean with air, wash with fresh water and heat by lamp.
(D) Wash with tetrachloride, wipe dry and re-varnish windings.
STCW2AFY40U6ICZ N 152. The principle of an automatic voltage regulator (AVR) is to
produce an excitation current proportional to what?
(A) The speed of the alternator.
> (B) The output voltage and the output current of the alternator.
(C) The output current of the alternator.
(D) The output voltage of the alternator.
SET010000002280 N 153. Which are the two requirements to make electricity
generation possible?
(A) Power to induce magnetic flux, power to rotate.
(B) Current to induce flux, rotary movement.
(C) Current to induce flux, conductor motion cutting flux.
> (D) Presence of magnetic flux, relative motion between conductor and flux.
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SET010000000107 N 154. Before starting any maintenance on an electrical motor
what should you do?
> (A) All of these options.
(B) Switch off the main switch for the motor and remove the fuses.
(C) Inform the duty engineer what you are working on.
(D) Hang a sign on the main switchboard to indicate that the motor should not be
started.
STCW2YMHTOIXA3 N 155. A DC series motor is used to operate a pump driven with
a belt, what happens if the belt breaks?
> (A) The motor will over speed and run out of control.
(B) The motor will continue to run at its original speed.
(C) The motor will stop.
(D) The motor will slow down.
STCW26MJS5G48Z N 156. The line-to-line current of a Star connected motor is
measured at 28 Amps. What is the phase current?
> (A) 16.18 Amps.
(B) 22.72 Amps.
(C) 48.44 Amps.
(D) 28.0 Amps.
STCW2ANQUMJOE2 N 157. What determines the output voltage of an AC alternator?
(A) Number of rotor windings.
> (B) Strength of magnetic field.
(C) RPM of the prime mover.
(D) Number of poles.
SET010000000008 N 158. A current clamp meter is clipped around a cable supplying a
balanced three phase motor working at full load. The motor is rated to consume 100 A.
What will the meter show?
(A) 33.3 Amps.
(B) 100 Amps.
(C) 110 Amps.
> (D) 0 Amps.
STCW23L9K4DI6A5 N 159. In extreme circumstances what is the allowable max & min
voltage tolerance?
(A) 70% - 130%.
(B) 90% - 110%.
(C) 75% - 125%.
> (D) 85% - 120%.
SET010000002259 N 160. When parallel running alternators, what effects the reactive
power of each alternator (kVAR)
(A) The number of pole pairs of each paralleled alternator.
(B) The temperature of the windings due to load distribution.
(C) The power throttle of the driving units.
> (D) The excitation current.
SET010000000887 N 161. What can happen if only one generator is connected to the
mains and several large fans are started at the same time?
> (A) The generator may trip on overload.
(B) The lights may be a dimmed a little.
(C) Nothing special.
(D) The exhaust temperature of the auxiliary engine will raise.
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SET010000000056 N 162. What is the purpose of a " Y/Delta " starter?
> (A) To reduce the starting current in large AC motors.
(B) To reduce the start time for an AC motor.
(C) To start either a D or an Y connected motor.
(D) To regulate large AC motors.
SET010000002310 N 163. What should be the minimum current carrying capacity of
branch circuit conductors supplying a single motor?
(A) 140 % of the full motor name plate rating.
(B) 110 % of the full motor name plate rating.
(C) 200 % of the full motor name plate rating.
> (D) 125 % of the full laoad current name plate rating.
STCW27K7X5KVW5 N 164. How many seconds time delay is considered normal
before a generator's Reverse Trip Relay operates?
(A) 1 - 3 seconds.
(B) 7 - 8 seconds.
> (C) 3 - 5 seconds.
(D) 5 - 7 seconds.
STCW2Z6MOP791H N 165. In a series wound generator what is the connection
between field and armature currents?
(A) Parallel connection.
(B) No connection.
> (C) Series connected.
(D) Shunt connected.
SET010000000310 N 166. What is the function of component number 6?
> (A) To locate the bearing.
(B) To provide ventilation.
(C) To seal the motor internals.
(D) To ensure correct balancing of the rotor.
SET010000000141 N 167. What units are used to measure back E.M.F.?
> (A) Volts.
(B) Farads.
(C) Ampere.
(D) Ohms.
SET010000000101 N 168. A six pole 50Hz three phase induction motor has a full load
at 950 rpm. What will the speed of the motor be at half load?
(A) 1000 rpm.
(B) 1900 rpm.
(C) 475 rpm.
> (D) 975 rpm.
SET010000000130 N 169. The failure of an AC generator to pick up voltage may be
caused by:
(A) The generator's rotating speed is 10% below rated.
> (B) Failure of the exciter.
(C) Excessive prime mover speed.
(D) A tripped bus circuit breaker.
170. In a shunt generator the armature current is 100 Amps and the field current 5
Amps. What is the load current of the generator?
(A) 110 Amps.
(B) 105 Amps.
> (C) 95 Amps.
(D) 100 Amps.
EO-02-Characteristics of Electrical Systems and Equipment
Question Code Question
STCW2M8DZWEW9 N 1. What are ideal conditions for taking insulation test readings
of a motor or alternator?
> (A) Hot after stopping.
(B) Cooled down to hand-warm.
(C) Cooled down to ambient temperature.
(D) Running.
STCW20CYHYVS3D N 2. A Wheatstone Bridge is used to measure an unknown
resistance in relation to what?
(A) A voltage drop.
(B) A current imbalance.
(C) Kirchoff's Laws.
> (D) A known resistance.
SET010000000013 N 3. Express 125mA in amperes?
> (A) 0.125 A
(B) 0.00125 A
(C) 0.0125 A
(D) 1.25 A
SET010000002301 N 4. A single phase motor has a full load current of 28 A. What will
be the rating of the branch fuses?
> (A) 63 Amps
(B) 112 Amp
(C) 56 Amps
(D) 34 Amps
SET010000000117 N 5. The state of charge of a lead acid battery is best indicated
by......
(A) its total cell voltage.
(B) its ampere hour capacity.
(C) an individual cell voltage.
> (D) the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
STCW2ENO5JCHFJ N 6. Using lead/acid batteries what is the minimum number of
cells required to produce 24V?
(A) 6
> (B) 12
(C) 16
(D) 24
STCW22PVWBY66H N 7. Why must both primary and secondary windings have
independent earth leakage detection?
(A) To allow for different leakage current levels.
> (B) There is no electrical connection between the two.
(C) Because of the difference in Voltages.
(D) To accurately locate the earth.
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SET010000000111 N 8. Which two symbols in boxes A to D have the same function?
(A) D
> (B) C
(C) A
(D) B
STCW2IZ6XXBM5O N 9. What is the normal output voltage range of an insulation
meter?
> (A) Between 400 and 500 Volts
(B) Between 1,000 and 10,000 Volts
(C) Between 500 and 1000 Volts
(D) Between 200 and 300 Volts
STCW2QTXJZ6XSS N 10. In what situation is Induced EMF given by the formula
e=Blv?
(A) When a conductor rotates in a magnetic field.
> (B) When a single conductor cuts a magnetic field in a straight line.
(C) When a magnet is rotated in a coiled conductor.
(D) When a conductor is rotated between opposing magnets.
STCW2HF6L6UUVIH N 11. How is an Ammeter connected in a circuit?
(A) In parallel.
(B) In parallel with a resistance.
> (C) In series.
(D) In series with a resistance.
STCW2Z4ZMRMXE1 N 12. What would a clamp type ampere meter read if clipped
around a 3-core cable known to carry 100 Amps to a 3-phase electric motor?
(A) 300 Amps
(B) 33.33 Amps
> (C) 0 Amps
(D) 100 Amps
STCW2JB5B1JPY71 N 13. Why should an earth failure be checked and cleared as
soon as possible?
> (A) A conflicting earth failure may occur and cause fuses to blow.
(B) It may damage the monitoring instruments.
(C) There may be a circulating current around the vessel's hull.
(D) The Unattended Machinery Space (UMS) certificate may be withdrawn.
STCW2FSJ6GXKZC N 14. What happens to the current if the resistance of a circuit
doubles while the applied voltage remains constant.
(A) Quadrupled.
(B) Doubled.
> (C) Halved.
(D) Remains the same.
SET010000000030 N 15. What does the symbol in the picture show?
(A) A lock amplifier.
(B) A double amplifier.
(C) A latch rectifier.
> (D) A latch.
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STCW2QYVTM0805 N 16. What would be the S.G. of a fully charged battery?
> (A) 1.28
(B) 1.36
(C) 1.12
(D) 1.2
STCW2X61TAIRAXN N 17. What is the unit of lighting intensity?
(A) Angstrom.
(B) Lumen.
(C) Lambert.
> (D) Candela.
SET010000000108 N 18. Which of the four alternatives shown gives the correct
voltage output across component C when a step change in voltage is applied to the
circuit?
(A) B
> (B) C
(C) D
(D) A
SET010000000071 N 19. How will coil C be activated?
(A) When D, E and F are closed.
> (B) When A and B are closed and either D or E are closed.
(C) When both D and E are closed.
(D) When E and A are closed.
STCW2CT9DTFFVD N 20. How will the plastic insulation in a cable be affected if the
temperature exceeds 100 degrees Celsius?
(A) The insulation resistance is increased as the heat will remove any trace of humidity.
(B) Nothing as the insulation is designed to withstand temperatures of more than 500
degrees Celsius.
> (C) The insulation is likely to be severely damaged.
(D) The life-span of the cable will be reduced in accordance with the conductor life
span formula.
SET010000000163 N 21. What is this circuit used for?
(A) To test the back firing of the triac.
(B) To regulate the voltage across component number 3.
> (C) To regulate the power across resistance RL.
(D) To test the opening voltage across the diac.
SET010000000034 N 22. What is the total resistance of the two resistors shown in the
diagram?
(A) 400
> (B) 100
(C) 200
(D) 300
STCW2DPZR5YYW2 N 23. If a p.d. of 24V exists across a 15 Ohm resistor what is the
current?
(A) 3.6amps
(B) 0.6amps
(C) 1.2amps
> (D) 1.6amps
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STCW2OU5FRVJWI N 24. The ratio of active power to apparent power is known as?
> (A) Power factor.
(B) Angle of phase difference.
(C) RMS voltage.
(D) Circuit inductance.
SET010000000049 N 25. In the diagram, if E is set to 15 Volt, Uz will be 12 Volt. What
will Uz become if E is increased to 20 Volt?
> (A) 12 Volt
(B) 17 Volt
(C) 16 Volt
(D) 20 Volt
STCW23FT6U7LZ1R N 26. When using a Megger Tester to test equipment rated 440
Volt, what test voltage should you ensure that the instrument indicates?
(A) 250 volts
> (B) 500 volts
(C) 1000 volts
(D) 750 volts
SET010000000033 N 27. Calculate the current "I" in the diagram?
(A) 0.01mA.
> (B) 100 mA.
(C) 0.01 A.
(D) 1.0 A.
SET010000000301 N 28. What is the purpose of the lines on this component?
> (A) To indicate the resistance and the resistance variance of the component.
(B) To indicate the maximum inductance which can be applied.
(C) To indicate the resistance of the component.
(D) To identify the type of component.
SET010000002362 N 29. What voltages are accredited standard secondary voltages
for voltage transformers?
> (A) 220 Volt and 110 Volt.
(B) 240 Volt and 220 Volt.
(C) 380 Volt and 220 Volt.
(D) 230 Volt and 120 Volt.
SET010000000099 N 30. In the "Ward/Leonard" method of DC motor speed control,
how is the motor direction changed?
(A) By reversal of the rotation of the generator
(B) By switching the motor armature connections
> (C) Reversal of generator polarity.
(D) Reversal of motor field polarity.
SET010000000136 N 31. What kind of device measures pressure and converts it to an
electrical signal?
> (A) A transducer.
(B) A transformer.
(C) A reducer.
(D) A pressure rectifier.
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STCW265MB8H7WX N 32. A Wheatstone Bridge is a precision instrument used mostly
to measure:
> (A) Resistance.
(B) Inductance.
(C) Amperage.
(D) Capacitance.
SET010000000053 N 33. Choose the correct Boolean equation for the circuit shown.
(A) E =((A+B) * (C+D))
(B) E =((A*B) * (C+D))
(C) E =((A+B) + (C+D))
> (D) E =((A*B) * (C*D))
STCW2Z1CXHFGP4 N 34. Which one of the following devices uses the principle of
electromagnetic induction?
(A) A rheostat.
(B) A variable capacitor.
(C) A transistor.
> (D) A transformer.
STCW2T8HL8K46Q N 35. What units is impedance expressed in?
(A) Farad
(B) Henry
(C) Weber
> (D) Ohm
SET010000000162 N 36. What is the function of component number 1?
(A) To lower the inductance across resistance RL.
(B) To limit the voltage across resistance RL.
(C) To regulate the capacity over the triac.
> (D) To regulate the firing of the diac diode.
STCW2ZA9NQXRXI N 37. With reference to a magnet what is Hysteresis?
> (A) Lag of flux compared to field strength.
(B) Magnetic strength in relation to current.
(C) Reluctance of magnetic material.
(D) Permeability of the magnet material.
SET010000000032 N 38. What will the total resistance of the four resistors shown in
the diagram?
> (A) 300 Ohm
(B) 250 Ohm
(C) 200 Ohm
(D) 400 Ohm
STCW26FIA6GKXZX N 39. Voltage multiplied by current equals what?
(A) Reactance.
(B) Efficiency.
> (C) Power.
(D) Resistance.
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SET010000002222 N 40. In this schematic diagram of a fluorescent lamp, in what
location is the BALLAST fitted, if (1) and (2) are the supply terminals?
(A) Between points 3 and 4.
(B) Between points 5 and 6.
(C) Between points 7 and 8.
> (D) Between points 9 and 1.
STCW29IYR5APJYJ N 41. When two masthead lights are fitted what is the required
relationship between them?
> (A) Aft must be at least 4.5 metres higher than the frd.
(B) Both must be at the same level.
(C) Frd must be at least 4.5 metres higher than the aft.
(D) Frd must be at least 2 metres higher than the aft.
STCW295T180DJAA N 42. What may happen if a Megger tester is used to measure
the insulation in a circuit containing electronic components?
(A) The connections between components will show a high insulation value.
(B) The Megger may give an indication on how much current the circuit will consume.
> (C) The components in the circuit may be destroyed.
(D) The wrong internal resistance may be shown.
SET010000000127 N 43. Which one of the following devices uses the principle of
electromagnetic induction?
> (A) A transformer.
(B) A rectifier.
(C) A transistor.
(D) A rheostat.
SET010000000155 N 44. This diagram shows the characteristics of a.....
(A) diode.
(B) zener diode.
(C) transistor.
> (D) thyristor.
STCW2J4YC4Y7NFE N 45. What is the purpose of the cable gland in addition to
providing a watertight seal?
(A) To allow minor sliding movements of the cable
(B) To provide a gas tight seal
(C) As bulkhead or penetrating plate reinforcement
> (D) To maintain the mechanical properties of the cable
SET010000000024 N 46. What can the component showed in the picture be used for?
(A) As a frequency stabiliser.
> (B) As a voltage stabiliser.
(C) As a light emitter.
(D) As a temperature stabiliser.
SET010000000052 N 47. Choose the correct Boolean equation for the circuit shown.
> (A) E = ((A*B) + (C*D))
(B) E = ((A+B) + (C*D))
(C) E = ((A*B) * (C*D))
(D) E = ((A+B) * (C+D))
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SET010000002459 N 48. What is the purpose of the part circled red?
(A) To protect the motor from water.
> (B) To cover the fan of the motor.
(C) To cover the lubrication inlet.
(D) To cover the speed regulator.
STCW2ER1O1VZ2C N 49. Which law states that the sum of currents arriving at a
junction is equal to the sum of currents leaving the junction?
(A) Faraday's Law
(B) Ohm's Law
> (C) Kirchoff's Current Law
(D) Lenz' Law
SET010000000027 N 50. What does the symbol in the picture show?
(A) A capacitor
(B) An AC power supply
(C) A switch
> (D) A battery (single cell)
STCW21S9XG3T4G N 51. How will an earth failure be noticed in an insulated
distribution system?
(A) The voltage will drop in proportion to the earth leakage.
(B) The fuse in the faulty circuit will blow.
> (C) The system insulation meter will indicate a drop in resistance.
(D) The fuse located in the system's neutral point will blow.
SET010000002306 N 52. The low voltage side of a welding transformer has two turns
and delivers 300 A. If the primary side has 30 turns, how much current flows through it?
> (A) 20 Amps.
(B) 15 Ampere.
(C) 30 Amps.
(D) 10 Amps.
SET010000000072 N 53. When will coil C be activated?
(A) When A and B is closed and D is open.
> (B) When E is closed and relay F activated.
(C) When E is closed and D is open.
(D) When relay F is activated.
SET010000000037 N 54. What is the function of the circuit shown in the diagram?
(A) A zero point meter.
(B) A half wave rectifier.
> (C) A full wave rectifier.
(D) A transformer balance adjuster.
STCW2WZGF49GCQ N 55. In a three-phase system why is a resistor fitted in series
with the earth detection lights?
(A) To limit the earth current.
(B) To lower the voltage at the earth lights.
> (C) To provide an easier path for the earth current.
(D) To protect the earth lights.
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SET010000000081 N 56. What does the symbol shown here represent?
> (A) A European standard OR gate.
(B) An American standard invertor.
(C) A European standard converter.
(D) An American standard NOR gate.
SET010000000085 N 57. What will be the output "A" in this circuit?
> (A) 0
(B) inverted
(C) 1
(D) 1 + 1
STCW2GR0F99IVH N 58. What is energy?
(A) Rate of doing work.
(B) Amount of work done.
> (C) Capacity to carry out work.
(D) Transfer of power.
SET010000000036 N 59. What resistance does RS have to be for the combined
resistance of the circuit to be 50
> (A) 50 Ohm
(B) 20 Ohm
(C) 200 Ohm
(D) 100 Ohm
STCW2PHG1K0B4P N 60. In internal alleyways what is the light spacing regulation?
(A) Lights spaced every 2 metres.
> (B) Lights spaced at 1.5 X alleyway height.
(C) Lights spaced every 2.5 metres.
(D) Lights spaced at 2 X alleyway height.
STCW2LC3WJIQPW N 61. What do wire size numbers indicate?(e.g. sizes 10, 12 etc.)
> (A) Retrogressive numbering in " AWG".
(B) Wire outside diameter in millimetres.
(C) Wire section in square millimetres.
(D) Progressive numbering in Amps.
STCW234T7PNV6P N 62. Which conductor would produce the greatest inductance?
> (A) Coiled with iron core.
(B) Plain coiled.
(C) Coiled multi strand.
(D) Coiled with copper core.
SET010000002272 N 63. A battery of dry cells consists of 8 cells connected in series.
Each cell has an E.M.F. of 1.5 Volt and an internal resistance of 0.5 Ohm. If the cells
are connected to a resistance of 1.2 Ohm, what current flows?
(A) 1.8 Ampere
(B) 2.8 Ampere
> (C) 2.3 Ampere
(D) 3.1 Ampere
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STCW283QJAIQRCH N 64. If a 2kW heater is on for four hours, how much energy is
used?
(A) 24mJ
> (B) 28.8mJ
(C) 40mJ
(D) 36.6mJ
SET010000002281 N 65. Determine the resistance of three resistors connected in
STAR in a resistance box with 3 terminals? Resistance AB = 20 Ohm, resistance BC =
30 Ohm, resistance CA = 40 Ohm.
> (A) R1 = 15 Ohm, R2 = 5 Ohm, R3 = 25 Ohm
(B) R1 = 12 Ohm, R2 = 8 Ohm, R3 = 22 Ohm
(C) R1 = 10 Ohm, R2 = 10 Ohm, R3 = 30 Ohm
(D) R1 = 10 Ohm, R2 = 18 Ohm, R3 = 22 Ohm
STCW2Z3FXC048S7 N 66. What is the continuity resistance of a heating element of 2
kWatt, 220 Volt?
(A) 11 Ohm.
(B) 9.09 Ohm.
(C) 44 Ohm.
> (D) 24.2 Ohm.
SET010000000025 N 67. What does the symbol show?
> (A) A light emitting diode.
(B) A heat measurer.
(C) A light absorber.
(D) A heat absorber.
STCW2MT8IT5LIEU N 68. What governs induced EMF in a conductor?
(A) Magnetic strength.
(B) Flux density.
(C) Rate of cutting flux.
> (D) Rate of change of magnetic flux.
SET010000000066 N 69. Which option gives the correct output for the gate shown?
(A) 1
> (B) 4
(C) 3
(D) 2
SET010000000078 N 70. If the resistances RL and Rv are equal, what will be the
voltage Vm? (Assume R1 = R2)
> (A) Zero
(B) E divided by R1 + R2
(C) (R1*R2) + (RV*RL)
(D) E = Vm
STCW2IMW6CD1V0 N 71. In an emergency, what would be the lowest acceptable
insulation resistance readings?
> (A) 1.0 Meg Ohm
(B) 5.0 Meg Ohm
(C) 0.5 Meg Ohm
(D) 10.0 Meg Ohm
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STCW2KL3V24Y6F N 72. How much energy is dissipated when a 2A current is passed
through a 50 ohm resistor for 3 minutes?
(A) 33.3kJ
(B) 30kJ
> (C) 36kJ
(D) 24kJ
SET010000000022 N 73. What does the symbol in the diagram show?
(A) A bridge rectifier
(B) A zener diode
(C) A thyristor
> (D) A diode
SET010000000135 N 74. A horse-shoe magnet has...........
(A) no poles.
(B) 3 poles.
> (C) 2 poles.
(D) 4 poles.
STCW2WGSR6FXK N 75. What is a multi meter used for?
(A) To measure resistance.
> (B) To measure voltage, resistance and current.
(C) To measure voltage and current.
(D) To measure voltage and resistance.
STCW2O4JJAOT1F4 N 76. For value 0 - max in the AC sin wave how far does the
rotating vector (phasor) travel?
> (A) 90 deg.
(B) 360 deg.
(C) 180 deg.
(D) 270 deg.
SET010000000151 N 77. What is the voltage across A and B?
> (A) 12 volts
(B) 24 volts
(C) 6 volts
(D) 18 volts
SET010000000001 N 78. What is the maximum number of 50 W bulbs you would
recommend to be connected to a 220 V outlet fused with a 10 A fast blowing fuse?
(A) 46
(B) 22
(C) 20
> (D) 44
STCW27U0QAYQ6T N 79. Which measuring device should always be connected in
series with a circuit?
(A) Wattmeter.
(B) Voltmeter.
(C) Ohmmeter.
> (D) Ammeter.
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STCW2UHTDS5IN39 N 80. Induced E.M.F. is out of phase with current by what
degree?
(A) 60 degrees
(B) 180 degrees
(C) 0 degrees
> (D) 90 degrees
STCW2SYEPM9EH0 N 81. What is the normal output voltage range of an insulation
meter?
> (A) Between 400 and 500 Volts.
(B) Between 500 and 800 Volts.
(C) Between 200 and 500 Volts.
(D) Between 200 and 300 Volts.
STCW2K1DLRRBI2Y N 82. Which of the following four materials is the best electrical
conductor?
(A) Brass.
> (B) Silver.
(C) Steel.
(D) Copper.
SET010000000119 N 83. Battery rooms must be ventilated because it......
(A) prevents formation of moisture and condensation.
> (B) dissipates explosive gases.
(C) supplies oxygen.
(D) prevents sulphation during discharge.
SET010000002333 N 84. How many diodes are there in a single phase full bridge
rectifier?
(A) Six
> (B) Four
(C) Three
(D) Two
SET010000000063 N 85. Which formula gives the correct Boolean expression for the
component shown?
(A) 2
> (B) 4
(C) 1
(D) 3
SET010000000150 N 86. If the resistance of a circuit doubles while the applied voltage
remains constant, the current will be..........
(A) remain the same.
(B) doubled.
(C) quadrupled.
> (D) halved.
STCW283IET04FJV N 87. How is a Voltmeter connected in a circuit?
> (A) In parallel, combined with a resistance.
(B) In series with a resistance.
(C) In series.
(D) In parallel.
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STCW20MRKN0K9Q N 88. Which of the following is not a requirement for the
Navigation light distribution board?
(A) Audible and visual lamp failure alarm
(B) Double pole switch.
(C) Location on the Bridge
> (D) Always supplied from batteries
STCW2KVZIENXYE4 N 89. Which statement is true for induced E.M.F.?
> (A) Always resists change in current.
(B) Always equal to the current.
(C) Is a function of resistance.
(D) Always assists change in current.
SET010000000014 N 90. A ship's electrical system is usually the so-called "insulated
neutral" type. What does this means?
(A) The system is totally insulated from the ship's 220V distribution system.
(B) The system's zero voltage point is connected to the frame of the generator.
> (C) The system is totally insulated from the ship's hull.
(D) The system does not have a neutral point.
SET010000000142 N 91. Which of these materials can be used to insulate magnetic
flux?
(A) Rubber.
> (B) None of these.
(C) Porcelain.
(D) Ceramic.
STCW2P7D0SLAE5 N 92. In one cycle of 3-phase AC how often is voltage at peak
value?
(A) Twice
> (B) Six times
(C) Three times
(D) Always
SET010000002304 N 93. A voltmeter with 5,000 ohm internal resistance reads 10 volts
at full scale. What resistor needs to be put in series to increase its range to 150 volts?
(A) 7500 Ohm
(B) 35000 Ohm
> (C) 70000 Ohm
(D) 165000 Ohm
STCW24VF2JIRGBB N 94. How will an earth failure be noticed in an insulated
distribution system?
(A) The voltage will drop in proportion to the earth leakage
(B) The fuse in the faulty circuit will blow
(C) The fuse located in the system's neutral point will blow
> (D) The system insulation meter will indicate a drop in resistance
SET010000002292 N 95. In the worst case, an electric shock of as low as 15 milli-
amps will.....
> (A) be fatal.
(B) give you a faint shock.
(C) be totally harmless.
(D) burn your skin.
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STCW2YJTCEAPNV N 96. What law determines the direction of induced EMF?
(A) Lenz.
(B) Weber.
(C) Faraday.
> (D) Fleming.
STCW20VDS4YNLW N 97. In one complete cycle of a single phase of alternating
current how often is the voltage at zero?
(A) Once
> (B) Twice
(C) Three times
(D) Never
STCW2DIJXP1QM3 N 98. Two resistors of 6 ohm & 3 ohm are connected in parallel
across an EMF of 12V, what is the circuit current?
(A) 9A
> (B) 6A
(C) 2 A
(D) 3A
SET010000000070 N 99. How can lamp E be turned on?
(A) By closing switch C.
> (B) Lamp E cannot be turned on.
(C) By closing switch D.
(D) By closing switch D and switch F at the same time.
STCW258OGEOMT N 100. When using an ohmmeter to find a short circuit, which
meter reading indicates the fault?
(A) 1 megohm.
> (B) Zero.
(C) 100 megohm.
(D) Infinity.
STCW2GK9AAAUAU N 101. What is the purpose of an instrument transformer
installed on the main bus bars?
(A) To prevent bus-bar overload.
> (B) To measure the generator output current.
(C) To measure the generator output voltage.
(D) To measure the earth leakage.
STCW2L4F92U25GL N 102. How can a Voltmeter measure a variety of voltage
values?
(A) By connecting a shunt in parallel.
(B) By connecting a capacitor in series.
(C) By connecting a capacitor in parallel.
> (D) By connecting a shunt in series.
SET010000000132 N 103. Electric current is defined as the flow of electrons through a
conductor. This is measured as.....
(A) resistance.
(B) Voltage.
> (C) amperage.
(D) inductance.
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SET010000000138 N 104. What is the purpose of the capacitors used across the
output of a DC power supply?
(A) They increase the output frequency.
(B) They act as a permanent load.
(C) They prevent overload.
> (D) They filter out ripple.
SET010000000153 N 105. What is the current I3?
(A) I2
(B) I1 - I2
> (C) I1 + I2
(D) I1
STCW2YKTP7PZI3D N 106. How can an Ammeter measure a variety of current
values?
(A) By connecting a shunt in series.
> (B) By connecting a shunt in parallel.
(C) By connecting a capacitor in parallel.
(D) By connecting a capacitor in series.
SET010000000122 N 107. What kind of values can change continuously? Pressure
and temperature are examples.
> (A) Analog values.
(B) Humpless values.
(C) Binary values.
(D) Digital values.
SET010000000095 N 108. Complete the sentence. Ships normally use an AC
insulated neutral distribution system because....
(A) it reduces cable size.
> (B) an earth failure on one phase will not cause protective devices like fuses and
circuit breakers to trip.
(C) it reduces switch gear ratings.
(D) it limits fault current.
STCW28PJ2UXSPS N 109. In a non-reactive circuit which statement applies?
(A) Impedance is less than resistance.
(B) Impedance is zero.
> (C) Impedance is equal to resistance.
(D) Impedance is greater than resistance.
SET010000000068 N 110. What will happen when switch D is closed?
(A) Relay B will de-activate.
(B) Lamp E will activate.
(C) Relay A will activate.
> (D) Lamp E will de-activate.
STCW2IA46P0LI8A N 111. What produces an induced E.M.F.?
(A) Change in resistance.
(B) Change in current.
> (C) Change in flux linkage.
(D) Change in voltage.
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SET010000000131 N 112. What happens in a circuit when the voltage remains
constant and the resistance increases
(A) The current increases.
(B) The current increases by the square of the increase in resistance.
(C) The current remains the same.
> (D) The current decreases.
SET010000000084 N 113. What will be the output " A " in this circuit?
> (A) 1
(B) 0 + 0
(C) 0
(D) 1 * 0
STCW25OEGE8ZKP N 114. At maximum voltage what angle is the conductor cutting
the magnetic field?
(A) 0 degrees
(B) 45 degrees
> (C) 90 degrees
(D) 180 degrees
SET010000000089 N 115. The specific gravity of the cells in a lead acid battery for the
emergency generator is found to be 1.250. What action would you take?
(A) Refresh with the addition of new acid.
> (B) No action is required.
(C) Top up with water.
(D) Check the charging system and if possible increase the charging rate.
STCW2N28AY2MW N 116. Two resistors of 6O ohm & 3O ohm are connected in
parallel across an EMF of 12V, what is the effective resistance?
> (A) 20 ohm
(B) 9O ohm
(C) 4.5O ohm
(D) 6O ohm
STCW2VEQUFFRK4 N 117. What is a Clamp meter used for?
(A) To measure cable voltage.
> (B) To measure current in a single cable.
(C) To measure current in a three phase cable.
(D) To measure cable resistance.
STCW2KM2D85AK0 N 118. What is the unit for energy?
(A) Coulomb
(B) Watt
> (C) Joule
(D) Ohm
SET010000000156 N 119. This symbol represents a.....
(A) field effect transistor.
(B) PNP transistor.
(C) diac.
> (D) thyristor.
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SET010000002290 N 120. In oil type circuit breakers, what is the purpose of the oil?
(A) To smother the arc.
> (B) All of the options.
(C) To act as insulation.
(D) The release of hydrogen gas in the oil will extinguish the arc.
SET010000000012 N 121. How many ohms make one megohm?
> (A) 1,000,000
(B) 1,000
(C) 100,000
(D) 10,000,000
STCW2A4NKNV2JK N 122. Which of the following is the most suitable for use as a
magnet?
> (A) Soft iron.
(B) Copper.
(C) Stainless steel.
(D) Nickel.
STCW219MBUQCM N 123. How will the plastic insulation in a cable be affected if the
temperature exceeds 100 degrees C.?
(A) The life-span of the cable will be reduced in accordance with the conductor life
span formula.
> (B) The insulation is likely to be severely damaged.
(C) Nothing as the insulation is designed to withstand more than 500 degrees C.
(D) The insulation resistance is increased as the heat will remove any trace of humidity.
STCW2ME0FF2JCO N 124. Which of the following would you expect to find at the
main switchboard?
(A) Insulated rubber matting.
> (B) All of the other options.
(C) Insulated grab rails.
(D) Suitable extinguisher.
SET010000000038 N 125. From the sample diagrams shown, choose the correct
voltage waveform measured across the load.
(A) 1
(B) 3
(C) 4
> (D) 2
STCW2XTQKZ1CGN N 126. Why should an earth failure be checked and cleared as
soon as possible?
> (A) A conflicting earth failure may occur and cause fuses to blow.
(B) It may damage the monitoring instruments.
(C) There may be a circulating current around the vessel's hull.
(D) The Unattended Machinery Space (UMS) certificate may be invalid.
SET010000000300 N 127. What is this component shown called?
> (A) A transistor.
(B) A diode.
(C) A capacitor.
(D) An integrated rectifier.
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SET010000000069 N 128. What conditions are needed for relay A to be activated?
(A) Relay B activated and switch F closed.
(B) Switch G open and relay B activated.
(C) Switch F closed and relay B activated.
> (D) B de-activated and switch F and G closed.
SET010000000077 N 129. What is the purpose of the circuit shown here?
(A) To measure low frequent current.
(B) To calibrate resistance Rv.
> (C) To measure the resistance of RL.
(D) To measure voltage E.
SET010000000097 N 130. Why should an electronic digital meter be used to measure
voltage in electronic circuits?
(A) Because it's easier to read.
(B) Because it's not affected by interference.
(C) Because the voltage for electronic circuits can only be sensed by an electronic
meter.
> (D) Because the input resistance of the meter is high enough not to affect the circuit
under test.
STCW2HBWYJW3UX N 131. Give the reason why shore power and ship's power
should never be run in parallel?
(A) Voltage drop from shore is different from the ship
> (B) No common earth is available
(C) Ship's supply is in STAR, shore supply is in DELTA
(D) The shore frequency is rigid, the ship's frequency is not
SET010000000096 N 132. What type of probe is most suitable to measure the main
engine exhaust temperature?
(A) A T802 (Thermistor) probe.
(B) A PT100 (Platinum wire resistance) probe.
(C) A mercury thermometer probe.
> (D) A NiCr/NiAl -type K (Thermocouple) probe.
STCW287AMWQXA N 133. What do good insulators have in common?
(A) Positive electrons.
(B) Large number of electrons.
> (C) Stable atomic structure.
(D) Negative nucleus.
SET010000000080 N 134. What does the symbol shown here represent?
> (A) A European standard AND gate.
(B) An American standard NAND gate.
(C) An American standard NOR gate.
(D) A European standard NAND gate.
SET010000000137 N 135. A micro-processor is:
(A) a computer's random memory.
(B) another name for a computer.
> (C) a CPU integrated circuit.
(D) another name for a calculator.
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STCW2XRBIKYYAG N 136. What is the unit for power?
(A) Joule.
> (B) Watt.
(C) Coulomb.
(D) Ohm.
SET010000000031 N 137. What is the total resistance of the three resistors shown in
the diagram?
(A) 150 Ohm
(B) 250 Ohm
> (C) 300 Ohm
(D) 200 Ohm
SET010000000110 N 138. What is a diode?
(A) An insulator.
(B) A conductor.
> (C) A semi-conductor.
(D) A part conductor.
SET010000000109 N 139. Which of the four alternatives shown gives the correct
voltage output across component L when a step change in voltage is applied to the
circuit?
(A) D
> (B) A
(C) B
(D) C
SET010000000118 N 140. The basic unit of measurement of inductance is the......
(A) Coulomb
(B) Farad
(C) Ohm
> (D) Henry
SET010000001098 N 141. In both circuits Voltage E is the same and all resistors R
have the same value. In which circuit will the current be greater?
(A) The currents will be the same but the Voltage will be higher in 1.
(B) Circuit 2
> (C) Circuit 1
(D) Both circuits will have the same current value.
STCW2P2UH5IK05N N 142. Why is a ballast resistor fitted in fluorescent lamps?
(A) Stabilize current and power.
(B) Pre heat the electrodes.
(C) Provide high starting voltage.
> (D) Performs all of these functions.
STCW26SUQ1U1D2 N 143. When is an atom considered to be a positively charged
ion?
(A) When electrons are gained.
(B) When it has positive electrons.
(C) When it has positive protons.
> (D) When electrons are lost.
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STCW226MQZZD1T N 144. In a fluorescent lamp what is used to improve the power
factor?
(A) Mercury gas
> (B) Capacitor
(C) Thyristor
(D) Coil
SET010000000043 N 145. What is the symbol in the picture show?
> (A) A PNP transistor.
(B) A PNP diode.
(C) A NPN transistor.
(D) A NPN diode.
STCW2XJJFU04TQ N 146. A voltmeter with 5,000 ohm internal resistance reads 10
volts at full scale. What resistor needs to be put in series to increase its range to 150
volts?
(A) 7500 Ohm
> (B) 70000 Ohm
(C) 165000 Ohm
(D) 35000 Ohm
SET010000001096 N 147. Which of the two transformers are safer for regulating the
voltage E2 in order to avoid electrocuting?
(A) Number2.
> (B) Number 1.
(C) Neither.
(D) Both the same.
SET010000000075 N 148. What is the function of the circuit shown here?
(A) A summing operational amplifier.
(B) A digital summarizer.
> (C) An integrating operational amplifier.
(D) A differential amplifier.
SET010000000058 N 149. What does the symbol in the diagram show?
(A) The windings of a three pole DC shunt motor.
(B) The windings of a three phase " D " connected motor.
> (C) The windings of a three phase AC " Y " connected motor with earthed neutral.
(D) The windings of a three pool DC " Y " connected motor.
SET010000000028 N 150. What does this symbol show?
(A) An OR gate.
(B) A NAND gate.
> (C) An AND gate.
(D) A NOR gate.
SET010000001093 N 151. What is this component?
> (A) An N channel junction transistor.
(B) An NPN transistor.
(C) A P channel junction transistor.
(D) A P channel diode.
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SET010000000059 N 152. What does this symbol show?
(A) A three phase " Y " connected motor.
> (B) A three phase "Delta" connected motor.
(C) A three phase compound AC motor.
(D) A three phase DC connected motor.
STCW2I25RBMK3U4 N 153. Why do ships normally use an AC insulated neutral
distribution system?
> (A) An earth failure on one phase will not cause protective devices like fuses and
circuit breakers to trip.
(B) It reduces switchgear ratings.
(C) It limits fault current.
(D) It reduces cable size.
SET010000000015 N 154. How will an earth failure be noticed in an insulated
distribution system?
(A) The voltage will drop in proportion to the earth leakage.
(B) The fuse located in the system's neutral point will blow.
(C) The fuse in the faulty circuit will blow.
> (D) The system insulation meter will indicate a drop in resistance.
SET010000002329 N 155. An electric appliance takes 2500 Watt. The electric current
is 15 Ampere. What is the resistance of the load?
(A) 10.5 Ohm
(B) 9.4 Ohm
(C) 8.2 Ohm
> (D) 11.11 Ohm
SET010000000010 N 156. What is the normal resistance of the human body?
(A) 2,000 Ohms at 25 Volt
(B) 5,000 Ohms at any voltage
(C) 4,000 Ohms at 25 Volt
> (D) 5,000 Ohms at 25 Volt
SET010000000011 N 157. Can a current as low as 25mA kill a human being?
(A) Yes, but only if applied for a long period.
(B) No, not a fit healthy person.
(C) Yes, but only from an AC source.
> (D) Yes, but only if the applied voltage is high enough.
SET010000000047 N 158. When is it necessary to take into the consideration the
internal resistance of a multi-meter?
(A) When the frequency of the circuit become very high.
(B) When the resistance in the circuit to be measured is very low.
> (C) When the resistance in the circuit to be measured is very high.
(D) It is not necessary to consider multi-meter resistance.
SET010000000021 N 159. What does the symbol in the diagram show?
(A) A thyristor.
(B) A double pole transistor.
(C) A PNP transistor.
> (D) A NPN transistor.
N 160. An ideal operational amplifier is characterised by...........
(A) infinite bandwidth.
(B) infinite input impedance.
(C) zero output impedance.
> (D) all the other options.
SET010000000106 N 161. What safety protection measure should be taken when
connecting a multimeter to an unknown voltage source?
(A) Set the multimeter to DC and highest voltage range.
> (B) Set the multimeter to AC and highest voltage range.
(C) Set the multimeter to DC.
(D) Set the multimeter to AC.
STCW23DLDZPQWQ N 162. In the formula e = B l ØSin . What does sin represent?
(A) Cycles/ second.
(B) Average rotational velocity.
(C) Maximum rotational velocity.
> (D) Instantaneous rotational velocity.
SET010000000046 N 163. Two electrical heaters both marked 220 Volt and 2200 W
are connected in series to a 220 Volt supply with a 10 A fuse. What will happen?
(A) The heaters will be damaged as the voltage is different from their marked voltage.
(B) The fuse will blow.
(C) The heaters will produce twice their normal heat output.
> (D) The heaters will produce half of their normal heat output.
SET010000000067 N 164. Which option gives the correct output at A?
(A) 0 minus 1
(B) 0
> (C) 1
(D) 0 times 0
STCW2GOR3PHUNR N 165. What is the danger of naked lights in the battery locker?
(A) They may damage the battery casings
> (B) The batteries give off highly flammable hydrogen gas.
(C) Reaction with the gases to form a toxic mixture.
(D) The batteries give off hydrogen sulphide making the air explosive.
STCW232IY3XKZVA N 166. The size of any electrical conductor should be such that
the voltage drop at full load will not exceed what percentage?
(A) 5 %
(B) 1 %
(C) 2 %
> (D) 3 %
SET010000000082 N 167. What does this symbol represent?
(A) An American standard NOT gate.
(B) An American standard NAND gate.
> (C) A European standard NOR gate.
(D) A European standard NAND gate.
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STCW21HFIMJPIEC N 168. When will the resistance in a wire decrease?
(A) When the length of the wire increases.
(B) When the temperature of the wire increases.
(C) When the applied voltage decreases.
> (D) When the cross-sectional area of the wire increases.
STCW2LGQQVXJUD N 169. In parallel connected resistors which value remains
constant?
(A) Current
(B) Reactance
> (C) Voltage
(D) Impedance
STCW2NOTRZIZAK N 170. Why are Arc chutes fitted in circuit breakers?
> (A) To confine the arc, control its movement and provide rapid cooling
(B) To isolate the breaker segments so the arc does not blow over
(C) To control the temperature and molecular structure of the arc
(D) To extinguish the arc and prevent carbon formation
SET010000002296 N 171. What will happen when an earth fault occurs on one line of
an insulated distribution system
> (A) No fuses will trip, the system is isolated from the earth.
(B) The system will be in overload and both line fuse trip.
(C) The opposite line fuse will trip due overload.
(D) The line will short circuit with the earth and the line fuse trips.
STCW2RBPXUAFWK N 172. In the AC sin wave what is the periodic time?
(A) Time for zero to max voltage.
(B) Time for zero to zero voltage.
> (C) Time for one complete cycle.
(D) Cycles/second.
SET010000000169 N 173. Which of the following statements is most correct for a
resistor?
(A) An increase in temperature has no effect on resistance.
> (B) An increase in temperature increases resistance.
(C) An increase in temperature varies the resistance.
(D) An increase in temperature decreases resistance.
SET010000000160 N 174. What is component number 2?
(A) A FET transistor.
(B) A thyristor.
(C) A triac.
> (D) A diac.
SET010000000159 N 175. This drawing shows the structure of a.....
(A) flip-flop gate.
(B) PNP transistor.
(C) zener diode.
> (D) thyristor.
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SET010000002249 N 176. What is shown by item No 3 on this electric motor?
> (A) Ball bearings.
(B) Shaft sleeves.
(C) Seals.
(D) Dust throwers.
STCW22F8EXZ2LK N 177. In incandescent lights what is the filament constructed
from?
(A) Carbon
(B) Nickel
> (C) Tungsten
(D) Chromium
SET010000000154 N 178. This diagram shows the characteristics of a......
> (A) diode.
(B) capacitor.
(C) transistor.
(D) rectifier.
STCW2JWFH6R7K9 N 179. What is impedance?
(A) Induction of an electrical circuit.
> (B) Total resistance in an electrical circuit.
(C) Induced E.M.F. of a circuit.
(D) Resistance provided by the cable in an electrical circuit.
SET010000000044 N 180. Which of the following four materials is the best electrical
conductor?
(A) Steel.
> (B) Silver.
(C) Brass.
(D) Copper.
SET010000002251 N 181. What is shown by item No 5 on this electric motor?
(A) The outer casing.
> (B) The ventilation air passage grids.
(C) The motor cover.
(D) The inspection plates.
STCW2M76TNI62QF N 182. What is the advantage of a delta-star wound transformer?
(A) Allows cycle changing.
(B) Can transform higher loads.
(C) Allows an earthed primary winding.
> (D) Allows an earthed secondary winding.
SET010000001800 N 183. What is the electrical function of the pressostat shown
here?
> (A) Pressure to either close contact or open contact depending on how it is
connected.
(B) Pressure to open contact.
(C) Pressure to close contact.
(D) Pressure to cross-connect contact.
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SET010000000139 N 184. The resistance in a wire decreases if..............
(A) the length of the wire increases.
(B) the temperature of the wire increases.
> (C) the cross-sectional area of the wire increases.
(D) the applied voltage decreases.
SET010000000173 N 185. A triac circuit is used to regulate the brightness of a 220 V
60W bulb. What is the advantage of this circuit?
(A) The bulb will give about 10% more light.
(B) The bulb will last about 30% longer.
> (C) The power losses are almost zero.
(D) The bulb will produce 30% less heat.
SET010000000019 N 186. What will happen if the connections between an ammeter
and an instrument transformer located on the generator main bus-bars are
disconnected?
(A) The ammeter will go to zero.
(B) The ammeter will go to maximum.
> (C) The ammeter will read zero and the instrument transformer will quickly become
over heated.
(D) Nothing will happen.
SET010000000065 N 187. Which option gives the correct output for the gate shown?
> (A) 4
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
STCW2JOAUUT41Q N 188. What kind of device measures pressure and converts it to
an electrical signal?
(A) A transformer.
> (B) A transducer.
(C) A transponder.
(D) A transceiver.
STCW2DY29JHQISJ N 189. If a 100 metre length of 1.25 mm dia. wire has a
resistance of 30 Ohm, what length of the same wire of 0.75 mm dia. will have a
resistance of 25 Ohm?
(A) 35 metres
(B) 20 metres
(C) 25 metres
> (D) 30 metres
STCW2TO2H0K4OZ N 190. Two resistors of 6O ohm & 3O ohm are connected in
parallel across an EMF of 12V, what is the current in each resistor?
> (A) 2A & 4A
(B) 3A & 6A
(C) 1A & 2A
(D) 0.66A & 1.33A
SET010000000105 N 191. Sulphation in a lead acid battery occurs as a result of:
(A) Fast charging.
> (B) Lack of trickle charging.
(C) Heavy discharging.
(D) Incomplete charging.
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STCW2Y0A56ZEBC N 192. What problem can arise from auto starting electric
equipment?
> (A) Trip preferential trips.
(B) Over speeds the generator prime mover.
(C) Overload the generator prime mover.
(D) Trip reverse power trip.
STCW20HVD24MVT N 193. What is power?
(A) The generated current.
> (B) The rate of energy dissipation.
(C) The mount of work done.
(D) The capacity for doing work.
SET010000002321 N 194. Two 30 Ohm resistors are connected in parallel. What is
their combined resistance?
(A) 60 Ohm
> (B) 15 Ohm
(C) 30 Ohm
(D) 20 Ohm
STCW2ERTR8YRQA N 195. What is the unit for inductance?
(A) Weber
(B) Farad
(C) Coulomb
> (D) Henry
STCW228T1ZF9SUI N 196. A ship's electrical system is usually the so-called "closed
insulation" type. What does this mean?
(A) The system's zero voltage point is connected to the frame of the generator
(B) The system does not have a neutral point
> (C) The system is totally insulated from the ship's hull
(D) The system is totally insulated from the ship's 220 V distribution system
SET010000002363 N 197. Current transformers supply ampere meters and the current
operated coils of instruments with a standard current of either...........
> (A) 5 or 1 Amps.
(B) 20 or 5 Amps.
(C) 2 or 1 Amps.
(D) 20 or 5 milli-amps.
SET010000002223 N 198. Between which points on this schematic diagram of a
fluorescent lamp is the STARTER fitted?
(A) Between points 3 and 4.
> (B) Between points 5 and 6.
(C) Between points 7 and 8.
(D) Between points 9 and 1.
STCW2OAQ5HQ8FD N 199. In a purely resistive circuit what is the phase difference
between voltage and current?
> (A) 0 degrees.
(B) 90 degrees.
(C) 45 degrees.
(D) 180 degrees.
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STCW2QUO15C9GU N 200. What happens in a circuit when the voltage remains
constant and the resistance increases?
(A) The current remains the same.
(B) The current increases by the square of the increase in resistance.
(C) The current increases.
> (D) The current decreases.
SET010000000048 N 201. Which of the following components can be used as an
voltage stabiliser?
(A) An OR gate.
> (B) A zener diode.
(C) A coil.
(D) A PNP transistor.
SET010000000054 N 202. What is component X called?
(A) An integrator.
> (B) An invertor.
(C) A rectifier.
(D) A converter.
SET010000002364 N 203. What is the required minimum Megger test reading for
MCCB' S circuit breakers?
(A) 5 - 8 Megohm
(B) 1 - 3 Megohm
> (C) 4 - 6 Megohm
(D) 7 - 10 Megohm
STCW29THRTVAP5 N 204. Why is the battery maintenance of such Importance?
(A) To ensure there is a continuity of supply to the navigation lights.
(B) To comply with the planned maintenance requirements.
(C) They are an item of survey equipment.
> (D) The batteries are the last resort back-up system.
SET010000000161 N 205. What is component number 3?
(A) A junction diode.
(B) A diac.
(C) a FET transistor.
> (D) A triac.
STCW2W4KU650O2 N 206. If the effective resistance of a circuit is 8 ohm and current
from source is 1.5A what is the M E.M.F.?
(A) 9V
(B) 24V
(C) 6V
> (D) 12V
STCW2B82VJJDGIQ N 207. In series connected resistors which value remains
constant?
(A) Voltage.
(B) Reactance.
> (C) Current.
(D) Resistance.
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SET010000000134 N 208. One kilo-watt is equal to......
(A) 1.50 horse power.
(B) 1.25 horse power.
(C) 2.00 horse power.
> (D) 1.34 horse power.
STCW28RA167ETO N 209. Which law states that the sum of the potential differences
is equal to the sum of the
(A) Ohm's Law
(B) Coulomb's Law
(C) Lenz' Law
> (D) Kirchoff's Voltage Law
SET010000001095 N 210. Which of the two transformers can be used for regulating
the size of voltage E2?
(A) Neither.
> (B) Both.
(C) Number 1.
(D) Number 2.
SET010000000006 N 211. What is the normal output voltage range of an insulation
meter?
(A) Between 200 and 300 Volts
(B) Between 200 and 500 Volts
(C) Between 500 and 800 Volts
> (D) Between 250 and 1000 Volts
SET010000000062 N 212. Choose the correct Boolean expression for the output at D.
(A) D = A * B * C
> (B) D = A+ B + C
(C) D = A + (B * C)
(D) D = A - (B * C)
STCW2MJNK0D4JQ N 213. Using Fleming's Right Hand Rule what does the thumb
indicate?
> (A) Direction of movement of the conductor.
(B) Direction of the magnetic flux.
(C) Direction of the excitation current.
(D) Direction of current in the conductor.
STCW2V03QR73ZJD N 214. On an electrical drawing what symbol represents
Inductance?
(A) R
> (B) L
(C) I
(D) F
SET010000000017 N 215. What is the purpose of a preference load tripping system?
(A) To re-connect essential equipment after a black out.
(B) To disconnect important equipment before a short circuit can cause damage.
(C) To trip a generator if the load becomes too large.
> (D) To disconnect non-essential equipment in case of generator overload.
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STCW29BD66JZVMJ N 216. What is the danger of fitting too high wattage lamps in
flameproof fittings?
> (A) Increase in surface heat of fitting.
(B) Seal could be damaged by extra heat.
(C) Internal heat generated will damage the fitting.
(D) Extra power could overload the cable.
STCW20S08464BZX N 217. What are valence electrons?
(A) Contained in the nucleus.
(B) Orbiting electrons.
(C) Positively charged electrons.
> (D) Outer orbiting electrons.
SET010000000083 N 218. What does this symbol represent?
(A) An American standard NOR gate.
(B) A European standard AND gate.
(C) An American standard AND gate.
> (D) A European standard NAND gate.
SET010000002226 N 219. What is item No 11 called, shown here in this fluorescent
lamp assembly?
(A) The lamp body or lamp box.
> (B) The base.
(C) The lamp fitting or holder.
(D) The starting box or switching box.
STCW2D5JDUWW9I N 220. In the worst case what would be the effect a 25 milli-amps
electric shock?
> (A) Could be fatal
(B) Burn the skin
(C) Give a mild shock
(D) Totally harmless
SET010000000170 N 221. TTL is the abbreviation for a family of.....
(A) Integrated differential circuits.
(B) Integrated analog circuits.
> (C) Integrated digital circuits.
(D) Integrated amplifying circuits.
SET010000000312 N 222. What is the normal operating voltage of a TTL circuit?
(A) 8 volts
(B) 24 volts
> (C) 5 volts
(D) 12 volts
SET010000001092 N 223. What is this component?
(A) A PNP transistor.
> (B) A P channel junction transistor.
(C) An N channel junction transistor.
(D) An NPN transistor.
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SET010000000026 N 224. What does the symbol in the diagram show?
> (A) A circuit that is connected to earth.
(B) A circuit that is connected to earth if a short circuit occurs.
(C) A circuit that is connected to a DC source.
(D) A circuit that is not allowed to be earthed.
SET010000002344 N 225. In an emergency insulation resistance readings lower than
normal can be acceptable, but what would the allowable minimum be?
(A) 0.5 Meg Ohm
> (B) 1.0 Meg Ohm
(C) 10.0 Meg Ohm
(D) 5.0 Meg Ohm
SET010000000311 N 226. Which statement is correct?
(A) A CMOS integrated circuit is a non-digital switching system.
(B) A TTL integrated circuit has a low processing speed.
(C) The TTL family of integrated circuits consume less current than the CMOS family of
integrated circuits.
> (D) The CMOS family of integrated circuits consume less current than the TTL family
of integrated circuits.
SET010000000073 N 227. What does the symbol "A" represent?
> (A) An operational amplifier.
(B) A flip-flop amplifier.
(C) A summing amplifier.
(D) A differential amplifier.
SET010000002365 N 228. What is the purpose of the cable gland in addition to
providing a watertight seal?
(A) To allow minor sliding movements of the cable.
(B) As bulkhead or penetrating plate reinforcement.
(C) To provide a gas tight seal.
> (D) To maintain the mechanical properties of the cable.
SET010000000152 N 229. What is the voltage across A and B?
(A) 18 volts
> (B) 6 volts
(C) 12 volts
(D) - 6 volts
STCW2WUUW62QW N 230. How does the RMS voltage compare to peak voltage?
(A) 0.666 of peak value
(B) 0.777 of peak value
> (C) 0.707 of peak value
(D) 0.805 of peak value
SET010000001105 N 231. Voltage form number 2 represents the output from a DIAC
in a DIAC/TRIAC voltage regulator. What is the voltage used for?
(A) To close the TRIAC.
(B) To reverse the TRIAC voltage.
(C) To fire a light diode.
> (D) To fire the TRIAC.
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STCW2PCAQR4JVW N 232. In an incandescent lamp how much of the energy is
converted to light?
(A) 40%
(B) 80%
> (C) 20%
(D) 60%
SET010000001094 N 233. Which of the two transformers will provide an electrically
insulated voltage E2 from the source voltage E1?
(A) Neither.
(B) Both.
(C) Number 2.
> (D) Number 1.
STCW2TSXVMKF8C N 234. In oil type circuit breakers, what is the purpose of the oil?
(A) Acts as insulation.
(B) To smother the arc.
(C) To release hydrogen gas in the oil will extinguish the arc.
> (D) All of the other options.
STCW2RCXA1QJ8C N 235. What is the amplitude of the AC sin wave?
(A) Cycles/second.
(B) Cycle length.
(C) Phasor value.
> (D) Peak value.
SET010000000018 N 236. What is the purpose of an instrument transformer installed
on the generator main bus-bars?
(A) To prevent bus-bar overload
(B) To measure the generator output voltage
> (C) To measure the generator output current
(D) To measure the temperature of the bus-bar
SET010000000144 N 237. What is the main difference between a relay and a
contactor?
(A) A relay can only operate with DC voltage but a contactor can operate with both DC
and AC.
(B) A contactor is series connected but a relay is parallel connected.
> (C) A contactor is designed to handle heavier loads.
(D) A relay is series connected but a contactor is parallel connected.
SET010000000104 N 238. A flat lead acid battery can be revived by.....
(A) Adding "battery restorer".
(B) Adding distilled water.
> (C) Filling with dilute sulphuric acid and trickle charging.
(D) Trickle charging.
SET010000000050 N 239. What is the circuit shown here used for?
(A) As an rectifier.
(B) To measure a DC current.
> (C) As a voltage regulator.
(D) As an amplifier.
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SET010000000060 N 240. What is the purpose of the circuit shown in the diagram?
(A) To change direction of the motor connected to coil A.
(B) To light the lamp when the coil is de-activated.
> (C) To operate the relay coil A with buttons 1 and 2.
(D) To prevent relay coil A becoming over-heated.
STCW27Q348NRW7 N 241. What term describes the effective value of an alternating
current?
(A) Mean
(B) Peak
(C) Average
> (D) RMS
SET010000000098 N 242. What type of electrolyte is used in a nickel cadmium
battery?
> (A) Potassium hydroxide solution.
(B) Distilled water.
(C) Dilute hydrochloric acid.
(D) Dilute sulphuric acid.
SET010000000149 N 243. Voltage multiplied by current equals......
(A) efficiency.
> (B) power.
(C) resistance.
(D) capacity.
STCW2XP3SI7BHFL N 244. An electrical heater is marked 220 V, 4400 W. What is the
resistance of the heater?
(A) 22 Ohm
(B) 110 Ohm
> (C) 11 Ohm
(D) 220 Ohm
STCW2G3VZQ8QOX N 245. What will happen when an earth fault occurs on one line
of an insulated distribution
> (A) No fuses will trip, the system is isolated from the earth.
(B) The opposite line fuse will trip due overload.
(C) The system will be in overload and both line fuses trip.
(D) The line will short circuit with the earth and the line fuse trips.
SET010000002224 N 246. In this schematic diagram of a fluorescent lamp, through
which points is the electric current absorbed by the lamp during NORMAL operation
(lighting)?
(A) Through points 7 and 8.
(B) Through points 5 and 6.
> (C) Through points 3 and 8.
(D) Through points 3 and 4.
STCW29TPYTTQ7D N 247. Which of these materials can be used to insulate magnetic
flux?
(A) Rubber.
> (B) None of the other options.
(C) Ceramic.
(D) Porcelain.
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STCW2WJCJFWNSG N 248. Except when used as bus-bars, which conductor number
(AWG), or larger should always be stranded?
(A) No 8 AWG
(B) No 10 AWG
(C) No 12 AWG
> (D) No 6 AWG
STCW27W8GT8YI4 N 249. What is the unit of magnetic flux?
(A) Coulomb
(B) Farad
> (C) Weber
(D) Henry
STCW253PB2OVYU N 250. Which of the following is most likely to cause an earth
indication?
(A) A switched off motor has developed a short circuit.
(B) Emergency generator, which is on stand-by, has been splashed with seawater.
(C) Earth fault on the navigation lights.
> (D) A deck fitting has been affected by seawater.
STCW2IGY3LBAC42 N 251. What is the wire made from in an HRC fuse?
(A) Tungsten
> (B) Silver
(C) Platinum
(D) Nickel
STCW2NVSQFTCZ5 N 252. In the formula e = B l ØSin. What does 'e' represent?
(A) Maximum voltage
> (B) Instantaneous voltage
(C) RMS voltage
(D) Average voltage
STCW2GOWJZ5YLD N 253. What causes the EMF variation in an AC alternator?
(A) Changing polarity.
(B) Flux density.
(C) Velocity of conductor cutting flux.
> (D) Component of velocity at 90° to flux.
STCW29OFVOA163 N 254. When both a fuse and breaker are used on one circuit,
when will the fuse blow?
(A) A break in the motor winding.
(B) An earth fault.
> (C) A very high short circuit current.
(D) Continuous moderately high over-current.
STCW220OMYD2Q7 N 255. Why must each voltage system have it's own earth fault
lamps?
(A) To accurately locate the earth fault
(B) In case of failure of one set
> (C) Earth faults are not transmitted through the transformers
(D) To make tracing the earth easier
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SET010000000158 N 256. This drawing shows the structure of a.........
(A) FET transistor.
(B) light activated SRC.
> (C) bipolar transistor.
(D) diode.
SET010000000045 N 257. An electrical heater is marked 220 V, 4400 W. What is the
resistance of the heater?
(A) 220 Ohm
(B) 22 Ohm
(C) 110 Ohm
> (D) 11 Ohm
STCW27N5D0QZPW N 258. What is the required minimum Megger test reading for
MCCB' S circuit breakers?
(A) 1 - 3 Megohm
> (B) 4 - 6 Megohm
(C) 7 - 10 Megohm
(D) 5 - 8 Megohm
SET010000000303 N 259. What is the name and application of this component?
(A) A transistor for high power.
(B) A diode for light emitting applications.
> (C) A diode for high power applications.
(D) A high frequency diode.
SET010000000304 N 260. What is the name of this component?
(A) A low power diode.
(B) A high power half-wave rectifier.
> (C) A high power transistor.
(D) A high power diode.
STCW2E5HR8HG4S N 261. What danger is associated with excess shaft magnetism?
(A) Arcing at commutator.
> (B) Damage to shaft bearing surfaces.
(C) Insulation breakdown.
(D) Failure of the generator to self excite.
STCW2LWGTGAQ1 N 262. What gases are present in the modern incandescent
lamp?
(A) Vacuum.
(B) Argon and neon.
(C) Neon and Nitrogen.
> (D) Argon and Nitrogen.
STCW2F4CQATBH0 N 263. What is the electrolyte in a conventional lead/acid
battery?
(A) Distilled water.
(B) Dilute Hydrochloric acid.
> (C) Dilute Sulphuric acid.
(D) Potassium hydroxide.
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SET010000001799 N 264. The pressostat shown in the picture controls the cut-in/cut-
out of a pump. To what part of the pump's electric motor would this be connected?
(A) An overload relay.
> (B) An auxiliary relay.
(C) The timer.
(D) The main contactor.
SET010000000009 N 265. Which of the following statements is correct?
(A) The resistance of a human body is unaffected by applied voltage.
> (B) The resistance of a human body decreases if the applied voltage is increased.
(C) The resistance of a human body is unaffected by humidity.
(D) The resistance of a human body increases in a humid atmosphere.
SET010000000023 N 266. What does the symbol in the diagram show?
(A) A rectification diode.
(B) A zener transistor.
> (C) A zener diode.
(D) A regulating diode.
STCW23P7HFLXCW N 267. Which law governs the relationship between potential
difference and current?
(A) Coulomb's law
(B) Kirchoff's current law
(C) Lenz' law
> (D) Ohm's law
STCW2PWQY91MV N 268. On an electrical drawing what symbol represents
impedance?
> (A) L
(B) Z
(C) R
(D) I
STCW2JSNNR2IN6V N 269. What law states that induced EMF always opposes the
change producing it?
(A) Fleming
> (B) Lenz
(C) Faraday
(D) Coulomb
STCW2QRVVYYXXF N 270. How will an earth fault be noticed in an insulated
distribution system?
(A) The voltage will drop
(B) The fuse located in the system's neutral point will blow
(C) The fuse in the faulty circuit will blow
> (D) The system insulation meter will indicate a drop in resistance
STCW2WILJE8BFY0 N 271. If magnet pole faces are 3cm X 4cm and have flux
density of 0.417T, what is the flux?
(A) 0.55mWb
> (B) 0.5mWb
(C) 0.4mWb
(D) 0.7mWb
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STCW2T83U1VHFW N 272. Which of the following is a requirement for the Navigation
lighting distribution board?
> (A) An alternate supply must be available.
(B) Indicator lamps must be in series with the navigation light.
(C) Fuse located on the main switchboard.
(D) Alarm must sound in the engine room.
STCW2G4UF9LWUK N 273. What is the maximum allowable temperature for normal
Class A insulation type?
> (A) 55 degree C
(B) 80 degree C
(C) 105 degree C
(D) 45 degree C
SET010000000302 N 274. What type of component is this?
> (A) A resistor.
(B) A capacitor.
(C) A variable resistor.
(D) A diode.
SET010000000029 N 275. What does the symbol in the picture show?
> (A) An OR gate.
(B) A NOR gate.
(C) An AND gate.
(D) A NAND gate.
SET010000002279 N 276. What is the resistance of a heating element of 2 kWatt, 220
Volt?
(A) 44 Ohm
(B) 11 Ohm
> (C) 24.2 Ohm
(D) 9.09 Ohm
ES-02-Electrical Installations and Associated Dangers
Question Code Question
SET010000004214 N 1. Concerning modern 13 amp square pin electric plugs which of
the following statements is true?
(A) The fuse is at the neutral connection.
(B) The neutral wire is coloured brown.
> (C) The earth wire goes to the centre top connection.
(D) The live wire is coloured blue.
SET010000004227 N 2. Onboard modern ships the main electrical power circuits are
served by.............
(A) 220 volts.
(B) 110 volts.
> (C) 440 volts.
(D) 220 volts.
N 3. An electrical breaker is defined as which of the following?
(A) A device for changing voltage.
(B) A circuit for producing D.C. from A.C.
(C) An isolating switch.
> (D) A device that acts as a fuse as well as a switch.
SET010000000116 N 4. The electrolyte in a charged lead acid battery consists of
water and................
(A) hydrochloric acid..
(B) potassium hydroxide.
(C) muriatic acid.
> (D) dilute sulphuric acid.
SET010000004217 N 5. If excessive current flows in a circuit which of the following
automatically isolates the circuit
(A) The ammeter.
(B) The isolating switch.
(C) The rectifier.
> (D) The fuse.
SET010000004216 N 6. Which of the following would be powered by 440 volts A.C. on
a modern ship?
(A) Emergency generator starter motors.
> (B) Electric motors running pumps.
(C) Accommodation lighting.
(D) Alarm panels.
SET010000004201 N 7. The main switchboard on a ship is usually situated in which of
the following places?
(A) The accommodation.
> (B) The Machinery Control Room.
(C) The Bridge.
(D) The alternator flat.
SET010000004199 N 8. On board ship an electrical transformer is used to...............
(A) isolate a circuit automatically.
> (B) change A.C. voltage from one value to another.
(C) change D.C. voltage from one value to another.
(D) produce D.C. from A.C.
SET010000004225 N 9. Watts are a measurement of............
> (A) electrical power.
(B) electrical pressure.
(C) resistance.
(D) electricity flow.
SET010000002225 N 10. In this picture of a very commonly used lamp, what are items
No. 10?
> (A) The end fittings.
(B) The starting ends.
(C) The armature fixtures.
(D) The ignition plugs.
SET010000004208 N 11. When wiring a modern 13 amp square pin electric plug which
colour wire is attached to live
(A) Black
(B) Yellow and green
> (C) Brown
(D) Blue
SET010000004213 N 12. Ohms are a measure of which of the following?
(A) The quantity of electricity flowing along a conductor.
(B) The pressure required to drive the electricity through a conductor.
(C) Electrical power in a generator circuit.
> (D) A conductor's resistance to electricity flowing along it.
SET010000004226 N 13. Behind the main switchboard are copper bars carrying
electrical current. These are called...........
(A) batteries.
> (B) busbars.
(C) transformers.
(D) breakers.
SET010000004224 N 14. A valve which is operated by an electric circuit is called
a..........
> (A) solenoid valve.
(B) thermostatic valve.
(C) motorized valve.
(D) breaker.
SET010000004207 N 15. The instrument used to measure electrical insulation is
called............
(A) an ammeter.
> (B) a megger.
(C) a motormeter.
(D) a voltmeter.
SET010000002229 N 16. What is item No. 14 as shown here in this fluorescent lamp
assembly?
> (A) The starter.
(B) The light switch.
(C) The reset button.
(D) The automatic fuse.
SET010000002317 N 17. What are the prime movers that can be used to drive
medium to large size industrial alternators?
(A) Steam turbines.
> (B) Any of the other options.
(C) Gas or hydraulic turbines.
(D) Internal combustion engines.
SET010000004197 N 18. On a motorship whilst in port electrical power is provided
by....................
(A) shaft alternators.
(B) turbo alternators.
(C) batteries.
> (D) diesel generators.
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SET010000002227 N 19. What is the proper name of the lamp shown here item No.
12?
> (A) A TL fluorescent lamp.
(B) A FX neon lamp.
(C) A SL daylight saver lamp.
(D) A GE ballast lamp.
SET010000004194 N 20. Which of the following duties would NOT be served by
primary batteries?
(A) Emergency generator starting.
(B) Emergency lighting.
> (C) The powering of hand torches.
(D) Low voltage systems such as telephones.
SET010000004219 N 21. 220 volts would supply which of the following on a modern
ship?
(A) Purifiers.
(B) Large main pumps.
> (C) Engine room lighting.
(D) Main air compressors.
SET010000004222 N 22. Busbars are........
(A) special types of fuse.
(B) electrical switchboards.
> (C) copper bars carrying electrical current.
(D) devices for changing voltage.
SET010000004223 N 23. When changing a fuse care must be taken NOT to.....
(A) have the engineer check the equipment.
> (B) fit a higher capacity fuse.
(C) isolate the supply.
(D) discard the blown fuse.
SET010000004206 N 24. The name given to the force that drives electrical current is
which of the following?
(A) Amperes.
(B) Ohms.
(C) Watts.
> (D) Voltage.
SET010000004204 N 25. The piece of electrical equipment used for changing a
voltage, up or down, is called
(A) a switch.
(B) a circuit breaker.
> (C) a transformer.
(D) a fuse.
SET010000004218 N 26. When wiring a modern 13 amp square pin electric plug which
colour wire is attached to earth?
(A) Black
(B) Blue
(C) Brown
> (D) Yellow and green
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SET010000004229 N 27. A conductor's electrical current is measured in..........
> (A) Amperes.
(B) Watts.
(C) Volts.
(D) Ohms.
SET010000004205 N 28. The charge in a lead acid battery can be measured with
which of the following?
(A) An ammeter.
(B) A thermometer.
(C) A wattmeter.
> (D) A hydrometer.
SET010000004198 N 29. A small electrical circuit can be used to switch on a larger
circuit with which of the following
(A) A transformer.
(B) A busbar.
> (C) A relay.
(D) A breaker.
SET010000004200 N 30. Which of the following statements about shaft alternators is
true?
(A) Shaft alternators produce the electrical power on steamships.
(B) Shaft alternators produce direct current.
(C) They are only found on ships powered by slow speed diesel engines.
> (D) They produce the electrical power when a ship powered by medium speed
diesels is at sea.
SET010000004220 N 31. On board modern ships the majority of the lights are
powered by...............
> (A) 220 volts.
(B) 440 volts.
(C) 50 volts.
(D) 110 volts.
SET010000004221 N 32. When wiring a modern 13 amp square pin electric plug which
colour wire is attached to neutral?
(A) Black
> (B) Blue
(C) Brown
(D) Yellow and green
SET010000004212 N 33. Which of the following statements about electrical fuses is
true?
(A) When a fuse fails it is necessary to replace it immediately.
(B) After a fuse has failed it restores the current automatically once the fault has been
found.
> (C) Fuses protect circuits and people from excess current automatically.
(D) A regularly failing fuse should be replaced with one of a high rating.
SET010000004228 N 34. A hydrometer is used to measure..............
(A) the acid content of a battery.
(B) the water content of the battery.
(C) the internal temperature of a battery.
> (D) the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte.
EM-07-Operate Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Question Code Question
SET010000002328 N 1. Two 3 phase 4160 Volt, 60 Hz alternators are operated in
parallel. The total load of the system is 1050 kW with power factor 0.75 lagging. If
alternator No 1 is carrying 700 kW at 80 % power factor lagging ...............
(A) the Power Factor of alternator No 2 is lagging 0.7064.
(B) the Power Factor of alternator No 2 is lagging 0.7352.
(C) the Power Factor of alternator No 2 is lagging 0.6914.
> (D) the Power Factor of alternator No 2 is lagging 0.658.
SET010000002385 N 2. In this drawing, the triangle marked "A" represents..............
> (A) an operational amplifier.
(B) a current converter.
(C) an analog converter.
(D) an ampere-differential transmitter.
SETS10WGAI7URC2 N 3. Why are high-value resistors installed across the terminals
of high voltage capacitors?
(A) To prevent condensation and arcing.
(B) To stabilize the output voltage and current.
> (C) To drain the charge and reduce shock hazards.
(D) To absorb transient high currents.
SET010000002391 N 4. For this PID controller to act only as a P (proportional)
controller, what should be the arrangement of restricting valves R1 and R2?
(A) R1 closed, R2 closed
(B) R1 closed, R2 fully open
> (C) R1 fully open, R2 closed
(D) R1 fully open, R2 fully open
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SETS1ROGEWX4O N 5. With one alternator on load, the main air start compressor
starts up, overloading the alternator. What will happen initially?
(A) The alternator low voltage trip will operate.
(B) The generator overload trip will prevent the compressor from starting.
(C) The overload trip will operate and trip the alternator off the switchboard.
> (D) Non-essential circuits will be tripped off the switchboard.
SET010000002403 N 6. The potential of this thermocouple bridge is zero if all
connections are kept at the same temperature. Why is the indication of the
potentiometer zero?
(A) Because of the second balancing couple B.
> (B) Because the connections in A and B and in C and D are opposed
(C) Because A and B couples are opposed.
(D) Because of the copper (Cu) calibration wiring connected to C and D.
SET010000002400 N 7. The function of this measuring system is to....
(A) convert Field Effect Transistor readings into a temperature reading.
(B) convert Wheatstone Bridge readings into remote pressure readings.
> (C) convert an electric temperature measurement into a pneumatic signal.
(D) convert a digital signal into a pressure.
SETS18XZOSRYLQ N 8. Which type of motor behaves as though it were a
transformer; (the primary is the stationary winding, and the secondary is the rotating
element)?
(A) A shunt-wound DC motor.
(B) A compound-wound DC motor.
> (C) A 3-phase induction motor.
(D) A 3-phase synchronous motor.
SET010000002294 N 9. In these integrator circuits the air flow through the restrictor
and the current through the resistance....................
> (A) decreases with time.
(B) is negative.
(C) increases with time.
(D) remains constant.
SET010000002204 N 10. What control equipment drawing is shown here?
(A) An electric differentiating amplifier.
> (B) An electric P-controller.
(C) An electric temperature measurement scanner.
(D) An electric pressure transmitter system.
SETS1MT12H37AO N 11. A DC shunt generator is running at normal speed. If the field
resistance is increased, what happens to the generated output voltage?
(A) Increases and remains higher.
(B) Remains the same for all values of 'R' .
(C) Decreases momentarily then returns to normal.
> (D) Decreases and remains lower.
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SET010000002277 N 12. A six pole asynchronous motor is fed from a 60 Hz circuit
and has a slip of 5 %. What is the motor speed?
(A) 1560 RPM
> (B) 1140 RPM
(C) 960 RPM
(D) 1720 RPM
SET010000002288 N 13. A 3-phase 60 cycle motor delivers 50 HP to a pump (shaft
output). What is the torque if the RPM is 1176 RPM?
> (A) 223 pound-feet
(B) 250 pound-feet
(C) 175 pound-feet
(D) 275 pound-feet
SET010000000055 N 14. What will be the binary output at E?
(A) 1 1
(B) 1
> (C) 0
(D) 1 0
SET010000000313 N 15. Which of these formulas is used to calculate capacitive
reactance (Xc)?
(A) D
> (B) B
(C) A
(D) C
SET010000000040 N 16. What is the function of the circuit shown here?
(A) Three phase AC converter.
(B) DC to AC voltage converter.
(C) Three phase oscillator.
> (D) Three phase rectifier.
SET010000002399 N 17. The three conductor system used by Wheatstone Bridge lay-
outs is intended to provide....
(A) balancing of the bridge by very high or very low temperatures.
(B) conversion of an electrical signal into a pneumatic signal.
(C) zero setting at all times by variable resistances to be measured.
> (D) compensation for changing conductor resistance by changing temperature.
SET010000002401 N 18. The resistance characteristic of Platinum is linear. The
resistance characteristic of Nickel is non-linear. How can the characteristic of Nickel be
made linear?
(A) By fitting another resistance in series
(B) By using a three-wire system Wheatstone Bridge
> (C) By fitting another resistance in parallel
(D) By fitting a compensation cable
SETS1TCEGUBKSD N 19. Of the following conditions, which is most likely to cause a
"flame proof" designation to become invalid?
(A) Intermittent operation at high temperatures.
(B) Operation of a motor without any time-delay fusing.
(C) Frequent overloading of internal insulation.
> (D) Severe corrosion or damage to the enclosure housing.
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SETS1T8ND185V9P N 20. What is the effect on an AC induction motor if it is loaded to
110% of rated capacity?
(A) Speeds up slightly to compensate for increased loading torque.
(B) Motor speed slows, overheats and damages the rotor windings.
(C) Current does not increase but the motor slows down slightly.
> (D) Draws higher than rated current, remains at near-normal speed.
SET010000000171 N 21. What does this symbol represent?
(A) A digital amplifier.
(B) A binary register.
> (C) A binary flip-flop.
(D) A differential trigger.
SET010000001818 N 22. The second potentiometer of this electric command system
is located in the steering gear. What moves this potentiometer?
(A) The telemotor.
(B) The rudder angle indicator.
(C) The eccentric pushrod on the HELE-SHAW pump.
> (D) The rudder position via the trunion connection.
SET010000002370 N 23. These graphs are, left, the step input and, right, the output
response of a controller. What characteristics are shown?
> (A) The integrator characteristics.
(B) The controller response output characteristics.
(C) The PI characteristics.
(D) The integrator differential characteristics.
SET010000000164 N 24. An ideal operational amplifier is characterised by.....
(A) limited open loop voltage gain.
(B) infinite output impedance.
> (C) infinite input impedance.
(D) limited bandwidth.
SET010000002311 N 25. The size of any electrical conductor should be such that in
practice, the voltage drop at full load will not exceed.....
(A) 1 %
> (B) 2 %
(C) 5 %
(D) 3 %
SET010000002270 N 26. A six-pole asynchronous motor is connected to a power
supply with a frequency of 50 Hz. If the rotor bar frequency is 2.3 Hz, what will be the
speed of the motor?
(A) 912 RPM
(B) 972 RPM
> (C) 954 RPM
(D) 928 RPM
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SET010000002387 N 27. Fitting a restriction R1 in the supply to the proportional
feedback of this PID controller ensures that for an initial small variation on the input, the
initial response on the output will be......
(A) zero.
(B) very weak.
> (C) strong.
(D) proportional.
SET010000000051 N 28. What will be the binary output at A?
(A) 1 1
(B) 1
> (C) 0
(D) 1 0
SET010000002371 N 29. For which type of controller are the input and output
characteristics shown here?
(A) A pneumatic indicating controller.
(B) A PI differentiating controller.
(C) A pressure indicating controller.
> (D) A proportional integrating controller.
SET010000002221 N 30. Here 'S' is the support point in the middle of pivoting arm
'AB'. For a given increase in water level the valve is opened by the same distance,
therefore the amplification is 1. What will happen if b = 2 x a?
(A) The water will drop twice as fast in the tank
(B) The amplification is increased by 50 %
> (C) The valve will open twice the distance of the increased level
(D) The process will not longer working
SET010000002295 N 31. What is the difference in function between these electrical
and the pneumatic integrators?
(A) The electric integrator is slower
> (B) None
(C) They work in opposite directions
(D) The pneumatic integrator is slower
SET010000000076 N 32. Indicate the correct characteristic of the amplifier "A".
> (A) A voltage gain greater than 100,000
(B) An input impedance lower than 1,000 Ohm
(C) A frequency range less than 1kHz
(D) An output impedance greater than 10,000 Ohm
SET010000002386 N 33. Which resistor determines the proportional band on this
electronic proportional integrating controller?
> (A) R3
(B) R1
(C) Rf
(D) R2
SETS1MFSWPUXIY N 34. The rotational speed (rpm) of a 3-phase squirrel-cage
induction motor is varied by...
(A) changing stator winding connections from delta to star.
(B) shunting the stator windings with a 3-phase impedance.
> (C) varying the frequency of the applied input voltage.
(D) connecting a variable resistance in the rotor windings.
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SET010000002361 N 35. If the prime mover of an alternator is a diesel engine, what
should the Reverse Power Relay's pick up setting be?
> (A) 5 - 12 %
(B) 8 - 10 %
(C) 5 - 10 %
(D) 10 - 15 %
SETS1SOPW7OBK N 36. During parallel operation of two or more AC alternators, a
failure of one of the prime-movers will not cause the associated alternator to be
"motored" due to the action of...
(A) the automatic voltage regulator (AVR).
> (B) the reverse power protection relay.
(C) the constant speed (isochronous) governor.
(D) the overcurrent protection relay.
SET010000002402 N 37. Item No 2 of this Wheatstone Bridge is.....
(A) the field wire fed by amplifier A
(B) the field balance indicating field wire of amplifier output
> (C) the thermal resistance fed by the output of amplifier A
(D) the feed-back coil fed by amplifier A
SET010000002367 N 38. The characteristics shown here indicate a ramp input on the
left together with the corresponding output on the right of.................
> (A) a pure integrator.
(B) a proportional controller.
(C) a proportional integrating controller.
(D) a pure differentiator.
SET010000002330 N 39. Alternator (A) 100 kVA runs parallel with alternator (B) 125
kVA, both are 3 phase, 240 V, 60 Hz. The load of A is 60 kW, 90% power factor and
the load of B is 80 kW, 70 % power factor. What is the total load?
(A) 458.8 Amps
(B) 416.8 Amps
(C) 472.8 Amps
> (D) 429.8 Amps
SET010000002394 N 40. How is the differentiating action of this PID controller
obtained?
(A) By C and R2
> (B) By C and R1
(C) By C and RL
(D) By C and R3
SET010000002393 N 41. In the output characteristics (right) of this controller, which
response lines are clearly shown
> (A) The proportional, integration and differentiation.
(B) The proportional, variation and integration.
(C) The output, variation and differentiation.
(D) The proportional output, offset and integration.
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SET010000002359 N 42. The pick up and the time settings of reverse power relays are
adjustable. If the prime mover of the alternator is a steam turbine what is the trip level
setting?
(A) 6 - 7 %
(B) 0.5 - 1 %
(C) 4 - 6 %
> (D) 2 - 3 %
SET010000002388 N 43. For which control instrument are these the input (left) and the
output or response (right) characteristics?
(A) A pressure differentiator.
> (B) A proportional differentiating controller.
(C) A pneumatic differentiating controller.
(D) A pressure controlling data register.
SET010000000172 N 44. What is a high-pass filter?
(A) A circuit that will limit resistance.
> (B) A circuit that will only pass high frequency signals.
(C) A circuit that blocks a high voltage.
(D) A circuit that will only pass a high voltage.
SET010000002392 N 45. For which kind of controller are the input and output
characteristics shown here?
(A) A pneumatic differential summator
> (B) A proportional integrating-differentiating controller
(C) A pressure indicating controller
(D) A proportional indicating differentiator
SETS1CYW0ATH3E N 46. If capacitive reactance is greater than inductive reactance
then..
(A) the power factor will be unity.
(B) none of the other answers will apply.
(C) the voltage will lead the current.
> (D) the current will lead the voltage.
SET010000002283 N 47. A star connected induction motor operates on 220 V with
power factor 0.7 and efficiency of 82 %. Its output is 8 HP. What is the phase, current
and voltage?
(A) I phase is 22.7 Ampere, phase voltage is 127 Volt.
(B) I phase is 15.8 Ampere, phase voltage is 220 Volt.
> (C) I phase is 27.3 Ampere, phase voltage is 127 Volt.
(D) I phase is 12.8 Ampere , phase voltage is 220 Volt.
SET010000002037 N 48. How is the set pressure (opening pressure) adjusted on the
cylinder head safety valve of a diesel engine?
(A) By adjusting the distance of the valve cone.
> (B) By adjusting the spring pressure.
(C) By adjusting the lift height of the spindle.
(D) By fitting distance washers.
SET010000000039 N 49. From the sample diagrams shown, choose the correct
voltage waveform measured across the load.
(A) 4
> (B) 3
(C) 1
(D) 2
N 50. An induction motor operating in a "no load" condition has...
(A) a very low stator voltage.
(B) very high slip.
(C) a very high power factor.
> (D) a very low power factor.
SETS1XVNUF9DMM N 51. As a percentage of normal across-the-line starting current,
a star-delta starter limits starting current for a 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor to
a value of...
(A) 50% of across-the-line starting current.
(B) 70% of across-the-line starting current.
> (C) 33% of across-the-line starting current.
(D) 20% of across-the-line starting current.
EM-08-Maintain Electrical & Electronic Equipment
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SETS1DQMHXDY3S N 1. What is wrong with the schematic of the three-phase
rectifier circuit shown?
(A) Diodes 3 and 4 are reversed.
(B) Diodes 5 and 6 are reversed.
(C) Diodes 1 and 2 are reversed.
> (D) Output polarity is incorrect.
SETS154EBTIYEE9 N 2. The minimum acceptable resistance between the stator
winding and earth of a large 3-phase induction motor would be...
(A) 1,000 Ohms
(B) 100,000,000 Ohms
(C) 100,000 Ohms
> (D) 1,000,000 Ohms
SETS10DCVM9U6M N 3. What is the advantage of a delta-star wound transformer?
(A) Can transform higher loads.
(B) Allows cycle changing.
> (C) Allows an earthed secondary winding.
(D) Allows an earthed primary winding.
SETS1XBAUZM9OT N 4. Why is PVC (polyvinylchloride) electrical insulation not used
for marine applications?
(A) PVC distorts under mechanical pressure and will lose it's water-tightness in a
pressure-type cable gland.
(B) PVC melts at 150 deg C, and emits toxic fumes when burned.
> (C) All of the other answers are reasons for not using PVC insulation in marine
(D) PVC tends to crack at the lower temperatures which may be encountered during
the normal trade of a vessel.
SETS1A9HDZS04ZH N 5. How will the terminal voltage of a lead-acid cell in good
condition change between no-load and light-load conditions?
> (A) It should remain about constant.
(B) It should fall 15-25 percent.
(C) It should fall initially then stabilise at about 10% lower.
(D) It should rise 10-25 percent.
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SETS1OU8OS94VS N 6. An earth fault occurring outside the machinery spaces, on
the secondary voltage supply...
(A) is not important and will not affect other electrical equipment.
> (B) will be indicated by the appropriate earth detecting lamps on the main
switchboard.
(C) cannot be detected by the engine room earth detection system.
(D) will be indicated at the branch circuit breaker panel.
SETS19ZONTMXPF N 7. Why is the "peak inverse voltage" rating of a P-N junction
diode an important value?
> (A) It determines the maximum voltage value which the diode is guaranteed to block.
(B) It is directly related to the maximum current the diode is designed to carry.
(C) It determines the maximum ambient temperature in which the diode may be
operated.
(D) It determines the maximum inverse ripple voltage which the diode will provide.
SETS145J0USYUQC N 8. How is a zener diode different from an ordinary rectifier
diode?
> (A) The zener diode usually operates with a reverse voltage.
(B) The zener diode can carry greater forward currents than a rectifier diode.
(C) The zener diode can operate at higher temperatures than a rectifier diode.
(D) The zener diode has a much higher forward voltage drop.
SETS1YTIE2OUZPJ N 9. When testing the stator windings of an AC electric motor with
a megger, a low resistance reading on an individual winding indicates...
(A) an open circuit coil.
> (B) good continuity of the coil.
(C) poor insulation on the coil.
(D) accumulation of dirt on the coil insulation.
SETS18OIMZSZ1LR N 10. A Wheatstone Bridge is used to measure an unknown
resistance in relation to what?
> (A) A known resistance.
(B) A current imbalance.
(C) A voltage drop.
(D) The current in the circuit.
SETS1WE9OSISMD N 11. What happens when resistance is added in series with the
field coil of a DC shunt-wound motor?
(A) Motor speed decreases.
(B) Field current increases.
(C) Armature current decreases.
> (D) Motor speed increases.
SETS1IDK5UH7QSG N 12. The circuit shown here is an example of a...
(A) Simple astablemultivibrator.
(B) Common-base DC amplifier.
(C) RC load oscillator.
> (D) Common-emitter AC amplifier.
SETS1PZQLZ9WI5H N 13. If the governor of the diesel engine driving an alternator
malfunctions, which safety device will trip the main breaker?
(A) The overload trip.
(B) The reverse current trip.
> (C) The high/low frequency trip.
(D) The under voltage trip.
SETS1K44D3UIDCA N 14. What is the purpose of a two-winding iron-core
transformer?
(A) To raise or lower DC voltages.
(B) To change AC voltage to DC voltage.
(C) To raise or lower AC voltages.
> (D) To raise, lower, or isolate AC voltages.
SETS107VVHN65IE N 15. What is the purpose of a thermistor or an RTD which is
embedded in an alternator winding?
(A) To detect an overload condition on the windings.
(B) To equalize the three phase voltages.
> (C) To monitor internal temperature.
(D) To monitor insulation resistance.
SETS1V4PZY586TL N 16. Given A=0 and B=1 for the 2-input digital logic gate shown.
What happens to the output if both inputs are negated (changed to the opposite
value)?
(A) The output goes from 0 to 1.
> (B) The output remains the same.
(C) The output retains a value of 0.
(D) The output goes from 1 to 0.
SETS1H7IODJF5KK N 17. What is the basic moving-coil instrument designed to
measure?
(A) DC voltage.
(B) AC voltage.
> (C) DC current.
(D) AC current.
SETS1WP022XVME N 18. If you suspected that the preferential trips were not
operating correctly, how would you test them?
(A) By raising the alternator frequency.
(B) By raising the alternator voltage.
> (C) By loading up the alternator.
(D) By lowering the alternator voltage.
SETS1LHX3EQHWX N 19. The operation of an electric motor under continuous small
overload conditions would usually result in...
(A) damage to the insulation of the motor windings.
> (B) the thermal overload protection tripping the motor.
(C) the breaker tripping.
(D) the fuse blowing.
SETS1O20260QGP N 20. When connecting to shore power, what would be the most
reasonable value to set on the vessel's "shore power" circuit breaker?
(A) A setting equal to 100% of the rating of the shore supply fuses.
(B) A setting equal to about 110% of the rating of the shore supply fuses.
> (C) A setting equal to about 90% of the rating of the shore supply fuses.
(D) The maximum setting allowed for the circuit breaker's frame size.
SETS1DDZDT1ISPZ N 21. What is a likely result if one of the two rectifier diodes,
shown here, becomes short
(A) The peak output voltage will be half the normal value.
(B) The output will be a full-wave rectified AC voltage.
(C) The circuit will operate as a half-wave rectifier.
> (D) The second rectifier diode will fail due to over-current.
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SETS1RJD0HMH27 N 22. What does the "Interrupt Capacity" rating (measured in
amps) for a fuse or circuit breaker indicate?
(A) The maximum current the fuse or circuit breaker can block in the open condition.
> (B) The maximum current the fuse or breaker can safely interrupt during a short
circuit without rupturing or blowing apart.
(C) The average current the fuse can handle without causing an arc which would ignite
a flammable mixture.
(D) The maximum current which the circuit breaker or fuse can withstand and continue
to operate.
SETS16CRJBZJ8ER N 23. What does the abbreviation "DPDT" stand for on an
electrical circuit diagram?
(A) Duplex-pole double-terminal.
> (B) Double-pole double-throw.
(C) Direct-power differential-transformer.
(D) Double-pole duplex-terminal.
SETS1E3MMGG5IP N 24. When testing the stator windings of an AC electric motor to
earth, a low resistance reading on an individual winding indicates...
(A) an open circuit coil.
> (B) poor insulation on the coil.
(C) good continuity of the coil.
(D) accumulation of dirt on the coil insulation.
SETS189GEKXGH5 N 25. This diagram is a schematic drawing for a full-wave bridge
rectifier circuit. Which one of the diodes is drawn incorrectly in reverse position?
(A) Diode 1.
(B) Diode 3.
(C) Diode 2.
> (D) Diode 4.
SETS1W6Q1D2IPJ6 N 26. If a small cargo vessel is not equipped with an emergency
generator it is an acceptable situation only...
(A) if the main propulsion and steering can be maintained from the emergency battery
supply.
(B) when all of the main generators are started by independent batteries.
(C) if one of the generators can be started by independent batteries.
> (D) if it is possible to start one of the generators by hand.
SETS1JRPFC73QDI N 27. The main purpose of the capacitor shown in the half-wave
rectifier circuit shown here is to...
(A) limit output voltage to a safe value.
> (B) limit voltage fluctuations from the output terminals.
(C) limit current fluctuations from the output terminals.
(D) limit output current to a safe value.
SETS1563NI1IHWH N 28. When troubleshooting electronic equipment, the FIRST step
to be taken before testing the circuit voltage is to...
(A) set the meter to the lowest range.
(B) check the current flow through the circuit.
(C) remove the suspected component.
> (D) check the voltage supply from the power source.
SETS1A0CWVGXW6 N 29. What is the result if one of the two rectifier diodes, shown
here, becomes open circuited?
(A) The peak output voltage will be half the normal value.
(B) The transformer secondary will overheat.
> (C) The circuit will operate as a half-wave rectifier.
(D) The output will become an AC voltage.
SETS1ESHARKQXW N 30. What are some of the primary factors in determining the
size and type of electrical power cable used for an installation?
(A) Amperage capacity, withstand capacity, and breakdown voltage.
(B) Capacitance to ground, series inductance, and resistance.
(C) Surge impedance, ambient temperature, and insulation colour.
> (D) Amperage capacity, ambient temperature, and voltage drop.
SETS1LGV4RQZ80 N 31. A 440 V AC shipboard system power cable carries a rating
of 0.6kV/1.0kV. What does this dual voltage rating mean?
(A) Maximum voltage with no current is 1000 V and the maximum voltage at full current
is 600 V.
> (B) Maximum voltage to ground is 600 V and the maximum voltage between
conductors is 1000 V.
(C) Maximum voltage at 50 Hz is 1000 V and the maximum voltage at 60 Hz is 600 V.
(D) Maximum voltage at 0 deg C is 1000 V and the maximum voltage at 45 deg C is
600
SETS1GFWDIYNAD N 32. Before using a multi meter to measure an unknown
resistance you should...
(A) change the meter's batteries.
(B) centre the meter's pointer at infinity.
> (C) short the test leads and calibrate the meter.
(D) adjust the meter's pointer to mid-scale.
SETS1I7JW14T2YJ N 33. If an AC alternator is supplying power at an unacceptably
low power factor, what protection device would operate?
> (A) The overcurrent trip.
(B) The reverse power trip.
(C) The overspeed trip.
(D) The low voltage trip.
SETS1VIEDUIS5VU N 34. The purpose of a heatsink when it is used in conjunction
with a diode is to...
(A) prevent excessive heat loss from the diode.
(B) stabilise the diode output.
> (C) prevent the diode from overheating.
(D) prevent excessive heat from entering the diode.
SETS14J0EPHCNR9 N 35. If an electrical solenoid fails to activate when the coil is
energised, this could be due to...
(A) the residual magnetism of the contact faces.
(B) dirty contact faces.
> (C) low voltage to the coil.
(D) low spring pressure.
SETS16LOIFH2PCF N 36. What factor or factors determines whether a transformer is
a step-up or step-down type?
(A) Current in the secondary.
(B) All of these factors.
(C) Voltage across the primary.
> (D) Turns ratio.
SETS1AH096VK0E0 N 37. Given A=0 and B=0 for the 2-input digital logic gate shown.
What happens to the output if both inputs are negated (changed to the opposite
value)?
(A) The output goes from 0 to 1.
(B) The output remains the same.
(C) The output retains a value of 0.
> (D) The output goes from 1 to 0.
SETS1ZWQAL9FF1 N 38. Which statement is true about the AC linear amplifier stage
shown?
(A) The output voltage amplification depends only on the ratio of the value of C2 to C1.
(B) The value of Rc must be much higher than the value of Rb for linear operation.
(C) Vin must be greater than the +V supply voltage for proper linear operation.
> (D) C1 and C2 prevent DC currents from entering or leaving the amplifier stage.
SETS1CVU5ZSVZRL N 39. One type of phase sequence indicator which may be
provided in a vessel's shore power junction box is basically a...
(A) miniature single-phase sequence-lagged induction motor.
> (B) miniature three-phase induction motor.
(C) miniature three-phase rectifier circuit.
(D) miniature three-phase reverse voltage relay.
SETS1HUNNKD3O1 N 40. Which of the following is used to increase or decrease DC
voltage?
(A) Transducer.
(B) Simple wound transformer.
(C) Rectifier.
> (D) Rotary convertor.
1. The external characteristic of a shunt generator can be obtained directly from its —
— characteristic.
(a) internal
>(b) open-circuit
(c) load-saturation
(d ) performance

2. Load saturation characteristic of a d.c. generator gives relation between

(a) V and Ia
(b) E and Ia
(c) E0 and If
>(d ) V and If

3. The slight curvature at the lower end of the O.C.C. of a self-excited d.c. generator is
due to
(a) residual pole flux
(b) high armature speed
>(c) magnetic inertia
(d) high field circuit resistance.
4. For the voltage built-up of a self-excited d.c. generator, which of the following is not
an essential condition?
(a) There must be some residual flux
(b) Field winding mmf must aid the residual flux
(c) Total field circuit resistance must be less than the critical value
>(d) Armature speed must be very high.

5. The voltage build-up process of a d.c. generator is

(a) difficult
(b) delayed
>(c) cumulative
(d) infinite

6. Which of the following d.c. generator cannot build up on open-circuit?

(a) shunt
>(b) series
(c) short shunt
(d) long shunt

7. If a self-excited d.c. generator after being installed, fails to build up on its first trial
run, the first thing to do is to
(a) increase the field resistance
(b) check armature insulation
>(c) reverse field connections
(d) increase the speed of prime mover.

8. If residual magnetism of a shunt generator is destroyed accidentally, it may be

restored by connecting its shunt field
(a) to earth
(b) to an a.c. source
(b) in reverse
>(d) to a d.c. source.

9. The three factors which cause decrease in the terminal voltage of a shunt generator
are
(a) armature reactances
>(b) armature resistance
(c) armature leakages
>(d) armature reaction
>(e) reduction in field current

10. If field resistance of a d.c. shunt generator is increased beyond its critical value,
the generator
(a) output voltage will exceed its name-plate rating
>(b) will not build up
(c) may burn out if loaded to its name-plate rating
(d ) power output may exceed its name-plate rating

11. An ideal d.c. generator is one that has ......... voltage regulation.
(a) low
>(b) zero
(c) positive
(d) negative
12. The ......... generator has poorest voltage regulation.
>(a) series
(b) shunt
(c) compound
(d) high

13. The voltage regulation of an over compound d.c. generator is always..........

(a) positive
>(b) negative
(c) zero
(d) high

14. Most commercial compound d.c. generator are normally supplied by the
manufacturers as over compound machines because
(a) they are ideally suited for transmission of d.c. energy to remotely-located loads
>(b) degree of compounding can be adjusted by using a divertor across series field
(c) they are more cost effective than shunt generators
(d) they have zero percent regulation.

A gas which may be present in battery room is…

hydrogen

What is the unit of conductance?

The siemens (symbolized S) is the Standard International (SI) unit of
electrical conductance.

1. In d.c. generators, armature reaction is produced actually by

(a) its field current
(b) armature conductors
(c) field pole winding
>(d) load current in armature

2. In a d.c. generator, the effect of armature reaction on the main pole flux is to
(a) reduce it
(b) distort it
(c) reverse it
>(d ) both (a) and (b)

3. In a clockwise-rotating loaded d.c. generator, brushes have to be shifted

>(a) clockwise
(b) counter clockwise
(c) either (a) or (b)
(d) neither (a) nor (b).

4. The primary reason for providing compensating windings in a d.c. generator is to

(a) compensate for decrease in main flux
(b) neutralize armature mmf
>(c) neutralize cross-magnetising flux
(d ) maintain uniform flux distribution.

5. The main function of interpoles is to minimize ............ between the brushes and the
commutator when the d.c. machine is loaded.
(a) friction
>(b) sparking
(c) current
(d ) wear and tear
6. In a 6-pole d.c. machine, 90 mechanical degrees correspond to ............ electrical degrees.
(a) 30
(b) 180
(c) 45
>(d) 270

7. The most likely cause(s) of sparking at the brushes in a d.c. machine is /are
(a) open coil in the armature
(b) defective interpoles
(c) incorrect brush spring pressure
>(d) all of the above

8. In a 10-pole, lap-wound d.c. generator, the number of active armature conductors per pole is
50. The number of compensating conductors per pole required is
>(a) 5
(b) 50
(c) 500
(d) 10

9. The commutation process in a d.c. generator basically involves

(a) passage of current from moving armature to a stationary load
>(b) reversal of current in an armature coil as it crosses MNA
(c) conversion of a.c. to d.c.
(d) suppression of reactance voltage

10. Point out the WRONG statement. In d.c. generators, commutation can be improved by
(a) using interpoles
(b) using carbon brushes in place of Cu brushes
(c) shifting brush axis in the direction of armature rotation
>(d) none of the above

11. Each of the following statements regarding interpoles is true except

(a) they are small yoke-fixed poles spaced in between the main poles
>(b) they are connected in parallel with the armature so that they carry part of the armature
current
(c) their polarity, in the case of generators is the same as that of the main pole ahead
(d) they automatically neutralize not only reactance voltage but cross-magnetisation as well

12. Shunt generators are most suited for stable parallel operation because of their voltage
characteristics.
(a) identical
>(b) dropping
(c) linear
(d) rising

13. Two parallel shunt generators will divide the total load equally in proportion to their kilowatt
output ratings only when they have the same
(a) rated voltage
(b) voltage regulation
(c) internal IaRa drops
>(d) boths (a) and (b)

14. The main function of an equalizer bar is to make the parallel operation of two over-
compounded d.c. generators
>(a) stable
(b) possible
(c) regular
(d) smooth
15. The essential condition for stable parallel operation A Two d.c. generators having
similarcharacteristics is that they should have
(a) same kilowatt output ratings
>(b) dropping voltage characteristics
(c) same percentage regulation
(d) same no-load and full-load speed

16. The main factor which loads to unstable parallel operation of flat-and over-compound d.c.
generators is
(a) unequal number of turns in their series field windings
(b) unequal series field resistances
>(c) their rising voltage characteristics
(d) unequal speed regulation of their prime movers

17. The simplest way to shift load from one d.c. shunt generator running in parallel with another
is to
>(a) adjust their field rheostats
(b) insert resistance in their armature circuits
(c) adjust speeds of their prime movers
(d) use equalizer connections

18. Which one of the following types of generators does NOT need equalizers for satisfactory
parallel operation ?
(a) series
(b) over-compound
(c) flat-compound
>(d) under-compound.

1. The frequency of voltage generated by an alternator having 4-poles and rotating at 1800
r.p.m. is .......hertz.
>(a) 60
(b) 7200
(c) 120
(d) 450.

2. A 50-Hz alternator will run at the greatest possible speed if it is wound for ....... poles.
(a) 8
(b) 6
(c) 4
>(d) 2.

3. The main disadvantage of using short-pitch winding in alternators is that it

(a) reduces harmonics in the generated voltage
>(b) reduces the total voltage around the armature coils
(c) produces asymmetry in the three phase windings
(d) increases Cu of end connections.

4. Three-phase alternators are invariably Y-connected because

(a) magnetic losses are minimised
(b) less turns of wire are required
(c) smaller conductors can be used
>(d) higher terminal voltage is obtained.

5. The winding of a 4-pole alternator having 36 slots and a coil span of 1 to 8 is short-pitched
by ....... degrees.
(a) 140
(b) 80
(c) 20
>(d) 40.
6. If an alternator winding has a fractional pitch of 5/6, the coil span is ....... degrees.
(a) 300
>(b) 150
(c) 30
(d) 60.

7. The harmonic which would be totally eliminated from the alternator e.m.f. using a fractional
pitch of 4/5 is
(a) 3rd
(b) 7th
>(c) 5th
(d) 9th.

8. For eliminating 7th harmonic from the e.m.f. wave of an alternator, the fractional-pitch must
be
(a) 2/3
(b) 5/6
(c) 7/8
>(d) 6/7.

9. If, in an alternator, chording angle for fundamental flux wave is α, its value for 5th harmonic is
>(a) 5α
(b) α/5
(c) 25α
(d) α/25.

10. Regarding distribution factor of an armature winding of an alternator which statement is

false?
(a) it decreases as the distribution of coils (slots/pole) increases
>(b) higher its value, higher the induced e.m.f. per phase
(c) it is not affected by the type of winding either lap, or wave
(d) it is not affected by the number of turns per coil.

11. When speed of an alternator is changed from 3600 r.p.m. to 1800 r.p.m., the generated
e.m.f./phases will become
>(a) one-half
(b) twice
(c) four times
(d) one-fourth.

12. The magnitude of the three voltage drops in an alternator due to armature resistance,
leakage reactance and armature reaction is solely determined by
>(a) load current, Ia
(b) p.f. of the load
(c) whether it is a lagging or leading p.f. load
(d) field construction of the alternator.

13. Armature reaction in an alternator primarily affects

(a) rotor speed
(b) terminal voltage per phase
(c) frequency of armature current
>(d) generated voltage per phase.

14. Under no-load condition, power drawn by the prime mover of an alternator goes to
(a) produce induced e.m.f. in armature winding
>(b) meet no-load losses
(c) produce power in the armature
(d) meet Cu losses both in armature and rotor windings.
15. As load p.f. of an alternator becomes more leading, the value of generated voltage required
to give rated terminal voltage
(a) increases
(b) remains unchanged
>(c) decreases
(d) varies with rotor speed.

16. With a load p.f. of unity, the effect of armature reaction on the main-field flux of an alternator
is
>(a) distortional
(b) magnetising
(c) demagnetising
(d) nominal.

17. At lagging loads, armature reaction in an alternator is

(a) cross-magnetising
(b) demagnetising
(c) non-effective
>(d) magnetising.

18. At leading p.f., the armature flux in an alternator ....... the rotor flux.
(a) opposes
>(b) aids
(c) distorts
(d) does not affect.

19. The voltage regulation of an alternator having 0.75 leading p.f. load, no-load induced e.m.f.
of 2400V and rated terminal voltage of 3000V is ............... percent.
(a) 20
>(b) − 20
(c) 150
(d) − 26.7

20. If, in a 3-φ alternator, a field current of 50A produces a full-load armature current of 200 A
on short-circuit and 1730 V on open circuit, then its synchronous impedance is ....... ohm.
(a) 8.66
(b) 4
>(c) 5
(d) 34.6

21. The power factor of an alternator is determined by its

(a) speed
>(b) load
(c) excitation
(d) prime mover

22. For proper parallel operation, a.c. polyphase alternators must have the same
(a) speed
>(b) voltage rating
(c) kVA rating
(d) excitation.

23. Of the following conditions, the one which does not have to be met by alternators working in
parallel is
(a) terminal voltage of each machine must be the same
(b) the machines must have the same phase rotation
(c) the machines must operate at the same frequency
>(d) the machines must have equal ratings.
24. After wiring up two 3-φ alternators, you checked their frequency and voltage and found them
to be equal. Before connecting them in parallel, you would
(a) check turbine speed
>(b) check phase rotation
(c) lubricate everything
(d) check steam pressure.

25. Zero power factor method of an alternator is used to find its

(a) efficiency
>(b) voltage regulation
(c) armature resistance
(d) synchronous impedance.

26. Some engineers prefer `lamps bright' synchronization to ‘lamps dark’ synchronization
because
(a) brightness of lamps can be judged easily
>(b) it gives sharper and more accurate synchronization
(c) flicker is more pronounced
(d) it can be performed quickly.

27. It is never advisable to connect a stationary alternator to live bus-bars because it

(a) is likely to run as synchronous motor
>(b) will get short-circuited
(c) will decrease bus-bar voltage though momentarily
(d) will disturb generated e.m.fs. of other alternators connected in parallel.

28. Two identical alternators are running in parallel and carry equal loads. If excitation of one
alternator is increased without changing its steam supply, then
(a) it will keep supplying almost the same load
>(b) kVAR supplied by it would decrease
(c) its p.f. will increase
(d) kVA supplied by it would decrease

29. Keeping its excitation constant, if steam supply of an alternator running in parallel with
another identical alternator is increased, then
(a) it would over-run the other alternator
(b) its rotor will fall back in phase with respect to the other machine
>(c) it will supply greater portion of the load
(d) its power factor would be decreased.

30. The load sharing between two steam-driven alternators operating in parallel may be
adjusted by varying the
(a) field strengths of the alternators
(b) power factors of the alternators
>(c) steam supply to their prime movers
(d) speed of the alternators.

31. Squirrel-cage bars placed in the rotor pole faces of an alternator help reduce hunting
(a) above synchronous speed only
(b) below synchronous speed only
>(c) above and below synchronous speeds both
(d) none of the above.

32. For a machine on infinite bus active power can be varied by

(a) changing field excitation
>(b) changing of prime cover speed
(c) both (a) and (b) above
(d) none of the above .
Regarding an AC generator connected to the main electrical bus; as the electric load
and powe factor vary, a corresponding change is reflected in the generator armature
reaction. These changes in armature reaction are compensated for by the
(b) voltage coil

Voltage generated by most AC alternators is feed from the generator to the bus by
means of…….
(a) brushes on a commutator
(b) brushes on slip rings
(c) slip rings on a commutator
>(d) direct connection from the stator

In an AC generator, direct current from a separate source is passed through the

windings of the rotor
(A) By means of slip ring and brushes

A constant output voltage from an AC generator is maintained by

C) voltage regulator

Q: The output voltage of a three-phase alternator is regulated by the…..

A: DC voltage to field

Q: You are testing the insulation in an AC generator with a megohmeter. The

resistance value of a dry, clean winding will…
A: Stabilize after approximately 2 to 4 minutes of fluctuation

Q: Kilowatt load is divided between two AC genetators operating in parallel by…

A: decreasing both prime mover speeds simultaneously

Q: The frequency of an alternator at a given RPM is determined by…

A: Number of magnetic poles

Which of the following will happen to the alternator frequency if the load is removed
from a turbo generator, whose governor has a 3% speed drop?
(a) it will remain unchanged
(b) it will decrease by approximately 3%
>(c) it will increase
(d) it may increase or decrease

Q: As a loaded is added to an AC generator provided with constant field excitation, the

prime mover slows down with the effect of….
A: lowering frequency and lowering generated voltage

Q: Which is a function of the voltage regulators used with AC generators?

A: to divide reacrive current between generators operating in parallel

Q: The governor control switch of an alternator is moved to the “raise” position. This
action wil…
A: raise the no-load speed setting of the governor

Q: The main purpose of an electric space heater installed in a large AC generator is to..
A: Prevent moisture from condensing in the windings during shutdown
Q: Prior to starting an AC generator prime mover, the voltge regulator cutout switch
should be placed in the….
A: manual position

Q: Excesive humming of AC contactors may be caused by…

A: a broken shading coil

Q: The cycles per second developed by the alternator aboard your vessel is
determined by…
A: the speed of the engine driving the alternator

Q: AC and DC generator are similar in that they

A: both generate alternating voltages

Q: which of the following devices are protected from being motorized by a reverse-
power relay?
A: Alternator

Q: A bus disconnect link is used to isolate

A: the generator circuit breaker from the bus

Q: If the excitation is increased to one of two alternators operating in parallel, the…

A: power factor will change in the lagging direction

1._Temperature increase, insulation resistence:

1)Increases
>2)Decreases

2._A fault chart is:

>1) A list of typical symptoms and faults for a particular equipment plus suggested.
2) A list of all the equipment faults on the ship for the previous year.
3) A manufacturers diagram that shows where equipmet faults may occur

3._Wich of the ítems listed must be able to be powered by a battery supply

during an emergency?
1) The fire and general alarms
2) The communications systems
3) A mínimum level of lighting
>4) All the above

4._ Match the opening phrases with their appropriate endings to complete the
sentences about safety procedures:
Before shutting down equipment for maintenance, you should: Inform the offices of the
watch
Equipment should be maintained: according to the manufacturers recommendations
Before touching conductors and terminals, you should: Confirm that circuits are dead
by using an approved voltaje tester.
Before removing equipment covers for maintenance, you must: Switch off and lock off
supplies, remove fuses, and display warning notices.
5._ A healthy silicon diode or p-n junction should have a forward volt drop
across the diode of between:
1) 200-400 mV
2) 400-600 mV
>3) 500-900 mV
4) 1-1.5 volts

6._ The majority of insulation materials commonly in use cannot withstand

temperatures much in excess:
1) 50°C
>2) 100°C
3) 130°C
4) 150°C

7._ Wich of the meters listed is not commonly used on electrical systems?
>1) Spectrophometer
2) Multimeter
3) Insulation resistance tester
4) Line tester

8._ Electricity is dangerous, fatal shocks have been caused by voltages as low
as:
1) 12 volts
2) 24 volts
>3) 50 volts
4) 110 volts

9._ Are the statements about continuity testing of three phase motors and
transformers true or false?
1) The comparison between readings is usually more important than the absolute
value of the readings: True
2) A high continuity resistance value could indicate the possibility of short circuited
turns in that winding: False

10._ Which of the factors listed may adversely affect the insulation?
1) Humidity
2) Vibration
3) Chemicals
4) Age
>5) All the above

11._ What type of power is typically supplied through a transformer rectifier

system to provide emergency power for various systems in parallel with the
emergency batteries?
1) 12 volt DC
>2) 24 volt DC
3) 110 volt AC
4) 55 volt AC

12._ What is the generally accepted minimum value for insulation resistance of
electrical equipment?
1) 10 000 ohms
 2) 100 000 ohms
>3) 1 megaohm
4) 5 megaohms

13._ In the context of electrical shock, when the applied voltage increases:
1) body resistance goes up and the shock currents decreases
2) body resistance goes down and the shock current decreases
>3) body resistance goes down and the shock current increases.

14._ Which of the maintenance systems listed is least likely to ensure the safe
and efficient running of the ship?
1) planned maintenance
>2) breakdown maintenance
3) condition monitoring

15._ Drag the correct words from the list to complete the sentences about
diagrams:
A…wiring… diagram shows the detailed connections between components or ítems of
equipment, and in some cases the routeing of these connections
A… system….diagram shows the main features of a system and its bounds, witout
necessarily showing cause to effect
In a…circuit…. diagram, all essential parts and connections are depicted by means of
graphical symbols arranged to show the operation as clearly as posible but without
regard to the physical layout of the various ítems, their parts or connections
A…block… diagram shows in simplified form the main inter relationships of the
elements in a system, and how the system Works or may be operated

16_ Are the statements about main power supplies true or false?
1) When a vessel is in dry dock, mains power may be supplied from shore: TRUE
2) The AC generators can only be connected to the busbars separately: FALSE
3) A separate synchronising panel is located between the AC generator panels with
controls for autosynchronising or for a manual synchronising: TRUE

1) In a 4-pole, 35 slot d.c armature, 180 electrical-degree coil span will be obtained when coils
occupy........slots.
A) 1 and 10
B) 1 and 9
C) 2 and 11
D) 3 and 12

2) The critical resistance of the dc generator is the resistance of

A) armature
B) field
C) load
D) brushes

3) The series field of a short shunt dc generator is excited by..............currents.

A) shunt
B) armature
C) load
D) externa
4) In a dc generator, the generated emf is directly proportional to the
A) field current
B) pole flux
C) number of armature parallel paths
D) number of dummy coils

5) The sole purpose of a commutator in a dc generator is to

A) increase output voltage
B) reduce sparking at brushes
C) provide smoother output
D) convert the induced ac into dc

6) Lap winding is suitable for ..............current

A) high, low
B) low, high
C) low, low
D) high, high

7)For a 4-pole, 2-layer dc lap winding with 20 slots and one conductor per layer, the number of
commutator bars is
A) 80
B) 20
C) 40
D) 160

8) A 4-pole, 12 slot lap wound dc armature has two coil sides/slot. Assuming single turn coils
and progressive winding, the back pitch would be
A) 5
B) 7
C) 3
D)6

9) In a 12-pole triplex, lap-wound dc armature, each conductor can carry a current of 100 A.
The rated current of this armature is..........ampere
A) 600
B) 1200
C) 2400
D) 3600

10) The commercial efficiency of a shunt generator is maximum when its variable loss equals
........loss
A) constant
B) stray
C) iron
D) friction and windage

SET010000000119 N 83.Battery rooms must be ventilated because it......

(A) prevents formation of moisture and condensation.
> (B) dissipates explosive gases.
(C) supplies oxygen.
(D) preventssulphation during discharge.
SET010000000105 N 191.Sulphation in a lead acid battery occurs as a result
of:
(A) Fast charging.
> (B) Lack of trickle charging.
(C) Heavy discharging.
(D) Incomplete charging.
STCW2IA46P0LI8A N 111.What produces an induced E.M.F.?
(A) Change in resistance.
(B) Change in current.
> (C) Change in flux linkage.
(D) Change in voltage.

What is the unit of conductance?

The siemens (symbolized S) is the Standard International (SI) unit of
electrical conductance.

A gas which may be present in battery room is…

hydrogen

1. The external characteristic of a shunt generator can be obtained directly from

its —— characteristic.
(a) internal
>(b) open-circuit
(c) load-saturation
(d ) performance
What is item No. 1 of this pneumatic temperature transmitter?
>A The pneumatic amplifier.
B The compensator.
C The equaliser block.
D The range control setting.
STCW29OFVOA163 N 254.When both a fuse and breaker are used on one
circuit, when will the fuse blow?
(A) A break in the motor winding.
(B) An earth fault.
> (C) A very high short circuit current.
(D) Continuous moderately high over-current.
A valve which is operated by an electric circuit is called a ..........
> (A) solenoid valve.
(B) thermostatic valve.
(C) motorized valve.
(D) breaker.
STCW2XRBIKYYAG N 136.What is the unit for power?
(A) Joule.
> (B) Watt.
(C) Coulomb.
(D) Ohm.
SET010000004222 N 22.Busbarsare ........
(A) special types of fuse.
(B) electrical switchboards.
> (C) copper bars carrying electrical current.
(D) devices for changing voltage.
SET010000000138 N 104.What is the purpose of the capacitors used across
the output of a DC power supply?
(A) They increase the output frequency.
(B) They act as a permanent load.
(C) They prevent overload.
> (D) They filter out ripple.
STCW283IET04FJV N 87.How is a Voltmeter connected in a circuit?
> (A) In parallel, combined with a resistance.
(B) In series with a resistance.
(C) In series.
(D) In parallel.
STCW2UHTDS5IN39 N 80.Induced E.M.F. is out of phase with current by what
degree?
(A) 60 degrees
(B) 180 degrees
(C) 0 degrees
> (D) 90 degrees
STCW2IA46P0LI8A N 111.What produces an induced E.M.F.?
(A) Change in resistance.
(B) Change in current.
> (C) Change in flux linkage.
(D) Change in voltage.
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SET010000004204 N 25.The piece of electrical equipment used for changing a
voltage, up or down, is called
(A) a switch.
(B) a circuit breaker.
> (C) a transformer.
(D) a fuse
STCW2INA3Q83LW N 4.In DC generators what effect can be caused by
'armature reaction'?
(A) Inability of the generator to carry full load.
> (B) Arcing at the brushes.
(C) Breakdown of the mica insulation.
(D) Voltage variation
4. The primary reason for providing compensating windings in a d.c. generator
is to
(a) compensate for decrease in main flux
(b) neutralize armature mmf
>(c) neutralize cross-magnetising flux
(d ) maintain uniform flux distribution.

SEGUNDO EXAMEN

SET010000002391 N 4.For this PID controller to act only as a P (proportional)

controller, what should be the arrangement of restricting valves R1 and R2?
(A) R1 closed, R2 closed
(B) R1 closed, R2 fully open
> (C) R1 fully open, R2 closed
(D) R1 fully open, R2 fully open

SET010000002415 N 31. The manometer with scale indication shown here is fitted in
the ............... line of a controller or valve positioner which supplies a pneumatic valve
motor with " Pressure to .....
> (A) output, " Open "
(B) supply, " Close "
(C) input, " Open "
(D) input, " Close "

SETS1JRPFC73QDI N 27.The main purpose of the capacitor shown in the half-wave

rectifier circuit shown here is to...
(A) limit output voltage to a safe value.
> (B) limit voltage fluctuations from the output terminals.
(C) limit current fluctuations from the output terminals.
(D) limit output current to a safe value.

SETS1563NI1IHWH N 28.When troubleshooting electronic equipment, the FIRST step

to be taken before testing the circuit voltage is to...
(A) set the meter to the lowest range.
(B) check the current flow through the circuit.
(C) remove the suspected component.
> (D) check the voltage supply from the power source.

SET010000000047 N 158.When is it necessary to take into the consideration the

internal resistance of a multi-meter?
(A) When the frequency of the circuit become very high.
(B) When the resistance in the circuit to be measured is very low.
> (C) When the resistance in the circuit to be measured is very high.
(D) It is not necessary to consider multi-meter resistance.

STCW2GOR3PHUNR N 165.What is the danger of naked lights in the battery locker?

(A) They may damage the battery casings
> (B) The batteries give off highly flammable hydrogen gas.
(C) Reaction with the gases to form a toxic mixture.
(D) The batteries give off hydrogen sulphide making the air explosive

STCW2JWFH6R7K9 N 179.What is impedance?

(A) Induction of an electrical circuit.
> (B) Total resistance in an electrical circuit.
(C) Induced E.M.F. of a circuit.
(D) Resistance provided by the cable in an electrical circuit.

STCW2M76TNI62QF N 182.What is the advantage of a delta-star wound transformer?

(A) Allows cycle changing.
(B) Can transform higher loads.
(C) Allows an earthed primary winding.
> (D) Allows an earthed secondary winding.

STCW232IY3XKZVA N 166.The size of any electrical conductor should be such that

the voltage drop at full load will not exceed what percentage?
(A) 5 %
(B) 1 %
(C) 2 %
> (D) 3 %

13. Two parallel shunt generators will divide the total load equally in proportion to their
kilowatt output ratings only when they have the same
(a) rated voltage
(b) voltage regulation
(c) internalIaRa drops
>(d) boths (a) and (b)
14. Under no-load condition, power drawn by the prime mover of an alternator goes to
(a) produce induced e.m.f. in armature winding
>(b) meet no-load losses
(c) produce power in the armature
(d) meet Cu losses both in armature and rotor windings.

Voltage generated by most AC alternators is feed from the generator to the bus by
means of…….
(a) brushes on a commutator
(b) brushes on slip rings
(c) slip rings on a commutator
>(d) direct connection from the stator

25. Zero power factor method of an alternator is used to find its

(a) efficiency
>(b) voltage regulation
(c) armature resistance
(d) synchronous impedance

The negative plate of a lead acid battery is made of…

Lead oxide (PbO)

What is the unit of electric flux?

Coulomb

SET010000002367 N 38.The characteristics shown here indicate a ramp input on the

left together with the corresponding output on the right of.................
> (A) a pure integrator.
(B) a proportional controller.
(C) a proportional integrating controller.
(D) a pure differentiator.

SET010000002400 N 7.The function of this measuring system is to....

(A) convert Field Effect Transistor readings into a temperature reading.
(B) convert Wheatstone Bridge readings into remote pressure readings.
> (C) convert an electric temperature measurement into a pneumatic signal.
(D) convert a digital signal into a pressure.

SETS1I7JW14T2YJ N 33.If an AC alternator is supplying power at an unacceptably low

power factor, what protection device would operate?
> (A) The overcurrent trip.
(B) The reverse power trip.
(C) The overspeed trip.
(D) The low voltage trip.

SET010000002417 N 20.Whichpart of this machinery scanning system collects the incoming data from
instruments and transducers ?
> (A) The LSU's.
(B) The TWM.
(C) The MAD.
(D) The CPU.

SET010000000018 N 236.What is the purpose of an instrument transformer installed

on the generator main bus-bars?
(A) To prevent bus-bar overload
(B) To measure the generator output voltage
> (C) To measure the generator output current
(D) To measure the temperature of the bus-bar

STCW21S9XG3T4G N 51.How will an earth failure be noticed in an insulated

distribution system?
(A) The voltage will drop in proportion to the earth leakage.
(B) The fuse in the faulty circuit will blow.
> (C) The system insulation meter will indicate a drop in resistance.
(D) The fuse located in the system's neutral point will blow.
STCW2XRBIKYYAG N 136.What is the unit for power?
(A) Joule.
> (B) Watt.
(C) Coulomb.
(D) Ohm.

SETS1LGV4RQZ80 N 31.A 440 V AC shipboard system power cable carries a rating of

0.6kV/1.0kV. What does this dual voltage rating mean?
(A) Maximum voltage with no current is 1000 V and the maximum voltage at full current
is 600 V.
> (B) Maximum voltage to ground is 600 V and the maximum voltage between
conductors is 1000 V.
(C) Maximum voltage at 50 Hz is 1000 V and the maximum voltage at 60 Hz is 600 V.
(D) Maximum voltage at 0 deg C is 1000 V and the maximum voltage at 45 deg C is
600

STCW2O4JJAOT1F4 N 76.For value 0 - max in the AC sin wave how far does the
rotating vector (phasor) travel?
> (A) 90 deg.
(B) 360 deg.
(C) 180 deg.
(D) 270 deg.

SET010000000119 N 83.Battery rooms must be ventilated because it......

(A) prevents formation of moisture and condensation.
> (B) dissipates explosive gases.
(C) supplies oxygen.
(D) preventssulphation during discharge.
STCW283QJAIQRCH N 64.If a 2kW heater is on for four hours, how much energy is
used?
(A) 24mJ
> (B) 28.8mJ
(C) 40mJ
(D) 36.6mJ

SET010000002272 N 63.A battery of dry cells consists of 8 cells connected in series.

Each cell has an E.M.F. of 1.5 Volt and an internal resistance of 0.5 Ohm. If the cells
are connected to a resistance of 1.2 Ohm, what current flows?
(A) 1.8 Ampere
(B) 2.8 Ampere
> (C) 2.3 Ampere
(D) 3.1 Ampere

SET010000004218 N 26.When wiring a modern 13 amp square pin electric plug which
colour wire is attached to earth?
(A) Black
(B) Blue
(C) Brown
> (D) Yellow and green

SET010000004213 N 12.Ohms are a measure of which of the following?

(A) The quantity of electricity flowing along a conductor.
(B) The pressure required to drive the electricity through a conductor.
(C) Electrical power in a generator circuit.
> (D) A conductor's resistance to electricity flowing along it.

SET010000004222 N 22.Busbars are........

(A) special types of fuse.
(B) electrical switchboards.
> (C) copper bars carrying electrical current.
(D) devices for changing voltage

The illustration shows an alkaline cell, identify (3)

Negative plate
Finely perfored pocket
>Separator
Steel container

9) In a 12-pole triplex, lap-wound dc armature, each conductor can carry a current of

100 A. The rated current of this armature is..........ampere
A) 600
B) 1200
C) 2400
>D) 3600

5. The main function of interpoles is to minimize ............ between the brushes and the
commutator when the d.c. machine is loaded.
(a) friction
>(b) sparking
(c) current
(d ) wear and tear

7. The harmonic which would be totally eliminated from the alternator e.m.f. using a
fractional pitch of 4/5 is
(a) 3rd
(b) 7th
>(c) 5th
(d) 9th.

6. Which of the following d.c. generator cannot build up on open-circuit?

(a) shunt
>(b) series
(c) short shunt
(d) long shunt

The resistivity of copper is

1.72 x10−8

An anticlockwise movement of a synchronoscope indicator for alternators means that…

The incoming generator is running slower than the generator on load