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CES version: CES 5.2.7

Test date: 10.03.2016
Test type: STCW
Department: Engine
Level: Operational
Propulsion: Steam

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Question asked (3):
What is the main reason for routine testing of the cooling water in a diesel engine cooling
system?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
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To ensure that the correct levels of chemical treatment are maintained at all times

Question asked (14):

What action should be taken if the heat transfer capacity of a heat exchanger operating
as a lubricating oil cooler is reducing?
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Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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The heat transfer surfaces should be cleaned.

Question asked (19):

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Choose the option which is most likely to result in erosion of the tubes in a heat
exchanger.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
Cooling water velocity too high.

Question asked (39):

What is the recommended range for the pH-value for the water in a diesel engine cooling
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system engine cooling water be maintained?

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Between 7 and 10.

Question asked (47):

Consider a 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in operation for several weeks.
Prior to starting, insulation resistance readings are taken. The minimum acceptable
insulation resistance reading on the main stator winding to allow you to proceed with
running the generator is:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
1 000 000 Ohms

Question asked (48):

During regular inspection of alternator windings it is found that windings are always
covered with a heavy oil film coming from the atmosphere surrounding the auxiliary
engine. After cleaning with an approved solvent, what should be done?

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Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

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Improve material of intake air filters

Question asked (74):

In accordance with SOLAS and other international regulations, certain important
machinery functions, such as operation and control of the steering gear and propulsion

Don't know
Correct answer:
Prior to arrival and departure from port and following maintenance.
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machinery, must be tested at specified times. When should these tests be carried out?
Selected answer (score 0):
G
Question asked (77):
Watch keeping engineers shall have a minimum of knowledge of the vessel's engine
room and operation of its functions prior to being accepted as Engineer on Duty, and shall
acknowledge his familiarization with the equipment by signing a check list listing all units
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he shall be able to operate. Minimum knowledge is:

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
He shall have all the knowledge as listed in the other alternatives
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Question asked (193):

When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions
and your own duties in case of an emergency?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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By muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places

Question asked (221):

What does the term "Dead Ship" mean?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
"Dead Ship" means that the machinery and boilers are inoperational due to lack of
electrical power

Question asked (333):

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After water-washing the turbocharger exhaust side it starts to vibrate even though it was
operating normally prior to the washing procedure. What is the most likely cause of this
problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The rotor blades are damaged or the blades are not properly cleaned

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Question asked (562):
Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise any potential polluting operation?

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Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
To avoid pollution.

Question asked (964):

An electrical power emergency source in a ship is required because:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
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It satisfies the SOLAS (and other) requirements for ship safety

Question asked (968):

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An earth fault exists on the blue line of a 100 A bilge pump circuit. A second earth fault
occurs on the yellow line of a 10 A ventilation fan circuit. Both systems are supplied from
the ship's 440V supply. The likely outcome is that:
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
A short circuit occurs between earth faults and the ventilation fan fuse blows
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Question asked (970):

The insulation resistance (IR) to earth of a new galley hot-plate is measured to be 30
Mohm. When three identical hot-plates on the same supply are tested together their
combined IR will be:
Selected answer (score 0):
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Don't know
Correct answer:
10 Mohm

Question asked (985):

Generators must be synchronised before they can operate in parallel. During
synchronising, the incoming generator should be running slightly "fast" compared to the
bus bar frequency. This is to ensure that the:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Incoming machine picks up as a generator

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Question asked (1201):

The Base Number of a lubricating oil is an indication of which of the following?
Selected answer (score 0):
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The alkalinity of the oil.

Question asked (1206):

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Why are duplex filters usually employed in the lubricating oil system of an auxiliary diesel
engine?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

Question asked (1422):

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Changing of the filter element can be carried out without interrupting engine operation.

The bilge holding tank level is being reduced by discharging through the OWS. What
action should be taken when the oil/water interface in the holding tank is reached?
Selected answer (score 0):
G
Don't know
Correct answer:
Stop the OWS and pump the oil to the incinerator tank.
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Question asked (1454):

What is an effective means of measuring the total dissolved solids in boiler water?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
Conductivity test.
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Question asked (1498):

What will you serve seafarers who has been exposed to cold?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Don't know
Correct answer:
Warm nutritious drinks.

Question asked (1515):

Why should engine and boiler rooms be kept clean and any oil spillage cleaned up
immediately?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
To reduce risk of fire and the risk of slipping.

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Question asked (1517):

Under what circumstances would you remove guards and safety devices from
machinery?
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During overhaul and maintenance procedures.

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Question asked (1524):
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Potentiometer, 10 kilo-ohms

Question asked (1526):

Which electronic component is this graphical symbol
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illustrating:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
Zener diode
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Question asked (1651):

What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers that must be carried on ships
of 1000 GRT and above?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
5
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Question asked (1652):

What are class "C" bulkheads?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Don't know
Correct answer:
Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials but do not meet any of the
requirements relative to smoke and flame nor limitations relative to temperature rise.

Question asked (1704):

Which diagram is the symbol for a THYRISTOR?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Figure 2.

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Question asked (1855):

A faint is a brief loss of consciousness of no more than momentary duration caused by a
temporary reduction in the flow of blood to the brain.How to prevent anyone from fainting?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

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Tell the person to sit down and lean forward with the head between the knees taking
deep breaths.

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Question asked (2069):
Feed check valves for the main and auxiliary boilers are normally of the double shut off
type with one screw lift valve and one screw down non-return valve. What is the main
function of the non-return valve?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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To prevent the steam and water in the boiler from discharging out through the feed line if
the feed line fractures or a joint in the line blows.

Question asked (2095):

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What is the correct range for the pH-value for the water in an oil fired steam boiler?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
9 - 11.
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Question asked (2112):

The packed gland on a centrifugal pump is leaking even though the gland has been
'nipped up'. What is the correct action to take to stop the leakage?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Don't know
Correct answer:
Re-pack the stuffing box loosely with the correct size packing at the earliest opportunity.

Question asked (2255):

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What is meant by the term "two stage air compressor" ?

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
A compressor in which the compressed air from the first stage is further compressed in
the second stage before being delivered to the air receiver.

Question asked (2295):

When using portable ladders during work activities onboard a ship what precautions
should be taken.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Secure the ladder top and bottom and have a shipmate standing by while you are working
on the ladder.

Question asked (2303):

What would be the most likely cause of a smell of "rotten eggs" in the upper casing of the
engine room?

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Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

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A leak of exhaust gas from a boiler or diesel engine exhaust.

Question asked (2334):

Which of the options given is one of the main responsibilities of a watch-keeping
engineer?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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To inform the Chief Engineer of any situations that cannot be controlled during the watch

Question asked (2638):

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Which of the following instruments is normally part of a control-loop?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
Transducer
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Question asked (2639):

Measuring instruments must be routinely calibrated. What is the meant by instrument
calibration?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
Comparing input and output values against a documented standard
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Question asked (2775):

How do we recognize a leaking fuel injection valve during testing?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The pressure falls off on the pressure gauge when trying to hold the pressure in the
injector below normal opening set pressure.

Question asked (2869):

When having a fire alarm during normal working hours, what immediate actions should be
taken?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Act according to instruction given in the fire plan.

Question asked (3131):

From the statements given in the answer options, choose the one which is most accurate
in relation to the operation of water-tube boiler and fire-tube boilers.
Selected answer (score 0):

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Don't know
Correct answer:
Water-tube boilers are more efficient and generally contain less water than fire tube

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boilers. They are prone to major damage when run dry during operation.

Question asked (3175):

With reference to using centrifuges for cleaning fuel and lubricating oil what is the
difference between a purifier and a clarifier.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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In a clarifier only solids are removed from the oil, whereas in a purifier both solids and
water are removed from the oil
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Question asked (3183):
When operating two centrifuges in series, in a purifier and clarifier arrangement, what is
the purpose of the clarifier?
Selected answer (score 0):
N

Don't know
Correct answer:
To improve the efficiency of solids removal.
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Question asked (3234):

Are there any restrictions about how much sludge we can pump overboard on the sea
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voyage?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Maximum is 30 litre pr nautical mile and total is 1/30000 part of full cargo on the ballast
voyage.
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Question asked (3552):

What would the First Engineer require?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The First Engineer would require an inspection of the heating coils

Question asked (3719):

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How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each lifeboat?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
2

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Question asked (10085):
*What is the minimum working pressure of the international shore connection?
Selected answer (score 0):

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Don't know
Correct answer:
1 N/mm2

Question asked (10189):

passage of flame to the end of a standard fire test held for:

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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*B Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are capable of preventing the

Correct answer:
30 minutes
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Question asked (20096):
Which of the survival craft listed below is equipped with a buoyant line, not less than 50m
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in length, of sufficient strength to tow a liferaft ?

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
Rescue boat
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Question asked (20322):

Give the meaning of the following symbol
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
EPIRB
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Question asked (20351):

A hand flare must have a burning period of at least
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
1 Min

Question asked (31025):

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Which ships does the ISM code apply to
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
All passenger ships, all cargo ships of 500GRT or above

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Question asked (31335):
When is a machine "securely guarded?"
Selected answer (score 0):

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Don't know
Correct answer:
When it is fitted with a guard or similar device which prevents foreseeable contact
between a person, his clothing or items held in his hands, whilst it is in operation

Question asked (32016):

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Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and
terrorists to further their aims?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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Gun

Question asked (32147):

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When handling drugs…

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
Wear skin protection and a facemask.
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Question asked (32177):

Why do some diesel engine manufacturers recommend machining the valve spindle
sealing surface with a half degree difference to the valve seat angle?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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To improve valve sealing by compensating for pressure and temperature effects on the
valve during engine operation..

Question asked (32202):

Thermistors are temperature sensitive devices. A positive temperature coefficient
thermistor will typically have
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Relatively non linear characteristic

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Question asked (32315):

On finding a person apparently unconscious in a High Voltage switch room, which of the
following should be done?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

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Raise alarm, identify means of isolation and apply before approaching victim.

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Question asked (32358):
A mechanical seal, consisting of carbon and ceramic seal rings, is to be fitted to a cetrifugal pump shaft. What is the most likely result of
not being extremely carefull when fitting this type of seal?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The seal rings are brittle and can be easily chipped or damaged.

Question asked (32484):

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During maintenance work on a main diesel engine the fuel injection valve is found to be
jammed in the pocket in the cylinder cover. Which of the procedures given in the options
should be followed in order to complete the work?
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Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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Replace the complete cylinder cover with a spare unit and land the cover with the
jammed valve ashore for repair in a specialist workshop.
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Question asked (32485):

A large electric motor is being removed from a main seawater pump with the aid of the
engine room crane. Which is the best method of starting the lift from the options given?
Selected answer (score 0):
AR

Don't know
Correct answer:
Use a suitable chain block suspended from the crane hook to 'break' the motor free after
slackening all of the retaining bolts.
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Question asked (32486):

An air compressor is being refitted in the engine room. The compressor and motor are
coupled using a flexible coupling and are mounted on a common 'skid' which fixed to the
deck with resilient mountings. Which of the statements, from the options given, relating to
the alignment of the motor and compressor is true?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Shims should be fitted between the motor and compressor feet and the skid to ensure
correct vertical, horizontal and parallel alignment of the coupling halves before it is bolted
up.

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Question asked (32512):

The ring expander for removal and refitting of an air compressors piston rings is found to
be broken and unusable. The work cannot be delayed until a replacement is obtained.
Which of the methods given in the options should the ship's engineers use to complete
the work?
Selected answer (score 0):

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Don't know
Correct answer:
Fabricate a conical guide from tin plate or similar with the large diameter just bigger than
the compressor piston so the rings can be eased open for fitting.

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Question asked (32525):
The end covers for a heat exchanger are held in place by a number of brass studs and
nuts. Which of the tools given in the options is best suited for removal and tightening of
the nuts?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Ring spanner or socket.
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Question asked (32851):
When a ships derrick or crane lifts a weight off the deck of a ship, from which position can
the centre of gravity of the weight be considered to act?
Selected answer (score 0):
N

Don't know
Correct answer:
From the head of the derrick or crane
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Question asked (32887):

What is the anticipated rolling period of a ship with a large initial Transverse Metacentric
Height (GM) and would there be any associated dangers to consider?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
Short sharp period of roll associated with breaking lashings and shifting cargo
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Question asked (33018):

The Ziegler-Nichols method is used in control engineering when setting up the system.
Which of the system components given in the options would this method be applied to
during initial set up?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
PID controller for tuning.

Question asked (33021):

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With the set point at the actual desired value, a temperature control system is giving an
unacceptably large offset (difference between set point and measured value) on high load
resulting in a low system temperature. Which of the actions given in the options should be
taken to reduce this effect and therefore achieve closer control of the temperature?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Reduce the width of the proportional band for the controller.

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Question asked (33076):

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The refrigeration system for the ships provisions consists of a number of cold rooms
served by a central refrigeration system. The evaporator coils for the vegetable room are
found to be frosting up even though the room is down to temperature and the liquid line
valve has closed. Select, from the options given, the automatic control component which
is likely to be malfunctioning and so cause this condition.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Back pressure control valve.
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Question asked (33131):
As part of a survey of a main steam boiler it is necessary to check the condition of the
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steam drum. What would be the preferred method for checking drum shell thickness in
such a situation?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
Use ultrasound equipment.
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Question asked (33133):

An accumulation test may be necessary for a steam boiler following repairs or
modifications. Which of the given options does the accumulation test check?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
The capacity of the safety valve to relieve pressure.
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Question asked (33135):

During 'dry lay up' of a main water tube boiler it is necessary to maintain dry, low humidity
environment in the water spaces. Which of the chemicals given in the options would best
achieve this condition?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Silica gel.

Question asked (33136):

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Chemical boiling out is one method that is used for cleaning the waterside of a steam
boiler. Select from the given options the likely circumstances under which this procedure
would be considered necessary?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Contamination of the boiler water by oil.

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Question asked (33178):
A deadweight tester is used to check and calibrate a pressure gauge. The tester consists

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of a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic chamber and balance weight system. After
completing the calibration of the pressure gauge the hydraulic pressure should be
relieved before removing the weights. Select, from the options given, the main reason for
this requirement.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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To protect the piston in the hydraulic system from possible impact damage as it may
reach the end of its stroke.

Question asked (33228):

Vibration analysis is often used as a conditioning monitoring tool onboard ship as part of
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the approved planned maintenance system. Many vibration measuring instruments are
fitted with a harmonic filter/analyser. How would these filters normally be used during
vibration measurement on a centrifugal pump?
Selected answer (score 0):
N

Don't know
Correct answer:
To isolate a single frequency of vibration associated with one of the pumps components.
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Question asked (33229):

Compressed air for instrument and control purposes needs to be of high quality. In order
to condition the air filter modules are usually fitted to remove the contaminants. If there is
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evidence of oil carry over to the final elements in the instrumentation air system what is
the most likely cause?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The coalescer module is saturated and requires renewal.
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Question asked (33286):

The recognised definition of High Voltage equipment is anything that operates at over which of the following levels?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
1000Volts ac or 1500Volts dc.

Question asked (33291):

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High Voltage (HV) cables are smaller than low voltage cables for a given power rating. Why is this?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The HV cable carries a smaller current and therefore requires less copper.

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Question asked (33743):
How would you report containers with dangerous goods lost overboard?
Selected answer (score 0):

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Don't know
Correct answer:
"My vessel has lost containers with dangerous goods of IMDG Class….in position…."

Question asked (33746):

What do you understand by the initials: EPIRB?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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This means: Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
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Question asked (34591):
Select the one option which correctly completes the following statement: A portable ladder _______
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
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Should be secured before working from it

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