MIDTERM EXAMS FOR EWATCH – 2020

1. Seven short blast followed by one long blast and public address is signal for _______________.
A. Lowering of Lifeboat
B. Abandon ship alarm
C. Fire alarm
D. CO2 alarm

2. Sounded as continuous ringing of ship’s electrical bell or continuous sounding of ship’s horn.
A. Fire alarm
B. CO2 alarm
C. Lowering of lifeboat
D. Man overboard

3. The ship internal alarm bell sounds 3 long rings and ship whistle will blow 3 long blasts to notify
the crew on board and the other ships in nearby vicinity.
A. Man overboard
B. Fire alarm
C. CO2 alarm
D. Lowering of lifeboat

4. What fire extinguishing system is used to displace the oxygen in the protected space like
machinery space to distinguish the fire and it is stored as liquid under pressure in cylinders?
A. Foam system
B. Water fog system
C. Carbon dioxide flooding system
D. Halon system

5. In case of engine room flooding, which of the following should you do?
A. Call the captain and chief engineer
B. Run to the lifeboat and start lowering it
C. Wear your lifejacket and carry your immersion suits
D. Open the Emergency bilge suction valve and start the pump

6. What will you do if you are inside the Engine Control Room and you heard the CO2 alarm?
A. Vacate the area
B. Hide at the back of the panel distributor
C. Wear a face mask
D. Call the bridge and chat with the captain

7. In a relieving time, the outgoing duty should __________ .

A. check that the reliever is capable to carry out watch keeping duties
B. Check the crankcase oil level
C. hand over the main engine telegraph
D. stop the main engine before relieving time

8. To use a portable CO2 fire extinguisher, you must FIRST ______.

A. turn the tank upside down
B. pull the locking pin
C. open the valve on the side of the tank
D. shake thoroughly

9. The candidate for certification under STCW ’95 Chapter III Regulation III/4 should have
completed and meet the standard of competence specified in STCW Code section _________.
A. Section III/4
B. Section III/3
C. Section III/2
D. Section III/1

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10. The candidate for certification under STCW ’95 Chapter III Regulation III/4 should have
completed an approved seagoing service training and experience of not less than _________.
A. Three months
B. Four months
C. Five months
D. Six months

11. Every rating forming part of an engine room watch or designated to perform duties in a
periodically unmanned engine room on a seagoing ship powered by main propulsion machinery
of ____________.
A. 450 kW propulsion power or more
B. 550 kW propulsion power or more
C. 650 kW propulsion power or more
D. 750 kW propulsion power or more

12. The duty engineer at 0400H to 0800H and 1600H to 2000H?

A. Fourth engineer
B. Third engineer
C. Second engineer
D. Chief engineer

13. The duty engineer at 0800H to 1200H and 2000H to 2400H?

A. Fourth engineer
B. Third engineer
C. Second engineer
D. Chief engineer

14. The duty engineer at 1200H to 1600H and 0000H to 0400H?

A. Fourth engineer
B. Third engineer
C. Second engineer
D. Chief engineer

15. Who should be informed in case of engine damage or malfunction and break down of
propulsion machinery, monitoring and governing system and any emergency?
A. Master
B. Technical Superintendent
C. Chief engineer
D. 3rd Engineer

16. Which of the following should be verified before taking over an engine watch?
A. Engine room log book, for oil measurements and all necessary entries;
B. Coffee Pot if it has hot water and sugar container if it is filled;
C. If the Chief Engineer is awake and he is in the engine room;
D. All of the above

17. Basically there are four main types of protection systems used to safeguard the propulsion
engine. Which of the following is not among them?
A. Shutdown
B. Slowdown
C. Starting Interlock
D. Preferential Trip

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18. In case of a Blackout, which of the following should not be done while you are on engine
watch?
A. Inform Officer on bridge briefly about the condition.
B. Trigger the Fire Alarm so that everybody will go to the engine room;
C. Call for manpower and inform the chief engineer.
D. If the main propulsion plant is running, bring the fuel lever to zero position.

19. In case of the failure of the main power generation system on the ship, what system or a
standby system will take over and supply electricity to essential machineries?
A. Emergency Power System
B. Wet Cell Battery System
C. Emergency Lights
D. Steering gear system

20. What are usually used together with the alarm system to identify the location of a fire?
A. Fire Locators
B. Fire detectors
C. Fire Extinguishers
D. Fire Hoses

21. Shouting “ FIRE”, Banging on bulkheads and any action necessary to attract attention are
other means of giving warning when there is a fire on board.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. MAYBE
D. I DON’T KNOW

22. Which of the following is/are the characteristics of a good watch-keeper?

A. Always be on time in your watch with positive attitude.
B. Keep your PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) clean and with you.
C. To know the Engine Room status, report ECR first.
D. All of these

23. What should a good Watchkeeper ensures when enroute to coastal or congested waters?
A. He should make sure air or steam pressure is available for sound signals.
B. he should make sure adequate reserve of power for steering and maneuvering
equipment.
C. Emergency steering and other auxiliary equipment should be kept ready for immediate
operation.
D. All of the options

24. What radio channel is referred to as the international calling and distress channel?.
A. Channel 12
B. Channel 16
C. Channel 20
D. Channel 32

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25. What internal communication engine is usually used between the Bridge and the Engine
Room that controls the speed of the Ship or Engine?
A. Medium wave radio
B. Engine Telephone
C. Engine Telegraph
D. Sound Powered Telephone

26. When there is a higher fluctuation in the engine parameters which can harm other systems of
the engine, which protective device cut off the fuel supply and the engine stops?
A. Alarm
B. Slowdown
C. Shutdown
D. Starting interlock

27. On what situation does everyone on the ship is terrified of because it brings the whole ship to
a standstill with no power?
A. Black out
B. Slowdown
C. Overspeed
D. Flooding

28. Which Emergency Plan and Onboard Equipment located in Deck Stores should be used in
case of Oil Spill?
A. SOPEP and SOPEP Equipment
B. Shipboard fire emergency response plan and Extinguishing Equipment
C. Ship Security Plan and Security equipment
D. Shipboard Emergency Contingency Plan and equipment

29. Which should be the first action when there is a Man Overboard alarm?
A. Throw lifebuoy and inform the deck.
B. Rush to the deck and try to locate the crew member fallen in the water.
C. Launch the Fast Rescue boat
D. None of the above

30. In case of an Abandon Ship Signal, which of the following should not be done by the crew
members?
A. Rush to the muster station.
B. Carry as much ration, water and warm clothing as you can carry.
C. Act according to the vessel’s Muster Lists.
D. Don your lifejacket and immediately jump to the water.

31. Which of the following is not included as Engine Shutdown Situations?

A. Lube oil inlet pressure to engine is very low <1 bar
B. Cam shaft Lube oil pressure is very low < 1.5 bar
C. Jacket cooling water pressure >0.1 bar
D. Very high Jacket cooling water temperature >95° C

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32. If the remote control maneuvering system fails to operate from both the remote stations, i.e.
bridge and ECR, or the governor of the main marine engine goes faulty, what additional
safety is given to the operation of the main marine engine?
A. local manuevering control system.
B. Emergency steering system
C. Emergency generator system
D. Manual operating system

33. What is the result of incomplete or improper combustion and is colorless, odorless, tasteless,
and non-irritating, and as such can only be detected with instrumentation?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Hydrogen oxide
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Hydrogen dioxide

34. It is provided in main engine system to safe guard the main engine in case of any damage in
the system.
A. Safety devices
B. Manometer
C. Pressure gauges
D. Thermocouple

35. What do you call to the safety device which will not allow the engine to start from the stand-
still condition if some important system within the engine has not been operated or arranged
properly?
A. Alarm
B. Slow down
C. Shut down
D. Starting interlock

36. It is the next stage of protection when actions taken are not sufficient to control the ongoing
problem; where the engine will ______________ to counter the disturbed parameter.
A. Alarm
B. Slowdown
C. Shutdown
D. Starting interlock

37. Which of the following is an important aspect of watchkeeping, where a Watchkeeper should
know the location of all the engine room auxiliaries; switchboard, lube oil, jacket and seawater
circulation pumps and relevant coolers, generators, air compressors and vessels, shaft tunnel
bearings, and stern gland?
A. Ship’s Emergency Plan familiarization
B. Engine Room Layout Familiarization
C. Engine control room familiarization
D. Machinery layout familiarization

38. What do you call the fire alarm that is usually sounded by the personnel upon detecting fire?
A. Local fire alarm.
B. C02 Fire Alarm
C. Ship’s general alarm
D. Engine fire alarm

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39. Which of the following fire extinguishers is not applicable on board?
A. Foam Extinguisher – Chemical and Mechanical
B. Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher
C. Dry Powder Extinguisher
D. None of the above

40. What class of fire Foam extinguishers are most effective to be used?
A. Class A Fires
B. Class B Fires
C. Class C Fires
D. Class D Fires

41. Which communication device that allows users to talk to each other with the use of
a handset, similar to a conventional telephone, but without the use of external power?
A. Medium Frequency radio
B. Public Address System
C. Sound-powered telephone
D. Engine Telegraph

42. Which of the following represent the starting interlock system of a ship’s engine?
A. Turning gear engage interlock
B. Auxiliary blower off interlock
C. Lube Oil and other important pump not running interlock
D. All of the above

43. Which essential systems is not supplied with electricity by the emergency power system?
A. Steering gear system
B. Emergency bilge and fire p/p
C. Watertight doors.
D. Air-conditioning System

44. Which of the following does not describe actions to be taken by the relieving Engineer Officer
of the Watch before taking charge of the watch?
A. Check Engine Room Log Book.
B. Perform personal necessities and not during watchkeeping.
C. Read C/E instruction and sign.
D. Take rounds from the top to bottom of the engine room.

45. If the Chief Engineer is present in the engine room, who is now responsible for machinery
space operations?
A. 4th Engineer Officer
B. 3rd Engineer Officer
C. 2nd Engineer Officer
D. Chief Engineer Officer

46. Which of the following situation will cause the main engine to slow down?
A. Lube oil pressure falls to 1.5 bars;
B. Cam shaft pressure is just above 2 bars;
C. There is continuous flow of piston cooling media (water or oil)
D. Oil Mist detector or Main bearing sensors is not activated

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47. What list is displayed in conspicuous areas of the vessel so that every crew member on
onboard can read it and be familiarized with their duties during emergencies?
A. Crew list
B. Muster list
C. Master list
D. To do list

48. In case of deviation of engine parameters from a set value, what will be triggered to give an
early warning of the problem?
A. Interlock System
B. Shutdown system
C. Alarm system
D. Slowdown system

49. Which of the following watchkeeping characteristics would make up a very good
Watchkeeper?
A. Never Neglect Any Alarm
B. Do Not Hide Faults
C. Call for Help When in Need
D. All of the above

50. When working inside the ship’s engine room, which of the following is not a safe practice?
A. Wear the correct PPE;
B. Secure yourselves when working at heights;
C. Use proper signage and tags
D. None of the above

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