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Q802 Electrician
Q802 Electrician
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
QMED
Illustrations: 14
1. What is the purpose of the torque limit switch as fitted on an electric motor operated rising stem gate
valve?
• (A) The torque limit switch protects the valve from being damaged if a foreign object prevents the
valve from fully closing.
o (B) The torque limit switch protects the motor from being damaged if a foreign object prevents the
valve from fully closing.
o (C) The torque limit switch protects the valve from being damaged if a foreign object prevents the
valve from fully opening.
o (D) The torque limit switch protects the motor from being damaged if a foreign object prevents the
valve from fully opening.
2. If a shipboard AC generator experiences a failure to produce a voltage, what may be the cause?
3. For a lubricating oil, what is the relationship between viscosity and temperature?
o (A) As the temperature of a lubricating oil increases, the viscosity of the lubricating oil may
increase or decrease, depending upon the lubricant.
o (B) As the temperature of a lubricating oil increases, the viscosity of the lubricating oil also
increases.
o (C) As the temperature of a lubricating oil varies in either direction, the viscosity of the lubricating
oil remains constant.
• (D) As the temperature of a lubricating oil increases, the viscosity of the lubricating oil decreases.
4. As shown in the illustrated wound-rotor induction motor, how is the direction of rotation of the motor
reversed? Illustration EL-0148
• (A) Any two of the "T1, T2, and T3" leads are reversed only.
o (B) Any two of the "M1, M2, and M3" leads are reversed only.
o (C) Any two of the "T1, T2, and T3" leads are reversed and any of the two "M1, M2, and M3"
leads must be reversed as well.
o (D) It is not possible to change the direction of rotation of a wound-rotor induction motor.
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Q802 Electrician
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
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6. If you hear a continuous blast of the whistle for not less than 10 seconds supplemented by the
continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds, what does this indicate?
7. What will be the resulting current when a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to a resistance of 32 ohms in
figure "A" of the illustrated circuit when the switch is closed? Illustration EL-0018
8. A typical common digital multimeter (DMM) can be used to measure what values?
9. The torque-speed and current-speed curves for a three-phase induction motor with a squirrel cage
rotor are shown in figures "A" and "B" of the illustration. Which of the following statements is true
concerning the depicted curves? Illustration EL-0056
o (A) The pull-up point on the torque curve is about 20% of the normal full load torque value.
o (B) The starting current is nearly 1.5 times the normal full load current value.
o (C) Rated torque and rated current occur at approximately 20% slip.
• (D) Starting current is approximately 4.75 times the normal full load current value.
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Q802 Electrician
Q802 Electrician
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
QMED
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10. At a minimum threshold, how many milliamps of current through the body produces a condition
where most people would experience respiratory paralysis and be unable to breathe while still in
contact with the energized conductor?
o (A) 3 to 7 mA
o (B) 10 to 16 mA
• (C) 30 mA
o (D) 75 mA for 5 sec.
11. A capacitor is to be tested with a digital multimeter set up to measure ohms. If the meter is
connected to a shorted capacitor, how would the meter display respond?
• (A) the fuse clips are straight, tight, and in good contact
o (B) to increase the fuse rating 10% to guard against 'nuisance blowing'
o (C) to use insulated pliers or screwdriver
o (D) to stand on a rubber mat and use rubber gloves
14. Moisture damage, as a result of condensation occurring inside of the cargo winch master switches,
can be reduced by the use of what installed equipment?
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15. Greases used for most marine applications would use what thickening base?
o (A) Calcium-based
o (B) Lime-based
o (C) Aluminum-based
• (D) Lithium-based
16. You have just extinguished an oil fire on the floor plates of the engine room with a 15 pound CO2
extinguisher. Which of the listed dangers should you now be preparing to handle?
17. What type of respiratory protection provides the greatest protection from the various respiratory
hazards, is specifically designed for emergency and rescue situations, but has time constraints
associated with its use?
18. All portable electric tools should have a ground connection to prevent __________.
19. As shown in the illustration, which brush holder would be appropriate to use in a bidirectional motor?
Illustration EL-0029
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20. Before electrical work can be safely undertaken, the equipment must be de-energized, locked and
tagged out, and verification must be made that the circuit is actually dead. What testing device is
most certain to reliably verify that a circuit is actually dead?
21. In electronic circuitry, what does the abbreviation "PCB" commonly represent?
22. Which type of flux should be used when soldering electrical wire connections for electronic
components on printed circuit boards?
23. In terms of the battery electrolyte, when performing maintenance of alkaline batteries what should be
done?
24. In the system illustrated, which of the following readings should be indicated on the pressure gage, if
the load (x) is 8000 lbs. (3632 kg) and the piston area (y) is 10 sq. in (64.5 sq. cm)? Illustration GS-
0062
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25. What type of motor enclosure is utilized for the motor labeled "A" in the illustration? Illustration EL-
0001
o (A) Open
o (B) Totally enclosed
• (C) Totally enclosed, fan-cooled
o (D) Open, drip-proof
26. Consider a series circuit employing two resistors. What is true about the resistance value of the
second resistor compared to the first when the voltage drop across the first resistor is one-half the
source voltage?
o (A) the second resistor has a resistance value relative to that of the first which cannot be
determined
• (B) the second resistor has a resistance value equal to that of the first
o (C) the second resistor has a resistance value that is half of the first
o (D) the second resistor has a resistance value double that of the first
27. What is the primary reason that idle burners on a boiler be regularly checked to insure that they do
not drip?
28. In testing a three-phase delta-connected winding for an open circuit using an ohmmeter, what must
be done?
• (A) if possible, open the delta-connections to avoid shunting the phase being tested
o (B) measure the voltage across the open connections while testing
o (C) test the windings as parallel groups to avoid short circuiting
o (D) test each phase with all connections intact
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o (A) placing the test leads across a de-energized and isolated resistance to measure resistance
while in the voltmeter mode
o (B) placing the test leads in series with the load of a circuit to measure current while in the
voltmeter mode
o (C) placing the test leads across a de-energized and isolated resistance to measure resistance
while in the ammeter mode
• (D) placing the test leads across a voltage source to measure voltage while in the resistance
mode
30. Which of the following devices allows the user to remain in an oxygen deficient space for the longest
period of time without interruption?
31. What material is most commonly used as a sacrificial anode for the purposes of minimizing the
galvanic corrosion of steel and cast iron?
• (A) Zinc
o (B) Bronze
o (C) Platinum
o (D) Brass
32. What is the combined effect of inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and resistance in an
alternating current circuit known as?
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33. What should be done if localized scoring is discovered on a pump shaft sleeve during routine
maintenance inspection?
o (A) Reassemble the pump and provide more water leakoff for lubrication.
o (B) Reassemble the pump and set the governor to obtain a slower speed.
• (C) Correct the cause of scoring and install a new shaft sleeve.
o (D) Check for parallel alignment of the sleeve radial face to the sleeve bore.
34. By what means does a molded-case circuit breaker provide protection against short circuits?
35. What is the characteristic of a wound-rotor induction motor, with a high resistance inserted in series
with the rotor winding at startup?
36. If a fire broke out in an automation console, you would first secure the power and then proceed to
use which of the listed hand portable fire extinguishers?
• (A) CO2
o (B) Soda acid
o (C) Foam
o (D) Dry chemical
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38. Bottom blow valves are installed on auxiliary water-tube boilers to __________.
39. Which of the following methods should be used to test for an 'open' stator winding coil in a wye-
connected AC squirrel cage induction motor?
o (A) Use an ohmmeter, placing one test lead on the shaft and the other to each of the
disconnected motor leads in succession and compare resistances.
o (B) Use a growler, listening for noise and vibration levels to diminish when the growler blade is
positioned over an open stator coil.
o (C) Use a growler, listening for noise and vibration levels to increase when the growler blade is
positioned over an open stator coil.
• (D) Use an ohmmeter, placing the test leads across each pair of disconnected motor leads in
succession and compare resistances.
40. The leads from an ohmmeter are attached to the leads of the opposite ends of an AC motor stator
coil. If a reading of infinity is obtained, what does this indicate?
41. If a three-phase induction motor is operated under a light load and it develops an open in one of its
supply lines, what will be the result?
• (A) the motor will continue to run, but will vibrate and have reduced torque
o (B) the motor will run cooler due to reduced current flow
o (C) the motor will stop
o (D) the motor will speed up due to the reduced number of poles
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42. In which of the following heat related illnesses is the individual most at risk for losing consciousness?
43. You are paralleling two alternators. The synchronizing lamps grow dim and are totally darkened as
the synchroscope pointer approaches the 0° position. What does this indicate?
44. An ullage reading is the distance from a given point at the __________.
45. Which of the methods shown in the illustration is the correct way to fit shoring? Illustration SF-0016
• (A) A
o (B) B
o (C) C
o (D) D
46. What happens to the current in a series circuit when the voltage remains constant and the resistance
increases?
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47. What is the name of the type of motor control circuit that will not permit automatic restarting after
power is restored, following a power failure?
48. In a compression type automatic grease cup, the lubricant is forced into the bearing by __________.
49. The seat of a butterfly valve will most likely be constructed of __________.
50. In the system shown in the illustration, the engine room station is unable to signal any other station,
nor is any other station able to signal the engine room station. The engine room station can,
however, ring itself by proper positioning of its selector switch. What is the most probable cause of
this problem? Illustration EL-0093
o (A) The switch at component "A" of the problem station is stuck open.
o (B) The selector switch is grounded at the problem station diverting current from the other
stations' ringing devices.
• (C) There is an open between terminal "C" of the problem station and the common wire of the
multi-conductor cable to the other stations.
o (D) The coil of component "C" of the problem station is open-circuited.
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51. In actual applications, electrical connections associated with "R1, R2 and R3" of the transmitter to
"R1, R2, and R3" of the indicators shown in figure "C" of the illustration are made by what means?
Illustration EL-0092
o (A) a circuit breaker is enclosed in a tube of insulating material with metal ferrules at each end, a
fuse is not
• (B) a circuit breaker trips to break the circuit and may be reset, a fuse may not be reset
o (C) a circuit breaker gives no visual indication of having opened the circuit, a fuse universally
does
o (D) a circuit breaker melts and must be replaced, a fuse does neither
53. During start-up of the circuit shown in figure "B" of the illustration, it is noted that the ends of
component "4" alternately glow and become dark without the tube illuminating. What is the most
probable cause for this condition? Illustration EL-0081
o (A) component "2" is loose and due to the ship's vibrations makes and breaks contact
o (B) the power system's voltage is fluctuating in and out of the range necessary for proper
operation
• (C) component "3" is shorted and therefore unable to produce the high voltage required to start
the lamp
o (D) component "5" contacts are opening and closing thus prohibiting sufficient current flow
54. If a sea water-cooled shell-and-tube lubricating oil cooler has the sea water inlet and outlet
connections on the opposite end waterboxes, in terms of the number of passes, what statement is
true?
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55. The electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium battery is distilled water and what other substance?
56. The minimum length of dimension "C" shown in the illustration is __________. Illustration GS-0014
57. How much is the nominal open-circuit voltage of one cell of a fully charged lead-acid battery?
58. Which extinguishing agent is most likely to allow reflash as a result of not cooling the fuel below its
ignition temperature?
59. For what reason should engine room watchstanders make periodic checks on the loads carried by
electric motors?
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60. What is the current flow through R1 of the circuit in figure "B" of the illustration with the switch closed
if the resistance of R1 is 2 ohms, R2 is 3 ohms and R3 is 6 ohms and the battery voltage is 12 VDC?
Illustration EL-0019
o (A) 2 amps
o (B) 4 amps
• (C) 6 amps
o (D) 12 amps
61. The component shown in the illustration would be installed in which of the following types of fire
detection systems? Illustration SF-0004
62. Hydraulic cranes must be properly warmed-up before being operated because __________.
63. How may chattering of the collector/slip ring brushes on a generator be remedied?
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65. When the compressed air reservoir is placed in line with an air compressor and is used as an
aftercooler, what must be done with the reservoir?
66. If a magnetic controller contact fails to pick up when the operating coil is energized, what could be
one possible cause?
67. What would be the voltage drop across the parallel branches of the circuit shown in figure "B" of the
illustration if the source voltage is 30 volts, the resistance for R1 is 10 ohms, the resistance for R2 is
10 ohms and the resistance for R3 is 10 ohms? Illustration EL-0032
o (A) 5 volts
• (B) 10 volts
o (C) 20 volts
o (D) 30 volts
68. It is necessary to cool the bulkheads and decks surrounding a compartment where there is a fire in
order to __________.
69. If a delicate component must be soldered into a circuit, how can the component be protected from
the heat of the soldering process?
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o (A) amperes
• (B) henrys
o (C) ohms
o (D) volts
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EL-0001
EL-0018
Adapted for testing purposes only from GROB, Basic Electronics, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 1977 by McGraw-Hill, Inc.
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EL-0019
Adapted for testing purposes only from GROB, Basic Electronics, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 1977 by McGraw-Hill, Inc.
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EL-0029
Adapted for testing purposes only from HUBERT, Operating, Testing and Preventive
Maintenance of Electrical Power Apparatus.
Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education
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EL-0032
Adapted for testing purposes only from GROB, Basic Electronics, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 1977 by McGraw-Hill, Inc.
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EL-0056
Adapted for testing purposes only from HUBERT, Operating, Testing and Preventive
Maintenance of Electrical Power Apparatus
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EL-0081
Adapted for testing purposes only from HALL, Practical Marine Electrical Knowledge, 2nd Edition
Copyright © 2003 by Dennis T. Hall
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EL-0092
Adapted for testing purposes only from SMITH, Modern Marine Electricity and Electronics
Copyright © 1966 by Cornell Maritime Press, Inc.
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EL-0093
Adapted for testing purposes only from HOSE-McCANN, Sound Powered Telephones
Copyright © 1964 by Hose-McCann Telephone Co.
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EL-0148
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GS-0014
Fitting A B C D
Size
(Inch)
GS-0062
Adapted for testing purposes only from EATON, Industrial Hydraulics Manual
Copyright © 2010 by Eaton Corporation
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SF-0004
Adapted for testing purposes only from Marine Fire Prevention, Firefighting and Fire Safety
Maritime Administration
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SF-0016