The metal that is often used in coating food containers is the _____.

A.Tin
B.Lead
C.Zinc
D.Steel
The metal that is bolted to the ship’s hull to preserve the steel against pitting is the
______.
A.Zinc
B.Lead
C.Steel
D.Tin
A kind of metal that has a strong anodic potential in marine service is the _____.
A.Tin
B.Copper
C.Zinc
D.Lead
A kind of metal that has a strong anodic potential in marine service is the _____.
A.Tin
B.Copper
C.Zinc
D.Lead
A material that is considered as ferrous metal is the ____.
A.Steel
B.Brass
C.Manganese
D.Tin
A material that is NOT belong to classifications of non-ferrous metal is the _____.
A.Steel
B.Brass
C.Manganese
D.Tin
Which of the following properties of a material has the ability to resists deformation
usually by indention?
A.Hardness
B.Malleability
C.Plasticity
D.Ductility
To anneal a copper is done by heating into a cherry red color and a _____.
A.Cooling slowly in air
B.Dousing in cold water
C.Dousing in hot water
D.None of the above
A property of metal that has the ability to resists being permanently deformed when a
load is applied is ______.
A.Hardness
B.Ductility
C.Strength
D.Malleability
A property of metal that has the ability to resists being permanently deformed when a
load is applied is ______.
A.Hardness
B.Ductility
C.Strength
D.Malleability
The purpose of tempering is to make a metal ____.
A. Harder
B. Softer
C. Less brittle
D. Ductility
Reheating a hardened metal to a temperature lower than the temperature and then
cooling it is known as ______.
A.Temperature hardening
B.Brittleness
C.Tempering
D.StrengthReheating
a hardened metal to a temperature lower than the temperature and then cooling it is
known as ______.
A.Temperature hardening
B.Brittleness
C.Tempering
D.Strength
The rate of heat transfer from the hot region to a cold region is affected most by the
_____.
A.Size of the heat sink
B.Temperature difference between the regions
C.Temperature hardening
D.Brittleness
When a metal is tempered, it becomes ________.
A.Less brittle
B.Harder
C.More brittle
D.Softer
The internal force of a material, which tends to resists deformation when subjected to
external forces, is known as _____.
A.Stress
B.Hardness
C.Strain
D.Brittleness
The result of material after annealing is to make it ___.
A.Softer
B.Harder
C.Tougher
D.Smoother
The process of reheating hardened STEEL to temperature lower than the hardening
temperatures and then cooling it, it termed _______.
A.Tempering
B.Hardening
C.Annealing
D.Malleability
If steel is heated at a temperature a 85Oo-950oC and then cooling it SLOWLY either
the furnace or an insulated space is called _______.
A.Annealing
B.Heating
C.Tempering
D.Hardening
The kind of metal that is light, strong and corrosion-resistant usually used as plate
material in plate-type heat exchanger is the _______.
A.Bronze
B.Copper
C.Titanium
D.Silver
The result when either of two bodies in motion is in contact with each other is called
________.
A.Potential energy
B.Tension
C.Friction
D.Kinetic energy
A kind of non-metallic minerals that can withstand very high temperatures and
unaffected by steam, petrol paraffin, fuel oil and lubricants, is the ____.
A.Asbestos
B.Lignum vitae
C.Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
D.Steel
The wearing away of corrosive metal by abrasion is called ______.
A.Erosion
B.Tension
C.Corrosion
D.Stress
The reduction of metals by chemical or electro chemical reactions within their
surrounding is known as ______.
A.Erosion
B.Tension
C.Corrosion
D.Stress
Often use as a joining materials for fresh and sea water pipes and also for water
lubricated bearing is ________.
A.Rubber
B.Steel
C.Asbestos
D.Lignum vitae
A hard brittle substance that is insoluble in water is the _______.
A.Nylon
B.Resin
C.Glass reinforced plastics
D.Asbestos
Bronze is an alloy of copper and ________.
A.Tin
B.Zinc
C.Bronze
D.Silver
Brass is an alloy of copper and ________.
A.Manganese
B.Zinc
C.Silver
D.Tin
The process of using zinc, a metal that is resistant to atmospheric corrosion when using
as coating for protecting steel is called ______.
A.Dezincification
B.Corrosion
C.Galvanizing
D.Erosion
The metal that is used as an alloying material in the manufacture of various special
steels is the _______.
A.Zinc
B.Titanium
C.Vanadium
D.Copper
The vibration incurred by the main engine, is transferred to the hull of the ship by the
________.
A.Thrust bearing
B.Freezing temperature
C.Reduction gear
D.Boiling temperature
The variable gas pressure within the cylinders and the connecting rod mechanism
during the working cycle creates _______.
A.Torsional vibration
B.Critical vibration
C.Longitudinal vibration
D.None of the above
An excessive vibrations created by the main propulsion machinery are detrimental to
the _________.
A.Electronic equipment
B.Pumps
C.Galley equipment
D.All of the above
The maximum stress to which a material can be subjected without causing permanent
deformation is called _________.
A.Elastic limit
B.Tension
C.Maximum strain
D.Stress
The maximum stress applied to rupture a material is called _________.
A.Ultimate strength
B.Elastic limit
C.Compression strain
D.Maximum strain
The amount of internal force on which a material resists a change in shape is known as
________.
A.Stress
B.Strain
C.Strength
D.Torsion
One of these statements is CORRECT concerning welding sequence, it is ___.
A.First, weld the joints that will tend to contract the most
B.First, weld attachments which will restrain points of maximum contraction
C.Lower fuel pressure
D.Quantity of fuel injected increased
The procedure to ensure a good weld, post heating is required whenever an arc weld
repair is made ________.
A.With a reverse polarity rod
B.To a cast component casting
C.Lower fuel pressure
D.Quantity of fuel injected increased
If welding or burning with oxygen-acetylene, the acetylene, the acetylene working
pressure must NOT exceed ________.
A.1 kg/cm2
B.0.25 kg/cm2
C.0.50 kg/cm2
D.0.05 kg/cm2
In securing an oxyacetylene cutting outfit for an extended period, you should close the
______.
A.Cylinder valves and close torch valves with 4 to 5 pounds of pressure in the hose
B.Cylinder valves and close torch valves when pressure in hose and regulators is zero
The steps you should do when using an oxyacetylene outfit for welding, is to ___.
A.Open the acetylene valve until the hose pressure is 2 kg/cm2B.Open the acetylene
cylinder valve only ¼ to ½ turn and leave the wrench on the valve stem
C.Cylinder valves and close torch valves with 4 to 5 pounds of pressure in the hose
D.None of the above
Regarding oxyacetylene welding outfit, each cylinder has a regulator and two pressure
gages. One pressure gage indicates cylinder pressure and the other is used to indicate
which the ________.
A.Tip pressure
B.Valve pressure
C.Hose pressure
D.None of the above
If welding is being done on mold steel with a shielded metal-arc electrode and getting
only shallow penetration, you should _______.
A.Use larger electrodes
B.Increase the amperage
C.Tip pressure
D.First, weld attachments which will restrain points of maximum contraction
Soft solders have relatively low melting points and consist mainly of ______.
A.Silver base alloys
B.Paraffin base oil
C.Lead base alloys
D.None of the above
When solders are used for joining metals surfaces, should have a ________.
A.Fusing point much higher than that of the metals being joined
B.Melting point lower than that of the metals being joined
C.Increase the amperage
D.None of the above
If other elements are added to iron during the refining process, the resulting metal is
termed _________.
A.Carbon stee
lB.Alloy steel
C.Cast iron
D.None of the above
The product of remelting a pig iron and scrap iron in a furnace and removing some of
the impurities from the molten metal by using various fluxing agents is called
___________.
A.Carbon steel
B.Alloy steel
C.Cast iron
D.None of the above
The metals usually used in incandescent lights aboard ship are the _______.
A.Platinum
B.Vanadium
C.Tungsten
D.Aluminum
A material usually used in grinding wheel aboard ship is the _______.
A.Silicon carbide
B.Tungsten
C.Carbon
D.Platinum
The composition of Babbitt metal includes _______.
I – Tin II – Lead III – Antimony IV – Copper
A.I, II and III
B.I, II, III and IV
C.II and III and IV
D.I, II, III and IV
The fusion of two metals joined together to produce a strong bind as one metal is called
_______.
A.Welding
B.Galvanizing
C.Soldering
D.None of the above
The factor that governs the intensity of heat required for any given welding job is
_________.
A.The type of metal being joined only
B.The type of metal being joined and the welding process used
C.Fusing point much higher than that of the metals being joined
D.None of the above
If maintenance is undertaken at sea, the engine personnel shall take precaution to
________.
A.Sudden roll of the ship
B.Increase the amperage
C.Fill fuel service tank
D.Compression strain
When the manhole of the lubricating sump tank opened, what precautions should be
erected and posted? I – Hand rails II – Use ladders III – Warning signs
A.I and III
B.I only
C.III only
D.I and II
If an area is made slippery by snow during bunkering and fixing the hose connection on
deck, the material that should be spread over the snow is ________.
A.Pebble
B.Sand
C.Sawdust
D.Salt
With no permission of the master and chief engineer officer, no console alarms should
be ________.
A.Isolated
B.Lower fuel pressure
C.Tested
D.None of the above
If safety hazards are recognized and reported, appropriate action should be taken to
minimize __________.
A.Repair
B.Danger
C.Tested
D.Removed
Which of these are fire hazards in the machinery spaces?
I – Warm water in the cascade tank
II – Arc welding activity at the lowest flat
III – Exposed exhaust manifold
A.I and II
B.II and III
C.I and III
D.I, II and III
Which of these are atmospheric hazards in an enclosed space?
I – Presence of hydrocarbon
II – Existence of toxic
III – Adequate ventilation
IV – Deficiency in oxygen
A.I, II and III
B.II, III and IV
C.I, II and IV
D.I, III and IV
That where the ventilation is NOT functioning on around the clock basis is the
_________.
A.Enclosed space
B.Opened space
C.Machinery space
D.All of the above
An area considered an enclosed space is the ________.
A.Cofferdam space
B.Battery space
C.Machinery space
D.None of the above
Before entering an enclosed space is the ________.
I – Entry permit must be approved by the master
II – The space be thoroughly ventilated
III – Sufficient flammable gasses be present
IV – There must be adequate oxygen
A.I, II and IIIB.II, III and IVC.I, III and IVD.I, II and IV
What equipment are used before entering an enclosed space?
I – Life lines
II – Sparkling tools
III – Hard hats
A.I and II
B.I and III
C.II and III
D.I, II and III
Which of these are hot work hazards?
I – Fire
II – Explosion
III – Glare injury
IV – Heat injury
A.I, II and III
B.II, III and IV
C.I, III and IV
D.I, II, III and IV
The safest place to do hot work in the engine room is in the _____.
A.Electrical shop
B.Welding shop
C.Work shop
D.None of the above
If hot work is being done on the lowest flat in the engine room, the fire alarm sensor
should be switched off on the _________.
A.Lowest flat
B.Engine room
C.Highest flat
D.Deck
The usual practice is avoided because it is prone to fire hazard is _______.
A.Smoking in the machine shop
B.Stowing oily rags in a paint locker
C.Increase the amperage
D.Presence of hydrocarbon
In electrical fires, the best extinguishing agent is ______.
A.CO2
B.C2O
C.Dry chemical
D.None of the above
The practice that should be avoided to minimize fire hazard is _______.
A.Stowing oily rags in a paint locker
B.Stowing portable acetylene bottles in the vertical position
C.Smoking in the machine shop
D.All of the above
The hard file generally used for finishing is the _______.
A.Double cut file
B.Single cut file
C.Bastard cut file
D.Double bastard cut file
The statement that best defines DEPTH of cut lathe work is ________.
A.The distance to tool point advances with each revolution of the work
B.The distance from the bottom of the cut to the uncut surface of the work piece
C.The type of metal being joined only
D.The type of metal being joined and the welding process used
In machine shop practice, a center gage is used for checking the angle of ____.
A.Screw thread pitch
B.90o thread cutting tools
C.60o thread cutting tools
D.None of the above
The main difference between a common lathe dog and a safety lathe dog is the latter
________.
A.Has a headless set screw
B.Has a head set screw
C.Allows for misaligned center holes
D.None of the above
A lathe dog, fitted with a headless set screw is known as a ______.
A.Clamp lathe dog
B.Tailstock
C. Safety lathe dog
D. None of the above
The proper way to use a lathe crotch center to drill an oil hole in a bushing, you should
mount the crotch center in the ______.
A.Tailstock
B.Chuck
C.Lathe dog
D.File
In machining a work held between lathe centers, and the lathe centers begin to squeal,
you should first ________.
A.Lubricate the center
B.Screw head pitch
C.Stop the lathe
D.None of the above
A follower rest should be used in a lathe to machine ___.
A.Large diameter stock between centers
B.Thread a long slender shafts
C.Lubricate the center
D.None of the above
Work that cannot readily be mounted between lathes centers is usually held in a
__________.
A.Chuck
B.Lathe dog
C.Tailstock
D.File
The type of fits used in assembling a rotating shafts and bearing is the _____.
A.Clearance fits
B.Interference fits
C.Transitional fits
D.Sleeve fits
The type of fits be observed when assembling the end bell and housing of an electric
motor is the _________.
A.Transitional fits
B.Clearance fits
C.Interference fits
D.Sleeve fits
What type of fits is necessary in the assembly of mating parts with the use of hydraulic
press?
A.Transitional fits
B.Clearance fits
C.Interference fits
D.Sleeve fits
The precautions you should do in using the hydraulic press to prevent damage of parts
is _________.
A.Determine the exerted pressure by watching the pressure gauge
B.Do not heat external part to be mated
C.Lubricate the center
D.Increase the amperage
For fitting mating the parts with the use of hydraulic press, what precaution/s should be
observed?
•I – Part being pressed can reach the breaking point without visible indication
•II – Consider interference allowance between mating parts
•III – Ensure that the work is adequately supported
•IV – Use lubricant between the mating parts to prevent seizing
A.I and II
B.II and III
C.III and IV
D.I, II, III, and IV
If the load is increased on a bearing, the distance between the surfaces will be
_______.
A.Decreased
B.Increased
C.The same
D.No effect
The type of bearing installed on the main bearing of a diesel engine is the ___.
A.Sleeve bearing
B.Roller bearing
C.Ball bearing
D.Thrust bearing
The kind of bearings installed on the connecting rod journal of a diesel engine is the
_________.
A.Sleeve bearing
B.Thrust bearing
C.Roller bearing
D.Ball bearing
The bearing installed in the engine room supply blowers is _____.
A.Ball bearing
B.Roller bearing
C.Thrust bearing
D.Sleeve bearing
The sea painter of an inflatable liferaft should be _______.
A.free running on deck
B.faked out next to the case
C.secured to a permanent object via a weak link
D.starved near the raft
An oil fog lubrication system is recommended for ________.
A.gear shaft bearings
B.high speed continuous operation of roller bearings
C.low and moderate speed ball bearings
D.heavily loaded and high speed ball bearing
If emergency repair must be made to the upper area of the fuel tank, the tank and/or
adjacent compartments may need to be _______.
A. gas freed
B. inerted
C. filled with water
D. all of the above are necessary
Which of the following weld faults can only be detected by a method that examines the
internal structures of a weld.
A. under cut
B. lack of reinforcement
C. overlap
D. lack of penetration
What is the equivalent tonnage of a refrigeration system rated at 48,000 BTU/hr?
A.2.5 ton
B.3 ton
C.4 ton
D.5 ton
What defects of weldments is cause by water vapor, oil or grease in the weld puddle.
A. porosity
B. incomplete penetration
C. undercutting
D. inclusion
When new section of shell plating is being installed, the proper weld sequence must be
followed to_______.
A. Minimize shrinkage stress and harmful distortion
B. Ensure that all weldments are down hand
C. Provide the greatest restrain in the weld
D. Ensure all horizontal weldments are completed
Where is the dry pipe located in the boiler?
A. At the superheater outlet
B. Behind the superheater screen tubes
C. In the top of the steam drum
D. Below the generation tube bank
At which of the listed tank locations should you obtain oxygen content readings prior to
tank washing?
A. At the hatch coaming and tank bottom
B. At the hatch coaming and middle of the tank
C. At the middle and bottom of the tank
D. At the center of the ullage and one meter below deck
Which of the wrenches listed is least likely to slip off a bolt head or nut?
A. Open end wrench
B. Box end wrench
C. Crescent wrench
D. Spanner wrench
A transfer pump which delivers the fuel to the high-pressure injection pump is called
___.
a. transfer pump
b. reciprocating pump
c. booster pump
d. Suction lift pump
A delivery valve in a port and helix fuel injection pump is designed to ____.
a. produce a quick cut off fuel injection
b. normally maintain constant pressure in the discharge line
c. meter quantity of fuel being injected
Fuel oil begins injection into the cylinder of a four-stroke cycle diesel engine during the
___.
a. Intake stroke
b. Exhaust stroke
c. Power stroked.
d. Compression stroke
Most fuel injector nozzles are opened by_________.
A. Fuel oil pressure
B. A cam operated followers
C. A spring-loaded pressure plate
D. Timing gears keyed to the crankshaft
A lube oil pump used in a diesel engine is a ________.
A. Volute pump
B. Centrifugal pump
C. Diaphragm pump
D. Gear pump
What is the purpose of crankcase ventilation system of an engine?
A. It prevent spark generation.
B. Removes combustible gases in the crankcase
C. Determines the level of combustible gases
D. Provides inert gas generation in crankcase