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Installation: CES version: CES 6.0.0

Name: Test date: 14.07.2018
User ID: Test type: STCW
Time used: 4
Nationality: Department: Engine
Academy: Level: Operational
Batch: Propulsion: Slow speed
Show only wrong answers with negative score: No

Question asked (ejyRfyQD):

Which of the following pump types could be damaged if the discharge valve is closed
before the motor is stopped?
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Correct answer:
Gear pump

Question asked (TJ0Mt4bJ):

What would be the main effect on a refrigeration system of insufficient cooling water flow
through the condenser?
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Increased delivery pressure

Question asked (5$7moKHu):

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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The heat transfer surfaces should be cleaned.

Question asked (Wko0vALg):

What information is required to evaluate the condition of a heat exchanger during
operation?
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Inlet and outlet temperatures and pressure drops across the heat exchanger for both
fluids.

Question asked (xOmwPABG):

What is the recommended range for the pH-value for the water in a diesel engine cooling
system engine cooling water be maintained?
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Between 7 and 10.

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Question asked (CPypEyaN):

What determines the power factor of an alternator when it is connected singularly to the
switchboard?
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The load connected to the switchboard

Question asked (yQ6vh9KC):

Electrical generators must provide electrical power at a steady, regulated voltage.
Automatic voltage regulators (AVR) are used to control the output voltage of alternators at
varying load conditions. The AVR achieves this function by:
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Varying the excitation field strength by regulating excitation voltage/current

Question asked (iOagX9kF):

When should adjustments to the fuel injection valve spring tension be made?
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Only on the fuel injection valve test rig.

Question asked (w4weZOO1):

In accordance with SOLAS and other international regulations, certain important
machinery functions, such as operation and control of the steering gear and propulsion
machinery, must be tested at specified times. When should these tests be carried out?
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Prior to arrival and departure from port and following maintenance.

Question asked (x4IPbj#z):

On a UMS vessel gas welding operations in the work shop are to be stopped for a lunch
break. Which of the following actions should be carried out prior to taking the break?
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The main supply valves in the deck storage are closed and checks made that no fire risk
exists prior to switching on the fire alarm system and going to UMS-mode.

Question asked (4y0fjlbb):

What is meant by the term 'feel over sequence' as applied to diesel engine operation
following replacement of a crankshaft bearing?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Stopping the engine to check the bearing temperature after a short period of operation
and repeating this procedure at increasing running intervals.

Question asked (6s3TECaJ):

In the event of a severe scavenge fire, which of the following is most likely to be seriously
damaged?
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Piston rod and stuffing box.

Question asked (5mzKly85):

What is one of the main features of the cylinder lubricating oil used in large 2 stroke
marine diesel engines which normally operate on heavy fuel oil?
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It is strongly alkaline.

Question asked (KBBERoua):

What is the most important task after carrying out any major overhaul on a diesel engine?
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A thorough check inside the engine to make sure all tools and cleaning rags have been
removed.

Question asked (CkIrkRMd):

Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise any potential polluting operation?
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To avoid pollution.

Question asked (wGWu2pIk):

Why did he study the contract in detail before signing it?
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He studied the contract in detail before signing it because he wanted to know his duties

Question asked (9pTUgvwn):

Which group of electrical services are likely to be supplied from an emergency generator?
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Steering gear and engine room alarm system

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Question asked (adoexl0#):

An electrical power emergency source in a ship is required because:
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In the event of main power failure, essential electrical and safety systems are available

Question asked (H$S91F20):

A delta connected 3-phase A.C. induction motor is running normally at its rated current of
150 A when a single phasing fault (open circuit) occurs in one line. The likely outcome will
be:
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Correct answer:
Line currents: 0 A, 180 A, 180 A. Trip condition: trip on overload.

Question asked (k3Q320Qi):

Check-synchroniser equipment is often installed to:
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Prevent manual synchronising outside permitted limits

Question asked (f0uFL2do):

The Base Number of a lubricating oil is an indication of which of the following?
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The alkalinity of the oil.

Question asked (VugKWa3n):

What is the main reason for sometimes having a separate forced lubrication system for
the camshaft on large cross head engines?
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To prevent any fuel leakage from the high pressure fuel pumps contaminating the oil in
the main lubrication system.

Question asked (eKAs5AD2):

Which of the following conditions could be the cause of an air conditioning system
evaporator icing up?
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Too low suction pressure.

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Question asked (caIpzpay):

Is it necessary to cool the samples taken from a diesel engine cooling water system
before carrying out tests to determine the concentration of treatment chemicals?
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Yes, the samples should be cooled to approximately 25 C.

Question asked (mtHDI0SQ):

What should you do if you are in the engine room and the alarm for "CO2 release into the
engine room" sounds?
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Correct answer:
Leave the engine room immediately.

Question asked (HegmIsN3):

What is the resistance value of this resistor?
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10 M ohm

Question asked ($8fka3$s):

Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
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Potentiometer, 10 kilo-ohms

Question asked (XCtSyQK8):

Which electronic component is this graphical symbol illustrating?
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Zener diode

Question asked (EAb2BSM#):

An important quantity which is useful in circuit analysis is known as conductance G
(Siemens). Which of the formulas A to D expresses the conductance for this circuit?
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G=1/R

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Question asked (5CoWuKxz):

Some equipment may be marked with the following symbol: What does it mean?
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Intrinsically safe.

Question asked (x#uYukRY):

What would be the typical flash point of the lubricating oil in the main lubricating system of
a diesel engine?
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200-240 deg C

Question asked (1KquZu7p):

The passage of electrical current through the body may result in severe and sometimes
fatal injuries. You are witness to man getting electric current through his body and is stuck
to the dangerous area. It is impossible to switch off the current by any main switch. How
to break the current safely?
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Don't know
Correct answer:
Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with isolating material.

Question asked (pEeeMSzT):

What is the correct method to use for fitting a rolling contact bearing, such as a ball
bearing, onto a parallel shaft?
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Gently heat the bearing in an oil bath and use a bearing puller to draw it onto the shaft..

Question asked (Cpezn3wy):

MARPOL - Annex IV. Your ship has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant
certified by the Administration. During discharge, while vessel is awaiting pilot off Cape
Henry, USA, the surrounding water is
discoloured. What kind of action would be appropriate to take?
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Correct answer:
Stop discharge.

Question asked (kEAqRRfn):

What action should be taken by the watchkeeping engineer if the running machinery is
operating at slightly high temperature but everything else appears ok?
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Correct answer:
It should be brought to the attention of the Chief Engineer so that remedial action can be
decided upon.

Question asked (kQB9rbaU):

Select the option which best describes the primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer?
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The primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer is to maintain constant surveillance of the
main engine and auxiliary machinery

Question asked (EDjjlXEv):

Measuring instruments must be routinely calibrated. What is the meant by instrument
calibration?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Comparing input and output values against a documented standard

Question asked (q3m1Io53):

With reference to diesel engine ancillary system operation, which one of the given
statements is true?
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Correct answer:
The normal jacket water temperature before the jacket water cooler is approximately 80
to 90 C.

Question asked (t135wo2i):

An auxiliary engine is fitted with a duplex type lubricating oil filter. The in-use element
requires changing. What procedure should be used to fit the new element?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
With the engine running, change over to the other filter after priming it and replace the
dirty element after checking there is no pressure on dirty filter housing.

Question asked (BXd1PNpu):

Before leaving the machinery spaces of a UMS vessel whose engine room is protected
by a fixed CO2 installation, should the duty engineer:
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Ensure all doors are in closed position.

Question asked (fQgiBXTO):

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What is the correct understanding of the term "Bending moments" when applied to ships?
Selected answer (score 0):
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The longitudinal Bending Moment at any section within the ship is the total moments
tending to alter the longitudinal shape of the ship

Question asked (hplB5CU$):

In a refrigeration system what is the most likely cause of the compressor suction pressure
being too low and causing the compressor to short cycle?
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Correct answer:
System undercharged with refrigerant

Question asked (gnFyrDwy):

What does the abbreviation ABC mean in first aid?
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Air, Breathing, Circulation.

Question asked (0evwyX6u):

When a fire breaks out in the engine room, who is in charge of the fire fighting
operations?
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The Chief Engineer

Question asked (vlSE5Txt):

An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one prolonged blast is
sounded by the ship's whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do?
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Correct answer:
Go to your lifeboat station

Question asked (aDSbJDGI):

How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each lifeboat?
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2

Question asked (WhrkfE$l):

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Which of the following spaces may be protected by a fixed carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-
extinguishing system?
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Correct answer:
Machinery spaces of category A

Question asked (Tp7frvTv):

*The freeboard of a lifeboat, measured from the waterline to the lowest opening through
which the lifeboat may become flooded:
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Correct answer:
Should exceed 1.5 % of the lifeboat length when loaded with 50 % of the number of
persons the lifeboat is permitted to accommodate, these persons being seated to one
side of the centreline

Question asked (PGPVMALG):

Give the meaning of the following symbol
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EPIRB

Question asked (uK5qVwXi):

A hand flare must have a burning period of at least
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1 Min

Question asked (FuAyPlnF):

Where do you find instructions for tasks and duties in case of an emergency?
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In the muster list.

Question asked (sFFeXvTv):

What material should boiler suits be made of?
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Cotton

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Question asked (ziV7V6vK):

Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
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Security Level 3

Question asked (pvPDHQz0):

What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?
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Correct answer:
Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.

Question asked (P0T32bNY):

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):
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Correct answer:
To improve valve sealing by compensating for pressure and temperature effects on the
valve during engine operation..

Question asked (6YTVXq2g):

Which of the following alternatives summarise the benefits of using high voltage on
ships?
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Smaller conductors, machines and switchgear

Question asked (z$ZotB8f):

Personnel in a high voltage switchroom smell rotten eggs. What may this indicate?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Problems with a gas (SF6) circuit breaker

Question asked (goSD3XKd):

Personnel in a high voltage switchroom smell ozone. Which of the following is the likely
cause?
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Don't know
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Arcing at badly connected bus bars

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Question asked (H4Vgya$T):

A section of seawater pipe has been removed for maintenance. When refittingthe pipe
after completing the work the bolt holes in the flanges are found to be misaligned. What
procedure should be followed to finish the work?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Adjacent pipework should be slackened off to allow the pipe to be aligned. Any incorrectly
positioned brackets should be adjusted after the pipe is refitted.

Question asked (xBzwGGqc):

While alongside at a repair berth a new section of seawater pipe has been fabricated in a
shoreside workshop from drawings supplied by the vessel. During fitting of the pipe by
ship's engineers it is noted that the pipe is too short leaving a gap of about 8mm between
the flange faces. What action should be taken to remedy this problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The pipe should be returned to the shoreside workshop for modification or to be remade
to the correct dimensions.

Question asked (EHZCCQOm):

The majority of large slow speed diesel engines used for main propulsion purposes are
direct drive to a fixed pitch propeller? What is the main reason for this arrangement?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
A fixed pitch propeller can operate with reasonable efficiency at the same sort of speed
as the engine.

Question asked (rFg4WUdx):

A new cylindrical brass bearing sleeve for a pump shaft is found to be a few millimetres
too long for the housing and needs to be adjusted to the correct length. Which will be the
best method to use to reduce the length of the sleeve to the correct dimension?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Remove the excess length using the ship's lathe.

Question asked (wYTfMXpf):

A diesel engine cylinder head is to be overhauled but the spring compressor for removing
the valve collets is found to be damaged and unusable. How should the task be carried
out by ship's engineers?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Delay the work until a new spring compressor is available or fabricate a suitable
replacement onboard if the work is urgent.

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Question asked (PviTbyJU):

What can be done to minimize the reduction of GM due to free surface?
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Correct answer:
Reduce the number of slack tanks.

Question asked (iXmwFwLu):

Which part of the crankshaft of a modern large two stroke diesel engine is most likely to
be the origin point for crack initiation during service and therefore needs the greatest
attention during maintenance inspection?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The fillet radii.

Question asked (CgFPkFWm):

During maintenance of a piston rod stuffing box on a large, slow speed diesel engine it is
usual to measure the butt gaps between the sealing ring and scraper ring segments.
What would be the effect of these gaps being too small?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
If the gaps are too small they could close due to the radial wear of the rings before the
next scheduled overhaul preventing the rings from contacting the piston rod and sealing
it.

Question asked (hc7gUTW1):

How is damage to the piston rod stuffing box rings avoided when removing and replacing
the piston during overhaul of the piston of a large two stroke diesel engine?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
A tapered guide sleeve should be fitted over the threaded end of the piston rod.

Question asked (6mOHH060):

When checking the closed butt gap clearance of new piston rings prior to fitting onto the
piston it is normal to try the rings in the liner so that the gap can be measured. From the
options given select the best part of the liner to use to carry out these checks.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Near the bottom of the liner.

Question asked (Nl0U7uOC):

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A simple level control for a water tank consists of a horizontal lever with a float at one end
and a filling valve at the other. The lever is provided with an adjustable pivot positioned
between the valve and the float. How will the 'offset' in the system be affected under
changing demand conditions if the pivot is moved closer to the filling valve?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
It will increase the offset across the demand range.

Question asked (nsI48WmE):

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.

Question asked (XSVFSvSk):

During maintenance work on a compensated mechanical hydraulic governor air is drawn
in to the hydraulic circuit after draining and flushing out the unit. Which of the actions
given in the options is most likely to assist in the removal of the air from the system?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
With the governor in operation open the compensation needle valve to introduce
instability and disturb the engine load to make the governor hunt.

Question asked (Iep1gGdD):

Vibration analysis is often used as a conditioning monitoring tool onboard ship as part of
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):
Don't know
Correct answer:
To isolate a single frequency of vibration associated with one of the pumps components.

Question asked (vtDa3QhO):

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
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 (w9OxG8OZ):

Which of the methods given in the options should be used to test a remote reading
temperature gauge for the auxiliary boiler exhaust gas?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Check the resistance change in the sensor over a known temperature range against the
resistance values in the product sheet.

Question asked (QnnufaqE):

What should be a correct form of response to the question: What is the weather in your
position?
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The correct form of response would be to give the wind force and direction, the range of
visibility and the sea state.

Question asked (m90$IOpE):

What do you understand by the initials: EPIRB?
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Correct answer:
This means: Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

Question asked (g7nP5QsC):

What is the maximum length of a fire zone on any deck?
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40 meters

Question asked (rnYt4$yi):

What is class "A" division
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Bulkhead constructed of steel, suitably stiffened and insulated so as to be able to meet a
prescribed fire test of one hour duration

Question asked (84cMixHA):

Before using a bosun’s chair you should:
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Correct answer:
Personally check it to make sure it is safe to use

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Question asked (j2$ZqiZM):

Who can contact the Designated Person with their safety concerns?
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All crewmembers

Question asked (IOg3bRbZ):

Once the Safety Management System is verified and working effectively, what document
is issued to the ship?
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Correct answer:
The Safety Management Certificate

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