Wrong answer summary

CES version: CES 6.0.9

Test date: 21.11.2022
Test type: STCW
Department: Engine
Level: Management
Vessel type/Propulsion:

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Question asked (1):
What is the main difference between a stuffing box gland and a mechanical seal on a
centrifugal pump?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
PA
If packing fails the pump can be kept running by tightening the glands, but if a mechanical
seal fails it must be renewed to stop the leakage

Question asked (61):

What is meant by the term 'lapping in' in relation to diesel engine cylinder cover valves?
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Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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Grinding the valve against the valve seat, usually manually, to obtain a uniform sealing
surface across the seat.
IA

Question asked (563):

What shall you do if you see a person falling into the sea?
Selected answer (score 0):
AR

Don't know
Correct answer:
Throw a lifebuoy over board and report to the bridge immediately.

Question asked (928):

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What is the correct name of the tool shown in the illustration?

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

Question asked (1502):

What would you do if you are told to operate a piece of mechanical equipment which you
are not familiar with?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Seek advice from your superior before attempting to operate it.

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Question asked (1636):

Hydrocarbon gas encountered in oil tankers cannot burn in an atmosphere containing
less than approximately what percentage of oxygen (by volume)?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

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11%

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Question asked (1734):
Why is it important that the combustion chamber of a boiler is properly ventilated prior to
ignition?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

furnace.

Question asked (1825):

PA
To avoid an explosion in case any oil vapours are present from oil leakage into the

What would be the most probable cause of an increase in cooling water temperature for
all cylinders of a diesel engine?
G
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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Fouling of the jacket water cooler.

Question asked (2088):

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What is the main purpose of bottom-blowing a boiler?

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
To remove any accumulated sludge from the water drum.

Question asked (2103):

What is the main purpose of an observation tank in a boiler feed system?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
To check condensate returns for oil.

Question asked (2833):

During bilge pumping operations the pump suction gauge indicates a high vacuum. What
is the most likely cause of the high vacuum reading?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
A blocked bilge suction strainer.

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Question asked (2855):

What should be the first indication the engine room watchkeepers get that there is oil or
water leakage in the engine room?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

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They should see it on the tank top or in the bilge well during regular inspections.

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Question asked (2877):
Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what immediate action should be
taken?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.

Question asked (3002):

PA
Which of the following pump types will normally require a separate means of priming?
Selected answer (score 0):
G
Don't know
Correct answer:
Centrifugal pump
N

Question asked (3549):

What should the Fitter be asked to do?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
The Fitter should be asked to check the level of hydraulic oil in the header tank
AR

Question asked (3562):

What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the illustration?
Selected answer (score 0):
M

Don't know
Correct answer:
Crosshead

Question asked (3579):

What action should be taken by the engine room rating if a piece of machinery is not
functioning properly?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
If machinery does not function properly the duty Engineer should be informed
immediately so that plans for further action can be made.

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Question asked (3706):

What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:

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Lifebuoy with light and smoke

Question asked (3748):

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What will you bring in a lifeboat if the ship is abondoned?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Warm clothes, blankets and lifevests.

Question asked (3775):

PA
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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Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with isulating material.
N

Question asked (3794):

IA

Where would you normally expect to find the air vent cock on a steam boiler?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
AR

At the highest point of the steam drum.

Question asked (3801):

Simple gauge glasses for indicating the boiler water level, such as the one shown here,
are often fitted to low pressure boilers. What would be a reasonable schedule for blowing
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through the gauge glasses to make sure they are reading correctly?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
At least once a day

Question asked (3810):

What is the first action that should be taken by the rating on boiler watch in the event of a
flame failure on the boiler?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Call the engineer on watch

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Question asked (10135):

*What is the factor that makes the difference between a deflagrating and a detonating
explosion?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

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The speed of the shock wave created by the initial combustion

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Question asked (10283):
*What is the term used to designate the work that may cause heat, sparks or flames and
that cannot be performed if specific compulsory precautions are not taken in places
where nearby flammable products could be present?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Hot work

Question asked (10285):

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*Which of the following measures should be applied when hot work is to be undertaken in
a harbour.
G
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
N

To have a hot-work permit

Question asked (10423):

IA

As a fire fighter, what should you always consider when fighting a fire in a confined
space?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
AR

Correct answer:
The confined space always has six sides

Question asked (10496):

Give the meaning of the following symbol
M

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
Remote controlled fire pumps

Question asked (10505):

Give the meaning of the following symbol
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Foam monitor gun

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Question asked (20061):

An evacuation-slide must be capable:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

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of being deployed by one person

Question asked (20243):

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Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-jackets corresponds to present
SOLAS regulations ? A life-jacket shall be so constructed that:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

without damaging the life-jacket

Question asked (20313):

PA
it allows the wearer to jump from height of at least 4.5 m into the water without injury and

Which of air and water is the fluid that transfers the greatest amount of heat during the
same time, given that the fluid is not flowing along the immersed body?
Selected answer (score 0):
G
Don't know
Correct answer:
Water
N

Question asked (20342):

IA

The outside manually controlled lamp of a liferaft must be capable of working at minimum
for a period of:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
AR

Correct answer:
12 h

Question asked (20445):

*Which one of the following requirements regarding lifebuoys corresponds to present
SOLAS regulations ?
M

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-ignition lights.

Question asked (31598):

Welding and burning are two operations which give the highest risk of a fire on board
ship. Which of the following safety precautions may be regarded as the most important in
order to minimise this particular risk?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
The area where the welding is to take place and adjacent spaces to be cleaned and all
unnecessary materials and objects to be removed.

Question asked (32004):

Which of the following areas may be possible restricted areas? (Review all answers)
Selected answer (score 0):

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Don't know
Correct answer:
All alternatives

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Question asked (32018):
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a bomb search?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer: PA
"Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick
tock of a clock mechanism."

Question asked (32425):

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Steam escaping from the area of the bottom water header handhole doors of a high
pressure boiler generating superheated steam is observed by the engine rating on watch.
What action should be taken?
Selected answer (score 0):
N

Don't know
Correct answer:
Immediately inform the Officer of the Watch.
IA

Question asked (32516):

As part of the routine duties a rating on boiler watch is requested to assist with the daily
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chemical treatment for the boiler and feed water systems. Where will the rating find the
information relating to the hazards associated with the chemicals involved in this task?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The material safety data sheets supplied with the chemicals.
M

Question asked (32521):

An engine room rating is assisting the duty engineer during a period of UMS operation.
After completing the tasks they leave the engine room which is returned to UMS mode.
The rating realises that an oil tank filling valve has been left open. What action should be
taken?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Inform the duty engineer immediately so that the engine room can be re-entered and the
valve can be shut.

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Question asked (32522):

The engine rating on watch finds the level of the diesel engine jacket water header tank
well below normal. After topping up the tank and checking around the engine, a leak is
found. What action should be taken?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Try and quickly stop the leak and then inform the engineer on watch of what has
happened.

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Question asked (32572):
What is the most suitable type of packing for a shaft gland of a pump used for seawater
duties?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Greasy cotton packing.
PA
Question asked (32574):
An engine room rating is given the task of retightening the flanges of a pipe that has been
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replaced in the engine room. Which of the following tightening procedures should be
followed?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
N

Correct answer:
Gradually tighten all of the bolts working diagonally across and around the flange.
IA

Question asked (32575):

During maintenance work at sea an engine room rating is moving a heavy component to
the workshop using a chain block attached to an overhead trolley on a rail. Part way
through the operation the rating is asked by the engineer to go immediately to the store
AR

for some equipment. What should the rating do?

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Continue with the moving operation until the component is properly secured in the
workshop before going to the store for the equipment.
M

Question asked (32607):

Which of the following tools can be safely sharpened using a pedestal grinder?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Steel drill bit

Question asked (32609):

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A pump cover is sealed using a paper gasket which is damaged during overhaul. There
are no spare gaskets available. How should the casing be sealed when reassembling the
pump?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Make a new gasket from old chart paper or other similar material of the same thickness
as the original gasket.

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Question asked (32611):

LA
A small electric motor needs to be taken to the bottom plates for fitting to a domestic
water pump. It is only just too heavy to be manually carried so is to be lowered using the
engine room crane. Which of the options given would be a suitable strop to use for the
operation?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
PA
Any certified strop which has a safe working load greater than the weight of the motor.

Question asked (32612):

Following repair and refitting of the seawater pipe for the fresh water generator feed line
the rating notices that one of the flange joints is leaking. What action should be taken?
G
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
N

Check the bolts are correctly tightened before informing the engineer so that the flange
faces can be cleaned and re-jointed if necessary.
IA

Question asked (32616):

During maintenance work on a fuel tank the engine room ratings are removing scale in
preparation for re-coating. One of the ratings suddenly notices the smell of fumes even
though the atmosphere had been satisfactorily tested before the work started. What
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action should the ratings take?

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Leave the tank immediately and have the atmosphere retested.
M

Question asked (32617):

A spare cylinder head for the generator needs to be lifted from its storage cradle to the
generator flat. Because of its location the engine room crane cannot be positioned directly
above it. What method should be used to bring the cylinder head into position?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Rig chain blocks to lift the cylinder head from its cradle and then transfer it gradually over
to the crane hook by working the chain blocks.

Question asked (32625):

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A seawater pipe is holed due to corrosion causing frequent bilge alarms. Which of the
given temporary repair methods would be the preferred option to remedy the problem
until the pipe can be replaced?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Cover all of the affected area with fibre glass tape and resin/fibre glass mixture.

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Question asked (33063):
Which tool would be best suited for cutting a piece of angle iron?

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

Question asked (33071): PA

Which of the options given is most likely to result in overheating of a ball bearing fitted to
a pump shaft?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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Completely filling the bearing with grease.
N

Question asked (33075):

Which tool in the options given is the best one for cutting a new external thread on the
end of a steel pipe?
Selected answer (score 0):
IA

Don't know
Correct answer:
Split dies
AR

Question asked (33726):

What is the meaning of "make fast"
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
M

To secure a rope

Question asked (33749):

What do you call the wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents the ladder from twisting?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a 'Spreader'

Question asked (33753):

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How would you alert others onboard if you saw a person falling overboard?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, "Man overboard"

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Question asked (33754):
What is shown in the picture, a crane or a derrick using what loading gear?
Selected answer (score 0):

LA
Don't know
Correct answer:
A deck crane using grabs.

Question asked (33872):

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
PA
What is the most important treatment concerning a foreign body in the eye?

Rinsing of the eye with water

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Question asked (33880):
Which of the following is false when a casualty is bleeding?
N

Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
IA

Cover the wound with a cloth

Question asked (33897):

AR

The cargo manifold working platform surface should be made of:

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Open mesh grating
M

Question asked (33899):

An International oil pollution prevention certificate is required for:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Oil tankers 150 gross tons or more

Question asked (34589):

When someone is working at height, who is at risk? Select the best option.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
There are risks to people at height and anyone below them.

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