Which of the following safety measures

should be taken to prevent personal

injury when you are replacing a section
of heavy piping on deck?

.Place an old mattress under the pipe toprevent it from hitting

the deck
.Position several men under the pipe so they can catch when it
falls
.Attach lines to the end of the pipe so they can catch it if it
falls
.have a first aid kit at the job site
Before opening any part of refrigeration
system for maintenance, what precaution
must be taken?

• Defrost line to remove frost on coils to ensure visibility of

parts to be maintain
• Prevent entrance of moisture since positive pressure exists
in the system
• Set high pressure cut-out on manual to prevent automatic
starting
• Pump down the system before doing maintenance work
Before performing any maintenance on a
hydraulic system storing energy in an
accumulator, you should_______

• pressurize the system to test for leaks

• bleed off all pressure within the system
• operate the machine until it reaches normal temperature
• disconnect the pump pressure control switch
Before doing any work on a hydraulic system
equipped with accumulators, you
should______.

• bleed off all stored energy from the accumulators

• completely charge the accumulators to prevent system
energy loss
• pump the hydraulic fluid into the accumulators to
prevent fluid loss
• drain the accumulators and purge with oxygen
To prevent overheating and scoring of the
shaft after repacking the stuffing box, which
of the following procedures should be
carried out?

• Lubricate the packing with cylinder oil before installing new

turns of packing.
• Tightening the gland in all the way and then backing it off
slightly.
• Operating the pump slowly and applying oil freely to the
shaft until the packing is properly seated.
• Tighten the packing in small increments while the
pump is operating
When replacing a steam pressure reducing
valve, what information is required for the
selection?

• inlet pressure
• Maximum and minimum inlet pressures
• outlet pressure
• inlet and outlet temperature
Centrifugal pump shaft and casing damage is
usually prevented by___________.

• wear rings
• internally flooded lantern rings
• a hardened sprayed metal coating
• renewable sleeves
A pump shaft that is bent or distorted should
normally be __________.

• replaced with a satisfactory spare

• repaired by a suitable welding process
• straightened by applying heat and torsion
• reconditioned by metallizing and machining
When conducting a hydrostatic test on the
distillate cooler shell of a flash type
evaporator, liquid appears well inside one of
the tubes. In order to correct this, you
should___________.

• all of the above would be considered satisfactory as a

temporary repair until permanent
• plug the tube
• seal weld the tube
• reroll the tube
When replacing ball bearings on an electric
motor shaft, you should_____.

• tap the outer race with a mallet

• apply even pressure to the outer race
• apply even force to the inner race
• apply pressure evenly to both the inner and outer races
When troubleshooting electronic equipment,
you should use a high impedance multimeter

• so as not to load down the circuit and obtain erroneous

voltage readings
• whenever a low impedance meter is not available,
regardless of the components being tested
• for AC measurements only and a low resistance meter for
DC measurements
• to prevent excess current flow through the meter that would
damage i
How many months interval is the appropriate
time in drawing lube oil sample from the
system of the diesel generator engine on
board for the complete test as means of cost
saving and a good maintenance system?

•8
•5
•7
•3
What control procedures must be done before
putting into operation a steam driven cargo
pumps?

• Steam lines to be thoroughly drained

• Clutch to be engaged
• Warping heads to be balanced
• Exhaust valve to be closed
If it becomes necessary to clean the spray
holes in a diesel engine fuel injector, what
should you use aside from a suitable size
piano wire?

• gasoline
• carbon solvent
• degreasing compound
• strong detergent
After disassembly, the safest way to remove
carbon deposits from air compressor inlet and
discharge valves is to use _____.

• naphtha
• gasoline
• ammonia
• diesel oil
You are installing new piston rings on a single
acting diesel engine piston. To check the ring
gap clearance, Where should the rings be
placed?

• Center of the cylinder

• At the lower point
• At the point of minimum cylinder wear
• Point of maximum cylinder wear
A high water level in a deaerating feed heater
will cause the automatic dump valve to drain
condensate to the ______.

• Atmospheric drain tank

• Auxiliary condenser
• Main condenser
• Reserve feed tank
How will you secure nuts of main bearings,
connecting rod bolts and all other moving
parts?

• By split pins or other effective means

• By hardened steel nut locks
• By cotter pins made of spring steel
• By hydraulic nuts as commonly found on large low
speed engines
Operating a reciprocating air compressor
without an air filter will cause _____.

• a clogged air intake

• carbon deposits on valves and pistons
• excessive wear on valves and cylinder liners
• excessive compressor discharge pressure
How can an engineer confirm a suspected
leak in an operating fuel oil heating coil?

• Check the pH of heating coil returns

• Check the drain inspection tank
• Conduct a soap test
• Conduct a blotter spot test
What may cause a persistent gland packing
leakage on a reciprocating steam pump?

• A loose tappet collar

• An open sniffer valve
• Clogged suction strainers
• Misalignment of the crosshead guide
The engine room high level bilge alarm keeps
sounding every few minutes even though the
bilge is empty. What action would you take?

• Check the function of the high level alarm switch

and the printed circuit board for this alarm group
• Change the setting on the alarm printed circuit board
• Start the bilge pump
• Disconnect the alarm and see if it helps
What is the best emergency repair to a crack
forming in the vessel's hull?

• Weld a doubler plate over the crack

• Drive wedges into the crack
• Weld a metal box over the crack and applying air
pressure
• Drill the ends of the crack and apply a concrete
patch
The cylinder liner forming the cylinder wall
and the inside of the water jacket is called a
____________.

Wet liner
Dry liner
Jacket liner
Corrugated liner
When one belt of a multiple V-belt requires
replacement, it will be necessary to _____.

• ensure the seasoned belts are reinstalled in their

proper sequence
• ensure the proper belt dressing is applied
• replace the entire belt set
• season the new belt prior to installation
What would be the best remedy if the fuel
injection pump plunger or barrel becomes
damaged?

• Injector nozzle must be replaced

• Plunger and barrel must be replaced as a unit
• The plunger must be replaced only
• Entire pump must be replaced
With reference to overhauling of machinery
before any repair or maintenance work is
commenced what measure and precaution is
necessary for the safety of those concerned?

• Before a section of the steam pipe system is opened,

all drains should be opened
• Equipment under which personnel are required to work
should be properly labeled
• Warning notices should be posted on the working area to
avoid accident to personnel
• Alarm system should be isolated with the initiative of the
personnel working
What may cause by improper fireside water
washing of a steam boiler?

• Erosion of tubes and drums

• Loss of ductility in boiler tubes
• Sulphuric acid corrosion
• Decreases heat transfer capabilities
Integral water jacket liners use O-rings near
the bottom of the liner. These O-rings serve to
___________.

• form a water seal between the liner and engine block

• prevent the escape of lubricating oil from the
crankcase
• ensure proper temperature flow between the liner and
engine block
• allow for slight misalignment of the liner
Which of the conditions listed could cause a
boiler economizer to leak?

• high stack gas temperature

• low feedwater pressure
• high feedwater temperatures
• water hammer
In a diesel engine, an integral liner is one in
which the cooling water _______.

I. flows through the cylinder liner jackets

II. touches the outer side of the liner

• II only
• both I and II
• I only
• neither I nor II
What should you do to ensure that a
refrigeration unit will not start while
undergoing repairs?

• Secure and tag the electric starter panel

• Inform all persons in the area not to start the unit
• Place a crow bar in the flywheel of the unit
• Persons in the area should leave immediately
When changing a lube oil purifier from a
separator to a clarifier, what should you do?

• Install a smaller inside the diameter ring dam

• Install a seal ring at the top
• Change all the discs
• Install a larger inside the diameter ring dam
Which of the diesel engine cylinder liners
listed has internal cooling water passages?

• Internally finned liner

• Wet liner
• Integral water jacket liner
• Externally finned liner
Which of the following maybe the possible
cause for a turbo-charged four stroke cycle
diesel engine to have a high exhaust gas
temperatures from all cylinders?

• Low scavenge air pressure

• Leaking exhaust valves
• Inadequate fuel supply
• Inoperative turbocharger
If the salinity indicator located in the main
condensate pump discharge piping causes an
alarm to sound there is a danger of __________.

• salting up the boilers

• contaminating the distilled tank
• low condensate temperature
• low condensate depression
After disassembly, which is the safest way to
remove carbon deposits from air compressor
inlet and discharge valves?

• ammonia
• naphtha
• lube oil
• diesel oil
Which of the listed items should be secured
before performing any maintenance on a
solenoid operated air start valve?

• Hydraulic switch and engage jacking gear

• Motor drain and pneumatic control system power
• Lube oil standby pump and control air
• Electric power and starting air
In a single-acting diesel engine. The cylinder
liner area that is most difficult to lubricate is
the __________.

• major thrust side

• top circumference
• bottom circumference
• minor thrust side
During a maintenance inspection of a
turbogenerator, the integral turbine wheels
are tapped with a hammer.What condition
may be indicated by a dull non-resonating
sound?

• Improper rotor support

• A cracked turbine wheel
• Normal structural solidity
• Overstressed blade shrouding
During an inspection of the main turbine, you
notice flow marks or discoloration across the
diaphragm joints. What does this condition
indicate?

• Improper seating of the diaphragm joint

• Normal wear for a high temperature unit
• Water carryover between stages
• Excessive chemical treatment of the boiler water
Failure to use the turning gear prior to
warming up a main turbine will damage the
__________.

• gland sealing system

• thrust bearings
• rotor assembly
• nozzle located in the diaphragm
What is the best way to recondition a
defective fuel injector?

• Lap the needle to its seat with metal polish

• Overhaul, clean and lap with grinding compound
• Overhaul and clean each parts
• Send to the nearest authorized repairer
Which of the following should be replaced
when the capacity of a centrifugal pump
decreases gradually over a long period of
time?

Lantern ring
Wearing ring
Packing glands
Mechanical seals
What is the FIRST thing to do to ensure that a
refrigeration unit will not start while
undergoing repairs?

• Inform all persons in the area not to start the unit

• Secure and tag the electrical circuit
• Make a log book entry
• Place a crow bar in the flywheel of the unit
Which of the listed procedures is the most
important factor to take into consideration
when making repairs to the refractory
surrounding the burner openings?

• Design refractory cone angle must be maintained.

• Plastic firebrick must be used.
• Finished repair surfaces must be smooth.
• All cracks must be completely filled.
A properly honed diesel engine cylinder liner
will ___________.

• appear slick and glazed

• prevent cylinder liner glazing
• shorten the ring break-in period
• prevent piston ring wear
What calibrations are taken to determine
piston ring wear on a diesel engine?

• Radial and axial thickness of ring.

• Ring groove clearance and butt gap in unworn
cylinder.
• Radial thickness of ring and butt gap in unworn cylinder.
• Internal diameter when positioned in unworn cylinder
When the automatic combustion control fails,
what should you do to control the air supply
to a boiler?

• open the forced draft fan crossover damper

• manually control the fan inlet damper position
• reduce the firing rate
• manually control the fan discharge damper position
What will happen to governor if there is a
friction in the moving parts, linkage, and
control valve?

• Remain in the neutral positions

• Fail to react to small speed changes
• Have excessive sensitivity to small speed changes
• React with insufficient speed droop
On a diesel main engine, the water cooling
space on the turbocharger is damaged and
you have no spares. The cooling water must
be closed. What steps would you take to
ensure least possible damage?

• Remove rotor assembly and fit the sealing plate.

• Run the engine at lower speed with the turbine drains open.
• Open turbine drains and tell the duty engineer to pay
special attention for abnormalities.
• Shut off cooling water and run at reduced rpm.
Failure to remove the carbon ridge from the
top of the cylinder when replacing the piston
rings, will result in _____________.

• deformed piston skirts

• damaged cylinder liners
• damaged upper piston rings and/or ring lands
• scored piston walls
When the timing gear backlash for a Roots-
type blower has become excessive, how is
problem properly repaired?

• Renew the drive gear

• Renew the driven gear
• Seat in more slowly
• Renewing both driving and driven gears as a set
Scuffed cylinder liner surfaces in a diesel
engine can result from ___________.

• knurling the piston skirt

• using scuff resistant piston rings
• starting the engine hot
• operating an overheated engine
The minimum feedwater inlet temperature to
a boiler economizer is determined by the
________

• surface area of the third stage heater

• dew point temperature of the stack gas
• superheater outlet temperature
• radiant heat transfer in the furnace
What preventative maintenance should be
done frequently to diesel engine starting air
receivers?

• drain the accumulated moisture

• test the relief valves
• watch the temperature to prevent fluctuations in
pressure
• clean the interior to remove oil and foreign matter
If the foundation bolts of a reciprocating air
compressor are loose, which of the
conditions below will occur?

• the unloaders will jam shut

• the compressor will vibrate
• the drive belts will squeal
• the intercooler will leak
The rate of cylinder lubricating oil metered to
each cylinder of a large, low-speed, main
propulsion diesel engine is ___________.

• adjusted during each hour of operation while at constant

RPM
• the same, whether at sea, or during maneuvering
• lower at sea than while maneuvering
• reduced during periods of low load operation
One advantage of a vacuum feed sight glass
indicator used on cylinder lubricators over the
discharge side liquid filled type sight glass is
_________.

• there are fewer moving parts

• better visual metering adjustment
• a lower grade of cylinder oil may be used
• adjustments are not required
A dirty intercooler on the ship's service air
compressor will result in____________.

• unloader malfunction
• water in the lubricating oil
• higher than normal power consumption
• decreased compression ratio
Once the thrust collar is scored, marks can
be removed by machining acid polishing. To
what extent an allowance is left to the collar
thickness?

• Up to about 25% above the design thickness.

• Up to about 15% above the design thickness.
• Up to about 50% above the design thickness.
• Up to about 75% above the design thickness.
If an operating propulsion unit requires
excessive quantities of gland sealing steam,
you should suspect a _____.

• Worn or damaged labyrinth packing

• Vacuum leak in the condenser shell
• Flooded main condenser hotwell
• Restriction in the gland leak off piping
Which of the precautions listed should to be
observed when working with oxy-acetylene
welding equipment?

• Bottles should be labelled air and gas.

• Keep gas cylinders supported so that they cannot tip
over.
• Keep cylinders away from exposure to cold temperatures.
• Keep oxygen regulators and valves coated with a light film
of oil.
Which of the following practices is considered
to be safe for the handling and use of
compressed gas cylinders?

• Cracking the valve on a hydrogen cylinder to clear dust and

dirt.
• Routinely greasing or lubricating the valves on oxygen
cylinders.
• The storage of the cylinders in a well-ventilated
compartment.
• Using oxygen as a substitute for compressed air for
pneumatic tools.
In oxy-acetylene welding outfit each cylinder
has a regulator and two pressure gages. One
pressure gage indicates cylinder pressure and
the other gage is used to indicate_____.

• upstream pressure
• tip pressure
• arc pressure
• hose pressure
An acetylene pressure regulator should never
be adjusted to maintain pressures exceeding
15 psig (103.4 kPa) because _____.

• the fusible plug will blowout

• rapid deletion of acetylene is hazardous
• the relief valve will lift
• this gas become extremely unstable under this
condition
Acetylene should never be used at pressures
in excess of 15 psig because the_____.

• slightest shock could cause an explosion

• acetylene cylinders have a maximum allowable
pressure of 15 pisg
• fusible plug will blow out
• relief valve will lift
Which of the following listed pressures is the
maximum acetylene gas pressure that can be
safely used in gas welding?

• 15 psi
• 25 psi
• 10 psi
• 35 psi
When gas welding or burning the acetylene
working pressure must be kept below 15 psi
(103.4 kPa) to prevent a possible_____.

• Torch flame out

• Torch backfire
• Explosion
• Acetone fire
Which statements describes the function of
the filler material used in acetylene
cylinders?

• It reduces the danger of explosion.

• It neutralizes the gas to render it harmless.
• It chemically reacts with acetone to produce acetylene.
• It is fire resistant and reduces fire hazards
Which of the factors listed governs the
intensity of heat required for any given
welding job?

• The strength of the bond only.

• The type of metal being joined only.
• The type of metal being joined and the welding process
being used.
• The strength of the bond and the welding process being
used
Protective equipment to be used while
carrying out oxy-acetylene welding should
always include _____

• tinted goggles
• ear plugs
• non-sparking tools
• steel toe safety shoes
Which of the following statements concerning
braze welding is/are correct?

• A braze welded joint should be cooled immediately with

cold water to obtain the highest strength.
• All of the above.
• Braze welding is an acceptable method of repairing
malleable iron and mild steel.
• Repairs to containers used in chemical processes
especially strong alkaline solutions are effectively
accomplished with braze welding.
Which of the following procedures would be
correct when first lighting off an oxy-
acetylene torch?

• Open the oxygen valve wide open and the acetylene valve
slightly to lightoff.
• Open the oxygen valve very slightly to light off and then
open and adjust the acetylene valve.
• Open the acetylene valve very slightly to light-off and
then open and adjust the oxygen valve.
• Open the acetylene valve very slightly and the oxygen valve
the same amount to lightoff.
Cracks may be prevented from developing at
the corners of welded plating inserts by_____.

• plug welding the corners

• squaring the corners
• slot welding the corners
• rounding the corners
The steam soot blower piping should be
thoroughly drained before operating to
prevent_____.

• feedwater loses
• erosion of refractory
• nozzle plugging
• accidental flameout
You should never watch the arc generated
during electric arc welder with the naked eye
because_____.

• serious flash burns will result

• arc blow will burn our face
• the fumes are highly toxic
• slag and metal splatter will get in your eyes
What is the purpose of an air vent installed on
some reduction gear casings?

• Decrease the possibility of corrosion

• Avoid the accumulation of flammable oil vapors
• Admit cooling air to the gearing
• Release air pressure build up
To drill a hole in round stock
perpendicular to the axis of the piece
the stock should be mounted in a_____.

• clamp
• V-block
• collet
• morse sleeve
What basic dimensions are used in
describing machine bolts?

• Diameter head size and shoulder length

• Diameter and length only
• Diameter and cross section only
• diameter length and number of threads per inch
Pinning is often caused by_____.

• dropping the file

• chalking the file
• bearing too hard on the file
• cleaning the file
To commence cutting threads with a metal
lathe, you should engage the_____.

• split or half-nut
• feed-change lever
• back gear lever
• thread-chasing dial
Which of the following statements is correct
concerning welding sequences?

• Make a weld across an unwelded plate joint in adjoining

members
• Each successive welded part should be restrained to lock in
stresses and avoid cracking
• First weld attachments which will restrain the points of
maximum contraction
• First weld the joints that will tend to contract the most
When metal is tempered . it becomes_____.

• Harder
• less flexible
• more brittle
• less brittle
The temper is likely to be drawn out from a
chisel edge when you_____.

• rind the cutting angle too small

• hold it next to a wet grinding wheel
• grind it for long periods of time with excessive
pressure
• soak it in hot oil for lengthy periods
Following the withdrawal of the tail shaft
which non-destructive test could be used to locate
cracks?

I. liquid penetrant dye

II. magnetic flux

• Both I and II
• I only
• Neither I nor II
• II only
An excessive power loss in a straight reaction
turbine is commonly caused by

• Abnormal tip leakage

• Improper nozzle angle
• Leaking diaphragm packing
• Excessive fluid friction
Stainless steel is an alloy composed mainly
of_____.

• chromium and steel

• copper and steel
• brass and steel
• iron and steel
The main difference between a common lathe
dog and a safety lathe dog is that the
latter_____.

• allows for misaligned center holes

• is more easily centered
• has a spring loaded catch
• has a headless set screw
Which of the following statements represents
the function of the center groove machined
on a double-helical gear?

• It is used to distribute oil to the gear teeth

• It allows a path for oil to escape regardless of the
direction of rotation
• It allows the gears slight axial movement without gear
damage
• It prevents excessive axial thrust loads from developing on
the teeth
To set the dividers to the proper radius
you should use a _____.

• scribing circle
• micrometer
• callipers
• steel rule
A thirty pound steel plate would be
_____________.

• 3/4 inch thick

• 1/2 inch thick
• 3/8 inch thick
• 1 inch thick
The repair list with supporting material
supplied by the company is normally grouped
into how many parts?

• 3 parts
• 2 parts
• 6 parts
• 4 parts
How often should the compressor side of the
turbo charger be washed?

• At least once a week

• At least once a month
• Daily
• At least once every second week
Which statement represents the function of
insulating brick?

• Acts as a gasside layer at high temperature areas in D-

type boilers
• Acts as back-up insulation behind firebrick
plastic refractory or castable refractory
• Provides structural stability
• Provides the first layer at the inside
The pitch of a screw is the ___________.

• angle of taper formed by the centerline

• number of threads per inch
• distance between corresponding points on
adjascent threads
• angle formed by the adjascent flanks of thread
What are generally used to avoid a phorous
brittle weld defects in an electric arc
welding?

• Flux Coated Electrodes

• Bare or Uncoated Electrodes
• D.C. Supply
• A.C. Supply
In the absence of the manufacturers
instructions a good procedure in
reassembling a high pressure boiler gage
glass is to tighten the nuts in pairs and______.

• start at the top and work down

• begin with the center bolts and work toward the
ends
• begin with the end bolts and work toward the center
• start at the bottom and work up
Boiler fuel oil atomizer parts should be
cleaned by soaking in tip cleaner or diesel
fuel and ____________.

• brushed with a steel brush

• scraped with a modified table knife
• polished with emery cloth
• scraped with a non-abrasive tool
 What would you do next after adding grease
to a ball bearing with a hand held grease gun

• Run the machine with the bearing housing drain plug

open for a short while
• Close the bearing housing drain and add a little extra
grease to compensate for air pockets in the bearing
• Save the used grease for chemical analysis
• Remove the grease fitting and leave open to allow excess
grease to escape
Which of the following material is unaffected
by steam petrol paraffin fuel oil and lubricants
but health safety hazard?

• Rubber
• Cotton
• Asbestos
• P.T.F.E
 Boiler survey is conducted every how many
years?

• Every two and one half years

• Every year
• Every five years
• Every four years
Any welding process which requires pressure
and does not usually require filler metal or
flux is called_____.

• Rivet process
• Fusion welding process
• Resistance welding
• Forge welding process
Any welding process, which requires pressure
and does not usually require filler metal or
flux is called_____.

• rivet process
• fusion welding process
• forge welding process
• electric welding process
If it becomes necessary to clean the spray
holes in a diesel engine fuel injector
you should use a suitable size piano wire and
______________.

• gasoline
• strong detergent
• carbon solvent
• degreasing compound
Electric arc welding using AC supply is usually
more popular for which of the following reason?

I-Higher efficiency
II - Less initial cost and requires less maintenance
III - No danger in operation

• I and III only

• I and II only
• II and III only
• I and II
What is the proper maintenance for a lube oil
pump?

• Inspect the telltale holes for leakage

• Lubricate once a month
• Weekly check-up of lube oil level
• Check lube oil temperature
On tank vessels which of the listed valve
types is most commonly used in conjunction
with hydraulically actuated controls?

• nonreturn valve
• butterfly valve
• gate valve
• globe valve
What is the best way to recondition a
defective fuel injector?

• Overhaul clean and lap with grinding compound

• Lap the needle to its seat with metal polish
• Send to the nearest authorized repair provider
• Overhaul and clean each parts
The oil in a cargo winch gear box should be
sampled periodically to ____________ .

• prevent the gear box from leaking

• make sure it has not become contaminated
• prevent the oil from becoming inflammable
• make sure the motor bearings are lubricated
Cylinder oil is used for:

• gasoline engine
• 4-stroke and 2 stroke engine
• 4-stroke engine
• 2-stroke engine
Diesel engine piston ring ends can be
machined in different shapes. The step-cut
ring end offers the advantage of:

• a decreased possibility of ring seizure

• having the least amount of ring expansion
• best control of ring tension
• a decreased break- in period
Ductility of steel can be increased by:

• Hardening
• Soaking
• Annealing
• Carbunizing
During seven-day period, the minimum
standard rest of an officer in charge of the
engineering watch must be:

• 60 hours
• 70 hours
• None of the stated options
• 50 hours
For mild steel and general work, the correct
angle of a drill point is ____ degrees.

• 118
• 120
• 121
• 119
Governors used on diesel engines to limit the
load must be equipped with

• pivotless centrifugal flyballs

• a fixed maximum fuel stop
• a proportional action compensation mechanism
• a variable maximum fuel stop
How long the cooling process will take to
obtain a full anneal of steal if done in the
furnace

• 24 to 36 hours
• One hour for each inch of sectional thickness
• 16 to 18 hours
• 16 to 20 hours
If a higher than normal water level is
observed through the inspection port of a
flash evaporator, you should suspect:

• a clogged desuperheater water strainer

• a leak in the feed water heater
• a malfunctioning brine pump
• improper vacuum
If a refrigeration system compressor
crankcase is sweating, you should:

• adjust the float valve to the proper holding pressure

• adjust the thermal expansion valve to the proper
setting
• open the hand expansion valve
• add refrigerant to the system
If the fuel oil temperature flowing to the
burners is too low, the:

• oiler will produce dense white smoke

• fuel service pump will lose suction
• fuel service strainers will become clogged
• boiler will produce heavy black smoke
If your ship burns 8 tons of fuel per hour at 15
knots, how many tons per hour will it burn at
20 knots?

• 21.7 tons
• 27.0 tons
• 22.4 tons
• 19.0 tons
If your ship burns 8 tons of fuel per hour at 15
knots, how many tons per hour will it burn at
21 knots?

• 22.0 tons
• 20.3 tons
• 26.1 tons
• 29.4 tons
If your vessel burns 6 tons of fuel per hour at
22 knots, how many tons per hour will it burn
at 17 knots?

• 1.7 tons
• 2.8 tons
• 4.6 tons
• 3.9 tons
If your vessel burns 8 tons of fuel per hour at
15 knots, how many tons per hour will it burn
at 19 knots?

• 16.3 tons
• 12.8 tons
• 10.6 tons
• 10.1 tons
In pressure measurement, absolute pressure
is defined as the difference in pressure
between, what?

• atmospheric pressure and barometric pressure at a given

point
• gauge pressure and ambient atmospheric pressure
• any two pressures measured with respect to a common
reference
• a perfect vacuum and the total pressure at a given
point
Insufficient air for combustion in a boiler
furnace could result in a:

• high flame temperature

• white incandescent flame
• black stack smoke emission
• 0% carbon monoxide leve
One simple laboratory analysis of used lube
oil that can be carried out aboard ship is
called the

• blotter test
• paraffin test
• stability test
• spectrographic test
The process used to reduce stresses , induce
softness, change ductility, or refine the grain
structure of a metal is called:

• Tempering
• Soaking
• Annealing
• Hardening
What is an example of an antifriction bearing?

• rubber cutlass strut bearing

• ball bearing
• line shaft or spring bearing
• Kingsbury thrust bearing
What is the cross sectional area of a rubber
o-ring packing whose inside diameter is 64
mm.

• 1422.52 mm2
• 1335.21 mm2
• 1352.13 mm2
• 1331.25 mm2
What is the minimum diameter of a round
stock necessary to make a square key 5 on
each side?

• 9.5 inches
• 8.01 inches
• 7.07 inches
• 9 inches
What is the ultimate stress of mild steel used
in boiler plates?

• 30 tons/sq.m
• 25 tons/sq.m
• 35 tons/sq.m
• 20 tons/sq.m
What procedure must be formed before doing
any maintenance on a hydraulic system, i.e.
there is still stored energy in the
accumulator?

• Disconnect the pump pressure control switch

• Pressurize the system to test the leaks
• Bleed off the energy stored in the accumulator
• Operate the machine until its reaches normal
temperature
What size circular bar is required to make a
hexagonal nut of 16mm sides along the
circumferences?

• 18 mm
• 16 mm
• 17 mm
• 19 mm
When using a hand held hacksaw the correct
maximum rate of speed for cutting should be:

• 70 to 80 strokes per minute

• 10 to 20 strokes per minute
• 40 to 50 strokes per minute
• 80 to 100 strokes per minute
Which of the listed devices could be used as a
ring groove cleaning tool during preparation
for the installation of new rings if a piston
ring cleaning tool was not available?

• A section of the removed compression ring

• Fine emery cloth or steel wool
• A case hardened scraper
• Steel brush
White smoke exhausting from an operating
diesel engine may indicate

• an overloaded engine
• a cracked liner
• insufficient combustion air
• burning lube oil
Which leadership style always demands
respect from people being served?

• bureaucrat
• traditional
• participative
• dependable
Which is a method whereby managers and
employees define goals for every department,
project and person and use them to monitor
performance?

• management system
• management by objective
• maslows hierarchy of needs
• function of management
When a Chief Officer follows the manual
exactly. Which type of leadership style is
practiced?

• participative
• dependable
• example
• bureaucrat
Which NOT including in maintaining the main
engine in its top platform?

• Take out corresponding starting valve.

• Ascertain that the action of the spindle is free.
• Check valve clearance between the adjusting nuts and
levers.
• Take out corresponding injection valve.
What is the meaning of the word calibrated?

• Adjust the opening

• Seized the operation
• Drain the pail
• Measured the bore
In stopping the engine the lube oil supply is
gradually _____.

• Reducibly
• Reduced
• Reduces
• Reduce
During the manoeuveres the reserving gear
must be _______.

• Exlaimned
• Explain
• Explained
• Examined
You were tasked to create a small internal
thread on a part/component of a machine.
Which of the following hole-forming operation
will you perform to accomplish the task?

• Machine reaming operation

• Threading operation
• Boring operation
• Tapping operation
Which of the following hand taps are
recommended to use to cut internal threads
on a blind hole?

• Pilot and Bottoming

• Pilot and Intermediate
• Plug and Bottoming
• Pilot and Bottoming
To increase the frequency of an operating AC
generator, you should______.

• Increase the speed of the prime mover

• decrease the field excitation
• Increase the field excitation
• Increase the number of magnetic pole
During the manoeuveres the reserving gear
must be _______.

• Exlaimned
• Explain
• Explained
• Examined
When working on high voltage circuit, you
should always have another person present
with you. this person should have a good
working knowledge of________.

• all options are correct

• the circuit being worked on and location of all switches
and circuit breakers controlling it
• first aid techniques for treating electrical shock
• cardio pulmonary resuscitation
e temperature of jacket cooling water is
closely controlled to avoid thermal shocking
and damage to engine, it is usually
maintained at about_______deg. celsius.

• 78-82
• 85-95
• 65-72
• 72-78
What contaminant of heavy fuel oil is
responsible for burning of exhaust valve at
deg. Celsius?

• asphaltene
• sulphur
• vanadium
• sodium
Which steering mode is the rudder angle pre-
set manually and kept in position
automatically

• non-follow up
• combination follow up and non-
• follow up
• auto pilot mod
Which mechanism ensures that the actuator
is fixed with the ordered rudder angle until
another rudder angle command is given?

• hunting gear mechanism

• transmission mechanism
• safety mechanism
• directional valve mechanism
Which of the following situation s below may
cause the need for emergency steering?

• bridge out of function

• failure on the autopilot
• failure on the follow-up system
• mechanical damage to the rudder
According to international regulations,
steering gear should relieve shock
through________.

• chock pads
• relief valves
• springs
• shock pads
In a swash plate type variable delivery pump,
if you reverse the tilting angle of the swash
plate, what would be the result?

• increased pump capacity

• decrease pump capacity
• flow direction of oil remains constant
• flow direction of oil is reversed
In a helleshaw pump, if you reverse the
concentric position of the floating link, what
would be the result?

• flow direction of the oil remain constant

• decrease pump capacity
• flow direction of oil reversed.
• increase pump capacity
In a control system of a steering gear, air in
the hydraulic line would result in what
condition?

• hunting of rudder and gear when helm is stationary

• fast response of the rudder
• excessive movement of the steering wheel before the
gear moves
• rudder movement too slow
According to the SOLAS rules the rudder
angle velocity should be at least 35-0-30
degrees in maximum 28 second, which type
of vessel this applied for?

• all cargo ships above 10,000 DWT or passenger ships

carrying more than 50 passenger
• regular ships. other requirements for special ships
• all ships using one steering gear power unit
• tanker vessel only
The main purpose of an electric space heater
installed in a large AC generator is to_______.

• Prevent acidic pitting of the slip ring

• Prevent the windings from becoming brittle
• Keep the lube oil warm for quick starting
• Prevent moisture from condensing in the windings
during shutdown
A turbine is said to have an axial discharge
when the steam leave the blade tip at ______-
to the direction of the blade motion.

• 60
• 270
• 90
• 180
In Carrying out Machinery maintenance as
required by Classification Society, CMS
means what?

• Controlled Main System

• Continuous Main engine Survey
• Continuous Machinery Survey
• Central Machinery System
Class Annual Survey is carried out at what
period?

• annually after first drydocking

• annually after first expiration of safety equipments
• Annually after its first building.
• annually after 2 yearsfrom first building
Which of the following is the most logical step
when lighting a torch, for safety reasons,
before squeezing the spark lighter under the
tourch tip?

• open the acetylene valve fully

• Check the igniter if it is functioning to causes a
spark for lightning the torch
• Open the acetylene valve slightly
• Ensure the oxygen torch valve is closed
What will be the most logical thing to do after
identifying the hazards in your work place
such as the machine shop?

• Follow rules and regulation s

• Wear protective equipment (PPE)
• Control the hazards
• Evaluate and eliminate the hazards
Which of the following wrenches is best used
for fast and quick tightening or loosening of
bolt and nuts with different sizes?

• Adjustable wrench
• Combination wrench
• Box or close wrench
• Pipe wrench
What is the basic alloy composition of brass?

• aluminum and nickel

• lead and antimony
• copper and tin
• copper and zinc
What do you call an alloy bronzes containing
copper, tin and phosphorus?

• Cunifer
• phosphor bronze
• gun metal
• Nickel aluminum bronze
What do you call an alloy bronzes containing
copper, tin and phosphorus?

• Cunifer
• phosphor bronze
• Nickel aluminum bronze
• gun meta
How is tempering process done?

• By slowly heating the material at a prescribed temperature and time

inside the furnace and then applying abrupt cooling
• By melting the material in the furnace and then allowing it to cool inside
the furnace
• By heating the material at a prescribed temperature and time in a
furnace and finally allowing it to cool in still air.
• By reheating the material in a furnace at a lowerrange of temperature
and finally aloowing it to be quenched or to cool slowly
What is the end-product of smelting iron ore
in a blast furnace?

• pig iron
• converter
• cast iron
• pig beds
Which material is extensivelt used for
electrical fittings and as a base metal fot
many alloys.

• Aluminum
• Copper
• Brass
• Iron
This rolled ingot has asquare across section
with a min. size of 6 by 6 in. (150 by 150 mm).
What is this?

• Slab
• Iron
• Bloom
• Billet
What do you call a tall, cylindrical smelting
furnace for reducing iron ore to pig iron; the
blast of air blown to solid fuel increases the
combustion rate?

• open heart furnace

• Blast furnace
• soaking pits
• foundry
What do you call a solid metal casting
suitable for remelting or working?

• logot block
• Bigot
• Ingot
• Solid block
What furnace employs carbon electrodes
which strikes an arc on to the charge of
molten pig iron?

• electric arc furnace

• open-heart furnace
• Bessemer furnace
• basic oxygen furnace
When a mixture of steam and water in a boiler
has reached the point at which NO further
change in state can occur with the addition of
heat, the mixture is considered to have
reached its _____.

• vaporization end point

• supercritical end point
• saturation end point
• critical point
At atmospheric pressure, water will boil at
_____.

• 100F
• 50-60C
• 75C
• 100C
What will happen if steam generation is faster
than the amount of feed water you can
supply?

• Low water level

• High water level
• High steam pressure
• Low steam pressure
The equipment used to blow away carbon
deposits and the other products of
combustion is called ________.

• soot blower
• air blower
• scrubber
• swirler
Why is there a surface blow valve in a boiler
system?

• To remove light impurities from water line surface

• To partially empty the boiler
• To remove heavy impurities from bottom of boiler
• To blow air from water line surface
Binary, analog and digital are examples of
_____________.

• electrical instruments
• variable values
• instrument signals
• variable transmitter