海船船员考试轮机部三管轮模拟题3(轮机英语)
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When two oil separators are working in series, they should work with ____.
- A.both as clarifiers
- B.first one as clarifiers, second one as purifier
- C.both as purifiers
- D.first one as purifier, second one as clarifier
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What is the harmful effect of sulfur in a fuel?
- A.It causes excessive smoking and soot at low firing rates
- B.It doesn’t readily burn when combined with oxygen
- C.It clogs fuel oil strainers more often
- D.It forms a corrosive acid when mixed with water or water vapor
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Shaker, circulation and spray are the three general methods used in __________
- A.pre-injection fuel oil treatment
- B.lube oil filtration
- C.lube oil purification
- D.piston cooling
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______ is used to prevent the entry of sea water to the machinery space.
- A.A special sealing gland
- B.Propeller
- C.Tailshaft
- D.Sterntube bearing
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The crankshaft is of the semi built type, with the journal _____ the forged or cast steel crank throws.
- A.shrunk into
- B.expanded into
- C.extended into
- D.designated into
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Diesel engine control can be obtained by the bridge _____.
- A.at any time
- B.only after the engine room control station is switched to “bridge control”
- C.whenever the secondary station is switched to "bridge control"
- D.with the approval of the chief engineer only
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The part of the anchor windlass that engages the anchor chain for lifting is called the _____.
- A.warping head
- B.fairlead
- C.wildcat
- D.capstan
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If the pump for a hydraulic anchor windlass is overheating, the cause may be _____.
- A.excessive drive motor speed
- B.excessive pump discharge pressure
- C.too low of a tilting box angle
- D.insufficient drive motor speed
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Propulsion of the vast majority of contemporary merchant ships (especially containerships and VLCCs) utilizes____ as prime mover.
- A.gas turbine
- B.diesel engine
- C.steam engine
- D.gasoline engine
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If the capacity of the refrigeration compressor is too small, the excess vapor will accumulate in the evaporator, causing the pressure to _____.
- A.rise
- B.fall
- C.be maintained constant
- D.None of the above is true
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Some cranes are mounted in pairs on a common platform. which can be rotated through_____.
- A.360o
- B.270o
- C.180o
- D.90o
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Under ISM Code the ship to which it applies has to carry ____.
- A.an International Ship Security Certificate
- B.an International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
- C.a Safety Management Certificate
- D.an International Ballast Water Management Certificate
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Prior to starting, the purpose of turning over a main propulsion diesel engine with the cylinder test cocks open, is to ______
- A.test the starting system
- B.remove condensation from the cylinders
- C.check the compression
- D.check for proper lube oil pressure
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In an air conditioning system, low head pressure associated with a reciprocating compressor can be the result of ____.
- A.broken valve springs
- B.tight drive belts
- C.high line voltage
- D.air in the system
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The cap and new shell are tightened up and then removed and the thickness of the wire measured by _____.
- A.a bridge gauge
- B.a micrometer
- C.a thermometer
- D.a indicator
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After a fire has been extinguished in a closed space, personnel may safely enter the space when _____.
- A.smoke density has been decreased sufficiently to see the bulkhead opposite the compartment s entrance
- B.a lifeline and explosion proof flash light are used
- C.all smoke and toxic fumes are removed and an adequate oxygen supply is present
- D.overhaul has been completed to remove any possible source of re-ignition
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The lube oil cooler is located after the lube oil filter in order for _____.
- A.the filter to operate more efficiently
- B.the lube oil cooler to be bypassed
- C.positive lube oil pump suction to be assured
- D.galvanic action in the cooler to be minimized
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When welding or burning aboard a vessel, you must be certain that the space _____.
- A.is properly vented
- B.contains no explosive fumes
- C.has no oil in the bilges
- D.All of the above
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_____ provide the water to the pistons.
- A.Pneumatic pipes
- B.Hydraulic pipes
- C.Telescopic pipes
- D.Operating gas pipes
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When the engine room is put in standby condition, the engineer in charge of the watch need not to __________ .
- A.ensure all machinery which may be used during maneuvering is in ready
- B.ensure an adequate reserve of power is available for steering gear and other requirements
- C.keep the main propulsion unit controls continuously attended when in the manual mode of operation
- D.ensure all machinery which may be used during maneuvering is running stably
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The output volume of a positive fixed displacement pump can be changed only by _____.
- A.changing the angle of the tilting plate
- B.changing the speed of the pump
- C.moving the slide block and rotor
- D.moving the shaft trunnion block
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______ means the person on board the ship, accountable to the master, designated by the Company as responsible for the security of the ship, including implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan and for liaison with the company security officer and port facility security officers.
- A.Ship security officer
- B.Company security officer
- C.Port facility security officer
- D.PSC officer
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Coolant can be lost from a diesel engine jacket cooling waster system by leakage from_____.
- A.cylinder head cracks
- B.piping joints
- C.pump leaking
- D.all of the above
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The term "oily mixture", as defined in the Pollution Prevention Regulations includes _____.
- A.sludge
- B.oily ballast water
- C.bilge slops
- D.All of the above
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Which of the following precautions should always be carried out in dry dock?
- A.Liquids should never be transferred between tanks without consulting the dock master
- B.If sea valves have been disassembled, all bonnets must be checked for leakage when the ship is re-floated
- C.Before re-floating, all sea chest strainers should be verified as having been replaced
- D.All of the above
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Most often ____ is attached to the engine-propeller shaft for efficient electric power generation.
- A.a variable-speed AC generator
- B.a fixed-speed AC generator
- C.an air blower
- D.a DC generator
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If your vessel bums 8 tons of fuel per hour at 15 knots, how many tons per hour will it burn at 18 knots?
- A.13.82 tons
- B.15.61 tons
- C.16.00 tons
- D.16.37 tons
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It is that reduce the BOD by converting the organic content of the sewage to a chemically and organically inert sludge.
- A.the bacteria
- B.oxygen
- C.oxidizing function
- D.agitation function
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Trunk-type diesel engine pistons are most effectively cooled by heat_____.
- A.conducted through the engine block
- B.conducted to water cooled cylinder walls
- C.conducted through the piston crown
- D.loss to escaping exhaust gases
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What type of oil is not covered in the oil pollution law?
- A.mineral oil
- B.machinery oil being transferred for shipboard use
- C.crude oil unrefined
- D.normal bilge oil and water
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Disinfector in the sewage biological treatment plant usually is ____ .
- A.chlorine water
- B.ozone
- C.hypo-calcium chloride
- D.calcium oxide
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The ignition quality of a diesel fuel is indicated by the ________.
- A.cetane number
- B.volatility point
- C.viscosity index
- D.octane number
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The device used to store a charged pressure for a hydraulic starting system is called the ___.
- A.reservoir
- B.hand pump
- C.accelerator
- D.accumulator
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The temperature of the fuel oil received during bunkering operation is critical in determining the .
- A.expansion space to leave in a tank
- B.flash point at which the fuel will burn
- C.temperature to which the fuel must be heated
- D.rate at which the fuel can be pumped during transfer operations
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Anchor capstans are used in some installation where the cable lifter rotates about a _____.
- A.horizontal axis
- B.crankshaft
- C.vertical axis
- D.camshaft
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One of the main differences between the various types of screw pumps is in the _____.
- A.stuffing box diameter
- B.direction of rotation of the screws
- C.pitch of the screws
- D.type of driving gears
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The _____ is used for hauling in or letting out the wires or ropes.
- A.windlass
- B.anchor capstan
- C.turning gear
- D.winch barrel
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During the running of the diesel engine, if the supply of cooling water is interrupted or the temperature of cooling water out of the cylinder is too high, the duty engineer should ____.
- A.notify the duty officer, reduce the engine speed, take some measures to remove failures
- B.notify the duty officer and stop the engine immediately, find the cause and remove failures
- C.notify the C/E
- D.notify the captain
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The hot expanding gas rotates the blades of the exhaust turbine, thus giving out large part of its power, which drives _____.
- A.the oil separator
- B.the fresh water generator
- C.the compressor
- D.fire pump
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In a trunk type diesel engine piston, the thickness of the head or crown is determined by the_______Istatically balanced IIheat dissipation requirement
- A.I only
- B.II only
- C.both I and II
- D.neither I nor II
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Piston No2 of main engine has been removed, and it will be _____ by noon tomorrow.
- A.lifted
- B.reassembled
- C.dismounted
- D.disassembled
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An a.cswitchboard is usually_____ the corresponding d.cboard because of the higher voltage and lower currents and smaller bus-bars.
- A.larger and heavier than
- B.as much as
- C.smaller and lighter than
- D.more dangerous than
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Dirt in the fuel oil system of a diesel engine can cause _____.
- A.clogged filters
- B.poor combustion
- C.overloading of the diesel
- D.shock of fuel lines
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The viscosity of an oil is a measure of its _____.
- A.weight
- B.internal friction
- C.demulsibility
- D.S.A.Enumber
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If a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is started by injecting air into the cylinder, the pistons receiving the charge of starting air must be________.
- A.on the power stroke
- B.on the exhaust stroke
- C.at the end of the power stroke
- D.at the start of the intake stroke
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In a pneumatic automation system, a unit producing a signal to govern the position of the controller of the measured variable, relative to the value of the measured variable, is said to have________.
- A.reset action
- B.proportional action
- C.two position action
- D.rate action
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The rising of the exhaust temperature in manifold pipe may NOT result from _____.
- A.too great a loading
- B.fouled turbocharger
- C.bad combustion
- D.excessive air
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Friction developing between the moving parts of a governor, governor linkage and control valve will cause the governor to _____.
- A.react with insufficient speed droop
- B.fail to react to small speed changes
- C.have excessive sensitivity to small speed changes
- D.remain in the neutral position
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During the fuel injection period, fuel pressure must exceed cylinder gas pressure to _____.
- A.ensure penetration and distribution of the fuel in the combustion chamber
- B.ensure the needle valve is flushed clean during each injection
- C.prevent combustion gas blowback into the open needle valve
- D.prevent reflected pressure waves when the needle valve closes
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Black smoke coming from a boiler can be caused by _____.
- A.low water level
- B.low oil pressure
- C.excessively high fuel pressure
- D.an improper air/fuel ratio
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The rotary motion of a diesel engine crankshaft is obtained from the up and down motion of the piston via the _____.
- A.camshaft
- B.reduction gears
- C.rocker arm
- D.connecting or piston rod
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_____ is not properly set thus causing either advanced or retarded firing.
- A.A piston
- B.A fuel injection pump
- C.A feed water pump
- D.A lube oil pump
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The electrolyte in a lead-acid storage battery consists of distilled water and _____.
- A.hydrogen chloride
- B.calcium chloride
- C.sulfuric acid
- D.muriatic acid
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The internal force of a material, which tends to resist deformation when subjected to external forces, is known as _____.
- A.stress
- B.strain
- C.shear strength
- D.ultimate tensile strength
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Approximately what percent of tank space should be left for expansion of oil due to possible temperature increase?
- A.1% to 3%
- B.1% to 2%
- C.4%
- D.2% to 4%
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Which of the following statements is/are true regarding hydraulic pumps in general? .
- A.Variable volumes can be obtained with gear pumps only by variation of the pump drive speed
- B.A radial piston pump houses sliding pistons in a stationary cylinder block through which passes a rotating pintle or ported shaft
- C.The amount of fluid displaced per revolution of an axial piston rotary pump is dependent on the angle formed between the cylinder block and valve plate
- D.All of the above
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A salinity indicator is used to determine the _____.
- A.cause of salt contamination
- B.location of salt water contamination
- C.chemical makeup of feed-water
- D.level of alkalinity in condensate
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When the steering wheel is turned, oil is directed to the steering gear rams by .
- A.modulating the oil flow with the six-way valve
- B.moving the automatic pressure differential valve
- C.moving the receiving telemotor which regulates the tow-way valve
- D.varying the eccentricity of a floating ting or angle of a tilting box
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The development of oils _____ the increasing demands made by the steady rise in powers produced by modem diesels.
- A.has kept pace with
- B.has kept pace to
- C.has made pace with
- D.has made pace to
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Maximum and minimum working temperatures must be considered when choosing the joint, which must be so installed that it is neither over-compressed nor over-extendedThe bold and italic word "which "probably means _____.
- A.maximum working temperature
- B.minimum working temperature
- C.the joint
- D.the insulating material
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The emergency bilge suction or bilge _____ is used to prevent flooding of the ship.
- A.injection valve
- B.relief valve
- C.discharge valve
- D.inlet filter
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A re-heater in an air conditioning system functions to ______.
- A.control inlet air temperature
- B.control inlet air volume
- C.maintain relative humidity at 15%
- D.restore conditioned air temperature to a comfortable level
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With____ the engine need not to be aligned with reduction gears or propeller shaft.
- A.Diesel engine propulsion
- B.Diesel electric propulsion
- C.Steam engine propulsion
- D.Gas turbine propulsion
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The most common cause of lowering the crankcase lube oil flash point is _____.
- A.more water contents
- B.contamination with fuel oil
- C.higher temperature
- D.sufficient cooling of oil mist
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Camshafts are usually driven by timing gears or _____.
- A.push rods
- B.chain drives
- C.rocker arms
- D.flywheels
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The emergency generator or emergency battery is connected to_____ on most large ships.
- A.distribution boards
- B.section boards
- C.emergency switch boards
- D.main switch boards
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The ______is used to burn oil sludge.
- A.clarifier
- B.oil/water separator
- C.incinerator
- D.distiller
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Which one of following statement is not true concerning the suitable sites of the direct acting relief valve and the pilot operated relieve valve?
- A.the direct acting relief valve is used for controlling lower flows and pressure
- B.the pilot operated relief valve is used for controlling higher flows and pressure
- C.the pilot operated relief valve is used for controlling lower flows and pressure
- D.the controlling accuracy of direct acting relief valve is worse than that of the pilot operated relief valve
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The cylinder oil is pumped into the cylinder (via non-return valves) when the piston rings pass the lubricating orifices during ____.
- A.the upward stroke
- B.the downward stroke
- C.the power stroke
- D.the suction stroke
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The function of the cut-off lever is .
- A.to provide electrical signal
- B.to provide feed-back
- C.to provide local manual control
- D.to provide right rudder angle
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Which of the following equipment is not pollution prevention equipment?
- A.oily water separator
- B.sewage treatment plant
- C.fuel oil separator
- D.incinerator
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The highest loads applied to the diesel engine crankshaft main bearings are ___________.
- A.axial loads
- B.firing loads
- C.inertia loads
- D.centripetal loads
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Excessively low air pressure occurring in the intercooler of a reciprocating air compressor is caused by_____.
- A.leaky discharge valves on the LP cylinder
- B.leaky discharge valves on the HP cylinder
- C.insufficient intercooler cooling
- D.low ambient air pressure
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If exhaust temperatures are too high, you should check ______.
- A.air cooler
- B.turbocharger
- C.charge air
- D.A+B+C
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The International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate required by MARPOL is issued to China flag by the _____.
- A.IMO
- B.CCS
- C.USCG
- D.PICC
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Which of the following influences the position of the interface between the liquid seal and the oil in a purifier?
- A.Height of the machine
- B.Temperature of the liquid seal
- C.Gravity disc
- D.Bowl diameter
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If the turbocharger of a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine fails to operate, which of the following statements best describes the probable effect? .
- A.Intake manifold pressure will be high
- B.Intake manifold pressure will be unaffected
- C.Exhaust temperatures will be high
- D.Exhaust temperatures will be low
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Exhaust pipes for separate diesel engines can be combined only when ________.
- A.space limitations prevent separately run pipes
- B.the engines are small auxiliary units
- C.they are arranged to prevent gas backflow to each engine
- D.a waste heat boiler is installed
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Which of the following conditions can cause below normal air pressure in the intake manifold of a turbocharged diesel engine? .
- A.Excessive piston blow-by to the manifold
- B.Insufficient cooling water flow
- C.Accumulated water in the air boxes
- D.Clogged air intake filters
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Most fuel injection nozzles are opened by _____.
- A.fuel oil pressure
- B.a cam operated follower
- C.a spring-loaded pressure plate
- D.timing gears keyed to the crankshaft
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From the passage, we can learn that the simplest controller action is
- A.two-step controller action
- B.proportional, controller action
- C.integral controller action
- D.derivative controller action
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In a general cargo crane, three principal movements are _____; _____; _____.
- A.hoisting/luffing/slewing
- B.lifting/raising/lowering
- C.rotating/raising/handling
- D.hosting/lowering/moving
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A reduction in load on a diesel engine results in _____ of speed of the crankshaft.
- A.a reduction
- B.an increase
- C.an outing
- D.a downwards
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Water allowed to accumulate in the hydraulic system oil will cause an oxidation process producing by- products which are normally _____.
- A.gums, acids, and varnishes
- B.removed by cellulose type filters
- C.neutralized by oil additives
- D.not removed by absorbent filters
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If a scavenge fire starts, the engine must be put to “______” and the fuel must be taken off the cylinders affected by the fire.
- A.stop engine
- B.finished with engine
- C.dead slow ahead
- D.dead slow astern
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No sooner ______ than they started to repair the sludge pump.
- A.the second engineer had got into the engine room
- B.the second engineer got into the engine room
- C.has the second engineer got into the engine room
- D.did the second engineer get into the engine room
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Which term describes piston pins having bearing surfaces in both the piston bosses and connecting rod eye?
- A.Stationary
- B.Full floating
- C.Semi-floating
- D.Free rolling
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The term "oil", as used in the Pollution Prevention Regulations, means _____.
- A.fuel oil only
- B.crude oil only
- C.liquefied petroleum gas
- D.petroleum oil of any kind
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The machine has stopped rotating because the bearing _____ the shaft.
- A.seized
- B.clogged
- C.melted
- D.inserted
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Fires resulting from spontaneous combustion are usually caused by the improper disposal of _____.
- A.cigarette butts
- B.oily rags
- C.burner torches
- D.lighted matches
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After passing through the expansion valve the refrigerant should be in the state of _____.
- A.vapor
- B.liquid
- C.solid
- D.None of the above is tree
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Purging air from a hydraulic system is necessary when .
- A.adding small amounts of oil to the system
- B.the system has been overheated
- C.the system has been drained and then filled with new oil
- D.the system has been idle for a long period of time
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A diesel engine experiences a sudden loss in speed, accompanied by black exhaust smoke, with the fuel rack at maximum, and speed remaining below normal .the probable ___.
- A.engine overload
- B.leaky valves
- C.stuck or broken piston rings
- D.low air injection pressure
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A-frames and cylinder block is held together by _____ to form. a rigid structure.
- A.connecting rods
- B.piston rods
- C.tie rods
- D.jack-bolts
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The gas loads on the engine structure are constrained by means of hydraulically preloaded _____ which connect the bed plate, frame. sections and cylinder jackets into a single unit.
- A.connecting rods
- B.main bearing
- C.column
- D.tie rods
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Which of the listed types of starting systems is often used on large, low-speed, direct reversing, main propulsion diesel engines?
- A.Electric
- B.Hydraulic
- C.Air
- D.All of the above
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At an unsheltered anchorage the chief engineer officer shall consult with _____ whether or not to maintain an underway watch.
- A.the engineer officer in charge of watch
- B.the deck officer in charge of watch
- C.the master
- D.the chief mate
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Sweating of the refrigeration system compressor crankcase is caused by _____.
- A.too much superheat
- B.insufficient superheat
- C.suction pressure too low
- D.excessive refrigerant returning to the compressor
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Excessive lubricating oil consumption in a running diesel engine can be caused by ________.
- A.clogged lube oil piping
- B.excessive valve-guide clearance
- C.high lube oil viscosity
- D.low lube oil temperature
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A drilled hole is accurately finished to size with a .
- A.center drill
- B.finish drill
- C.broach
- D.reamer
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Which of the following is true about the fuel injection with an ordinary diesel engine?
- A.The process begins after TDC
- B.The process ends before TDC
- C.When the piston is near to the TDC the fuel injection ends
- D.None of the above is true√
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Since the engine doesn’t work well, you’d better _____ as soon as possible.
- A.reduce its speed
- B.find out its trouble
- C.eliminate its trouble
- D.all the above
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The vapors given off by heated fuel oil are heavier than air and are _____.
- A.odorless
- B.explosive
- C.nontoxic
- D.visible
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While overhauling a jerk-type fuel pump it is necessary to replace the pump plungerWhich of the parts listed below must also be replaced?
- A.Delivery check valve
- B.Pump barrel
- C.Tubing to the injector
- D.Cam follower
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In a single acting, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the power impulse in an individual cylinder occurs ________.
- A.once every crankshaft revolution
- B.once every two crankshaft revolutions
- C.once every piston stroke
- D.twice every piston stroke
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Small crack in the crankshaft bearing surface of a diesel engine are an indication of____.
- A.corrosion fretting
- B.insufficient lubrication
- C.abnormal wear
- D.fatigue failure
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The majority of medium speed and high speed marine diesel engines for main or auxiliary drive operate on the _____ cycle.
- A.two-stroke
- B.four-stoke
- C.long-stroke
- D.short-stroke
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The _____belongs to the anchor handling equipment.
- A.cable stopper
- B.winch barrel
- C.slewing rim
- D.warping drum
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One of the functions of ventilation is to _____ the humidity of spaces containing sources of moisture, or to _____ the temperature of spaces not mechanically cooled such as the engine room.
- A.increase/reduce
- B.reduce/increase
- C.increase/increase
- D.reduce/reduce
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An indicator on the main switchboard should show ______ the emergency battery is in service or not.
- A.that
- B.when
- C.if
- D.whether
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The oil sump, a light welded design, is mounted on the engine block from below and sealed by .
- A.O-ring
- B.gasket
- C.washer
- D.packing
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Why shiprepair is an inherently difficult business to manage in the conventional sense? .
- A.Because it is difficult to plan and manage
- B.Because it is cannot be well categorized
- C.Because it is a difficult work for people to undergo
- D.Because it is seldom researched by research
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Increasing the temperature of a fuel will reduce its _____.
- A.viscosity
- B.pressure
- C.resistance
- D.setting point
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Compared to a constant pitch propeller, a controllable pitch propeller _____.
- A.more efficiently uses available engine power
- B.operates at a lower efficiency at a fixed speed
- C.produces the same torque at lower engine power
- D.develops its rated power at a lower speed
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According to the SOLAS convention, the bilge water system .
- A.must connect the bilge well suction directly
- B.should not pump out the water accumulated in the cargos
- C.should not used for emergency drainage in case of ship collision
- D.should connect to the fire fighting system directly
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Burning fuel with a high sulfur content in a diesel engine will _.
- A.increase thermal efficiency
- B.cause clogging of the fuel system
- C.increase the ability of the engine to start in cold weather
- D.produce corrosion in the cylinder and exhaust system at low loads
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Wristpin bearings are difficult to lubricate because of their oscillating motion and___________
- A.their free-floating design
- B.their relatively small size
- C.the reciprocating motion of the piston
- D.their position in the lubrication system
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With V1T the start of injection may be _____ as the engine load is reduced within a certain range.
- A.advanced
- B.retarded
- C.relayed
- D.cut off
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The shipboard oil pollution emergency plan will be invalid after ____.
- A.one year
- B.two years
- C.four years
- D.five years
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Explosions do occur _____ caused by the ignition of oil or vapour gaining access from compressors or defective engine starting valves.
- A.in boiler drums
- B.in refrigerating plants
- C.in starting air pipes
- D.in air coolers
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When a flash-type evaporator is to be secured for an extended period of time, the entire unit should be drained, cleaned, and _____.
- A.completely filled with saltwater
- B.filled with de-scaling compound
- C.tightly closed to exclude air
- D.vented to the atmosphere
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Heat for igniting the fuel oil in the cylinder of a diesel engine is generated by the ______.
- A.electronic ignition system
- B.compression of air by the piston
- C.friction in the fuel injector
- D.fuel oil bearing system
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When the fuel oil is burning in the combustion chamber, it _____.
- A.gives up large amount of heat
- B.gives off large amount of heat
- C.gives up large amount of steam
- D.gives off large amount of steam
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Which of the following pumps will most affect oily water separator performance and give the worst result?
- A.reciprocating pump
- B.vane pump
- C.screw pump
- D.centrifugal pump
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The air charge leaving an intercooler, or after-cooler of an air compressor can be expected to be _____.
- A.superheated
- B.super-cooled
- C.at or below the dew point
- D.All of the above
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____ are used to digest the sewage to produce innocuous sludge in a biological sewage treatment plant.
- A.anaerobic bacteria
- B.aerobic bacteria
- C.air bubbles
- D.disinfection chemicals
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In a closed cooling system for a turbocharged, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, fluctuating water pressure can be caused by .
- A.improper venting of the cooling system
- B.carrying the expansion tank water level too high
- C.a totally clogged impeller in the cooling water pump
- D.an incorrectly set cooling system temperature control
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The control spindle operates the slipper ring or _____ of the variable delivery pump, which controls the suction and discharge of the oil.
- A.servo-motor
- B.swash plate
- C.plunger
- D.cylinder
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In a flash evaporator, scale as a result of higher than normal temperatures in most likely to occur in the __.
- A.second stage feed heater
- B.saltwater feed heater
- C.distillate cooler
- D.second stage vapor separator
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Which of the turbo-charging systems listed operates with the least average back pressure in the exhaust manifold?
- A.Constant volume
- B.Constant pressure
- C.Pulse pressure
- D.Radial flow
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Which characteristic or condition will have the greatest effect on increasing a hydraulic oils viscosity?
- A.Pour point
- B.Cloud point
- C.Vacuum
- D.Pressure
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Water level controllers of the boiler must be kept operable to protect external steam-using plant from water “_____” danger.
- A.carry off
- B.carry down
- C.carry on
- D.carry over
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The fuel oil system for a diesel engine can be considered in two parts--the fuel supply and the _____ systems.
- A.fuel treatment
- B.fuel combustion
- C.fuel injection
- D.fuel separating
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An operational amplifier, as used in todays consoles, has a calculated gain of 5This means that when the input changes _____.
- A.5 volts, the output changes 10 volts
- B.10 volts, the output changes 5 volts
- C.2 volts, the output changes 10 volts
- D.10 volts, the output changes 2 volts
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It has something ______ with poor workmanship and assembly, doesn’t it?
- A.do
- B.to do
- C.done
- D.doing
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Fuel oil having a low cetane rating could result in________.
- A.improved cold weather starting
- B.excessive fuel oil consumption
- C.reduced ignition lag
- D.smoother engine operation
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A supercharged engine differs from an un-supercharged engine it operates at an increases pressure.
- A.in which
- B.on which
- C.at which
- D.in that
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Synchrocope and synchro light are located on ____ of main switchboard.
- A.load panel
- B.emergency generator control panel
- C.battery changing and discharging panel
- D.paralleling panel
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The oil _____ in the discharging water from oil water separator exceeds 15 PPM without alarm, because the coil was burnt out.
- A.filter
- B.hole
- C.pollution
- D.content
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For any piston ring to operate smoothly without scuffing ,the ring must be ______.
- A.of a material harder than the cylinder liner
- B.properly lubricated
- C.prevented from compressing
- D.prevented from rotating during engine operation
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The amount of fluid friction or internal friction inherent in a mineral lubricating oil is reflected as a measure of its _____.
- A.specific gravity
- B.viscosity
- C.S.Enumber
- D.hydrolytic stability
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The most likely place for a fire to start through the process of spontaneous combustion is in _____.
- A.an electrical switchboard
- B.the pressure tanks
- C.the fuel oil tanks
- D.the oily rag bin
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The pump used to send the bilge water into the oily water separator______ the mixture because this might create finer oil particles.
- A.should agitate
- B.should not agitate
- C.should mix up
- D.should not add up
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When a vessel is in dry-dock, the vessel’s engineers should _____.
- A.examine the condition of the propeller
- B.chip and paint all hull protection zincs
- C.install new docking plugs in all cofferdams
- D.inspect the hull for hogging or sagging
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A knocking sound emitted from an unloaded air compressor is probably caused by _____.
- A.damaged intake valves
- B.excessively tight mounting bolts
- C.insufficient cylinder lubrication
- D.a loose piston
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In order to ensure the safety of the ship and its equipment during UMS operation, certain essential functions _____.
- A.must be provided
- B.may be provided
- C.have provided
- D.can be provided
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The main bearing metal is a lining _____.
- A.inside the bearing
- B.outside the bearing
- C.covering the crankshaft
- D.none of the above
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If oil density were greater than water’s, the oil separator _____.
- A.did work
- B.would work well
- C.didnt work
- D.wouldnt work
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Where tanks are arranged for either oil or ballast, _____ must be fitted in the pipeline.
- A.a change-over chest
- B.a head tank
- C.a emergency bilge pump
- D.an air cooler
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One characteristic of a pulse type turbo-charging system is________.
- A.high average exhaust manifold
- B.greatly fluctuating inlet manifold pressure
- C.constant exhaust manifold pressure
- D.multiple exhaust pipes to the turbocharger
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Accidental grounds in a shipboard electrical system must be repaired as soon as possible as they will _____.
- A.result in immediate power outages
- B.damage circuit breakers
- C.appear on the ground detection system
- D.damage insulation and may cause outages
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The crank-room cover should not be opened until at least _____ minutes after the engine stops.
- A.one
- B.fifteen
- C.sixty
- D.ninety
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Diesel engine exhaust noise can be reduced in an exhaust muffler by ___.
- A.changing the direction of exhaust gas flow
- B.increasing the exhaust gas velocity
- C.changing the exhaust gas weight
- D.increasing the exhaust gas static pressure
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During steering gear test should be moved through its full travel in both directions.
- A.pump
- B.the cylinder
- C.the hunting gear
- D.the rudder
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Because of the reduced _____ in the vacuum boiling evaporator, some of the sea water boils as it flows through the tubes.
- A.temperature
- B.water level
- C.pressure
- D.rate of flow
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An overcorrecting and unstable engine governor operation is known as______.
- A.droop
- B.dead banding
- C.dash potting
- D.hunting
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Fuel is ignited in a diesel engine cylinder by _____.
- A.a spark plug
- B.injectors
- C.the heat of compression
- D.increasing jacket water temperatures
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The auxiliary steering gear must be capable of being brought speedily into operation and be able to put the rudder over from 15 degrees on one side to 15 degrees on the other side in no more than _____ with the ship at its deepest service draught and running ahead at the greater of one half of the maximum service speed or _____.
- A.28 seconds/7 knots
- B.28 seconds/14 knots
- C.60 seconds/7 knots
- D.60 seconds/14 knots
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The saturation temperature of the refrigerant must be _____ that required in the evaporator refrigerated space.
- A.above
- B.below
- C.equal to
- D.None of the above
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A dry-type exhaust muffler clogged with soot, will cause_________.
- A.low exhaust temperature
- B.loss of engine power
- C.burned intake valves
- D.engine racing