海船船员适任证书三管轮模拟试题4(轮机英语)
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Load control on a diesel engine is accomplished by _____.
- A.regulating the speed of the turbocharger
- B.rotating the fuel injector pump plunger
- C.regulating the speed of the fuel oil transfer pump
- D.changing engine timing
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Under normal conditions, the quantity of air circulation becomes less and lessWhat is the reason?
- A.dirty delivery ducts
- B.too much refrigerant
- C.the fouling filters
- D.high temperature outside
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There is a support ring between the cylinder block and collar of the cylinder liner, thus carrying both the liner and the cylinder coverIt also passes to the cooling bores and to the cover.
- A.cooling water
- B.cooling oil
- C.refrigerant
- D.lubricate oil
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The lube oil in the bearings is drawn from a _____, usually located in the bedplate.
- A.tank
- B.sump
- C.vessel
- D.bottle
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An acceptable method of measuring for the correct rotational force applied to the connecting rod and main bearing bolts, is to use a__________.
- A.torque wrench
- B.monkey wrench
- C.pipe wrench
- D.slugging wrench
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When accepting engine room spares, you should .
- A.send a requisition list to the supplier
- B.check that whether the items ordered have been already delivered
- C.make the chief engineer on sport
- D.follow a preset procedure
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D.Cgenerators are classified according to the manner in which .
- A.they are used
- B.the field windings are connected to the load
- C.the armature circuit is connected to the load
- D.the field windings are connected to the armature circuit
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Which of the following would not cause high suction pressure?
- A.insufficient refrigeration
- B.leaky suction valves
- C.expansion valve stuck open
- D.suction valve not adjusted properly
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What’s the advantage of oily water separator that meets the requirement of MEPC 60(33) over MEPC 107(49)?
- A.more economic
- B.larger capacity on oil treatment
- C.less costive
- D.more capable of separating emulsified oil
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The remaining oil/water mixture now flows down into the fine separating compartment and moves slowly between the_____ in the Turbulo separator.
- A.catch plates
- B.swash plates
- C.cover plates
- D.bedplates
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When carrying out the voyage trial, the M.Eis not necessary to take ____ trial.
- A.starting
- B.running
- C.running-in
- D.direction changing
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Records of garbage disposal are required to be maintained _____.
- A.until each quadrennial PSC inspection
- B.until the end of each voyage
- C.for a minimum of one year
- D.for a minimum of two years
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Around the combustion chamber, all the main components are to give low thermal strains and the smallest, circumferentially symmetric deformations for good sealing between piston rings and liner.
- A.drill cooled
- B.hole cooled
- C.tube cooled
- D.bore cooled
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Most pump manufacturers recommended that the discharge piping for centrifugal pumps be _____.
- A.one size larger than the pump discharge nozzle
- B.the same size as the pump discharge nozzle
- C.one size smaller than the pump discharge nozzle
- D.installed with a short radius elbow at the pump
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After a ship enters service it is_____ for the main bus-bar to be made dead.
- A.usually
- B.commonly
- C.exceptional
- D.unavoidably
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If the overflow tank high-level alarm sounds while the fuel oil tanks are being topped off, the engineer should _____.
- A.close the static leg filling valve
- B.close the overflow tank falling valve
- C.reduce the fuel oil pumping rate
- D.stop the fuel oil pumping operation
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A diesel engine piston ring face is in direct contact with the _____.
- A.top of the ring groove
- B.cylinder liner oil film
- C.bottom of the ring groove
- D.back of the ring groove
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The guide shoes are secured to the crosshead by means of .
- A.through bolts
- B.end chock bolts
- C.side chock bolts
- D.tap-bolts
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If the scavenge fire is of a more major nature, if there is a risk of the fire extending or if the scavenge trunk is adjacent to the crankcase with risk of a hot spot developing it sometimes becomes necessary to ______ the engine.
- A.stop
- B.start
- C.speed up
- D.slow down
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When preparing an engine for water temperature .
- A.should be kept at a proper level by a cooler
- B.should be raised to about 80℃ by a heater
- C.should be raised gradually
- D.should be lowered to about 60℃
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Which of the listed components is considered to separate the high pressure side of a refrigeration cycle from the low pressure side of the cycle?
- A.The condenser and the expansion valve
- B.The king valve and the solenoid valve
- C.The compressor and the expansion valve
- D.The condenser and the solenoid valve
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In the two stroke diesel engine, it is designed so that the oil impingement is timed to proceed only on the piston ring belt during .
- A.compression stroke
- B.suction stroke
- C.expansion stroke
- D.exhaust stroke
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_____ the supercharge pressure is, _____ power an engine develops.
- A.The higher/the more
- B.Higher/more
- C.Higher/little
- D.The higher/the less
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Air compressors are equipped with unloading systems for the purpose of _____.
- A.removing all but the frictional load during starting
- B.relieving intercoolers of high temperature buildups
- C.providing high starting torque in the drive motor
- D.seating valve plates during compressor shutdown
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____ belongs to emergency power supplying equipments.
- A.Accommodation lighting
- B.Windlass
- C.Main sea water pump
- D.Compressor
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A person on a fixed or floating platform. engaged in oil exploration MAY discharge food waste into the sea when the distance from the nearest land is at least
- A.3 nautical miles
- B.5 nautical miles
- C.12 nautical miles
- D.25 nautical miles
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Which of the following materials is a good insulator?
- A.steel
- B.aluminum
- C.glass
- D.copper
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If the pump for a hydraulic anchor windlass is over heating, the cause may be _____.
- A.increased pump speed
- B.excessive pump discharge pressure
- C.too low of a tilting box angle
- D.low pump speed
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Before reassembling any machinery, you should _____.
- A.replace all bearings regardless of length of service
- B.apply a heavy coat of oil to all mating surfaces
- C.clean any corroded surfaces and file all burrs smooth
- D.coat all parts with alemite grease
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In common rail engines, the fuel is_____ before is injected into the cylinders.
- A.stored in a common fuel line
- B.pumped by the injection pump
- C.at low pressure
- D.already atomized
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In order to control thermal stresses, some types of modern engines use pistons with .
- A.heavy wall and intensive cooling
- B.heavy wall and no cooling
- C.thin wall and no cooling
- D.thin wall and intensive cooling
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The PRIMARY function of a waste heat boiler is to _____.
- A.reduce engine exhaust noise
- B.reduce engine back pressure
- C.recover heat which otherwise would be lost
- D.increase turbocharger efficiency
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In a refrigeration plant the _____ need defrosting.
- A.fan
- B.compressor
- C.condenser
- D.evaporator
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Before using or operating any equipment, you should first _____ its manual thoroughly and understand its contents_____.
- A.read/sufficient
- B.consult/sufficiently
- C.read/sufficiently
- D.consult/sufficient
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The presence of bubbles in a refrigeration system liquid line may _____.
- A.promote refrigerant dehydration
- B.be absorbed in the receiver
- C.cause low condensing pressure
- D.carry moisture and lead to corrosion
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In a general cargo crane, _____ is fitted to lift the cargo load.
- A.the slewing motor
- B.the luffing motor
- C.the hoisting motor
- D.none of the above
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The ports are drilled in the liners at an angle of approx20℃ the result being that _____ is given a rotary movement.
- A.the scavenging air
- B.the exhaust gases
- C.the mixed air
- D.the spray oil
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The rate of cylinder lubricating oil metered to each cylinder of a large low-speed main propulsion diesel engine is _____.
- A.the same, whether at sea, or during maneuvering
- B.adjusted during each hour of operation while at constant RPM
- C.higher at sea than while maneuvering
- D.lower at sea than while maneuvering
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The young motorman as well as the others ______ to operate the oil separator.
- A.has learnt
- B.have learnt
- C.learn
- D.are learning
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In extreme weather conditions, either hot or cold, control of the air conditioning plant presents _____ difficulties.
- A.few
- B.little
- C.a little
- D.less
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Generally, the gudgeon pin is fully floating in both connecting rod small end and _____.
- A.the piston rings
- B.the piston rods
- C.the piston bosses
- D.the piston heads
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Among the basic categories of equipment, which of the following is used to convert hydraulic energy into continuous rotary motion?
- A.Hydraulic pumps
- B.Valve
- C.Hydraulic cylinders
- D.Hydraulic motors
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In the presence of an open flame or hot surfaces, chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants decomposes and from _______
- A.petroleum crystals
- B.phosgene gas
- C.water vapor
- D.carbon monoxide
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When you adjust a thermostatic expansion valve, _____.
- A.refrigerant must be bled off the sensing line before adjustments are made
- B.all refrigerant must be pumped into the receiver before adjustments are made
- C.time must be allowed for conditions to stabilize in the evaporator before further adjustments are made
- D.all refrigerant must be routed through the dehydrator while changing the superheat setting
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As for a oil-fired boiler too much air would indicated by _____.
- A.yellowish flame
- B.golden yellow flame
- C.milky flame
- D.brilliant white flame
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A condition contributing to diesel engine piston rings sticking in the ring grooves, is insufficient ring clearance at the ring___________.
- A.gap
- B.side
- C.back
- D.radial
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Flame failure in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler can from a/an _________.
- A.incorrect electrode setting
- B.incorrect nozzle position
- C.clogged fuel nozzle
- D.broken high tension lead
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The pressure in an operating diesel engine cylinder continues to rise for a short period after the piston passes top dead center as a result of the __________.
- A.expansion of the combustion gases
- B.exhaust and intake valves just closing
- C.maximum compression is just being attained
- D.fuel injection occurring at that point and combustion begins
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The symbol (GB786.1-93) at right side represents ____.
- A.overflow valve
- B.reducing valve
- C.relief valve
- D.sequence valve?
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Some diesel engines are fitted with a thermometer in the cooling water outlet from each cylinderIf the cooling water temperature from all cylinders begins to rise above normal, you should suspect ______.
- A.increase blow-by in all cylinders
- B.incomplete combustion in all cylinder
- C.overloading in all cylinders
- D.insufficient fuel delivery to all cylinders
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The necessity for administering artificial respiration may be recognized by the victims _____.
- A.vomiting
- B.blue color and lack of breathing
- C.irregular breathing
- D.unconscious condition
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Dirt lodged on the nozzle valve seat of a fuel injection nozzle will cause ___________.
- A.erosion and cratering of the nozzle orifices
- B.fuel leakage into the nozzle drain line
- C.fuel leakage before and after injection
- D.insufficient fuel delivery though that nozzle
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Oil mist detectors are usually used on board to detect oil mist density within _____.
- A.the engine crankcase
- B.the engine scavenge boxes
- C.drain tanks
- D.fuel tanks
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The energy associated with molecules is known as _____.
- A.kinetic energy
- B.potential energy
- C.mechanical energy
- D.thermal energy
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Clearance volume scavenging in a turbocharged, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is accomplished _____.
- A.during the valve overlap period
- B.with only the exhaust valve open
- C.at a pressure below atmospheric
- D.without cooling the cylinders or pistons
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Disposal of all kinds of garbage but is prohibited within Special Areas.
- A.plastics
- B.comminuted or ground papers, rags, glass, metal etc
- C.food waste comminuted or ground
- D.Incinerator ash
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In order to reverse the rotation of a two-stroke/cycle loop scavenged, direct reversing, propulsion diesel engine, the cam positions must be changed for the _____.
- A.starting air and fuel pumps
- B.piston cooling pumps
- C.exhaust valves
- D.all of the above
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We’d better ______ economic speed ______ fuel consumption.
- A.take/save
- B.to take/save
- C.take/to save
- D.to take/to save
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The centrifugal pump component responsible for converting the mechanical energy of the liquid being pumped, to that of kinetic energy is the _____.
- A.electric motor
- B.volute
- C.impeller
- D.diffusion nozzle
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The oil quantity for bearing lubrication should be applied in such an amount as to be sufficient to carry away the _____ caused by the friction at the bearings.
- A.acids
- B.additives
- C.heat
- D.gear
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A dark exhaust from a running diesel engine can be caused by ____.
- A.late ignition
- B.water in the fuel
- C.high compression temperature
- D.starting valve stuck open
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A mixture of 45%cetane and 55% alpha-methyl-naphthalene is found to have the same ignition delay as a sample of diesel oil .The sample can be described as having a/an______.
- A.cetane number of 55
- B.cetane number of 45
- C.octane number of 55
- D.octane number of 45
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If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations, which of the following actions should be taken FIRST?
- A.Close the valves at the transfer manifold
- B.Notify the person in charge of the shore facility
- C.Shut down the transfer operation
- D.Sound the fire alarm
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Why is it necessary to warn engine room personnel before activating the fixed CO2 system?
- A.To make them aware there is a fire
- B.To let them know they should leave the engine room
- C.To prevent possible injury from frostbite
- D.To make them aware that ventilation will automatically stop
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Which of the factors listed has the greatest effect on the mechanical efficiency of a diesel engine?
- A.temperature of the intake air
- B.friction within the engine
- C.mechanical condition of the supercharger
- D.mechanical condition of the turbocharger
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The Company should ensure that _____ involved in the Company’s SMS have an adequate understanding of relevant rules, regulations, codes and guidelines.
- A.masters
- B.chief engineers
- C.crew
- D.all personnel
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Increased internal leakage, in addition to poor hydraulic system response, and inadequate lubrication, is the result of _____.
- A.pump bearings in poor condition
- B.excessively worn actuator-piston packing
- C.broken directional control valve centering springs
- D.low hydraulic oil viscosity
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One function of the thermal expansion valve is to________.
- A.act as a pilot from the solenoid valve
- B.regulate the amount of refrigerant flow to the coil
- C.regulate the water flow
- D.turn the compressor off and on
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_____ is a series of trials done at sea to determine whether the ship has met the specifications of design, modification, or repair.
- A.SEA WORTHINESS
- B.SEA TRIALS
- C.TRIAL-AND-ERROR
- D.DOCK TRIALS
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_____ systems are provided with a stand-by device which will automatically be put in use in the even of the running device failing through a fault condition.
- A.Alarm
- B.Monitoring
- C.Auto start-up
- D.None of the above
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TWO STEP CONTROLER ACTION is mainly .
- A.proportional control
- B.integral control
- C.derivative control
- D.on-off control
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Each piston stuffing box is provided with two sealing rings and three_____.
- A.packings
- B.piston rings
- C.distributor rings
- D.scraper rings
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Worn main bearing will cause the compression ratio of an auxiliary diesel engine to______.
- A.increase
- B.decrease
- C.remain the same
- D.increase on compression decrease on expansion
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To proceed to the assistance of a ship in distress is .
- A.an obligation for masters of passing by ships
- B.optional for masters of passing by ships when the weather is fine
- C.prohibited by the Convention SOLAS, 1974, as amended
- D.prohibited by the convention STCW 78/95
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When the diesel is stopped, which of the following items is wrong?
- A.keep all systems in normally running
- B.the main engine is stand-by
- C.shut off the starting air bottle outlet valve
- D.pay attention to the changes of the system parameters
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_____ are used for hauling in or letting out the wires which fasten the ship to the shore.
- A.Cargo winches
- B.Mooring winches
- C.Windlasses
- D.Cargo hatches
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After arrived at the port, if it is necessary to lift the piston out and inspect the M.Etemporarily, the chief engineer should report the situation to the____, and the operation could be performed only after having the approvement of relevant department.
- A.maritime safety administration
- B.ship survey bureau
- C.company manager
- D.captain
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An un-loader is installed on an air compressor to _____.
- A.bypass the high pressure stage to the low pressure stage on 100% of the air compressors in service
- B.prevent excessive inter-stage pressure buildup
- C.control compressor discharge pressure
- D.remove all but the frictional load during starting
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Faulty operation of any system is indicated by very definite _____.
- A.symptoms
- B.samples
- C.traces
- D.tracks
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Power transformers are rated in _____.
- A.kilowatts
- B.ampere-turns
- C.kilowatt-volts
- D.kilovolt-amperes
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A full-flow 50μm filter is installed , so the injection system components on the main engine are safeguarded.
- A.as close to the main engine as possible
- B.as close to the main pump as possible
- C.just before the fuel valve
- D.just before the booster pump
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Which of the following conditions could be a cause of excessive fuel dilution of diesel engine lube oil?
- A.Leaking fuel injectors
- B.Lower than normal compression
- C.Delayed fuel injection
- D.All of the above are correct
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Scuffed cylinder liner surfaces in a diesel engine can result form____________.
- A.starting the engine hot
- B.knurling the piston skirt
- C.operating an overheated engine
- D.using scuff resistant piston rings
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In more recent years, _____ heat exchangers have frequently been employed for jacket water and oil cooling.
- A.shell and tube type
- B.plate type
- C.coil type
- D.conical disc type
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If a refrigeration crankcase compressor were short cycling on the low pressure cutout switch, the cause might be that the _____.
- A.system was overcharged with refrigerant
- B.system was low on refrigerant
- C.suction valves were leaking slightly
- D.relief valve was leaking slightly
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Which is a function of the voltage regulators used with AC generators?
- A.To cut out generators when they are no longer required
- B.To cut in additional generators automatically as required
- C.To divide the KW load equally between generators operating in parallel
- D.To divide reactive current between generators operating in parallel
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Condensate must be drained from the intercooler and after-coolers of an air compressor because _____.
- A.the cooling effect of the condensate reduces the compressors efficiency
- B.a danger of explosion exists whenever water is present in a compressor
- C.water causes erratic operation of pneumatic components
- D.the volumetric capacity of the first stage is reduced if water remains
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In _____ pump a closed discharge valve will not cause excessive pressure to build up.
- A.gear
- B.vane
- C.screw
- D.centrifugal
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_____ is secured by means of side-chock bolts and end-chock bolts.
- A.The bedplate
- B.The column
- C.The main bearing
- D.The double bottom
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When one cylinder has a lower compression pressure and higher exhaust gas temperature than any of the other engine cylinders, which of the conditions listed will indicated?
- A.Advanced ignition
- B.Clogged air intake
- C.Leaky exhaust valve
- D.High exhaust pressure
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In a purifier, the interface between the liquid seal and the oil should be positioned as close as possible to _____.
- A.the outlet of oil
- B.the outlet of water
- C.the bowl periphery
- D.the center of bowl
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The four-stroke cycle is so called because it takes _____ to complete the processes needed to convert the energy in the fuel into work.
- A.two strokes of the piston
- B.four strokes of the piston
- C.one revolution of the crankshaft
- D.four revolutions of the crankshaft
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Propeller running at ____ are generally efficient.
- A.high speeds
- B.medium speed
- C.low speeds
- D.the same speed with the engine
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In the process of the stand-by, warm-up the engine usually through give preheat of which parts of the diesel engine?
- A.cooling water of the cooling system
- B.fuel of the F.O system
- C.L.O of the L.O system
- D.cooling water of the cooling system and L.O of the L.O system
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When a fuel injection nozzle overheats, which of the problems listed can be expected?
- A.The fuel metering will vary
- B.The fuel will explode
- C.The cylinder head will crack
- D.The engine will stop
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If there are ______ in the repair work, please come to our duty engineer at once.
- A.any problem
- B.some problem
- C.any problems
- D.some problems
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It is necessary for us _____ after having served for a certain period.
- A.to change the lube oil
- B.have the lube oil purified
- C.have the lube oil burnt
- D.to analyze the lube oil
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The fuel oil pressure and forced draught pressure should be matched to ensure good combustion with a full steady flameIn the sentence the word “match” means _____.
- A.join with
- B.mix
- C.be equal to
- D.be constant
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Which of the listed fire extinguishers is recommended for use on an electrical switchboard fire?
- A.CO2
- B.ABC dry chemical
- C.CO2 propelled foam
- D.All of the above
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According to the ISPS Code, for a sailing ship, the following except_____should be onboard.
- A.a ship security plan
- B.a ship security officer
- C.a company security officer
- D.certain onboard equipments
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When the ship security alert system is activated, it shall not .
- A.initiate a ship-to-shore security alert
- B.transmit a ship-to-shore security alert
- C.initiate an alert identifying the ship, its location
- D.raise a security alarm on-board the ship indicating that the ship is under threat
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Four strokes consist of suction, compression, _____ and exhaust stroke.
- A.combustion
- B.condensation
- C.charging
- D.evaporation
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Most anchor handling equipment incorporates _____ for mooring purposes.
- A.cable lifters
- B.spur wheels
- C.bollard
- D.warpends
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Which of the listed set of conditions indicates early fuel injection timing?
- A.Loss of engine power and high exhaust temperatures
- B.Higher than normal firing pressure and low exhaust temperatures
- C.High fuel consumption and high exhaust temperatures
- D.Lower than normal compression pressure and high exhaust temperature
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When comparing the air with 50% of relative humidity with the air with 100% of relative humidity, which one will hold more water?
- A.the former
- B.the latter
- C.not for sure
- D.same each other
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An exhaust gas bypass is installed on a waste heat boiler in order to ______.
- A.bypass exhaust gas at high loads to prevent excessive back pressure
- B.bypass a portion of the exhaust gas at peak loads for better efficiency
- C.recycle exhaust gas to the turbocharger
- D.minimize moisture condensation in the boiler gas passages at low loads
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Which is the pollution prevention equipment?
- A.booster pump
- B.evaporator
- C.incinerator
- D.cooler
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The _____, cage rotor induction motor is the first choice marine motor in most modern ships because of its electrical and mechanical simplicity.
- A.single phase
- B.two phase
- C.three phase
- D.four phase
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Your vessel has run aground and upon taking fuel oil tank soundings, you find that a fuel tank level has increasedYou therefore should suspect _____.
- A.condensation in the fuel tank
- B.a crack in the hull portion of the fuel tank
- C.a load of bad fuel
- D.contamination from the saltwater flushing system
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The Oil Record Book must be maintained onboard the vessel for _____.
- A.not less than 3 years and be readily available for inspection
- B.6 months and then submitted to the nearest Marine Safety Office for review
- C.an annual inspection
- D.the duration of the ships active employment
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In order to improve the working conditions of the crosshead bearings, the bearing pressure is made and the peripheral speed is made in later designs.
- A.smaller, higher
- B.higher, smaller
- C.smaller, smaller
- D.higher, higher
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The oil lubricating diesel engine cylinders usually contain additives formulated to impart a high degree of alkalinity to _____ the acid conditions.
- A.invade
- B.provide
- C.detergent
- D.neutralize
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In some cases facilities may be provided for emergency overriding oil pressure shutdown, if this facility is used, adequate warning must be given to _____.
- A.the bridge watch-keeper
- B.the captain
- C.the chief engineer
- D.the engine room staff
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The desirable properties of a marine fuel oil should include_.
- A.high flash point and high viscosity
- B.low flash point and high viscosity
- C.low heating value and high sulphur content
- D.high heating value and low sulphur content
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The oil sludge is burnt in the ______ on boardI’ll show you the ashes.
- A.boiler
- B.main engine
- C.auxiliary engine
- D.incinerator
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Electrical leads and insulation on a motor should be painted with_____.
- A.heat-resisting acrylic
- B.heat-resisting aluminum
- C.insulating varnish
- D.insulating white lead
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Failure of fuel injection is usually due to trouble in the _____.
- A.exhaust valves
- B.mechanical lubricators
- C.cooling water pumps
- D.fuel injection pumps
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Pump up the starting air reservoirs to their maximum pressure and ______ the air reservoirs and air system.
- A.open
- B.close
- C.drain
- D.vent
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When there is a fire in a large electric motor, normally the very FIRST step is to _____.
- A.secure the electric supply
- B.ventilate area to remove smoke
- C.start the fire pump and lead out hose
- D.apply foam
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In a flash type evaporator, the brine overboard pump is vented directly to the .
- A.saltwater heater shell
- B.the condensation of the saltwater feed
- C.air ejectors, eductors, or a separate vacuum pump
- D.condensation of the distillate
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When administering artificial respiration to an adult, the breathing cycle should be repeated about .
- A.12 to 15 times per minute
- B.18 to 20 times per minute
- C.20 to 25 times per minute
- D.as fast as possible
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Who is in charge of the auxiliary boilers?
- A.The chief engineer
- B.The second engineer
- C.The third engineer
- D.The fourth engineer
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A cast steel strong back is fitted in way of the combustion space to help absorb _____.
- A.flame temperature
- B.fuel oil
- C.air movement
- D.gas forces
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In a closed diesel engine freshwater cooling system, the amount of coolant flowing through the heat exchanger is controlled by the _____.
- A.suction pressure regulator
- B.thermostatic bypass valve
- C.sea water temperature
- D.water level in the expansion tank
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The total power consumed in a parallel circuit is _____.
- A.the sum of the powers used in each load (resistor)
- B.divided by the number of loads
- C.always less than the power used in the smallest load
- D.the sum of the powers used in each individual load never more than the power used in the largest load
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A power failure in the hydraulic system of a compact type steering gear would cause the rudder to .
- A.swing 35°right or left
- B.remain locked in its last position
- C.move to the mid-ship position automatically
- D.jam against the rudder emergency stops
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A diesel engine may fail to start due to ____________.
- A.low air charge temperature
- B.high cranking speed
- C.excessive fuel dilution of lube oil
- D.high compression pressure
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Which of the following may cause that an engine doesnt turn on starting air?
- A.too low starting air pressure
- B.main starting valve closed
- C.neither A nor B
- D.A and B
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It is important to note that the injection only takes place when the plunger is moving up the cam _____.
- A.base circle
- B.slope
- C.bottom point
- D.top point
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"Movement of engine no longer required." means “_____”.
- A.Stop Engine
- B.No Engine Revolutions
- C.Stand-by Engine
- D.Finished With Engine
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The ____ enables water to be blow down or emptied from the boilerIt may be used when partially or completely emptying the boiler.
- A.main stem stop valve
- B.auxiliary steam stop valve
- C.feed check or control valve
- D.blow down valve
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The soda-acid portable extinguishers must be discharged and refilled _____.
- A.every six months
- B.every year
- C.every one and half year
- D.every two years
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The hydraulic _____ is used to control engine speed.
- A.motor
- B.pump
- C.governor
- D.capstan
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A (n) _____ is a chemical or electro-chemical attack on the metal surface which may be further increased if the sea-water is polluted.
- A.erosion
- B.corrosion
- C.cavity
- D.scouring
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All bilge suction must be fitted with suitable _____, which in the machinery space would be mud boxes positioned at floor-plate level for easy access.
- A.strainers
- B.valves
- C.elements
- D.separators
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Operational amplifiers, used primarily in analog circuits, are characterized by .
- A.high input impedance, high gain and low output impedance
- B.high input impedance, high gain and high output impedance
- C.low input impedance, low gain and high output impedance
- D.low input impedance, high gain and low output impedance
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If a refrigeration compressor is running continuously without lowering the temperature in the refrigerated space, the trouble may be _____.
- A.a shortage of compressor oil
- B.warm food in the refrigerator
- C.excessive condenser cooling water
- D.a shortage of refrigerant
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To obtain maximum efficiency, two stage air compressors are usually _____.
- A.horizontally mounted
- B.never fitted with intake filters
- C.fitted with intercoolers
- D.operated in an unloaded condition at all times
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When inspecting piston rings through the ports of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine, black areas on the sealing surfaces are the result of .
- A.insufficient lubrication
- B.improper piston cooling
- C.blow-by
- D.overload operation
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The purpose of DC generator brushes is to _____.
- A.neutralize armature reaction
- B.conduct electric current to an outside circuit
- C.convert DC current to AC current
- D.provide excitation to a DC generator
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Your assigned emergency station aboard ship can be found on the ship’s ____.
- A.station bill
- B.clearance papers
- C.certificate of inspection
- D.permit to proceed
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When you hear three short blasts on the ships whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells, you _____.
- A.are required to go to your life-raft
- B.are dismissed from drills
- C.should point to the man overboard
- D.should start the fire pump
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Under centrifugal pumps are the volute, diffuser, mixed-flow, axial flow and _____ or regenerative types.
- A.reciprocating
- B.hydraulic
- C.turbine
- D.vane
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Stainless steel is material commonly used for temperatures up to 50℃; beyond that and for severe corrosive conditions other materials are requiredThe bold and italic word “that” probably means _____.
- A.stainless steel
- B.temperature
- C.50℃
- D.other materials
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____ is not installed on the main switchboard.
- A.Ammeter and changeover switch
- B.Power factor meter
- C.Synchroscope
- D.Reverse sequence relay
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If the atomizer holes are enlarged beyond the makers recommended size, the atomizer must be _____.
- A.repaired
- B.replaced
- C.replenished
- D.repeated
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Under the regulations implementing MARPOL, a mobile offshore drilling unit is required to have an International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) certificate when the unit _____.
- A.is drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf
- B.moves to a new drilling location in U.Swaters
- C.engages in a voyage to a port of another country which is a party of MARPOL
- D.All of the above
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An operational amplifier, as used in todays consoles, may have a calculated gain of 5.This means that as the input changes by _____.
- A.1 volt, the output changes 5 volts
- B.5 volts, the output changes 1 volt
- C.5 volts, the output changes 10 volts
- D.10 volts, the output changes 5 volts
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If a diesel engine runs out of fuel, you can expect trouble from __________.
- A.overheated injection pumps
- B.water condensation in the cylinders
- C.fuel dilution of the lube oil
- D.air in the fuel system
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On engines having oil cooled pistons the lubricating oil pre-heater must be put into operation and the rate of heating so ______ that the temperature of the piston cooling oil returns are 32 to 35℃ over a period of at least two hours.
- A.slow
- B.quick
- C.arranged
- D.high
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The ground terminal of a starter should be connected to ____.
- A.the common ground point
- B.the starter’s frame.
- C.the commutator
- D.the starter’s mounting bolts
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In cleaning up an oil spill, the use of chemical agents would _____.
- A.absorb the oil for easy removal
- B.remove the oil from the water
- C.disperse or dissolve the oil in the water
- D.not affect the oil
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Auxiliary boilers can be classified as .
- A.water-tube natural circulation boilers
- B.fire-tube boilers
- C.water-tube forced circulation boilers
- D.all of the above
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Prior to starting an AC generator prime mover, the voltage regulator cutout switch should be placed in the _____.
- A.manual position
- B.bus neutral position
- C.raise voltage position
- D.transfer position
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The solenoid valve can be typed as a .
- A.thermal valve
- B.magnetic stop valve
- C.bellows valve
- D.bimetallic valve
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A large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine uses sea water to directly cool the _____.
- A.cylinder heads
- B.exhaust valves
- C.scavenging air
- D.injectors
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The _____ or balance tank collects the re-circulated fuel oil.
- A.buffer
- B.sump
- C.bilge
- D.overflowing
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The lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapor to ignite in the presence of an ignition source is called its _____.
- A.boiling point
- B.flash point
- C.viscosity point
- D.toxic point
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Which of the following methods can not remove the non-separable emulsified oil in bilge water?
- A.gravity separation
- B.use of adsorbents
- C.use of flocculents
- D.use of chemical addition
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The records of ship security training, drills and exercises shall be kept in the working language or languages of the shipIf the language or languages used are not_______, a translation into one of these languages shall be included.
- A.English, French or Spanish
- B.Chinese, English or French
- C.English, French or Japanese
- D.Chinese, English or Spanish