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1. Which of the refrigerants listed is considered safe and ideal for most
marine applications?
-R-21
-ammonia
-R-12
-sulfur dioxyde
2. In reference to air conditioning, when air attains the maximum amount
of moisture it can hold at a specific temperature, it is said to be
-superheated
-saturated
-condensed
-convected
3. Which of the following terms represents the form of heat removed from
the refrigerant in the condenser of a refrigeration system?
-latent heat of vaporization
-heat of compression
-superheat
-all of the above
4. The temperature at which water vapor in the atmosphere begines to
condense is called the
-dew point temperature
-condensation temperature
-psychrometric temperature
-absolute humidity temperature
5. In a refrigeration system, the refrigerant absorbs the latent heat of
vaporization in the
-compressor
-condenser
-receiver
-evaporator
6. The only means of removing the latent heat of condensation from a
refrigerant in the normal refrigeration cycle is by
-passing it through the expansion valve
-condensing refrigerant in the system condenser
-passing the gaseous refrigerant through the heat interchanger on the suction
side of the compressor
-maintaining a high pressure on the system's receiver
7. The heat required to change a substance from a solid to a liquid while
at its freezing temperature, is known as the latent heat of
-fusion
-vaporization
-condensation
-sublimation
8. The heat required to change a substance from a liquid to a gas without
experiencing a temperature change, is defined as the latent heat of
-fusion
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-vaporization
-sublimation
-condensation
9. Heat which brings about a change in the physical state of a substance
without a change in temperature, is called
-specific heat
-sensible heat
-latent heat
-ambient heat
10. Latent heat can be defined as the heat which must be added to a
substance in order to change it from a
-solid to liquid
-liquid to vapor
-solid to vapor
-all of the above
11. Personnel working with refrigeration systems, and subject to the
exposure of refrigerants should wear
-face shield
-a respirator
-rubber gloves
-an all purpose gas mask
12. The amount of moisture in a given sample of air, when compared with
the amount of moisture the air could hold if totally saturated at the
existing temperature of the sample, is called
-absolute humidity
-specific humidity
-effective humidity
-relative humidity
13. The ratio of the weight of moisture contained in a given volume of air,
to the weight of moisture that the same sample would hold if saturated,
is called the
-absolute humidity
-relative humidity
-specific humidity
-total humidity
14. The moisture sensitive element of a humidistat can be made of
-hair
-copper
-plastic
-steel
15. When handling contaminated oil from a hermetically sealed refrigeration
compressor unit that has burned out its motor, you should
a.store the oil in a clean refrigerant drum
b.use rubber gloves
c.circulate the oil through a filter drier
d.remove the oil with a portable charging cylinder
16.
When replacing ball bearings on an electric motor shaft, you should
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-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
17. People familiar with ammonia refrigeration systems become accustomed
to its odor and may forget that the vapors
-in a low concentration can cause death
-will dissolve in pespiration and cause caustic burns
-will burn or explode
-all of the above
18. Ammonia when used as a refrigerant is valuable because of its high
efficiency, it is however
-toxic
-flammable
-explosive
-all of the above
19. When subjected to high heat from an open flame, or an electric heating
element, which of the listed refrigerants will break down and produce
phosgene gas?
-CO2
-methyl chloride
-R-22
-sulfur dioxide
20. When the relief valve opens it discharges high pressure refrigerant
vapor to the
-liquid strainer
-refrigerant inlet of the condenser
-inlet side of the evaporator
-suction side of the compressor
21. In the presence of an open flame or hot surfaces, chlorinated
fluorocarbon refrigerats decomposes and form
-petroleum crystals
-phosgene gas
-water vapor
-carbon monoxide
22. R-12 is generally considered to be a safe, nontoxic, nonflammable,
and nonexplosive refrigerant. It can, however, become highly toxic when
-superheated outside the system
-in contact with an open flame
-heated to the boiling point
-all of the above
23. A refrigeration system contaminated with moisture can be affected by
A.acid formation
b.sludge formation
c.ice in the expansion valve
d.all of the above
24.
Some chloronated flourocarbon refrigerants may decompose into a toxic
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irritating gas if it is
-stored at temperatures below 10C
-charged into a system having copper fittings
-allowed to mix with compressor oil
-exposed to an open flame or hot surfaces
25. For the proper control of the air temperature in an air conditioning
system using chilled water circulation, which of the listed conditions
should remain constant regardless of load changes?
-chilled water system supply temperature
-chilled water system return temperature
-compressor discharge temperature
-compressor suction pressure
26.In a direct expansion type multi-box refrigeration system, the compressor
is set up to cycle on and off by the
-pressurestat
-high pressure cut out
-solenoid valve
-low pressure cut out switch
27. Which of the listed operations will cause an automatically controlled
Refrigeration compressor to restart?
-closing of the solenoid valve
-closing of the expansion valve
-an increase in the suction pressure
-decreasing the suction pressure
28. Saltwater is typically provided to a refrigeration system to
-cool the expansion valve
-prevent refrigerant superheating
-condense the refrigerant gas
-prevent motor overheating
29. In a direct expansion type cargo refrigeration system, a box is
normally changed from chill to freeze by adjusting the
-hand expansion valve
-compressor suction valve
-solenoid bypass
-back pressure regulating valve
30. A pressure drop in the liquid line of a refrigeration system may cause
-the solenoid valve to seize
-the compressor to hunt
-flash gas to form in the liquid line
-the expansion valve to freeze open
31. Moisture is removed from a refrigeration system by
-bleeding refrigerant from the condenser
-opening a drain petcock on the oil separator
-condensing the water in the heat exchanger
-using a dehydrator cartridge
32. Moisture in the refrigerant may
-freeze on the expansion valve seat and reduce the flow of liquid refrigerant
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-emulsify the oil in the condenser
-freeze in the king valve
-clog the oil trap
33. Moisture entering a typical refrigeration system will most likely
-boil in the condenser
-be removed by the liquid line strainers
-cause sweating and frost on the evaporator coils
-freeze in the expansion valve
34. Moisture in a refrigeration system can cause
-freezing the expansion valve closed
-corrosion of system piping
-improper temperature regulation
-all of the above
35. Which of the problems listed could be indicated if a sight glass in the
refrigerant liquid line is full of bubbles?
-proper refrigerant charge
-faulty expansion valve
-insufficient refrigerant
-solenoid valve stuck open
36. Some refrigeration systems have chemical moisture indicators installed
in conjunction with the sight glass in the liquid line. If excess moisture
is present in the system, the indicator will
-activate the driers
-change color
-secure the compressor
-add the predetermined amount of liquid drier
37. A liquid indicator sight glass is useful in determining whether or not
a refrigeration system is sufficiently charged. It is generally located in
the
-high pressure liquid line
-low pressure liquid line
-high pressure vapor line
-low pressure vapor line
38. If a liquid sight flow indicator in a refrigeration system shows gas
bubbles in motion passing inside of the glass, there is
-too much refrigerant in the system
-oil entrained in the refrigerant
-less then a full charge of refrigerant in the system
-ice crystals forming in the refrigerants
39. A sight glass is installed in the liquid line to indicate the condition
of the refrigerant charge and may also indicate the
-condition of the expansion valve
-moisture in the system
-condition of the compressor suction valves
-condenser temperature
40. A liquid sight flow indicator in a refrigeration system is examined and
gas bubbles are noted in motion with the fluid flow. This means
-the system is fully charged
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-there is air leaking in from the condenser
-ice crystals are forming in the refrigerant
-the system contains less then a full charge of refrigerant
41. In an operating refrigeration system low on refrigerant, a liquid line
sight glass will
-be clear
-be blue
-be light green
-show bubbles
42. If the refrigeration compressor crankcase is sweating, the cause may be
due to
-a shortage of refrigerant
-the compressor running continuously
-liquid refrigerant returning to the compressor
-the compressor short cycling on the high pressure cutout
43. If the suction line between the evaporator and compressor is frosting
up, the cause may be due to the thermal expansion valve
-thermal bulb coming loose from the suction line
-needle valve is stuck closed
-thermal bulb is in a cold air stream
-all of the above
44. If a refrigerating compressor crankcase is sweating, the trouble could
be caused by
-excessive superheat
-a minor amount of air in the system
-normal oil circulation with the refrigerant
-the expansion valve being stuck in the open position
45.Frosting or sweating of the suction line of a reciprocating refrigeration
compressor indicates a condition which could result in severe damage due to
-minor amout of oil in the refrigerant
-liquid slugging
-a failed heat interchanger
46. A refrigeration system compressor crankcase is sweating or unusually Cold.
This is an indication of
-a shortage of refrigerant in the system
-air in the system
-an accumulation of liquid refrigerant in the crankcase
-a shortage of oil in the crankcase
47. Refrigeration system compressor crankcase sweating is an indication of
-insufficient lube oil circulating throgh the system
-excessive circulation of lube oil through the system
-insufficient refrigerant in the system
-an overworked compressor
48. Sweating of the refrigeration system compressor crankcase is caused by
-too much superheat
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-insufficient superheat
-suction pressure too low
-excessive refrigerant returning to the compressor
49. Crankcase sweating in a refrigeration system is caused by
-a stuck solenoid valve
-a shortage of refrigerant
-too much oil in circulation
-too much superheat
50. Properties of good refrigeration oil include
-low wax content
-high pour point
-high viscosity
-all of the above
51. Oil separators installed in refrigeration systems serve to
-remove excess oil from the system
-remove oil entrained in high pressure liquid line
-return oil entrained in refrigerant vapor back to the compressor crankcase
-all of the above
52. An oil separator is a device used to remove oil from the
-liquid refrigerant
-receiver
-gaseous refrigerant
-expansion valve
53. The oil separator (trap) used in a shipboard refrigeration system is
located between the
-compressor discharge valve and the condenser
-condenser and the receiver
-receiver and the king valve
-receiver and the expansion valve
54.The purpose of the refrigeration system low pressure cutout switch is to
-protect the compressor from liquid flood back
-protect the compressor from low discharge pressure
-start and stop the compressor upon system demand
-start the compressor after a drop in the evaporator pressure
55. The purpose of the low pressure cutout switch is to
-maintain liquid refrigerant at the suction of the compressor
-maintain a preset suction pressure to the compressor
-start and stop the compressor at preset operating pressures
-operate at minimum efficiency
56. The sensing line for the low pressure cutout switch to a refrigeration
system is located
-in the chill box
-before the receiver
-on the suction side of the compressor
-on the discharge side of the compressor
57.
The refrigeration system low pressure cutout switch is actuated by
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-an electric system manager
-a sensing bulb at the tail coil of the evaporator
-pressure changes in the suction line
-failure of the king solenoid valve
58. When you adjust thermostatic expansion valve
-refrigerant must be bled off the sensing line before adjustments are made
-all refrigerant must be pumped into the receiver before adjustments are made
-time must be allowed for conditions to stabilize in the evaporator before
further adjustments are made
-all refrigerant must be routed through the dehydrator while changing the
superheat setting
59. A thermostatic expansion valve is properly controlling evaporator
superheat. Adjusting this valve to lower the superheat will result in a/an
-evaporator pressure decrease
-evaporator coil over-feed
-evaporator capacity increase
-expansion valve diaphragm rupture
60. Low compressor head pressure in a refrigeration system can be caused by
-insufficient condenser cooling water
-excessive condenser cooling water
-air in the refrigeration system
-excessive refrigerant in the system
61. Which of the problems listed would cause the discharge temperature of
an R-12 refrigeration compressor to increase?
-thermal expansion valve frozen open
-suction gas heat exchanger bypassed
-condenser clogged or fouled
-high pressure cutout switch inoperative
62. One cause of high head pressure occurring in a refrigeration system can
be
-insufficient cooling water flow to the condenser
-a low refrigerant charge in the system
-the liquid valve is open too much
-high evaporator superheat
63. If the head pressure of a reciprocating refrigeration compressor is
excessive,
-the relief valve should open before the high pressure cutout
-the relief valve should open and allow the excess refrigerant to flow to
the receiver
-the high pressure cutout switch should operate before the relief valve opens
-you should close in on a suction valve
64. If the refrigeration compressor was developing higher than normal
discharge pressure, this could be a result of
-air or non-condensable gases in the system
-leaking discharge valves
-leaking suction valves
-liquid refrigerant flooding back from the cooling coil
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65. If the water failure switch should fail to shut down the refrigeration
compressor, the refrigerant pressure will build up in the high pressure side
of the system to the point where the
-compressor discharge valves would be damaged
-condenser tubes would rupture
-system relief valve would open
-high pressure cutout switch would function
66. High suction pressure to a refrigeration system compressor is caused by
-the expansion valve is insufficiently opened
-the expansion valve being open too wide
-the king valve is insufficiently open
-a dirty dehydrator
67. If a refrigeration compressor had developed a high suction pressure,
the problem could be a result of
-a minor accumulation of air or uncondensable gases in the system
-a leaking king valve
-a clogged subcooler
-liquid refrigerant flooding back from the cooling coil
68. Which of the conditions listed could cause excessively low refrigerant
pressure at the compressor suction?
-insufficient flow of condenser cooling water
-the system is low on refrigerant
-the solenoid valve to the chill box is "frozen" in the open position
-the high pressure cutout switch is inoperative
69. If a refrigeration compressor has developed a high head pressure as
a result of a refrigerant overcharge, you should
-increase the amount of cooling water to the condenser
-decrease the amount of cooling water to the condenser
-add more refrigerant to the system
-remove some refrigerant from the system
70. Which of the conditions listed may be an indication of an excessive
amount of refrigerant circulating through the system?
-sweating of the compressor crankcase
-colder than normal solenoid valve
-frosting of the evaporator
-weeping at the purge valve
71. Leaking suction valves in a refrigeration compressor are indicated by
-higher than normal suction pressure
-lower than normal suction pressure
-lower than normal evaporator temperature
-noticeable increase in compressor noise
72. If the discharge valves on the refrigeration compressor are leaking
badly, the compressor should
-run continuously
-not start
-have high discharge pressure
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-short cycle on the high pressure switch
73. To correct the condition of slugging and flooding back in a
refrigeration system, it may be necessary to
-re-adjust the discharge pressure
-clean the expansion valve screen
-add refrigerant
-adjust the expansion valve
74. Noise in a refrigeration compresoor can be caused by
-worn bearings and piston pins
-slugging due to flooding back
-too much oil in circulation
-all of the above
75. If a refrigeration system were short of refrigerant, the condition
would result in
-continuous running of the compressor
-high suction pressure
-high discharge pressure
-short cycling of the compressor on the water failure switch
76. A warmer than normal compressor suction line might be caused by
-insufficient lubrication
-excess refrigerant
-excessive opening of the expansion valve
77. Which of the conditions listed will cause a refrigeration compressor
to run constantly without simultaneously decreasing the temperature in the
refrigerated space?
-shortage of refrigerant oil
-slight shortage of refrigerant
-excessive condenser cooling water flow
-faulty expansion valve
78. Frost appearing on the evaporator coils of a multi-box direct expansion
refrigeration system
-is best removed by means of ice pick
-will increase the refrigeration effect
-can be removed by passing hot vapors through the coils
-can be quickly removed by simply shutting down the coils
79. In a compression refrigeration cycle, the temperature of the liquid
refrigerant experiences its greatest decrease in the
-evaporator
-compressor
-expansion valve
-condenser
80. An increase in the heat load to a refrigeration system will cause
-the suction pressure to decrease
-the suction temperature to increase
-increased ice formation on the evaporator coil
-excessive short cycling of the compressor
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81. A bilge pump fails to take suction if either

(a) the suction line is holed
(b) the bilge suction non-return valve is stuck open
(c) the bilge pump is operating on low efficiency
82.In a D- type water tube boiler with a secondary steam drum and superheater,
the steam is heated above the boiling point of water in the __________________
A .Primary steam drum
B. Risers
C. Super- heater
D. Secondary steam drum
83.Subsequent to a oil spill in Engine Room and ingress of oil in the bilge wells
,the best course of action is to _______________________________
A. Use oil spill dispersant chemical in the bilge wells
B. Transfer the oily mixture and let it settle in the bilge holding tank/bilge
separator tank
C. Transfer the oily mixture using a portable pneumatic pump to a waste oil tank
and then physically
demuck and clean the bilge wells using environment
friendly cleaner
D. Dilute the bilge wells by flooding with water and then use the general service
pump to pump out the bilges
84. The static suction head of a pump is the
A. distance of the suction liquid level above the center line of the pump
B. distance the suction liquid level is below the center line of the pump
C. force necessary to overcome frictional losses in the pump and piping
D. amount in inches of mercury the total suction head is below atmospheric
pressure
85.Back pressure valve in a refrigeration system with multiple chambers is
fitted_____________
A. At the refrigerant exit end of evaporator of each chamber
B. At the refrigerant exit end of evaporators of chambers with higher temperature
settings
C. At the refrigerant exit end of evaporators of chambers with lower temperature
settings
D. None of the above
86.Salinity of distilled water produced from fresh water generator onboard
depends on
A. Amount of feed set in fresh water production
B. Amount of salt water leaking from condenser if any
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C. Temperature of the sea water used
D. Efficiency of brine ejector from the evaporator shell
87.Better freeing arrangements on tanker decks inform of open rails for 50% of
length are provided:
A. To ensure no seawater gets into the tanks.
B. Because tankers have less freeboard.
C. Both A and B
88.Which of the following layers of a thin shell bearing gives it its fatigue
strength?
A. The overlay
B. The interlay
C. The backing
D. The barrier layer
89.In a uniflow scavenged marine 2-stroke diesel engine, the scavenge ports in a
cylinder liner are machined:
A. Only for a part of the circumference, at an angle almost tangential to the
circumference of the liner
B. All around the circumference at right angles to the circumference of the liner
C. only for a part of the circumference, at right angles to the circumference of the
liner
D. All around the circumference at an angle almost tangential to the
circumference of the liner
90.It is a known fact that centrifugal pumps require priming for pumping liquids ,
as they cannot handle air and will lose suction due to air entry . But on the other
hand T/Cs use centrifugal compressors for supercharging . Which of the following
do you think makes a centrifugal compressors to pump air and behave differently
than the centrifugal pumps?
A. Presence of air cooler
B. Presence of Labyrinth seal
C. High speed of rotation , very fine internal clearences and large impeller
diameters
D. Difference in principle of operation
91.The steels with a carbon percentage close to 0.8% have
A. poor strength but good weldability
B. High strength but poor weldability
C. Poor strength and poor weldablity
D. High strength and good weldability
92.A refrigerant compressor will run continuously when there is
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A. Too heavy cooling load on the system

B. Air in the system
C. Insufficient refrigerant in the system
D. Any of the above
93.The gland packing on centrifugal pump shaft should:
A. Not allow any leakage under positive suction pressure
B. Should only allow drop by drop continuous leakage under positive suction
pressure
C. Should only allow drop by drop continual leakage under positive suction
pressure
D. Should allow considerable leakage as gland packings are meant to allow
considerable leakage
*94.Excessive lubrication in compressors can lead to: multiple
A. Sticking of valves
B. Carryover and deposit of oil particles in pipelines and reservoirs
C. Decompression
D. Detonation
95Corrosion protection of steel surfaces by zinc coating can be carried out only at
temperatures below 65 Deg. C . For higher temperatures :
A. Zinc reacts very fast and thus can only provide protection for a limited time
B. Zinc reacts with steel and protective layer vanishes due to chemical reaction
C. Steel may corrode preferentially to the zinc
D. Dezincification occurs leading to removal of zinc coating
96.The pumps performance depends upon
A. Clearance between the wear ring and the impeller
B. Clearance between the impeller and the casing
C. Clearance between impeller and shaft
D. Clearance between mechanical seal and shaft
97.The type of corrosion normally occurring in cooling Fresh Water systems of

Marine Diesel Engines is :
A. Stress corrosion
B. Hot corrosion
C. Bimetallic corrosion
D. Selective Phase corrosion
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98.The most important control measure to prevent boiler tube failure is:
A. Use of proper refractory material
B. Proper maintenance of fuel burning equipment
C. Proper maintenance of boiler water condition
D. All of the above
99.It is given that engine room bilge pump has suction manifold on which 3 valves
are located. One valve for the 3 engine room bilge wells suction, another one for
Bilge tank suction and the third one is for sea water suction. It is found that the
Bilge pump is unable to take suction from any of the bilge wells, but is able to
take suction efficiently from Bilge tank. What is the most probable cause?
A. Pump suction filter cover gasket leaking
B. Suction filter cover gasket of one of the Bilge wells is leaking
C. Bilge well suction pipeline leaking between individual bilge well valves and
suction manifold valve
D. Bilge pump suction pipeline leaking between the manifold and the pump
100.Most steam traps respond well to cleaning. But when a thermodynamic trap
fails to operate after cleaning, the next course of action should be:
A. Throttle the steam outlet valve
B. Renew the trap
C. Lap the disc and the seat of the trap
D. Throttle the steam inlet valve
101. When centrifugal pump is changed over for pumping a liquid of higher
specific gravity which of the following is going to change?
A. Discharge pressure
B. Discharge head
C. Power consumption
D. Pump speed
102. Auxiliary engine connecting rod bottom end bolts should be tightened:
A. Only as per the prescribed torque using a torque range
B. As per prescribed torque as well as angular measurements as recommended by
the manufacturer.
C. By following previous match marks on bolt heads and connecting rod body
D. As per prescribed torque and another 10% increase during every subsequent
tightening. \
104.Why are large centrifugal pumps started with their discharge valves closed?
A. To ensure proper priming
B. To limit sudden rise in discharge rate
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C. To limit motor starting current
D. To minimize starting torque on motor shaft
105..Which of the following statements are true as far as painting of steel
hull/structure is concerned? Multiple choice
A. Painting can be done under any weather condition
B. Painting can only be done after proper surface preparation is carried out
C. Painting should only be done on top of appropriate primer coating
D. Several coats of paint can be applied one after the other without any time gap
106.When one of the M/E F.O. heater is not in use, then:
A. The F.O. inlet & outlet valves should be kept shut, but steam heating valves
should be kept crack open, so as to keep the heater warm
B. F.O. inlet & Outlet valves should be kept shut, steam heating valves also should
be completely shut and heater should be drained of any remaining F.O.
C. F.O. inlet and outlet valves should be kept crack open so that the F.O.
recirculation through the heater can take place
D. F.O. inlet valve should be kept shut while the outlet valve should be left open,
so that heater can be put into use as fast as possible in case required
107. Which of the following can lead to sudden stopping of a diesel engine?
A. Air in fuel supply line
B. Water in fuel supply line
C. Obstruction in air filter
D. Water in the air filter
108. A multistage centrifugal pump is normally used
A. High head
B. High discharge flow
C. High viscous fluids
D. Low viscous fluid
109. In a three phase electrical equipment, the immediate action in the event of a
fuse blowing in one of the phases, would be:
A. To replace with a fuse of correct rating
B. To replace fuses on all three phases
C. To try to repair the fuse
D. To investigate the fault that led to the blowing of the fuse '/
110. A drain cooler is provided with S.W. cooling. What is the best way to increase
the temperature of condensate draining to the hotwell?
A. Throttle the S.W. inlet valve
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B. Throttle the S.W. outlet valve
C. Open the condensate Bypass to the cooler
D. Close the condensate bypass to the cooler
111. Which of the following option gives you the correct sequence of the metals in
decreasing order of preferential corrosion when all of them are bonded and
immersed in an electrolyte ?
A. Titanium, Mild Steel , Zinc , Stainless steel
B. Titanium , Stainless steel ,Mild Steel ,Zinc
C. Zinc , Mild Steel , Stainless steel , Titanium
D. Zinc , Titanium , Mild Steel , Stainless steel;
112. During auxiliary engine de-carbonization, which of the following checks need
to be carried out?
A. Sounding of all double bottom tanks
B. Connecting rod big end ovality
C. Liner wear
D. Crack detection tests on connecting rod serrations
113.A reciprocating pump is used for Engine room bilge service because:
A. Reciprocating pumps are designed for smoother discharge
B. Only small capacity pumping capacity is required, while other pumps are of
higher capacity
C. It doesn???t churn and mix the bilge water unlike other types of rotary and
rotodynamicpumps
D. Shipbuilding industry is still going on old concept, future ships will have
centrifugal pumps installed
113.Increasing the rotational speed of a cargo pump the pump flow rate will:
A. Increase in direct proportion to the increase in speed
B. Decrease in direct proportion to the increase in speed
C. Flow rate doesn???t depend upon speed
D. Flow
114.While re-floating the vessel after dry dock, which of the following checks
should be carried out?multichoice
A. Sounding of all double bottom tanks
B. Checking leakages in the stern tube header tanks
C. Checking leakages at ship side valves
D. Checking levels of stern tube header tanks
115. The machinery which is usually tested first once the ship reaches a dry dock
is
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A. Engine room crane

B. Engine room lift
C. Gantry crane for engine room
D. All of the above
116.the size of solid particle contaminants in hydraulic systems is measured in:
A. Millimeter cubed
B. Nano-millimeter
C. Microns
D. Micro millimeter
117.In a reciprocating pump the direction of flow depends upon:
A. Direction of rotation of the pump
B. Position & fixing of suction and discharge valves
C. High pressure to low pressure
D. Whether pump is single acting or double acting
118.Fire side in boilers gets commonly corroded due to :
A. Galvanic action
B. Formation of Vanadium pentaoxide and sulphuric acid
C. Stress corrosion
D. Crevice corrosion
119.Pump driven clutch type attached vacuum pumps are commonly used for
priming ballast pumps and emergency fire pumps. What is the factor which
clutches the vacuum pump clutch to the pump clutch during start of the pump?
A. Low suction pressure acting against the spring loaded clutching piston
B. High suction pressure acting against the spring loaded clutching piston
C. Low discharge pressure acting against the spring loaded clutching piston
D. High discharge pressure acting against the spring loaded clutching piston
120.Which of the following statements is False about hydraulic jacks/tensioning
tools?
A. The piston of the jack should be turned back by a certain degree after hand
tightening to prevent easy removal after un tightening of the nut.
B. The piston of the jack should not be turned back after hand tightening during
un tightening of the nut
C. The piston of the jack need not be turned back during tightening of the nut.
D. The hydraulic pressure need not be relieved during removal of the jack.
121.In a shell and type M/E L.O. cooler, the temperature of L.O. is controlled by an
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automatic temperature control valve. Out at sea with M/E running at sea load it is
observed that the temperature control valve opening to the cooler is increasing
day by until it becomes 100% open to the cooler. The L.O. outlet temperature
_______________ after the above condition has reached
A. Starts decreasing immediately
B. Starts increasing immediately
C. Will be maintained at the set point of the temperature controller
D. Cannot be maintained at the set point and will increase slowly
122.Which of the following is NOT a rotary motion valve?
A. Gate valve
B. Butterfly Valve
C. Ball valve
D. Plug Valve
123.Which of the following can lead to short cycling or frequent cutting in and
cutting out of a fridge compressor?
A. Dirty condenser
B. Air entrapped in refrigerant
C. High cooling water temperature
D. Grossly insufficient charge
124.During shutting down the purifier you find that purifier always vibrates
heavily for some time and then becomes normal until it finally comes to a stop.
What is wrong with purifier?
A. The purifier design is faulty
B. The purifier bowl has a heavy sludge deposit and requires cleaning
C. The purifier bowl is not balanced properly
D. During shutting down most of the purifiers pass through the critical speed zone
125.Hot corrosion in exhaustvalves and fire side of boiler mainly when :
A. Fuels containing vanadium content with high sodium content are used
B. Fuels containing vanadium content with low sodium content are used
C. Fuels containing high vanadium and high sulphur content are used
D. Fuels containing high sulphur content is used and the exhaust temperatures
are uncontrolled and exceed 600 deg. C
126.NPSH and the Total suction head are two terms which are commonly used for
pumps. Which of the following is a true statement?
A. They are one and the same thing
B. Total suction head is greater than NPSH
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C. NPSH is always greater than Total suction head
D. Total suction head and NPSH have no relationship
127.During flooding of a dry dock the following items must be verified
A. All sea valves are operational
B. All overboard discharge valves are operational
C. Stern tube seal are operational
D. All of the above
128.You have overhauled a centrifugal pump and while assembling forgot to
install the o-ring between the sleeve (provided in way of gland packing) and the
shaft. What impact does this have?
A. It will not affect the pump in any way
B. It will cause leakage of fluid(air/water) in between the shaft and the sleeve and
will affect the pump performance
C. It will not affect the pump performance n any way but will corrode the shaft
between the o-ring and shaft
D. It will cause dynamic imbalance of the shaft
129.You must have used reinforced rubber joints. The reinforcement is normally
provided using non-asbestos fibres. The reinforcement is provided because
A. Ordinary rubber gasket have a porous matrix, having capillaries which can
allow liquid leakage when subjected to high pressure
B. To increase the load carrying capacity of joint so it can withstand higher
pressures
C. To increase the temperature resistance of the joint
D. To protect the joints from fire or other accidental damage
130.Metal cladding provides protection to the metal essentially for the life of ship
because
A. During cladding the protective coating reacts chemically with the base metal
and inhibits corrosion
B. This is the only method in which the completeness of the metal coating can
assured, while other methods are liable to defects
C. The thickness of protective coating is greater compared to any other metal
coating method used
D. The adherence of coating is best in case of metal cladding
131.Engaging the turning gear and turning the engine until working temperatures
are reduced
A.Blank starting air to the affected cylinder
B.Shut cylinder oil to the affected cylinder
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C.Shut all cylinder liner ports of affected cylinder

D.Open relief valve of affected cylinder
132.The coating on a electrode used for electric arc welding _________________
A. creates a gas shield to prevent oxidation of the weld material
B. helps the weld formation by shaping the metal transfer
C. provides an electrical insulation for the user
D. All of the above
133.A diffuser is provided at the end of a mechanical atomizer in boiler onboard
A.To prevent blow back of the flame
B.To mix the air and fuel properly
C.To prevent blow out of the flame
D.To eject the excess fumes from the atomizer
134. Duty of stand by person at the entrance of the enclosed compartment during
enclosed space entry is
A.To alert others in case of untoward emergency
B. To provide first aid to injured person
C.To assist for the work carried out in the enclosed compartment
D.All of the above.
135. Which of the following statements about the design of D- type boilers, is
false ?
A.The heavier water in top drum flows back to the bottom drum through the
downcomers outside the furnace
B.Inside the furnace the water is heated up in the risers
C.The upper drum is the steam/water drum and the lower one is the water drum.
D.The feed water is pumped into the lower drum
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136.If the watchkeeping engineer encounters a Main Engine Slow down alarm he
should____________________
A.Immediately cancel the slow down in the control panel
B.If navigation circumstances permit, after consulting chief engineer he should
tell bridge to stop engine ,investigate the fault ,rectify it in consultation with
senior engineers and then prepare for restarting the engine
C.He should raise engineer's alarm and wait for all engineers to reach the engine
room
D.He need not take any action and wait for the alarm to resolve on its own and
then cancel the slow down
137.Presence of catalytic fines in fuel oil is significant to engineers on board
because___________________________________
A.Catalytic fines tend to impair proper operation of purifiers
B.Catalytic fines lead to abrasive wear in liners , piston rings and fuel injection
equipment
C.Catalytic fines necessitate increase in injection temperature
D.Catalytic fines necessitate increase in storage temperature
138. Sequential starting of machineries after black out in engine room is
necessary
A.To prevent overload of Generators
B. To quickly restore the failed power supply in order
C. To prevent damage to machinery which has been switched off
D. All of the above
139. Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well suited for pumping oil
because
A. stuffing boxes eliminate the leakage problems usually associated with other
gear pumps
B.it is not necessary to closely maintain design clearances this pump
C.they are essentially self-priming and produce a high suction lift
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D. these pumps are designed with extreme tooth angles
140. Salinity of distilled water produced from fresh water generator onboard
depends on
A.Amount of feed set in fresh water production
B.Amount of salt water leaking from condenser if any
C.Temperature of the sea water used
D.Efficiency of brine ejector from the evaporator shell
141.The by-products of oxidation, as a result of water contamination of hydraulic
oil, are generally
A.removed by cellulose type filters
B.gums, varnishes, and acids
C.always neutralized by oil additives
D.harmless and have no effect on system components
142.Short cycling of a fridge compressor can occur in which of the following

cases?
A.Air ingress into the system
B.A leaking solenoid valve
C.High cooling water temperature going to the condenser
D.Excessive refrigerant charge
143.Which of the following would be the correct way(s) of using a torque wrench?
A. Application of jerk pulls while tightening
B. Using an extension
C. Tightening beyond the characteristic clicking sound
144.WHAT DOES A REPRESENT FOR EXAMPLE IN A.882(21)?
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145.Chromium is a nobler metal when compared to that of steel . In some marine
applications Chromium is electroplated to the steel surfaces . Why?
A. Chromium is a more noble metal so it will not get corroded and thus steel
surfaces will remain protected
B. Chromium plating provides corrosion protection as well as high glossiness and
high hardness for better wear resistance and reduced friction to the steel
surfaces
C. Chromium plating is required for providing high glossiness and high hardness
for better wear resistance and reduced friction to the steel surfaces and not for
corrosion protection
D. Chromium reacts with steel to form an alloy during electroplating which is
corrosion resistant
146.Correct method of greasing a centrifugal pump bearing is:
A. To pump the grease until you feel high back pressure on the Grease pump
B. To pump the greasefor 3-4 pumping strokes of Grease pump for each bearing
C. To pump the grease when the pump is stopped and drain any old grease at the
same time by opening the drain plug, giving only 3-4 pumping strokes on Grease
pump for each bearing. the drain plug should then be replaced
D. To pump the grease when the pump is running and drain any old grease at the
same time by opening the drain plug,until all the old grease is removed and new
grease starts coming out of the drain, repeating samefor each bearing. the drain
plug should then be replaced
147.Centrifugal pumps cannot handle air and require priming.But you are aware
that centrifugal which on the same principal can handle air very well. Which two
properties of air are responsible because of which the centrifugal pumps cannot
handle air:A. Fluidity only
B. Density only
C. Both fluidity and density
D. Compressibility
148.MECHANICAL SEALS ARE NOT USED IN....

a.LIQIUD LINE
b.LIQUID WITH VAPOUR LINE
c.LIQUID WITH DIRT LINE
d.ALL OF THE ABOVE
149. Which of the following valves cannot prevent backflow of liquid in a pipeline?
A. Gate valve
B. Globe Check Valve
C. Swing Check Valve
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D. Angle check valve
150. A gear pump is self priming while a reciprocating pump is not

B. Discharge of a gear pump is not affected by the direction of rotation while that
of reciprocating pump is reversed
C. The discharge of reciprocating pump is pulsating and discharge rate is lesser
D. Reciprocating pumps are only available in high capacities and for smaller
capacities only gear pumps can be used
151.After cleaning the sea chest filter you have placed the filter in the body and
tightened the cover. Which one of the following is the best alternative?
A. You can open the filter inlet and outlet valves & directly start using the filter
B. If you do not want to use the sea chest in question, you need not worry and
you can open the valves when required
C. Sea Water inlet valve should be crack opened, the filter body should be purged,
any leakages and thereafter filter can be kept isolated or used as required
D. You will close the other side sea chest valves first and then open this side sea
chest filter inlet and outlet valves
152.centrifugal pump will typically give you a low flow rate at a lower pressure,
where a piston pump will give you more pressure and higher flow rate. Is the
statement correct?
A.TRUE
B.FALSE
C. First Sentence is right. Second one is wrong
D. I Don't know
153. Refer cooling tubes act as self-cooling & expansion by
a) Straight tube
b) U tube
c) Spring tube
d) none of the above
154.TLV ----
threshold limit value
155. How many non return valves in I.G.?

a. Two
b. Three
c. If wet seal type then one else two
d. None of above
156. Where boiler point temp high......options are

a) riser
b)superheater
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c)primary steam drum
d)secondary steam drum
157.Which of the following statements is true?

A. The rotary vane type steering gear generally operates at higher oil
pressures than the ram type .
B. The ram type steering gear generally operates at higher oil pressures than
the rotary vane type .
C. Both ram type and rotary vane type steering gears generally operate at
similar oil pressures
158. Marine boilers burning H.F.O. face a problem of cold corrosion due to high
sulphur content. The minimum flue gas temperature within any boiler part is kept
above due point of H2SO4. The actual dew point of H2SO4 in flue gases depends
on the :
A. Boiler furnace temperature
B. Ambient air temperature
C. Boiler operating pressure
D. HFO sulphur content and moisture in combustion air
159.How is the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the feedwater of an auxiliary

boiler maintained at acceptable limits?
A. Feedwater is cycled through a DC heater.
B. Feedwater is treated with phosphates.
C. Oxygen is liberated in the three-stages of feedwater preheating.
D. Oxygen is liberated by maintaining the highest practical feedwater
temperature
160.Prior to lighting off a cold automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you should
A. check and regulate the water level
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B. close the air cock once fires are lit
C. blowdown the gage glass
D. crack the steam stop to assure protective steam flow
161.Steam temperature control for the ESD-II boiler is achieved by :

A. Fitting a de-superheater between 1st & 2nd passes of superheater
B. Fitting an attemperator between 1st & 2nd passes of superheater
C. Gas dampers in boiler uptake
D. Bypassing the superheater
162.If the combustion control system of an automatically fired auxiliary boiler

fails to sustain burner ignition after a normal shutdown, you should check for
a/an
A. faulty photocell detector
B. low steam pressure
C. high voltage on the ignition electrode
D. open air damper
163. Which of the following conditions is responsible for the fuel oil to atomize
when using a steam atomizer in auxiliary boiler?
A. Expansion of the steam in the furnace.
B. Expansion of the steam in the whirling chamber.
C. Expansion of the steam in the orifice plate.
D. All of the above.
164.It is a known fact that centrifugal pumps require priming for pumping
liquids , as they cannot handle air and will lose suction due to air entry . But
on the other hand T/Cs use centrifugal compressors for supercharging . Which
of the following do you think makes a centrifugal compressors to pump air
and behave differently than the centrifugal pumps?
C. High speed of rotation , very fine internal clearences and large impeller
diameters
165.If an operating auxiliary boiler has a water pH reading of 7, you should
A. bottom blow the boiler
B. treat the water with caustic soda
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C. treat the water with chemical scavengers
D. reduce the water alkalinity to recommended readings
166.If the boiler tubes are scaled on the water side then :A. Heat conduction through the tubes will be very high leading to rapid
evaporation
B. The boiler furnace can get damaged due to excessive temperatures
C. The surface of the tube will be overheated as heat transfer is impaired
D. The natural circulation of water within the boiler will be more efficient
167. Any steering gear system alarm can only be successfully acknowledged
from ____________________
A. The bridge
B. The engine control room
C. The steering compartment
D. The ship's office
168.. To check the setting of the overspeed trip on a diesel powered
generator, you would use a
A. tachometer
B. torsion meter
C. dynamometer
D. pony brake
169.in a coil type auxiliary water tube circulation boiler
1)unevaporated feed water collects in the bottom of the flash chamber
2)all generated steam is re-circulated through heating coils in the boiler
3) heated water flashes to steam in the boiler heating coils
4) response to steam demand is slower than in a fire tube boilerTop of Form
170. when both the steering motors r in use??

1) 12 nautical miles near port
2) pilot on-board
3) navigational prblm
4) all f da above
171.What would be the indications and the effects of a compressor running
under the following conditions
(A) Excessive operating hours without carrying out preventive maintenance,
(B) Running with an air filter element different from that required by the
original manufacturer's specifications
(C) The compressor running hot.
(D) excessive discharge pressure causing relief valves to blow
172.A reciprocating air compressor as an example is running roughly and

vibrating excessively, possibly indicating that the foundation bolts are loose.
How would each of the following conditions be indicated in specific cases
where the..
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(A) compressor is overloaded
(B) motor is overloaded
(C) belts are too tight
173.Use of synthetic polymer treatment limited to low pressure boiler why

A-does not prevention of scale formation
B- Does not help in corrosion prevention
C- does not form phosphate to tackle caustic
D- all of d above
174..In a D- type water tube boiler with a secondary steam drum and superheater, the steam is heated above the boiling point of water in the
__________________
A.Primary steam drum
B.Risers
C.Super- heater
D.Secondary steam drum
175.An inadequate reciprocating bilge pump discharge is most often caused
by
A.defective intake valves
B.clogged suction strainers
C.scarred cylinder walls
D.clogged drain valves
176.How is the water circulated between water and steam drums in a water
tube D- type boiler?
A.By the boiler feed water pump
B.By a circulating pump outside the boiler
C.Due to difference in densities of water and steam
D.None of the above
177.As per regulations, the velocity capacity of a steering gear system should
be such so as to be able to turn the rudder__________________________
A. 35 degrees one side to 35 degrees on the other side, in 28 seconds at
maximum service speed
B. 35 degrees one side to 30 degrees on the other side in 28 seconds at
maximum service speed
C. 35 degrees one side to 35 degrees on the other side, in 28 seconds at
normal service speed
D. 35 degrees one side to 30 degrees on the other side, in 28 seconds at
normal service speed
178.Economisers are built up with
A. Copper tubes
B. Plain steel tubes
C. Stainless steel tubes
D. Steel tubes fitted with shrunk on C.I. grills
179. Fusible plugs are installed in fire-tube boilers to
A. provide a means of draining the boiler
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B. warn the engineer of low water level
C. cool the crown sheet at high firing rates
D. open the burners' electrical firing circuits
180.A closed freshwater cooling system is commonly used with marine diesel
engines because the
a)need for water treatment is eliminated
b)cooling water temperature differential is greater
c)cooling water pumps are directly reversible
d)jacket water temperature is more easily controlled
181.burner combustion control is control what???

A. steam flow
B. steam pr
C. both
D. none
182.Engaging the turning gear and turning the engine until working
temperatures are reduced
A. Blank starting air to the affected cylinder
B. Shut cylinder oil to the affected cylinder
C. Shut all cylinder liner ports of affected cylinder
D. Open relief valve of affected cylinder
183.Water carryover from boiler onboard through the steam causes
A. Erosion of the steam plant machinery
B. Low water level inside the boiler
C. Build-up of deposits on the steam plant machinery
184.Prior to major overhaul of main engine onboard, the engine room crane is
tested by
A. Operating the crane through the normal range
B. Testing of the crane with two sample ???abnormal??? conditions
C. Inspection of the crane hook and other safety arrangements
D. Stress testing of crane wire with peak loads
185.The purpose of an air cooler in a supercharging system is to :
A. Reduce temperature of supercharged air in order to condense and remove
maximum possible moisture from the air prior entry to the engine
B. Reduce the temperature of the supercharged air in order to increase the
density & also to cool down below dew point to remove moisture from air prior
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entry to the engine
C. Cool supercharged air to increase its density such that the dew point is not
reached to avoid entry of moisture into the engine
D. Cool supercharged air to increase it???s density and also to keep the peak
temperature and exhaust gas temperature within limits
GENERAL JAN-2013
186.Which is the only gas product ,allowed by gas codes, to be

burnt in ship's boilers?
A. LPG
B. Ethylene
C. Butane
D. LNG
187.Water hammer in a steam heating system can be caused by

A. filling the auxiliary boiler with cold water
B. steam admitted to a cold pipe
C. filling the auxiliary boiler with hot water
D. draining a soot blower line before cracking the steam supply valve
*188.A partial opening of which of the following kinds of valves

can lead to wire -drawing of its seat?
A. Globe Valve
B. Butterfly valve
C. Gate Valve
D. Full bore angle valve
*188.Which of the following types of coatings used in tanks of a

chemical carrier provides a comprehensive protection against
most solvents?
A. Epoxy coatings
B. Polyurethane coatings
C. Zinc silicate
D. Phenolic resins
189.Dezincification of brasses may be prevented by introducing

which of the following additives during manufacturing brass?
A. 0.04% Nickel
B. 0.04% Cobalt
C. 0.04%Arsenic
D. 0.04%Tungsten
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190.Which of the following statements is false about corrosion due to Galvanic
action?
A. Metals close to the anodic end of galvanic series corrode in preference to
the ones close to the cathodic end.
B. When any single metal exists in a system, it cannot corrode due to Galvanic
action.
C. Zinc is anodic to steel and is often used as a protective coating
D. Corrosion rate is affected by temperature
191.Which of the following types of steam traps uses the

pressure energy of the steam to close the outlet ?
A. Thermostatic trap
B. Thermodynamic trap
C. Mechanical trap
D. Vacuum trap
192.Steam stop valve is eased of its seat during boiler start up

from cold
A. To allow thermal expansion of parts
B. To allow steam flow during start up
C. To prevent water hammer
D. All of the above
*193.The master or person in charge of a MODU is required to log

A. the date and hour of each fire drill
B. the names of all persons on board
C. only casualties which occur while underway
D. every event occurring on board
* 194.Old machinery space log book are kept in safe custody

A. To refer and clarify in case of any query
B. For purpose of internal and external audits
C. To safeguard the chief engineer???s competence
D. None of the Above
195.One cause of leaky valves in a low pressure air compressor may be

attributed to
A. running with an air filter element different from that required by the
B. excessive operating hours without carrying out preventive maintenance
C. the compressor running too fast
D. excessive discharge pressure
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196.Before the longitudinal carriage feed of a lathe is
engaged, you must be certain the
A. spindle clutch is disengaged
B. carriage clamp screw is loosened
C. carriage stop clamp is tightened
D. thread dial indicator is zeroed
*197.A record of the types and strengths of steels used on a

MODU must be included in the
A. General plans
B. Builder's documentation
C. Certificate of Inspection
D. Construction portfolio
198.Moisture in a refrigerant system will cause
A. Faulty expansion valve
B. High suction temperature
C. High suction pressure
D. Low discharge temperature
*199.The term referring to the number of teeth per inch on a
hacksaw blade is known as the
A. Set
B. rake
C. pitch
D. thread gauge
200.If the superheat value of a thermostatic expansion valve is

set too low________
A. The suction line of the compressor will be too hot
B. The suction line of the compressor will be too cold
C. The discharge line of the compressor will be too hot
D. The discharge line of the compressor will be too cold
*201.Efficient soot blowing of exhaust gas economizers and

boilers is essential_____________
A. To minimize chances of soot fire
B. To increase efficiency
C. To minimize chances of heavy corrosion and localized
heating leading to tube failure
D. All of the above
*202.Preferential tripping of electrical machineries prevents
A. Overloading of generators
B. Black out in engine room
C. Allows starting of large machineries
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*203.A simultaneous rise in stern tube forward seal tank and drop
in level of header tank indicates_________________
A. Aft seal ring of forward seal assembly damaged or
sealing disturbed by foreign object
B. Forward seal ring of forward seal assembly damaged or
sealing disturbed by foreign object.
C. Either of the above
204.Which of the listed conditions can lead to cavitation in a

centrifugal pump?
A. Vapor pockets formed in the suction flow stream
B. Rough casing volute surfaces
C. Worn wearing rings
D. Heavy fluid in the flow stream
* 215.The coating on a electrode used for electric arc welding
_________________
A. creates a gas shield to prevent oxidation of the weld
material
B. helps the weld formation by shaping the metal transfer
C. provides an electrical insulation for the user
D. All of the above
206.High pressure cut out of a refrigerant system can activate

due to which of the following faults?
A. Improper cooling due to a dirty condenser
B. Overcharge
C. Air in the system
D. All of the above
207.The static suction lift of a pump is the difference in
elevation between the
A. centerline of the pump and the level of the liquid in the suction well when
the source of liquid is below the pump
B. centerline of the pump and the suction liquid level when the source of
liquid is above the pump
C. centerline of the pump and the level of the discharge liquid
D. liquid levels of the suction and discharge
*208.Piping is sized by its nominal

A. inside diameter regardless of other parameters
B. outside diameter regardless of other parameters
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C. inside diameter from 1/8 inch to 12 inches, and over 12
inches by its outside diameter
D. inside diameter from 1/8 inch to 24 inches, and over 24
inches by its outside diameter
209.The primary advantage of a central cooling system

is______________________
A. A more simplified cooling circuit.
B. Most part of the cooling system being fresh water based, corrosion is
minimized
C. It allows better control of temperatures by using fewer controllers
D. All of the above
210.During major repair work in enclosed space onboard

A. Keep log of entry and exit time of personnel
B. Keep adequate first aid equipment at the entrance
C. Provide refreshments
211.A high pressure differential in a main engine fuel oil

filter onboard can be best reduced by
A. Back flushing the filter manually
B. Stopping the main engine to change the filter element
C. Changing over to stand by filter if provided
212.A major controlling factor in the location of the condensate
return piping from a heating system is/are
A. the requirement for a gravity return
B. the requirement for short laterals run
C. the requirement to minimize conflict with headroom and
other services
D. all of the above
213.Which of the following is the material used for

manufacturing tube plates of a shell and tube type heat
exchanger?
A. Cupro-nickel
B. Aluminum Brass
C. Admiralty Brass
D. Gunmetal
*214.Plate type heat exchangers are preferred over shell and tube
type ones because____________
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A. They can be cleaned more thoroughly .
B. Their capacity can be altered by adding or removing plates.
C. Turbulent flow and more margin for increased fluid
velocity ensures less deposits and hence longer time interval between
cleanings.
D. All of the above
215.Inert Gas System should be capable of delivering Inert Gas
at the rate of at least____________________________
A. 110% of the maximum rate of cargo discharge capacity of
the ship
B. 133.33% of the maximum rate of cargo discharge capacity
of the ship
C. 125% of the maximum rate of cargo discharge capacity of
the ship
D. 90% of the maximum rate of cargo discharge capacity of
the ship
*216.Which of the following is an example of non-destructive

test?
A. Creep test
B. Impact test
C. Hardness test
D. Ultrasonic testing
217.Which of the following factors will have the greatest effect

on the heating load within a conditioned space?
A. Solar gain
B. Infiltration and ventilation air
C. Occupants inside the space
D. Entertainment equipment within the space
218.Frequent cutting- in & cutting -out of a fresh water pump on
a hydrophore system indicates which of the following?
A. Nothing abnormal
B. Excessive air charge
C. Insufficient air charge
D. The differential setting between cut-in and cut out is
too low
*219.overall length of pairs of rams is reduced in which of the

following tiller designs of a steering gear arrangement?
A. Forked tiller design
B. Round arm tiller design
C. Conventional tiller design
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220.High pressure cut out of a refrigerant system can activate

due to which of the following faults?
A. Improper cooling due to a dirty condenser
B. Overcharge
C. Air in the system
D. All of the above
*221.following items must be verified prior to using the Oily

water separator onboard
A. 15ppm alarm and auto shutdown of bilge pump
B. Oil and water interface level
C. Position of the vessel
D. All of the above
222.Refractory damage in boiler furnace onboard is caused due to

A. Presence of moisture in the boiler before startup
B. Rapidly fluctuating temperatures inside boiler furnace
C. Overheating of boiler tubes due to lack of heat transfer
from tubes due to scale
D. Boiler panting and vibrations
*223.The purpose of an evaporator in the domestic refrigeration

system is to
A. Transmit latent heat of evaporation
B. Absorb latent heat of fusion
C. Absorb latent heat of evaporation
D. Transmit latent heat of fusion
224.In case of failure of the control system of a centrifuge,the

correct sequence for manually desludging a purifier would beA. Stop feed-give sealing water-close sealing water -shut
operating water-open and close desludging water quickly
B. Stop feed- shut operating water-open and close
desludging water quickly
C. Shut operating water-stop feed- open sealing water for a
short time then close-open and close desludging water
quickly
D. Shut operating water- stop feed- open and close
desludging water quickly
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225.Prior to man entry into an empty cargo tank of an LNG
carrier, what should be the first operational procedure
adopted?
A. Purging
B. Aerating
C. Inerting
D. Warming
*226.Prior to major overhaul of main engine onboard, the engine

room crane is tested by
A. Operating the crane through the normal range
B. Testing of the crane with two sample ???abnormal???
conditions
C. Inspection of the crane hook and other safety
arrangements
D. Stress testing of crane wire with peak loads
*227.Scale formation in a fresh water generator evaporator can

lead to ____________________
A. Impaired heat transfer
B. Reduced capacity
C. Increased shell temperature
D. All of the above
*228.Salinity of distilled water produced from fresh water

generator onboard depends on
A. Amount of feed set in fresh water production
B. Amount of salt water leaking from condenser if any
C. Temperature of the sea water used
D. Efficiency of brine ejector from the evaporator shell
229.Pipe threads are cut with a taper to

A. prevent overtightening the joint
B. provide a leakproof fit
C. permit easy joint disassembly
D. produce a fine even thread
230.The ash content of a fuel oil is significant to the

operating engineer because it
A. is an indication of the amount of noncombustible
material present in the oil
B. indicates the quantity of energy released by burning a
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unit amount of the fuel
C. is useful for determining proper atomization
temperatures
D. reflects the overall thermal efficiency of the fuel oil
service system
231.Two compressors should not be run in parallel because
A.It is not efficient to run two compressors
B.It will give over capacity in the system
C.There is possibility of losing oil from the compressors
D.A and B
232.Liquid ring primer used for priming main and emergency fire pumps
onboard
A.Is to be filled with water in the water tank to maintain water level
B.Is to be capable of automatic engagement and disengagement with drive
shaft
C.Is to have sufficient capacity to exhaust air out from pump in all sea
conditions
D.All of the above.
233.Enlarging one tube end so the end of another tube of the same size will fit
inside is termed
A.Belling
B.Stretching
C.Flaring
D.Swaging
234.To prevent electric shock during electric arc welding

A.Wear dry clothes
B.Wear insulated shoes
C.Keep first aid equipment ready
D.None of the above
235.Back pressure valve in a refrigeration system with multiple chambers is

fitted_____________
A.At the refrigerant exit end of evaporator of each chamber
B.At the refrigerant exit end of evaporators of chambers with higher
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temperature settings
C.At the refrigerant exit end of evaporators of chambers with lower
temperature settings
D.None of the above
236.Inert Gas System on board tankers is used during which of the following
operationsA.Inerting of empty tanks
B.Inerting during crude oil washing
C.Purging before gas freeing
D.All of the above
237.In case of failure of control air supply ,some valves continue locked in the
position they were at the time of failure.
They are said to beA.Fail-safe
B.Fail proof
C.Fail-set
D.Fail -blocked
238.Which of the following statements is false about corrosion due to Galvanic

action?
A.Metals close to the anodic end of galvanic series corrode in preference to
the ones close to the cathodic end.
B.When any single metal exists in a system ,it can not corrode due to Galvanic
action.
C.Zinc is anodic to steel and is often used as a protective coating
D.Corrosion rate is affected by temperature
239.Principle of fire fighting onboard is

A.Watering of fire
B.Starving of fire
C.Cooling of fire
D.Smothering of fire
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240. Water carryover from boiler onboard through the steam causes
A.Erosion of the steam plant machinery
B.Low water level inside the boiler
C.Build-up of deposits on the steam plant machinery
D.None of the above
241.How is the water circulated between water and steam drums in a water
tube D- type boiler?
A.By the boiler feed water pump
B.By a circulating pump outside the boiler
C.Due to difference in densities of water and steam
D.None of the above
242.Water leaking from a pump packing gland is kept away from the bearing
housing by the use of
A.shaft sleeves
B.lantern rings
C.water flingers
D.water seals
243.An inadequate reciprocating bilge pump discharge is most often caused

by
A.defective intake valves
B.clogged suction strainers
C.scarred cylinder walls
D.clogged drain valves
244.Which combination of the main shaft segments listed below, that are
located furthest from the main engine, are connected by the inboard stern
tube shaft coupling?
A.Line shaft and thrust shaft
B.Line shaft and stern-tube shaft ....
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C.Thrust shaft and stern-tube shaft
D.Stern-tube shaft and tail shaft
245.The static suction lift of a pump is the difference in elevation between the
A.centerline of the pump and the level of the liquid in the suction well when
the source of liquid is below the pump ....
B.centerline of the pump and the suction liquid level when the source of liquid
is above the pump
C.centerline of the pump and the level of the discharge liquid
D.liquid levels of the suction and discharge
246. To prevent main engine stoppage during periods of bad weather
A. Ensure lube oil level is topped up
B. Ensure over speed trip override switch set up to rough sea setting
C. Ensure reduced speed setting to prevent overload
D. All of the above
247.Amount of distilled water produced in fresh water generator onboard

decreases with
A.Increase in vacuum in the fresh water generator shell
B.Decrease in sea water temperature
C.Decrease in efficiency of heat exchanger
D.Increase in sea water temperature
248.In case of an exhaust gas boiler fire , which of the following is a suitable
control measure?
A. Start frequent soot blowing
B. Increase main engine speed to blow away the soot particles on fire
C. Stop cooling water circulation to avoid leakage

C. Overheating of boiler tubes due to lack of heat transfer from tubes due to
scale
250.An economizer uptake fire in the engine room is extinguished by

A. Boundary cooling of the uptake
B. Injecting fixed fire fighting system if provided
C. Injecting water from the uptake
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251. where boiler point temp high......options are
a) riser
b)super heater
c)primary steam drum
d)secondary steam drum
252.Which of the following statements is true?
A. The rotary vane type steering gear generally operates at higher oil
pressures than the ram type .
B. The ram type steering gear generally operates at higher oil pressures than
the rotary vane type .
C. Both ram type and rotary vane type steering gears generally operate at
similar oil pressures
253.Marine boilers burning H.F.O. face a problem of cold corrosion due to high
sulphur content. The minimum flue gas temperature within any boiler part is
kept above due point of H2SO4. The actual dew point of H2SO4 in flue gases
depends on the :
A. Boiler furnace temperature
B. Ambient air temperature
C. Boiler operating pressure
D.HFO sulphur content and moisture in combustion air
254.How is the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the feed water of an
auxiliary boiler maintained at acceptable limits?
A. Feed water is cycled through a DC heater.
B. Feed water is treated with phosphates.
C. Oxygen is liberated in the three-stages of feed water preheating.
D. Oxygen is liberated by maintaining the highest practical feed water
temperature
255.Prior to lighting off a cold automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you should
A. check and regulate the water level
B. close the air cock once fires are lit
C .blow down the gage glass
D. crack the steam stop to assure protective steam flow
256.Steam temperature control for the ESD-II boiler is achieved by :
A. Fitting a de-superheater between 1st & 2nd passes of superheater
B. Fitting an attemperator between 1st & 2nd passes of superheater
C. Gas dampers in boiler uptake
D. Bypassing the superheater
257.If the combustion control system of an automatically fired auxiliary boiler
fails to sustain burner ignition after a normal shutdown, you should check for
a/an
A.faulty photocell detector
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B.low steam pressure
C.high voltage on the ignition electrode
D.open air damper
258.Which of the following conditions is responsible for the fuel oil to atomize
when using a steam atomizer in an auxiliary boiler?
A. Expansion of the steam in the furnace.
B. Expansion of the steam in the whirling chamber.
C. Expansion of the steam in the orifice plate.
D. All of the above.
259. It is a known fact that centrifugal pumps require priming for pumping
liquids , as they cannot handle air and will lose suction due to air entry . But
on the other hand T/Cs use centrifugal compressors for supercharging. Which
of the following do you think makes a centrifugal compressor to pump air and
behave differently than the centrifugal pumps?
C. High speed of rotation , very fine internal clearances and large impeller
diameters
260.Better freeing arrangements on tanker decks inform of open rails for 50%
of length are provided:
A. To ensure no seawater gets into the tanks.
B. Because tankers have less freeboard.
C. Both A and B
261.burner combustion control is control what???

A. steam flow
B. steam pr
C. both
D. none
262.The purpose of an air cooler in a supercharging system is to :
A. Reduce temperature of supercharged air in order to condense and remove
maximum possible moisture from the air prior entry to the engine
B. Reduce the temperature of the supercharged air in order to increase the
density & also to cool down below dew point to remove moisture from air prior
entry to the engine
C. Cool supercharged air to increase its density such that the dew point is not
reached to avoid entry of moisture into the engine
D. Cool supercharged air to increase it???s density and also to keep the peak
temperature and exhaust gas temperature within limits
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C. Overheating of boiler tubes due to lack of heat transfer from tubes due to scale
264.(MCQ) An economizer uptake fire in the engine room is extinguished by
A. Boundary cooling of the uptake
B. Injecting fixed fire fighting system if provided
C. Injecting water from the uptake
265.Chemical compound that prevents caking in dcp type fire
extinguisher__________
a. Sodium stearate
b. Sodium bicarbonate
c. Magnesium stearate
d. Magnesium bicarbonate
266.Steam stop valve is eased of its seat during boiler start up from cold
A. To allow thermal expansion of parts
B. To allow steam flow during start up
C. To prevent water hammer
D. All of the above
267.Efficient soot blowing of exhaust gas economizers and boilers is

essential_____________
A. To minimize chances of soot fire
B. To increase efficiency
C. To minimize chances of heavy corrosion and localized heating leading to tube
failure
D. All of the above
268.The primary advantage of a central cooling system is ______________
A. A more simplified cooling circuit.
B. Most part of the cooling system being fresh water based, corrosion is
minimized
C. It allows better control of temperatures by using fewer controllers
D. All of the above
269.(MCQ) During major repair work in enclosed space onboard
A. Keep log of entry and exit time of personnel
B. Keep adequate first aid equipment at the entrance
C. Provide refreshments
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270.Plate type heat exchangers are preferred over shell and tube type ones
because ____________
A. They can be cleaned more thoroughly .
B. Their capacity can be altered by adding or removing plates.
C. Turbulent flow and more margin for increased fluid velocity ensures less
deposits and hence longer time interval between cleanings.
D. All of the above
271.Scale formation in a fresh water generator evaporator can lead to
____________________
A. Impaired heat transfer
B. Reduced capacity
C. Increased shell temperature
D. All of the above
272.MCQ -To prevent electric shock during electric arc welding
A.Wear dry clothes
B.Wear insulated shoes
C.Keep first aid equipment ready
D.None of the above
273.In case of failure of control air supply ,some valves continue locked in the
position they were at the time of failure.
They are said to beA.Fail-safe
B.Fail proof
C.Fail-set
D.Fail -blocked
274.The static suction head of a pump is the

A.distance of the suction liquid level above the center line of the pump
B.distance the suction liquid level is below the center line of the pump (ans)
C.force necessary to overcome frictional losses in the pump and piping
D.amount in inches of mercury the total suction head is below atmospheric
pressure
275.To prevent main engine stoppage during periods of bad weather
A. Ensure lube oil level is topped up
B. Ensure over speed trip override switch set up to rough sea setting
C. Ensure reduced speed setting to prevent overload
D. All of the above
276.Amount of distilled water produced in fresh water generator onboard
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decreases with
A.Increase in vacuum in the fresh water generator shell
B.Decrease in sea water temperature
C.Decrease in efficiency of heat exchanger
D.Increase in sea water temperature
277.Auto Klean filter are cleaned by
a. Compressed air
b. Turning the spindle
c. Backflushing
d. All of the above
278.No of pistons in axial piston pump (USCG)
279.(USCG) What size of pipe not normally used - Ans 5/8

280.Type of Tank in pressurized and semi pressurized LNG Ans Type A
In ALCAP separator principle Ans: Option C - Water detected by water transducer
in oil outlet and then water valve actuated
281.On tanker In IG system, (some text missing) IG released to (i) High
Velocity vent (ii) Mast Riser
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
C. Both I and II (ans)
D. Neither (i) or (ii)
282.Which of the following is True statement:
1.
2.
3. A single metal in a solution cannot form Galvanic cell (ans)
4.
283.Which of the following is the function of steam drum in two drum boiler:
1. collect steam
2. equalise water in boiler tubes
3. collect boiler water
4. precipitates salts out of boiler water
*284.The master or person in charge of a MODU is required to log

A. the date and hour of each fire drill
B. the names of all persons on board
C. only casualties which occur while underway
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D. every event occurring on board
285.One cause of leaky valves in a low pressure air compressor

may be attributed to
A. running with an air filter element different from that
required by the original manufacturer's specifications
B. excessive operating hours without carrying out
preventive maintenance
C. the compressor running too fast
D. excessive discharge pressure
286.Prior to man entry into an empty cargo tank of an LNG

carrier, what should be the first operational procedure
adopted?
A. Purging
B. Aerating
C. Inerting
D. Warming
287. Which of the following statements about the design of D- type boilers, is
false ?
A The heavier water in top drum flows back to the bottom drum through the
. downcomers outside the furnace
B.
Inside the furnace the water is heated up in the risers
C. The upper drum is the steam/water drum and the lower one is the water drum.
D.
The feed water is pumped into the lower drum
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288.Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well suited for pumping oil
because
A
.
stuffing boxes eliminate the leakage problems usually associated with

other gear pumps
B.
it is not necessary to closely maintain design clearances this pump
C.
they are essentially self-priming and produce a high suction lift
D.
these pumps are designed with extreme tooth angles
289. When there is excessive ingress of water in the engine room onboard
causing dangerous levels of bilge water,
A.
Start oily water separator and pump overboard
B.
Start General service pump and pump bilges overboard
C.
Use bilge injection valve and pump bilges overboard
D.
None of the above
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.290..crank web deflection readings will give a positive indication of

-worn main bearing journals
-torsional stress deformation
-slack thrust bearings
-bearing shells shim dimensions
291. The replacement piping for diesel engine high pressure fuel systems
must be the same length and diameter as the original piping to
-avoid unnecessary parts inventory
-keep torsional vibration constant
-use existing supports and braces
-maintain specified injection characteristics
292. Which of the listed types of gasket material should be used on high
pressure fuel oil lines on a diesel engine?
-Fiberglass
-Sheet asbestos
-Neoprene
-Soft copper
293. A main propulsion diesel engine crankshaft bearing lacking sufficient
"crush", will
-pound under load
-be lubricated more easily than with sufficient crush
-tend to rotate with the journal
-have its back forced against the seat under load
294. If the cooling water temperature and the lube oil temperature in a
diesel engine are too high, the cause can be
-a dirty lube oil strainer
-internal water leaks
-an oil suction line restriction
-excessive wear of the cooling water pump
295. While inspecting the main bearings on a diesel engine you find
impregnated dirt and scratches in the bearing surface. You would,
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therefore, suspect that
-the bearing had been overheated
-water was present in the oil
-the lube oil was not being properly filtered
-the maximum allowable bearing pressure had been exceeded
296. The best method for determining the amount of eccentricity or
offset misalignment between the disconnected propeller shaft coupling
flange and the engine crankshaft flange is by using a
-strait edge laid across the flange edges
-thickness gauge between the separated flange faces
-bridge gauge to check the position of each flange in relation to the other
-dial indicator mounted on one flange indicating any misalignment of the
other flange
297. Pitting in the area close to the pitch line and on the same end of
each gear tooth of a reduction gear unit would be caused by
-corrosion on the gears
-excessive gear speed
-dirt in the oil
-misalignment of the gears
298. If the coolant temperature is excessively low as it passes through
the internally cooled fuel injectors, the injectors maybe damaged by
-water condensation in the fuel
-corrosion of the nozzle tip
-carbon deposits on the leakoff inlet
-over lubrication of the needle valve
299. Adjustements to the compensating needle valve in a hydraulic governor
should be made with the engine at
-maximum power at a normal load
-maximum power and load under normal conditions
-half speed and normal temperature
-normal operating temperature without a load
300. A cracked cylinder head on a diesel engine may be indicated by
-excessive lube oil consumption
-water draining from the fuel leak off valves
-combustion gases venting at the expansion tank
-excessive fuel oil consumption
301. The principal hazard to personnel when a diesel nozzle tester is in
use is
-electrical shock
-toxic fumes
-explosion
-blood poisoning
302. A possible cause for an individual piston to knock when at TDC on a
slow speed, two-stroke/cycle main propulsion diesel engine could be due to
-early fuel injection
-excessive bearing play within the running gear
-overloading of the cylinder
-all of the above
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303. Which of the listed cylinder liner surface conditions indicates

proper lubrication?
-dull black appearance
-bright appearance
-thin layer of lacquer
-thick oily film
304. Because of the tolerances used in diesel engine fuel oil pumps,
a worn plunger requires
-grinding the spare plunger to the barrel
-replacing the plunger and the barrel
-highly polishing both the plunger and barrel
-replacing plunger only
305. While overhauling a jerk-type fuel pump it is necessary to replace
the pump plunger. Which of the parts listed below must also be replaces?
-Delivery check valve
-Pump barrel
-Tubing to the injector
-Cam follower
306. If the plunger or barrel of a fuel injection jerk pump becomes damaged,
-the entire pump must be replaced
-the injection pump and injection nozzle must be replaced
-either the barrel or plunger must be replaced
-the barrel and plunger must be replaced as a unit
307. A well lubricated bearing surface always appears
-well knurled
-slightly streaked
-lightly glazed
-highly polished
308. When disassembling and assembling an injection pump plunger and barrel
you should
-keep the parts immersed in diesel fuel oil
-always keep the plunger and barrel together
-work over a linoleum-type surface
-all of the above
309. Uneven bolt tightening during the installation of a fuel injection
pump can result in
-binding of pump moving parts
-ignition delay
-high tortional shock to the fuel lines
-improper pump-to-engine timing
310. Which of the listed devices could be used as a substitute for a ring
groove tool?
-steel brush
-fine emery cloth or steel wool
-a section of the removed compression ring
-a case hardened scraper
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311. Misalignment of the drive shaft and propeller shaft flanges can be
detected by using a dial indicator or
-inside micrometer
-feeler guage and straight edge
-adjustable trammel
-sighting device
312. A method of finishing diesel engine cylinder walls to aid in the
proper ring seating and lubrication is known as
-ribbed honing
-angled honing
-cross hatch honing
-doubled honing
313. After a long period of operation, a wear ridge, caused by piston ring
action, will develop near the top of the cylinder liner. This ridge must be
removed when piston rings are renewed in order to prevent
-excessive wear during the seating period
-excessive lubrication of the top ring
-improper spreading of lubrication on the cylinder wall
-breaking of the top ring, ring land, or both
314. A properly honed diesel engine cylinder liner will
-prevent piston ring wear
-shorten the ring break-in period
-prevent cylinder liner glazing
-appear slick and glaze
315. It is easier to replace a dry cylinder liner than a wet one because
-of the thin wall thickness
-honing makes it easier to maintain the desired oil film
-water seals are not required
-it fits more loosely due to an decrease in heat transfer through the
composite wall
316. Heat damage to fuel injection nozzles on small high speed diesel
engines, can be prevented by
-employing fuel oil as a cooling medium
-preventing hard carbon deposits on nozzle tips
-avoiding fuel oil temperature exceeding builder's specification
-ensuring good metallic contact between nozzles and cylinder heads
317. When turning a new cylinder head stud on a lathe, the minimum
effective thread length of the stud is determined primarily by the
-stud length
-stud diameter
-head nut diameter
-stud material
318. An efficient seal between the cylinder block and cylinder heads on
many diesel engines is obtained with
-graphite packing
-sealing compound
-lubricating oil
-gaskets
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319. A diesel engine fails to start due to excessive water in the fuel.
Before the engine can be started, the water should be removed from the
-fuel lines
-lube oil filters
-crankcase pump
-rocker arm reservoir
320. A diesel engine fails to start because of water in the fuel.
In order to start the engine, you should
-turn engine with jacking gear
-drain filters and strainers and bleed off water at each injection pump
-blow through the cylinders and fuel lines with a drying agent
-all of the above
. 321. Prior to starting, the purpose of turning over a main propulsion
diesel engine with the cylinder test cocks open, is to
-test the starting system
-remove condensation form the cylinders
-check the proper lube oil pressure
-all of the above
322. If you suspect a diesel engine is misfiring due to air leakage into
the fuel system, you should begine looking for the leak at the
-fuel line connections to the cylinder injection valves
-gasket surfaces of the fuel oil filters
-discharge fittings of the fuel injection pumps
-suction side of the fuel oil transfer pump
323. If you determine that entrained air in the fuel oil system is causing
a diesel engine to stall, you should first check for
-fuel leakage in the injector pump's discharge line
-worn gaskets in the transfer pump's discharge line
-partially clogged fuel oil discharge strainers
-loose fittings in the booster fuel pump suction piping
324. Which of the following procedures should be carried out to permit the
use of a crosshead engine with an inoperable aftercooler?
-bypass the aftercooler to operate at sea speed
-run at reduced speed untill the cooler can be repaired or renewed
-switch to diesel fuel and run at reduced speed
-nothing needs to be done due to the low heating value of heavy fuel
325. If the piston ring gap remains insufficient when installing new rings,
you should
-install oversized rings
-hone the cylinder liner to allow ring installation
-compress the rings tighter with a compressing tool
-file the ends of the rings
326. When installing rings on a diesel engine piston, you should check the
ring
-diametrical tension
-gap clearance
-radial thickness
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-face thickness
327. You are installing new piston rings on a single acting diesel engine
piston. To check the ring gap clearance, the rings should be placed at the
-point of minimum cylinder wear
-center of the cylinder
-point of maximum cylinder wear
-point of maximum ring wear
328. Which of the following conditions would require the removal of a
turbocharger for repair?
-nicked blades
-broken blades
-stretched blades
-all of the above
329. Which of the following precautions should be taken when cleaning the
air filter on a diesel engine equipped with a turbocharger?
-reduce engine speed to idle before removing the filter
-soak the dirty filter in kerosine only
-blow out the air inlet with compressed air
-cover the air inlet after removing the filter
330. Following the failure of one turbocharger on a large, crosshead, main
propulsion diesel engine, fitted with multiple turbochargers, which of the
following actions should be taken prior to further operation of the engine?
-blank off the exhaust gas inlet to the damaged turbocharger
-secure cooling and lubrication to the damaged turbocharger
-lock the rotor of the damaged turbocharger
-all of the above
331. Which of the listed adjustments must be made to a naturally aspirated
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine if a turbocharger is to be installed?
-increase the compression ratio
-increase the exhaust and intake valve overlap
-increase the ignition lag
-decrease the amount of exhaust and intake valve overlap
332. Which of the changes in the valve timing listed should be carried out
when a naturally aspirated four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is converted to
a supercharged engine?
-retard the intake valve opening and advance the exhaust valve closing period
-advance the intake and exhaust valve opening period
-advance the intake valve opening and retard the exhaust valve closing periods
-retard the intake and exhaust valve closing period
333. The purpose of annealing any metal is to make the metal
-softer
-smoother
-harder
-tougher
334. When conducting a hydrostatic test on the distillate cooler shell of
a flash type evaporator, liquid appears well inside one of the tubes.
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In order to correct this, you should
-reroll the tube
-seal weld the tube
-plug the tube
-all of the above would be considered satisfactory as a temporary repair
until permanent repairs may be conducted
335. Why should a person performing maintenance on an air compressor wire
and tag the system valves closed?
-to prevent the unexpected
-to protect the equipment
-to protect the operator performing the maintenance
-each of the above is correct
336. The first thing to do to ensure that a refrigeration unit will not
start while undergoing repairs, is to
-secure and tag the electrical circuit
-place a crow bar in the flyweel of the unit
-inform all persons in the area not to start the unit
-make a log book entry
337.
-they
-they
-they
-they
Why are removable sleeves installed on centrifugal pump shafts?

make it easier to replace the pump shaft packing
can be economically replaced as they wear out
can be removed when it is necessary to lighten the weight of the pump
increase the strength of the shaft
338. After packing is added to the stern tube stuffing box, which of the
following procedures should be observed to ensure even tightening of the
gland?
-listen for a smooth, regular sound
-measure the distance between the gland and the stuffing box with a rule
-judge by feeling the gland for an increase in heat as it is being tightened
up
-open the drain connection to allow seawater to flow in and make the distance
even
339. Which of the copper alloys listed is commonly used in heat exchangers
and possesses a high resistance to corrosion?
-red brass
-manganese bronze
-copper beryllium
-cupro-nickel
340. Which of the following statements concerning antifriction bearings
installed on pumps is true?
-the inner race should be free to turn on the shaft
-the outer race should be free to turn in its housing
-alignment is not critical factor in their installation
-they are usually pressed on to their shafts
341. Which of the following clearance readings should be taken and recorded
in drydock?
-the clearances between the propeller blade tips and the hull
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-the clearances between the propeller hub and the fair water cone
-the rudder bearing clearances
-the clearances between the stern tube oacking gland and the retaining ring
342. After installing a new hydraulic pump in a system, what special
attention should be given to the hydraulic system?
-the relief valves in the system should be readjusted
-the filters and strainers should be checked frequently
-all system pressure should be readjusted
-the system should be drained and renewed with a fluid of different operating
characteristics
343. The most practical method of fixing a winch motor bearing of the
sealed type that is running hot is to
-add grease through the zerc fitting
-allow the winch to run at slower speeds only
-replace the bearing with a new one
-apply a light oil to the bearing housing
344. Which of the pipe materials listed has the best resistance to internal
and external corrosion?
-cast iron pipe
-cast steel pipe
-spiral welded pipe
-centrifugally cast pipe
345. New piping and tubing to be installed in a hydraulic system can be
safely degreased by using
-alcohol
-a water-based detergent
-carbon tetrachloride
-a special petroleum solvent
346. Moisture and impurities can be removed from pneumatic system by using
-air intake heaters
-desiccated suction strainers
-multi-orificed suction valves
-blowdown valves and filters
347. A centrifugal pump vibrates excessively during operation. Upon
disassembling the pump it is found that the impeller is out of balance.
Without of available spare, you should
-drill holes through the heavy side of the impeller until it balances
-weld counterweights to the light side of the impeller
-remove metal from the heavy side by machining in a lathe
-acid wash and scrape the heavy side until it balances
348. When pipe is properly screwed into a tapped hole, it will give the
correct fit when
-the pipe cannot be turned
-all the threads are covered
-half of the threads are covered
-all but two or three threads are covered
349.
During routine mantenance the bilge manifold valves are removed.
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Prior to resecuring the valve bonnets, the valve
-disks and seats should be checked and lapped if necessary
-bonnet, flange gaskets should be renewed if they were cut or torn
-stem packing should be renewed if the packing has hardened, the glands have
bottomed out, or the glands cannot be tightened
-all of the above
350. When changing to a fire resistant hydraulic fluid in a system, it is
important to check the compatibility of the new fluid with the system's
-seals
-metals and plating
-paint
-all of the above
351. In certain circustances, weldments are preheated before each pass to
-reduce internal stresses
-increase the temperature gradient in the weld area
-allow the use of smaller welding rods
-eliminate the need for postheating
352. Flanged joints in hydraulic system piping are commonly made leak
proof by
-seal welding the mating flange surfaces
-installing suitable gaskets or O-rings
-leather wipers installed with the flange seals
-enclosing the flanged connection in a container
353. To properly remove packing from a valve stuffing box, you should use a
-sharpened rod of silver solder
-packing puller
-chisel and hammer
-screw driver
354. Copper tubing is best cut with a
-tubing cutter
-hand hacksaw
-pipe cutter
-flare cutter
355. When new piping sections have been fabricated for installation in
a hydraulic system, prior to installation the piping should be
-cleaned using a water-based detergent
-descaled by using a pickling solution
-hydrostatically tested to 100% of maximum working pressure
-all of the above
356. 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
357. What should be done if localized scoring is discovered on a pump shaft
sleeve during routine maintenance inspection?
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-reassemble the pump and provide more water leak off for lubrication
-check for parallel alignment of the sleeve radial face to the sleeve bore
-reassemble the pump and set the governor to obtain a slower speed
-correct the cause of scoring and install a new shaft sleeve
358. A pump shaft that is bent or distorted should normally be
-repaired by a suitable welding process
-straightened by applying heat and torsion
-reconditioned by metallizing and machining
-replaced with a satisfactory spare
359. When it is necessary to open a refrigeration system for repairs and
the system will be open for more than a few minutes, the open ends of the
system should be
-dehydrated
-purged
-plugged
-evacuated
360. When replacing packing rings in the stuffing boxes of moving
reciprocating piston rods, the ends of the rings should be cut
-square
-beveled
-step-designed
-diagonal
361. Hydraulic system tubing should be anchored every 1 or 1,5 meters to
prevent
-excessive pump cavitation
-expansion and contracting of the tubing
-tube fitting leaks from vibration and pressure surges
-tube flexing at right angles to the applied fluid pressure
362. If you install a hydraulic hose on a unit and fail to leave sufficient
room for expansion, which of the following problems will develop?
-the hose may pull loose from its fittings
-the components connected by the hose will be damaged
-the hydraulic unit will fail to acquire any power
-the hydraulic fluid will overheat and breakdown
363. Which of the following precautions should always be carried out in
drydock?
-liquids should never be transferred between tanks without consulting the
dock master
-if sea valves have been opened, all bonnets must be checked for leakage when
the ship is refloated
-before refloating, all sea chest strainers should be verified as having been
replaced
-all of the above
364. Clearancies between the impeller hub and casing of a centrifugal pump
are checked with the use of
-wooden wedges
-an accurate set of feeler gages
-a machinist's rule
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-a depth micrometer
365. Copper sheet metal that is to be used as a gasket, is usually annealed
by heating it to a cherry red color, and then
-dousing it in cold water
-cooling it slowly in air
-quenching it slowly in oil
-drawing its temper quickly
366.. Small leaks in gaskets should be stopped immediately after installation
because
-the leak will probably worsen in time
-the gasket may not seal itself for several hours
-the leak will result in severe flange distorsion
-small leaks cause the pipeline to creep
367. Tubing is sized by:
-allowed working pressure
-cross-section area
-nominal inside diameter
-nominal outside diameter
368. In a disc-type lubricating oil purifier:
-the purifier driving gears are lubricated by the reclaimed oil as it leaves
the bowl
-all dirt and sludge are automatically discharged with the cooling water
-sealing water must never be supplied untill after oil is fed to the unit
-deterioration of the bowl ring gasket will cause the purifier to lose its
water seal
369. Which of the following conditions will prevent a shipboard pump from
achieving its maximum suction lift?
-leaks developed in the suction piping
-friction losses as a result of improperly sized pipe
-gases or vapors released in the liquid as a result of greater than normal
pressure drops
-all of the above
370. When adding packing to a seal involving motion, you must be careful
to prevent:
-excessive friction in the joint
-wear of the moving part
-deterioration of the packing due to excessive tightening
-all of the above
371. A vessel has been equipped with an oil lubricated stern bearing and is
undergoing a routine drydocking. Which of the following inspections
should be made when the tailshaft has been drawn?
-the overall condition of the bearing surface should be examined
-the shaft liner should be inspected for cracks and tested to insure a
tight fit
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-The stern tube should be tested for cracks with dye penetrant
-All of the above
372. Which of the following statements represents the basic principle of
operation of an electrical salinity indicator?
-measures the hydrogen ion concentration
-measures the electrical resistance of the water
-determines the conductivity of the dissolved oxygen
-measures the voltage of the chloride ions
373. Purging air from a hydraulic system is necessary when:
-adding small amounts of oil to the system
-the system has been overheated
-the system has been drained and then filled with new oil
-the system has been idle for a long period of time
374. The proper oil inlet temperature for centrifuging lube oil should be:
40-50C
55-65C
70-80C
90-98C
375. In pressure measurement, absolute pressure is defined as the difference
in pressure between:
-any two pressures measured with respect to a common reference
-atmospheric pressure and barometric pressure at a given point
-gage pressure and ambient atmospheric pressure
-a perfect vacuum and the total pressure at a given point
376. When a flash type of evaporator is to be secured for an extended period
of time, the entire unit should be drained, cleaned, and:
-completely filled with salt water
-filled with descaling compound
-tightly closed to exclude air
-vented to the atmosphere
377. Overheating of a hydraulic system may be a result of:
-changing pump discharge pressure in response to normal load variations
-a high oil level
-incorrect fluid viscosity
-continued slow recirculation of the oil
378. Which of the following conditions can develop if a valve with a badly
scored valve stem is repacked?
-the valve disc will crack
-leaking and premature failure of the packing
-the valve disc will become eroded
-the valve seat will sustain damage due to fretting
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379. Mechanical shaft seals used on water service pumps require lubrication
of the seal faces to minimize deposits of foreign matter on those surfaces.
Which of the following pressures and lubricants are required?
-water under negative pressure
-water under positive pressure
-oil under negative pressure
-oil under positive pressure
380. The dimension of the thinnest hydrodynamic film developed within a full
journal bearing, when all other factors remain constant, depends upon the:
-pour point of the lubricant
-fluidity of the lubricant
-dielectric strength of the lubricant
-interfacial tension of the lubricant
381. If two centrifugal pumps, driven by two independent electric motors,
operating at unequal speeds are discharging an inflammable liquid through
a common discharge line, the higher speed pump may cause the slower pump to:
-stop
-turn backward
-overheat
-overspeed the driving end
382. Sacrificial zinc anodes are used on the saltwater side of heat
exchangers to:
-keep heat transfer surfaces shiny and clean
-prevent rapid accumulation of marine growth
-provide a protective coating on heat exchanger surfaces
-reduce electrolytic action on heat exchanger metals
383. Overheating of the oil in a hydraulic system can be caused by:
-continuous, unnecessary, and excessive pump discharge pressure
-an increase in the number of the hydraulic fluid film layers
-insufficient external pump slippage
-fluctuating pump discharge pressure in response to normal load variations
384.A check run on a hydraulic anchor windlass during long periods of
inactivity should be carried out to:
-prevent chemical breakdown of hydraulic fluid
-remove condensation from the fluid reservoir
-prevent the anchor from seizing in the hawsepipe
-renew the internal coating of lubrication
385. Partially clogged or scored nozzles in a two stage air ejector unit
of a flash distilling plant could result in:
a-fluctuating vacuum in the flash chamber

b-flooded seawater feed heater shell
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c-high water level in the air ejector after-condenser
d-malfunctioning check valve in the air ejector discharge
386. If the flow of water from a centrifugall; pump is allowed to be stopped
by closing the discharge valve while the pump continues to run for an
indefinite period, the:
-relief valve will open
-water pressure will lower continually to shut off head
-water pressure will tend to rise continuously
-liquid may overheat and vaporize
387. If a centrifugal pump sealing line becomes restricted while operating
under a negative suction head (suction lift), the inner end of the stuffing
box will be:
-under a vacuum and air will tend to leak into the pump
-sealed by the fluid being pumped and no leakage will occur
-under pressure and fluid will tend to leak into the pump
-sealed by the seal cage or pump lantern ring
388. A piece is missing from one blade of a four-bladed propeller and could
result in:
-accelerated stern bearing wear
-excessive shaft vibrations
-unusual noises
-all of the above
389. If a centrifugal pump operating with a positive suction head vibrates,
or becomes noisy, the cause could be:
-excessive pump speed
-worn wearing rings
-air leakage into suction line
-insufficient venting
390. The emergency bilge suction valve is typically used:
-to inject cleaning additives when the bilges are extremely dirty
-when the main condenser becomes fouled, in order to provide additional
cooling water circulation
-if the bilges become flooded and they cannot be emptied by any other means
-all of the above
391. The by-products of oxidation, as a result of water contamination of
hydraulic oil, are generally:
-removed by cellulose type filters
-gums, varnishes, and acids
-always neutralized by oil additives
-harmless and have no effect on system components
392. Which of the following statements represents the proper relative
direction of flow through a globe valve?
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-direction of flow through the valve is unimportant
-direction of flow through the valve depends upon the type of seat design
used in the valve
-direction of flow should be from below the seat
-direction of flow should be from above the seat
393. A squealing sound occurring from within an operating reciprocating air
compressor is an indication of:
-compressor overload
-motor overload
-tight compressor bearings
-badly leaking unloaders
394. A mooring winch should be equipped with mechanical brakes capable
of holding:
-half the breaking strength of the mooring line
-the full breaking strength of the mooring line
-the maximum expected tension of the mooring line
-50% over the working tension of the mooring line
395. A centrifugal bilge pump requires priming:
-primarily to lubricate the shaft seals
-due to the inability of this type of pump to lift water to cover the
suction of the impeller
-to initially unload the pump by having its head pressure equal to discharge
pressure
-in order to overcome the potential energy of water in the discharge line
396. Which of the listed conditions can lead to cavitation in a centrifugal
pump?
-vapor pockets formed in the suction flow stream
-rough casing volute surfaces
-worn wearing rings
-heavy fluid in the flow stream
397. How is water traveling along the shaft of a centrifugal pump prevented
from entering the shaft bearing?
-shaft seal
-water flinger
-drain hole
-lantern ring
398. Which of the following descriptions best identifies the operating
principal of a flash-type evaporator?
-sea water is heated to boiling temperature while under a vacuum
-sea water is passed over heated plates in a thin film
-heated sea water is injected into a vacuum chamber
-sea water is forced through a heated eductor
399. The volatility of any oil may be indicated by:
-the flash point
-the fire point
-the autogenous ignition point
-all of the above
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400. Air leaking into a flash type distilling plant could occur through:
-gasketed joints
-valve stems
-gage glass packing
-all of the above
401. A reciprocating air compressor is running roughly and vibrating
excessively, indicating that the:
-compressor is overloaded
-motor is overloaded
-foundation bolts are loose
-belts are too tight
402. In a radial piston pump, reversal and control of fluid flow are
accomplished by moving the:
-central valve
-radial plunger
-floating ring
-cylinder body
403. One cause of leaky valves in a low pressure air compressor may be
attributed to
-running with an air filter element different from that required by the
-excessive operating hours without carrying out preventive maintenance
-the compressor running too fast
-excessive discharge pressure
404. To maintain design discharge pressure from a centrifugal pump, the
design clearance must be maintained between the
-shaft and impeller
-motor and pump shaft
-casing and impeller wearing rings
-lantern ring and impeller
405. Stern tube and strut bearings lined with hardwood or rubber composition
materials are lubricated with
-salt water
-graphite
-light lubricating oil
-heavy lubricating oil
406. A fluctuating and unsteady vacuum in an evaporator may be caused by
-wet steam entering the air ejector nozzle
-pinhole leaks in the evaporator tube nests
-rapid scaling on the evaporator tube nests
-high water levels in the last effect
407. Closed impellers differ from open impellers in that closed impellers
-allow liquid to enter the eye from one direction only
-have side walls which extend from the eye to the outer edge of the vane
tips
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-have small impeller eyes
-are not vented above the impeller eye
408. The floating end of a shell-and-tube type cooler utilizes a packing
ring to
-prevent leakage past the floating end tube sheet
-dissipate heat
-baffle cooling water so it can be directed on a multiple pass
-modify to a mixer type cooler
409. With respect to centrifugal pump impellers, which of the following
descriptions represents the correct centrifugal pump classification?
-singl stage or multistage
-high pressure or low pressure
-open or close coupled
-horizontal or vertical
410. Which of the problems listed could cause air to blow out through the
inlet air filter of a running air compressor?
-high compression pressure in the cylinder
-a broken intake valve
-a dirty inlet filter element
-an improperly adjusted discharge valve
411. Which pipe listed has the largest outside diameter?
-a 3/4" pipe with a standard wall thickness
-a 3/4" pipe with an extra strong wall thickness
-a 3/4" pipe with a double extra strong wall thickness
-all have the same outside diameter
412. Expansion of the tube bundle in a shell-and-tube type cooler may be
provided for by the
-packing and lantern rings
-floating end tube sheet
-shell foundation bolts
-directional transverse baffles
413. The pressure produced within the oil wedge of a rotating journal is
-the same as the pressure in the lubricating system
-less than the pressure in the lubricating system
-greater than the pressure in the lubricating system
-highest at the oil groove location
414. An axial piston pump differs from a radial piston pump as the pistons
of an axial piston pump are positioned
-radially from the shaft
-parallel to each other and to the shaft
-parallel to each other but at a right angle to the shaft
-at an angle to each other and to the shaft
415. Which of the listed characteristics of lube oil are the most important
to the engineer from an operational standpoint?
-ash content, carbon residue, and gravity
-viscosity, acidity, and demulsibility
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-pour point, flash point, and precipitation number
-autoignition point, viscosity index, and and film strength
416. If a reciprocating air compressor has a knock occuring in a friquence
with its operating RPM, the cause is probably
-misalignment of worn main bearings
-insufficient cylinder lubrication
-defective or pooly fitted valves
-all af the above
417. When air at a given temperature, contains the maximum amount of
moisture for that temperature, the air is said to be
-superheated
-saturated
-condensing
-evaporating
418. Which of the following statements represents the advantage of the
rotary pumps as compared to reciprocating pumps?
-the high discharge pressure of the rotary pumps permits a larger volume of
fluid per unit time than the reciprocating pump
-rotary pumps are capable of pumping more fluid than reciprocating pumps of
the same weight
-rotary pumps occupy only one-half the space of reciprocating pumps
-rotary pumps eliminate discharge slippage of the pumped liquid, while this
does not hold true for a reciprocating pump
419. Water leaking through the stern tube stuffing box is used to
accomplish which of the following actions?
-cooling
-lubrication
-flushing
-all of the above
420. If the existing vapor pressure is subtracted from the indicated
pressure at the pump suction, the remainder is the
-pump head
-total suction head
-discharge head
-aparent net positive suction head
421.Excessive leakage and premature failure of valve packing is a result of:
-opening a valve too quickly
-jamming a valve in the closed position
-low pressure fluid flow through the pipe line
-a scored valve stem
422. Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well suited for pumping
oil because
-stuffing boxes eliminate the leakage problems usually associated with other
gear pumps
-it is not necessary to closely maintain design clearances in this pump
-they are essentially self-priming and produce a high suction lift
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-these pumps are designed with extreme tooth angles
423.Which of the following problems may be encountered by using an oil
having a viscosity higher than that specified for an operating hydraulic
system?
-external seal leakage
-hunting due to fast response
-hydraulic oil film breakdown
-increased power consumption
424.The size of flexible hose used in a hydraulic system is indicated by
-the inside diameter of the tube
-the numerical designation found on the "skin" of the hose
-a color code on the armor
-the thickness of the tube wall
425.Gate valves should not be used for throttling as
-the pressure drop will be excessive
-air binding will develop
-the installation of an equalizing line will be necessary
-wire drawing of the disc will result
426.The purpose of an air compressor unloading device is to
-drain water from the air receiver
-drain water from the cylinders
-delay the compression process untill the motor is up to speed
-check pump alignment
427.Which of the following statements is correct regarding an oil with a
high viscosity index?
-a large change of viscosity occurs with a minor change in temperature
-no change in viscosity occurs with any change in temperature
-very little change in viscosity occurs with a significant change in
temperature
-the viscosity of the oil increases with an increase in temperature
428. An organic solid lubricant, such as graphite, is suitable as an oil
additive when used in
-machinary bearings subjected to high temperatures
-antifriction bearings on general service pumps
-bearings subject to fluctuating loads
-line shaft bearings
429. Potable water piping systems installed aboard ships must be
-disinfected monthly with a chlorine compound
-indipendent of all other piping systems
-cadmium lined to prevent internal corrosion
-flushed each time potable water is taken onboard
430.The suction-force principle of operation is a typical characteristic of:
-centrifugal pumps
-jet pumps
-propeller pumps
-reciprocating pumps
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431.Hydraulic pumps most commonly used in steering systems are of the
-lobe type
-screw type
-axial piston type
-volute type
432. One advantage of a flash distilling plant when compared to a submerged
tube distiller is
-greater distillate purity through high temperature evaporation
-cold shocking for scale removal is not required
-less internal corrosion because of lower brine density
-less feedwater is required for equal plant capacity
433. Potable and non-potable water systems aboard vessel
-may be temporarily interconnected with a removable spool
-are permanently interconnected through a double stop valve
-may never be interconnected by any means
-may be connected if they are used only for wash water
434.Which of the pumping systems listed for use aboard ship will most likely
use a propeller type pump?
-fluid power transmission system
-main circulating system
-steering gear system
-fuel oil service booster system
435.Which of the following statements is correct concerning the viscosity
of lubricating oil?
-viscosity will increase as temperature increases
-viscosity is a measure of a fluid's internal resistance to flow
-viscosity will decrease as temperature decreases
-viscosity is not dependant on temperature
436. The pour point of lubricating oils is affected the most by which
of the following?
-extensive centrifuging
-wax content
-water content
-acid content
437.Moisture and impurities can be removed from pneumatic systems by using
-air intake heaters
-desiccated suction strainers
-multi-orificed suction valves
-blowdown valves and filters
438.Hydraulic cranes must be properly warmed-up before being operated
because
-warm-up allows the hydraulic system to become charged with oil
-warm-up allows the relief valves to be properly tested
-hydraulic strainers operate only during the warm-up period
-hydraulic fluid must be at the proper viscosity
439.To maintain the design discharge pressure of a centrifugal pump, the
clearance between the
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-impeller and lantern ring is critical
-impeller and casing wearing rings is critical
-packing box and packing gland is critical
-gland seal and packing gland is critical
440.The condensers located in the various stages of a flash evaporator
are cooled by
-distillate
-seawater
-brine
-air
441. The tendency of a flammable fluid to vaporize is indicated by its
-ignition temperature
-flash point
-flammable range
-convection index
442. A reservoir is used in a hydraulic system to
-store fluid until required by the system
-provide a place for air to separate out of the fluid
-provide a place for contaninants to settle out
-all of the above
Boilers
443. When condenser tube ends are rolled into both tube sheets the different
rates of material expansion is compensated for by utilizing
-belled joints at both tube ends
-threaded brass ferrules on the tube ends
-expansion joints in the condenser shell
-metallic packing pressed around the tube ends
444. As the pH of the boiler water approaches zero, the water becomes
increasingly
-soft
-alkaline
-neutral
-acidic
445. Condensate return lines from tank heating coils are led to the
-atmospheric drain tank
-main condenser
-DC heater
-contaminated drain system
446. The flash point of a residual fuel oil should be used to determine the
highest temperature to which the oil may be heated
-for atomizing
-for centrifuging
-in a storage tank
-in the recirculating line
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447. Which of the following characteristics determines the temperature
to which fuel oil must be heated for proper atomization?
-Viscosity
-Flash point
-Pour point
-Specific gravity
448. A test of boiler water for chloride content indicates the amount of
-suspended matter present
-dissolved gases present
-seawater contamination present
-all of the above
449. Heat introduced to the condenser by exhausting steam is removed by the
circulation of
-reserve feedwater
-cold condensate
-low pressure drains
-seawater
450. You should blow down a gage glass periodically to
-remove any sediment from the glass
-maintain the proper water level in the steam drum
-provide water samples for the second assistant
-test the feedwater stop-check valve
451. Boiler firesides must be kept free of soot accumulations because
-soot interferes with the flow of feed water
-the steam drum internals will become clogged
-the fuel oil heaters will become overloaded
-soot insulates the boiler heating surfaces
452. Oil or scale deposits on boiler tube walls will cause
-those tubes to overheat
-decreased boiler steam pressure
-increased boiler steam pressure
-an explosion in the boiler
453. Which of the significant combustible elements of fuel oil is a major
source of boiler corrosion?
-Oxygen
-Sulphur
-Hydrogen
-Carbon
454. Phenolphthalein is used to test boiler water for
-hardness
-alkalinity
-hydrazine
-chloride content
455. A desirable property of boiler fuel oil is
-low carbon content per pound of fuel
-high sulphur content for complete combustion
-high BTU content per pound of fuel
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-low residual acid after combustion
456. The presence of sulphur in fuel oil will most likely cause
-a decrease in the ability of the oil to be properly atomized
-an excessive heat content per unit volume
-heavy slag formation on the refractory
-corrosion on the firesides of the boiler
457. Normally a boiler water sample should be taken
-after the boiler has been blown down
-before the boiler has been blown down or chemicals added
-when the boiler has been refilled with makeup
-from the highest point in the feed system
458. A lower than normal boiler stack gas temperature usually indicates
-dirty firesides
-dirty watersides
-fuel high sulphur content
-incomplete combustion
459. Economy and efficiency in the operation of a marine boiler have
traditionally been characterized by
-a clear stack (invisible stack gases)
-maintaining the fuel oil temperature as high as possible
-a light brown haze from the stack
-a slight wisp of white smoke from the stack
460. If the theoretical quantity of dry air required to burn one pound
of fuel oil is 13.75 pounds, what weight of air will be necessary to burn
one pound of fuel to operate a boiler at 10% excess air?
-14.44 pounds
-15.13 pounds
-15.81 pounds
-16.50pounds
461. When a boiler water test indicates a pH value of 6, you should
-check the DC heater for possible malfunction
-begin a continuous boiler blowdown
-chemically treat to lower the pH to normal level
-chemically treat to raise the pH to normal level
462. Boiler screen tubes are used to protect which of the listed components
from high furnace temperature?
-Superheater
-Refractory
-Wall tubes
-Steam drum
463. Damage to deck machinery from water hammer developing in the steam
lines can be prevented by
-installing a steam strainer in all exhaust lines
-opening machinery throttle valves rapidly
-draining the steam piping before operating any machinery
-ensuring that all drain lines are properly insulated
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464. A convention type superheater in a D-type boiler is protected from
radiant heat by
-generator tubes
-convection currents
-control desuperheaters
-water screen tubes
465. Strainers are installed in boiler fuel oil service lines to
-absorb contaminants
-remove solids
-decrease viscosity
-adsorb water
466. Which of the significant combustible elements of fuel oil is a major
source of pollution?
-Hydrogen
-Nitrogen
-Carbon
-Sulphur
467. Waterside abrasion of boiler tubes can be caused by
-entrained impurities in the boiler water
-improper bends in the tubes
-oxigen corrosion
-mechanical tube cleaning
468. The generating tubes in the operating boiler will overheat and
possibly fail when the boiler reaches the end point of
-evaporation
-generation
-combustion
-circulation
469. Steam escaping from the boiler casting is a good indication of
-a leaking tube
-a leaking water wall header drain
-a leaking handhole gasket
-all of the above
470. Modern fuel oil temperature control devices are regulated to obtain
a desired viscosity rather than a specific fuel oil temperature because
-residual fuel oils have the same viscosity characteristics regardless of
they are refined
-the temperature of the fuel oil varies with the flow rate through the
heater
-the relationship between temperature and viscosity varies with different
fuels
-viscosity regulation eliminates the need for close control of the fuel/air
ratio
471. The most harmful slag forming compounds found in fuel oils are
-iron and sulphur
-vanadium and sodium
-potassium and nickel
-calcium and silica
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472. Which of the following procedures decreases the total dissolved solids
concentration in the water of an auxiliary boiler?
-Hydrazine treatment of condensate
-Frequent compounding
-Chemical cleaning
-Bottom blowing
473. If the fire goes out in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler and the
burner continues to supply fuel, there is a potential danger of
-overpressure and dry firing
-a severe furnace explosion
-spalling damage to the brickwork
-heat damage to the atomizer
474. Improper maintenance of an automatic auxiliary boiler oil burner could
result in
-fuel pump failure
-fan motor failure
-increased feedwater consumption
-decreased boiler efficiency
475. Throttling a burner air register on an auxiliary boiler could result in
-smoky boiler operation
-decreased fuel consumption
-improved fuel combustion
-fewer soot deposits
476. Heavy soot accumulations in an auxiliary boiler could be caused by
-water in the fuel oil
-excessive cycling
-high fuel oil pressure
-improper burner maintenance
477. The purpose of the programmed purge cycle on an automatically fired
auxiliary boiler is to
-cool the furnace to prevent preignition
-remove explosive vapors from the furnace
-evaporate accumulated unburned fuel oil
-provide sufficient air in the furnace to allow ignition of the fuel
478. Automatic combustion control systems for some auxiliary boilers are
designed to cycle burners on in response to
-low fuel pressure
-fuel return pressure
-low steam pressure
-furnace air pressure
479.When it becomes necessary to replace any tubes in a water-tube auxiliary
boiler to eliminate leaks at the tube seats, the replacement tubes should be
-stress relieved to ensure expansion when rolled
-annealed to prevent cracking when rolled
-fitted with a welded backing ring in the seat area
-rolled, beaded, and seal welded around the bead edge
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480. Which of the following items is necessary for all waste heat boiler
installation, regardless of design or manufacturer?
-Control of evaporation
-A separate means to prevent feedwater cantamination
-Power circulating pump
-Superheater
481. When a waste heat boiler is installed in the exhaust of a main
position diesel engine, the exhaust gas bypass would be issued
-at high loads to prevent overheating
-at low loads to prevent corrosion in the boiler
-during periods of high steam demand
-when the turbocharger is in operation
482. How is the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the feedwater of an
auxiliary boiler maintained at acceptable limits?
-Feedwater is cycled through a DC heater.
-Feedwater is treated with phosphates.
-Oxygen is liberated in the three-stages of feedwater preheating.
-Oxygen is liberated by maintaining the highest practical feedwater
temperature.
483. The flame safeguard control system of a large automatic auxiliary
boiler will provide fuel shut off in the case of high
-water
-voltage
-fuel pressure
-steam pressure
484. A feed pump for an auxiliary boiler might lose suction if the
-boiler water level is low
-feedwater is too hot
-boiler steam demand is low
-feedwater is too cold
485. Generating tubes in waste heat boilers are finned to
-reduce gas flow turbulence
-prevent exhaust gas corrosion
-increase the rate of combustion
-increase the rate of heat transfer
486. Which if the following conditions is responsible for the fuel oil to
atomize when using a steam atomizer in an auxiliary boiler?
-Expansion of the steam in the furnace.
-Expansion of the steam in the whirling chamber.
-Expansion of the steam in the orifice plate.
-All of the above.
487. Combustion control systems on automatic boilers are designed to prevent
immediate burner ignition after a normal or safety shutdown in order to allow
time for
-the furnace to be purged
-electric charge buildup in the igniter
-the fuel pump to start
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-the drum level to equalize
488. Dissolved oxygen can be removed from the boiler water by
-frequent surface and bottom blows
-dumping and refilling the boiler weekly
-passing the water through absorbent filters
-treating the water with chemical scavengers
489. A continuous blow is used to
-regulate the density or salinity of boiler water
-remove scum from the surface of boiler water
-permit air to excapewhile raising steam in a cold boiler
-remove sludge from the bottom of the water drum
490. The weight of saturated steam is a factor dependent upon its
-density
-temperature
-pressure
-All of the above.
491. A photoelectric cell installed in an automatically fired auxiliary
boiler burner management system
-opens the burner circuit upon sensing a flame failure
-detects a flame failure by monitoring radiant heat from glowing refractory
-requires mechanical linkage to secure the burner fuel supply
-must be bypassed at low firing rates
492. The end product of reactions occurring when boiler water is chemically
treated, remain in the boiler and increase the need for
-acid cleaning
-makeup feed
-boiler blowdown
-waterside corrosion treatment
493. When the flame scanner senses flame failure during boiler operation,
which of the listed events will occur FIRST?
-The fuel oil service pump is stopped.
-The automatic purge cycle commences.
-The fuel oil solenoid valve is de-energized.
-The "trial for ignition" period commences.
494. As the percentage of CO in the stack gas decreases, you can assume that
-the fuel to air ratio is increasing
-fuel is being burned with increasing economy
-you are approaching secondary combustion
-excess air is increasing
495. Which of the listed types of strainers are installed between the fuel
oil heater and the burner manifold?
-Duplex
-Magnetic
-Simplex
-Self-cleaning
496. The greatest deterrent to heat transfer from the fireside to the
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waterside of a boiler is
-water film
-water eddies
-gas film
-gas eddies
497. The PRIMARY function of a waste heat boiler is to
-reduce engine exhaust noise
-reduce engine back pressure
-recover heat which otherwise would be lost
-increase turbocharger efficiency
498. High stack temperature occurring in an auxiliary boiler could be a
result of
-insufficient air for combustion
-complete combustion in the furnace
-secondary combustion in the uptake
-high fuel oil temperature
499. A firebox explosion in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler may be
the result of
-excessive purging before lighting off
-insufficient trail for ignition period
-a faulty transformer in the ignition circuit
-insufficient purging before lighting off
500. Oxygen corrosion in auxiliary boilers is prevented by treating the
boiler feed tank with either sodium
-sulfite or hydrazine
-sulfite or hygroscopic sulfite
-bromide or hydrazine
-bromide or hygroscopic sulfite
501. The concentration of total dissolved solids in the water of an
auxiliary boiler can increase as a result of
-seawater contamination
-frequent surface blows
-dissolved oxygen deaeration
-frequent bottom blows
502. The fuel oil supply system to an automatic auxiliary boiler, will
automatically shutdown if the boiler
-steam demand is high
-salinity is high
-safety valve simmers
-burner flame is extinguished
503. A failure of any component of a flame safeguard control for an
auxiliary boiler will result in
-a furnace explosion
-automatic burner shutdown
-uncontrolled firing
-automatic restart
504.
If the fuel/air ratio in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler is
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insufficient, the result could lead to
-inefficient combustion
-dark smoke
-automatic shutdown
-all of the above
505. Which of the following actions should normally be taken during each
watch when the auxiliary boiler is in operation?
-Clean all duplex oil strainers
-Observe general boiler performance
-Lift the safety valves by hand
-Inspect and clean burner oil solenoid valves
506. Radial cracks have developed in the castable refractory of the burner
cones after the first firing since the installation of new furnace front
refractory. This is an indication of
-a need for plastic firebrick patchwork
-inadequate cone angle
-a need for castable refractory patchwork
-relieved stresses
507. In most marine boilers, the primary reason the first few rows of
generating tubes, called screen or furnace row tubes, are made larger than
the rest of the generating tubes is because
-they require more water flow since they are exposed to the greatest heat
-they must screen the superheater from the direct radiant heat of the burners
-they must act as downcomers to ensure proper circulation
-their main function is to retard combustion gas flow for maximum heat
transfer rates
508. Boiler efficiency and its ability to absorb heat is limited by the
need to
-maintain an excess of CO during transient firing rates
-prevent excess air density at low load conditions
-protect the safety valves from excessive temperature
-maintain uptake gas temperature above the dew point
509. If an oil fire occurs in the double casing of a steaming boiler, you
should
-increase the forced draft fan speed
-secure the feed water supply to the boiler
-secure the fuel oil supply to the burners
-apply water with a smooth bore nozzle
510. An indication of a faulty super-heater soot blower element is a
-low stack temperature
-low super-heater outlet temperature
-high superheter outlet temperature
-low fuel oil consumption
511. When a boiler flareback occurs, you should
-reduce the forced draft blower speed
-close the master fuel oil valve
-take the boiler off the line
-increase the fuel oil supply pressure
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512. Panting in an oil fired marine boiler can be caused by

-excessive combustion air supply
-low fuel oil temperature
-fouled burner sprayer plates
-insufficient combustion air supply
513. The formation of a pit in the surface of a boiler tube is most likely
to occur when
-waterside deposits are present
-sludge is present
-the tube metal acts as an anode
-dissolved minerals are present
514. The boiler water level begins to fall very slowly due to the sudden
failure of a water wall tube. In response to this situation, you should
continue the feedwater supply and immediately
-reduce the firing rate of the boiler
-secure the forced draft fans
-secure the boiler
-gag the drum safety valves to prevent loss of steam
515. The MOST common cause of heat blisters developing on boiler generating
tubes is due to
-waterside deposits
-fireside deposits
-low water level
-insufficient water circulation
516. Radial cracks have developed in the castable refractory of the burner
cones after the first firing since the installation of new furnace front
refractory. This is an indication of
-a need forplastic firebrick patchwork
-inadequate cone angle
-a need for castable refractory patchwork
-relieved stresses
517. While the vessel is rolling in heavy seas, the level in the boiler
gage glass remains steady, this is an indication of
-the gage glass is functioning normally
-there is most likely an obstruction in the lower valve
-the steam drum is adequately baffled
-the water level in the steam drum is too low
518. When you are installing a new furnace floor in an oil fired boiler,
enough clearance should be left between each firebrick to allow for
-expansion when the boiler is fired
-flame penetration of the point
-proper filling of the joint with slag
-ramming with plastic chrome ore
519. Oil deposits can be removed from the waterside of boilers by "boiling
out" with a/an
-alkaline solution
-acid solution
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-salt solution
-kerosine solution
520.A bilge pump fails to take suction if either

(a) the suction line is holed
(b) the bilge suction non-return valve is stuck open
(c) the bilge pump is operating on low efficiency
521.Which of the following layers of a thin shell bearing gives it its fatigue
strength?
A. The overlay
B. The interlay
C. The backing
D. The barrier layer
522.The gland packing on centrifugal pump shaft should:

A. Not allow any leakage under positive suction pressure
B. Should only allow drop by drop continuous leakage under positive suction
pressure
C. Should only allow drop by drop continual leakage under positive suction
pressure
D. Should allow considerable leakage as gland packings are meant to allow
considerable leakage
523.Corrosion protection of steel surfaces by zinc coating can be carried out only
at temperatures below 65 Deg. C . For higher temperatures :
A. Zinc reacts very fast and thus can only provide protection for a limited time
B. Zinc reacts with steel and protective layer vanishes due to chemical reaction
C. Steel may corrode preferentially to the zinc
D. Dezincification occurs leading to removal of zinc coating
524. Auxiliary engine connecting rod bottom end bolts should be tightened:
A. Only as per the prescribed torque using a torque range
B. As per prescribed torque as well as angular measurements as recommended by
the manufacturer.
C. By following previous match marks on bolt heads and connecting rod body
D. As per prescribed torque and another 10% increase during every subsequent
tightening. \
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