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CES version: CES 5.2.7

Test date: 10.03.2016
Test type: STCW
Department: Engine
Level: Operational
Propulsion: Slow speed

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Question asked (3):
What is the main reason for routine testing of the cooling water in a diesel engine cooling
system?
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Correct answer:
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To ensure that the correct levels of chemical treatment are maintained at all times

Question asked (7):

What is the correct method to be used to obtain a reduced output from a centrifugal
pump?
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Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
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By throttling of the pump discharge valve.

Question asked (16):

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What information is required to evaluate the condition of a heat exchanger during

operation?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
Inlet and outlet temperatures and pressure drops across the heat exchanger for both
fluids.

Question asked (30):

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Why is it necessary to carry out routine tests of the water in a diesel engine cooling water
system?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
To check that the correct concentration of corrosion inhibitors are maintained.

Question asked (32):

How often should water testing of a diesel engine cooling water system be carried out to
check treatment levels and water condition during normal engine operation?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Once a week.

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Question asked (45):

With two alternators running in parallel, and one is to be disconnected. The first step is to:
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Remove the load from the alternator to be stopped

Question asked (55):

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A 450 volt 3 phase brushless alternator will have the following combination of items
mounted on the rotor:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
3 phase excitation winding/rectifier bank/main field winding

Question asked (74):

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In accordance with SOLAS and other international regulations, certain important
machinery functions, such as operation and control of the steering gear and propulsion
machinery, must be tested at specified times. When should these tests be carried out?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Don't know
Correct answer:
Prior to arrival and departure from port and following maintenance.
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Question asked (106):

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A ship has a medium speed engine and a controllable pitch propeller propulsion system.
What would the propeller pitch normally have to be at to allow starting of the engine?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
Zero

Question asked (132):

According to basic principles regarding fire protection the ship is to be divided in zones by
structural and thermal boundaries. (SOLAS II-2/2.2.1)
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
In main vertical zones

Question asked (155):

How is the activation of any detector or manually operated call point of fixed fire-
detection and fire-alarm systems to be indicated? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.4)
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
By visual and audible signal at the control panel and indicating units

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Question asked (333):

After water-washing the turbocharger exhaust side it starts to vibrate even though it was
operating normally prior to the washing procedure. What is the most likely cause of this
problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
The rotor blades are damaged or the blades are not properly cleaned

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Question asked (363):
In the event of a severe scavenge fire, which of the following is most likely to be seriously
damaged?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Piston rod and stuffing box.

Question asked (563):

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What shall you do if you see a person falling into the sea?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Don't know
Correct answer:
Throw a lifebuoy over board and report to the bridge immediately.
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Question asked (962):

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After main power is restored (following a blackout), a timed sequential restart of motor-
driven auxiliaries is necessary to avoid:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
Generator overload due to many motors starting at simultaneously

Question asked (971):

A motor is protected by a thermal overcurrent relay. After tripping on overload it will not
be possible to reset the overcurrent relay immediately because the:
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
Bimetallic strips need time to cool down

Question asked (972):

A delta connected 3-phase A.C. induction motor is running normally at its rated current of
150 A when a single phasing fault (open circuit) occurs in one line. The likely outcome will
be:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Line currents: 0 A, 180 A, 180 A. Trip condition: trip on overload.

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Question asked (980):

Generators work on the principle of electromagnetic induction. The internal e.m.f.
generated in the phase windings of an a.c. generator is controlled by:
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The diesel speed and excitation current.

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Question asked (1071):
Which of the following would be considered pollution, when discharged overboard, under
the US water pollution laws?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
All of the mentioned

Question asked (1353):

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Why are crankcase heaters fitted to some refrigeration system compressors?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Don't know
Correct answer:
To prevent refrigerant condensing in the crankcase when the compressor is stopped.
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Question asked (1364):

What is the main effect on lubricating oil of operating for long periods at excessively high
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temperature?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
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It will cause the oil to oxidise, increasing the viscosity.

Question asked (1443):

During reassembly of a plate type heat exchanger following cleaning, the plate stack is
normally compressed to a recommended thickness when tightening the tie bolts. Why is
this recommended thickness given?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
To prevent serious damages to the plates.

Question asked (1446):

What is the best method to use to remove heavy scale and fouling from the plates of a
heat exchanger?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Soak the plates in a recommended cleaning solution and then use a soft brush or
pressure cleaner.

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Question asked (1462):

Is it necessary to cool the samples taken from a diesel engine cooling water system
before carrying out tests to determine the concentration of treatment chemicals?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Yes, the samples should be cooled to approximately 25 C.

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Question asked (1514):
Why may wearing sweat rags slung round your neck when working in the machinery
spaces be hazardous?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The rags may be caught by running machinery or power tools.

Question asked (1523):

Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
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Selected answer (score 0):
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Don't know
Correct answer:
Capacitor
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Question asked (1591):

Which component does this graphical symbol illustrate?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
Pressure indicator, installed on panel/console
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Question asked (1615):

Which of the following detectors would you choose for measuring the torque of a steel
shaft?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Don't know
Correct answer:
Strain gauge

Question asked (1700):

What is a ZENER BARRIER?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
A zener barrier is a unit made to obtain intrinsic safety in installations for instrumentation
in hazardous areas.

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Question asked (1707):

In terms of instrumentation and measurement, what is a digital signal?
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A signal with discrete levels such as 0 = "low" and 1 = "High"

Question asked (1836):

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What is the main purpose for taking diesel engine crankshaft deflections?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
To check for weardown of the main bearings.

Question asked (1849):

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Abdominal Thrust is the name on a technique which involves applying a series of thrusts
to the upper abdomen in an attempt to force air out of a choking casualty's lungs. How to
perform this technique?
Selected answer (score 0):
G
Don't know
Correct answer:
Stand behind the casualty. Clench your fist with the tumb inwards in the center of upper
abdomen. Grasp your fist with your other hand and pull quickly inwards.
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Question asked (1896):

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What is the minimum number of portable two way VHF walkie talkies for use in survival
craft, that should be carried onboard vessels which comply with GMDSS regulations?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
3 sets

Question asked (1951):

What is recognized as the main hazard when entering a void space?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
Lack of oxygen?

Question asked (2130):

What is the correct method to use for fitting a rolling contact bearing, such as a ball
bearing, onto a parallel shaft?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Gently heat the bearing in an oil bath and use a bearing puller to draw it onto the shaft..

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Question asked (2209):

Every person onboard ship has a responsibility for safety and security. General house-
keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important onboard
a tanker?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Never carry lighters or matches on the tank deck.

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Question asked (2307):
What precautions should be taken for the deck covering in a steering gear room where
hydraulic oil is in use?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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Coat the deck with non slip paint and use duck boards provided with drainage.

Question asked (2329):

What action should be taken by the watchkeeping engineer if the running machinery is
operating at slightly high temperature but everything else appears ok?
G
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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It should be brought to the attention of the Chief Engineer so that remedial action can be
decided upon.
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Question asked (2330):

Select the option which best describes the primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
The primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer is to maintain constant surveillance of the
main engine and auxiliary machinery

Question asked (2636):

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Why is it important that a transmitter has been correctly installed at the correct location
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The control system is depending on the best possible process signal

Question asked (2745):

OPA-90 notification requirements.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Notify as soon as you have knowledge of any spill, or
threat of a spill

Question asked (2756):

With reference to diesel engine ancillary system operation, which one of the given
statements is true?

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

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The normal jacket water temperature before the jacket water cooler is approximately 80
to 90 C.

Question asked (3011):

What is the correct understanding of the term "Bending moments" when applied to ships?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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The longitudinal Bending Moment at any section within the ship is the total moments
tending to alter the longitudinal shape of the ship
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Question asked (3552):
What would the First Engineer require?
Selected answer (score 0):
N

Don't know
Correct answer:
The First Engineer would require an inspection of the heating coils
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Question asked (3770):

If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart
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stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in
conjunction with M-T-M. What is the rythm when performing M-T-M in combination with
ECC with one First Aider only ?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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15 compressions followed by 2 full ventilations.

Question asked (10137):

A safety valve is sufficient to prevent a BLEVE.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Wrong, if the valve is wrongly set

Question asked (10307):

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When a fire breaks out in the accommodation, cargo holds or on deck, who is in charge of
the fire fighting operations?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The person who is designated in the muster list

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Question asked (20055):
For how long and at what speed is a fully loaded lifeboat designed to operate in calm
weather ?

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Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
6 knots for 24 hours

Question asked (20096):

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Which of the survival craft listed below is equipped with a buoyant line, not less than 50m
in length, of sufficient strength to tow a liferaft ?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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Rescue boat

Question asked (31307):

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What is the main theme of modern safety practice?

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
Making use of Risk Assessment as a means to improving safety
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Question asked (31308):

What do you understand by the term “Risk Assessment”, and how would this be carried
out on board?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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Identify the hazards, quantify the risks, put control measures in place, monitor the work
activity and review

Question asked (31525):

What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF's for
survival craft?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Channels 6, 13 & 16

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Question asked (32016):

Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and
terrorists to further their aims?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

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Gun

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Question asked (32105):
Ship Security Plans all look the same.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
FALSE

Question asked (32243):

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Which of the following alternatives summarise the benefits of using high voltage on
ships?
Selected answer (score 0):
G
Don't know
Correct answer:
Smaller conductors, machines and switchgear
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Question asked (32245):

Personnel in a high voltage switchroom smell rotten eggs. What may this indicate?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
Problems with a gas (SF6) circuit breaker
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Question asked (32246):

Personnel in a high voltage switchroom smell ozone. This is likely to indicate which of
the following?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Don't know
Correct answer:
Arcing at badly connected bus bars

Question asked (32350):

How is the condenser cooling water flow regulating valve automatically controlled in a vapour compression refrigeration system?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
By the compressor discharge pressure.

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Question asked (32356):

What would be considered to be the normal service life for rolling contact bearings fitted to a large turbocharger for a diesel engine?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

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8000 - 12000 hours.

Question asked (32357):

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What is the main reson for keeping engine lubricating oil viscosity within recommended limits?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
To ensure the strength of the oil film is sufficient to keep lubricated surfaces apart.

Question asked (32473):

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A slow speed diesel engine is fitted with a slow turning facility. How would the slow
turning normally be set to operate?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
G
Correct answer:
It should automatically operate before the normal start sequence following an engine
stopped period of more than 20 to 30 minutes when manoeuvring.
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Question asked (32486):

An air compressor is being refitted in the engine room. The compressor and motor are
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coupled using a flexible coupling and are mounted on a common 'skid' which fixed to the
deck with resilient mountings. Which of the statements, from the options given, relating to
the alignment of the motor and compressor is true?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Don't know
Correct answer:
Shims should be fitted between the motor and compressor feet and the skid to ensure
correct vertical, horizontal and parallel alignment of the coupling halves before it is bolted
up.
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Question asked (32487):

While alongside at a repair berth a new section of seawater pipe has been fabricated in a
shoreside workshop from drawings supplied by the vessel. During fitting of the pipe by
ship's engineers it is noted that the pipe is too short leaving a gap of about 8mm between
the flange faces. What action should be taken to remedy this problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The pipe should be returned to the shoreside workshop for modification or to be remade
to the correct dimensions.

Question asked (32504):

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Modern slow speed, two stroke diesel engines often have locating pins or pegs to keep
the piston rings in a fixed position. Why is this arrangement used?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
It avoids the risk of the ends of the piston rings being forced out by the gas pressure and
catching on the scavenge ports.

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Question asked (32505):
Large slow speed diesel engines are usually of the crosshead type and have various

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arrangements to deliver lubricating oil directly to the crosshead bearings and guides to
ensure adequate lubrication. Why are the crosshead bearings considered differently to
the other bearing in this type of engine in respect of lubrication requirements?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:

and therefore full film hydrodynamic lubrication is not possible.

Question asked (32509):

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The running surfaces oscillate relative to each other during operation rather than rotate

A seawater pump requires overhaul but there are no spare wear rings for the casing and
impeller. It is decided that new wear rings will be fabricated onboard using the ship's
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lathe. What would be the most suitable material to use to fabricate the rings onboard?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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Aluminium brass.
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Question asked (32510):

A new cylindrical brass bearing sleeve for a pump shaft is found to be a few millimetres
too long for the housing and needs to be adjusted to the correct length. Which will be the
best method to use to reduce the length of the sleeve to the correct dimension?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
Remove the excess length using the ship's lathe.
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Question asked (32887):

What is the anticipated rolling period of a ship with a large initial Transverse Metacentric
Height (GM) and would there be any associated dangers to consider?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Short sharp period of roll associated with breaking lashings and shifting cargo

Question asked (32958):

During maintenance of a piston rod stuffing box on a large, slow speed diesel engine it is
usual to measure the butt gaps between the sealing ring and scraper ring segments.
What would be the effect of these gaps being too small?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
If the gaps are too small they could close due to the radial wear of the rings before the
next scheduled overhaul preventing the rings from contacting the piston rod and sealing
it.

Question asked (33020):

A power card taken from a diesel engine cylinder using a mechanical indicator has a flat

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top. Which of the possible actions given in the options is most likely to correct this
irregularity on the power card?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Change the indicator spring for one with a higher rating.

Question asked (33021):

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With the set point at the actual desired value, a temperature control system is giving an
unacceptably large offset (difference between set point and measured value) on high load
resulting in a low system temperature. Which of the actions given in the options should be
taken to reduce this effect and therefore achieve closer control of the temperature?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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Reduce the width of the proportional band for the controller.

Question asked (33022):

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A vapour compression refrigeration system is usually fitted with a number of devices to

give protection and control of the system. Which of the methods given in the options
should be used to test the high pressure cut out during routine maintenance and checking
of the system?
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Selected answer (score 0):

Don't know
Correct answer:
Gradually shut in the condenser cooling water valve or the condenser refrigerant inlet
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valve while closely monitoring the compressor discharge pressure.

Question asked (33054):

Some large slow speed diesel engines have jack bolt arrangements for retaining the main
bearing top keep in place rather than the more conventional stud bolts. How does this
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arrangement affect the maintenance and checking procedures for the tie rods on the
engine?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The tie rods should be fully tensioned before the jacking bolts are loaded to avoid
overload of the bearing caps and frame structure.

Question asked (33055):

When checking the closed butt gap clearance of new piston rings prior to fitting onto the
piston it is normal to try the rings in the liner so that the gap can be measured. From the
options given select the best part of the liner to use to carry out these checks.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Near the bottom of the liner.

Question asked (33072):

With reference to the installation of pressure gauges for steam systems. Complete the
following statement from the options given. To protect a bourdon tube type pressure
gauge which is to be fitted to a steam line it should ….

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

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..be fitted with a siphon loop between it and the steam pipe.

Question asked (33187):

During maintenance of a pneumatically operated, diaphragm actuated control valve the
diaphragm is found to be split. Select, from the options given, a suitable material to use to

Don't know
Correct answer:
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make a temporary replacement if there is no spare diaphragm available.
Selected answer (score 0):

Natural rubber sheet of approximately the same thickness and elasticity as the original
diaphragm material.
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Question asked (33227):
A standard outside micrometer requires regular maintenance, including calibration, in
order to ensure accuracy of measurement. How is the accuracy of this type of instrument
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normally checked? Select the answer from the options given.

Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
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Correct answer:
By measuring a standard gauge block or rod at a common temperature.
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Question asked (33735):

What would be the correct form of response to the question: What is the visibility in your
position?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
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The correct form of response would be: Visibility in my position is two hundred meters

Question asked (33740):

What would be understood by the message "A yacht has capsized in heavy seas"??
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The message means the yacht has been overturned in heavy seas

Question asked (33836):

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Why are accommodation spaces separated from the remainder of the ship by thermal
and structural boundaries?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
To provide means of escape for the passenger and crew

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Question asked (34589):
When someone is working at height, who is at risk? Select the best option.

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Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
There are risks to people at height and anyone below them.

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