Monitor The Operation of Electrical/Electronic
Which of the following instruments is
and Control System
1. During routine checking of alarm
function of main and auxiliary
equipment, some setpoints are
cancelled due to a mistake. What is the
appropriate routine to ensure correct
setpoints are set?
- Consult with the instruction
manual for the equipment in
question for correct values
2. This is the graphical symbol and truth
table for a logic gate. Which gate?
- NOR
3. Some areas of ships require that any
electrical equipment used must be
intrinsically safe. What is meant by
being intrinsically safe?
- Cannot produce enough energy to
ignite a gas (explode)
4. It is common practice to connect a
resistor over an alarm contact (see
diagram) in many applications. Why is
this connection used?
- To monitor the cable/wires for
break
5. Which of the following letter
combinations represents a flow
indicating controller on a process and
instrumentation diagram?
- FIC
6. This resistor has the value of 68 k ohm.
Which color code should be marked on
the rings (assume ring d is the tolerance
ring)?
- a. Blue b. Grey c. Orange
7. Which electronic component or system
of components does this graphical
symbol illustrate?
- Inverter
8. In installations of INTRINSICALLY
SAFE equipment it is required that all
cabling should be separated from non-
intrinsically safe equipment, and
(where colour coding is relied upon) to
be of a special colour. What colour is
that?
- Blue
9. Which electronic component does this
graphical symbol illustrate?
- Transistor
10. Two reference points for pressure exist,
absolute zero and atmospheric pressure.
What is the common name pressures
measured relative to atmospheric
pressure?
- Gauge pressure
11. Which diagram is the symbol for a
THYRISTOR?
- Figure 2
12. An important quantity which is useful
in circuit analysis is known as
conductance G (Siemens). Which of the
formulas A to D expresses the
conductance for this circuit?
- G=1/R
13. In terms of instrumentation and
measurement, what is an I/P
Transducer?
- A transducer that converts a
known electric current to a
pressure proportional to the
current.
14. Measuring instruments must be
routinely calibrated. What is the meant
by instrument calibration?
- Comparing input and output
values against a documented
standard
15. Thermistors are temperature sensitive
devices. A positive temperature
coefficient thermistor will typically
have
- Relatively non linear characteristic
16. This block diagram illustrates an
elementary control system. What is the
common name for this type of system?
- Closed loop feed back system
17. Transducers are devices which translate
the value of one measured value into
diferent measurement units (for
instance units of temperature to
millivlots). What is the meant by the
“Range” of a transducer?
- The difference between possible
maximum and minimum
measurement
18. What is a ZENER BARRIER?
- A zener barrier is a unit made to
obtain intrinsic safety in
installations for instrumentation in
hazardous areas.
19. What type of component does this
graphical symbol illustrate?
- Pressure-reducing regulator
20. What will be the probable outcome, if
the amplification is set too high on a
temperature
controller?
- The process will oscillate and get
out of control
21. Which component does this graphical
symbol illustrate?
- Pressure indicator, installed on
panel/console
22.
normally part of a control-loop?
- Transducer
23. Which of the following systems will
include a D/P transmitter in the
control-loop
- Pressure
24. Why is it important that a transmitter
has been correctly installed at the
correct location
- The control system is depending
on the best possible process signal
25. A resistor has three red bands. If they
all carry information about resistance
value as opposed to tolerance, what is
the indicated resistance?
- 2200 ohm
26. A thermistor may be used to measure
temperature. Which of the following
descriptions most accurately describes
this device?
- Temp sensitive semi-conductor
27. In measurement systems there is often
a need to specify performance
characteristics. One such characteristic
may be referred to as 'dead band'. What
is the definition of DEAD BAND?
- The change needed in the input
signal to produce a change in the
output signal.
28. In measurement systems, which of the
listed sensors is suitable for physical
displacement?
- Strain gauge
29. In terms of electronic hardware, what
is the meaning of the abbreviation
PCB?
- Printed Circuit Board
30. In terms of instrumentation and
measurement, what is a digital signal?
- A signal with discrete levels such
as 0 = "low" and 1 = "High"
31. Measurement and transmission of
electronic values may be in the form of
digital or analogue signals. What is an
analogue signal?
- A continually variable electric
signal
32. PT-100 sensors are sometimes used
with 3 or 4 wires. What is the reason
for this?
- Higher measuring accuracy
33. Radio frequency signals can carry
information from one place to another
if they are modulated. There are
several ways to modulate a carrier.
Which modulating method is illustrated
here?
- Amplitude
modulation
(AM)
34. The circuit consists of two inductors,
L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12H, connected
in parallel. Calculate the equivalent
L(S) of the two inductors.
- L(S) = 4 H
35. The figures show a graphical symbol
for a particular electronic component
and a typical operating characteristic
for the same. Which component?
- Transistor
36. The figures show a graphical symbol
for a particular electronic component
and a typical operating characteristic
for the same component. Which
component?
- Triac
37. The physical size of a resistor is an
indicator of what aspect of it's
specification?
- Power dissipation capability
38. The range of a transducer is 0-200 bar.
The output signal is 4-20 mA. What is
the span of the output signal?
- 16 mA
39. Thermocouples are often used for
measuring temperatures. Which of the
following descriptions explains the
principle of operation of a The first step is to:
thermocouple?
- A junction between two dissimilar
metals generates a small voltage
40. This circuit is widely used for
rectification of AC into DC. Which of
the diagrams is correct for the out- put
voltage when the input voltage is sine-
shaped as shown?
- Figure 2
41. This circuit consists of two capacitors,
C(1) = 6 µF and C(2) = 12 µF, in
series. Calculate the equivalent C(S) of
the two capacitors.
- C(S) = 4 µF
42. This circuit consists of two resistances,
R1 = 6 ohm and R2 = 12 ohm,
connected in series. Calculate the
equivalent resistance R(S).
- R(S) = 18 ohm
43. This circuit consists of two resistances,
R(1)= 12 ohm and R(2) = 6 ohm,
connected in parallel. Calculate the
equivalent value R(S) of the two
resistances.
- R(S) = 4 ohm
44. This graphical symbol is a logic gate
with truth table. Which gate?
- OR
45. Use Kirchhoff’s voltage law and Ohm's
law to calculate the voltage V2 across
the resistance R2.
- 4,5V
Operate and Maintain Power System in Excess
of 1000 Volts.
1. A 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:
- Line currents: 0 A, 180 A, 180 A.
Trip condition: trip on overload
2. For two generators running in paralel,
their share of additional load (kW) will
be determinated by the:
- Governor droop setting on each
prime mover
3. When two alternators running in
paralel, and one is to be disconnected.
- Remove the load from the
alternator to be stopped
4. After main power is restored, a timed
sequential restart of motor-driven
auxiliaries is necessary to avoid:
- Generator overload due to many
motors starting at simultaneously
5. A ships 3-phase A.C circuit has 440 V
and 220 V transformer linked sections.
The effect of a single earth fault on a
220 V line will cause the following
earth lamp indication:
- In 440 V section: Two lamps
bright. In 220 V section: Two
lamps bright
6. Check-synchroniser is often installed
to:
- Prevent manual synchronising
outside permitted limits
7. The function of the fuses in a motor
starter circuit is to provide:
- Short circuit protection
8. When unloading a generator, it is
necessary to gradually decrease the
load in order to avoid:
- Undue overspeeding
9. Untuk menyimpan atau membuka file
dokumen gambar skema elektronika,
dapat dipilih file yang memiliki
ekstensi:
- File.sch
10. The correct time to synchronise is
usually taken to be when the
Synchroscope reaches the “5 to 12”
position. This allow for:
- Circuit breaker operating time
11. An earth fault exists on the blue line of
a 100 A a bilge pump circuit. A second
earth fault occurs on the yellow line of
a 10 A ventilation fan circuit. The
likely outcome is that:
- Both motors trip out on overload
12. Electronic Drawing Application
Software yang cocok digunakan untuk
memudahkan dalam membuat gambar
rencana layout PCB di antaranya adalah
- Protel
13. The earth lamps in a 3-phase system
indicate as follows: Red=Bright,
Yellow=Dark, Blue=Dim. Which fault
condition shown as red-yellow-blue is
correct?
- No fault – Hard earth – Light earth
14. An electrical power emergency source
in a ship is required because:
- It satisfies the SOLAS (and other)
requirements for ship safety
15. When we are measuring level of liquids
with a conductivity level indicator, the
name of the sensing device is?
- Capacitance probe
16. Untuk menggambar symbol-symbol
komponen di Or-Cad dilakukan dengan
cara:
- Klik PLACE – Part
17. Which of the following alternatives
summarise the benefits of using high
voltage on ships?
- Smaller conductors, machines and
switchgear
18. You enter a hight voltage switchroom
and smell rotten eggs. What may this
indicate?
- Problem with a gas (SF6) circuit
breaker
19. Personnel in a high voltage switchroom
smell ozone. This is likely to indicate
which of the following?
- Arcing at badly connected bus
bars
20. Which of the following options may be
used as a brief summary of how to
safely make high voltage equipment
accessible?
- Disconnect, isolate, earth (ground)
21. High Voltage systems rely on the
installed protective equipment being
able to interrupt any fault in the system.
Throughout the system, the fault level
has been calculated, and under no
circumstances must the system be
modified to exceed this fault level.
What is meant by fault level?
- The amount of apparent power
that could flow into any fault at
any point in the electrical network.
22. When selecting switchgear to work
with High Voltage it is important to use
an appropriate arcing medium. What is
meant by arcing medium?
- The gas or vapour which will
minimise creation of an electric
arc as contacts open.
23. After clearing lines following the
loading of cargoes such as Naphthas,
Xylene, Toluene, Benzene, White
Spirits and Kerosenes, it is necessary to
wait for a specified period before taking
manual ullages or samples. Why is
this?
- These are all "static accumulator"
cargoes. As a cargo line is blown,
electrostatically charged bubbles
enter the tank and rise through the
cargo, generating a high voltage at
the surface.
24. After successful synchronising an
incoming machine the kW and kVar
loading are respectively transferred by
the following controls:
- Speed governor and voltage
regulator
25. The recognised definition of High
Voltage equipment is anything that
operates at over which of the following
levels?
- 1000Volts ac or 1500Volts dc.
26. Sometimes an early warning of failure
in High Voltage switchboards may be
an unpleasant smell. If the switchboard
uses gas circuit breakers, which of the
following may indicate a potential
problem?
- Rotten eggs.
27. Low voltage ships tend to have
insulated neutral systems because
- In the event of an earth fault vital
equipment will not trip
28. This is a simplified block diagram of a
dc generator and its voltage regulator.
Find the value of the feedback constant
H if the reference VR is a 45Volt
battery and the terminal voltage Vt is
to be 250 Volt.
- H = - 0.178
29. With no.1 and no.2 alternators running
in parallel and the kW loads equally
shared, one alternator is drawing much
higher current than the other. What
does this indicate?
- The alternators are not generating
the same voltages and should be
adjusted on automatic voltage
regulator rheostats
30. When starting three phase induction
motors which of the following starting
methods will immediately apply rated
voltage to the machine?
- Direct on Line
31. The power requirements for the
excitation winding/circuit for a 3-phase
alternator operating at rated output
power are supplied by:
- The alternators output itself via the
automatic voltage regulator and
the prime mover
32. For ideal synchronising, the phase
angle difference between the incomer
e.m.f. and the busbar voltage should be:
- 0°
33. When maintenance work is to be
carried out on an electric motor driving
a centrifugal water pump with
automatic start, should you;
- In conjunction with the senior
watchkeeper and electrician,
isolate valves, electrical supply,
automatics and post ‘Do not
operate’ signs before commencing
work.
Application Of Leadership and Team Working
Skill
1. An emergency situation on board must
be reported to the company by:
- The fastest mean available
2. If master finds reason to doubt wether
the agent is giving the vessel’s interest
full and proper attention he should:
- Investigate the matter carefully
and report the findings to the
company
3. Which one of these is a Disadvantage
of Teamwork?
- More ideas may be generated
4. Why is it important to make
weekly/routine rounds in the
accomodation areas?
- To ensure that cabins and common
spaces are maintained in a clean,
safe and hygienic condition
5. All necessary information for the next
port of call shoud be:
- Procured before departure from a
port
6. To maintain good relationship among
the crew on board a vessel, one must
be:
- Understanding, Co-operative, and
have respect from both sides
7. An alien crewmember with a D-1
permit leaves the vessel in a foreign
port and fails to return. The first report
you make shoud be to the __________
- Immigration Service
8. Proper and accurate inventory of stores
shoud be maintained in order to:
- Control the ship’s budget
9. Prior to arrival at a US port from a
foreign port, as per present regulation,
the USCG requires:
- 96 hours notice of arrival
10. The responsible person for maintaining
budget on board normally is:
- Master
11. It is the Master’s responsibility to
ensure that:
- Concerned personnel carry out the
on board training programme
effectively
12. Representative of the port authorities
shoud always receive the best possible
treatment:
- For ship’s clearance to take place
quickly and without complications
13. Prior to ordering stores for any
department:
- The store inventory shoud be
checked so that you order only the
items required
14. The majority conventions adopted
under the auspices of IMO fall into
which of the three main categories:
- Maritime Safety, Prevention of
Marine Pollution, Liability and
compensation
15. Who is responsible for the safe keeping
of the ship’s documents?
- Master
16. Identify 4 of the Five Steps in Team
Formation and Development
- Forming, Storming, Norming and
Performing
17. Where will you normally find the
ship’s documents including Crew
Passports and CDC on board a vessel?
- Ship’s office
18. Onboard training shoud be organised in
such a way that:
- It is an integral part of the overall
training plan
19. It is the Master’s responsibility to
ensure that:
- Concerned personnel carry out the
on board training programme
effectively
20. Master of every ship must provide:
- A link between the shipboard
training officer and the company
training officer ashore
21. The proper way to correct a mistake in
the logbook is to _________
- Draw one line through the entry,
rewrite, and initial the correction
22. Which of the Following is not a Type
of Team?
- Individual
23. Your vessel is in a foreign port and you
find that one of the crew members has
been incarcerated for drunkenness. The
official Logbook shows that the seaman
doesn’t have funds to cover the costs of
the fine. Which action should the
master take?
- Pay the seaman’s fine
24. Your vessel is on an extended foreign
voyage. Several vacancies have
occurred in your unlicensed crew
through sickness and repatriation.
Which statement is correct?
- Qualified aliens may be employed
to fill the vacancies.
25. While a vessel is in a foreign port Maintenance and Repair of Bridge Navigation 13. The circuit consist of two capacitors,
where there is no American Consul, a Equipment and Ship’s Communication System. C(1) = 6µF and C(2) = 12µF, in
seaman becomes violent prior to Maintenance and Repair of Electrical and parallel. Calculate the equivalent C(S)
sailing. The Master should _______ Electronic Equipment. of the two capacitors.
- Pay off the seaman and make Maintenance and Repair of Control and Safety - 18µF
arrangements with the agent to System of Hotel Equipment.
return him to the original port of
signing on in the U.S. 1. The instrument most widely used for
26. A seaman is entitled by law to a release testing of semiconductor diodes is: 14. The circuit consists of two capacitors,
from Foreign Articles when - Ohmmeter C(1) = 6µF and C(2) = 12µF, in series.
- Intoxicated 2. An 8-Volt relay is used with a 12-Volt Calculate the equivalent C(S) of the
27. A vessel arrives in a foreign port and power supply. The relay requires a two capacitors.
the Master is informed that the vessel is current of 0.1 Amp. What is the series - 4µF
being sold to foreign interests. The new resistance required?
owners request that the crew remain on 15. This circuit consists of two resistances,
- 40 ohm
board to complete the voyage. Under R1 = 6 ohm and R2 = 12 ohm,
3. What is the meaning of the
these circumstances, the crew ______ connected in series. Calculate the
abbreviation of PCB?
- Must remain aboard until the equivalent resistance R(S) of the two
vessel is delivered to the new - Printed Circuit Board
resistances?
owners at a mutually agreed upon 4. The maximum current that a 15 Volt, 3
Watt Zener diode can handle without - 18 ohm
port.
28. Who is responsible for providing urine damage is?
16. This circuit consists of two resistances,
specimen collection kits to be used - 0.2 A
R1 = 6 ohm and R2 = 12 ohm,
following a serious marine incident? 5. What principle of measurement is the
connected in parallel. Calculate the
- Qualified medical personnel viscosity controller based on?
equivalent resistance R(S) of the two
29. If there are any changes in the crew in a - Measurement of differential resistances?
foreign port, the changes will be made pressure
by _______ - 4 ohm
6. When we are using a diode to convert
- Consul on the Shipping Articles AC to DC, it is usually referred to as a
30. The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. 17. Which function is this operational
- Rectifier amplifier
Who must notify the nearest Coast
7. The typical current gain of a common circuit
Guard Marine Safety or Marine
emitter transistor is performing?
Inspection Office as soon as possible?
- The Master of the vessel - 10-200
31. A seaman lost his continuous discharge 8. The inductance which will induce an
EMF of 1 Volt in a conductor when the
book during the voyage. Upon - Inverting amplifier
discharge from Articles, he should be current is changing at a rate of 1 Amp
issued a _______ per second, is defined as?
18. Which function is
- Record of Entry in a Continuous - Henry this operational
Discharge Book for use in 9. What kind of electrolyte is used for amplifier circuit
applying for a duplicate book Nickel-iron batteries? performing?
32. A seaman about to be discharged has a - Solution of potassium hydroxide - Non-
Continuous Discharge Book. Which (KOH) and water inverting
statement is TRUE? 10. How can we check if a lead-acid type amplifier
- An entry should be made in the battery is fully charged or not?
book and a Certificate of
- Measure the specific gravity of the 19. Which function is this operational
Discharge Form issued to the amplifier
electrolyte
seaman. circuit
11. The circuit consist of two inductors,
33. Total responsibility for shipping and performing?
L(1) = 6H and L(2) = 12H, connected
discharging the seamen is that of the
in parallel. Calculate the equivalent
_______
L(S) of two inductors.
- Master of the vessel
34. Which action will take place if a crew - 4H - Differentiator
member is replaced in a U.S. port after 20. Which function is this operational
foreign articles have been signed, and 12. The circuit consist of two inductors, amplifier circuit performing?
L(1) = 6H and L(2) = 12H, connected
the ship proceeds foreign? - Integrator
- The U.S. Consul will remove the in series. Calculate the equivalent L(S)
replaced man’s name from the of two inductors.
Certified Crew List. - 18H 21. Which
function is
this circuit
performing?

- Differentiating
22. This circuit consists of a current source
I, a change-over switch S, a resistor R
and an inductor L. The voltage/time
figures 1 to 4 show possible changes
through L if the switch S is suddenly
shifted from position 1 to 2 at time t =
0. Only one of the diagrams is correct.
Which?
- Figure 3
23. This circuit consists of a current source
I, a change-over switch S, a resistor R
and a capacitor C. The current/time
figures 1 to 4 show possible changes in
the current I in case the switch S is
suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2 at
time t=0. Only one of the diagrams is
correct. Which?
- Figure C
24. This circuit consists of a voltage source
V, a change-over switch S, a resistor R
and a capacitor C. The voltage/time
figures 1 to 4 show possible changes in
the voltage V© in case the switch S is
suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2 at
time t=0. Only one of the diagrams is
correct. Which?
- Figure 1
25. What is digital signal?
- A signal representing 0 = “low”
and 1 = “High"
26. What is an analogous signal?
- A variable electric signal
27. The insulation resistance (IR) to earth
of new galley hot-plate is measured to
be 30Mohm. When three identical hot-
plate are tested together their combined
IR will be:
- 10 M ohm
28. The picture shows a common used 3.5
inches diskette type for storing data.
What is the data storing capacity for
such diskette?
- 1.44 MB
29. Which electronics component or
system of components is this graphical
symbol illustrating?
- Inverter
30. Which electronic component or system 39. Which of the 3 alternatives given is
of components is this graphical symbol correct for a NOT-gate?
illustrating? - Figure 1
- Band pass filter
31. Which electronic component or system
of components is this graphical symbol 40. Which of the 3 alternatives given is
illustrating? correct for an AND-gate?
- Operational amplifier - Figure 3
32. Which electronic component is this
graphical symbol illustrating?
41. Which of the 3 alternatives given is
- Zener diode
correct for an OR-function?
33. The figure show a graphical symbol for - Figure 2
a particular electronic component and a
typical working characteristic for the
same component. Which component? 42. This graphical symbol is a logic gate.
- Silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) Which gate?
- NOR
43. This graphical symbol is a logic gate.
34. The figures show a graphical symbol Which gate?
for a particular electronic component
and a typical working characteristic for
- OR
the same component. Which
44. This graphical symbol is a logic gate.
component?
Which gate?
- Triac
- NAND
35. The figure shows a silicon controlled
45. This circuit is a logic gate with two
rectifier with a RC circuit connected in
input signals, A and B, and one output
parallel. RC circuit is often used in
signal Q. Which type of logic function
such connection. For which purpose?
is the gate giving?
- Protect the SCR
against damage
- NOR gate
caused by high
voltage spikes
36. Diodes are widely used in rectification,
46. This circuit is a logic gate with two
or the conversion of alternating current input signals, A and B, and one output
to direct current. This circuit symbol is signal Q. Which type of logic function
such example. The input voltage V(in) is the gate giving?
is sine-wave AC. Which of the shown
output voltages is correct for this
- OR gate
circuit?
- Figure 1
47. This circuit is a flip-flop. Which type?
37. The circuit symbol is a widely used - Bi-stable flip-flop
system for rectification of AC into DC.
Which of the diagrams is the correct for
the output voltage when the input
voltage is sine-shaped as shown?
- Figure 1
48. This is a parallel L-C circuit with curve
showing frequency-impedance
characteristics. Which of the formulas
38. The circuit symbol is a full-wave A to D will you utilize for determining
bridge rectifier. Which electronic the resonant frequency?
component will you connect between - fo = 1/(2sqrt (L/C))
‘a’ and ‘b’ in order to obtain reduced
ripple voltage to the load RL?
- Capacitor
49. Before taking insulation resistance
readings of generator windings the
automatic voltage regulators should be
isolated and all semiconductor short
circuited or disconnect in order to:
- Prevent damage to sensitive
electronic components from high
voltage tester
50. For which of the following systems
would you install a PID-controller?
- Temperature-control
51. In which of the following processes
will the time constant be of minor
importance.
- Level control
52. What is the most common type of
controller?
- PI-controller
53. Which controller must be tuned first in
a cascade control system?
- The secondary controller
54. What is dynamic amplifying?
- Amplitude of output signal
divided by amplitude of input
signal
55. What is static amplifying?
- Change in output signal divided by
change in input signal
56. Which of the following parameters will
result in oscillation?
- Too high amplification
57. Which of the following parameters will
not result in oscillation?
- Too long I-time
58. What is the meaning of the expression
dead-band?
- The controller will not react on a
process change in a specific range
59. What is the definition of DEAD
BAND?
- The change needed in the input
signal to produce a change in the
output signal
60. What is the meaning of split-range?
- Several control-valves are
connected to the same controller
61. What is the influence of the I
(integration) function of a controller?
- It will try to reduce the deviation
between set-point and process
value
62. During routine checking of alarm
functions of main and auxiliary
equipment, some set point are cancelled
due to a mistake. What will be the
appropriate routine to ensure correct set
points are set?
- Consult with the instruction
manual for the equipment in
question for correct values
63. The range of a transducer is 0-200 bar. 76. Temperature sensors may be marked Pt
The standard output signal 4-20 mA. 802. What does it mean?
What is the output signal when the - 802 ohm at 20 deg C
process value is 100 bar?
- 12 mA 77. Which component does this graphical
64. The range of a transducer is 0-200 bar. symbol illustrate?
The output signal 4-20 mA. What is the - Pressure-reducing regulator
span of the output signal?
- 16 mA
65. When we are measuring flow of fluids
with a fixed area flow meter, the name 78. Which component does this graphical
of the sensing device is: symbol illustrate?
- Orifice plate - Resistance temperature sensor
66. When we are measuring level of liquids
with a differential pressure meter, the
name of the sensing device is? 79. Which component does this graphical
- Pressure diaphragm symbol illustrate?
67. When we are measuring level of liquids - Pressure indicator, installed on
with a conductivity level indicator, the panel/console
name of the sensing device is?
- Electrodes
68. When we are measuring salinity with a
salinometer, the sensing device is? 80. Which of the following combinations
represents a level indicating controller
- Electrodes
on a process and instrumentation
69. When we are measuring viscosity with
diagram?
a restricted flow viscometer, the name
of the sensing device is? - LIC
- Capillary tube
81. Which of the following letter
70. What is a typical problem when it is
combinations represents a temperature
something wrong with the span of an
controller on a process and
instrument?
instrumentation diagram?
- Zero-point is accurate, but 100%
input is not giving 100% output
- TC
82. Which component does this graphical
71. When you are calibrating an instrument
symbol illustrate?
what is the most common second step
in the procedure (consult the manual)? - Remote level controller with
indicator
- Check linearity
83. Which component does this graphical
72. When you are calibrating an instrument
symbol illustrate?
what is the most common first step in
the procedure (consult the manual)? - Pressure to electric current
converter
- Adjustment of Zero-point and
span
84. When calibrating a pressure transducer
73. When calibrating a pressure transducer
we have to adjust both SPAN and
we have to adjust both SPAN and
ZERO. Please indicate in which order
ZERO. Please indicate in which order
these adjustments should be done.
these adjustments should be done.
- First Zero adjustment and then
- First Zero adjustment and the Span
Span adjustment. Then Zero
adjustment. Then Zero should be
should be rechecked
rechecked.
74. PT-100 sensors are sometimes used
85. What is an I/P transducer?
- A transducer that converts a
with 3 or even 4 wires. What is the
known electric current to a
reason for this?
pressure proportional to the
- Higher measuring accuracy
current
86. What is the most common signal from
an I/P converter?
75. Temperature sensors may be marked Pt - 4-20 mA/3-15 Psi
100. What does it mean?
- 100 ohm at 0 deg C
87. Which type of temperature sensor is
used in this temperature measuring
system?
- Thermocouple sensor
88. Thermocouples are often used for
measuring temperatures. Which of the
following descriptions are valid for a
thermocouple?
- A junction between two dissimilar
metals generates a small voltage
89. Which of the following detectors will
you choose for detecting smoke from
fire?
- Ionization type
90. Some equipment may be marked with
the following symbol: What does that
mean?
- Intrinsically safe
91. What is an A/D and a D/A converter?
- A converter that convert an analogue
signal to a digital signal and vice versa
92. What is the meaning of term “Span” of
transducer?
- The difference between maximum
and minimum measurement that
gives a standard output signal
93. Which type temperature sensors are
shown on this picture?
- Resistance sensors
94. Which is the meaning of term “Range”
of transducer?
- The difference between possible
maximum and minimum
measurement
95. Thermistor will typically have
- Relatively nonlinear characteristic
96. Thermo-elements will typically have
- Relatively wide range of
temperature measurement
97. When we are measuring temperature
with a thermistor, the name of the
sensing device is:
- Temp sensitive semi-conductor
98. Will it matter to the accuracy of the
measurement how you are installing a
resistance element in a thermo-well?
- Wrong installation will result in a
major deviation in measurement
99. What is the advantage of a transmitter 111. What the symbol for a THYRISTOR?
with a narrow measurement range? - Figure 2
- Better linearity and increased
accuracy
100. Why is it important that a transmitter
has been correctly installed at the 112. Which alternative is correct for
correct place? measuring current over the load L?
- The control system is depending - Figure 3
on the best possible process signal
101. What is the meaning of instrument
calibration?
113. When 3 phase alternators are operating
- Comparing input and output
in parallel, it is very important that the
values against a documented
reactive load is evenly shared so that
standard
the total alternator loads are evenly
102. Two reference points for pressure exist,
shared. If the total alternator load is the
absolute zero and atmospheric pressure.
vector sum of active and reactive loads,
What do you call pressures measured
which side of the vector diagram shown
relative to atmospheric pressure?
represents the reactive load?
- Gauge pressure
- (Y)
103. You have to choose one of the
following instruments for measuring
pressure in an air bottle in measuring 114. Use Kirchhoff’s voltage law and Ohm’s
range 0-35 BAR. Which instrument law to calculate the voltage V(2) across
will you install? the resistance R(2).
- Bourdon Tube manometer - 4.5 V
104. When a blackout occurs: what should
be your first reaction?
- Inform the bridge about the reason
for blackout, and expected time to
115. In what kind of measuring equipment
restarts
105. For two generators running in parallel, can we find a Bourdon-tube?
their share of additional load (kW) will - In a pressure transmitter
be determined by the: 116. Which of the following detectors will
- Governor droop setting on each you use for detecting if a watertight
steel door is closed or open?
prime mover
106. If the A.C. line current in a generator is - Proximity switch
doubled, the heating effect in the stator 117. Which of the following instruments is
windings will: normally part of a control-loop?
- Quadruple - Transducer
107. When a large motor load suddenly is 118. Which of the listed physical parameters
disconnected from the switchboard and can be measured by means of a
the generator is AVR controlled, the manometer?
voltage will? - Pressure
- Initially rise, then reset to the set 119. Which of the listed sensors cannot be
value utilized for detecting temperature?
108. Regular (at least weekly) testing of the - Strain gauge
emergency generator must be
performed to check: 120. P = U x I x Root of 3 cos (fi). What is
- Its readiness to perform as the formula for I?
specified - Formula 1
109. Which group of electrical services are
likely to be supplied from an
emergency generator?
- Steering gear and alarm system
110. Please indicate the correct sequence of
action to take place in an
alarm/monitoring and safety system
- Alarm, st. by start, slowdown,
shutdown
Electronic and Control System of Deck
Machinery and Cargo Handling Equipment
1. The Ziegler-Nichols method is used in
control engineering when setting up the
system. Which of the system
components given in the options would
this method be applied to during initial
set up?
- PID controller for tuning
2. A power card taken from diesel engine
cylinder using a mechanical indicator
has a flat top. Which of the possible
actions given in the options is most
likely to correct this irregularity on the
power card?
- Change the indicator spring for one
with a higher rating
3. A deadweight tester is used to check
and calibrate a pressure gauge. The
tester consists of a hydraulic pump and
a hydraulic chamber and balance
weight system. After completing the
calibration of the pressure gauge the
hydraulic pressure should be relieved
before removing the weights. Select
from the options given, the main reason
for this requirement.
- To protect the piston in the
hydraulic system from possible
impact damage as it many reach the
end of its stroke.
4. 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 make a
temporary replacement if there is no
spare diaphragm available.
- Natural rubber sheet of
approximately the same thickness
and elasticity as the original
diaphragm material
5. Which of the methods given in the
options will give the most accurate test
of the accuracy of a bourdon tube type
pressure gauge with a range of 0 to 20
bar?
- Check the gauge on a deadweight
tester
6. A simple level control for a water tank
consists of a horizontal lever with a
float at one and a filling valve at the
other. The lever is provided with an
adjustable pivot positioned between the
valve and the float. How will the
‘offset’ in the system be affected under
changing demand conditions if the
pivot is moved closer to the filling
valve?
- It will increase the offset across
the demand range
7. 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?
- Reduce the width of the
proportional band for the
controller
8. During maintenance work on a
compensated mechanical hydraulic
governor air is drawn in to the
hydraulic circuit after draining and
flushing out the unit. Which of the
actions given in the options is most
likely to assist in the removal of the air
from the system?
- With the governor in operation
open the compensation needle
valve to introduce instability and
disturb the engine load to make
the governor hunt.
9. The refrigeration system for the ships
provisions consists of a number of cold
rooms served by a central refrigeration
system. The evaporator coils for the
vegetable room are found to be frosting
up even though the room is down to
temperature and the liquid line valve
has closed. Select, from the options
given, the automatic control component
which is likely to be malfunctioning
and so cause this condition.
- Back pressure control valve
10. A pressure gauge of the bourdon tube
type is reading incorrectly and shows 2
bar when the pressure in the system is
zero. There is no spare available.
Which of the options would be the best
temporary remedy for this situation?
- Use a deadweight tester to mark a
new scale on the gauge throughout
the working range.
11. 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 normally
checked? Select the answer from the
options given.
- By measuring a standard gauge
block or rod at a common
temperature.
12. As part of the regular maintenance for a
paramagnetic oxygen analyzer used for
measuring the oxygen content of
exhaust gas it is important to keep the
sample line filter as clean as possible.
Why is this necessary with this type of
instrument?
- Pressure variations in the sample
chamber can cause errors so
restrictions must be kept to a
minimum
13. Compressed air for instrument and
control purposes needs to be of high
quality in order to condition the air
filter modules are usually fitted to
remove the contaminants. If there is
evidence of oil carry over to the final
elements in the instrumentation air
system what is the most likely cause?
- The coalescer module is saturated
and requires renewal
14. Vibration analysis is often used as a
conditioning monitoring tool onboard
ship as part of the approved planned
maintenance system. Many vibration
measuring instruments are fitted with a
harmonic filter/analyser. How would
these filters normally be used during
vibration measurement on a centrifugal
pump?
- To isolate a single frequency of
vibration associated with one of
the pumps components
15. When would gassing-up of cargo tanks
on an LNG carrier normally be
necessary?
- Pass fresh air through the sample
chamber
16. Which of the methods given in the
options should be used as part of the
check of the accuracy of a liquid filled
thermometer used in the cold rooms of
the ships provisions stores?
- Immerse the thermometer in a
mixture of distilled water and ice
made from distilled water to check
the zero reading.
17. Following replacement of a diesel
alternator governor the machine is test
run on load. It is found that as the load
is gradually increased the voltage and
the frequency gradually fall to an
unacceptable level. The governor is a
mechanical hydraulic type. Select from
the options given the correct adjustment
to make to correct the situation.
- The governor droop should be
reduced.
18. 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 ….
- ..be fitted with a siphon loop
between it and the steam pipe.
19. Which of the methods given in the
options should be used to test a remote
reading temperature gauge for the
auxiliary boiler exhaust gas?
- Check the resistance change in the
sensor over a known temperature
range against the resistance value
in the product sheet
20. What could be the cause of a
refrigeration compressor running
continuously even though normal
temperatures for the cold rooms have
been reached?
- Low-pressure cut-out is stuck in
closed position.
21. 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?
- Gradually shut in the condenser cooling
water valve or the condenser refrigerant
inlet valve while closely monitoring the
compressor discharge pressure.
Maritime English 23. The vessel...in 1 day and left 8.What do you understand
immediatelly for her home voyage by: Let go the port anchor?
1. As per STCW 2010, ETO stand for.. - was discharged a. Let go the port anchor
- Electro Technical Officer 24. All vessels that sailed in the vicinity means: open the port
2. ETO as per STCW 2010 serving... of the island...to reducw speed windlass brake
- On a sea going ship powered by - Were instructed 9.What do you understand
main propulsion manchinery of 25. The cargo...to the wrong port, so we by: Rig the accommodation
750 KW propulsion power or cannot sail out in time ladder in combination with
more - Has been delivered the pilot ladder?
3. Since fuse elements are made of Zinc 26. The distress message...by the vessel a. Rig the accommodation
or any alloy of tin and lead, the that has just collided with an iceberg ladder in combination with
meeting point of the fuse element - Has been transmitted the pilot ladder means:
must be... 27. Choose the correct statement bellow lower the accommodation
- Reached when the conductor it is - Would you sign the Mate’s ladder and rig the pilot
protecting become “when hot” Receipt, please? ladder right next to it
4. The basic measuring unit of 28. Choose the correct statement bellow 10. What do you understand
inductance is the... - Shall i give you a hand with it? by: Secure the tug?
- Henry 29. Choose the correct statement bellow a. Secure the tug means: to
5. Which of the listed precaution should - We always visit the teacher on make fast the tug
be taken when cleaning the internals Sunday 11. What does the word
of motor with compressed air ? 30. Chosse the correct statement bellow "pirates" mean?
- Be certain that the air is clean and - The Engineer is overhauling bilge a. Pirates are persons who
as dry as possible pump now attempt to board and take
6. Fuses are rated in... over a ship at sea
- Amperage BahasaInggrisMaritim (english maritime)
7. Power transformer are rated in... 12. What is "DRAUGHT", in
- Kilowatts 1. How would you alert others the figure?
8. Alternating current circuit develop onboard if you saw a person a. Draught is D, in the
resistance, inductance and falling overboard? figure
capasitance. The inductance of a coil a. If I saw a person falling
is express in... overboard I would shout 13. What is the meaning of
- Henry repeatedly, "Man "make fast"
9. Alternating current circuit develop overboard" a. To secure a rope
resistance, inductance and 2. Is it always possible to use
capasitance. The capasitance of the word "ship" instead of 14. What is the normal term
individual capasitor is express in... the word "boat"? used for the regular
- Farads a. Normally a small vessel is training of how to launch
10. A device which prints out of called a "boat" rather than a the lifeboat?
permanent record of the plan "ship", otherwise it is not a. Lifeboat drill
operating conditions is known as... important. 15. What is the objective of the
- Data longger 3. What are the lists called merchant navy?
11. Which of the following type of that give the position and a. To safely transport goods by
motors is often designed for use in task during a lifeboat drill sea
correcting power factor? for all persons on board the 16. What is the room often called
- Wound-rotor ship? where the crew eat their meals?
12. The man...we met on the street is my a. The Muster List a. The crew mess
uncle 4. What do you call the wide 17. What is understood by the term
- Whom rung on a pilot ladder that "take the helm"?
13. The cafe...she usually has breakfast is prevents the ladder from a. Take over the steering of the
around the corner twisting? ship.
- Where a. The wide rung on a pilot 18. Where is "AFT", in
14. The girl...wrote this poem is still in ladder that prevents it from the figure?
high school twisting is called a a. Aft is A, in the figure
- Who 'Spreader'
15. The neighborhood...we live is safe 5. What do you understand by 19. Where is the
- Where the order: "Move the pilot "BRIDGE", in the
16. The people...we saw yesterday are ladder to the other side"? figure?
my neighbors a. Move the pilot ladder to the a. The Bridge is A, in the
- Whom other side, means: to shift figure
17. ...book will you buy? the pilot ladder to the 20. Where is the
- Which opposite side of the ship. "FORECASTLE", in
18. The gloves...i lost at campus 6. What do you understand by the figure?
yesterday were not my best one the term: "Let go the tug"? a. The Forecastle is B,
- Which a. Let go the tug means: to in the figure
19. The boy...bike was stolen is crying cast off the lines that secure 21. Where is the "PORT
- Whose the tug to the ship QUARTER", in the
20. He is the doctor...i will see thr 7. What do you understand figure?
afternoon by: Bitter end? a. The Port quarter is D, in
- Whom a. Bitter end means: the end the figure
21. The people...live across the streeet link of an anchor cable that 22. Which is the
are from japan is secured within the chain "STARBOARD
- Who locker QUARTER", in the
22. This type of cargo...always...by truck figure?
- is – delivered a. The Starboard quarter is
C, in the figure
23. Read this text and answer
the question: To whom
should training in
personal survival
techniques be given?
a. To all seafarers.
24. Select from the options
given the statement that
best describes the main
duties of an engine room
rating who is part of an
engine room watch?
a. Engine room ratings
forming part of an engine
room watch should assist in
efficient and safe watch-
keeping routines.
25. What action should be
taken by the engine room
rating if a piece of
machinery is not
functioning properly?
a. If machinery does not
function properly the duty
Engineer should be
informed immediately so
that plans for further
action can be made.
26. What has the cadet been
ordered to do?
a. The Cadet has been
ordered to paint the
evaporator using a paint
brush
27. What is a hydraulic hand
pump usually used for?
a. A hydraulic hand pump
is usually used to
tighten G-nuts
28. What is the correct name
of the equipment shown
in the illustration?
a. Pedestal drill
29. What is the correct name
of the part highlighted in
the illustration?
a. Turbocharger
30. What is the correct name
of the part highlighted in
the illustration?
a. Connecting rod
31. What is the correct name
of the part highlighted in
the illustration?
a. Piston rod
32. What is the correct name
of the part highlighted in
the illustration?
a. Camshaft
33. What is the correct name
of the part highlighted in
the illustration?
a. Piston
34. What is the correct name 48. Why did the Second
of the part highlighted in Engineer wish to make a
the illustration? monthly allotment?
a. Crosshead a. The Second Engineer
wished to make an
35. What is the correct name allotment because he was
of the part highlighted in married
the illustration? 49. With reference to engine
a. Crankshaft room operations, what
does the term "Stand By"
36. What is the correct name mean?
of the part highlighted in a. "Stand By" means that
the illustration? the engineers should be
a. Exhaust valve ready to respond to bridge
requirements.
37. What is the correct name 50. Select the option which
of the part highlighted in best describes the primary
the illustration? duty of a watch-keeping
a. Exhaust valve engineer?
a. The primary duty of a
38. What is the correct name watch-keeping engineer is
of the part highlighted in to maintain constant
the illustration? surveillance of the main
a. Fuel injector engine and auxiliary
39. What is the correct name machinery
of the tool in the 51. Under what
illustration? circumstances may a
a. Monkey wrench watch-keeping engineer
40. What is the correct name normally undertake other,
of the tool shown in the non-watchkeeping duties?
illustration? a. When they have been
a. Water Pump Pliers properly relieved of their
41. What is the correct name watch-keeping duties.
of the tool shown in the 52. What action should be
illustration? taken by the
a. Flat file watchkeeping engineer if
the running machinery is
42. What is the correct name operating at slightly high
of the tool shown in the temperature but
illustration? everything else appears
a. Adjustable wrench ok?
43. What should the cadet be a. It should be brought to
aware of when using a the attention of the Chief
needle gun? Engineer so that remedial
a. The Cadet should be action can be decided
aware of the dangers upon.
associated with using a 53. What does the Chief
needle gun Officer want the First
44. What should the Fitter be Engineer to do?
asked to do? a. The Chief Officer wants
a. The Fitter should be the First Engineer to
asked to check the level empty the starboard bilge
of hydraulic oil in the in No. 5 hold
header tank 54. What does the term
"Dead Ship" mean?
45. What will happen when a. "Dead Ship" means that
the ship arrives in the machinery and boilers
Rotterdam? are inoperational due to
a. The ship will receive fuel lack of electrical power
and diesel oil bunkers 55. What would the First
46. What will the cadet Engineer require?
expect to find in the a. The First Engineer would
engine room store? require an inspection of
a. The Cadet will expect to the heating coils
find machinery spare
parts in the engine room 56. When should the watch-
store keeping engineer inform
47. What will the cadet find the bridge that the main
in the maintenance engine is ready for
manual? manoeuvring?
a. The Cadet will find a a. Once the engine is
lubricating chart in the properly prepared and
maintenance manual tested and the engine
room is correctly manned
57. Which of the options
given is one of the main
responsibilities of a a. Pyrotechnics are the items
watch-keeping engineer?
a. To inform the Chief
Engineer of any situations
that cannot be controlled
during the watch
58. Which of the options
represents the best action
to take when an item of
machinery, which
normally operates in
automatic mode, is
operated in 'manual'
mode?
a. Monitor the operation of
the machinery on a
frequent basis.
59. Why did he study the
contract in detail before
signing it? Why did he
study the contract in
detail before signing it?
a. He studied the contract in
detail before signing it
because he wanted to
know his duties
60. Why did the new Cadet
want to go to the
messroom?
a. The new Cadet wanted to
go to the messroom to
become acquainted with
the officers
61. How would pirates
attacking a ship be
communicated to another
ship?
a. "My ship is under attack
by pirates"
62. How would you report
containers with dangerous
goods lost overboard?
a. "My vessel has lost
containers with dangerous
goods of IMDG
Class….in position…."
63. In ship's stability what is
understood by the term
"In stable equilibrium"?
a. Stable equilibrium means
the buoyancy force
upwards and the force of
weight downwards are
equal and G and B are in
the same vertical line
64. What do you understand
by the initials: EPIRB?
a. This means: Emergency
Position Indicating Radio
Beacon
65. What does the word
"pyrotechnics" mean?
which are capable of self-
contained chemical
reactions for the
production heat, light,
smoke and/or sound
66. What is "DRAUGHT", in
the figure?
a. Draught is indicated by
D, in the figure
67. What is "UNDER KEEL
CLEARANCE", in the
figure?
a. Under Keel Clearance is
indicated by C, in the
figure
68. What is the meaning of
the medical term
"Hypothermia"?
a. Hypothermia is the
condition when the core
temperature of the body is
lower than normal
69. What is understood by the
term "Marine Pollution"?
a. Marine Pollution means
that the marine
environment is
contaminated by harmful
or unacceptable liquids,
substances or particles
70. What should be a correct
form of response to the
question: What is the
weather in your position?
a. The correct form of
response would be to give
the wind force and
direction, the range of
visibility and the sea
state.
71. What should the Third
Officer do, if he finds
something missing from a
lifeboat?
a. If he finds something
missing from a lifeboat,
the Third Officer should
notify the Chief Officer
72. What would be the
correct form of response
to the question: What is
the visibility in your
position?
a. The correct form of
response would be:
Visibility in my position is
two hundred meters
73. What would be the
correct form of response
to the question: What
kind of assistance do you
require?
a. The correct form of
response would be: My
vessel has a fire in the
accommodation and we
require fire-fighting
assistance
b.
74. What would be the
correct method to report
to other ships in the
vicinity that a person has
fallen overboard from
your vessel?
a. "Vessel "name" has lost a
person overboard in
"position….."
75. What would be
understood by the
message "A yacht has
capsized in heavy seas"??
a. The message means the
yacht has been overturned
in heavy seas
76. What would the Master
require of the Chief
Officer?
a. The Master would
required the Chief Officer
to organize a lifeboat drill
77. What would you call the
wreckage of a yacht
floating in the sea?
a. Flotsam
78. Which is the correct term
given to the company
providing stores and
provisions to a ship in
port?
a. The ship chandler
79. Which of the following
answers would most
appropriately describe
shell plating damage to
the vessel?
a. "My vessel has sustained
damage to shell plating
below the waterline in
way of No. 3 cargo hold,
starboard side"
80. With regard to radar,
what would be a correct
form of response to the
question: What range
scale are you using?
a. The correct form of
response would be: "I am
using the 12 mile range
scale"
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