Reviewer 1

An indication of excessive soot accumulation on boiler water tubes and economizer surfaces is due to
_______.
high feed water temperature
high stack temperature
lower feed water flow
low stack temperature

2. The effect of too much heating in the fuel oil of main engine is ______.
A. high exhaust gas temperature
B. high corrosion attack
C. stuck plunger and barrel
D. sublimation

3. Too high exhaust gas temperature in all cylinders is caused by the following except ______.
charged air pressure is too low
charged temperature is too high
overload engine
stuck-up fuel injection pump

4. Throttling a burner air register on an auxiliary boiler could result in ________.

smoky boiler operation
decreased fuel consumption
improve fuel combustion
fewer soot deposits

5. A pneumercator is an instrument used to indicate ______.

phosphates in boiling water
micro ohms in condensate
air pressure in the diesel engine starting circuit
tank fluid level

6. When maneuvering, you discover heavy smoke coming from the turbocharger casing.
What action should you take first?
Check the cooling water temperature
Check for an exhaust leak
Notify the bridge and ask to shut engine down
Check the air filter for dirt

7. Which of the following type of electric light is used in oil tanker pump room?
Acid proof
Shock proof
Flame proof
Water proof

8. If two compressors must be operated in parallel in order to maintain the box temperature, a careful watch
should be kept on the ______.
expansion valves of both evaporator coils
discharge pressure gauges of both compressors
oil levels in both compressor crankcases
suction pressure gauges of both compressors
9. Not properly vented main engine jacket cooling water can __________.
cause scaling
cause overheating
easily cool the engine
lower main engine power
10. A change in engine speed is required before a governor is able to make a corrective movement of fuel
rack. This aspect of governing is commonly expressed as a percent and is known as _______.
governor promptness
speed droop
isochronous governing
governor sensitivity

11. The most critical time during bunkering is when _________.

hoses are being disconnected
final topping off is occurring
doses are being blown down
you first start to receive fuel

12. A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an “x” fashion, is called
a ______________.
towing wire
breast wire
cross wire
scissor wire

13. When a vessel is entering or leaving a port, record of engine speed is kept in the ____________.
Official logbook
Deck rough log
Engine rough log
Bell book

14. The patches where rust have been removed should be wiped clean before paint is____________.
applied
replied
supplied
complied

15. Which of the following is a riveted joint in which the ends of the connected members are brought
into metal-to-metal contact by grinding and pulling tight by clips or other means before the rivets
are driven?
Cup
Collar
Close butt
Club foot
16. In case of accident ________ the risk of sinking, all effective measures shall be taken to steer
clear of the fairway to avoid ________ the traffic?
Involved/impeding
Involving/to impede
Involving/impeding
Involved/to impede
17. What is the curve representing vertical sections parallel to the central longitudinal vertical plane of
the bow end of a ship?
Brace
Breast hook
Bow spirit
Bow lines
18. A pump room is suspected of accumulating gases after a ventilation machinery breakdown.
Where should the combustible gas indicator case be placed when testing the pump room?
In the middle level of the pump room
In the lower level of the pump room
In the upper level of the pump room
On the deck outside of the pump room

19. As soon as the ship is berthed, you should lower the gangway and stretch a net _____________.
Over
Besides
Underneath
Near

20. Which of the following is a support of a wood or metal shaped to fit the object which is stowed upon it?
Companion way
Counter
Cradle
Cordage

21. Calls, announcement and conversations from one station to another on board should be as brief as
possible and consistent with ________.
loud
good message
understandable
D. intelligibility

22. The sound level of the speaker on MF/HF radiotelephony is adjusted through _________.
RF-Gain
trickle knob
cannot be adjusted
AF-Gain

23. What is the recommended connection between antenna and VHF?

Three vain cable connection
Coax cable connection
Band cable connection
Single vein cable connection

24. The best action to do if main engine slows down and the cause is not detected immediately is to ____.
inform the second engineer
inform the chief engineer
inform bridge immediately
inform the master

25. You hear on radiotelephone the word “SECURITE” spoken three times. This indicated that .
A. a message of an urgent nature about the safety of a ship will follow
B. a message about the safety of navigation will follow
C. you should secure your radiotelephone
 D. the sender is in distress and request immediate assistance

26. Wire antenna of 12 meters long is probably _________.

an inmarsat-antenna
None of the above
a VHS-antenna
a MF/HF-antenna

27. A legal type VHF-antenna has a length of _________

A. 7 meters
B. 1 meter
C. 3.5 meters
D. 10 meters

28. The typical daylight frequencies for long distance transmission are located in the _________
A. 4 or 6 MHz-band
B. 16 or 22MHz-band
C. 8 or 12 MHz-band
D.24-26 MHz-band

29. Which VHF channel should be used for internship navigation safety communications?
A. Ch. 13
B. Ch. 12
C. Ch. 06
D. Ch. 16

30. The measured temperature indicates the _________.

A. level of heat intensity
B. rate of heat transfer from one substance to another
C. total heat of substance
D. total heat contained in the system

. 31. If the temperature of the fuel oil entering is too low, the burners will _______.
require more fuel for atomization
produce smoke white
require more excess air for combustion
produce heavy black smoke at any load condition

. 32. Fuel oil enters the main engine cylinder through _______.
fuel oil injector
plunger and barrel
oil spill valve
starting valve

33. The replacement piping for diesel high pressure fuel systems must be the same length and
diameter as the original piping to _______.
use existing support and braces
avoid unnecessary parts inventory
keep torsional vibration constant
maintain specified injection characteristics
 34. The lower water seal on a diesel engine wet cylinder liner must allow for liner axial movement.
This seal is most commonly a _______.
neoprene O-ring
flexible metallic seal ring
soft copper gasket
precision ground flange joint

. 35. Maximum rated horsepower of a diesel engine is attained _______.

at the speed of maximum torque
when the engine RPM is pulled down by overload
at 50% of rated engine RPM
at rated engine RPM

36. 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

37. Which combination of the main shaft segment listed below, that are located furthest from the main
engine, are connected by the inboard stern tube shaft coupling?
Line shaft and stern-tube shaft
Thrust shaft and stern tube shaft
Stern-tube shaft and tail shaft
Line shaft and thrust shaft

38. The function of seal cages, or lantern rings installed in the centrifugal pump boxes, is to _______.
distribute the sealing liquid within the stuffing box
lubricate the packing
seal air from entering along the shaft
cool the shaft

39. The degree of fuel atomization in a diesel engine cylinder depends primarily on _______.
the size of the holes in the fuel nozzle
timing of the pump
shape of the combustion chamber
supply pressure to the pump

40. A material used to protect the internal parts of air compressor from solid particles which can be sucked
along with fresh air is called _______.
intake filter
air cleaner
paper cartridge
unloader

41. The amount of fuel delivered by a unit injector is controlled by the _______.
rack position
engine position
main spring
camshaft
42. Which of the listed conditions can lead to cavitation in a centrifugal pump?
Vapor pockets formed in the suction flow system
Rough casing volute surface
Heavy fluid in the flow system
Worn wearing rings

43. When maintenance is undertaken at sea, the engine personnel shall take precaution to ____.
sudden roll of the ship
empty the bilges
fill fuel service tank
ballast tanks

44. Which of the following centrifugal pump components converts the liquid velocity to pressure?
Eye
impeller
Volute
Electric motor

45. Differential needle valves used in fuel injectors are directly closed by _______.
cam action
fuel oil pressure
firing pressure
spring force

46. The ‘breaking-up’ of fuel as it enters a diesel engine cylinder is known as _______.
airification
atomization
vaporization
gasification

47. The minimum delivery pressure required for diesel engine fuel oil injection depends primarily on the _
__.
duration of the combustion period
degree of cylinder air turbulence
firing pressure in the engine
compression ratio of the engine

48. A leak of intake valve of 2-stage compressor at the 2nd stage will cause high _______.
1st stage pressure
compressor pressure
2nd stage pressure
intercooler pressure

49. When securing a centrifugal type distillate pump, which of the listed step should be carried out first?
Trip the three way dump valve
Close the pressure gage isolation valves
Secure the casing vapor vent line
Secure the stuffing box sealing water line

50. Regarding jerk-type fuel pumps as used on some auxiliary diesel engines, the delivery cutoff point is
controlled with a _______.
check valve in the guide
spill port for leak off
delivery valve spring
helical groove on the plunger
 51. In a diesel engine, the main bearings are used between the __________.
A. connecting rod and the crankshaft
B. wrist pin and the connecting rod
C. camshaft and the engine block
D. crankshaft and the engine block

52. Fuel is admitted to a diesel engine cylinder through the __________.

A. intake valves
B. carburettor
C. exhaust ports
D. injector nozzles

53. A scored diesel engine cylinder liner will cause __________.

A. high firing pressure
B. abnormally high cooling water temperature
C. rapid wearing of piston rings
D. combustion gases in the cooling water

54. As engine RPM is increased from idle speed to full load speed, which of the conditions listed will
decrease?
A. Compression ratio
B. Air/fuel ratio
C. Compression pressure
D. Lube oil pressure

55. Cold weather starting of a diesel engine may be made easier by __________.
A. decreasing the compression ratio
B. using a special fuel having a high ignition temperature
C. increasing the starting air supply
D. heating the jacket water

56. An overspeed trip serves to __________.

A. stop the engine by cutting off the cooling water supply
B. stop the engine by closing the air intake and/or fuel supply
C. slow the engine to idle speed
D. slow the engine to just below maximum speed

57. Camshafts are usually driven by timing gears or __________.

A. push rods
B. chain drives
C. rocker arms
D. flywheels

58. Scavenging in a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine occurs during the __________.

A. last part of the exhaust stroke, and the first part of the intake stroke
B. last part of the intake stroke only
C. early part of the injection stroke only
D. early part of the power stroke

59. What preventive maintenance should be done frequently to diesel engine starting air receivers?
A. Drain the accumulated moisture.
B. Test the relief valves.
C. Watch the temperature to prevent fluctuations in pressure.
D. Clean the interior to remove oil
60. If the back clearance of a piston ring is excessive, __________.
A. compression pressure in the cylinder will be higher
B. carbon will accumulate behind the ring
C. combustion gases will penetrate beneath the ring land
D. piston side thrust will be increased

61. The bore of a diesel engine cylinder describes the __________.

A. swept volume of the cylinder
B. inside diameter of the cylinder
C. piston displacement in the cylinder
D. length of the piston stroke

62. The easiest way to locate a defective diesel engine exhaust valve is by __________.
A. taking compression readings
B. inspecting the valves visually
C. comparing exhaust pyrometer readings
D. listening to the engine

63. The process of supplying a diesel engine cylinder with air at a pressure greater than
atmospheric is called __________.
A. scavenging
B. super-aspirating
C. air injection
D. supercharging

64. The exhaust system for a turbocharged diesel engine functions to __________.
A. power the aftercoolers
B. power the turbocharger
C. reduce the cylinder scavenge effect
D. cool the turbocharger

65. In a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the process of scavenging begins as the __________.
A. piston nears and passes TDC
B. latter part of the downstroke
C. piston passes BDC
D. early part of the downstroke

66. When any low pressure distilling plant is operated with less than the designed vacuum,
the __________.
A. heat level rises
B. heat level drops
C. capacity increases
D. scale formation decreases

67. The lowest temperature required to cause self-sustained combustion of a substance independent of any
outside source of ignition is called __________.
A. explosive range
B. flash point
C. ignition temperature
D. combustion temperature

68. Differential pressures can be measured with the use of a __________.

A. diaphragm type gage
B. pressure transducer
 C. manometer
D. all of the above

69. A centrifugal pump produces flow with a resulting discharge head by energy conversion.
It is typical for the energy conversion to follow the order of __________.
A. mechanical energy to kinetic energy to potential energy
B. mechanical energy to potential energy to kinetic energy
C. potential energy to mechanical energy to kinetic energy
D. kinetic energy to mechanical energy to potential energy
70. A compound gage is used to measure __________.
A. temperature and pressure
B. humidity and temperature
C. pressure and vacuum
D. pressure and humidity
71. Regarding the low pressure evaporator steam control orifice in the live steam supply line,
the steam at the outlet of the orifice if not properly conditioned will be developed as __________.
A. desuperheated steam
B. superheated steam
C. saturated steam
D. poor quality steam
72. The boiling point of water in an open container at sea level is 212°F. If the pressure on the
open container is decreased, the boiling point will __________.
A. increase
B. decrease
C. increase and then decrease
D. decrease and then increase
73. Water ballast placed in a tank that has been crude oil washed rinsed, but not water rinsed, shall be
regarded as _______.

crude oil
clean ballast
dirty ballast
segregated ballast
74. Which of the following terms is used to indicate that the addition of heat will result in a
temperature change?
A. Latent heat
B. Sensible heat
C. Sublimation heat
D. Critical point heat
75. Which of the following modes of heat transfer does NOT require any physical contact
between a warmer and a cooler substance?
A. Radiation
B. Conduction
C. Natural convection
D. All of the above
76. 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 __________.
A. fusion
B. vaporization
C. condensation
D. sublimation
77. The heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance one degree is
called its __________.
A. specific heat capacity
B. latent heat
C. entropy
D. adiabatic heat
78. Mechanical energy in transition is referred to as __________.
A. horsepower
B. work
C. heat
D. velocity

79. Thermal energy is commonly referred to as __________.

A. heat
B. power
C. horsepower
D. foot-pound
80. The harmful effect of sulfur present in the boiler fuel is that it _______.

form of corrosive acids when mixed with water

frequently clogs fuel strainers
causes excessive smoke and soot when firing at low rates
does not readily mixed with oxygen
81. A flue gas analysis is performed to determine the __________.
A. percentage of nitrogen by volume
B. correct air/fuel ratio for efficient combustion
C. carbon content of the fuel being burned
D. specific heat of combustion products
82. The purpose of shroud bands secured to the tips of the turbine blades is to __________.
A. stiffen the blades to reduce vibration
B. increase blade resistance to moisture in steam
C. assist in maintaining radial clearances
D. strengthen the blade root fastenings
83. Steam supplied to the main propulsion turbine is __________.
A. saturated steam
B. superheated steam
C. desuperheated steam
D. wet steam
84. A boiler safety valve must be capable of __________.
A. remaining open until all pressure in the steam drum is relieved
B. remaining open until a preset pressure drop occurs
C. opening gradually above a designated pressure
D. closing with a chattering motion to free scale deposits from the seals
85. A high percentage of carbon dioxide in boiler flue gas indicates __________.
A. carbonized burner tips
B. too much excess air
C. contaminated fuel oil
D. nearly complete combustion of fuel oil
86. In a reaction turbine, the fixed blades function to __________.
A. decrease steam velocity
B. increase steam velocity
 C. prevent turbulence
D. produce turbulence
87. Foaming in boiler water is caused by __________.
A. neutral water
B. acidic contamination
C. high boiler water alkalinity
D. low boiler water alkalinity
88. One function of burner atomization steam is to __________.
A. maintain a constantly high fuel pressure
B. prevent overheating of the atomizer when secured
C. maintain a constantly high fuel temperature
D. impart swirling motion to the oil for efficient combustion
89. A sudden increase in boiler water hardness or chloride content could indicate __________.
A. a leaking condenser tube
B. evaporator priming
C. bilge water leaking into the makeup feed tanks
D. All of the above

90. The main feed check valve functions to __________.

A. check pressure pulsations in the feed line
B. prevent backflow of water from the boiler in the event of feed pump failure
C. provide feed pump positive discharge head
D. reduce feed pump discharge pressure loading
91. Downcomers installed in water-tube boiler functions to __________.
A. distribute feedwater within the water drum
B. decrease the end point for moisture carryover
C. cool the tubes adjacent to the burner throats
D. ensure proper circulation to the water wall headers
92. In a water-tube boiler, circulation is caused by the difference in the __________.
A. area and length of the water tubes
B. densities within the circulating water
C. heights of the boiler drum
D. angle of inclination of the tubes
93. Shrouding on impulse turbine blading is held in place by __________.
A. seal welding
B. circumferential dovetails
C. peening the tenons
D. locking keys
94. A light brown haze issuing from the boiler smoke stack generally indicates __________.
A. dirty fuel atomizers
B. good fuel combustion
C. too much fuel pressure
D. a high firing rate
95. As steam accomplishes work in an engine or turbine, the pressure of the steam is reduced because it
__________.
A. diminishes in volume
B. becomes saturated again
C. expands in volume
D. becomes superheated again
96. The greatest single overall steam plant and boiler efficiency loss results from __________.
A. Heat lost in the main condenser
 B. Poor heat transfer in feedwater heaters
C. Mechanical losses in the atomization process
D. Permanent poor combustion in the boiler

97. Excess air must be provided to an operating boiler to allow for __________.
A. complete combustion of fuel
B. fluctuations in boiler steam demand
C. heat losses up the stack
D. All of the above
98. Dissolved and suspended solids in boiler water are kept at minimum levels by __________.
A. using only volatile chemicals
B. frequently blowing down the boiler
C. treating the boiler water with phosphates
D. the introduction of oxygen scavenging chemicals
99. When too much excess air is supplied to an operating boiler, the __________.
A. heat loss will be reduced
B. heat loss will be excessive
C. flame will impinge on the burner cone
D. flame will be in a deep red color
100. Fuel oil atomizers are used in boilers to __________.
A. control the temperature of fuel entering the furnace
B. control the amount of air entering the furnace
C. mix air and fuel together
D. break fuel oil into a fine spray