Met 2
Met 2
ANS: A
2. When reading electrical motor controller diagrams, it helps to know that _____
A. current paths in the control circuit are drawn as heavy lines and in the power circuit as
lighter lines
B. current paths in the power circuit are drawn as heavy lines and in control circuit as lighter
lines
C. circuits subject to 500 volts or greater are drawn as heavy lines and below 500 volts as
lighter lines
D. circuits subject to 500volts or greater are drawn as light lines and below 500 volts as
heavy
ANS: B
ANS: C
4. Large cable sizes are formed as individual conductors that may be comprised of several
smaller strands to
ANS: B
D. second electromagnet
ANS: C
7. Which of the following precautions should you take when securing propulsion generators
and motors for an extended period of time?
A. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their contacts and circulate air through the units.
B. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their contacts and discharge carbon dioxide into
the units to keep them dry.
C. Lift the brushes from commutator collector rings and use the built-in heater to prevent
moisture accumulation.
D. Lift the brushes from commutator collector rings and circulate cool dry air through the
units.
ANS: C
8. The direction of magnetic flux changes when the direction of current is reversed.
a. True
b. False
ANS: A
ANS: B
12. If a Motor is not rotating in the E/R, you will carry out the following Checks (multiple choice,
3 Questions of same type but Options were different)
ANS: ALL
ANS: B
15. Which of the listed precautions should be taken when cleaning the internals of a motor with
compressed air?
A. Open the machine on both ends so as to allow the air and dust to escape.
B. Be certain that the circuit breaker is opened and tagged on the feeder panel.
ANS: A B & C
ANS: C
ANS: D
ANS: C
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23. Silicon diodes designed for a specific reverse breakdown voltage, become useful as an
electronic power supply voltage regulator, called _____________
ANS: D
24. Which of the following statements best describes the material known as varnished cambric?
ANS: B
25. A synchronous motor maintains synchronism with the rotating field because
ANS: B
26. The part of a fuse that melts and opens the circuit is made of
ANS: D
A. True power
B. Lead
C. Inductive
D. Reactive
ANS: D
29. If current reverses, the magnetic field also reverses; true (or) false
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a. TRUE
b. FALSE
ANS: B
33. Which of the listed precautions should take while cleaning poly phase motor internals with
compressed air? (Multiple ans)
B. Be certain that the circuit breaker is opened, tagged as the feeder panel
ANS: A B & C
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41. Which of the following physical character does around rotor induction motor possess that
squirrel cage motor does not
A. Slip rings
B. End rings
C. A centrifugal clutch
D. End plates
ANS: A
42. Which of the following conditions will occur when solenoid coil burns out of a cargo winch
with an electrical brake.
A. The brake will be set by spring force.
B. The motor will over speed and burns out
C. The load suspended by the cargo boom will fail
D. Nothing will happen; the winch will continue to operate normally
ANS: A
43. A low voltage protection circuit is used in electric motor starting equipment to
A. Trip circuit contractor when the motor over speed due to low voltage
B. Trip circuit contractor when the motor develops short circuit due to low voltage
C. Allows the motor to restart automatically on restoration of voltage without manual
resetting
D. Prevent motor from restarting automatically
ANS: D
44. Determine the order of doping in transistor (from high to low)
A. collector, base, emitter
B. Emitter, collector, base
C. Base, emitter, collector
D. collector, emitter, base
ANS: B
45. The opposition to the magnetic lines of force in magnetic is called
A. Resistance
B. Reluctance
C. Impedance
D. Inductance
ANS: B
46. Factors varies potential of a PN junction depend on (multiple ans)
A. Type of semiconductor material
B. Amount of doping
C. Temperature
D. None
ANS: A B & C
48. A poly phase motor driving engine room pumps fails to start, checks
A. Insulation is open
B. No restriction for movement of motor /pump
C. Check overload relay trip
D. Battery fully charged
ANS: A B & C
49. Poly phase motor fails to start, precautions to take before checking
A. Isolate motor
B. Remove fuse
C. Post caution sign
D. Ensure starter/motor terminals are live
ANS: A B & C
50. Which of the following statement is true (*)
A.PNP & NPN are different transistors
B. Emitter, base and collector are basic elements
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54. The induced voltage across a stationary conductor in a steady magnetic field is zero. (*)
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
ANS: A
55. Which of the listed devices is used to measure pressure and convert it to an electrical signal?
A. -Transducer
B. -Reducer
C. -Transformer
D. Rectifier
ANS: A
56. In three phase electrical equipment, the immediate action in the event of fuse blowing in one
of the phases would be
a. to replace with a fuse of correct rating
b. to replace fuses on all three phases
c. to try to repair the fuse
d. to investigate the fault that led to blowing the fuse
ANS: D
57. Which of the capacity has dielectric constant of 1.0000?
Dielectric material is one that reduces the electrostatic force when placed between charges.
60. Tightly knit metal braid wire can be used with a printed circuit board when
A. Conductor flexibility is required
B. De-soldering components in the circuit
C. Electrically produced magnetic fluxes would cause inaccuracies in adjacent components
D. Reactance in the circuit must be kept to a minimum
ANS: B
61. Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon controlled rectifier?
A. To provide DC power for a main propulsion motor.
B. For use as a voltage reference diode.
C. For sensing flame in an automated burner.
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A. The variables in digital systems are fixed quantities and the variables in analog systems
are continuous quantities.
B. There are no basic differences between the two systems.
C. Analog devices are superior in accuracy compared to digital devices.
D. Operations in a digital device are performed simultaneously.
ANS: A
71. While starting a main propulsion synchronous motor, the ammeter pegs out at maximum
and then returns to the proper value after synchronization. This indicates that the
A. Motor has started properly.
B. Field windings are grounded.
C. Slip rings are dirty.
D. Power transmission cables are grounded.
ANS: A
72. When the current through the coil of an electromagnet reverses, the direction of the magnetic
field also reverses.
a. True
b. False
ANS: A
73. A magnetic blowout coil in a DC motor controller contact or functions to
A. Open contact rapidly.
B. Reduce contact wear.
C. Adjust opening spring tension.
D. Provide "snap-action" in the contactor.
ANS: B
74. In a PNP transistor, the p-regions are
A. Emitter and Base
B. Base and Collector
C. Emitter and Collector
D. Emitter, Base and Collector
ANS: C
76. In refer compressor what are the readings we are entering in logbook
A. S.W temp
B. S.W Pressure
C. Condenser temp
D. Condenser leak
ANS: A B & C
79. With reference to a Data Logger for a refrigeration system, which of the following
parameters should be monitored?
A. Room temperature.
B. Liquid Line temperature.
C. Recharge temperature.
D. Solenoid valve operation.
ANS: A B & D
80. With reference to a Data Logger for a refrigeration system, which of the following
parameters should be monitored?
A. Sea water temperature and pressure.
B. Condensing temperature
C. Refrigerant leakage
D. Evaporating temperature
ANS: A B & D
81. AC circuits possess characteristics of resistance, inductance, and capacitance. The capacitive
reactance of a circuit is expressed in
A. ohms
B. mhos
C. henrys
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D. farads
ANS: A
82. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in____________.
(A) series with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(B) parallel with the load and in series with the meter movement
(C) parallel with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(D) series with the load and in series with the meter movement
ANS: A
83. Brushless generators are designed to operate without the use of ___________.
(E) brushes
(F) slip rings
(G) commutators
(H) all of the above
ANS: D
84. Which of the following physical characteristics does a wound-rotor induction motor
possess that a squirrel cage motor does not?
ANS: A
85. The current at which a magnetic-type overload relay tends to trip may be decreased
by raising the plunger further in to the magnetic circuit of the relay. This
action_________.
(A) reduces magnetic pull on the plunger and requires more current to trip the relay
(B) reduces magnetic pull on the plunger and requires less current to trip the relay
(C) increases magnetic pull on the plunger and requires more current to trip the relay
(D) increases magnetic pull on the plunger and requires less current to trip the relay
ANS: D
86. Protection against sustained overloads occurring in molded-case circuit breakers is
provided by a/an _________.
(A) over voltage release
(B) thermal acting trip
(C) thermal overload relay
(D) current overload relay
ANS: B
87. Which of the listed logic gates is considered to be a BASIC building block (basic logic
gate) used in logic diagrams?
(A) NAND
(B) OR
(C) NOR
(D) All of the above.
ANS: B
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88. When choosing a battery for a particular application, major consideration should be
given to the battery's
(A) amp-hour capacity
(B) terminal polarity
(C) stability under charge
(D) ambient temperature rise
ANS: A
ANS: B
90. The electrical energy necessary to transmit a person's voice over a sound-powered
telephone circuit is obtained from ____________.
(a) dry cell batteries
(b) the ship's service switchboard
(c) the emergency switchboard
(d) the speaker's voice
ANS: D
ANS: D
92. The freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid battery will be
_____________.
(a) higher than in a discharged battery
(b) lower than in a discharged battery
(c) the same as in a discharged battery
(d) higher than in a discharged battery, but the specific gravity will be less
ANS: B
93. Which of the following represents the accepted method of cleaning dust and foreign
particles from electrical equipment while limiting damage to electric components?
(A) Carefully wiping off the components with a soft cotton rag.
(B) Blowing a high velocity stream of compressed air rapidly across the component
(C) Using a vacuum cleaner to remove debris from the components.
(D) Using carbon tetrachloride as a cleaning solvent to clean the components.
ANS: C
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94. Regarding an AC generator connected to them am electrical bus; as the electric load and
power factor vary, a corresponding change is reflected in the generator armature
reaction. These changes in armature reaction are compensated for by the
_____________.
ANS: B
95. In an induction motor, rotor currents are circulated in the rotor by _______
ANS: C
96. An electrical device which prevents an action from occurring until all other required
conditions are met is called a /an ___________.
(A) limit
(B) monitor
(C) modulator
(D) interlock
ANS: D
97. A circuit breaker and a fuse have a basic similarity in that they both _______
ANS: B
98. The electrolyte in a lead-acid storage battery consists of distilled water and
_____________.
ANS: C
99. The full torque electric brake on an electric cargo winch functions to _____________.
(a) act as a backup brake in the event the mechanical brake should fail
(b) automatically hold the load as soon as current to the machine is shut off
(c) automatically govern the lowering speed of the load
(d) automatically govern the hoisting speed of the load
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ANS: B
100. When troubleshooting most electronic circuits, "loading effect" can be minimized
by using a voltmeter with a/an ___________________.
(a) input impedance much greater than the impedance across which the voltage is being
measured
(b) input impedance much less than the impedance across which the voltage is being
measured
(c) sensitivity of less than 1000 ohms/volt
(d) sensitivity of more than 1000 volts/ohm
ANS: A
101. An electric tachometer receives the engine speed signal from a _______________.
(a) small generator mounted on the engine
(b) bimetallic sensing device
(c) stroboscopic sensing device
(d) vibrating reed meter generating a voltage proportionate to engine speed
ANS: A
ANS: B
ANS: A
ANS: C
105. Low horsepower, polyphase, induction motors can be started with full voltage by
means of ___________.
(a) compensator starters
(b) autotransformer starters
(c) across-the-line starters
(d) primary-resistor starters
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ANS: C
106. Moisture damage, as a result of condensation occurring inside of the cargo winch
master switches, can be reduced by __________________.
(a) installing a light bulb in the pedestal stand
(b) coating the switch box internals with epoxy sealer
(c) venting the switch box regularly
(d) using strip heaters inside the switch box
ANS: D
ANS: C
ANS: A
ANS: B
110. Which of the damages listed can occur to the components of a winch master
control switch, if the cover gasket becomes deteriorated?
(a) Overheating of the winch motor.
(b) Contamination of lube oil.
(c) Sparking at the winch motor brushes.
(d) Rapid corrosion of switch components.
ANS: D
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ANS: B
ANS: C
113. SOLAS regulations state that a normal source for emergency loads and power on
a cargo vessel must be supplied from ____________.
(a) emergency generator supply to the emergency switchboard
(b) emergency generator supply to the main switchboard
(c) battery supply to the main switchboard
(d) ship's service generator via the emergency switchboard
ANS: D
114. A storage battery for an emergency lighting and power system must have the
capacity to _____________.
a. close all watertight doors twice
b. open all watertight doors four times
c. open and close all watertight doors in six consecutive cycles within a 20 second period
d. none of the above
ANS: A
115. SOLAS regulations require emergency diesel engine starting systems to have
sufficient capacity to provide power for at least ____________.
A. three continuous starting sequences
B. six consecutive cranking cycles
C. nine repeated starts under load
D. twelve cranking periods of 5 seconds
ANS: B
ANS: D
117. While on watch in the engine room at sea with only one ship's service shaft
generator on line, the entire plant suddenly blacks out without warning. After restoring
power, the cause for this casualty could be attributed to which of the following faults?
A. The micro switch at the generator speed trip vibrated open, allowing the main breaker to
open via the under voltage trip.
B. Someone pushed the trip button to the "shore power" breaker.
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ANS: A
ANS: C
119. The basic control action of a magnetic amplifier depends upon _____________.
(a) variations in the load capacitance
(b) changes in inductance
(c) type of core material
(d) construction of the core
ANS: B
120. The seven segment arrangement for numerical display on consoles, test meters
and other applications can be either ________________.
(a) UJT or BJT
(b) BCD or OCD
(c) JFET or IGFET
(d) LED or LCD
ANS: D
121. A silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) is a solid state device used to change
________________.
(A) DC to AC and control relatively low load current
(B) AC to DC and control relatively high load current
(C) DC to AC and control relatively high load current
(D) AC to DC and control relatively low load current
ANS: B
122. Which of the following conditions will occur if the solenoid coil burns out on a cargo
winch with an electrical
brake?
(a) The brake will be set by spring force.
(b) The motor will over speed and burn up.
(c) The load suspended from the cargo boom will fall.
(d) Nothing will happen; the winch will continue to operate as usual.
ANS: A
123. Which of the listed battery charging circuits is used to maintain a wet cell, lead-acid,
storage battery in a fully charged state during long periods of
disuse?
(a) Normal charging circuit
(b) Quick charging circuit
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ANS: C
124. The full torque electric brake on an electric cargo winch functions to
A. -act as backup brake in the event the mechanical brake should fail
B. -automatically hold the load as soon as current to the machine is shut off
C. -automatically govern the lowering speed of the load
D. -automatically govern the hoisting speed of the load
ANS: B
125. An electric tachometer receives the engine speed signal from a
A. -small generator mounted on the engine
B. -bimetallic sensing device
C. -stroboscopic sensing device
D. -vibrating reed meter generating a voltage proportionate to engine speed
ANS: A
129. In the event of a power failure during cargo loading operations, the movement of
an electric powered cargo winch will be stopped by
A. -a manual override switch
B. -the weight of the load on the boom
C. -a spring set brake
D. -a hand operated band brake
ANS: C
131. The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 hertz, AC generator is controlled by the
A. -prime mover speed
B. -exciter output voltage
C. -load on the alternator
D. -number of poles
ANS: B
132. Which of the following statements represents the main difference between a relay
and a contactor?
A. -Contactors control current, relays control voltage.
B. -A relay is series connected and contactor is parallel connected.
C. -Contactors can handle heavier loads than relays.
D. -Contactors are made from silver and relays are made from copper.
ANS: C
134. Which of the damages listed can occur to the components of a winch master
control switch, if the cover gasket becomes deteriorated?
A. -Overheating of the winch motor.
B. -Contamination of lube oil.
C. -Sparking at the winch motor brushes.
D. -Rapid corrosion of switch components.
ANS: D
137. A direct current passing through a wire coiled around a soft iron core is the
description of a simple
A. -magnetic shield
B. -electromagnet
C. -piezoelectric device
D. -electromagnetic domain
ANS: B
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138. The use of four diodes, in a full-wave bridge rectifier circuit, will
A. -provide unidirectional current to the load
B. -allow a very high leakage current from the load
C. -convert direct current to alternating current
D. -offer high opposition to current in two directions
ANS: A
140. The method used to produce electron emission in most vacuum tubes is known as
A. -photoelectric emission
B. -secondary electric emission
C. -cold cathodic electric emission
D. -thermionic emission
ANS: D
141. Which of the listed devices is used to measure pressure and convert it to an
electrical signal?
A. -Transducer
B. -Reducer
C. -Transformer
D. -Rectifier
ANS: A
144. The device that most commonly utilizes the principle of electromagnetic induction
is the
A. -diode
B. -transformer
C. -transistor
D. -rheostat
ANS: B
145. A tubular fuse should always be removed from a fuse panel with
A. -a screwdriver
B. -a pair of insulated metal pliers
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147. Which of the motors for the devices listed below is fitted with an instantaneous
overload relay?
A. -Fan
B. -Pump
C. -Winch
D. -Machine tool
ANS: C
148. Which of the following statements concerning an analog device and a digital
device is correct?
A. -The variables in digital systems are fixed quantities, and the variables in analog systems
are continuous quantities.
B. -There are no basic differences between the two systems.
C. -Analog devices are superior in accuracy compared to digital devices.
D. -Operations in a digital device are performed simultaneously.
ANS: A
150. When choosing a battery for a particular application, major consideration should
be given to the battery's
A. -amp-hour capacity
B. -terminal polarity
C. -stability under charge
D. -ambient temperature rise
ANS: A
152. Voltage generator by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus by
means of
A. -brushes on a commutator
B. -brushes on slip rings
C. -slip rings on a commutator
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155. As a general rule, the first troubleshooting action to be taken in checking faulty
electric control devices is to
157. The state of charge of a lead acid storage battery is best indicated by the
A. -testing of the individual cell voltages
B. -ampere hour capacity of the battery
C. -specific gravity of the electrolyte
D. -total cell voltages
ANS: C
158. The first requirement for logical troubleshooting of any system is the ability to
A. -collect all available data on a casualty
B. -recognize normal operation
C. -identify the probable cause of a symptom
D. -isolate the faulty component
ANS: B
159. The load sharing characteristics of two diesel generators operating in parallel are
mostly dependent on their governor
A. -load limit settings
B. -idle speed settings
C. -speed limit settings
D. -speed droop settings
ANS: D
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160. The open circuit voltage of a fully charged lead-acid battery cell is
A. -1.5 v
B. -1.8 v
C. -2.0 v
D. -2.3 v
ANS: C
161. In an AC generator, direct current from a separate source is passed through the
windings of the rotor
A. -by means of slip rings and brushes
B. -by means of a commutator
C. -by means of rotating bar magnet
D. -to minimize the danger of arc over
ANS: A
162. A delayed-action fuse is most frequently used in which of the listed circuits?
A. -lighting circuit
B. -motor circuit
C. -electric heater circuit
D. -radar circuit
ANS: B
163. Which of the listed procedures should be carried out to prevent moisture damage
to electrical apparatus during extended periods of idleness?
A. -fill the motor housing with CO2 to inert the space
B. -strap silica gel around the commutator
C. -place heat lamps in the motor housing
D. -cover the equipment with a canvas tarpaulin
ANS: C
164. A fuse of recommended current and voltage ratings that blows often should be
replaced only with a fuse of
A. -the same ratings
B. -higher ratings
C. -higher current and lower voltage rating
D. -lower current and higher voltage rating
ANS: A
166. The freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid battery will be
A. -higher than in a discharged battery
B. -lower than in a discharged battery
C. -the same as in a discharged battery
D. -higher than in a discharged battery, but the specific gravity will be less
ANS: B
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167. To repair a small electrical motor that has been submerged in saltwater, you
should
A. -wash it with fresh water and apply an external source of heat
B. -renew the windings
C. -send it ashore to an approved service facility
D. -rinse all electrical parts with a carbon tetrachloride cleaning solvent and then blow dry
the motor with compressed air
ANS: A
169. Which of the listed precautions should be taken when cleaning the internals of a
motor with compressed air?
A. -open the machine on both ends so as to allow the air and dust to escape
B. -be certain that the circuit breaker is opened and tagged on the feeder panel
C. -be certain that the air is clean and as dry as possible
D. -all of the above
ANS: D
173. Alternative current circuits develop resistance, inductance and capacitance. The
inductance of a coil is expressed in
A. -ohms
B. -mhos
C. -henrys
D. -farads
ANS: C
175. The insulation resistance of electric equipment and machinery should be tested for
the lowest normal insulation values
A. -immediately after shutting down the machine
B. -every time the brush rigging is adjusted
C. -immediately after starting up the machine
D. -every 30 days whether the machine is in use or not
ANS: A
176. High vacuum diodes, gas-filled diodes, and germanium semiconductor diodes
may all be used as
A. -potentiometers
B. -rectifiers
C. -power sources
D. -photocells
ANS: B
178. Which of the following devices will prevent a DC generator from becoming
motorized? (If AC generator means Ans C)
A. -overcurrent relay
B. -motorization trip
C. -reverse power relay
D. -reverse current relay
ANS: D
181. The main difference between an electron tube and a transistor is the
A. -type of function they can perform
B. -reaction of electron flow through a gas or vacuum in a transistor
C. -reaction of electron flow through a semiconductor when placed in a tube
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182. A generator has been exposed to water and is being checked for its safe
operation. Therefore, it is necessary to
A. -check for shorted coils with a growler
B. -take moisture readings with a hydrometer
C. -test insulation values with a megger
D. -ground the commutator, or slip rings and run it at half load for 12 hours
ANS: C
183. Before testing insulation with a meg ohmmeter, the windings of large machines
should be grounded for about 15 minutes just prior to test, because the
A. -static charge of the machine may give a false reading
B. -armature will have a greater number of leakage paths
C. -insulation may be damaged
D. -insulation may be covered with moisture
ANS: A
A. -overspeed trip
B. -thermal overload relay
C. -three-pole safety switch
D. -magnetic blowout coil
ANS: B
186. Most three-phase induction motors used for driving engine room auxiliaries are
started by
A. -resistor starters
B. -across-the-line starters
C. -impedance starters
D. -reactor starters
ANS: B
190. The electrician reports to you that he has obtained low (but above 1 megohm)
megger readings on the windings of a deck winch motor. Upon checking the records of
that motor, you find the readings have consistently been at the same level the last six
years. You should, therefore, recommend that the
A. -motor be replaced
B. -windings be dried
C. -windings be cleaned
D. -readings are acceptable
ANS: D
192. Adding resistance in series with the field winding of a DC shunt motor without a
load, will cause the motor speed to
A. -increase
B. -decrease
C. -remain the same
D. -fluctuate rapidly
ANS: A
194. Capacitors are used on the output of the power supply in today's consoles to
196. In testing a three-phase delta winding for an open circuit using a meg ohmmeter,
you must
A. -test each phase with all connections intact
B. -measure the voltage across the open connections while testing
C. -test the windings as parallel groups to avoid short circuiting
D. -open the delta-connections to avoid shunting the phase being tested
ANS: D
198. mercury filled thermometers should never be used to determine the temperature
of the battery electrolyte because accidental breakage of the thermometer can cause
A. -severe sparking and explosions
B. -rapid oxidation of battery plates
C. -contamination of the electrolyte
D. -corrosion on the battery terminals
ANS: A
200. When charging lead-acid batteries, the charging rate should be reduced as the
battery nears its full charge to
A. -prevent damaging battery plates
B. -allow equalization of cell voltages
C. -reduce lead sulfate deposits
D. -increase lead peroxide formation
ANS: A
201. Regarding an induction motor, the power developed by the rotor automatically
adjusts itself to
A. -power required to drive the load
B. -speed required to drive the load
C. -current flow in the motor stator
D. -torque developed by the rotating field
ANS: A
ANS: B
204. The winding resistance of a coil can be increased by _______ the number of turns
or using a ______ wire.
A. increasing, thicker
B. decreasing, thicker
C. increasing, thinner
D. decreasing, thinner
ANS: C
205. The most common source of excitation for synchronous motors is a/an
_____________.
(A) low voltage battery
(B) motor attenuator set
(C) DC exciter generator
(D) AC supply
ANS: C
206. On an engine throttle control system, the aux control circuits are provided with
devices to prevent excessive over travel of the pilot valve by the synchronous motor
these devices are called.
A. overlap sensor
B. limit switch
C. over travel relay
D. proximity switch
ANS: B
208. The method used to produce electron emission in most vacuum tubes is known as
A. Photo electric emission
B. Secondary electric emission
C. Cold cathodic electric emission
D. Thermionic emission
ANS: D
ANS: C
ANS: B
ANS: C
212. Which of the following statements comparing transistors and vacuum tubes is
correct?
A. Both transistors and vacuum tubes have a cathode that must be heated to give off
electrons.
B. A vacuum tube must have a heated cathode, where transistors do not.
C. Neither transistors nor vacuum tubes require heat for electrons to flow.
D. The anode of both transistors and vacuum tubes must be heated to give off electrons.
ANS: B
213. Electric and electro-hydraulic steering gear motors are required by Coast Guard
Regulations (46 CFR) to be _________.
A. protected by a circuit breaker set at 125% and a thermal overload device
ANS: D
New Questions
1. What happens to the strength of electromagnetic field when current passing through an
inductor is halfed?
A. ¼
B. ½
C. 2
D. 4
ANS: A
ANS: A B & D
ANS: B
ANS: A
ANS: A
ANS: A
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ANS: A B D E & F
ANS: D
ANS: A
ANS: A
13. If in an electromagnetic coil current is ½ then its energy stored will be?
a. ¼
b. ½
c. Twice
d. No change
ANS: A
14. For half wave rectifier ripple factor is? (for full wave- 0.482)
a. 1.41
b. 1.21
c. 131
d. 1.51
ANS: B
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ANS: C
ANS: A B & E
ANS: C
ANS: A
ANS: B
ANS: B
ANS: A
ANS: A
ANS: B & C
24. Limit switch E/n throttle ---> limits pilot v/v moment
ANS: C
26. Which of the following will prevent a DC generator from becoming motorized?
a. Overcurrent relay
b. Motorization trip
c. Reverse power relay
d. Reverse current relay
ANS: D
27. For leading power circuits which of the following can be used?
a. Shunt capacitors only
b. Shunt reactors only
c. Either shunt capacitors or shunt reactors
d. Neither shunt capacitors nor shunt reactors
ANS: B
28. To repair a small electric motor which was submerged in saltwater, you should
a. Wash it with f.w and apply an external source of heat.
b. Renew the windings
c. Send to ashore to an approved service facility
d. Rinse all electrical parts with a carbon tetrachloride cleaning solvents and then blow dry
the motor with compressed air
ANS: A
ANS: C
30. Fuses replaced in series with thermal trip type ckt breakers are used for?
a. Time delay protection
b. Short ckt protection
c. Short duration surge protection
d. Sustained overload protection
ANS: B
31. To prevent the race of DC series, motor what arrangement should make?
e. Always start at heavy load
f. Use a strong series weak shunt compound DC motor
g. Use a weak series strong shunt compound DC motor
h. All
ANS: A
ANS: C
33. Across the line starters are used with AC motors to provide
a. Reduced starting current
b. Regulated starting current
c. High starting torque
d. Controlled starting acceleration
ANS: C
ANS: A
ANS: C
36. Which of the following is true about star delta starters (mcq)
a. Popular bcoz relatively inexpensive
b. Gives lower starting current than DOL
c. Can only be used with induction motor delta connected in supply voltage
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ANS: B C & D
37. Which of the following are true for shipboard storage batteries?
a. Construction should be so as to prevent emission of spray
b. If voltage is above 200v insulation stands must be used
c. The deck below the cells should be protected with acid resisting or alkaline resisting
materials
d. Battery banks above 2 kw should be kept in battery room only
e. Emgy batteries should never be stored in battery room
ANS: A C & D
ANS: A
39. Which statement is true for reactor starter for electrical motor
a. Minimal reduction in starting torque available
b. Starting current is limited in proportion to voltage
c. Advantage of this method is its low cost in comparison to other starters
d. In reactor starter, a Coil with iron core is connected in parallel with motor during starting
ANS: B & C
40. Which statement is true about any soft starters used in electrical motor
a. Soft starters are based on semiconductors
b. Used to control the stopping of motor
c. Use of soft starters initially result in lower motor torque
d. Soft starters progressively increase motor voltage with causing torque or current peak
ANS: A B & C
41. Voltage generator by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus by means
of
a. Brushes on commutator
b. Brushes on slip rings
c. Slip rings on commutator
d. Direct connection from stator
ANS: D
42. Which of the following are true about a temp measuring ckt employed in in a data
logger system?
1. A Wheatstone bridge can be used in conjunction with a Wheatstone bridge induction
thermometer
2. Thermometer is energized using a constant current source and voltage developed is
measured in potentiometer type method
3. Inductance of thermometer will change with change in temp
a. 1 only
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b. 2 only
c. 1 & 2 only
d. 1 & 3 only
e. 2 & 3 only
ANS: D
ANS: A B D & F
44. Which of the following are benefits of modifying ward Leonard control system by
replacing motor set with a thyristor speed controller
a. Enhanced speed regulation by making the motor acceleration uniform
b. Increases efficiency of system especially lightly loaded
c. Reduces the overall cost
d. Reduces system maintenance
e. Increases operating speed range of system
f. Reduces overall space required
ANS: B C D & F
45. Arrange the following in correct sequence foe achieving correct KW sharing when an AC
generator is paralleled with live bus bar and generator has some owe factor as others in
system
1. Synchronize the incoming generator in terms of voltage, frequency and phase.
2. Trim voltage of the machine which has/ have lower load current to increase excitation
3. Increase speed on incoming machine while lowering than that of others connected to
system
4. Adjust machine voltage to keep overall system efficiency ready.
5. Adjust the governor control switch on main switch board to increase the fuel to its prime
mover
a. Adc
b. Aebc
c. Aecb
d. Aec
e. Adbc
f. Acbd
ANS: D
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ANS: C D &E
47. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to a Synchro scope? (MCQ)
A. One of the coils in the armature is fed through an Inductor while the other is fed through
a Resistor.
B. The rotating armature has two coil windings parallel to each other.
C. The coils produce a two-phase rotating field.
D. One of the coils in the armature is fed through a Capacitor while the other is fed through
an Inductor.
E. The field produced by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed
relative to the voltage of the bus-bar supply.
ANS: A Only
48. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to incorrect synchronization of
Alternators?
a. If incoming supply voltage is higher than that of bus bar, the alternator will start drawing
power from bus bar and start motoring.
b. If incoming supply voltage is lesser than that of bus bar, the alternator will start drawing
power from bus bar and start motoring.
c. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on low
frequency on synchronization.
d. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on high
frequency on synchronization.
e. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will cause
overloading and potential black out.
f. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will cause
low current to flow from alternator and alternator will run on low load.
ANS: B & E
ANS: C
50. Mercury filled thermometer should never be used to determine the temp of the battery
electrolyte bcoz accidental breakage of thermometer can cause
a. Severe sparking and explosions
b. Rapid oxidation of battery plates
c. Contamination of the electrolyte
d. Corrosion of battery terminals
ANS: A
ANS: B
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A. Electrolyte decreases
B. Gassing increases
C. Don’t remember
D. Don’t remember
ANS: B
53. Which statements are true of starts used for electric motor. Mcq
a. Rheostat starting can be used with slip ring motors
b. Frequency convertor cannot be used as stator
c. Soft stator is made of semiconductor
d. Advantage of Reactor start is their relatively low cost
ANS: A C & D
54. Max full wave rectifier efficiency possible by two diodes from a sinusoidal wave is
(Half wave is 40.6%)
a. 80.2
b. B.82.1
c. C.81.2
d. None of the above
ANS: C
ANS: B
ANS: C
ANS: D
a. Amp hr. efficiency of alkaline battery is high than lead acid battery
b. Watt hr. efficiency of alkaline is more than lead acid battery
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ANS: C
ANS: C
60. Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon controlled
rectifier?
A. To provide DC power for a main propulsion motor.
B. For use as a voltage reference diode.
C. For sensing flame in an automated burner.
D. To eliminate power supply hum.
ANS: A
ANS: C
62. Which of the following method used for biasing a BJT in integrated circuits is considered
independent of transistor beta?
A. Fixed biasing
ANS: B
63. Large cable sizes are formed as individual conductors that may be comprised of several
smaller strands to
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ANS: A
64. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to a Synchro scope?
a. One of the coils in the armature is fed through a Capacitor while the other is fed through
a Resistor.
b. The coils produce a three-phase rotating field.
c. The rotating armature has two coil windings perpendicular to each other.
d. The field produced by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed
relative to the frequency of the bus-bar supply.
e. The coils produce a single-phase rotating field
ANS: C D & E
65. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to incorrect synchronization of
Alternators?
a. If incoming supply voltage is higher than that of bus bar, the alternator will start
drawing power from bus bar and start motoring.
b. If incoming supply voltage is lesser than that of bus bar, the alternator will start drawing
power from bus bar and start motoring.
c. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on low
frequency on synchronization.
d. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on high
frequency on synchronization.
e. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will cause
overloading and potential black out.
f. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will cause
low current to flow from alternator and alternator will run on low load.
ANS: B & E
a. as an RF amplifier
b. as stereo amplifier
c. in communication sound equipment
d. as distortion generator
ANS: A
ANS: B
68. Which of the following is/are necessary precaution(s) for paralleling an AC Generator
with live bus bars?
I. Generator frequency should be close to but slightly lower than bus bar frequency
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B.I, II and IV
C. I, II and III
D. II and IV only
ANS: D
ANS: A
A. as an RF amplifier
B. as stereo amplifier
C. in communication sound equipment
D. as distortion generator
ANS: A
ANS: A
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ANS: A B D E & F
73. For a given line voltage, four heating coils will produce maximum heat when connected
in
a. parallel
b. series
c. same heat in both the time
d. none of the above
ANS: A
ANS: C
ANS: A D & F
76. Which of the following statement is false for lead acid battery?
a. when discharge both positive and negative plate contain lead sulphate
b. when charged negative plate contain spongy lead
c. when charged positive plate lead per oxide
d. when discharge electrolyte undergoes no chemical reaction
ANS: D
77. which of the following prevents moisture condensation in a weather deck switch board
SURE
1.installing light bulb in pedestal stand
2.coat internal of switch box With epoxy sealed
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a. 2 and 4
b. only 4
c. 1,2,3,4
d. 3 and 2
ANS: B
ANS: A B C D & E
79. Which of the following is true with regards to use regenerative braking in a reversible
pole change multispeed type AC induction motor? (Multiple choice question)
a. Regenerative braking is used in conjunction with the friction pad
b. regenerative braking is used as four quadrant control
c. . A motor in one direction can act as generator by reversing its direction through a
controller
d. this method returns converts some of the kinetic energy back into chemical energy and
feeds into the power supply.
e. the power supply needs to be disconnected when motor comes to rest or the motor will turn in
opposite direction.
ANS: A C D & E
ANS: C
ANS: D
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ANS: A
ANS: B
84. When tow generators are running in parallel and field of one of them is weakened too
much then it will SURE
a) deliver large share of the total load
(b) deliver small share of the total load
(c) run in the opposite direction
(d) run as a motor in the same direction
ANS: D
85. Which of the following are true about a temp measuring ckt employed in in a data
logger system
1. A Wheatstone bridge can be used in conjunction with a Wheatstone bridge induction
thermometer
2. Thermometer is energized using a constant current source and voltage developed is
measured in potentiometer type method
3. Inductance of thermometer will change with change in temp
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 & 2 only
d. 1 & 3 only
e. 2 & 3 only
ANS: D
86. The basic control action of a magnetic amplifier depends upon _____________.
(a) Variations in the load capacitance
(b) changes in inductance
(c) type of core material
(d) construction of the core
ANS: B
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ANS: C D & E
ANS: C
89. Which of the following is/are necessary precaution(s) for paralleling an AC Generator
with live bus bars?
I. Generator frequency should be close to but slightly lower than bus bar frequency
II. Generator voltage should be equal to bus bar voltage
III. Current in generator circuit should be less than bus bar current
IV. Generator voltage should be in phase with bus bar voltage
ANS: D
ANS: D
ANS: A
93. the amount of current needed for full protection in case of iccp system for a particular
ship will be most affected by
ANS: A B C & D
94. which of the following consider to be the safest protection from static electricity
discharge when connecting or disconnecting cargo hose and metal arms?
ANS: C
96. In properly biased npn transistor most free electron from emitter
ANS: D
ANS: C & D
a. Coherent
b. Collimated
c. Monochromatic
d. all the above
ANS: D
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ANS: A
100. 3 phase insulated earth system one of the path contact with hull
a.earthed
b.short crt or grounded
c. a and b
d.none of the above
ANS: A
ANS: D
ANS: B
ANS: D
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ANS: C
105. while doping the semiconductor is adding impurities, why it is called impurities
a.it change the crystal structure of the semiconductor
b.it change the chemical free semiconductor
c.it prevent the flow of free electrons
ANS: A
106. wound rotor motor changing the speed torque characteristic control and speed
control purpose
ANS: C
ANS: D
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ANS: D
109. capacitor and resistor connected in series with the sine wave generator frequency
is set so that the capacitor reactance is equal to the resistance and thus equal amount of
voltage appears across each component, what happen when frequency. What happens
if the frequency is increased?
a. Voltage across the resistor became higher than voltage in the capacitor
b. voltage across the capacitor became higher than voltage in the resistor
c. voltage across capacitor remain same as the voltage across the resistor
d. cannot determine
ANS: A
a. high voltage
b. fewer cell needed for same voltage
c. full charge for long time
d. less expensive
ANS: C
111. 3 phase, if it is connected insulated neutral earth system to the ship hull
short crt
a. earth fault
b. both a and b
c. neither a or b
ANS: A
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a. short crt
b. earth fault
c. both a and b
d. neither a or b
ANS: B
a. Fuse
b. overload Alarm
c. overload trip
d. power failure alarm
ANS: D
a. doping
b. biasing
c. alloying
d. none of the above
ANS: A
ANS: A
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116. A control action which produces a corrective signal relative to the length of time
the controlled variable has been away from the set point, is known as
a. Integral action
b. Proportional action
c. Rate action
d. Derivative action
ANS: A
117. What happens to the amount of energy stored in the electromagnetic field when
the current through an inductor is cut in half?
ANS: A
ANS: D
a. Is distortion free
b. Consists of positive half cycle only
c. Is like the output of a full wave rectifier
d. Comprises short duration current pulses
ANS: B
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120. Which of the following are not appropriate precautions to be taken prior to the
overhaul of the motor on a ship?
A. iv and vi
B. i and ii
C. i and v
D. ii and iv
E. iii and vi
ANS: D
ANS: C
122. Which of the following is / are true about earthing of high voltage installations?
a. High voltage installations should not be earthed at the star point of the generator
b. Neutral earthing resonance can be used for earthing high voltage installations
c. The value of the NER is usually selected to limit current to the full load current value
d. NERs can be substituted with earthing arrangements at circuit breakers in high
voltage installations to achieve the same effect
ANS: B & C
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ANS: D
124. The negative plate of a nickel cadmium battery after discharge consists of
__________
a. Nickel hydroxide
b. Cadmium hydroxide
c. Potassium hydroxide
d. Cadmium
ANS: B
125. Which of the following is / are true about regulation concerning shipboard storage
batteries?
ANS: A C & D
126. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to Bi-metal strips? (MCQ)
a. Bi-metal strips are generally used for temperature sensing
b. During higher than normal current flows, the bi-metal strip will bend
c. Bi-metal strips are generally used for voltage regulations
d. Bi-metal strips are generally used as thermal elements in an over current protection
relay
e. Bi-metal strips are generally used for power control
ANS: A B C & D
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127. Which of the following system is normally used in high voltage (3.3 KV and
above) generation and primary distribution?
ANS: D
128. Which of the following protection devices are not provided for motors used in
operation of electro hydraulic steering gears?
a. Fuses
b. Overload alarm
c. Overload trip
d. Power failure alarm
ANS: C
129. Which of the listed devices may be installed on a large turbo electric alternating
current propulsion generator?
I. Temperature detector coils inserted in the stator slots for measuring stator
temperature
II. Electric space heaters to prevent condensation of moisture
III. A CO2 fire extinguishing system
A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. III only
E. I and III
ANS: A
a. Reverse biasing
b. Forward biasing
c. Crystal doping
d. Migration of mobile charge carriers
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ANS: D
a. An insulated distribution system needs two earth faults on two different lines to
cause a earth fault current
b. An earthed distribution system requires only one earth fault on one line to cause a
earth fault current
c. An insulated system is more effective in maintaining continuity of supply to
electrical equipment
d. None of the above
ANS: D
a. Drift
b. Diffusion
c. Recombination
d. All of the above
ANS: D
133. The purpose of a cage rotor winding placed on the rotor of a synchronous motor
is to
ANS: B
134. Which of the following is / are true of starters used for electric motors?
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ANS: C & D
ANS: C
136. Which of the following can cause “Grounds” occurring in electrical machinery as
a result of insulation failure?
A. I and II only
B. II and IV only
C. I, II and III
D. I, II and IV
E. I, II, III and IV
ANS: E
ANS: D
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Lamp #1 is connected between S line of live bus bars and S line of incoming alternator,
Lamp #2 is connected between R line of live bus bars and T line of incoming alternator,
Lamp #3 is connected between T line of live bus bars and R line of incoming alternator.
Which of the following is the right trigger for choosing the circuit breaker?
A. When lamp #1 is dark and lamp #2 and #3 are equally bright
B. When lamp #1 is dark, lamp #2 is low in brightness and lamp #3 is very bright
C. When all three lamps are equally bright
D. When all three lamps are dark
ANS: A
ANS: B
ANS: D
141. Maximum reverse voltage that can be applied to the PN Junction without damage is
termed as: -
a. Reverse bias voltage
b. Peak inverse voltage
c. Breakdown voltage
d. Zener voltage
ANS: B
ANS: D
ANS: D
ANS: C
ANS: C
146. If the pointer fails to come back to zero when the megger is not in use it means—
a) the megger is out of calibration
b) this is normal
c) the hairsprings are burnt out
d) the pointer is stuck
ANS: B
147. the power factor of an induction motor operating at full load is-
a) leading
b) lagging
c) unity
d) no change
ANS: B
148. In a 3 phase delta connection, the line current will be the product of phase current and
a) 1.501
b) 2.216
c) 1.414
d) 1.732
ANS: D
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149. The principal difference between a 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor and a single
phase induction motor is-
a) one is a split phase motor using a capacitor, while the other uses an inductor
b) one has a revolving field which drags the rotor slightly behind it, while the other runs in
step.
c) there is no difference
ANS: A
150. Which of the following devices are used for protection of AC propulsion motors and
generators?
a) jamming relays
b) low voltage release
c) timing relays
d) phase balance relays
ANS: D
151. 2 alternators are operating in parallel. If there is an increase in load and decrease in
voltage, the AVR will
a) cut out the field resistance
b) cut in the field resistance
c) cut in armature resistance
d) cut out armature resistance
ANS: A
ANS: B
ANS: D
ANS: D
ANS: B
ANS: C
ANS: D
ANS: A
159. If the resistance of a circuit is doubled and the applied voltage kept constant, the current
will-
a) increase 4 times
b) be doubled
c) cut into half
d) no change
ANS: C
b) increase in speed
c) reverse
d) rotate as before
ANS: C
161. Which of the following parts of an AC motor corresponds to the armature of a DC motor-
?
a) field coils
b) stator
c) rotor
d) armature
ANS: B
162. Which of the following parts of an AC motor corresponds to the field of a DC motor?
a) stator
b) the field coils
c) rotor
d) armature
ANS: C
ANS: B
ANS: B
ANS: B
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166. A megger is a—
a) hand cranked instrument for measuring current
b) hand cranked AC generator
c) hand cranked DC generator
d) meter for measuring thickness of insulation
ANS: C
167. When megger testing a new armature coil to ground-the readings should be at least-
a) 1 meg
b) 100 megs
c) 1000 megs
d) infinity
ANS: A
ANS: C
ANS: C
ANS: B
ANS: A
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ANS: D
173. For charging a lead acid battery, you allow a current to flow from an external EMF
source through the battery
a) in the same direction
b) in the reverse direction
c) current in same and reverse direction alternately.
d) none of above
ANS: B
174. A 2 pole alternator running at 3600 rpm can be paralleled with a 4 pole alternator
running at—
a) 3600 rpm
b) 1800 rpm
c) 900 rpm
d) 7200 rpm
ANS: B
ANS: C
ANS: B
ANS: D
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ANS: B
179. If an AC generator was slowed down, the following would happen within limits
a) voltage would increase
b) amperes would increase
c) frequency would increase
d) all of the above
ANS: B
ANS: D
ANS: D
182. After main power is restored, a timed sequential restart of motor-driven auxiliaries is
necessary to avoid:
a) Generator overload due to many motors starting at simultaneously
b) Overloading creating earth faults
c) Overvoltage due to current surges
d) Over-frequency due to overspeed of generator
ANS: A
183. A 3-phase induction motor is rated at 200 Amperes. Its initial direct- on-line starting
current will be approximately:
a) 100A
b) 200A
c) 50A
d) 1000 A
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ANS: D
184. An earth fault exists on the blue line of a 100 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:
a) An open circuit occurs between earth fault and both motors trip out
b) Both motors trip out on overload
c) A short circuit occurs between earth faults and the ventilation fan fuse blows
d) A short circuit occurs between earth fault and the bilge pump fuse blows
ANS: C
185. The insulation resistance (IR) to earth of a new galley hot-plate is measured to be 30
Mohm. When three identical hot-plates are tested together their combined IR will be:
a) 90 M ohm
b) 30 M ohm
c) 10 Mohm
d) 6 M ohm
ANS: C
186. A motor is protected by a thermal overcurrent relay. After tripping on overload it will not
be possible to reset the overcurrent relay because the:
a) Bimetallic strips need time to cool down
b) Starter isolator automatically applies an interlock
c) Oil dash-pot has also to be reset.
d) Line contactor spring also has to be reset
ANS: A
187. 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:
a) Line currents: 0 A, 150 A, 300 A. Trip condition: trip on overload.
b) Line currents: 75 A, 75 A, 75 A. Trip condition: no trip but speed falls.
c) Line currents: 150 A,150 A,150 A. Trip condition: fuses blow on short circuit.
d) Line currents: 0 A, 180 A, 180 A. Trip condition: trip on overload.
ANS: D
ANS: C
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189. If the A.C. line current in a generator is doubled, the heating effect in the stator windings
will be:
a) 4 times
b) Same
c) Half
d) Twice
ANS: A
190. When a large motor load suddenly is disconnected from the switchboard and the
generator is AVR controlled, the voltage will:
a) Initially fall, then reset to the set value.
b) Initially rise, then reset to the set value
c) Remain approximately constant, due to governor action.
d) Remain approximately constant, due to AVR action
ANS: B
191. Unloading a generator, it is necessary to gradually decrease the load in order to avoid:
a) Undue overload on the switchboard.
b) Undue overcurrent
c) Undue overspeeding.
d) Undue temperature rise.
ANS: C
ANS: A
193. Prior to synchronizing, the generator voltage and frequency are respectively controlled
by:
a) Speed governor and load power factor
b) Synchro scope and speed governor
c) Voltmeter and frequency meter
d) AVR and speed governor
ANS: D
194. For ideal synchronizing, the phase angle difference between the incomer e.m.f. and the
bus bar voltage should be:
a) 0°
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b) 30° behind
c) 90° lag
d) 30° ahead
ANS: A
195. During synchronizing, the incoming generator should be running slightly "fast"
compared to the bus bar frequency. This is to ensure that the:
a) Incomers reverse power trip is tested
b) Incomer picks up as a motor
c) Most rapid synchronizing action is achieved
d) Incomer picks up as a generator
ANS: D
196. The correct time to synchronize is usually taken to be when the synchro scope reaches
the "5 to 12" position. This to allow for:
a) Synchro scope pointer time lag
b) Circuit breaker operating time
c) Synchro scope error
d) Generator phase difference error
ANS: B
197. Generator 1 and 2 are working in parallel. Prime-mover 2 suffers a total fuel loss. The
likely outcome is:
a) No.2 generator trips on reverse power
b) Generator set 1 trips on reverse speed
c) No.1 machine overloads and trips out on overspeed
d) No.1 machine overspeeds and trips out on overload
ANS: A
198. You have just synchronized a second alternator onto the main switchboard, and want to
equally share the load between the "on" and incoming alternators. What would you do first?
a) Adjust voltage rheostat for the incoming alternator on the front of the switchboard
b) Lower the governor speed controller of the incoming alternator and increase the governor
speed controller of the alternator already on the switchboard
c) Trip the circuit breaker of the incoming alternator and check the voltage and speed
adjustments before trying again
d) Raise the governor speed controller of the incoming alternator and reduce the governor
speed controller of the alternator already on the switchboard
ANS: D
ANS: D
200. At which point do you engage the main circuit breaker of the incoming alternator when
paralleling two alternators?
a) With the pointer of the synchronoscope rotating fast and both synchronizing lamps flashing
on and off
b) In none of the mentioned alternatives
c) With the pointer of the synchronoscope at 0° (12 O'clock) and both synchronizing lamps
dark (off)
d) With the pointer of the synchronizer stopped at any position and both synchronizing lamps
bright (on)
ANS: C
201. 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?
a) Alternator frequencies are different and should be adjusted on the governor speed
controllers
b) Alternators are out of phase and should be tripped and paralleled again
c) One alternator has lost one of its phases
d) The alternators are not generating the same voltages and should be adjusted on
automatic voltage regulator rheostats
ANS: D
202. With two alternators running in parallel, you wish to stop one. The first step is to:
a) Remove the load from the alternator to be stopped
b) Make sure the load is evenly shared
c) Trip the main circuit breaker
d) Increase the frequency on the switchboard
ANS: A
203. You are paralleling two alternators and the pointer of the synchronoscope slowly stops
rotating and remains stopped in one position before the circuit breaker is closed. This would
indicate:
a) The frequency of the incoming alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard
b) The synchronoscope is not functioning properly and should be checked
c) The voltage of the incoming alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard
d) The incoming alternator is in phase with the switchboard, but the frequency is not the same
ANS: A
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204. A 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in operation for several weeks. Prior to
starting, insulation resistance readings are taken. The minimum acceptable insulation resistance
reading on the main stator winding to allow you to proceed with running the generator is:
a) 10 000 000 Ohms
b) 10 0000 Ohms
c) 10 000 Ohms
d) 10 00 Ohms
ANS: A
205. On regular inspections of alternator windings, it is found that windings are always
covered with a heavy oil film coming from the atmosphere surrounding the auxiliary engine.
After cleaning with an approved solvent, what do you do?
a) Take no additional action
b) Blank off intake air filters
c) Reinsulate the windings after each cleaning
d) Improve material of intake air filters
ANS: D
206. On routine daily inspection you notice that there is a light arcing between an alternator's
carbon brushes and rotor slip rings, with alternator operating at 70% load. Should you:
a) Increase the tension on the brushes
b) Reverse the polarity of the excitation voltage at the brush holder connection
c) Move the position of the brushes around the slip rings to find the correct neutral position
d) Check the surface of the slip rings, polish if necessary and bed in the brushes
ANS: D
ANS: C
208. If you alter the field excitation voltage of one alternator operating in parallel, this will
cause change in that alternators:
a) Reactive load (kVAR)
b) Frequency
c) None of the mentioned alternatives
d) Active load (kW)
ANS: A
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209. The automatic voltage regulator is used to control the output voltage of the alternator at
varying load conditions by:
a) Varying the excitation field strength by regulating excitation voltage/current
b) Regulating the voltage signal to the engine governor to regulate the speed to the desired
load condition
c) Supplying variable current to compounding and no load transformers in the alternator
stator winding circuit
d) all of the mentioned alternatives
ANS: A
210. The power requirements for the excitation winding/circuit for a 3-phase alternator
operating at rated output power are supplied by:
a) Independent battery supply
b) Independent power supply and rectifier unit
c) The main switchboard via a three phase rectifier
d) The alternators output itself via the automatic voltage regulator
ANS: D
211. A three phase alternator is connected singularly to the main switchboard. The
switchboard instruments show 440 Volts/950 amperes. With a power factor of 0.8 what will be
the kW load?
a) 215.9 KW
b) 418 KW
c) 334.4 KW
d) 579.2 Kw
ANS: D
212. Before taking insulation resistance readings of generator windings the automatic voltage
regulators should be isolated and all semiconductor short circuited or disconnected in order to:
a) Prevent charging of capacitive components within the automatic voltage regulator causing
false regulation when generator restarts
b) Prevent operation of automatic voltage regulator during insulation testing
c) Prevent damage to sensitive electronic components from high voltage tester
d) Protect insulation resistance tester from being damaged
ANS: C
ANS: C
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214. megger readings versus temperature – 1 mega ohm at 75 deg c is equivalent to how
much at 25 deg c.
a) 1 mega ohm -- no change
b) 30 mega ohms
c) 1.2 mega ohms
d) 0.7 mega ohms
ANS: B
ANS: C
ANS: D
ANS: D
5) In a Control Loop System, having Zero (0) Positive Real Values are called Unstable
6) Open loop function system having one zero with positive real value is called Non Minimum
phase function.
7) The value of open loop circuit 1.0 added with real value with curve Stable phase
9) In squirrel cage induction motor speed depends upon Speed of the rotating stator field
12) Tightly knit metal braid wire can be used with a printed circuit board when DE soldering
13) Break down diode effects are Zener effect, Avalanche effect and Reverse biased
14) Semiconductors failed to over current reason Low breakdown voltage and overheating
15) Series RLC voltage or impedance totals must be calculate by Voltage vectors.
16) A semiconductor is damaged by a strong current, because of (3 fill in the blanks) Short
18) A material having good no. of electron in outer most shell is called a Conductor
21) Voltage and impedance of R-L-C circuit was found by Phasor Diagram
22) A semiconductor having no impurities and having no lattice crystalline defect is known as
25) The rate of rise of current through an inductive coil is maximum at the rate of current flow
26) Diode circuit which is used to clip off signal voltage is called a Clipper Circuit
28) The direction of induced emf can be found with the help of Lenz Law
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30) For a given line voltage for heating coils will produce max heat when connected in Parallel
32) the value of VGS which makes ID current approximately zero is called Cutoff voltage
33) The output frequency of a full wave rectifier is twice or two times the input frequency
34) Breakdown diode can also be used as a Voltage regulator, Motor protection
35) In practice, earth is chosen as a place of zero electric potential because it has almost
constant potential
36) Current carried by each of the two long parallel conductors is doubled. If their separation is
39) The output voltage of their phase alternator is regulated by DC Voltage to the field
40) For a JFET small changes in drain current for a given change in gate to source voltage with
the drain to source voltage is referred to as Trans conductance & Pinch off voltage
41) If the barrier potential of a diode is exceeded, the forward current will be Maximum
FAQ NUMERICALS
1) A half wave rectifier has resistive load 500 Ω and rectifier-alternating voltage of 65V,
diode forward resistance is 50 Ω. Calculate the peak value of current?
Given: -
Vrms = 65V
RL = 500 Ω
RF = 50 Ω
Solutions: -
IM = VM / [RL + RF]
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IM = 65 X √2 / [500+50]
Answer: IM = 0.167A
2) What is the value of Z in series circuit where XL=9 Ω XC=5 Ω and R=8 Ω?
Solutions: -
Z= √ [R2 +(XL-XC)2]
Z= √ [82 +(9-5)2]
Answer: 8.944 Ω
3) Sine wave rms value 100V riding on 50 Vdc. Calculate maximum value of the resulting
waveform?
Given: -
Vrms = 100V
Vdc = 50V
Solutions: -
Vrms = VM / √2
VM = 100 * √2
VM = 141.42V
Resulting waveform = VM + Vdc = 141.42 + 50 = 191.42V
Answer: Resulting waveform = 191.42V
4) The conductive loop of the rotor of a simple two poles, single phase generators at 400
rps. Calculate freq induced output voltage.
Given: -
Solutions: -
n = 120 f / p
f = 400 * 60 * 2 / 120 = 400 Hz
Answer: f = 400 Hz
5) Calculate the avg value of 12V peak sine wave for one complete cycle.
Given: -
VM = 12V
Solutions: -
Vavg = 0.637 * VM
Vavg = 0.637 * 12 = 7.644V
Answer: Vavg = 7.644V
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Solutions: -
At 30o C IR is 10/2 = 5 MΩ
Answer: 2.5 MΩ
Solutions: -
8) A fan is drawing 16KW at 800rpm. If the speed is reduced to 600 rpm the power drawn
by the fan would be?
Given: -
P1 = 16 KW
N1 = 800
N2 = 600
Solutions: -
[P1/P2] = [N1/N2]3
[16/P2] = [800/600]3
P2 = 6.75 KW
Answer: P2 = 6.75 KW
9) What is the maximum allowable primary current of 2 KVA step down transformer with a
four to one turns ratio is connected across a 440-volt line?
Solutions: -
I1 = 4.545 A
Answer: Primary current I1 = 4.545 A
10) If an AC motor is started and produces 25 horse power, the KW meter reading will
increase by
Solutions: -
1HP = 0.746 KW
25 HP = 0.746 * 25 = 18.65 KW
Answer: 18.65 KW
11) A three-phase alternator is operating at 450 volts with the switchboard ammeter
indicating 300 amps. The kw meter currently indicates 163.6 KW, with a power factor of
0.7. If the power factor increases to 0.8, the KW meter reading would increase by
____________.
Given: -
V = 450V
I = 300A
Cos ø = 0.8
Solutions: -
12) A turbocharger has a rated output of 1200 KW at 60 Hz, with a no load frequency 61.5
Hz. What is speed drop?
Solutions: -
13) A certain appliances 750 W. if it is allowed to run continuously for 15 days how many
KW-hours of energy does it consumes?
Solutions: -
14) If it takes 84J of energy to move a charge of 15C from one point to another. What is the
voltage between two points?
Given: -
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W = 84
Q = 15
Solutions: -
V = W/ Q = 84 / 15 = 5.60V
Answer: V = 5.60V
Given: -
R1 = 30 Ω
R2 = 50 Ω
R3 = 20 Ω
V = 20V
Solutions: -
R = R1 + R2 + R3 = 30 + 50 + 20 = 100 Ω
V = IR
I = V / R = 20 / 100 = 0.2A
Voltage drop on R2 = I * R2
= 0.2 * 50 = 10V
16) If resistance of any coil is 120 Ω. Calculate the resistance when its length is increased by
20% and its dia is increased by 50%.
Given: -
R1 = 120 Ω
L2 = 1.2 L1
D2 = 1.5D1
Solutions: -
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R = ΡL/A9
R2 = R1 * (A1 * L2) / (A2 * L1) = 120 * {() * 1.2 L1} / {() * L1}
Answer: R2 = 64Ω
17) What is the magneto motive force in a 75 turn coil of wire when are 4 amps of current
through it?
Given: -
N = 75
I=4
Solutions: -
MMF = N * I
= 75 * 4 = 300
Answer: 300 At
18) If it takes 35 Jules of energy to move a charge of 6C from one point to another. What is
the voltage between the two points?
Given: -
Q = 35
C=6
Solutions: -
Q=C*V
V = Q / V = 35 / 6 = 5.83V
Answer: V = 5.83V
19) Calculate the velocity of conductor if terminal voltage is 2.2V/m & the magnetic field
strength is 0.2T?
Given: -
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E = 2.2
L=1
B = 0.2
Solutions: -
E=B*L*v
Answer: v = 11 m/s
20) Calculate the frequency of the motor if the speed is 4800 rpm & no of poles are 2.
Given: -
n = 4800 rpm
p=2
Solutions: -
n = 120 f / p
f = 4800 * 2 / 120 = 80 Hz
Answer: f = 80 Hz
21) What is the power in a mili watt having resistance of 12Ω having a potential difference
of 3V?
Given: -
R = 12Ω
V = 3V
Solutions: -
V = IR
I = V / R = 3 / 12 = ¼ A
Answer: P = 750 mW
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Given: -
L = 40cm = 0.4 M
I = 20 A
B = 0.6
Ɵ = 30o
Solutions: -
F = B I L SinƟ
Answer: F = 2.4 N
23) Find the voltage of a motor of 200 rpm. When the flux changes from 1wb to 4 wb?
Given: -
N = 200
Solutions: -
E = N * (df/dt)
Answer: E = 600 V
24) Inductance is 6mh current go from 0.4 to 2.5 amps in 0.6 sec. calculate induced emf?
Given: -
L = 6 x 10-3 h
Solutions: -
E = L (di/dt)
Answer: E = 0.021 V
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25) The voltage induced across a certain coil is 150mV. A 100Ω resistor is connected to the
coil terminal. Calculate the induced current in mili amps?
Given: -
R = 100Ω
V = 150mV = 0.150 V
Solutions: -
V = IR
Answer: I = 1.5 mA
26) If the flux through 120 turns coil changes from 2wb to 6wb in one sec. what is the
voltage induced?
Given: -
N = 120
Solutions: -
E = N * (df/dt)
Answer: E = 480 V
27) A 20m wire carrying a current of 10 amps magnetic field of 0.3T with an angle of 40o
with vector B. find the magnitude of force?
Given: -
L = 20cm = 0.2 M
I = 10 A
B = 0.3
Ɵ = 40o
Solutions: -
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F = B I L SinƟ
Answer: F = 38.567 N
28) If the resistance of the wire is 15Ω, if the length is doubled and dia is one third then
resistance of wire is?
R1 = 15 Ω
L2 = 2 L1
D2 = 1/3 D1
Solutions: -
R = ΡL/A
= 15 * 2 / (1/3)2 = 270 Ω
Answer: R2 = 270 Ω
29) The resistors 40Ω, 50 Ω, 60 Ω are connected in series input 30V. calculate voltage drop
across 60Ω?
Given: -
R1 = 40 Ω
R2 = 50 Ω
R3 = 60 Ω
V = 30V
Solutions: -
R = R1 + R2 + R3 = 40 + 50 + 60 = 150 Ω
V = IR
I = V / R = 30 / 150 = 0.2A
Voltage drop on R3 = I * R3
= 0.2 * 60 = 12 V
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30) A half wave rectifier having resistive load of 600 Ω with supply voltage of 80V and
having forward resistance of 100 Ω. Calculate the peak current.
Given: -
Vrms = 80V
RL = 600 Ω
RF = 100 Ω
Solutions: -
IM = VM / [RL + RF]
IM = 80 X √2 / [600+100] = 0.1616 A
Answer: IM = 0.1616 A
31) A certain appliances 700 W. if it is allowed to run continuously for 36 days how many
KW-hours of energy does it consumes?
Solutions: -
32) Alfa particles enter an electromagnetic field where the electric intensity is 300V/m and
the magnetic induction is 0.200T. what is the velocity of Alfa particles?
Given: -
B = 0.200T
E = 300 V/M
Solutions: -
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33) What is the magneto motive force in a 100 turns coil of wire when there are 8A of current
through it?
Given: -
N = 100
I=8
Solutions: -
MMF = N * I
= 100 * 8 = 800
Answer: 800 At
Given: -
R1 = 20 Ω
R2 = 15 Ω
R3 = 25 Ω
V = 36V
Solutions: -
R = R1 + R2 + R3 = 20 + 15 + 25 = 60 Ω
V = IR
I = V / R = 36 / 600 = 0.6 A
Voltage drop on R3 = I * R3
= 0.6 * 25 = 15V
35) The inductors of inductance 3H and 2H are connected in series. The mutual inductance
between them is 2H, which is aiding. Calculate the effective inductance.
Given: -
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L1 = 3
L2 = 2
M=2
Solutions: -
Inductors are connected in aeries which aiding
L = L1 + L2 + 2M
L = 3 + 2 + (2*2) = 9
Answer: L = 9 H
36) The inductors of inductance 6H and 8H are connected in series. The mutual inductance
between them is 3H, which is aiding. Calculate the effective inductance.
Given: -
L1 = 6
L2 = 8
M=3
Solutions: -
Inductors are connected in aeries which aiding
L = L1 + L2 + 2M
L = 6 + 8 + (2*3) = 20
Answer: L = 20 H
37) Resistance of certain wire is 8Ω and second wire of the same materials are same temp
has a diameter half of the first wire and length is 3 times the first wire. Find the
resistance for second one.
Given: -
R1 = 8 Ω
L2 = 3 L1
D2 = 0.5 D1
Solutions: -
R = ΡL/A
= 8 * 3 / (0.5)2 = 96 Ω
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Answer: R2 = 96 Ω
Given: -
R = 45Ω
V = 3V
Solutions: -
V = IR
Answer: P = 200 m W
39) Alfa particles enter an electromagnetic field where the electric intensity is 600V/m and
the magnetic induction is 0.150T. what is the velocity of Alfa particles?
Given: -
B = 0.150T
E = 600 V/M
Solutions: -
Given: -
Solutions: -
n = 120 f / p
f = 600 * 60 * 2 / 120 = 600 Hz
Answer: f = 600 Hz
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41) Electron having energy of 35J having a charge of 7C. what is the voltage?
Given: -
Q = 35
C=7
Solutions: -
Q=C*V
V = Q / V = 35 / 7 = 5 V
Answer: V = 5 V
42) The armature resistance of a 200V DC machine has 0.5Ω of the full load armature
current is 50A. what will be the induced emf when machine act as
Given: -
R = 0.5 Ω
V = 200 V
I = 50 A
Solutions: -
For Generator E = V + (I * R)
For Motor E = V – (I * R)
43) electrons and protons of the same momentum enter normally into a uniform magnetic
field of flux density B. mass of the electron is me (m suffix e) and mass of the proton is
mp (m suffix p). if re (r suffix e) and rp (r suffix p) represents the radii of the path of the
electrons and the protons respectively. calculate the ratio re/rp. your answer should be
correct to 2 decimals
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Solutions: -
Charged particles describe an anti-clockwise circular path and magnetic force work
as centripetal force. Thus
Re / Rp = 1
Answer: Re / Rp = 1.00
44) the certain instrument power is 4W and resistance is 100Ω. Calculate the voltage?
Given: -
R = 100 Ω
P = 4W
Solutions: -
V = IR
I = V/R = V/100 A
P=V*I
4 = V * V/100 = V2/100
Answer: V = 20 V
45) Find the current flow through a light bulb from a steady movement of 1022 electrons in
one hour. Assume that the change of a single electron = 1.602x10-19
Given: -
n = 1022
e = 1.602x10-19
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Solutions: -
q = n * e = 1022 * 1.602x10-19
Answer: I = 0.445 A
46) The types of the system whose transfer function is given by (0 Decimal)
Answer: 1
Given: -
R = 120Ω
V = 3V
Solutions: -
V = IR
Answer: I = 25 mA
48) Find the current through a light bulb from a steady movement of 1022 electrons in 0.25
hours. Assume the charge of single electron = 1.602x10^-19 coulombs (correct to 3
decimal)
Given: -
n = 1022
e = 1.602x10-19
Solutions: -
q = n * e = 1022 * 1.602x10-19
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Answer: I = 1.780 A
49) The total secondary voltage in a center tapped full wave rectifier is 125 Vrms. neglecting
the diode drop the rms output voltage is?
Solutions: -
Output voltage without diode drop = Vrms / 2 = 125/2 = 62.5 V
Answer: Vdc = 62.5 V
Some formulas
Impedance (Z) = V / I
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5231 The full torque electric brake on an electric 5232 When troubleshooting most electronic
cargo winch functions to _____________. circuits, "loading effect" can be minimized
by using a voltmeter with a/an
___________________.
A. act as a backup brake in the event the A. input impedance much greater than the
mechanical brake should impedance across which the voltage is
fail being measured
B. automatically hold the load as soon as B. input impedance much less than the
current to the machine is shut off impedance across which the voltage is
being measured
C. automatically govern the lowering speed C. sensitivity of less than 1000 ohms/volt
of the load
D. automatically govern the hoisting speed of D. sensitivity of more than 1000 volts/ohm
the load
Ans: B Ans: A
5233 An electric tachometer receives the engine 5234 A semiconductor that decreases in
speed signal from a _______________. resistance with an increase in temperature
is known as a _____________.
A. small generator mounted on the engine A. resistor
B. bimetallic sensing device B. thermistor
C. stroboscopic sensing device C. diode
D. vibrating reed meter generating a voltage D. thermopile
proportionate to engine speed
Ans: A Ans: B
5235 Which of the listed devices may be installed 5236 Moisture damage, as a result of
on a large turboelectric alternating current condensation occurring inside of the
propulsion generator? cargo winch master switches, can be
reduced by __________________.
A. Temperature detector coils inserted in the A. installing a light bulb in the pedestal
stator slots for measuring stator stand
temperature.
B. A CO2 fire extinguishing system. B. coating the switch box internals with
epoxy sealer
C. Electric space heaters to prevent C. venting the switch box regularly
condensation of moisture.
D. All of the above. D. using strip heaters inside the switch box
Ans: D Ans: D
5237 The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 hertz, 5238 Any electric motor can be constructed to be
AC generator is controlled by the _____________.
_____________.
A. prime mover speed A. short proof
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5247 The device that most commonly utilizes the5248 A tubular fuse should always be removed
principle of electromagnetic induction is the from a fuse panel with _____________.
_____________.
A. diode A. a screwdriver
B. transformer B. a pair of insulated metal pliers
C. transistor C. any insulated object
D. rheostat D. fuse pullers
Ans: B Ans: D
5249 Which of the following statements concerning5250 The number of cells in a 12 volt lead-acid
analog and digital devices are correct? battery is ________________.
A. The variables in digital systems are fixed A. three cells
quantities, and the variables in analog
systems are continuous quantities.
B. There are no basic differences between the B. four cells
two systems.
C. Analog devices are superior in accuracy C. six cells
compared to digital devices.
D. Operations in a digital device are D. twelve cells
performed simultaneously.
Ans: A Ans: C
5251 The current at which a magnetic-type 5252 Protection against sustained overloads
overload relay tends to trip may be occurring in molded-case circuit breakers is
decreased by raising the plunger further provided by a/an __________.
into the magnetic circuit of the relay. This
action ___________.
A. reduces magnetic pull on the plunger and A. overvoltage release
requires more current to trip the relay
B. reduces magnetic pull on the plunger and B. thermal acting trip
requires less current to trip the relay
C. increases magnetic pull on the plunger and C. thermal overload relay
requires more current to trip the relay
D. increases magnetic pull on the plunger and D. current overload relay
requires less current to trip the relay
Ans: D Ans: B
5253 Regarding an AC generator connected to 5254 In an induction motor, rotor currents are
the main electrical bus; as the electric load circulated in the rotor by _____________.
and power factor vary, a corresponding
change is reflected in the generator
armature reaction. These changes in
armature reaction are compensated for
by the
_________
A. governor speed droop setting A. slip rings and brushes
B. voltage regulator B. an armature and brushes
C. balance coil C. inductive reaction of the rotating stator
field
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5263 The electrical energy necessary to transmit 5264 Which of the listed procedures should be
a person's voice over a sound-powered carried out to prevent moisture damage
telephone circuit is obtained from to electrical apparatus during extended
_____________. periods of idleness?
A. dry cell batteries A. Fill the motor housing with CO2 to inert the
space.
B. the ship's service switchboard B. Strap silica gel around the commutator.
C. the emergency switchboard C. Place heat lamps in the motor housings.
D. the speaker's voice D. Cover the equipment with a canvas
tarpaulin.
Ans: D Ans: C
5265 Which of the listed conditions is an5266 The freezing point of the electrolyte in a
advantage of a PN diode over a vacuum fully charged lead-acid battery will be
diode? _____________.
A. Longer life. A. higher than in a discharged battery
B. No warm up time. B. lower than in a discharged battery
C. Less delicate. C. the same as in a discharged battery
D. All of the above. D. higher than in a discharged battery, but the
specific gravity will be less
Ans: D Ans: B
5267 A shading coil used in an AC magnetic 5268 In a cartridge-type fuse, the metal element
controller, functions to _____________. is contained in a ___________________.
A. reduce vibration and noise in the contactor A. porcelain window
B. prevent flux buildup in the operating coil B. thermal cut out
C. eliminate arcing when the contacts close C. fiber tube
D. energize the operating coil and "pull in" D. flasher device
the contacts
Ans: A Ans: C
5269 Time delayed or delayed action-type fuses 5270 Silicon diodes designed for a specific
are designed to _____________. reverse breakdown voltage, become
useful as an electronic power supply
voltage regulator, called
_____________.
A. prevent grounds in branch circuits A. tunnel diodes
B. prevent opens in motor circuits B. hot-carrier diodes
C. permit momentary overloads without C. compensating diodes
melting
D. guard lighting and electronic circuits D. Zener diodes
Ans: C Ans: D
5271 To effectively clean a commutator in good 5272 What will be the phase angle relationship
physical condition, you should use of a six-pole, three-phase, rotating field
____________. generator?
A. trichloride ethylene A. 60°
B. kerosene B. 120°
C. a canvas wiper C. 180°
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5281 Which of the following types of motors is5282 Electric cables are formed of stranded wire to
often designed for use in correcting power ____________.
factor?
A. Polyphase A. increase the current carrying capability
for a given size wire
B. Wound-rotor B. increase their flexibility
C. Induction C. decrease the weight for a given size wire
D. Synchronous D. assure good conductivity at junction points
Ans: D Ans: B
5283 The purpose of amortisseur windings in a 5284 A lead-acid battery is considered fully
synchronous motor is to ______________. charged when the ______________.
A. reduce eddy current losses A. electrolyte gasses freely
B. produce a higher power factor B. battery charger ammeter indicates a
positive reading
C. provide a means for starting C. terminal voltage reaches a constant value
at a given temperature
D. specific gravity of all cells reaches the
D. eliminate arcing between the stator and the
correct value and no longer increases over
rotor
a period of 1 to 4 hours
Ans: C Ans: D
5285 High vacuum diodes, gas-filled diodes, and5286 Local action in a dry-cell, or lead-acid
germanium semiconductor diodes may all be storage battery is the process whereby
used as _____________. ________________.
A. potentiometers A. hydrogen gas is liberated
B. rectifiers B. the electrolyte compensates for
overcharging
C. power sources C. potassium hydroxide absorbs carbon
dioxide from the air
D. photocells D. the battery becomes discharged without
being connected to a load
Ans: B Ans: D
5287 Large cable sizes are formed as individual5288 The conversion of the throttle command
conductors that may be comprised of several voltage to the signal necessary to achieve
smaller strands to __________. the desired shaft RPM is accomplished by
the _____________.
A. obtain the flexibility required for easy A. ahead or astern function generator of the
handling throttle control circuit
B. reduce the overall weight of the wire run B. feedback resistor of the summing amplifier
circuit
C. reduce the number of supports needed for C. operational amplifiers in the autorotation
a horizontal overhead run circuit
D. all of the above D. long time constant amplifier circuit
Ans: A Ans: A
5289 A hydrometer indicates specific gravity by 5290 The unit of apparent power in a purely
comparing the _____________. inductive circuit is called the
_____________.
A. density of a substance in water with the A. kva
density of the same substance in air
B. differences in weight between water and B. var
the liquid measured
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B. The shunt field rheostats are interconnected. B. permit a greater air gap with the starter
C. The series fields of both generators are C. permit a smaller air gap with the starter
connected in series.
D. The series fields of both generators are D. reduce eddy current losses
connected in parallel.
Ans: D Ans: A
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5299 When using a megohm meter to test 5300 A three-phase, induction-type motor
insulation, good insulation will be indicated experiences an open in one phase. Which
by _____________. of the listed automatic protective devices
will prevent the machine from being
damaged?
A. slight kicks of the needle down scale A. Overspeed trip
B. a downward dip followed by a gradual B. Thermal overload relay
climb to the true resistance value
C. a gradual rise in the pointer reading at the C. Three-pole safety switch
outset
D. the initial dip of the pointer D. Magnetic blowout coil
Ans: B Ans: B
5301 The process, whereby electrons gain 5302 Before testing insulation with a megohm
sufficient energy to be released from the meter, the windings of large machines
surface of a thin, heated metal plate, is should be grounded for about 15 minutes
known as _____________. just prior to the test as the
______________.
A. photo electric emission A. insulation may be damaged
B. secondary emission B. insulation may be covered with moisture
C. thermionic emission C. armature windings will have a greater
number of leakage paths
D. larger machines may acquire a charge of
D. regressive emission
static electricity during operation
Ans: C Ans: D
5303 The multiple prefix "tera" (T) means 5304 Most conducting materials such as copper,
____________. aluminum, iron, nickel, and tungsten
_____________.
A. thousand (10 to the 3rd power) A. increase in resistance with increased
temperature
B. million (10 to the 6th power) B. increase in resistance with decreased
temperature
C. billion (10 to the 9th power) C. decrease in resistance with increased
temperature
D. trillion (10 to the 12th power) D. increase in conductance with increased
temperature
Ans: D Ans: A
5305 In a series circuit, which value will remain5306 If the pointer fails to return to zero when a
unchanged at all places in the circuit? megger is disconnected, the
_____________.
A. Voltage A. pointer is stuck
B. Current B. hair springs are burned out
C. Resistance C. megger is out of calibration
D. Inductance D. megger is operating normally
Ans: B Ans: D
5307 Which of the listed conditions describes the 5308 In electronic circuits, DC voltages can be
effect on intrinsic semiconductor operation positive (+) or negative (-) when measured
as a result of a temperature increase? with respect to the _________.
A. Additional heat sinks will be required A. printed circuit board "common" trace
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B. will run until the "jog" button is released B. machinery on deck and in the engine room
is first coated with zinc chromate before
final painting
C. will not start until both the "jog" and "start" C. the hull's magnetic fields are aligned with
buttons are pushed a solid-state degaussing circuit using SCR's
D. will not stop unless the "stop" button is D. straps connect the rudder with the hull and
pushed the propeller shaft is grounded through a
slip ring/brush arrangement
Ans: B Ans: D
5317 When you are making a high potential 5318 What is the function of the interpoles installed
test on a piece of repaired electrical in DC motors?
machinery, a rise in leakage current
indicates ____________.
A. good insulation A. To provide greater torque by
strengthening the main field.
B. bad insulation B. To provide sparkles commutation without
having to shift the brushes.
C. high insulation power factor C. To limit the production of counter-
electromotive force.
D. a high slot discharge factor D. To limit the starting surge current.
Ans: B Ans: B
5319 Regarding an induction motor, the power5320 You are testing the insulation in an AC
developed by the rotor automatically adjusts generator with a megohm meter. The
itself to the _____________. resistance value of a dry, clean winding
will ____________.
A. power required to drive the load A. continue to rise as the test potential is
maintained, becoming fairly steady as the
leakage current stabilizes
B. speed required to drive the load B. remain constant as the temperature of the
windings increases
C. continue to drop as the potential is
C. current flow in the motor stator maintained, becoming fairly steady after 5
to 7 minutes
D. torque developed by the rotating field D. stabilize after approximately 2 to 4
minutes of fluctuation
Ans: A Ans: A
5321 Routine maintenance of dry-type 5322 The sub-multiple prefix "micro" (Greek
transformers should include ____________. letter 'mu') means ____________.
A. cleaning the windings, if accessible, with a A. thousandth (10 to the -3rd power)
vacuum cleaner or very low pressure air
B. measuring and recording the winding B. millionth (10 to the -6th power)
temperature with an accurate mercury
thermometer
C. periodic cleaning of the winding insulation C. billionth (10 to the -9th power)
with an approved solvent
D. making sure that the units are close to
bulkheads or corners to protect them from D. trillionth (10 to the -12th power)
damage
Ans: A Ans: B
5323 The part of the shipboard electrical system 5324 The amount of current flow required for the
used to control the distribution of power to cathodic protection of a vessel is
the branch circuits, is the _____________. dependent upon the _________.
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C. Ohmmeters are not sufficiently sized to C. increasing both prime mover speeds
measure conductor insulation resistance. simultaneously
D. All of the above. D. decreasing both prime mover speeds
simultaneously
Ans: D Ans: A
5351 When a nickel-cadmium battery begins gassing 5352 The frequency of an alternator at a given
while connected to the battery charging RPM is determined by the _____________.
circuit, you should _____________.
A. do nothing as this is a normal condition when A. number of turns of wire in the armature coil
charging
B. add distilled water to each cell to reduce B. number of magnetic poles
the specific gravity of the electrolyte
C. add potassium hydroxide to each cell to C. strength of the magnets used
increase the specific gravity of the
electrolyte
D. decrease the charging rate D. output voltage
Ans: A Ans: B
5353 In a three-phase circuit, the phase voltages are 5354 A solid-state circuit is inoperative; the FIRST
_____________. action that should be taken is to
____________.
A.120 apart A. wiggle all the components to check for loose
connections
B.160 apart B. check all the resistors
C. 180 apart C. change all transistors
D. 360 apart D. check the DC supply voltage
Ans: A Ans: D
5355 When troubleshooting electronic equipment,5356 When charging a 100 amp-hour lead-acid
the FIRST step to be taken before testing the battery, ___________.
circuit voltage is to _________.
A. set the meter to the lowest range A. the temperature of the electrolyte should
not be allowed to exceed
32oC
B. check the voltage supply from the power B. the charging rate should be no greater than
source 125% of the battery amp-hour rating
C. remove the suspected component C. the source of power for charging should
be 2.5 volts per cell
D. check the current flow through the circuit D. gassing within the battery decreases when
nearing full charge and it will be necessary
to reduce the charging current to a low
finishing rate
Ans: B Ans: C
5357 The charging of lead-acid storage batteries 5358 When the current flow through a power
will always result in __________. transmission line is doubled, the power loss
_____________.
A. dangerous acid burns A. is halved
B. a dangerously explosive gas being B. is doubled
liberated
C. the danger of lead poisoning C. is quadrupled
D. all of the above D. remains the same
Ans: B Ans: C
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5359 Transformers are used onboard ships with 5360 A full-wave rectifier has one diode burned
AC generators to _____________. out in an open condition, what will be the
output characteristic of the device?
A. change frequency A. Zero
B. increase power output to modulating B. Half-wave rectified
frequency controllers
C. decrease power output to modulating C. Full-wave rectified
frequency controllers
D. permit higher voltage for electric motor D. Equal to the AC input
operation and low voltage for lighting
circuits
Ans: D Ans: B
5361 The function of the autotransformers used 5362 When lead-acid batteries are charging,
with the starters of large AC motors is to they always give off hydrogen gas that is
provide _____________. _____________.
A. increased voltage for starting A. considered inert
B. increased torque for starting B. highly explosive
C. reduced voltage for starting C. extremely toxic
D. speed control D. heavier than air
Ans: C Ans: B
5363 Reversing any two of the three rotor leads 5364 Which of the following conditions is most
on a wound-rotor induction motor will likely to occur if a single element fuse were
_____________. used to replace a blown dual element fuse
in a motor controller circuit?
A. increase motor performance A. The fuse will blow when the motor is
started.
B. decrease motor performance B. The fuse works, but overheats at high
motor loads.
C. reverse the motor rotation C. The motor runs at reduced voltage.
D. have no effect on the direction of rotation D. The motor runs normally.
or motor performance
Ans: D Ans: A
5365 As load is added to an AC generator 5366 A characteristic of an induction motor with
provided with constant field excitation, a low resistance rotor winding is
the prime mover slows down with the _____________.
effect of ____________.
A. lowering frequency and lowering A. high starting voltage
generated voltage
B. increasing frequency and increasing B. high starting current
generated voltage
C. increasing frequency and lowering C. high slippage
generated voltage
D. lowering frequency and increasing D. low starting voltage
generated voltage
Ans: A Ans: B
5367 The most inefficient method of voltage 5368 Which is a function of the voltage
reduction from the stand point of power loss, regulators used with AC generators?
is a/an _____________.
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A. capacitor in series with the load A. To cut out generators when they are no
longer required.
B. inductor in series with the load B. To cut in additional generators
automatically as required.
C. capacitor and inductor in series with the C. To divide the KW load equally between
load generators operating in parallel.
D. resistor in series with the load D. To divide reactive current between
generators operating in parallel.
Ans: D Ans: D
5369 A transformer works on the basic principle 5370 Before measuring an unknown resistance
of ____________. with an ohmmeter, you should
_____________.
A. self-impedance A. adjust the meter's pointer to mid-scale
B. attraction and repulsion B. short the test leads and calibrate the
meter reading to "zero"
C. mutual induction C. change the meter's batteries
D. increasing power D. center the meter's pointer at infinity
Ans: C Ans: B
5371 An ohmmeter can be used to measure 5372 Under normal conditions, the speed of a
____________. two-speed squirrel cage induction motor is
changed by varying the ____________.
A. current flow in a circuit A. frequency of the applied voltage
B. voltage between two points in a circuit B. resistance in the rotor circuit
C. circuit continuity C. number of field poles
D. power D. amplitude of the applied voltage
Ans: C Ans: C
5373 The basic operating principle of a 5374 Which of the meters listed should only be
transformer is attributed to used after a circuit has been electrically
______________. disconnected?
A. electromagnetic induction A. Wattmeter
B. variance of a conductor in a magnetic field B. Frequency meter
C. mutual reaction C. Ammeter
D. thermionic emission D. Ohmmeter
Ans: A Ans: D
5375 When using an ohmmeter to test a 5376 The capacity of a storage battery is
semiconductor diode, you find a low measured in ______________.
resistance in both the forward and reverse
bias directions. This indicates that the diode
has a/an ____________.
A. open A. volts
B. short B. ampere-hours
C. good resistive quality C. farads
D. good capacitive quality D. amps
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Ans: B Ans: B
5377 The pitting of controller contacts can be 5378 A transformer in an electric circuit serves to
caused by _____________. ____________.
A. excessive spring pressure A. generate its own electrical power
B. insufficient contact pressure B. transform electrical energy into
mechanical energy
C. continuous motor overload C. increase or decrease circuit voltage as
required
D. all of the above D. convert AC current to DC current
Ans: B Ans: C
5379 The main purpose of an electric space 5380 The speed of a squirrel-cage induction
heater installed in a large AC generator is motor is determined by the
to _____________. ____________.
A. prevent the windings from becoming brittle A. diameter of the stator
B. prevent moisture from condensing in the B. number of stator poles
windings during shutdown
C. prevent acidic pitting of the slip rings C. rotor winding resistance
D. keep the lube oil warm for quick starting D. rotor conducting bars resistance
Ans: B Ans: B
5381 Prior to starting an AC generator prime 5382 A loud buzzing noise at the contacts of a
mover, the voltage regulator cutout switch magnetic controller could indicate
should be placed in the __________. _____________.
A. manual position A. weak contact spring pressure
B. bus neutral position B. misalignment of the magnet faces
C. raise voltage position C. excessive line current
D. transfer position D. mechanical binding
Ans: A Ans: B
5383 When securing an AC generator, you should 5384 The speed of a squirrel-cage motor is
FIRST___________. usually changed by _____________.
A. open the generator circuit breaker A. varying the frequency to the machine
B. switch the voltage regulator to "manual" B. adding resistance in series with the stator
windings
C. decrease the field excitation to minimum C. adding resistance in parallel with the
stator windings
D. reduce the load on the unit D. changing the number of connected poles in
the stator
Ans: D Ans: D
5385 Which of the following actions must be 5386 The cycles per second developed by the
carried out before a voltage tester can be alternator aboard your vessel is
used to test the three line fuses to a three- determined by _____________.
phase motor?
A. The fuses must be removed from the circuit. A. the speed of the engine driving the
alternator
B. The starter must be placed in the STOP B. the resistance applied to the field
position to stop the motor. rheostat
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5395 If many turns of an alternating current coil for5396 A bus disconnect link is used to isolate
a contactor become short circuited, the coil _____________.
_____________.
A. temperature will drop A. one bus bar from another
B. will probably burn out immediately B. the generator circuit breaker from the
bus
C. will continue to operate C. different phases from the equalizer
connection
D. will operate on reduced current D. positive and negative buses from the
neutral
Ans: B Ans: B
5397 Which of the following operating5398 If a magnetic controller contactor fails to
characteristics for DC motors is considered to pick up when the coil voltage is applied
give high starting torque? to the contactor coil, the cause may be
_____________.
A. series A. overload
B. shunt B. misalignment of the affected contactor
contacts
C. cumulative-compound C. low spring pressure
D. differential-compound D. an open contactor coil
Ans: A Ans: D
5399 Equal power factors on paralleled AC 5400 If a lower than normal resistance is
generators are maintained by an applied to the shunt field of a DC
automatic _____________. compound motor, the motor speed will
_____________.
A. voltage regulator A. decrease
B. reverse power relay B. increase
C. reverse current relay C. remain constant
D. governor control switch D. brake down to a stop
Ans: A Ans: A
5401 As load is added to a shunt motor, the 5402 Which of the processes listed occurs during
motor will _________. the charging of a lead acid storage
battery?
A. speed up A. Negative plates change to lead
peroxide.
B. continue to operate at the same speed B. Positive plates change to lead peroxide.
C. slow down slightly C. Both plates change to lead peroxide.
D. stop D. Both plates change to lead sulfate.
Ans: C Ans: B
5403 Which of the listed devices may be installed 5404 The total power consumed in a parallel
on a large diesel electric alternating current circuit is __________.
propulsion generator?
A. Temperature detector coils inserted in the A. the sum of the powers used in each load
stator slots for measuring stator (resistor) divided by the number of loads
temperature.
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B. A CO2 fire extinguishing system. B. always less than the power used in the
smallest load
C. Electric space heaters to prevent C. the sum of the powers used in each
condensation of moisture. individual load
D. All of the above. D. never more than the power used in the
largest load
Ans: D Ans: C
5405 The arc resulting from the tripping of a circuit5406 When a lead-acid battery begins gassing
breaker is prevented from damaging the freely while receiving a normal charge,
contacts by _____________. the charging current should
_____________.
A. designing the contacts to open slowly A. be increased
B. directing the arc into an arc chute B. remain unchanged
C. an inverse timed thermal trip for short C. be decreased
circuit currents
D. instantaneous magnetic trip for overload D. shut off
currents
Ans: B Ans: C
5407 When the voltage remains constant, and the 5408 A DC ammeter is always connected
resistance increases in a series circuit, ______________.
current flow _____________.
A. decreases A. in series with a circuit
B. remains the same B. in parallel with a circuit
C. increases C. with internal shunts only
D. increases by the square D. without regard to polarity
Ans: A Ans: A
5409 An operational amplifier, as used in 5410 Under which of the following conditions will
today's consoles, may have a calculated a lead-acid battery be given a "test
gain of 5. This means that as the input discharge"?
changes by ______________.
A. 1 volt, the output changes 5 volts A. To determine its capacity.
B. 5 volts, the output changes 1 volt B. Whenever a cell cannot be brought within
10 points of full charge specific gravity.
C. 5 volts, the output changes 10 volts C. When one or more cells is found to have
less than normal voltage after an equalizing
charge.
D. 10 volts, the output changes 5 volts D. All of the above.
Ans: A Ans: D
5411 Nickel-cadmium batteries are superior to5412 When the operating handle of a molded-
lead-acid batteries at high discharge rates case circuit breaker is in the mid-position,
because they _______________. the circuit breaker is indicated as being
____________.
A. deliver a large amount of power and can A. in the "closed" position
be recharged in a shorter time
B. need fewer cells in connected series and B. in the "opened" position
less mounting space
C. have higher output voltages and require no C. tripped
maintenance
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A. open as soon as the load current exceeds A. a conductor rotated within a magnetic
its set point field
B. allow a preset delay between overcurrent B. a current carrying conductor placed in a
and melting magnetic field
C. open a circuit by using a time delay C. the relative force of the commutator and
element with a magnetic trip commutating poles
D. reset itself when the overcurrent is corrected D. the relative force of the armature and
interpoles
Ans: A Ans: B
5423 Upon failure of the normal power supply, 5424 Routine maintenance of a ship's service
the emergency generator is placed on the alternator should include
line by the _____________. ______________.
A. main bus tie feeder A. changing the pedestal bearing insulation
yearly
B. automatic bus transfer device B. megger testing of all rectifying diodes
C. line connection feeder C. lubricating excitation slip rings
D. power failure alarm bus D. periodic cleaning of the air filters or
screens
Ans: B Ans: D
5425 The speed of a multi-speed, squirrel- 5426 In the construction of D.C. motors, parts of
cage, induction motor operating in a both the series and shunt fields are wound
fixed frequency system can be on the _____________.
changed by _____________.
A. reconnecting stator windings for different A. opposite main pole
numbers of poles
B. changing the RPM of the rotor flux B. rotor core
C. changing the phase sequence of the C. interpole
applied voltage
D. reconnecting the stator so that no poles D. same main pole
have the same polarity
Ans: A Ans: D
5427 Inductance is the property of an electric 5428 An important factor in reducing D.C. motor
circuit that commutator wear is _______________.
_____________.
A. opposes any change in the applied voltage A. keeping the ambient humidity as low as
possible
B. opposes any change in the current flow B. ensuring a very low brush current density
through the circuit
C. aids any changes in the applied voltage C. establishing the copper oxide surface film
D. aids any changes in the current through the D. all of the above
circuit
Ans: B Ans: C
5429 Capacitance is the property of an electric 5430 A megohmmeter is connected to each end
circuit opposing a change in the of an individual motor winding. A low ohm
_____________. reading indicates ____________.
A. current in the circuit A. an open coil
B. voltage in the circuit B. a loose coil
C. inductance in the circuit C. good continuity
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Ans: A Ans: C
5449 When changing fuses and the spring clips 5450 Which of the substances listed should be
are found to have lost their grip, they should applied to battery terminals to help prevent
be replaced or _____________. corrosion?
A. tightened firmly with insulated pliers A. Zinc chromate
B. clip clamps should be used B. Naval jelly
C. wired closed with uninsulated, varnished C. Lead peroxide
copper wire
D. carefully bent back to their original shapes D. Petroleum jelly
Ans: B Ans: D
5451 The direction of rotation of a DC propulsion 5452 Motor controllers are seldom troubled by
motor can be reversed by __________. grounds because ________________.
A. reversing the field connections A. cabinet heaters always keep internal
components dry
B. reversing the field and the armature B. special insulation is used on wire for vital
connections circuits
C. wiring the field and armature in parallel C. shock mounts on controller panels greatly
reduce vibration
D. wiring the field and armature in series D. contactors and relays are mounted on no
conducting panels
Ans: A Ans: D
5453 When the voltage and the current 5454 Which of the instruments listed is used to
developed in an AC circuit reach their check insulation resistance?
peak values at the same time, the power
factor is considered to be _____________.
A. lagging A. Magneto
B. leading B. Megohmmeter
C. unity C. Dynamometer
D. infinity D. Rheostat
Ans: C Ans: B
5455 The direction of propeller shaft rotation 5456 When voltage and current developed in an
in a turbo-electric synchronous AC circuit reach their peak values at the
propulsion drive motor is changed by same time, the power factor is
reversing the _____________. _____________.
A. polarity of the propulsion motor A. lagging
B. polarity of the propulsion generator B. leading
C. phase sequence of power to the motor C. maximum
D. phase sequence of power to the generator D. minimum
Ans: C Ans: C
5457 Compressed air should not be used to clean 5458 Which of the following problems is
motor controller equipment because indicated if a lead-acid battery begins to
________________. gas violently when it is first placed on
charge?
A. it may force metallic particles into coil A. Insufficient compartment ventilation is
insulation being provided.
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B. the surrounding area may need additional B. A short circuit exists in one of the battery
cleaning cells.
C. the air blast dries out insulation quickly C. The battery is undergoing its normal
charging rate.
D. a mask and respirator would be required D. An excessive charging rate is being
applied to the battery.
Ans: A Ans: D
5459 Temporary repairs to an open DC 5460 When shore power is being connected to a
propulsion armature coil can be made by ship in dry dock, _____________.
_____________.
A. connecting the coil ends directly to a pair A. the ship's generators are paralleled with
of negative brushes the shore power to provide continuous
power
B. disconnecting coil ends, insulating each, and B. proper phase sequence must be
short circuiting the two commutator bars established
C. grounding the coil ends and short circuiting C. exactly 450 volts must be supplied from
the commutator bar the shore
D. removing the sparking brushes D. exactly 60 Hz must be provided by the
terminal
Ans: B Ans: B
5461 You are attempting to parallel two AC 5462 The timer element of a reverse power
generators and the synchro scope pointer relay cannot be energized
stops at position other than 0, if you close
the circuit breaker at this moment
unless _____________.
_____________.
A. the incoming machine will accept all of the A. the power flow is the same as the tripping
load direction
B. the incoming machine will trip out on low B. the power flow is the opposite to the
voltage release tripping direction
C. a hazardous condition will be created by the C. the movement of the disk is damped by a
cross current between the machines permanent magnet
D. a hazardous condition will be created by the D. one generator is motorized
incoming machine being at a higher
frequency than the bus
Ans: C Ans: A
5463 You are attempting to parallel two AC 5464 A "dielectric" is a/an ________________.
generators, and the synchro scope pointer is
revolving fast in the clockwise direction. This
indicates that the frequency of the incoming
machine is _____________.
A. higher than the bus frequency A. electrical insulator
B. lower than the bus frequency B. current flow
C. the same as the bus frequency and the circuit C. good conductor
breaker may be closed at any pointer
position
D. the same as the bus frequency but out of D. semiconductor material
phase with it
Ans: A Ans: A
5465 A galvanometer is an instrument used to 5466 Using a fuse whose rating is higher than
measure ___________. necessary ________.
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5475 An internal resistance is placed in series 5476 When paralleling two alternators using
with the meter movement of which of the three synchronizing lamps, the flickering of
following instruments? all three lamps becomes progressively
slower and slower. This means the
______________.
A. AC ammeter A. frequency of the incoming generator is
approaching that of the bus
B. frequency of the incoming alternator is less
B. DC ammeter
than that of the bus
C. phase rotation of the incoming alternators
C. DC voltmeter
is opposite to that of the bus
D. Frequency meter D. terminal voltage of the incoming alternator
is approaching that of the bus
Ans: C Ans: A
5477 AC voltmeters are generally calibrated to 5478 When paralleling two AC generators, the
read the ________. synchro scope selector switch and
frequency meter switch should be set upto
sense the frequency of the
_____________.
A. instantaneous voltage A. bus
B. average voltage B. generator on the line
C. RMS voltage C. oncoming generator
D. peak voltage D. bus transfer relay
Ans: C Ans: C
5479 If a small electric motor has been 5480 How will a molded-case circuit breaker
submerged in saltwater for a short period react after it has tripped, as a result of an
of time, you should _____________. overloaded circuit?
A. send it ashore for rewinding A. The breaker will trip again if immediately
reset.
B. rinse it with warm freshwater and bake it B. The breaker handle will lock in the OFF
dry in an oven position.
C. soak it in a bucket of commercial solvent C. The breaker handle will lock in the tripped
and bake with internal heat position until the thermal element cools
down.
D. clean it with carbon tetrachloride and blow D. The breaker handle cannot be moved to the
it out with compressed OFF position until the thermal element cools
air down.
Ans: B Ans: A
5481 When a fluorescent lamp has reached 5482 One of the generator or motor bearings is
the end of its useful life, it should be generally insulated from the end housing in
order to prevent ________.
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Ans: D Ans: D
5507 A device used in an electrical circuit to 5508 Two AC generators of the same capacity
change alternating current to direct current, are operating in parallel. One with a zero
is known as a _____________. speed droop setting and the other with a
5% speed droop. If its capacity is not
exceeded, the unit whose governor has the
zero speed droop setting will
_____________.
A. current transformer A. assume the smaller share of the load
rectifier maintain the frequency of the system
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Ans: C Ans: C
5515 The unit of electrical power is the 5516 If the energy input is significantly reduced
_____________. to the prime mover of one shipboard
alternator operating in parallel with others,
that alternator will _____________.
A. ampere A. continue to operate at no load
B. kilovolt B. lose its load and overspeed
C. watt C. begin to motorize and then trip out
D. farad D. slow down and operate at reduced load
Ans: C Ans: C
5517 Some large A.C. motors are equipped with 5518 The unit of electrical resistance is the
with heaters. _____________.
These could be ___________. I. resistance
heaters bolted directly to the frame II. low
voltage windings embedded in the motor
windings
A. I only A. ampere
B. II only B. volt
C. either I or II C. watt
D. neither I or II D. ohm
Ans: C Ans: D
5519 A current-carrying conductor making 5520 Maintenance of alkaline batteries should
electrical contact with a wiring conduit will include _________.
be indicated by a _____________.
A. high switchboard wattmeter reading A. checking the electrolyte weekly using a
hydrometer
B. totally dark switchboard ground detecting B. replacing the electrolyte every 5 years
light
C. low switchboard wattmeter reading C. trickle charging
D. all of the above D. replacement when the volts per cell drops
below 1.8 VDC
Ans: B Ans: C
5521 If air gap readings for an electrical 5522 In the event of a power failure during
generating machine have changed cargo loading operations, the movement
significantly from the last reading, you of an electric powered cargo winch will be
should check _________. stopped by ____________.
A. the bearings A. a manual override switch
B. insulation readings and machine cleanliness B. the weight of the load on the boom
C. the prime mover thrust bearing C. a spring set brake
D. the field coil bolts for the proper torque D. a hand operated band brake
values
Ans: A Ans: C
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5523 A circuit that has one of two wires in 5524 Attempting to parallel an AC generator
contact with the hull of a ship, is called a which is out of phase with the bus will
_____________. result in which of the following problems?
A. grounded circuit A. The breaker should trip.
B. short circuit B. The KVA will decrease.
C. series circuit C. The synchronizing lamps will burn out.
D. closed circuit D. The power factor will be unitized.
Ans: A Ans: A
5525 Which of the following statements is true 5526 To remove an alternator operating in
concerning transformer operation? parallel with another unit from the main
electrical bus, you must FIRST _________.
A. The inductance on the primary side is the A. adjust the power factor on both units
same as the inductance on the secondary
side.
B. The voltage to the primary side is the same B. set the desired voltage on the outgoing
as the voltage from the secondary side. alternator
C. The current to the primary side is the same C. open the circuit breaker on the outgoing
as the current from the secondary side. alternator
D. The power to the primary side is greater D. remove the load from the outgoing
than the power from the secondary side. alternator
Ans: D Ans: D
5527 Maintenance of alkaline batteries should 5528 One item listed on the name plate of a
include _________. cargo pump motor is
"degrees centigrade rise." This number is
based on _____________.
A. checking the electrolyte weekly using a A. normal temperature change from cold to
hydrometer hot
B. replacing the electrolyte every 5 years B. an ambient temperature of 40°C
C. top off with sulfuric acid as needed C. minimum heat rise from no load to full
load
D. making certain connections are tight and D. maximum degrees centigrade rise from
clean absolute zero
Ans: D Ans: B
5529 If your multimeter gives a reading in ohms 5530 What is the rotor speed of a four pole, 60
when testing each end of each conductor of cycle, induction motor operating at full load
a three-conductor cable, this indicates with 3% slip?
______________.
A. continuity of the conductor A. 270 RPM
B. an infinite resistance B. 540 RPM
C. the presence of a partial ground C. 873 RPM
D. that the conductor is not short circuited D. 1746 RPM
Ans: A Ans: D
5531 Which of the methods listed is used to start 5532 When a megohmmeter is being used on an
a AC generator turning? alternating current machine, the meter
pointer will dip toward "zero" and then
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5563 Sparking at the brushes of a DC propulsion 5564 When using a megohmmeter to determine
motor can be the result of ____________. which shunt field coil is grounded in a DC
machine, you must ____________.
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A. improper brush pressure A. insulate the field frame from the ship's hull
B. improper brush seating B. disconnect each shunt field coil before
testing
C. reversed interpole polarity C. use a motor driven high capacity
megohmmeter
D. all of the above D. remove all main line lead connections
before testing
Ans: D Ans: B
5565 The main purpose of an electric space 5566 In a 60 Hz AC system, the current will pass
heater installed in a large AC generator is through one complete cycle in
to _____________. _____________.
A. keep the lube oil warm for quick starting A. 60 seconds
B. prevent moisture from condensing in the B. 6 seconds
windings when the machine is shutdown
C. prevent the windings from becoming brittle C. 1 second
D. prevent acidic pitting of the slip rings D. .016 of a second
Ans: B Ans: D
5567 The most common type of AC service 5568 The load sharing characteristics of two
generator found aboard ship is the diesel alternators operating in parallel
stationary _____________. are directly related to the setting of their
governors'
____________.
A. electromagnetic field, revolving armature A. load limit
type
B. electromagnetic field, oscillatory armature B. idle speed
type
C. armature, oscillatory electromagnet field C. speed limit
type
D. armature, rotating electromagnetic field D. speed droop
type
Ans: D Ans: D
5569 Regulations state that a continuous trickle 5570 Regulations require manual contactors for
charge, supplied from the ship's service operating the general emergency alarm
power system, is required for batteries on tank vessels tobe located in the
supplying power to the ___________. navigating bridge, engine room and
the____________.
A. emergency diesel starting system A. deck officers' quarters furthest from the
engine room
B. emergency power system for the radar B. galley / dining room areas
C. portable radios for the lifeboats C. crew accommodations and sleeping
spaces
D. radios installed in the lifeboats D. engineering officers' quarters furthest
from the bridge
Ans: A Ans: A
5571 The shipboard general alarm system must 5572 All electric cables passing through
receive its main source of power from watertight bulkheads must be
_____________. _____________.
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5579 Which of the following methods of finish5580 When working on a high voltage circuit,
applications is/are considered to be you should always have another person
satisfactory for resisting corrosion? present with you. This person should have
a good working knowledge of
_____________.
A. Electroplating with cadmium A. the circuit being worked on and the
location of all switches and circuit breakers
controlling it
Sherardizing first-aid techniques for treating electrical
shock
Galvanizing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
All of the above all of the above
D D
5581 Which of the listed features open the 5582 In accordance with Regulations , each
power circuit to a motor due to low voltage diesel engine driven generator prime
and re-close when the voltage is restored mover must have an overspeed device,
to normal? independent of the normal operating
governor, and adjusted so that the speed
cannot exceed the maximum rated speed
by more than
A. Low voltage protection A.0.1
B. 6 volt non-renewable link fuse B.0.15
C. 12 volt renewable link fuse C.0.2
D. Low voltage release D.0.25
Ans: D Ans: B
5583 Transformer windings must be resistant to 5584 If a steering motor becomes overloaded, the
___________. _____________.
A. moisture A. overload condition of 5% will trip the motor
off the line immediately
B. overload condition will be indicated
B. sea atmosphere
visually in the engine room
C. motor running indicator will begin to flash
C. oil vapor "on" and "off" in response to the sustained
overload condition
D. all of the above D. standby steering pump will start
automatically and come on the line
Ans: D Ans: B
5585 Regulations state that a normal source for5586 A storage battery for an emergency
emergency loads and power on a cargo lighting and power system must have the
vessel must be supplied from capacity to _____________.
____________.
A. emergency generator supply to the A. close all watertight doors twice
emergency switchboard
B. emergency generator supply to the main B. open all watertight doors four times
switchboard
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C. battery supply to the main switchboard C. open and close all watertight doors in six
consecutive cycles within a 20 second
period
D. ship's service generator via the emergency D. none of the above
switchboard
Ans: D Ans: A
5587 Regulations require the emergency diesel 5588 While on watch in the engine room at sea
generator on a cargo vessel of over 1600 with only one ship’s service turbine
gross tons sailing international voyages to alternator on line, the entire plant suddenly
be able to supply power to the blacks out without warning. After restoring
_____________. power, the cause for this casualty was
attributed to which of the following faults?
A. The micro switch at the generator throttle
trip vibrated open, allowing the main
A. smoke detector system
breaker to open via the under voltage
trip.
B. emergency loudspeaker system B. Someone pushed the trip button to the
"shore power" breaker.
C. daylight signaling light system C. The main air compressor suddenly
stopped.
D. all of the above D. The standby generator started
automatically and became motorized.
Ans: D Ans: A
5589 On a vessel with turbo-electric drive, 5590 On some diesel-electric ships, the DC
which of the following conditions would propulsion motor will only attain half speed
indicate that the propulsion motor had when the generator fields are fully excited.
dropped out of synchronization with the Speeds above this are obtained by
propulsion generator? _____________.
A. Excessive vibration of the vessel A. rotating brush alignment
B. Tripped main motor interlocks B. raising the generator engine speed
C. Overheated crosstie busses C. lowering the generator engine speed
D. Closed contact in the field circuits D. decreasing excitation
Ans: A Ans: B
5591 The shunt used in an ammeter should be 5592 Brushless generators are designed to
connected in ____________. operate without the use of ___________.
A. series with the load and in parallel with the A. brushes
meter movement
B. parallel with the load and in series with the B. slip rings
meter movement
C. parallel with the load and in parallel with C. commutators
the meter movement
D. series with the load and in series with the D. all of the above
meter movement
Ans: A Ans: D
5593 Which of the following conditions will occur 5594 Which of the listed battery charging
if the solenoid coil burns out on a cargo circuits is used to maintain a wet-cell,
winch with an electrical brake? lead-acid, storage battery in a fully
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D. Contactors are made from silver and relays D. The field winding is energized for starting
are made from copper. purposes only.
C A
5597 An accidental path of low resistance,5598 A resistance in a circuit of unknown value
allowing passage of abnormal amount of is to be tested using the
current is known as a/an ____________. voltmeter/ammeter method. Therefore,
the meters should be connected with
_____________.
A. open circuit A. both meters in series with the resistance
B. short circuit B. both meters in parallel with the resistance
C. polarized ground C. the ammeter in series and the voltmeter in
parallel with the resistance
D. ground reference point D. the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter
in series with the resistance
Ans: B Ans: C
5599 Which of the following electric motors 5600 A direct current passing through a wire
would be the safest and most reliable to coiled around a soft iron core is the
use on the main deck of a vessel in foul description of a simple ____________.
weather conditions?
A. Sealed motors A. magnetic shield
B. Drip proof motors B. electromagnet
C. Enclosed motors C. piezoelectric device
D. Watertight motors D. electromagnetic domain
Ans: D Ans: B
5601 A molded-case breaker provides protection 5602 The method used to produce electron
against short circuits by using a/an emission in most vacuum tubes is known as
____________. ____________.
A. shading coil A. photoelectric emission
B. arc quencher B. secondary electric emission
C. electromagnet C. cold cathodic electric emission
D. holding coil D. thermionic emission
Ans: C Ans: D
5603 A motor using a rheostat in the motor circuit5604 Which of the following precautions should
to vary the speed is called a ____________. you take when securing propulsion
generators and motors for an extended
period of time?
A. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their
A. squirrel-cage induction motor
contacts and circulate air through the units.
B. regenerative braking motor B. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their
contacts and discharge carbon dioxide into
the units to keep them dry.
C. wound-rotor induction motor C. Lift the brushes from commutator collector
rings and use the built-in heater to prevent
moisture accumulation.
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Ans: D Ans: D
5615 An electrical device which employs a 5616 The main purpose of the auxiliary winding
stationary armature and a rotating on a split-phase, single-phase motor is to
electromagnetic field is used aboard ship as _____________.
a ____________.
A. magnetic amplifier A. limit the starting voltage
B. ship's service alternator B. increase the starting current
C. three-wire DC generator C. start the motor
D. saturable core reactor D. keep the motor running in the event the
main winding should fail
Ans: B Ans: C
5617 The load sharing characteristics of two 5618 What type of rotor is used in split-phase
diesel generators operating in parallel are motors?
mostly dependent on their governor
____________.
A. load limit settings A. Drum
B. idle speed settings B. Salient pole
C. speed limit settings C. Squirrel-cage
D. speed droop settings D. Wound-rotor
Ans: D Ans: C
5619 In an AC generator, direct current from a 5620 The purpose of a cage rotor winding
separate source is passed through the placed on the rotor of a synchronous motor
windings of the rotor _____________. is to _____________.
A. by means of slip rings and brushes A. provide excitation to the DC field
B. by means of a commutator B. start the machine as an induction motor
C. by means of rotating bar magnet C. contribute extra torque at synchronous
speed
D. to minimize the danger of arc over D. prevent the machine from falling out of
step
Ans: A Ans: B
5621 A constant output voltage from an AC 5622 A mortisseur windings are installed in a
generator is maintained by the synchronous motor to _____________.
_____________.
A. prime mover governor A. reduce eddy current losses
B. exciter generator B. produce a higher power factor
C. voltage regulator C. provide a means for starting
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D. protect the motor windings from D. AC to DC and control relatively low load
momentary starting current overload current
Ans: A Ans: B
5657 Most three-phase induction motors used for 5658 When electrical cables penetrate
driving engine room auxiliaries are started watertight bulkheads, _______________.
by _____________.
A. resistor starters A. they should be grounded on either side of
the bulkhead
B. across-the-line starters B. they must be bent to a radius of six
diameters
C. impedance starters C. a watertight stuffing tube capable of
accepting packing should be employed
D. reactor starters D. they should be secured by a clamp
Ans: B Ans: C
5659 A variable shunt, connected across the 5660 Across-the-line starters are used with AC
series field coils of a DC compound wound motors to provide _____________.
generator, to permit adjustment of the
degree of compounding, is called a
_____________.
A. divider A. reduced starting current
B. diverter B. regulated starting current
C. converter C. high starting torque
D. rheostat D. controlled starting acceleration
Ans: B Ans: C
5661 The electrician reports to you that he has 5662 In a faceplate-type motor starter, the
obtained low (but above 1 megohm) starting arm is held in the "OFF" position by
megger readings on the windings of a a/an _____________.
deck winch motor. Upon checking the
records of that motor, you find the
readings have consistently been at that
level for the last six years.
A. motor be replaced A. cotter pin
B. windings be dried B. magnet
C. windings be cleaned C. electrical circuit
D. readings are acceptable D. strong spring
Ans: D Ans: D
5663 Which of the following components are 5664 In electronic circuitry, the abbreviation
used to convert alternating current "PCB" commonly means ______________.
produced in the generator windings to
direct current?
A. Armature and equalizer A. pulse coded binary
B. Commutator and brushes B. printed circuit board
C. Rotor and interpoles C. poly-coated braid
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D. one-half the sum of the individual branch D. The output frequency is four times the input
resistances frequency.
Ans: B Ans: C
5673 A "dead front" switchboard is one 5674 Mercury filled thermometers should never
_____________. be used to determine the temperature of
the battery electrolyte because accidental
breakage of the thermometer can cause
__________________.
A. without switches on it A. severe sparking and explosions
B. with insulated switches and no exposed B. rapid oxidation of battery plates
terminals
C. without circuit breakers C. contamination of the electrolyte
D. without safety hand rails nor rubber mats D. corrosion on the battery terminals
Ans: B Ans: A
5675 The purpose of a main switchboard circuit 5676 A temperature instrumentation system for
breakers reverse power trip is to an engine room console consists of a
_____________. resistance temperature detector (RTD), a
measuring bridge circuit, and a meter (or
alarm circuit).Which of the following
statements is true concerning the measuring
bridge circuit
A. The input voltage varies in a linear fashion
A. prevent main circuit overload with temperature.
B. protect the circuit breaker blowout coil B. The voltage across the center of the
resistance bridge is always constant.
C. prevent alternator motorization C. The resistance bridge is said to be balanced
when its output voltage is zero.
D. prevent low voltage trip out D. The input voltage of the resistance bridge is
the constant temperature signal.
Ans: C Ans: C
5677 Modern DC generators are fitted with 5678 The purpose of a magnetic relay is to
commutating poles to _____________. _____________.
A. prevent motorizing A. open a circuit only in the event of overload
B. reduce sparking B. remotely open and close contacts
C. reduce the load on the main poles C. provide overcurrent protection during
starting
D. reduce spring pressure on the brushes D. relay voltages at increased power
Ans: B Ans: B
5679 A semiconductor is a material with a 5680 A capacitor can be tested using a
_____________. megohmmeter or an ohmmeter. If the
meter is connected to a shorted capacitor,
the meter pointer should _____________.
A. conductivity higher than a normal conductor A. immediately swing to the maximum
resistance value for the capacitor
B. conductivity higher than a normal insulator B. first swing quickly to "zero", then gradually
move up the scale as the capacitor charges
C. high conductivity at low temperatures C. immediately deflect to and remain at zero
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Ans: A Ans: B
5689 Insufficient brush pressure on a DC motor may 5690 Burning of controller contacts, when
cause _______. opening, is prevented by _____________.
A. generator overload A. coating the contact surfaces lightly with
petroleum jelly
B. excess residual magnetism B. magnetic blowout coils
C. water vapor absorption C. an overvoltage release
D. sparking of the brushes D. an overcurrent release
Ans: D Ans: B
5691 Which of the electrical properties listed will 5692 Which of the listed instruments can be best
always be the same for each component in used to locate a grounded field coil in a
a parallel circuit? synchronous motor?
A. Impedance A. Frequency meter
B. Current B. Megohmmeter
C. Resistance C. Voltmeter
D. Voltage D. Multimeter
Ans: D Ans: B
5693 The standard procedure for maintaining the 5694 A replacement wire having twice the length
charge in an emergency diesel starting and one-half the cross-sectional area of the
battery is to trickle charge the battery original wire will have a resistance that is
_____________. _____________.
A. continuously A. four times that of the original wire
B. at least once each week B. twice that of the original wire
C. whenever the charge falls to 75% of full C. the same as that of the original wire
charge
D. whenever the electrolyte specific gravity D. one-half that of the original wire
falls to 1.250 or lower
Ans: A Ans: A
5695 If a delicate component must be soldered 5696 If you disconnect and arrange both ends of
into a circuit, the component may be a three conductor cable, without any contact
protected from the heat of the soldering between the individual conductors, an
process by _____________. indicated ohmic value between the ends of
a single conductor would indicate
______________.
A. operating the soldering gun not more than A. continuity of the conductor
60 seconds at a time
B. using a thermal shunt B. an infinite resistance
C. pre-oxidizing the leads to be soldered C. the presence of a partial ground
D. coating the leads to be soldered with a D. that the conductor is not short circuited
light oil film
Ans: B Ans: A
5697 Why is it a poor practice to use a high 5698 Which of the following temperatures
wattage soldering iron when soldering or represents the maximum allowable
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B. using the soldering iron tip sparingly B. use the constant specific gravity method
C. using only acid cord solder C. use a non-breakable mercury
thermometer
D. applying mechanical pressure to the joints D. connect a voltmeter to the battery
being soldered terminals
Ans: B Ans: D
5705 The timer element of a reverse power relay 5706 Before touching a small capacitor
cannot be energized unless connected to a de-energized circuit, or
_____________. even one that is completely
disconnected, you should ____________.
A. one generator is fully motorized A. gently tap the body with a screwdriver
B. the movement of the disk is damped by a B. tag it with a de-energized tag
permanent magnet
C. the power flow is the same as the tripping C. be equipped with an insulated fuse puller
direction
D. the power flow is the opposite to the D. short circuit the terminals to make sure that
tripping direction the capacitor is discharged
Ans: C Ans: D
5707 An increase in which of the listed conditions 5708 Before working on an electric cargo winch
will increase the speed of a synchronous master switch or controller, you should
motor? _____________.
A. Frequency A. spray the gasket surface with a solvent
B. Voltage B. drain condensate from the box
C. Armature current C. open the circuit breaker in the power
supply and tag
D. Inductance D. heat the switch box to remove any
moisture
Ans: A Ans: C
5709 Which of the following methods should be used to If a three-phase induction motor
test for an "open" 5710 malfunctions and drops to a single phase
coil in an AC motor stator? (one supply line open) ____________.
A. Test with an ohmmeter, one test lead on A. the motor will continue to run if it is not
the shaft, and the other test lead to the heavily loaded
stator leads.
B. Test with an ohmmeter with the test leads B. more torque will be developed
between the stator leads.
C. Use a growler, listening for noise and
C. the motor will immediately stop and not
vibration to diminish when over an open
be able to be restarted
coil.
D. Use a growler, listening for noise and D. the motor will immediately stop and can
vibration to increase when over an open only be restarted at no load
coil.
Ans: B Ans: A
5711 Which of the problems listed will occur if a 5712 The division of the kilowatt load between
lead-acid battery is allowed to remain in two AC generators operating in parallel is
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D. turning moment exerted by the motor from D. The test reading should be subtracted
any rotor angular position at any load from each final reading.
Ans: B Ans: B
5719 The transmit and receive elements of a5720 The resistance of most conducting materials
sound-powered telephone handset are will change as a result of temperature
_____________. change. The resistance of copper will
_____________.
A. identical and can be used for either A. increase as temperature decreases
function
B. of similar construction but different enough B. decrease as temperature decreases
to be used only for its own function
C. of very different construction and MUST be C. remain the same between -7°C and 44°C
used only for its own function
D. constructed so that each can fit only in its D. remain the same between 20°C and
own recess 110°C
Ans: A Ans: B
5721 The function of a stepdown potential5722 To avoid damaging the components of a
transformer is to reduce the load printed circuit board when testing it with a
_____________. DC volt-ohmmeter, you should _______.
A. voltage and current A. ground the board
B. voltage and increase line current B. avoid reversing the polarity of the leads
C. current and increase line voltage C. isolate sensitive components with heat
sinks
D. power D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: B
5723 A loud buzzing noise in an AC controller is 5724 Increasing the load to the secondary
probably caused by _____________. windings of a transformer will cause a/an
____________.
A. poor contact with the overload relay A. decrease in the primary voltage
B. an incorrectly sized heater B. increase in the primary voltage
C. a broken shading coil C. decrease in the primary current
D. abnormal starting current D. increase in the primary current
Ans: C Ans: D
5725 If an induction motor were to be operated 5726 When troubleshooting a magnetic
at 90% rated voltage, _____________. controller, it is found that the contacts are
welded together. The most probable cause
is _____________.
A. there would be an increase in starting A. excessive operation at low load
torque
B. starting current would increase slightly B. high ambient temperature
C. synchronous speed would decrease slightly C. low voltage on the operating coil
D. the slip would increase D. high voltage on the operating coil
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Ans: D Ans: C
5727 The instantaneous reduction in voltage of 5728 A characteristic of a wound-rotor induction
an AC generator, resulting from an motor, with a high resistance rotor winding,
increase in load, and prior to the is _____________.
automatic voltage regulator correcting the
situation, is called voltage ____________.
A. droop A. low starting torque
B. drop B. high starting torque
C. dip C. high speed
D. regulation D. low starting voltage
Ans: C Ans: B
5729 Magnetic controller contacts may become 5730 If a transformer is connected to a DC
welded together during operation because source, the transformer will overload at
of _____________. the ____________.
A. excessive magnetic gap A. contacts
B. low contact pressure B. primary coil
C. an open coil C. secondary coil
D. excessive ambient temperature D. core
Ans: B Ans: B
5731 The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 Hz AC 5732 In a three-phase, squirrel-cage type,
generator is controlled by the induction motor the rotating magnetic field
______________. is established by the _____________.
A. load on the alternator A. current induced in the rotor windings
B. load on the prime mover B. application of a three-phase voltage
supply to the stator windings
C. speed of the prime mover C. laminated steel core and aluminum
conductors in the rotor
D. exciter output voltage D. interaction of the magnetic field caused by
the induced current in the squirrel-cage
bars with the magnetic field of the stator
Ans: D Ans: B
5733 When placed in a magnetic field, which of 5734 Before measuring an unknown resistance
the materials listed will maintain the highest with an ohmmeter, you should
permeability? _____________.
A. Glass A. adjust the meter's pointers to mid-scale
B. Bakelite B. change the meter's batteries
C. Soft iron C. center the meter's pointer at infinity
D. Aluminum D. short the test leads and calibrate the
meter
Ans: C Ans: D
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5735 One diode of a full-wave rectifier has 5736 The charge of a lead-acid battery is
burned out in a shorted condition. Therefore, checked with a/an ____________.
the output will be ____________.
A. zero A. manometer
B. a rectified half-wave B. hydrometer
C. a rectified full-wave C. voltmeter
D. equal to the AC input D. ohmmeter
Ans: D Ans: B
5737 Magnetic controller contacts may become5738 When a transformer is used to step down
welded together during operating voltage, the low voltage winding is
conditions as a result of _____________. _____________.
A. high spring pressure A. part of the core
B. high ambient temperature B. the primary coil
C. an open coil C. not insulated
D. low voltage on operating coil D. the secondary coil
Ans: D Ans: D
5739 An AC circuit has capacitance arranged in 5740 The total voltage of a series circuit is the
series. If the line voltage remains constant, _____________.
the capacitive reactance value can be
varied by changing the _____________.
A. line frequency A. sum of the individual voltage drops
B. resistance B. total resistance divided by the total
current
C. number of commutating poles C. sum of the individual currents multiplied by
the number of resistors
D. number of interpoles D. total current divided by the total
resistance
Ans: A Ans: A
5741 Excessive humming of AC contactors may be 5742 Decreasing the frequency in a capacitive
caused by ______________. circuit while maintaining a constant circuit
voltage, will result in a/an
_____________.
A. burnt arc shields A. increase in apparent power
B. shorted armature coils B. decrease in circuit current
C. a broken shading coil C. decrease in capacitive reactance
D. high voltage D. decrease in total impedance
Ans: C Ans: B
5743 The counter EMF produced in the windings 5744 A loud buzzing noise coming from the
of a DC motor is "zero" when the contacts in a magnetic controller can be
____________. caused by ____________.
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Ans: A Ans: A
5761 The resistance of electric wire will decrease 5762 Which of the instruments listed should
as its _______________. always be connected in series with a
circuit?
A. length increases A. Ammeter
B. cross-sectional area increases B. Megohmmeter
C. temperature increases C. Wattmeter
D. percent of metallic purities increases D. Voltmeter
Ans: B Ans: A
5763 When the voltage remains constant and 5764 An ammeter should be used to measure
the resistance is increased in a series ___________.
circuit, the flow of current
_____________.
A. increases by the square of the original A. the voltage between two points in a circuit
value
B. increases B. circuit continuity
C. remains the same C. current flow in a circuit
D. decreases D. total or partial circuit resistance
Ans: D Ans: C
5765 The voltage output of an AC generator is 5766 In a compound-wound motor, a portion of
accurately controlled by _____________. the line current flows through the
_____________.
A. changing the sensitivity of the prime mover A. inertial poles
to large changes in voltage
B. varying the reluctance of the air gap B. stator
C. varying the DC exciter voltage C. shunt field coils
D. shorting out part of the armature windings D. frame
Ans: C Ans: C
5767 Which of the formulas listed is correct for 5768 Which of the listed meters uses a shunt
determining power? connected in series with the load, but
parallel with the meter movement?
A. P = (E)(E)/R A. Voltmeter
B. P = (I)(R)(R) B. Power factor meter
C. P = (I)(I)/R C. Ammeter
D. P = E/R D. Wattmeter
Ans: A Ans: C
5769 When a console indicating lamp burns 5770 The rate at which heat is produced in a
out, attempts to renew it should not be direct current circuit is equal to
made while maneuvering because ____________.
_______________.
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5795 Which of the following statements concerning 5796 When troubleshooting motor controllers, a
AC circuits is correct? shorted relay or contactor coil is often
indicated by _______________.
A. The power factor of a resistive circuit is A. a resistance reading of "infinity" on an
always zero. ohmmeter
B. True power in an inductive circuit always B. charred insulation and/or a blown control
equals apparent power. fuse
C. Inductive reactance varies directly with the C. a reading of "zero" on a megger from one
frequency and the inductance. of the coil's leads to ground
D. Total opposition to the flow of alternating D. a higher-than-normal voltage reading
current depends upon the amount of reactive across the winding
power.
Ans: C Ans: B
5797 If the driving torque, such as that produced 5798 Which of the following statements
by a diesel engine, creates pulsations when represents the FIRST step in seating new
coupled with a synchronous generator brushes on slip rings?
operating in parallel; the generator rotor
may be periodically pulled ahead or behind
its normal position as it rotates. This hunt
A. Wrap sandpaper around the slip rings and
A. amortisseur windings slide it back and forth between the brushes
and the slip rings.
B. direct coupling B. Press the brushes against the slip ring with a
wood block.
C. increase governor speed droop C. Increase brush pressure and run at no load for 3
to 4 hours.
D. decreasing governor speed droop D. Apply seating compound under the brushes
and run at no load for 2 hours.
Ans: A Ans: A
5799 5800When using a megohmmeter to test the dielectric strength
of wire
_____________. insulation, a continuous series of slight
downscale kicks by the pointer is result of
____________.
A. actual running temperature of the winding A. good insulation
from no load to full load
B. permissible temperature rise of the
B. the leakage of current along the surface
windings above the designed ambient
of dirty insulation
temperature
C. maximum allowable temperature rise above C. the capacitance of the windings
normal full load operating temperature
D. maximum allowable temperature rise for D. the dielectric-absorption effect of the
continuous no load service insulation
Ans: B Ans: B
5801 A commutator's protective oxide film can be 5802 When the electrolyte level of a lead-
destroyed by _________________. acid storage battery has decreased
due to normal evaporation, the level
should be reestablished by adding
_____________.
A. periods of low humidity A. distilled water only
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B. try the next lower amperage rating B. charging rate is too low
C. look for trouble within the circuit C. charging rate is too high
D. reduce the applied voltage 10% D. specific gravity of the electrolyte solution
is too low
Ans: C Ans: C
5819 What type of electric motor is commonly used5820 Violent gassing developed by a lead-acid
to start small auxiliary diesel engines? battery during charging indicates that the
____________.
A. synchronous A. plate separators are grounded
B. series B. cell voltages are excessive
C. shunt C. specific gravity in insufficient
D. cage D. charging rate is excessive
Ans: B Ans: D
5821 All of the following items can be used in the 5822 A reverse-current relay will prevent AC
maintenance of a D.C. generator motorization by
propulsion motor's commutator EXCEPT ____________.
_______________.
A. a canvas wiper A. automatically redirecting the load
B. safety solvent B. automatically speeding up the prime
mover
C. abrasive dressing stones C. tripping the panel board main switch
D. sandpaper D. tripping the generator circuit breaker
Ans: B Ans: D
5823 Complete controller maintenance includes 5824 If a loaded shunt motor's field were
_____________. weakened by rheostat resistance or by an
open circuit, the motor would _________.
A. periodic testing of protective devices A. overspeed due to reduced CEMF
B. checking for loose or worn contacts and B. stop because of low flux
weak springs
C. maintaining a sufficient supply of spare C. continue to run at base speed
parts
D. all of the above D. slow down and overheat
Ans: D Ans: A
5825 How is a wattmeter electrically connected in 5826 An AC generator panel is fitted with both
a circuit? synchronizing lamps and a synchro scope.
When the synchro scope pointer reaches
the noon position, one synchronizing light is
bright and the other is dark. This means
_____________.
A. In series A. there is a ground on the phase with the
dark lamp
B. In parallel B. the phase sequence is incorrect
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5829The RPM of an AC generator can be measured 5830 The "dielectric constant" is a numerical value indicating
the with a/an _____________.
effectiveness of a dielectric material in comparison to that of a
standard, which is _______________.
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Ans: C Ans: A
5847 Which of the following statements regarding5848 How many possible states does a binary
the use of a current measuring instrument is logic circuit have?
correct?
A. It must be connected in series with the A. One
circuit.
B. You should always start with the lowest B. Two
range until a suitable reading is obtained.
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5863 A change in field excitation of an alternator 5864 The effect of carrying field excitation
operating in parallel will cause a change in excessively high on a synchronous motor
its _____________. will result in a _____________.
A. alternator frequency A. tendency for the motor to fall out of step
B. kilowatt load B. tendency for the motor to overspeed
C. voltage output C. tendency for the motor to overheat
D. all of the above D. loss of motor speed regulation
Ans: C Ans: C
5865 A fuse will "blow" if _____________. 5866 The inductance of a coil is measured in
_____________.
A. an electric motor is stopped suddenly by A. ohms
opening a switch
B. the flow of current to the protection device B. volts
is reversed
C. the electrical current exceeds the rated C. henries
value of the fuse
D. unequal resistors are connected in parallel D. amperes
Ans: C Ans: C
5867 When a fluorescent lamp fails to light, the 5868 Electric current is the flow of electrons
trouble can be in the _____________. through a conductor; the rate of this flow
is measured in ___________.
A. lamp A. volts
B. starter B. amperes
C. ballast C. coulombs
D. all of the above D. ohms
Ans: D Ans: B
5869 Which of the following conditions can lead 5870 A circuit with a blown fuse would be
to the failure of a resistor? described as a/an _____________.
A. Excessive vibration A. short circuit
B. Insufficient ventilation B. open circuit
C. Corrosion C. bonded circuit
D. All of the above D. grounded circuit
Ans: D Ans: B
5871 Which of the conditions listed will indicate the5872 Which of the listed devices may be used
need to clean the insulation on the windings as a digital device?
of an electric motor?
A. Higher than normal operating temperature. A. variable resistor
B. Excessive vibration at normal speed. B. diode
C. Sparking at the brushes. C. strain gauge
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Ans: A Ans: C
5887 The armature cores of the D.C. motors are 5888 Equalization of the power factors of two
constructed with laminations to alternators operating in parallel is
___________. accomplished _____________.
A. eliminate hysteresis A. manually, by adjusting the governor
controls
B. minimize brush sparking B. automatically, by automatic voltage
regulators
C. reduce eddy current losses C. manually, adjusting the output of current
transformers
D. compensate for armature reaction D. automatically, by the designed action of
the governors
Ans: C Ans: B
5889 DC generator voltage is decreased by cutting 5890 In a three-phase electrical system, three
_____________. ground detecting lamps are provided. If all
three lamps REMAIN at half-brilliance
when the ground detecting test switch is
operated, ______________.
A. in field resistance A. there is a slight ground on all three
phases
B. outfield resistance B. the switch must be replaced
C. in armature resistance C. there are no grounds present
D. out armature resistance D. the light bulbs are of improper voltage
Ans: A Ans: C
5891 An open coil in a transformer will be 5892 A four-pole induction motor, operating on
indicated by which of the listed conditions? three-phase 60 cycle current will operate
at approximately ___________.
A. "zero" resistance accompanied by high A. 850 RPM
inductance
B. no resistance accompanied by stray B. 1,150 RPM
inductance
C. infinite resistance in addition to no C. 1,750 RPM
inductance
D. infinite resistance in addition to normal D. 3,550 RPM
inductance
Ans: C Ans: C
5893 An open in the armature of a DC motor 5894 An autotransformer is equipped with a
is suspected, but is not found by visual 50% tap, a 65% tap, and an 80% tap.
inspection of the commutator. The next Which of the following statements is true
step in troubleshooting this problem is to concerning a load connected to the 50%
________________. tap?
A. conduct a bar to bar test of the armature A. The load is receiving minimum voltage
and minimum current.
B. visually inspect the armature windings B. The load is receiving minimum voltage
and maximum current.
C. conduct an insulation resistance test of the C. The load is receiving maximum voltage
armature and minimum current.
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D. test the commutator for a ground D. The load is receiving maximum voltage
and maximum current.
Ans: A Ans: B
5895 A battery is connected to a circuit 5896 When two generators are on the line and
containing three resistors in parallel. The are sharing the load equally, they are
values of the three resistors are 2 ohms, 3 said to be operating in _____________.
ohms, and 6 ohms. What is the voltage of
the battery if the total circuit current is 12
amps?
A. 2 volts A. frequency
B. 6 volts B. series
C. 12 volts C. parallel
D. 24 volt D. resonance
Ans: C Ans: C
5897 If a DC motor runs hot, the cause may be 5898 Which of the methods listed is used to
_____________. maintain the division of load between two
compound-wound, DC generators
operating in parallel?
A. high mica condition A. The shunt fields are interconnected.
B. low ambient temperature B. The shunt field rheostats are
interconnected.
C. clogged ventilation ducts C. The series fields of both generators are
connected in series.
D. an open in the shunt field D. The equalizer connection parallels the
series fields of all machines.
Ans: C Ans: D
5899 An operational amplifier, as used in 5900 Damp armature windings in a D.C. motor
today's consoles, has a calculated gain may lead to ____________.
of 5. This means that when the input
changes _____________.
A. 5 volts, the output changes 10 volts A. reduced voltage
B. 10 volts, the output changes 5 volts B. reduced current
C. 2 volts, the output changes 10 volts C. increased resistance
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Ans: D Ans: B
5925 Which of the following statements about a 5926 According to Regulations , the talking and
three-phase wye connection is correct? calling circuits of a sound powered
telephone system must be _____________.
A. The line current is 1.73 times the phase A. intrinsically safe
current.
B. The phase current is 1.73 times the line B. independent of each other
current.
C. The line voltage is 1.73 times the phase C. independently grounded
voltage.
D. The phase voltage is 1.73 times the line D. connected to a common ground
voltage.
Ans: C Ans: B
5927 Regulations require that lighting fixture 5928 The emergency electrical power source on
globes must be protected by guards if the tank vessels over 500 GT on an
fixtures are located in the ____________. international voyage, should be capable of
continuous operation under emergency
load for _____________.
A. steering gear room A. 6 hours
B. galley B. 12 hours
C. living quarters C. 18 hours
D. wheelhouse D. 24 hours
Ans: A Ans: C
5929 Which of the following statements 5930 From the standpoint of safety, you should
concerning electrical cables is correct? never allow salt water to enter a lead-acid
storage battery or come in contact with
sulfuric acid because ______________.
A. Where they pass through watertight A. the resulting gas is extremely flammable
bulkheads, they should be fitted with
watertight stuffing boxes.
B. Electric cable coverings should never be B. the resulting gas is a respiratory irritant
grounded. that can be fatal
C. Electrical cables must be rigidly held in C. the primary constituent, sodium, reacts
place by welding of armored cable, or lethally with lead peroxide
glued in place where nonmetallic insulation
is used.
D. combining salt water with lead-acid
D. All of the above. creates an invisible gas resulting in severe
corrosion
Ans: A Ans: B
5931 If overloading a DC machine becomes 5932 Which of the following statements of
necessary in an emergency, you should Regulations concerning battery installations
____________. is correct?
A. cool the machine with portable blowers A. Sign, permanently secured to the
and fans battery trays, indicating that "naked
lights or smoking is prohibited in the
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5933 Unless it can be shown that a 45°C ambient 5934 Regulations require each switchboard to
temperature will not be exceeded, motors have mechanical protection including
within a machinery space must be designed _______.
for an ambient temperature of
_____________.
A. 45°C A. closed sides
B. 50°C B. a drip shield
C. 55°C C. a door at each entrance to a rear working
space
D. 60°C D. all the above
Ans: B Ans: D
5935 Regulations require that each 5936 When supplying emergency lighting loads,
alternating current generator the storage battery initial voltage must not
arranged for parallel operation shall exceed the standard system voltage by
be provided with _____________. more than _____________.
A. more than one means of excitation A.0.02
B. individual circuit fuses B.0.03
C. a high back-pressure trip C.0.05
D. a reverse-power trip D.0.1
Ans: D Ans: C
5937 When there is a fire in a large electric motor, 5938 According to Regulations , which of the
normally the very FIRST step is to following statements is the ONLY method
____________. allowed to ease the starting of emergency
diesel generator engines?
A. secure the electric supply A. Bayonet-type electrical oil heaters
B. ventilate area to remove smoke B. Steam or hot water lube oil heaters
C. start the fire pump and lead out hose C. Thermostatically controlled electric jacket
water heaters
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5949 A ground can be defined as an electrical 5950 External shunts are sometimes used with
connection between the wiring of a motor ammeters to_______.
and its ____________.
A. shunt field A. increase meter sensitivity
B. circuit breaker B. permit shunts with larger resistances to be
utilized
C. metal framework C. prevent damage to the meter movement
from heat generated by the shunt
D. interpole D. enable the construction of a compact meter
with a virtually unlimited range
Ans: C Ans: C
5951 Where a thermal-acting breaker is 5952 Which of the following statements
required to be used in an area of represents an application of a silicon
unusually high, low, or constantly controlled rectifier?
fluctuating temperatures, an ambient
compensating element must be used. This
element consists of a ______________.
A. cylindrical spring on the contact arm A. To provide DC power for a main
propulsion motor.
B. conical spring on the contact arm B. For use as a voltage reference diode.
C. second bimetal element C. For sensing flame in an automated burner.
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A. current paths in the control circuit are drawn A. Never use this tester on circuits greater
as heavy lines and in the power circuit as than 60 Hz, as the coil's resultant high
lighter lines impedance lowers current and magnetic
pull. The tester may not register
dangerous voltages.
B. current paths in the power circuit are drawn B. Always remember that the unit is polarity
as heavy lines and in control circuit as sensitive and if used on DC circuits
lighter lines reversing the leads may result in high
temperatures within the tester.
C. circuits subject to 500 volts or greater are C. Never connect the device to circuits where
drawn as heavy lines and below 500 volts as potentials greater than 120 volts may be
lighter lines present, as the coil's extremely fine wire
cannot withstand more than a few amps.
D. circuits subject to 500 volts or greater are D. Always pre-set the meter to the next
drawn as light lines and below 500 volts as higher range than the amount of voltage
heavy lines expected in the circuit in order to prevent
damage from an off-scale reading.
Ans: B Ans: A
5961 Which of the motors for the devices listed5962 A molded-case circuit breaker provides
below is fitted with an instantaneous protection against short circuits by using
overload relay? a/an ________________.
A. Fan A. electromagnet
B. Pump B. shading coil
C. Winch C. arc quencher
D. Machine tool D. burn away strip
Ans: C Ans: A
5963 The frequency output of an operating alternator Which of the following physical
is controlled by the 5964 _____________. characteristics does a wound-rotor induction
motor possess that a squirrel cage motor
does not?
A. relative speed of the rotor poles A. Slip rings
B. number of turns of wire in the armature coil B. End rings
C. strength of the magnets used C. A centrifugal switch
D. output voltage D. End plates
Ans: A Ans: A
5965 The rated temperature rise of an electric 5966 Which of the following represents the
motor is the _____________. accepted method of cleaning dust and
foreign particles from electrical
equipment while limiting damage to
electric components?
A. average temperature at any given latitude A. Carefully wiping off the components with
a soft cotton rag.
B. normal temperature rise above the standard B. Blowing a high velocity stream of
ambient temperature at rated load compressed air rapidly across the
components.
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C. average temperature rise due to resistance C. Using a vacuum cleaner to remove debris
at 10% overload from the components.
D. permissible difference in the ambient D. Using carbon tetrachloride as a cleaning
temperature of the motor due to existing solvent to clean the components.
weather conditions
Ans: B Ans: C
5967 The electrolyte in a lead-acid storage 5968 The torque produced by a motor when its
battery consists of distilled water and shaft will not turn, even though rated
_____________. voltage is applied to the stator, is known
as _____________.
A. hydrogen chloride A. locked-rotor torque
B. calcium chloride B. pullout torque
C. sulfuric acid C. breakdown torque
D. muriatic acid D. torque margin
Ans: C Ans: A
5969 Heat sinks are frequently used with 5970 Incandescent lamps are classified according
_____________. to __________.
A. power transistors A. shape of bulb and type of service
B. vacuum tubes B. size and style of base
C. tunnel rectifier diodes C. operating voltage and wattage
D. all of the above D. all of the above
Ans: A Ans: D
5971 Which of the following statements describes 5972 The state of charge of a lead acid storage
the significance of ambient temperature in battery is best indicated by the
relation to the service life of electronic _____________.
components?
A. Ambient temperature should be as high as A. testing of the individual cell voltages
possible to drive off moisture.
B. Increased ambient temperature decreases B. ampere hour capacity of the battery
the service life of electronic components.
C. Ambient temperature is not significant as C. specific gravity of the electrolyte
long as the relative humidity is kept low.
D. A reduced ambient temperature causes a D. total cell voltages
corresponding reduced service life.
Ans: B Ans: C
5973 Tightly knit metal braid wire can be used with5974 The open-circuit voltage of a fully charged
a printed circuit board when ___________. lead-acid battery cell is _____________.
A. conductor flexibility is required A. 1.5 volts
B. DE soldering components in the circuit B. 1.8 volts
C. electrically produced magnetic fluxes C. 2.0 volts
would cause inaccuracies in adjacent
components
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D. The three phases always provide power to D. prevent the motor from restarting
the load through three sets of slip rings and automatically on restoration of voltage
brushes.
Ans: A Ans: D
5983 The part of a fuse that melts and opens the 5984 The cross-sectional area of shipboard
circuit is made of _____________. electrical cable is expressed in
_____________.
A. copper and antimony A. millimeters
B. steel and babbitt B. gage numbers
C. aluminum or beryllium alloy C. centimeters
D. zinc or an alloy of tin and lead D. circular mils
Ans: D Ans: D
5985 Fuses placed in series with a thermal trip- 5986 On an engine throttle control system, the
type circuit breaker are used for auxiliary control circuits are provided with
_____________. devices to prevent excessive over travel of
the pilot valve by the synchronous motor.
These devices are called
_________________.
A. time-delay protection A. overlap sensors
B. short-circuit protection B. limit switches
C. short duration surge protection C. over travel relays
D. sustained overload protection D. proximity switches
Ans: B Ans: B
5987 The most common source of excitation for5988 The type of feature afforded auxiliaries
synchronous motors is a/an _____________. vital to the operation of propelling
equipment, where automatic restart after a
voltage failure would not create a hazard,
is termed _____________.
A. low voltage battery A. low voltage protection
B. motor attenuator set B. high amperage protection
C. DC exciter generator C. low voltage release
D. AC supply D. high amperage release
Ans: C Ans: C
5989 The purpose of DC generator brushes is to 5990 The most common source of excitation for
_____________. synchronous motors is a/an
______________.
A. neutralize armature reaction A. step-up transformer
B. conduct electric current to an outside circuit B. half-wave rectifier
C. convert DC current to AC current C. DC supply
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5997 Which of the terms listed best describes a 5998 The purpose of squirrel-cage windings in a
compound-wound DC generator having a synchronous motor is to ______________.
higher voltage at no load than at full load?
A. Flat compounded A. provide more precise balancing
B. Over compounded B. produce a higher power factor
C. Under compounded C. eliminate arcing between the stator and
the frame
D. Terminal compounded D. provide a means for starting
Ans: C Ans: D
5999 A triac thyristor functions as a control device 6000 The speed of a squirrel cage induction
and is basically motor is determined by the
________________. _____________.
A. two NPN transistors in parallel with a A. diameter of the stator
common base lead
B. a diode in series with a temperature B. number of stator poles
sensitive capacitor
C. two back-to-back SCR's with a common C. rotor winding resistance
gate lead
D. a triode tube with an extra heavy grid D. bar resistance of the conducting rotor
element
Ans: C Ans: B
6001 Copper is often used as an electrical 6002 Under which of the listed conditions can the
conductor because it _______________. engine room retake the throttle control
from the bridge?
A. has high resistance at low temperatures A. Any time it is deemed necessary.
B. has a highly polished surface B. Only with the master's permission.
C. is able to pass current with little opposition C. After a 10 minute delay to the input
command.
D. holds insulation together well D. Only after the throttle has been placed in
stop.
Ans: C Ans: A
6003 In a 11kw induction-type motor with a cage 6004 A single-phase induction motor having a
rotor, the current required at standstill to relatively high starting torque, is the
produce starting torque is approximately ___________.
____________.
A. half the full load current A. shaded pole motor
B. equal to the full load current B. wound-rotor motor
C. five times the full load current C. capacitor-start motor
D. ten to twenty times the full load current D. resistance-start motor
Ans: C Ans: C
6005 A generator has been exposed to water 6006 The speed of a three-phase squirrel-
and is being checked for its safe operation. cage induction-type motor operating in
Therefore, it is necessary to a fixed frequency system is varied by
_______________. changing the _____________.
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A. check for shorted coils with a growler A. number of phases to the motor
B. take moisture readings with a hydrometer B. number of stator poles
C. test insulation values with a megger C. locked rotor current
D. ground the commutator, or slip rings and D. resistance of the rotor winding
run it at half load for 12 hours
Ans: C Ans: B
6007 Batteries used for diesel engine starting 6008 The combined effect of inductive
should __________. reactance, capacitive reactance, and
resistance in an AC series circuit is known
as _____________.
A. be located in a locker on the weather deck A. reactance
B. be located as close as possible to the B. total reactance
engine
C. have sufficient capacity to provide at least C. impedance
50 starts consecutively without recharging
D. only be of the nickel alkaline type D. resonance
Ans: B Ans: C
6009 AC circuits develop resistance, inductance, 6010 When a megohmmeter is used to test
and capacitance. The inductive reactance of insulation, the gradual rise of the pointer
a circuit is expressed in _____________. reading as a result of continued cranking,
is caused by _____________.
A. ohms A. good conductor resistance
B. mhos B. the leakage of current along the surface
of dirty insulation
C. henrys C. the inductive reactance of the windings
D. farads D. the dielectric-absorption effect of the
insulation
Ans: A Ans: D
6011 The basic control action of a magnetic 6012 During the charging process of storage
amplifier depends upon _____________. batteries, the charging rooms should be
well ventilated because __________.
A. variations in the load capacitance A. without ventilation excessive gassing will
occur
B. changes in inductance B. highly poisonous gases are released
C. type of core material C. highly explosive gases will otherwise
accumulate
D. construction of the core D. without ventilation the battery will not
take a full charge
Ans: B Ans: C
6013 The purpose of an impressed current cathodic6014 Routine maintenance of lead acid batteries
protection system aboard ship is to should include _____________.
_______________.
A. prevent corrosion of the hull, propeller, A. keeping the terminals clean
rudder and line shafting
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B. neutralize the vessel's stray magnetic fields B. coating cable connections with petroleum
which would interfere with radar jelly
C. protect engine room and deck machinery C. maintaining a trickle charge
from oxidation in the presence of salt air
D. maintain a minimum constant alternator D. all of the above
load to prevent overheating
Ans: A Ans: D
6015 Electrical circuits are protected against 6016 The function of a rectifier is similar to that
overheating by means of a/an of a _______.
______________.
A. circuit breaker A. trap
B. amplifier B. regulating valve
C. diode C. check valve
D. capacitor D. filter
Ans: A Ans: C
6017 A circuit is protected from overheating by 6018 Which of the following devices should be
a/an ___________. used to measure the temperature of a
battery electrolyte?
A. pyrometer A. Mercury thermometer
B. thermal overload relay B. Alcohol thermometer
C. magnetic contactor C. Thermocouple pyrometer
D. overload transformer D. Potentiometer
Ans: B Ans: B
6019 The seven segment arrangement for 6020 Line losses in a distribution circuit are kept
numerical display on consoles, test to a minimum by __________.
meters and other applications can be
either ________________.
A. UJT or BJT A. adding rubber insulation conductors to the
circuit
B. BCD or OCD B. using higher current and lower voltage
C. JFET or IGFET C. increasing the number of thermal relays in
the circuit
D. LED or LCD D. using higher voltage and lower current
Ans: D Ans: D
6021 Which of the following describes the 6022 The multiple prefix "mega" (M) means
action when the handleis moved to the ____________.
start position of a drum-type motor
controller used with a compound motor?
A. Full current is supplied to the shunt field, A. thousand (10 to the 3rd power)
series field, and armature.
B. Full line current is supplied to the shunt and
series fields, and reduced current is B. million (10 to the 6th power)
supplied to the armature.
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C. Full line current is supplied to the shunt C. billion (10 to the 9th power)
field, and reduced current is supplied to
the series field and the armature.
D. Reduced line current is supplied to the shunt D. trillion (10 to the 12th power)
field, series field, and armature.
Ans: C Ans: B
6023 Armature cores in a DC generator are made 6024 The item referred to as a pigtail on a DC
of laminated steel sheets to _____________. motor brush rigging is a/an
______________.
A. fit the curvature of the frame A. feather spring
B. increase the hysteresis effect B. uninsulated wire
C. reduce eddy current losses C. flexible spring adjuster
D. allow for easy assembly D. brush holder
Ans: C Ans: B
6025 Reversing the current flow through a coil will 6026 In testing a three-phase delta winding for
___________. an open circuit using a megohmmeter, you
must ______________.
A. reduce the amount of flux produced A. test each phase with all connections intact
B. have no effect on the eddy currents B. measure the voltage across the open
produced connections while testing
C. reduce the power consumed C. test the windings as parallel groups to
avoid short circuiting
D. reverse its two-pole field D. open the delta-connections to avoid
shunting the phase being tested
Ans: D Ans: D
6027 The direction of rotation of an induction 6028 An insulation resistance reading is taken at
motor is ________. 20°C and found to be 10 megohms. What
would you expect the resistance reading
to be at 40°C?
A. opposite the rotating field direction A. 2.5 megohms
B. the same as the direction of the rotating B. 10 megohms
field
C. determined by the number of poles C. 15 megohms
D. determined by the staggering of the D. 20 megohms
brushes
Ans: B Ans: A
6029 The sub-multiple prefix "milli" (m) means 6030 When a solid-state component of an
____________. electronic circuit is mounted to a metallic
mass, the general purpose of that mass is
to ____________.
A. one thousandth (10 to the -3rd power) A. prevent vibration damage to delicate
components
B. one millionth (10 to the -6th power) B. prevent mechanical damage to solid-state
components
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C. one billionth (10 to the -9th power) C. dissipate stray magnetic currents
D. one trillionth (10 to the -12th power) D. act as a heat sink
Ans: A Ans: D
6031 When charging lead-acid batteries, the6032 One feature of the operational amplifier is
charging rate should be reduced as the that it can have ____________.
battery nears its full charge to
____________.
A. prevent damaging battery plates A. up to ten outputs
B. allow equalization of cell voltages B. binary coded decimal inputs
C. reduce lead sulfate deposits C. several hundred amps at the output
D. increase lead peroxide formation D. inverting and non-inverting inputs
Ans: A Ans: D
6033 A saturable reactor uses relatively small DC 6034 A signal derived from a controlled function
currents to control _______________. and returned to the initiating point is called
a/an ____________.
A. high frequency low power loads A. monitoring signal
B. low frequency low power loads B. inverse signal
C. high frequency high power loads C. reverse signal
D. low frequency high power loads D. feedback signal
Ans: D Ans: D
6035 A shaded-pole motor is a ____________. 6036 To provide its unique characteristics to
analog circuits, the operational amplifier is
made up of a/an______________.
A. synchronous motor A. voltage amp, current amp and output amp
B. three-phase induction motor B. input amp, power amp and output amp
C. compound-wound motor C. scaling amp, power amp and voltage amp
D. single-phase induction motor D. differential amp, voltage amp and output
amp
Ans: D Ans: D
6037 The mica used in the commutators of DC 6038 When starting a DC propulsion motor the
machinery is _____________. variable rheostat must FIRST be turned
____________.
A. harder than copper A. all the way to the run position then quickly
back to slow
B. softer than copper B. to the slow position then gradually moved
to full speed
C. the same hardness as the copper C. to the mid position
D. softer than copper but wears away at a D. quickly to the run position
slower rate
Ans: A Ans: B
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6039 To determine if a stator coil is grounded, 6040 In an impressed current cathodic protection
you should use a/an _____________. system, the anode is ____________.
A. ammeter A. connected to the hull and deteriorates with
time
B. ground detection lamp B. insulated from the hull and does not waste
away
C. magneto C. connected to the hull but does not waste
away
D. megger D. insulated from the hull but deteriorates
with time
Ans: D Ans: B
6041 When a megohmmeter is being used to test 6042 Which of the following types of DC motors
insulation resistance, current leakage has its field connected in parallel with its
along the surface of the insulation is armature?
indicated by the megohmmeter's pointer
_____________.
A. dipping toward zero then raising slowly A. Counter EMF
B. continually rising as test voltage is applied B. Shunt
C. kicking slightly down scale as voltage is C. Salient pole
applied
D. fluctuating around a constant resistance D. Series
reading
Ans: C Ans: B
6043 When checking the specific gravity of the 6044 Basic operating characteristics of the
battery electrolyte with a hydrometer, you operational amplifier such as gain and
should be aware that ________________. stability are the function of its
_____________.
A. the battery is fully charged when the float
A. differential input stage
sinks deepest into the electrolyte
B. the battery is discharged when the float is B. power output stage
highest in the electrolyte
C. a hydrometer reading is accurate if taken
C. feedback circuit
immediately after water is added to the cell
D. warm temperatures will lower the specific D. supply voltages
gravity of the electrolyte
Ans: D Ans: C
6045 The sub-multiple prefix "nano" (n) means 6046 A switchboard, for a AC electrical
____________. distribution system, will be provided with
which of the following components?
A. thousandth (10 to the -3rd power) A. Frequency meter.
B. millionth (10 to the -6th power) B. Ammeter
C. billionth (10 to the -9th power) C. Voltmeter
D. trillionth (10 to the -12th power) D. All of the above
Ans: C Ans: D
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6047 A generator is prevented from becoming 6048 Which type of AC single-phase motor will
motorized by the use of a/an also operate on direct current?
_____________.
A. overspeed trip A. Split-phase
B. reverse power relay B. Series-wound
C. back pressure trip C. Shaded-pole
D. governor controls D. Repulsion-start
Ans: B Ans: B
6049 Aboard ship, a grounded field coil in an 6050 The electrical energy necessary to power a
AC motor can be determined by using a sound-powered telephone's small vibrating
_________________. bell is obtained from _________.
A. portable growler A. the emergency batteries for the general
alarm
B. galvanometer B. each station's hand-cranked generator
C. visual inspection C. the emergency switchboard
D. megohmmeter D. normal 115 volt DC supplies
Ans: D Ans: B
6051 A testing device called a "growler" is being 6052 A DC shunt generator has its field windings
used to locate a shorted coil in the stator of connected in _____________.
an AC electrical machine. When the "feeler"
is moved over a slot containing the shorted
coil _____________.
A. a loud growling noise will be heard A. series with the series windings
B. any vibration within the feeler will cease B. parallel with the field rheostat
C. the meter needle will be deflected to zero C. series with the armature windings
D. the meter needle will be deflected to full- D. parallel with the armature windings
scale
Ans: A Ans: D
6053 The sub-multiple prefix "pico" (p) means 6054 Which of the following statements
____________. concerning a simple parallel resistance
circuit is correct?
A. thousandth (10 to the -3rd power) A. The voltage drop across each resistor is
the same.
B. millionth (10 to the -6th power) B. The total current flow equals the reciprocal
of the sum of the individual currents.
C. billionth (10 to the -9th power) C. The total resistance equals the sum of the
individual resistances.
D. The total voltage equals the sum of the
D. trillionth (10 to the -12th power)
individual voltages across each resistance.
Ans: D Ans: A
6055 The resistance value of a resistor in a 6056 On AC vessels, which of the following
circuit can best be determined by the statements represents the most difficult
_____________. problem involved in obtaining a DC
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6063 The pushbutton on the handset of a ship's 6064 When troubleshooting an electronic
sound-powered telephone must be circuit, a cold solder joint can be located
depressed to ______________. with the aid of an ohmmeter. Once the
problem has been located, you should
_________________.
A. talk then released to listen A. reheat the circuit in an oven to an even
temperature and recheck with an
ohmmeter
B. listen then released to talk B. reheat the connection with a match and
recheck with an ohmmeter
C. reheat connection with a soldering tool
C. both talk and listen
and recheck with an ohmmeter
D. ring the station being called D. do nothing as this is the normal condition
Ans: C Ans: C
6065 During its operation, loud buzzing and 6066 Although saturable reactors are extremely
resultant welding of contacts of a magnetic useful in some applications, their gain is
relay may be caused by __________. low because of ____________.
A. overheating of the contactor coil A. core hysteresis losses
B. low voltage on the operating coil B. inductive reactance in the control winding
C. low insulation resistance to ground C. IR drop throughout the load winding
D. lubrication of the contact bearing points D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: A
6067 Most three-phase induction motors of five6068 If a magnetic controller relay fails to drop
horsepower or less, are started by out when the coil voltage is removed from
_____________. the relay, the probable cause may be
_____________.
A. autotransformer starters A. excessive spring tension
B. resistor starters B. overvoltage
C. across-the-line starters C. excessive current
D. reactor starters D. welded contacts
Ans: C Ans: D
6069 The synchronous speed of an induction motor is 6070 In a simple series circuit, the entire source
the ________. voltage will drop across ______________.
A. speed at which the rotor turns A. the resistor next to the negative terminal
B. speed of the rotating field B. a short circuit
C. frequency of the rotor current C. the resistor next to the positive terminal
D. slip in per cent of rotor RPM D. an open circuit
Ans: B Ans: D
6071 An across-the-line starter provides 6072 Excessive heat in an operating motor
___________________. controller can result from _____________.
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6079 In troubleshooting a circuit in a console, you 6080 The state of charge of a lead-acid battery
find that a resistor may be faulty. Which of is best indicated by the ____________.
the precautions listed must be observed
when using an ohmmeter to carry out this
test?
A. Correct polarity must be observed, A. individual cell voltage
connecting the red lead to the banded end
of the resistor.
B. Meter leads must be twisted to cancel the B. ampere-hour capacity
leads' magnetic fields.
C. The meter must be placed in series with the
C. electrolyte specific gravity
resistor and the circuit.
D. The resistor's circuit must be de-energized
and at least one end of the component D. total cell voltage
isolated.
Ans: D Ans: C
6081 For practical purposes, in a simple 6082 If both the "high level" and "low level"
series circuit, the source voltage will alarms come on for the same address of a
be dropped across one resistor if it centralized control console, the most likely
has ______________. problem is a/an ____________.
A. half the resistance of the other resistor A. sensor failure
B. a resistance equal to the other B. failed alarm
C. at least ten times the resistance of the other C. low level
D. a partial short circuit D. extremely high level
Ans: C Ans: A
6083 You have installed a Zener diode in 6084 Violent gassing from a lead-acid battery
parallel with a load. While measuring the while it is being charged, indicates that the
voltage across the Zener diode it is found _____________.
that it does not change as the current
through the load increases. This means that
the Zener diode __________.
A. is working as it should A. plate separators are grounded
B. is shorted B. battery compartment ventilation is
inadequate
C. is open C. electrolyte specific gravity is too low
D. does not regulate as it should D. charging rate is too high
Ans: A Ans: D
6085 A burned-out LED should be indicated by 6086 When a lead-acid battery begins gassing
_____________. freely while receiving a normal charge,
the charging current should be
_____________.
A. excessive output A. increased
B. a slight glow in the crystal B. shut off
C. excessive illumination C. decreased
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D. no illumination D. unchanged
Ans: D Ans: C
6087 Motor controller or starter contacts may6088 Transformer cores are laminated to reduce
become pitted and welded together if the _____________.
contacts _____________.
A. open under loaded conditions A. eddy currents
B. close slowly with light pressure B. secondary flux
C. open too quickly and arc C. leakage flux
D. close quickly with proportionate pressure D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: A
6089 The governor control switch of an alternator 6090 Which of the following statements is true
is moved to the "raise" position. This action concerning the operating characteristics of
will _____________. a squirrel-cage motor?
A. raise the no-load speed setting of the A. Rotor slip is dependent upon the motor
governor load.
B. raise the percentage of speed droop B. An increase in motor load results in less
slip.
C. lower the no-load speed setting of the C. A decrease in rotor speed results in less
governor generated current.
D. lower the percentage of speed droop D. A decrease in rotor speed produces a
weaker magnetic field.
Ans: A Ans: A
6091 As an armature revolves within a magnetic 6092 To test fuses in an energized circuit, you
field, friction is developed between the should use a ____________.
rotated magnetized particles as they pass
through each magnetization cycle. This
results in ____________.
A. copper loss A. low voltage light bulb
B. eddy-current loss B. megohmmeter
C. hysteresis loss C. voltmeter
D. armature reaction D. resistance meter
Ans: C Ans: C
6093 The proper way to mix the electrolyte for a 6094 In order to increase its range of
battery is to add _____________. measurement, a resistance would be
placed in series with which of the following
instruments?
A. acid to alkaline water A. DC voltmeter
B. acid to distilled water B. DC ammeter
C. alkaline water to acid C. frequency meter
D. distilled water to acid D. power factor meter
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Ans: B Ans: A
6095 When mixing electrolyte for a lead-acid 6096 If the approximate voltage to be measured
storage battery, ______________. in a circuit is not known, you should
_____________.
A. stirring should always be avoided A. use the lowest voltage range on the
voltmeter
B. a lead container should always be used B. connect the meter in series with the circuit
C. always pour the water into the acid C. only have to calibrate the meter before
using it
D. always pour the acid into the water D. use the highest voltage range on the
voltmeter
Ans: D Ans: D
6097 Caution must be exercised during the6098 When the current flow through a copper
charging of lead-acid storage batteries as wire increases, its _____________.
_____________.
A. the acid will become weaker A. resistance will decrease
B. hydrogen gas is being continuously B. insulation will burn
liberated
C. both plates are changing chemically to C. temperature will increase
lead sulfate
D. lead peroxide in the negative plate is D. conductivity will increase
poisonous
Ans: B Ans: C
6099 While testing a semi-conductor diode with 6100 The specific gravity of the electrolyte in a
an ohmmeter, both the forward and lead-acid battery is measured by a
reverse readings are almost in the infinity _____________.
range. This would indicate that the unit is
_____________.
A. good A. Gould plate
B. open B. titration pipette
C. grounded C. hydrometer
D. shorted D. litmus paper test
Ans: B Ans: C
6101 Capacitance in an AC circuit will 6102 Which of the following activities occurs
_____________. during the charging process of a lead-acid
storage battery?
A. stop current flow once the capacitor is fully A. The specific gravity of the acid increases.
charged
B. allow current flow in only one direction B. Both plates change chemically to lead
sulfate.
C. oppose any change in circuit voltage C. The specific gravity of the acid decreases.
D. rectify the current D. Hydrogen gas is absorbed.
Ans: C Ans: A
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6103 Magnet chatter or "pumping" occurring in a 6104 Which of the following characteristics is
magnetic contactor can be caused by most critical in determining the size of the
______________. cable to be used in a particular circuit?
A. dirt or grease on pole faces A. voltage rating
B. mechanical interference in the contacts B. weight per unit length
C. chattering contacts on the control relay C. current rating
D. magnetic lock out of the contacts D. inductance per unit length
Ans: C Ans: C
6105 Shunt, series, and compound wound motors, 6106 Motor starter or controller contacts may
are all DC motors designed to operate from become welded together if the contacts
_____________. _____________.
A. constant potential, variable current DC A. open too quickly and arc
sources
B. variable potential, constant current DC B. close under excessive pressure
sources
C. variable potential, variable current DC C. open or close too quickly
sources
D. constant potential, constant current DC D. close under excessive starting current
sources
Ans: A Ans: D
6107 Which of the following devices are protected 6108 An advantage of DC motors over AC
from being motorized by a reverse-power motors is that they _____________.
relay?
A. Alternators A. are less expensive
B. any water that has been previously added B. smaller than that of the branch with the
to the cells will dilute the solution and give a lowest resistance
false reading
C. a hydrometer reading is inaccurate if C. equal to the sum of the individual branch
taken immediately after water is added to resistances
the cell
D. temperature has no effect on hydrometer D. equal to the sum of the individual branch
readings resistances divided by the number of
branches
Ans: C Ans: B
6113 If the resistance of a circuit is cut in half and6114 The power factor at which a paralleled AC
the applied voltage is kept constant, the generator operates is usually adjusted by
current flow will be _____________. the _____________.
A. doubled A. connected load
B. quadrupled B. prime mover speed
C. unchanged C. field excitation
D. cut in half D. generator's rated voltage
Ans: A Ans: C
6115 If the excitation is increased to one of two6116 In a series wound motor, the current passing
alternators operating in parallel, the through the field windings is also passing
_____________. through the _____________.
A. power factor will change in the lagging A. armature
direction
B. power factor will change in the leading B. shunt field
direction
C. kilowatt load will be greatly increased C. reactance comparator
D. ampere load will be greatly decreased D. laminations
Ans: A Ans: A
6117 The power factor of an AC generator 6118 The speed of a series wound winch motor is
operating singularly is determined by the controlled by ____________.
__________.
A. connected load A. varying the voltage applied to the motor
B. prime mover speed B. the weight of the load on the cargo boom
C. field excitation C. overcurrent protection devices in the motor
D. generator's rated voltage D. a hydraulic speed-limiting governor
Ans: A Ans: A
6119 Why is it desirable to operate paralleled AC6120 The charge of a lead-acid battery is
generators at the same power factor? checked with a _____________.
A. Circulating currents are kept to a minimum. A. manometer
B. Field excitation losses are kept to a B. hydrometer
minimum.
C. Generator rotors will have a lesser C. viscometer
tendency to hunt.
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D. open the equalizing bus disconnect switch D. maintaining a high charging rate at all
times
Ans: C Ans: A
6129 The true power indicated by the pointer 6130 The shunt of a DC ammeter should be
movement of a wattmeter depends on the connected in __________.
current flow through the load, the
magnitude of the potential across the load,
and the ____________.
A. power factor of the load A. series with the load and in parallel with
the meter movement
B. angle of coil displacement B. parallel with the load and in series with
the meter movement
C. inertia of the movable coil C. parallel with the load and in parallel with
the meter movement
D. high resistance from the load D. series with the load and in series with the
meter movement
Ans: A Ans: A
6131 Due to the operating characteristics of the 6132 Loss of or weak residual magnetism in an
system, time lag fuses alternator or generator can be corrected
(or dual-element fuses) are necessary for use for by _________________.
in _____________.
A. main lighting circuits A. running the rotor in the opposite direction
for 5 minutes
B. motor starting circuit B. allowing the generator to run at 10% of
normal speed for 5 minutes
C. running the generator at normal speed
C. emergency lighting circuits with the field rheostat fully
counterclockwise
D. general alarm circuits D. using a storage battery or battery
charger to "flash" the field
Ans: B Ans: D
6133 Cleaning of electrical insulation should be 6134 The plates of a NiCad storage battery are
_____________. made of ________.
A. done every six months A. potassium hydroxide with a small amount
of sulfuric acid
B. accomplished every 12 months B. lead and lead peroxide
C. determined by need and not the calendar C. silver oxide and lead sulfate
D. performed whenever the electrician is not D. combinations of nickel powder and nickel
otherwise busy & cadmium salts
Ans: C Ans: D
6135 Relative to the direction of rotation, a D.C. 6136 One method of troubleshooting digital
motor commutating pole has the same circuits in a console is to ___________.
polarity as the _____________.
A. supply alternate logic levels at the input(s)
A. main pole following and test for change of state conditions at
the output
B. interpole following B. ground all inputs and test for a logic "1"
at the output
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C. main pole preceding C. open all inputs and test for a logic "0" at
the output
D. interpole preceding D. vary each input smoothly from 0-10 volts
and test for similar variance at the output
Ans: C Ans: A
6137 Which of the following meters uses a shunt 6138 Electrical machinery insulation will break
connected in series with the load, but down more rapidly due to
parallel with the meter movement? _________________.
A. voltmeter A. low loading of motors and generators
B. power factor meter B. frequent megger testing
C. wattmeter C. high temperatures and vibration
D. ammeter D. high operating frequencies
Ans: D Ans: C
6139 Which of the listed ranges represents 6140 The operator of electrical motors should
specific gravity corrected for temperature keep a constant check on the loads they
for the electrolyte of a fully charged carry because _____________.
portable lead-acid battery?
A. 1.100 to 1.150 A. low loads necessitate frequent insulation
cleaning
B. 1.180 to 1.200 B. exceeding nameplate values shortens
useful life
C. 1.280 to 1.300 C. energy is wasted if full loading is not
utilized
D. 1.750 to 2.000 D. power factor correction methods are load
dependent
Ans: C Ans: B
6141 When troubleshooting a console circuit card6142 The amount of mechanical force or torque
which is suspected of being faulty, the first produced by an electric motor depends on
step would be to _____. the ________________.
A. pull the card and measure the value of all A. strength of its magnetic field
resistors
B. check for the correct value and polarity of B. amount of armature current flow
all power connections to the card
C. pull the card and visually inspect for C. length of conductor in the field
burned components
D. check for continuity of circuit board traces D. all of the above
and then the gain of each transistor
Ans: B Ans: D
6143 The life expectancy of electrical insulation, is6144 Under normal conditions, storage
approximately halved for an increased batteries used for starting the emergency
operating temperature of diesel generator are maintained in a
_______________. charged state by which of the following
methods?
A. 10° C A. Trickle charging
B. 25° C B. Fast charging
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Ans: A Ans: A
6145 When troubleshooting a console circuit 6146 A useful instrument for checking A.C. motor
card suspected of being faulty, first performance by measuring possible
check for proper voltages to the card unbalanced currents is the
and then _______________. _____________.
A. test transistors or integrated circuits for A. hand or battery-operated megger
gain and compare with manufacturer's
specifications
B. blow any accumulated dust from the card B. vibrating-reed frequency meter
with at least 2kg/cm2 air from the ship's
service air system
C. pull the card, clean the sliding connections C. hook-on voltmeter-ammeter
with a pencil eraser, and remove
accumulated dust
D. de-energize the card and check the printed D. D'Arsonval iron-vane probe
circuit traces for continuity with an ohmmeter
Ans: C Ans: C
6147 What is the approximate voltage produced6148 You are using a mechanical voltage tester
by a nickel-cadmium battery cell? to check the fuses in a three-phase circuit
supplying an electric motor. For which of
the following reasons must the motor be
stopped during the test?
A. Testing an energized circuit presents a
A. 1.25 volts
hazard to the testing personnel.
B. 1.50 volts B. A faulty fuse could go undetected with
the motor energized.
C. 2.20 volts C. Reversed polarity of the circuit would be
indicated by the voltage tester with the
circuit energized.
D. 6.05 volts D. All of the above.
Ans: A Ans: B
6149 The voltage of an operating AC6150 To properly seat the brushes on slip rings,
turbogenerator is raised or lowered by you should use ____________.
adjusting the _____________.
A. exciter generator governor controls A. sand paper
B. synchronizing switch B. crocus cloth
C. phase sequence switch C. emery cloth
D. generator field exciter D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: A
6151 When a battery-charging panel is being6152 Routine A.C. motor maintenance should
used, the batteries will discharge if include periodic ______________.
_____________.
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Ans: A Ans: C
6159 Which of the following procedures 6160 Ambient temperature is the
represents the best method to prevent the _____________.
freezing of batteries continuously exposed
to low temperatures?
A. The battery caps should be removed. A. amount of temperature rise with no load
B. The battery cap vents should be sealed. B. temperature of the compartment where
the motor is located
C. The battery should be kept in a fully C. normal operating temperature, less the
charged condition. room temperature
D. The battery should be disconnected from its D. amount of temperature developed by an
charging source. operating motor
Ans: C Ans: B
6161 Electric circuits are protected against 6162 In addition to testing the calibration of a
overloads and short circuits by means of circuit breaker, maintenance should include
a/an ______________. all of the following EXCEPT
______________.
A. circuit breaker A. changing out of magnetic elements and
thermal heaters yearly
B. checking for corrosion, accumulation of dirt
B. amplifier
and thermal fatigue
C. diode C. inspecting for loose or missing parts
D. capacitor D. making sure foreign matter does not block
tripping element
Ans: A Ans: A
6163 When a megohmmeter is being used to test 6164 While paralleling two (2) AC generators
insulation resistance, current leakage using synchronizing lamps only, both lamps
along the surface of the insulation is will go dark when the generators are
indicated by the megohmmeter pointer ____________.
_____________.
A. fluctuating around a constant resistance A. running at the same speed
reading
B. dipping towards "zero", then rising slowly B. grounded
C. kicking slightly downscale as voltage is C. of the same polarity
applied
D. continually rising as the test voltage is D. in phase
applied
Ans: C Ans: D
6165 A lead-acid battery cell sustaining a short 6166 The propeller shaft speed in a turbo-
circuit _______. electric, synchronous, propulsion drive
motor is changed by varying the
__________.
A. will be indicated by lime accumulation on A. turbine speed
the terminal posts
B. will have unusually high cell voltage B. number of motor poles
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C. will become excessively heated while being C. field strength of the generator
charged
D. cannot be completely discharged under D. field strength of the motor
load
Ans: C Ans: A
6167 A fuse will blow for all the listed reasons 6168 Two contributors of electronic console
EXCEPT ________. failures are heat and vibration. To combat
some of their effects, preventive
maintenance procedures should include
______________.
A. excessive vibration A. systematic rotation of circuit cards with
those from spares to allow component
cooling
B. extremely hot surroundings B. periodic changing or cleaning of console
ventilation and control room air conditioning
filters
C. loose fuse clips C. weekly tightening of console foundation
bolts and changing of the air in the control
room
D. low contact resistance within the fuse D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: B
6169 In general, D.C. propulsion motor brush sparking Automatic voltage regulators provided on
can be caused by 6170 _______________. switchboards function to _____________.
A. incorrect brush grade, pressure or position A. regulate the AC load on the generator
B. a concentric commutator B. protect the switchboard from high voltage
C. a dark chocolate colored commutator C. govern prime mover speed to control
voltage
D. all of the above D. vary the field excitation to the generators
Ans: A Ans: D
6171 In which of the situations listed will a megohmmeter You are attempting to parallel two AC
give the most 6172 accurate readings? generators, and the synchro scope pointer
is revolving in the fast direction. This
indicates that the frequency of the incoming
machine is _____________.
A. While the machine is in operation. A. higher than the bus frequency
B. While the machine is discharging static electricity. B. lower than the bus frequency
C. Immediately prior to restarting the machine. C. the same as the bus frequency but out of
phase with it
D. When the machine has been shut down and D. the same as the bus frequency and the
grounded for a period of 15 minutes. circuit breaker may be closed at any pointer
position
Ans: D Ans: A
6173 The most practical way to control the voltage Which of the instruments listed could be
output of an AC 6174 generator is to vary used to locate a grounded field coil in a
the _____________. synchronous motor?
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D. change scales to the R X 100 scale and D. alternator power factors are in phase
adjust using the "zero ohms" adjusting knob
Ans: A Ans: C
6199 A multimeter may be damaged by taking a 6200 When two AC generators are being
_____________. paralleled, the breaker should be closed
with the synchro scope pointer rotating in
the ____________.
A. voltage reading while in the ammeter A. "slow" direction, just before the 12 o'clock
mode position
B. current reading while in the voltmeter mode B. "fast" direction, just after the 12 o'clock
position
C. resistance reading while in the ammeter C. "fast" direction, just before the 12 o'clock
mode position
D. resistance reading while in the voltmeter D. "slow" direction, just after the 12 o'clock
mode position
Ans: A Ans: C
6201 If two AC generators have just been placed 6202 Which of the following types of insulation
in parallel, the true power load is initially will begin to deteriorate FIRST as a result
distributed evenly by _____________. of the heat generated in the conductor it
surrounds?
A. a balance coil A. Varnished cloth
B. changing field excitation B. Rubber
C. adjusting the governor control settings C. Silicon
D. a rheostat D. Asbestos
Ans: C Ans: B
6203 A multimeter can be used to measure 6204 The KW load is evenly distributed between
_____________. two alternators just placed in parallel by
adjusting _____________.
A. resistance A. a balance coil
B. voltage B. the governor settings
C. current C. the field excitation
D. all of the above D. a rheostat
Ans: D Ans: B
6205 Before using an all-purpose electric 6206 When paralleling two AC generators, the
measuring instrument frequency of the incoming machine
(multimeter) utilizing internal batteries to immediately prior to closing its breaker
supply power for resistance measurements, should be ____________.
you should FIRST ____________.
A. remove one of the batteries A. controlled by placing the governor switch in
the automatic position
B. remove all the batteries B. adjusted with the voltage regulator
C. calibrate using a known external resistance C. slightly greater than the bus frequency
D. select the proper resistance range D. slightly less than the bus frequency
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Ans: D Ans: C
6207 If the centrifugal switch or relay used for 6208 A flickering ground detection lamp on a
cutting out the starting winding of a DC system would indicate a
split-phase induction motor fails to open _____________.
once the motor is in operation, the
_____________.
A. motor will overspeed A. multiple-ground condition in the
distribution system
B. starting winding will burn out B. ground in an armature coil of an
operating machine
C. motor will immediately stall under load C. ground in a motor accompanied with a
short
D. motor torque will be above normal at rated D. short between two adjacent bars of the
speed generator commutator
Ans: B Ans: B
6209 D.C. propulsion motor brush pressure6210 The unit "hertz" is equivalent to
depends on the brush grade used and in _____________.
practice is set with a ______________.
A. multimeter A. coulombs per second
B. manometer B. revolutions per second
C. spring scale C. revolutions per minute
D. compound gauge D. cycles per second
Ans: C Ans: D
6211 A current carrying conductor making an 6212 A DC generator is used to supply direct
electrical contact with a wiring metal conduit current in order to maintain an AC
is indicated by a _____________. generator field and is known as a/an
_____________.
A. low switchboard wattmeter reading A. rotor
B. reading of 1.0 on the power factor meter B. stator
C. high switchboard voltmeter reading C. exciter
D. totally darkened switchboard ground- D. armature
detecting light
Ans: D Ans: C
6213 Fuses are usually rated in _____________. 6214 When used for taking resistance
measurements, a volt-ohmmilliammeter is
normally powered by _____________.
A. watts A. a hand cranked generator
B. amps only B. internal storage batteries
C. volts only C. the current in the circuit being tested
D. amps and volts D. a step down transformer
Ans: D Ans: B
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6215 Which of the following materials is a good 6216 Electrical power is expressed in
insulator? _____________.
A. steel A. ohms
B. aluminum B. volts
C. glass C. amps
D. copper D. watts
Ans: C Ans: D
6217 An electrical connection between the wiring6218 Prior to closing the breaker when
of an electric motor and its metal frame is paralleling two AC generators, the
known as a/an _____________. recommended practice is to have the
frequency of the incoming machine
_____________.
A. eddy current A. slightly less than the line frequency
B. ground B. the same as the line frequency
C. impedance C. slightly greater than the line frequency
D. flux leakage D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: C
6219 In addition to short circuits and sustained6220 The greatest single cause of electrical
overloads, fuses are likely to blow due to failures is ______.
_____________.
A. loose fuse clips A. the breakdown of insulation
B. low ambient temperatures B. overcurrent
C. low contact resistance C. high inductance
D. all of the above D. too frequent testing
Ans: A Ans: A
6221 You are reconnecting a three-phase 6222 Current flowing in only one direction is
induction motor to the supply line. To called ___________.
prevent possible damage to the load,
due to the wrong direction of rotation, you
should ____________.
A. connect the motor and then use the "jog" A. alternating current
button to determine the direction of rotation
B. connect the phase indicator to the motor B. omnidirectional current
leads, rotate the motor by hand and then
connect to the supply voltage
C. connect the phase indicator to the supply C. direct current
voltage then connect the motor
D. check the supply line phase sequence and D. sinusoidal current
motor rotation with appropriate indicators,
then connect correspondingly marked leads
Ans: D Ans: C
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6223 Why is it a good practice to have the 6224 In an alternating current electrical system, a
frequency of the incoming alternator low system power factor is a direct sign of
adjusted slightly higher than that of the _____________.
loaded alternator when paralleling two
alternators?
A. This allows the oncoming machine to accept A. wasted energy
load immediately.
B. This prevents the machine from floating on B. efficient operation
the line.
C. The reverse power relay is prevented from C. a short in the exciter field windings
activating.
D. All of the above. D. an excessive number of minor system
grounds
Ans: D Ans: A
6225 Two paralleled alternators are operating 6226 Routine maintenance of dry-type
near rated load. If one trips out transformers should
mechanically, which of the listed actions include______________.
should be taken FIRST?
A. Restart the tripped machine immediately. A. preventing the entrance of water from
broken pipe lines steam lines
B. keeping protective surfaces and insulating
B. Strip the board of all non-vital circuits.
bushings free of dirt and conductive debris
C. Start the emergency generator. C. periodic testing of insulation resistance
with a megger
D. Transfer all vital loads to the emergency D. all of the above
bus.
Ans: B Ans: D
6227 If all of the ground detection lamps burn 6228 A capacitor discolored due to excessive
with equal brilliance, whether the test heat should be _____________.
button is depressed or released, then
___________.
A. no grounds exist A. calibrated using a capacitance
Wheatstone bridge
B. all phases are grounded B. replaced and the reason for the
overheating found
C. all lamps show a ground C. cooled with a spray can of refrigerant
approved for this purpose
D. resoldered with care taken to insure that
D. all of the above
the original cold solder joint is repaired
Ans: A Ans: B
6229 In order to change the direction of rotation 6230 In an A.C. generator, pitting of collector
of a rings will cause__________. I. sparking II.
D.C. motor_________. I. the field leads chattering
must be changed II. the input leads must be
changed
A. I only A. I only
B. II only B. II only
C. either I or II C. both I and II
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D. neither I or II D. neither I or II
Ans: A Ans: D
6231 Air gap readings should be taken6232 On some electrical generating equipment
periodically on electrical generation one outboard bearing pedestal is insulated
equipment to __________. from the bedplate. This should be checked
with a millivolt meter and a jumper. With
the millivolt meter connected between the
shaft and the bedplate how should the
jumper be
A. determine the amount of varnish that can be A. It should be placed from one end of the
applied to correct insulation problems shaft to the other to eliminate shaft currents.
B. determine the condition of the bearings B. It is used to short the + and - in a D.C.
generator or Phase A and Phase C in an
alternator to eliminate the effects of CEMF.
C. It should be placed across the insulating
C. provide for the correct proper tightening of
block to increase the shaft current to a point
the field coil bolts and correct lateral
where it can be measured with the millivolt
adjustment of the field coils
meter.
D. increase machine efficiency D. It should be placed from the shaft to the
pedestal while one reading is taken, then
removed to take a second reading. This
eliminates the insulating effect of the
bearing.
Ans: B Ans: D
6233 After closing the circuit breaker to place 6234 The failure of ball bearings used in electric
two similar alternators in parallel, the NEXT motors can result from _____________.
step is to balance the _____________.
A. power factor A. failure to clean the bearing before
repacking
B. voltage load B. failure to maintain proper alignment
C. kilowatt load C. excess lubrication forcing the bearing full
of grease and eliminating all areas of
expansion
D. ampere load D. all of the above
Ans: C Ans: D
6235 Air gap readings should be taken on 6236 On some electrical generating equipment
electrical generation equipment one outboard bearing pedestal is insulated
periodically to ________. I. check machine from the bedplate. To check this insulation
efficiency II. with the machine assembled you should use
determine the need for cleaning a____________.
A. I only A. millivolt meter and a jumper
B. II only B. ohmmeter
C. both I and II C. megohm meter
D. neither I or II D. high potential tester
Ans: D Ans: A
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6237 Air gap readings should be taken on 6238 If the driving torque, such as that produced
electrical generation machinery by a diesel engine, creates pulsations when
periodically to _________. I. coupled with a synchronous generator
determine the need for cleaning II. operating in parallel; the generator rotor
check the condition of the bearings may be periodically pulled ahead or
behind its normal position as it rotates. This
cond
A. I only A. hunting
B. II only B. direct coupling
C. both I and II C. peaking
D. neither I or II D. harmonic coupling
Ans: B Ans: A
6239 If the bearings of an electrical generator 6240 On electrical generators one of the
are failing more frequently than expected bearings is isolated from the bedplate.
and the lubricating oil is sledging then you This insulating block should not be painted
should ______________. and must be kept clean to ___________.
A. check the connections to the output leads A. protect operating personnel from shock
B. check the bearing insulating block on one B. create an isolated ground for the
end of the unit instrumentation
C. replace the bearing with a sealed roller C. allow for the expansion of the generator
type away from the prime mover as it warms up
D. replace the thrust bearing of the prime D. eliminate shaft currents to prevent
mover damaging the bearings
Ans: B Ans: D
6241 A single-phase induction motor will only 6242 When testing for blown fuses in a three-
start if you spin the rotor rapidly with the phase supply circuit to a motor, you should
line switch closed. After starting, its speed first ___________________.
fluctuates between very slow and half-
speed. The problem probably lies in the
________.
A. starting winding A. apply the megger across the tops of the
line fuses
B. centrifugal mechanism B. apply an ammeter diagonally across the
top of the first line fuse and the bottom of
the third line fuse
C. centrifugal switch C. apply the voltage tester across the
bottoms of the line fuses
D. running winding D. ensure the circuit is de-energized, and then
use a continuity tester
Ans: D Ans: D
6243 A short circuit in the armature of a DC motor 6244 In a three-phase electrical system, three
will cause the motor to _____________. ground detecting lamps are provided. One
lamp goes dark and the others increase in
brightness. When the test button is pushed,
all lamps have equal illumination. You
should conclude that ____________.
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Ans: C Ans: A
6245 Which of the listed conditions will occur if 6246 A three-phase electrical system is
dirt and grease are allowed to accumulate equipped with ground detecting lamps. If
between the commutator segments of a one of the lamp goes dark and the other
motor? two burn normally before and after the
test switch is operated, this indicates
_______________.
A. A partial short circuit. A. the dark lamp must be replaced
B. A dead short circuit. B. there is a ground in the line with the dark
lamp
C. Misalignment of the motor shaft. C. there are grounds in two of the three
phases
D. Overspeeding of the motor. D. the voltage to the dark lamp is less than
that of the system
Ans: A Ans: A
6247 Which of the listed conditions could cause a 6248 Which of the following statements identifies
DC motor to have excessively hot windings the difference between the primary
and sparking at the brushes? windings and the secondary windings of a
2:1 stepdown transformer?
A. High bar-to-bar voltage A. The secondary windings have twice as much
resistance as the primary windings.
B. Reversed interpole polarity B. The secondary windings give off twice as
much heat as the primary windings.
C. Loose brushes C. The secondary windings require half as
much current as the primary windings.
D. Excessive humidity D. The secondary windings have half as
many turns as the primary windings.
Ans: A Ans: D
6249 When troubleshooting an amplifier, you 6250 If an electric motor fails to start, you should
measure an output of 30 volts. If the gain FIRST check the _____________.
of the amplifier is 2, what must the input
voltage be for the amplifier to work
properly?
A. 32 volts A. phase sequence
B. 30 volts B. ampere load
C. 28 volts C. fuse or circuit breaker
D. 15 volts D. line frequency
Ans: D Ans: C
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6251 If a DC motor runs faster than designed, 6252 The formula for computing impedance in a
with all other conditions being normal, the series circuit containing resistance,
possible cause could be a/an capacitance, and inductance is
______________. _____________. [ NOTE: the symbol
* stands for 'multiplied by' ]
A. shorted shunt field coil A. Z = RT + XL + XC
B. open armature coil B. Z = R + XL - XC
C. reversed commutating pole C. Z * Z = R * R + (XL - XC) * (XL - XC)
D. overload D. Z = R * R + (XL * XC) - (XL * XC)
Ans: A Ans: C
6253 Which of the listed conditions might 6254 The prime mover of an AC two pole main
contribute to very rapid wearing of a DC propulsion generator drives the generator
machine's commutator bars? at 3600 RPM. If the main propulsion motor
has 80 poles, what will be the propeller
speed?
A. A grounded commutator bar A. 45 RPM
B. Using improper carbon brushes B. 80 RPM
C. Aligning the front and rear mica V-rings C. 90 RPM
improperly
D. An open circuit in the armature D. 180 RPM
Ans: B Ans: C
6255 If a single-phase induction motor fails to 6256 A single-phase induction motor starts,
start, the problem may be _____________. comes up to about 75% rated speed,
slows down to a lower speed, and
accelerates again.
The problem is most likely in the
____________.
A. an open in the main winding A. starting winding
B. a shorted shunt field B. running winding
C. a closed centrifugal switch C. starting capacitor
D. low circuit frequency D. running centrifugal switch
Ans: A Ans: B
6257 A motor enclosure which protects against 6258 As a result of a mechanical malfunction in
falling liquids is classified as ____________. one of the ship's service generators
operating in parallel, you must secure that
generator. In order to prevent a possible
overload to the remaining generator, which
of the following sequential courses of
action
A. Trip the malfunctioning generator's circuit
A. waterproof
breaker and prime mover throttle trip.
B. drip proof B. Trip all non-vital distribution feeder
circuit breakers, the malfunctioning
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for finishing the slip rings after grinding or turning? AC generator. The resistance value of a dry, clean
winding will _____________.
neutral plane to avoid sparking between the brushes DC motor are reversed, ____________.
field connected in series with a resistor. When the motor direct current propulsion motor can be caused by
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exemplify __________.
A.the proper connections for across the line starting A. rapid change in load
B.the proper connections for an automatic strip heater B. excessive operation at light load
C. a reversing controller circuit C. incorrect brush staggering
D. dynamic braking D. unequal pole spacing
Ans: D Ans: C
6267 Unnecessary and frequent applications of varnish 6268 The insulation of electric generators during
to the generator windings to repair defective insulation short idle periods should be _____________.
A. heavy coatings of varnish interfering with heat A. allowed to cool slowly to ambient temperatures
dissipation
B. deficient air gap clearance and eventual B. flashed with direct current to remove any residual
damage to the casing magnetism
C. failure of the rectifier assembly C. kept warm by using strip or space heaters
D. a built-up of varnish without changing generator D. relieved of all capacitive charge by grounding
D. low, but constant alternator voltage C. normally operating AC generators will overspeed and
unload
D. AC generator pulling out of synchronism will become
motorized
Ans: C Ans: B
6273 A loss of field excitation to an AC generator while 6274 An AC generator operating in parallel loses its
operating in parallel will cause it to ____________. excitation without tripping the circuit breaker. This will
__________.
A. absorb more and more load due to decreased A. not affect the faulty generator due to the compensation
armature reaction of the other generators
B. lose its load due to the inherent speed droop B. cause the slip rings to melt
built into the governor
C. smoke and overload due to field flashover as C. cause a low voltage differential to develop between
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residual field flux changes polarity the armature and the bus
Ans: D Ans: D
6275 Etched or burned bands on the contact faces6276 If only one brush on a commutator is
of the brushes in a direct current generator sparking excessively, you should look for
can be caused by ____________. _____________.
A. high mica segments A. a high commutator bar
B. copper drag on the commutator B. copper imbedded in the brush
C. brushes improperly positioned C. a loose commutator bar
D. copper embedded in the brushes D. flux in the commutating zone
Ans: C Ans: B
6277 Which of the following statements describes6278 Diesel generators #1 and #2 are
the effects of ambient temperature on local operating in parallel at near full load
action within lead-acid storage batteries? capacity. Diesel generator #1 suddenly
trips out mechanically due to low lube oil
pressure. The reverse power relay
functions properly and trips generator #1
electrically off the boa
A. Increasing ambient temperature increases
local action. A. Start the emergency generator.
B. Increasing ambient temperature decreases B. Ascertain cause of the low lube oil
local action. pressure.
C. Ambient temperature has no effect on local C. Strip the board of all non-vital circuits.
action.
D. At 32°C all local action virtually ceases. D. Secure alarms, reset reverse power relay,
and restart #1 engine.
Ans: A Ans: C
6279 Which of the following losses is/are present6280 Upon failure of the normal power supply,
in every direct current generator armature? the emergency generator is placed on the
line by the _____________.
A. Winding copper loss A. bus tie feeder
B. Core eddy current loss B. automatic bus transfer device
C. Magnetic hysteresis loss C. line connection feeder
D. All of the above. D. power failure alarm bus
Ans: D Ans: B
6281 Which of the spaces listed is defined as a 6282 The source of emergency lighting and
"location requiring an exceptional power at loss of normal ship's power on a
degree of protection" when considering cargo vessel should be obtained from the
the installation of shipboard electrical ______________.
equipment?
A. Machinery space A. emergency generator supply to the
emergency switchboard
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Ans: D Ans: B
6289 According to Regulations , which of the6290 According to Regulations, the motor
following is an acceptable lining for battery controller for a submersible electric motor
trays containing alkaline batteries? driven bilge pump should be installed
_____________.
A. Brass A. in the shaft alley
B. Lead B. at the submersible bilge pump
C. Steel C. above the uppermost continuous deck
D. Zinc D. at the engine room emergency control
panel
Ans: C Ans: C
6291 In accordance with Regulations , a steering 6292 In accordance with Regulations , the
gear feeder circuit from the emergency capacity of each branch circuit providing
switchboard or alternate power supply must power to a fire detection or alarm system
have the capacity for continuous operation must not be less than what percent of the
of the rubber 15, side-side in not more than maximum load?
60 seconds for a period of
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