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Installation: CES version: CES 5.3.3

Name: Test date: 21.03.2018
User ID: Test type: STCW
Time used: 2
Nationality: Department: Engine
Academy: Level: Management
Batch: Propulsion: Slow speed
Show only wrong answers with negative score: No

Question asked (26):

What is the likely cause of a decrease in the pH-value and an increase of the sulphate
content of a diesel engine's cooling water system?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Exhaust gas leakage into the cooling water system.

Question asked (79):

Prior to the lunch break, the Engineer on Duty observes that the operating generator set
has an output of 90%. With regard to operation of the generator, what is the - most
important - assumption(s) for him to check before switching to UMS-mode?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
That a secondary auxiliary set is switched to automatic standby mode

Question asked (94):

What is the purpose of the relief valves fitted to the doors and casing of 2 stroke diesel
engine crankcases?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
To relieve excess pressure in the crankcase resulting from a crankcase explosion.

Question asked (96):

What would be a typical value for the set point for shut down of a large 2-stroke diesel
engine due to thrust bearing high temperature?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
85° C

Question asked (324):

The turbocharger on a diesel engine is surging and making occasional, loud "whoofing"
noises. Which one of the options given is the most probable cause of this?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Rapid changes in engine load due to rough sea conditions.

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Question asked (326):

Spray painting has been carried out in the engine room while the engine was running,
and the turbocharger intake filter was not protected. Which one of the options given is
most likely to result from this?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Scavenge air pressure lower than normal.

Question asked (335):

Why is it important to reduce the diesel engine load during in service water washing of the
turbocharger gas side?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
To prevent damage to the turbine blades

Question asked (346):

Worn piston rings are allowing a small amount of piston blow-by on a 2-stroke main diesel
engine cylinder, but due to the circumstances, it is not possible to stop and do a piston
overhaul. What is the correct, temporary action to take?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Increase cylinder oil feed rate slightly and monitor the scavenge space drains.

Question asked (351):

Why is it important that the correct tension is maintained in a diesel engine timing chain?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Correct tension ensures that the chain and associated equipment is within normal loading
limits.

Question asked (360):

During operation of a large slow speed diesel engine it is sometimes necessary to
changeover from heavy fuel oil to diesel oil, for example before manouevring. How should
this procedure be carried out?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Gradually to prevent gassing up of the fuel system due to overheating the diesel oil as it
mixes with the hot heavy fuel oil.

Question asked (1064):

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Which of the connections you are shown, are the dedicated shore connection (MARPOL-
connection) for discharging of sewage ?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
4

Question asked (1189):

If pollution takes place, what would you do immediately?
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Report to relevant authorities.

Question asked (1212):

How does the maximum oil film pressure in a white metal journal bearing operating under
full fluid film conditions compare with the pressure of the lubricating oil supply system?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The pressure is greater than the pressure in the lubricating system and varies with the
journal load.

Question asked (1309):

What should the expansion valve superheat setting be in order to get the best possible
efficiency from a refrigerator evaporator?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
5 - 10 degrees Celsius

Question asked (1357):

In large 2 stroke diesel engines with oil cooled pistons it is normal practice to maintain
circulation of the cooling oil for a period after the engine has stopped. Why is this done?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
To remove residual heat from the pistons and avoid any coking of the trapped oil.

Question asked (1370):

In a large, 2 stroke, main diesel engine cylinder lubricating oil is supplied directly through
lubrication points cut into the cylinder liner. At what point during the cycle should the
supply normally occur.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
As the piston rings pass the lubrication points.

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Question asked (1535):

This is a typical emitter follower. What is the main reason for use of an emitter follower?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The input impedance is made much larger than the output impedance

Question asked (1543):

Which of the functions is this operational amplifier circuit performing?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Integrator

Question asked (1721):

The emergency fire pump is in accordance with good seamanship and precautionary
routines run and tested weekly. Routine checks and maintenance are normally carried
out by dedicated personnel. To ensure safe and appropriate operation of the pump, would
you consider it beneficial that the same dedicated personnel operate the pump in
emergencies?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
In case of accidents, it is important that a wide range of personnel must be permitted and
trained to operate the pump.

Question asked (2251):

Which of the following requirements regarding on board stability data corresponds to
present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.1)
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
A calculation example showing the use of "KG" limitation curves.

Question asked (2286):

Your vessel has been involved in a collision, which has resulted in a heavy oil leakage.
Who should be called to handle pollution claims and damages?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The P & I Club's nearest representative.

Question asked (2689):

The fuel consumption for the main diesel engine has gradually increased over a period of
a few months. All system pressures and temperatures appear normal. From the options
given, choose the one which is the most likely cause of this.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Fouling of the hull

Question asked (2695):

A draw card obtained from a cylinder of a large 2 stroke diesel engine shows that both
cylinder compression and maximum pressures are low. Cards from other cylinders
indicate normal operation. What is the likely cause of this problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Faulty cylinder component (piston rings, liner, etc.)

Question asked (2745):

The OPA-90 notification requirement is:
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
Notify as soon as you have knowledge of any spill, or
threat of a spill

Question asked (3700):

The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew.
Which of the given duties necessarily have to be included in the muster list?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Preparation and launching of survival crafts

Question asked (10325):

When should a crew member joining a ship for the first time be given some training and
instructions in the use of the ship's fire-fighting appliances ?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship

Question asked (20330):

Give the meaning of the following symbol
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Survival craft portable radio

Question asked (31025):

Which ships does the ISM code apply to
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
All passenger ships, all cargo ships of 500GRT or above

Question asked (31366):

What manoeuvre should be carried out in case of a fire onboard a ship?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Reduce speed and, if possible, keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship

Question asked (31373):

Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving
appliances correspond to present regulations?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the
regulations shall be provided

Question asked (31491):

Every inflatable liferaft , inflatable lifejacket and hydrostatic release units shall be
serviced:
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Every 12 months.

Question asked (31525):

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

Question asked (32014):

What percentage of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The percentage is not specified.

Question asked (32119):

Which type of profiling is used to obtain information about rival companies and their
employees?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Industrial

Question asked (32161):

Which of the following symptoms would indicate that the filter drier in a refrigeration circuit
has become blocked?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
A large temperature drop across the drier.

Question asked (32186):

How can the pressure be regulated during start up of a positive displacement pump such
as a gear pump?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Adjustment of the pressure relief valve to recirculate part of the flow.

Question asked (32188):

What is the minimum furnace temperature that must be reached during start up before
waste material can be introduced into an incinerator?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
850 C

Question asked (32194):

Why should the coil of an ac solenoid valve not be energised when it has demounted
from the valve body?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
The coil will overheat.

Question asked (32201):

Low voltage ships tend to have insulated neutral systems. What is the reason for this?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
In the event of an earth fault vital equipment will not trip

Question asked (32209):

In the type of fluorescent lamp system shown in the illustration, which of the following
indicates the purpose of the starter?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
To pass current through the lamp heaters, and then interrupt the inductive striking
current.

Question asked (32210):

A cable has a resistance of 100 milli-ohms. It supplies a 300A load over a distance of 100
metres. What is the voltage drop along it's length?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
30 volts

Question asked (32225):

What should be the healthy continuity resistance of a 220V, 2.2kW,10A heating element,
when checked near to it's rated operating temperature?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
22 Ohms

Question asked (32268):

When planning bunkering operations it is preferable to arrange for the new fuel to be
bunkered into empty or nearly empty tanks whenever possible. What is the main reason
for this?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
To minimise the risk of incompatibility between different fuels.

Question asked (32269):

Why is it necessary to have an effective ballast water management plan which includes
provision for changing out ballast in open water rather than discharging ballast in coastal
waters?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
To avoid the introduction of non-indigenous species of marine life from one area to
another.

Question asked (32271):

Some fuel oil and lubricating oil separators have a facility to control the back pressure of
the clean oil outlet during start up and operation. What is the purpose of this control
function?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
To help to maintain the oil/water interface at the correct position.

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Question asked (32290):

When carrying out routine insulation testing of a three - phase induction motor, which of
the measurement should be covered?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
U-E, V-E, W-E, U-V,V-W, W-U

Question asked (32294):

Power is available at a three-phase motor starter but nothing happens (at starter or
motor) when the start button is operated. Which of the following is a likely cause?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Faulty contactor coil

Question asked (32362):

A water heating system with automatic temperature control uses steam as the heating
medium and the temperature is controlled by a pneumatically operated valve? What
would be an acceptable start up procedure of the system from cold state?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Start the system up in manual mode and gradually increase the controller output signal
until the temperature reaches the required value before changing over to automatic
control.

Question asked (32438):

In the event of a diesel engine crankcase explosion which of the safety devices fitted to
the engine is designed to minimise the risk of a secondary explosion?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Crankcase relief valves/doors

Question asked (32472):

Maintenance is to be carried out on a diesel engine. How long after stopping the engine
should the cooling water and lubricating oil be kept circulating in order to avoid any undue
thermal stress from residual heat?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
At least one hour.

Question asked (32476):

What is the purpose of the air distributor in a diesel engine air start system?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
To ensure the cylinder air start valves operate in the correct sequence and for the correct
period.

Question asked (32497):

Some new maintenance routines are being planned and a risk assessment is necessary
so that the required procedures can be entered into the ship's Safety Management
manual. Which of the following should be the first step in this risk assessment process?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Identify the hazards that may exist which may affect personnel involved with the
maintenance routines.

Question asked (32526):

A vessel which normally operates with the engine room in UMS mode is unable to do so
because of defects to some of the critical alarm functions. What are the main
considerations that the Chief Engineer must take into account when planning alternative
arrangements to cover the engine room requirements until the defects are cleared?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
A work rota is established to ensure full coverage of engine room watchkeeping duties
and adequate rest periods for the engineering staff.

Question asked (32896):

During inspection of a cylinder liner for a large, slow speed diesel engine it is found to be
worn in a cloverleaf pattern. The greatest points of wear are found to be in way of the
cylinder lubricator holes. From the options given, what is the most likely cause of this type
of wear pattern?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Cylinder lubricant has too high an alkalinity for the sulphur content of the fuel.

Question asked (32929):

A plate type heat exchanger in a central cooling system has seawater leaking around the
edges of some of the titanium plates. After inspection and reassembly following the
manufacturer's instructions the problem still exists. What action, from the options given,
should be taken to rectify the problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Fit new gaskets to the each of the plates.

Question asked (32938):

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During inspection and overhaul of a 2-stage reciprocating air compressor the main and
bottom end bearing shells are found to be heavily scored with parts of the overlay and
bearing metal breaking away. The crankshaft pins are found to have only very light
surface scratches. Which of the given options is the best action to be taken to remedy the
problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Replace the bearing shells with new spares after cleaning out the crankcase and refilling
with clean oil.

Question asked (32948):

The temperature control for a hot water system is very erratic with the temperature
gradually rising and then suddenly falling and vice versa even though system demand is
fairly constant. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Control valve gland is over tightened.

Question asked (32965):

The piston rod of a large two stroke diesel engine has been damaged and is heavily
scored in way of the piston rod gland (stuffing box). It has been decided that it is
economically viable to recondition the rod at a shoreside facility. Select, from the options
given, the most suitable repair method that should be used?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Recondition the rod by surface grinding and build up using plasma spraying with metal
similar to the original.

Question asked (32970):

A refrigeration plant is short cycling even though there is plenty of refrigerant in the
system and all of the rooms are above temperature. From the options give select the one
which is the most likely cause of the problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Blocked filter drier causing the automatic low pressure cut out to operate.

Question asked (32972):

The fuel tank contents gauges onboard a vessel are of the air bubble and bell type. The
gauges are calibrated for a different fuel type to the actual fuel in the tanks. When
correcting the actual contents of the tanks from the gauge readings which of the
parameters given in the options is the most important?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Fuel density.

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Question asked (33010):

Fluid flow is measured using a pneumatic differential pressure transmitter and is indicated
on a direct reading instrument. The indicator is reading zero even though fluid is flowing
through the system. When the flow rate changes the indicator initially registers a reading
but then gradually returns to zero. From the options given select the probable cause of
this condition.
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Diaphragm in the differential pressure transmitter is perforated.

Question asked (33191):

During maintenance work on the main engine a problem arises regarding the lifting of a
main component in that the manufacturer's instructions ado not apply to the engine as
fitted and present a hazard. In which of the information/record sources given in the
options, is it most important to record the information relating to this anomaly?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
ISM procedures in the ship's safety manual.

Question asked (33192):

In many cases the ship's Chief Engineer can carry out survey of machinery on behalf of a
Classification Society under arrangements covering Continuous Surveys. As part of this
arrangement a Surveyor from the Classification Society must carry out a periodic audit of
the documentation for the approved planned maintenance system and undertake a
confirmatory survey of the items surveyed. What is the normal frequency for this audit?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Annual.

Question asked (33193):

It is noticed that some of the items that were to be used to lift some machinery
components during a maintenance routine had not been tested for over 5 years. Which of
the options given is the correct action to be taken in a situation like this?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Mark the items as not to be used and store them securely until they can be tested by a
competent person.

Question asked (33235):

A temperature control system is exhibiting hysteresis. Checks on all of the system
components show that they are functioning correctly. Which of the changes/modifications
given in the options is most likely to correct this problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Fit a valve positioner to the system.

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Question asked (33239):

The torsion meter for the main propeller shaft is reading high. The torque is sensed using
the angle of twist principle with two clamp rings attached to the shaft at a fixed distance,
with stationary proximity switches for measuring the angle of twist and also shaft speed
fixed to a rigid stool. What is the most likely cause of the high reading?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Circumferential slip of the after clamp ring in the opposite direction to shaft rotation.

Question asked (33280):

Sometimes an early warning of failure in High Voltage switchboards may produce an unpleasant smell. If the switchboard uses gas circuit
breakers, which type of unpleasant smell may indicate a potential problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Rotten eggs.

Question asked (33288):

Some ships generate electrical power at 440 Volts, but then step up this voltage to supply specific electrical equipment. One common
example, may be to feed a large bow thruster. Why is this done?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
A large bow thruster will draw very large currents at low voltage. Being typically remote from the generator, significant voltage drops would
occur at low voltage.

Question asked (33775):

Master of every ship must provide:
Selected answer (score 0):
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Correct answer:
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore

Question asked (33776):

Why is it important to make weekly/routine rounds in the accomodation areas?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
To ensure that cabins and common spaces are maintained in a clean, safe and hygienic
condition

Question asked (34700):

What is usually the effect on G when the ship is damaged with water ingress?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know

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Correct answer:
It lowers

Question asked (35153):

Below shows a typical shore supply connection box. What does device SSA stand for?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Shore supply available lamp

Question asked (35173):

Which of the following tripping methods does not provide overcurrent protection?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Preferential trip

Question asked (35180):

Which operating voltage level requires a mandatory work permit for maintenance purpose?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Greater than 1kV

Question asked (35226):

What type of level sensing are point sensing probes typically used for in a tank?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
High-high or low-low level sensing

Question asked (35229):

In a closed loop process control of a valve, oscillations has been found in the output of the controller. What is the probable cause?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Stiction in the valve

Question asked (35292):

Who can contact the Designated Person with their safety concerns?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
All crewmembers

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