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General engineering knowledge: watchkeeping, pumps and piping systems, hydraulics, instrumentation, and shipboard maintenance.

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Questions 1,001–1,100 of 1,128 · page 11 of 12

  1. #2186 For a typical diesel engine jacket water cooling system, what location would be generally used to introduce water treatment chemicals?
  2. #2187 Referring to the illustrated steam plant sea water cooling system drawing, which pump can be used to pump out the main machinery space bilge in a floo... illustration
  3. #2188 What operating condition (or conditions) would necessitate shifting from a low sea suction to a high sea suction for a machinery space sea water cooli...
  4. #2189 Referring to the illustrated motor ship fresh water cooling system drawing, what statement is true concerning the turbocharger bypass line associated... illustration
  5. #2190 As it pertains to the automatic electric brake of a horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass, what statement is true?
  6. #2191 A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake hand wheels, two clutch control lev...
  7. #2193 As it pertains to a "constant-tension" mooring winch, what statement is true?
  8. #2194 Which capstan drive arrangement requires a flexible coupling between the reduction gear output shaft and the capstan head input shaft?
  9. #2195 What statement is true concerning the platform interlock devices associated with a winding drum or traction drive cargo elevator onboard ship?
  10. #2196 For an electro-hydraulic cargo-handling pedestal-type deck crane, what event would result in an immediate stop to all crane motions, including slewing...
  11. #2197 If a hydraulic pump is overheating, the cause may be __________.
  12. #2198 If a hydraulic pump sounds like it is pumping rocks when in operation, the problem is most likely ________.
  13. #2199 If a hydraulic pump is producing a noisy whine when in operation, the cause may be __________.
  14. #2200 Overheating of the oil in a hydraulic system can be caused by __________.
  15. #2201 Hydraulic machinery failures are commonly caused by misalignment of the system components and by __________.
  16. #2202 Overheating of a hydraulic system may be a result of __________.
  17. #2203 If you attempt to tighten a leaking hydraulic fitting with pressure on the system, you will __________.
  18. #2204 When normal operating pressure is applied to the hydraulic oil in a high-pressure system, the oil __________.
  19. #2205 When new piping sections have been fabricated for installation in a hydraulic system, prior to installation the piping should be __________.
  20. #2206 Before doing any work on a hydraulic system equipped with accumulators, you should __________.
  21. #2207 In order for the hydraulic pump installed in a constant flow system to maintain adequate flow, the pump suction should __________.
  22. #2208 Which type of lubricating oil method is LEAST likely to have a lube oil strainer or filter?
  23. #2209 In a forced-feed lubrication system, what statement is true concerning lube oil reservoir/sump residence time?
  24. #2210 If the bearings of a piece of machinery are fed by a gravity feed lubricating oil system, what statement is true?
  25. #2217 When the oily-water separator, shown in the illustration, is in operation and processing clear bilge water, what should be the internal water level? I... illustration
  26. #2219 The line labeled "C", as shown in the illustration would be identified as the ______. Illustration GS-0175 illustration
  27. #2222 What is the normal direction of flow through the device shown in the illustration while operating in the processing mode? Illustration GS-0153 illustration
  28. #2225 You suspect a problem with the centrifugal fire pump on your ship, and begin to slowly close the discharge valve. Your suspicion is confirmed when the...
  29. #2226 The simplest method to use for determining if a centrifugal pump is operating as designed is to __________.
  30. #2227 If a centrifugal pump were continually operated with the discharge valve closed the __________.
  31. #2228 Which of the following statements is true concerning centrifugal pumps?
  32. #2229 Pitting in the suction areas of a centrifugal pump bronze impeller is usually caused by __________.
  33. #2230 When ordering a new centrifugal pump for installation, what is the advantage of a pump with a double suction impeller over a single suction impeller?
  34. #2232 What would cause a pump casing distortion that may lead to casing crack(s), leaks and eventual mechanical pump problems?
  35. #2234 A pneumatic pressure tank is installed in a sanitary system to __________.
  36. #2242 Referring to the illustrated single zone HVAC system diagram, what statement is true concerning the damper controls? Illustration GS-RA-09 illustration
  37. #2249 The unlicensed crew requirements listed on the Certificate of Inspection reads as follows: 3 firemen/watertenders; 3 oilers. The vessel is about to de...
  38. #2255 Prior to arrival in Charleston, SC your vessel must conduct drills within 48 hours prior to entry and log that in the vessel logbook. Alternatively, y...
  39. #2257 In response to a fire on the main deck or in the accommodation spaces, who would ordinarily report immediately to the scene of the fire and act as sec...
  40. #2258 Automatic fire, smoke, and heat detectors are crucial in sizing-up a fire. Which of the following statements about the number of zones reporting is tr...
  41. #2259 In response to a fire in the engine room, who would ordinarily report immediately to the engine control room and assume command of the engine room?
  42. #2260 Which of the following represents the visual factors that an officer in charge of a fire scene would use to size-up a fire?
  43. #2261 What statement is true concerning the checks to be undertaken in the "checks prior to transfer" section of the bunkering safety checklist where the tr...
  44. #2262 What statement is true when considering bunkering tank volume?
  45. #2263 Fuel tank tables are given in volumes whereas fuel is delivered by weight in tons. How is volume change represented by beginning and ending ullages co...
  46. #2264 A periodic hydrostatic test is being performed on a main steam line between the boiler drum and the throttle valve which has a maximum allowable worki...
  47. #2265 According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to periodic tests and inspections as related to piping systems, under what circumstances is an internal ins...
  48. #2266 According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to periodic tests and inspections as related to fired thermal fluid heaters, regarding hydrostatic tests, w...
  49. #2267 According to the 46 CFR regulations applicable to tests, drills, and inspections for offshore supply vessel operations, for an OSV that is expected to...
  50. #2268 You are the relieving the Chief Engineer of a general cargo vessel of more than 1600 gross tons on an international voyage. You have just signed on th...
  51. #2269 The firefighting equipment on your general cargo vessel was last inspected by a shore side contractor 12 months ago. To remain in compliance with the...
  52. #2270 What responsibilities does a Senior Officer have while on Builder's Sea Trials of a new vessel to which one will be assigned?
  53. #2271 Which of the following maintenance criteria would be the basis of planned maintenance?
  54. #2272 Which of the following maintenance criteria would be the basis of condition-based maintenance?
  55. #2273 Which of the following types of maintenance would be considered a reactive approach to maintenance as opposed to proactive?
  56. #2274 Which of the following types of maintenance would be considered a proactive approach to maintenance as opposed to reactive?
  57. #2275 In preparing for the assessment of a mariner for competency, the assessor must establish that the appropriate conditions will be present for the asses...
  58. #2276 What statement is true concerning assessment validity and assessment reliability?
  59. #2277 Which of the following statements defines reliability as it pertains to assessing mariner proficiency or competency?
  60. #2279 You are requested by Port State Authority to present records pertaining to Flag State inspections. Which of the following records would you present?
  61. #2281 Under the federal regulations of 33CFR Subchapter O, if a vessel equipped with a Type II Marine Sanitation Device enters a body of water where the dis...
  62. #2282 When transitioning from full sea speed to maneuvering speed on a slow-speed diesel powered vessel that features a direct-drive fixed-pitch propeller p...
  63. #2283 As a management level engineering officer on a motor vessel equipped with engines capable of burning both high sulfur content residual fuels and low s...
  64. #2284 As a management level engineering officer on a motor vessel equipped with engines capable of burning both high sulfur content residual fuels and low s...
  65. #2285 As a management level engineering officer, you are apt to be the primary investigator investigating the root cause of the failure of a piece of machin...
  66. #2287 If it is desired to perform a thermo graphic analysis of a piece of equipment with a suspected possible fault and compare the thermal signature with s...
  67. #2288 When using a thermal imager for the purpose of conducting a thermo graphic analysis of equipment, what form of energy produces the thermal signature r...
  68. #2289 If it is desired to perform a thermo graphic analysis of new equipment to gain a thermal signature for purposes of comparison to the thermal signature...
  69. #2290 As a management level engineering officer planning for the departure of a vessel, what would be the preferred document to use to make sure that you di...
  70. #2291 When transitioning from maneuvering speed to full sea speed on a slow-speed diesel-powered vessel that features a direct-drive fixed-pitch propeller p...
  71. #2292 A containership is scheduled to depart the Port of Houston, TX at 0600 on April 7th on a voyage to exceed 48 hours. What is the EARLIEST time that the...
  72. #2293 As a management level engineering officer on a motor vessel equipped with engines capable of burning both high sulfur content residual fuels and low s...
  73. #2294 You are a management level engineering officer on a motor vessel. For departure planning purposes, when is the "standby" order typically rung?
  74. #2295 A very large crude carrier is scheduled to depart of the Port of Long Beach, CA at 0800 on June 28th on a voyage to exceed 48 hours. What is the EARLI...
  75. #2296 Leadership style sometimes must change with the readiness level of the employees. Which of the following employee readiness level scenarios would be b...
  76. #2297 Which of the following comprehensive computerized maintenance system database modules would be used to generate a maintenance due report?
  77. #2298 Which of the following comprehensive computerized maintenance system database modules would contain data such as work and safety procedures?
  78. #2299 If a vessel is to be laid up for an extended period of time with minimal utilities provided from ashore, what statement is true as it relates to prepa...
  79. #2300 If a vessel is to be laid up for an extended period of time with minimal utilities provided from ashore, what statement is true as it relates to keepi...
  80. #2301 If a vessel is to be laid up for an extended period of time with minimal utilities provided from ashore, boilers may be laid up dry. What statement is...
  81. #2302 If a vessel is to be laid up for an extended period of time with minimal utilities provided where freezing is not a concern; boilers may be laid up we...
  82. #2303 If a vessel is to be laid up for an extended period of time with minimal utilities provided from ashore, boilers may be laid up dry. What statement co...
  83. #2304 Fire and emergency training has three major components: knowledge sessions, skills sessions, and drills. What is the essential difference between skil...
  84. #2305 In planning for a fire and emergency drill, to insure drill success within the context of a comprehensive fire and emergency training program, what sh...
  85. #2306 What are the necessary components of a fire and emergency training program onboard ship?
  86. #2307 According to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), how often are fire and emergency drills to be conducted at sea and in...
  87. #2308 Once a fire and emergency drill is conducted, the drill ideally should be critiqued. What of the following statements best describes the essential cha...
  88. #2310 In accordance with 46 CFR 61, which of the following pressure vessels listed on the ship's Certificate of Inspection would be exempt from hydrostatic...
  89. #2311 During a vessel dry-docking survey which of the following items are typically required by Class to be surveyed?
  90. #2312 As Chief Engineer you join a vessel enrolled in Continuous Machinery Survey. Approximately what percent of the machinery should be surveyed per year t...
  91. #2313 You are putting together a list of Class required work for a vessel's next special survey. Which of the following items would be required by Class?
  92. #2314 The intermediate survey for a vessel is typically carried out at what point in the survey cycle?
  93. #2315 During a dry-docking survey it is necessary to check the freeboard marking of a vessel. Which of the following certificates addresses vessel freeboard...
  94. #2316 You have recently joined a vessel and are reviewing the classification society survey due dates. The last special periodic survey of the vessel was te...
  95. #2317 The operating motor on one of your ship's watertight doors needs to be replaced. What minimum short-time rating should the replacement motor have in h...
  96. #2318 Coast Guard electrical engineering regulations specify capacity ratings for electrical equipment. Based on the inspection of the cables on one of your...
  97. #2319 According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers, the draft limit control must be checked...
  98. #2320 According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers, the fuel supply control solenoids must...
  99. #2321 According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers, the fuel pressure limit control must be...
  100. #2322 According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers burning heavy fuel oil, the fuel tempera...

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