GENERAL ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (GENERAL)

10. It has been reported that Engine room bilge pump was unable to take suction from Fwd. (P)
bilge well while it taking suction efficiently from Fwd.(S) & aft bilge wells. What could be
the most probable cause?

A. There is leakage in the bilge suction pipeline somewhere between the bilge wells and bilge
pump
B. The Fwd. (P) bilge well suction valve might be leaking
C. The Fwd. (P) bilge well suction filter cover gasket might be leaking
D. The pump needs to be overhauled

16. When securing a centrifugal distillate pump, which of the listed steps should be carried out
FIRST?

1. Stop the pump.

2. Close the pressure gage valves.
3. Trip the three-way solenoid valve.
4. Close the sealing line valves to the pump.

18. After your overhaul a centrifugal pump is not rotating what may be the possible cause:

a. Uneven tightening of casing bolts

b.Gasket thickness very thin
c.More wear ring clearance
d.Only a
e. a and b
f. a and c

23. In which of the following types of refractory failure, softening of the refractory bricks takes
place due to presence of sodium/vanadium in fuel?

A. Spalling
B. Cracking
C. Shrinkage cracking
D. Slagging

36. U R responsible for daily transfers of engine room bilges. U follow the sequences aft –fwd (P)-
fwd(s) bilge well n u have never experienced a problem but 5/E started the transfer n first
transferred forward (s) bilge well n without any problem n u join him later u find that
 bilge pump is not taking suction fr f(p) n aft bilge well n then u have checked everything is
normal. What is the cause?

A) 5th engineer made a mistake by 1st transferring the fwd (s) bilge well, normal sequence of
operation for engine room machineries should not b disturbed.
B) Fwd (s) Bilge well suction valve is leaking
C) Bilge pump suction filter cover gasket is leaking.
D) Fwd (s) Bilge well suction filter cover gasket is leaking.

39. If dew point increases what happens to wet bulb temp and dry bulb temp?

Will be same

40. The dew point is reached when the wet bulb temperature is

Equal to the dry bulb temperature

41. As the amount of moisture in the air increases, the difference between the dry bulb and wet bulb
temperatures wi ll…………..

Decrease

Section 2:

1. ESD III refractory

a. Fire
b. Insulation
c. Membrane webs

2. Change in volume in closed cooling system is achieved by

a. Fresh water expansion tank

3. Turbocharger most preferred

a. Cheap
b. Boost air pressure
c. Increase efficiency
d. Reduce nox

4. Microbial degradation
a. Corrosive
b. Stable emission
c. Caustic fire
d. All the above

5. Function of a de-superheater is to.

 A. Protect superheater from overheat

B. Control superheater steam outlet temperature

C. Increase the efficiency of the boiler

D. Reduce steam temperature for auxiliary uses after steam superheater

6. Why should combustion blowers left running for while after firing a boiler?
a. To cool the furnace internal
b. To remove the gases
c. To cool tubes
d. None

7. Dezincification of brass can be prevented by introduction of additives like

a. Nickel
b. Cobalt
c. arsenic
d. Tungsten

8. Principle of fire fighting onboard is

a. Watering of fire
b. Starving of fire
c. Cooling
d. Smothering of fire

9. Which of the following used in boiler treatment is an oxygen scavenging

a. Polymer
b. Neutralizing amine
c. Sodium sulphate
d. Filming amine

10. Salinity of distilled water produced depends upon _

a. Amount of feed set
b. Amount of salt water
c. Temp of sea water inlet

11. High pressure differential of a M/E LO filter only can be reduced by

a. Back flushing filter
b. Changing over to standby filter………..If single ans
c. Change M/E

12. In a shell and type M/E L.O. cooler, the temperature of L.O. is controlled by an automatic temperature
control valve. Out at sea with M/E running at sea load it is observed that the temperature control valve
opening to the cooler is increasing day by until it becomes 100% open to the cooler. The L.O. outlet
temperature _______________ after the above condition has reached
a. Start increases immediately
b. Start decreases immediately
c. Will be maintained at the set point
 d. Can’t maintain at the set point and decrease slowly

13. Fixed vane type emergency fire pump priming vacuum pump. After one week fire pump not
taking suction. The vacuum pump is engaging, but not developing vacuum in the suction
side. What will be the cause?
a. Suction filter of the pump clogged
b. Suction filter cover gasket leaks
c. Vacuum pump not overhauled properly
d. Sealing water tank is empty

14. Single screw pump used as sludge pump the correct technical name.
a. Snake pump
b. Screw pump
c. Progressive cavity pump
d. Gear pump

15. Excessive lubricator in compressor leads to

a. Decompression
b. and Detonation……..this one also
c. Sticking in valves
d. Carry over and deposit of all particles in pipe line and reservoir

16. Corrosion occurs in cooling fresh water system of marine diesel engine
a. Stress corrosion
b. Hot corrosion
c. Bimetallic corrosion
d. Selective phase corrosion

17. Purpose of evaporator in domestic refrigeration system

a. To transmit latent heat of evaporation
b. To absorb latent heat of fussion
c. To absorb latent heat of evaporation
d. To transmit latent heat of fussion

18. Sudden closing and opening of valve in sea water pipeline leads to
a. Cavitations
b. Water hammering
c. Steam hammering
d. There is no problem

19. Centrifugal pump change over for pumping liquid of high specific gravity the discharge at
the rated capacity will be
a. Increase
b. Decrease
c. Same
d. Convert 50%

20. Centrifugal pump change over for pumping liquid of high specific gravity what will change?
a. Discharge pressure
 b. Discharge head
c. Power consumption………….if mcq add A………..CONFIRMED ON SITES
d. Pump speed

REF--  Effect of Specific Gravity

Break hoarse power varies directly with specific gravity. If the liquid has a specific gravity other than
water (1.0) multiply the break HP for water by the specific gravity of liquid to be handled.

A centrifugal pump will always develop the same head in feet no matter what the specific gravity of the
liquid pumped. However, the pressure (In pounds per square inch) will be increased or decreased in direct
proportion to the specific gravity.

21. Weldability steel depends on carbon equivalent

a. CE<= 0.35
b. CE between O.36 AND 0.4
c. CE between o.41 and o.45
d. CE between o.46 and o.5

22. Sea water outlet temperature of LO cooler decreased while main engine load and sea water
inlet temperature not changed this indicates
a. Cooler efficiency has increased
b. Cooler efficiency has decreased
c. Sea water outlet temp nothing to do with efficiency
d. The flow of sea water reduced

23. Ballast pump suction filters during ballast in port purpose of getting blocked frequently you
should
a. Remove the suction filter
b. Clean frequently as required and also open and check the sea chest filter
c. Stop using the pump and keep fill in gravity
d. Stop the ballast operation

24. When steel components electroplated with chromium are used in corrosive environment

A. Chromium plating provides corrosion protection to the steel components(Ans)

B. Chromium plating cannot provide corrosion protection as steel will
be preferentially corroded
C. Zinc plating is to be used on top of chromium plating for
corrosion protection
D. Thickness of chromium plating is required to be increased for
corrosion protection

25. Steel is an alloy of iron carbon and alloying components what is the carbon content?
a. Less than 1 %
b. Less than 2%
c. Greater than 2%
d. Any % of carbon
26. Tube in air compressors , self compensating for expansion (if multi choice include coil tube
also)
a. Straight line tube
b. U tube
c. Coil tube
d. Floating tube

27. ___________ boiler feed pumps is used in modern ships

a. Reciprocating pump
b. Heleshaw pump
c. Multistage centrifugal pump
d. Single stage centrifugal pump
28. The actuator of ballast valve in duct keel in port to carry deballast open best practice
a. Interchange from another valve.
b. Manually operated
c. Leave the tank full and ask for shore assistance.
d. Portable pump through manhole.

29. Crude oil or crude oil+ballast water of same specific gravity ________ current in pump with
same discharge pressure
a. More
b. Less
c. Same
d. Does not depend

30. Protection of zinc protective coating is good at

a. 50 degree Celsius
b. 65
c. 90
d. 115
31. Which of the following anodes in an ICCP can be used for comparatively higher current
densities :-
a. Zinc
b. Silicon
c. Lead , silver
d. Platinized titanium

32. Effective suction/SOOT blowing of exhaust gasket

a. Minium chance of suction fire
b. Increase efficiently
c. Minimum heavy corrosion and leading tube failure
d. All the above

33. High chloride of boiler water is caused by

a. Leaking tube of exhaust steam condenser
b. Excessive steam leak resulting high
 c. Poor quality of boiler make up water
d. All the above

34. Hot work onboard

a. Switch alarm
b. Keep fire extinguisher
c. Standby person
d. All the above

35. Exhaust gas boiler fire suitable measures

a. Frequent suit blowing
b. Increase engine speed to blow suite
c. Stop cooling water circulation to avoid leakages
d. None of the above

36. In RT flex engine which of the following comment of main engine made redundant
a. Fuel p/p
b. Starting air v/v
c. Starting air distributor
d. Auxiliary blower

37. Scale Formation in FWG evaporator side –

a. increase in shell temp
b. heat transfer impaired
c. production affected
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

38. Refer cooling tubes act as self-cooling & expansion by

a) Straight tube
b) U tube
c) Spring tube

39. Which of the following is an important requirement for proper functioning of sacrificial
anode system?

A. Good Insulation between anodes and ship???s hull

B. Good electrical continuity between anodes and ship???s hull ……IF MCQ THEN ADD C

C. Providing protection of anodes from being painted over during hull painting

D. Presence of an insulating material between anode and the cathode

42. Purifier leaking bowl opened, cleaned n seal ring changed and put back but still leaking what
might b wrong?
A. high temp

B. high density
 C. disc size not proper

D. rpm low

43. Increased fuel injection temperature and maintaining recommended viscosity of a new bunkers
fuel oil.

A. viscotherm running fine

B. Problem in viscotherm

C. best quality bunkers

D. None

44. Overall length of pairs of rams is reduced in which of the following tiller designs of a steering
gear arrangement?

A. Forked tiller design

B. Round arm tiller design

C. Conventional tiller design

D. None of the above

45. In refrigeration circuit, the data logger will record what? (Multi choice)

1. Room temperature

2. Recharge temperature

3. Liquid line temperature

4. Solenoid valve operation……THIS ONE ALSO

46. Engaging the turning gear and turning the engine until working temperatures are reduced

A. Blank starting air to the affected cylinder

B. Shut cylinder oil to the affected cylinder

C. Shut all cylinder liner ports of affected cylinder

D. Open relief valve of affected cylinder

47. You as a fourth engineer have taken over watch from third engineer. He said OWS is running in
0 ppm. But after taking over watch you observed that fresh water flushing valve is crack open. After
closing it, suddenly the oil content has exceeded 15ppm. What will you do?

a. shut the OWS & inform CEO.

 b. shut the OWS but no need to inform anyone.

c. Don't touch the appratus & inform CEO.

d. Just check that there is no visible colour/oil traces in sea water so don't have to inform anyone.

48. With ref to centrifugal p/p characteristics curves what will be the effect when p/p is started

A. with suction closed

B. with discharge shut

49. Non destructive test is

A. Creep test

B.impact test

C.Hardness test

D. Ultrasonic test

50. Purpose of observation tank

A. to check water level

B. check any oil contaminate
C. to check alkalinity

51. The coating on an electrode used for electric arc welding

A. creates a gas shield to prevent oxidation of the weld material

B. helps the weld formation by shaping the metal transfer
C. provides an electrical insulation for the user
D. All of the above

52. Tankers carrying LPG & Ammonia for deep sea voyages are of

A. Semi pressurized
B. Fully pressurized

C. Fully refrigerated

D. All the above

53. Pump, when coupled to constant speed motor , the discharge quantity will not change with
following pumps
 A. heleshaw
B. steering gear swash plate type
C. Gear pump
D. None

54. Electrical fire extinguished by

A. Co2
B. DCP
C. FOAM

55. over speed trip of generator—

a. governor has to be check

b. fuel oil system

57. Flooding in E/R,

A. pump out through OWS to overboard

B. pump out through EMERGENCY Bilge pump
C. pump out through General Service pump
D. all

58. Sewage plant efficiency is gauged by

A. suspended solid
B. coli count
C. BOD
D. all

59. In Stern tube, aft of FOREWARD SEAL is leaking then

A. forward tank oil level increase

B. Drop in header tank level

C. Forward tank oil level decrease

D. Increase in header tank level

60. IG System number of no return valve

A. 1
B.2
C. 3
D. at least one if deck seal is provided otherwise two

61. Evaporator pressure testing in (multiple choice)

A. Pr. testing in shell

 B. Leak test in vacuum pump and fittings……………(according to virender)

C. leak test in distillate pump

D. Vacuum testing in shell

63. For carry out major work in tank –

A. First aid in entrance

B. refreshment
C. entry/exit time of personnel
D. all

66. Boiler water level control, controlling swell and shrink of boiler with
A. feed water level

B. steam drum

C. water drum

D. none of the above

Section 3:

1. The pressure produced within the oil wedge of a rotating journal is ____.
 the same as the pressure in the lubricating system
 less than the pressure in the lubricating system
 greater than the pressure in the lubricating system
 highest at the oil groove location

2. Which of the main shaft segments listed below, that are connected with the main engine, are
coupled to the tail shaft flange?
 Thrust shaft
 Stern-tube shaft
 Intermediate shaft
 Crank shaft

3. Piping cross-sections over 30 cm in diameter are sized by the __________.

 inside diameter
 wall thickness
  outside diameter
 threaded diameter

4. The ambient heat in an engine room which is identified by only a change in temperature is
known as
 sensible heat
 latent heat
 total heat
 residual heat

5. The usual number of single-acting pistons used in a variable stroke axial-piston pump used for
steering gears is _____________.
 3 or 5
 5 or 7
 7 or 9
 9 or 11
6. Heavy soot accumulations in an auxiliary boiler could be caused by _____
 water in the fuel oil
 excessive cycling
 high fuel oil pressure
 improper burner maintenance

7. An axial piston pump differs from a radial piston pump, as the pistons of an axial piston pump
are positioned _________.
 radially from the shaft
 parallel to each other and to the shaft
 parallel to each other but at a right angle to the shaft
 at an angle to each other and to the shaft

8. In reference to air conditioning, when air attains the maximum amount of moisture it can hold
at a specific temperature, it is said to be _____________.
 superheated
 saturated
 condensed
 convected
9. Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well suited for pumping oil because
 stuffing boxes eliminate the leakage problems usually associated with other gear pumps
 it is not necessary to closely maintain design clearances this pump
 they are essentially self-priming and produce a high suction lift
  these pumps are designed with extreme tooth angles

10. The conical steel or composition cone installed on a propeller, known as a fairwater cone,
provides which of the following benefits?
 Reduce turbulence
 Help with lubrication
 Protect against electrolytic corrosion
 All of the above

11. It is desirable for an auxiliary boiler safety valve to pop open and reseat quickly to
 give warning that excessive boiler pressure has been reached
 prevent wire drawing of the disc and seat……..USCG MOTOR Q. 1011
 prevent valve pounding
 provide sufficient blow down

10. The purpose of the programmed purge cycle on an automatically fired auxiliary boiler is to
 cool the furnace to prevent pre-ignition
 remove explosive vapors from the furnace
 evaporate accumulated unburned fuel oil
 provide sufficient air in the furnace to allow ignition of the fuel

12. Short cycling of a refrigeration compressor refers to _____________.

 Frequently cutting out on over load.
 frequently starting and stopping
 running too fast
 running too slow

13. The emergency bilge suction valve is typically used _____________.

 to inject cleaning additives when the bilges are extremely dirty
 when the main condenser becomes fouled, in order to provide additional cooling water
circulation
 to connect the rose box to the independent bilge suction
 if the bilges become flooded and they cannot be emptied by any other means

14. The by-products of oxidation, as a result of water contamination of hydraulic oil, are generally
____________.
 removed by cellulose type filters
 gums, varnishes, and acids
  always neutralized by oil additives
 harmless and have no effect on system components

15. Which of the following describes the purpose of a striker or doubler plate?
 Provides a surface for the application of force, or the installation of machinery.
 Provides landing surface for the sounding bob of a tank sounding tape.
 Absorbs machinery vibration.
 Prevents valve stem over travel.

16. Which of the following statements represents the proper relative direction of flow through a globe
valve?
 Direction of flow through the valve is unimportant.
 Direction of flow through the valve depends upon the type of seat design used in the valve.
 Direction of flow should be from below the seat.
 Direction of flow should be from above the seat.

17. A portion of the cargo of an LNG carrier boils off during each voyage. How the cargo boils off is
normally handled?
 Compressed, condensed, and returned to the cargo tanks.
 Vented to the atmosphere.
 Burned in the boilers.
 Mixed with nitrogen and recirculated through the primary barrier.
 Burnt off in a controlled manner through a chimney smoke stack from within the funnel.
18. In Vessel construction, beam brackets are triangular plates joining the deck beam to a
 bulkhead
 frame
 stanchion
 deck longitudinal

19. The cylinders and intercoolers of most low pressure air compressors are cooled by _
 water
 oil
 air
 CO2

20. A one ton air conditioning system has which of the listed operating characteristics?
 It forces approximately 1000kgs of refrigerant through the evaporator per day.
 It forces approximately 1000kgs of air per hour across the evaporator coils.
  Its cooling power equals that of melting approximately 1000kgs of ice per day.
 It contains approximately 1000kgs of refrigerant.

21. Which of the materials listed is used as the dynamic seal material on mechanical seals installed
on most centrifugal pumps used in water service?
 Copper.
 Copper and carbon.
 Carbon.
 Bronze.

22. When using a handheld hacksaw, you should apply pressure only on the forward stroke
____________.
 only when cutting thin wall tubing
 only when cutting carbon steel
 only when cutting conduit
 at all times

23. An important consideration in selecting a lubricating oil for use in a refrigeration compressor is
for the oil to ____________.
 have a high viscosity index
 mix readily with refrigerant
 have a high freezing point
 have a low pour point

24. If the intercooler relief valve lifts while an air compressor is operating under load, you should
check for ____
 a defective pressure switch or pilot valve
 a leak in the intercooler piping
 leakage through the low pressure unloader control diaphragm
 leaking high pressure discharge valves

25. Latent heat can be defined as the heat which must be added to a substance in order to change it
from a
 solid to liquid
 liquid to vapor
 solid to vapor
 all of the above
26. The designation "schedule 80 extra strong " refers to ____________.
 weight of steel plate
 tensile strength of bolts
 piping wall thickness
 tube bursting strength

27. Tapping threads into a blind hole should be finished by using a ______
 short tap
 taper tap
 plug tap
 bottoming tap

28. Distilled water from an evaporator may be discharged into a potable water tank
 through a detachable hose connection
 after passing through an activated charcoal filter
 after chemical analysis shows it is fit for consumption
 through a solenoid operated three-way valve

29. The factors that determine the service life of packing in a pump will include which of the
following conditions?
 type of pump
 condition of the shaft
 length of time in use
 all of the above

30. Personnel working with refrigeration systems and subject to the exposure of refrigerants should
wear _______________.
 face shield
 a respirator
 rubber gloves
 an all purpose gas mask

31. The ability of a metal to be hammered, or rolled out is called its ___________.
 ductibility
 elasticity
 malleability
 fusibility
32. One characteristic of a lubricating oil adversely affecting the results of centrifuging is
____________.
 high TBN value
 low oil floc point
 low oil demulsibility
 low oil neutralization number

33. Which of the devices listed prevents water from entering a ship's hull via the propulsion shaft?
 Stern tube packing or mechanical shaft seal
 Deflector ring and drain
 Spring bearings
 Oiler rings

34. With reference to a vessel's structural integrity, the most significant characteristic of a cryogenic
liquid is its ______________.
 capability of causing brittle fractures
 highly corrosive action on mild steel
 vapor cloud which reacts violently with saltwater
 toxicity at atmospheric pressure

35. The heat required to change a substance from a solid to a liquid while at its freezing
temperature, is known as the latent heat of _____________.
 fusion
 vaporization
 condensation
 sublimation

36. Which of the following problems occurring in a hydraulic system can be caused by the use of an
oil having a viscosity lower than specified?
 Seal deterioration
 Fast response and hunting
 Increase d power consumption
 Oil film breakdown

37. The only means of removing the latent heat of condensation from a refrigerant in the normal
refrigeration cycle is by ________.
 passing it through the expansion valve
 condensing refrigerant in the system condenser
  passing the gaseous refrigerant through the heat interchanger on the suction side of the
compressor
 maintaining a high pressure on the system's receiver

38. Which of the following statements represents the main difference between a stuffing box gland
and a mechanical seal for sealing the shaft of a centrifugal pump?
 Packed stuffing box glands are subject to wear, but mechanical seals are not.
 Packed stuffing box glands must be cooled by the liquid being pumped, but mechanical seals do
not require cooling.
 If packing fails, the pump can be kept running temporarily by tightening the gland, but if a
mechanical seal fails it must be totally renewed to stop the leakage.
 The sealing surface of a mechanical seal is parallel to the shaft, but the sealing surface of a
packed gland is perpendicular to the shaft.

39. In a shell-and-tube type hydraulic fluid cooler, the amount of heat transferred from the
hydraulic fluid to the cooling water depends upon ________________.
 the temperature of the hydraulic fluid
 the flow rate of both the cooling water and the hydraulic fluid
 the temperature of the cooling water
 all of the above

40. The presence of scale and dirt on the saltwater side of lube oil cooler is usually indicated by
___________.
 clogged lube oil strainers
 seawater leaking into the lube oil system
 decreasing lube oil pressure
 gradually increasing lube oil temperature

41. The charging of a refrigerating system should be carried out by adding _____________.
 refrigerant vapor to the receiver only
 liquid refrigerant to the low side only
 liquid refrigerant to the high side only
 liquid refrigerant to the high or low side

42. A leaking suction valve in the second stage of a two stage, high pressure, air compressor can
cause excessively high ________________.
 second stage discharge pressure
 first stage discharge pressure
 pressure in the after cooler
  compressor final discharge temperature

43. Fabric type packing, such as flax or hemp, is best suited for _____________.
 low temperature use
 high temperature use
 use where alignment is critical
 packing valves with badly grooved stems

44. Which of the listed problems is occurring if a coil type high pressure evaporator constantly
requires an increase in the coil steam pressure in order to maintain capacity?
 The brine density is improper.
 Heat transfer surfaces are being layered with scale.
 Impure distillate is being produced.
 Shell vapor pressure is constantly decreasing.

45. The terms rough, coarse, bastard, second cut, smooth, and dead smooth refer to the ________.
 shape of the file
 coarseness of the file teeth
 size of the file
 cuts of the file

46. A pump is defined as "a device that _____________."

 produces pressure
 imparts energy to a fluid to move it from level "A" to level "B"
 creates a vacuum to move a liquid in all installations
 is to develop a pressure differential

47. Restrictions occurring in the small orifices of pneumatic control system components can be
caused by……………USCG Q.1030
 moisture in the compressed air supply
 excessive dryness in the compressed air supply
 pressure surging in the compressed air receiver
 insufficient lubrication of the system components

48. The principal purpose of sub cooling liquid refrigerant prior to its entering the expansion valve
is to _
 increase the refrigerating effect by decreasing the amount of flash gas
 allow the refrigerant to enter the throttling device in a saturated condition
  increase the refrigerating effect by increasing the amount of flash gas
 minimize the temperature drop of the liquid as it passes through the solenoid valve to the outlet
side

49. If a bilge pump is able to develop vacuum, but is unable to sufficiently pump out the bilges, you
would check for ________.
 the circuit breaker
 for leaks in the suction piping
 relief valve is not properly seated
 the suction strainer

50. A first stage unloader installed in a low pressure air compressor is unable to completely retract.
This will result in ____
 overheating of the discharge valve
 loss of moisture in the air charge in the receiver
 frequent lifting of the intercooler relief valve
 an abnormally low intercooler pressure

51. The heat removed from the refrigerant in the condenser of a refrigeration plant is the
 latent heat of expansion
 sensible heat of condensation
 heat of compression
 all of the above

52. Excessive leakage and premature failure of valve packing is a result of ____________.
 opening a valve too quickly
 jamming a valve in the closed position
 low pressure fluid flow through the pipeline
 a scored valve stem

53. The amount of fuel oil atomized by a return flow oil burner is directly controlled by the
 header supply valve
 burner root valve
 oil micrometer valve
 fuel oil back pressure

54. Fuses are rated in _

  voltage
 amperage
 interrupting capacity
 all the above

6. When there is excessive ingress of water in the engine room onboard causing dangerous levels of
bilge water,
A. Start oily water separator and pump overboard

B. Start General service pumps and pump bilges overboard

C. Use bilge injection valve and pump bilges overboard

D. None of the above

7. If a radial piston hydraulic pump fails to deliver rated fluid volume, the cause can be
_______________.
 contaminated fluid
 pitted thrust rings
 worn pintle bearings
 obstructed suctions passage

8. A fluctuating and unsteady vacuum in an evaporator may be caused by _____________.

1. wet steam entering the air ejector nozzle
2. pinhole leaks in the evaporator tube nests
3. rapid scaling on the evaporator tube nests
4. high water levels in the last effect

9. A generator has been exposed to water and is being checked for its safe operation. Therefore, it
is necessary to _______________.
 check for shorted coils with a explosimeter.
 take moisture readings with a hydrometer
 test in sulation values with a megger
 ground the commutator, or slip rings and run it at half load

10. If the pointer fails to return to zero when a megger is disconnected, the_____________.
 pointer is stuck
 hair springs are burned out
 megger is out of calibration
 megger is operating normally
11. When replacing ball bearings on an electric motor shaft, you should _____________.
(a) tap the outer race with a mallet
(b) apply even pressure to the outer race
(c) apply even force to the inner race
(d) apply pressure evenly to both the inner and outer races

62. The zipper of an immersion suit should be lubricated with _____________.

 paraffin
 oil
 graphite
 vegetable oil

63. An insulation resistance test is performed on a particular piece of electric equipment. In

addition to the resistance reading, what information listed below should be entered in the
electrical log?
(a) The maximum allowable operating temperature of the machine.
(a) The temperature of the machine at the time the resistance reading was taken.
(b) The normal temperature rise of the machine.
(c) The complete name plate data from the resistance test instrument used to obtain the reading.

64. When removing the cap from a sounding tube on a MODU, the sound of air escaping indicates.
a. the tank is full
b. the tank may be partially flooded
c. the tank level has dropped
d. the tank is completely flooded

65. A solid stream of water might be useful in fighting a burning oil fire on deck when it is used
____________.
a. to wash burning oil over the side
b. to provide cooling for the fire fighters
c. in conjunction with chemical foam
d. to cool the main deck

66. The burner assembly on an automatically fired auxiliary boiler fitted with variable capacity,
pressure atomizing burners, maintains steam pressure by

(a) cycling on and off

(b) changing fuel oil return pressure
(c) changing the speed of a rotary cup
 (d) Varying air pressure supplied to the nozzle
67. Galvanic action which of the following is false.

A. only one metal does not initiate corrosion

B. Two metal with electrolyte will not initiate corrosion

68. In Stern tube, aft of FOREWARD SEAL is leaking then

A. forward tank oil level increase

B. drop in header tank level

69. While starting a hydraulic anchor windlass, you observe that hydraulic pressure does not
develop in spite of the proper operation of the electric drive motor. Which of the following actions
should you take FIRST to restore pressure?
 Make certain that the hydraulic reservoir is filled to the proper level.
 Inspect the disc brake on the electric motor for proper operation.
 Check the electric motor for an open overload relay contact.
 Check for full voltage supply to the electric motor.

70. A primary element used with flow measurement devices highly suitable for liquids containing
solids in suspension, is a ____________.
a. concentric orifice
b. convergent nozzle
c. venturi tube
d. pilot tube

72. Prior to major overhaul of main engine onboard, the engine room crane is tested by

A. Operating the crane through the normal range

B. Testing of the crane with two sample ???abnormal??? conditions

C. Inspection of the crane hook and other safety arrangements……..If single ANS

D. Stress testing of crane wire with peak loads

73. Water carryover from boiler onboard through the steam causes

A. Erosion of the steam plant machinery

B. Low water level inside the boiler

 C. Build-up of deposits on the steam plant machinery

D. None of the above

74. A diffuser is provided at the end of a mechanical atomizer in boiler onboard

A. To prevent blow back of the flame

B. To mix the air and fuel properly

C. To prevent blow out of the flame

D. To eject the excess fumes from the atomizer

75. Short cycling of a fridge compressor can occur in which of the following cases?

A. Air ingress into the system

B. A leaking solenoid valve

C. High cooling water temperature going to the condenser

D. Excessive refrigerant charge

76. Steam stop valve is eased of its seat during boiler start up from cold

A. To allow thermal expansion of parts

B. To allow steam flow during start up

C. To prevent water hammer

D. All of the above

77. Duty of standby person at the entrance of the enclosed compartment during enclosed space
entry is

A. To alert others in case of untoward emergency

B. To provide first aid to injured person

C. To assist for the work carried out in the enclosed compartment

D. All of the above.

78. Which of the following statements about the design of D- type boilers, is false?

A. The heavier water in top drum flows back to the bottom drum through the down- comers
outside the furnace
 B. Inside the furnace the water is heated up in the risers

C. The upper drum is the steam/water drum and the lower one is the water drum.

D. The feed water is pumped into the lower drum

79. If the watch keeping engineer encounters a Main Engine Slow down alarm he should__

A. Immediately cancel the slowdown in the control panel

B. If navigation circumstances permit, after consulting chief engineer he should tell bridge to stop
engine ,investigate the fault ,rectify it in consultation with senior engineers and then prepare for
restarting the engine

C. He should raise engineer's alarm and wait for all engineers to reach the engine room

D. He need not take any action and wait for the alarm to resolve on its own and then cancel the
slow down

80. Which of the following types of coatings used in tanks of a chemical carrier provides a
comprehensive protection against most solvents?

A. Epoxy coatings

B. Polyurethane coatings

C. Zinc silicate

D. Phenolic resins

81. Presence of catalytic fines in fuel oil is significant to engineers on board because_

A. Catalytic fines tend to impair proper operation of purifiers

B. Catalytic fines lead to abrasive wear in liners , piston rings and fuel injection equipment

C. Catalytic fines necessitate increase in injection temperature

D. Catalytic fines necessitate increase in storage temperature

82. A partial opening of which of the following kinds of valves can lead to wire -drawing of its seat?

A. Globe Valve

B. Butterfly valve

C. Gate Valve……….USCG Q.179

D. Full bore angle valve

83. Which of the following types of steam traps uses the pressure energy of the steam to close the
outlet ?
 A. Thermostatic trap

B. Thermodynamic trap

C. Mechanical trap

D. Vacuum trap

84. Sequential starting of machineries after black out in engine room is necessary

A. To prevent overload of Generators

B. To quickly restore the failed power supply in order

C. To prevent damage to machinery which has been switched off

D. All of the above

85. Salinity of distilled water produced from fresh water generator onboard depends on

A. Amount of feed set in fresh water production

B. Amount of salt water leaking from condenser if any

C. Temperature of the sea water used

D. Efficiency of brine ejector from the evaporator shell

86. Which of the following is the material used for manufacturing tube plates of a shell and tube
type heat exchanger?

A. Cupro-nickel

B. Aluminum Brass

C. Admiralty Brass

D. Gunmetal

87. How is the water circulated between water and steam drums in a water tube D- type boiler?

A. By the boiler feed water pump

B. By a circulating pump outside the boiler

C. Due to difference in densities of water and steam

D. None of the above

88. The seating material for perfectly sealing type Ball valves is usually made up of

A. Rubber
 B. PTFE or Nylon

C. Rubber reinforced with steel wire

D. Stainless steel

89. Air is removed from refrigeration system by (1) ________ at receiver after (2) ________ (3) ___
Gas in receiver.

1. PURGING 2.COLLECTING. 3. CONDENSATING

90. Water leaking from a pump packing gland is kept away from the bearing housing by the use of

 shaft sleeves
 lantern rings
 water fingler USCG. Q.179
 water seals

SECTION 4

TAKEN FROM DG SHIPPING OLD QUESTION

1. Which of the following conditions should be used to support the need to change the
lube oil when there has been an increase in the neutralization number?
 A decrease in the viscosity of the oil
 An increase in the viscosity of the oil
 A change in the cloud point
 A change in the floc point

2. The purpose of bilge keels as an example is to reduce the amplitude of roll. What arrangements need
to be made on a ship to achieve the following:
 lower the center of gravity of the ship
 reduce pitching
 reduce yawing

3. A casing drain is provided for axial piston and bent axis variable stroke pumps to ___________.
 vent off any accumulated air from the system
 drain off any accumulated water from the pump casing prior to its being started
  assist the complete removal of hydraulic oil from the system prior to opening for major or
minor repairs
 prevent damage due to agitation and overheating of oil accumulated in the casing as a result of
minor internal leakage

4. Increasing the speed of a rotary pump above its rated speed will result in most of the following
conditions to occur?
 Increased suction
 Increased clearances
 Vibrations
 slippage

5. After packing is added to the stern tube stuffing box, which of the following procedures should be
observed to insure even tightening of the gland?
 Listen for a smooth, regular sound.
 Measure the distance between the gland and the stuffing box with a rule.
 Judge by feeling the gland for an increase in heat as it is being tightened up.
 Open the drain connection to allow seawater to flow in and make the distance even.

6. The temperature at which water vapor in the atmosphere begins to condense is called the
____________.
 dew point temperature
 condensation temperature
 psychometric temperature
 absolute humidity temperature

7. One function of the air receiver in a compressed air system is to _____________.

 dry the air discharged from the intercooler
 minimize the system's line pulsations
 receive exhaust air from pneumatic accessories
 remove all traces of oil from the air

8. Which of the following statements describes the purpose of the split inflatable seal installed aft of the
primary seal assembly for the propeller shaft?
 To serve as a seal when adding packing to the stuffing box.
 To allow repair or replacement of the primary seal elements when the ship is waterborne.
 To eliminate leakage via the propeller shaft when the shaft is not rotating.
 To provide a ready means for the entry of cooling water.

9. Why should a person performing maintenance on an air compressor wire and tag the system valves
closed?
 To prevent the unexpected.
 To protect the equipment.
  To protect the operator performing the maintenance.
 Each of the above is correct.

10. One of the main differences between the various types of screw pumps is in the __________.
 stuffing box diameter
 direction of rotation of the screws
 pitch of the screws
 type of driving gears

11. The FIRST thing to do to ensure that a refrigeration unit will not start while undergoing repairs, is to
____________.
 secure and tag the electrical circuit
 place a crow bar in the flywheel of the unit
 inform all persons in the area not to start the unit
 make a log book entry

12. At which of the following locations would a duplex pressure gage most likely be located?
 Fuel oil service pump discharge flange
 Fuel oil strainer
 Fuel oil heater
 Fuel oil flow meter
13. In any air system a safety device should be placed between any two points where air can be trapped
between any two valves.
(a) Which can be closed manually.
(b) Between a non –return valve and a screw down valve.
(c) Between a non-return valve and a U-bend of a pipe.
(d) Between any valve and a nozzle.

14. Some of the following are preferred refrigerants of the future

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Refrigerant 11

(a) Refrigerant 502 if single ANS

(b) Ammonia
(c) Bromine
(d) Argon

15. In the air conditioning of a ship a “Comfort Zone” constitutes

(a) Low humidity, low room temperature
(b) Low humidity, moderate temperature
(c) High humidity, moderate temperature
(d) Very low temperature, moderate humidity
16. The passenger spaces of a passenger ship is protected against major fires by a
(a) High expansion foam system
(b) High density CO2 system
(c) By a mixture of fire detection, fire retardant, ‘A-1 class bulkhead, fire doors, fire insulation and
elabrate sprinkler system.
(d) High pressure steam system.

17. Sand impregnated with chemicals is kept in metal containers with a shovel, in the engine room, for
the following purposes
(a) to cover small oil spills
(b) to use along with cement for doing repair jobs.
(c) for making the floor anti-skid by giving more friction.
(d) for use as grinding paste in case of emergency.

18. Which of the processes listed, consumes the greatest amount of power while producing the greatest
amount of heat?
 Overcoming sliding friction
 Overcoming rolling friction
 Overcoming fluid friction
 Overcoming oil wedge friction

19. Which of the following guidelines is considered to reflect good design practices of shipboard steam
heating systems? USCG Q.243
 Provide constant steam service for equipment operating throughout the year.
 Provide either a common or individual reducing station for each group of units requiring the
same operating pressure.
 Run all piping so it may be drained by gravity.
 All of the above.

20. A distinguishing feature of an eductor, when compared to other pumps, is the ______________.
 discharge end being smaller than the suction end
 small size of impeller
 lack of moving parts
 ease at which the wearing rings may be changed

21. When securing a flash-type evaporator for an extended period of time, you should _____________.
 fill the unit with saltwater
 fill the unit with descaling compound
 completely drain the unit
 tightly seal the unit to exclude air

22. The portion of a hydraulic hose that determines its overall strength, is the _____________.
 inner tube
  braided inner layer(s)
 outer cover
 outer armor

23. Which features of a centrifugal pump reduce the need for renewing worn impellers and pump casings?
 Close radial clearance between impeller hub and casing
 Low rotational speed of impeller
 Removable end plate
 Replaceable impeller and casing wearing rings
24. An acceptable method of dealing with accumulated oil found in the pump room bilges is to
______________.
 transfer the oil to the sea chest
 pump the oil into the slop tanks
 discharge the oil over the side on an outgoing tide
 pump the oil into a clean ballast tank

25. A ship is required to carry an Oil Record Book, and must maintain the book as per rules on board for
_______________.
1. one year
2. two years
3. three years
4. four years

26. Which of the following actions, pertaining to saltwater lubricated stern tube stuffing boxes, is usually
observed when the ship is expected to be in port for an extended period?
 The stuffing box is continually flushed.
 The drain connection is left opened.
 The stuffing box gland is tightened.
 The packing is adjusted for greater cooling or replaced.

SECTION 5

1. A high pressure differential in a main engine fuel oil filter onboard can be best reduced by

A. Back flushing the filter manually

B. Stopping the main engine to change the filter element

C. Changing over to stand by filter if provided…………..if MCQ then add A

D. None of the Above

2. Inert Gas System should be capable of delivering Inert Gas at the rate of at
least____________________________

A. 110% of the maximum rate of cargo discharge capacity of the ship

B. 133.33% of the maximum rate of cargo discharge capacity of the ship

C. 125% of the maximum rate of cargo discharge capacity of the ship

D. 90% of the maximum rate of cargo discharge capacity of the ship

3. The static positive suction head of a pump is the

A. distance of the suction liquid level above the center line of the pump

B. distance the suction liquid level is below the center line of the pumps

C. force necessary to overcome frictional losses in the pump and piping

D. amount in inches of mercury the total suction head is below atmospheric pressure

4. When overhauling engines in bad weather onboard

A. Use additional lifting equipments

B. Use heaving line to prevent moving of item

C. Use chain block if required to restrain moving of parts

D. None of the Above

5. Two compressors should not be run in parallel because USCG Q 4094

A. It is not efficient to run two compressors

B. It will give over capacity in the system

C. There is possibility of losing oil from the compressors

D. A and B

6. The term referring to the number of teeth per inch on a hacksaw blade is known as the

A. Set

B. rake

C. pitch

D. thread gauge
7. The ash content of a fuel oil is significant to the operating engineer because it

A. is an indication of the amount of noncombustible material present in the oil

B. indicates the quantity of energy released by burning a unit amount of the fuel

C. is useful for determining proper atomization temperatures

D. reflects the overall thermal efficiency of the fuel oil service system

8. Air conditioning system air handling units must have their air filters cleaned at regular intervals
in order to prevent______

A. Growth of microorganisms and bacteria harmful to human beings

B. Restriction to air flow and hence reduced efficiency of the plant

C. Growth of mites and other allergens

D. All of the above

9. Amount of distilled water produced in fresh water generator onboard decreases with

A. Increase in vacuum in the fresh water generator shell

B. Decrease in sea water temperature

C. Decrease in efficiency of heat exchanger

D. Increase in sea water temperature

10. Before any work is to be carried out on a burner in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you
should always

A. block all control system relays closed

B. allow the boiler to cool completely

C. close all manually operated fuel valves

D. lock all safety interlock switches closed

11. Soot blowing of boilers onboard can be carried during

A. Port operations

B. Sailing

C. During indications of a uptake fire

D. Inerting operations in oil tankers

12. Which of the following components in an Inert Gas system ensures that vapours are vented well
clear of the working deck? i) High velocity vents ii) Mast risers

A. Only i)

B. Only ii)

C. Both i) and ii)

D. Neither I) nor ii)

13. Which of the following is most suited to act as a deck air compressor?

A. Lobe type

B. Reciprocating type

C. Screw type

D. None of the above

14. Safety of Gas cylinders used for cutting and welding is ensured

A. By fitting of flash back arrestor

B. By using color codes for gas pipe connections

C. By using trolley???s when transferring cylinders

D. All of the above.

15. Pumps impart energy to a fluid but the energy required to bring the fluid to the pump may be
provided by________________

A. Gravitational Head

B. Atmospheric pressure

C. Another pump

D. Any one or a combination of above

16. Injecting water into the combustion chamber of marine engines is a primary method of
reduction of which of the following air pollutants?

A. SOx

B. Particulate matters

C. Unburnt Hydrocarbons

D. NOx
17. In case of failure of control air supply ,some valves continue locked in the position they were at
the time of failure . They are said to be-

A. Fail-safe

B. Fail -proof

C. Fail-set

D. Fail -blocked

18. Old machinery space log book are kept in safe custody

A. To refer and clarify in case of any query

B. For purpose of internal and external audits

C. To safeguard the chief engineer???s competence

D. None of the Above

19. If the superheat value of a thermostatic expansion valve is set too low________

A. The suction line of the compressor will be too hot

B. The suction line of the compressor will be too cold

C. The discharge line of the compressor will be too hot

D. The discharge line of the compressor will be too cold

20. Which of the following chemical compounds prevents caking of powder in dry chemical powder
fire extinguisher?

A. Sodium Stearate

B. Sodium Bicarbonate

C. Magnesium Stearate

D. Magnesium Bicarbonate

21. The primary advantage of a central cooling system is______________________

A. A more simplified cooling circuit.

B. Most part of the cooling system being fresh water based,corrosion is minimized

C. It allows better control of temperatures by using fewer controllers

D. All of the above

22. Refractory damage in boiler furnace onboard is caused due to

A. Presence of moisture in the boiler before startup

B. Rapidly fluctuating temperatures inside boiler furnace

C. Overheating of boiler tubes due to lack of heat transfer from tubes due to scale

D. Boiler panting and vibrations

23. Which of the listed conditions can lead to cavitation in a centrifugal pump?

A. Vapor pockets formed in the suction flow stream

B. Rough casing volute surfaces

C. Worn wearing rings

D. Heavy fluid in the flow stream

24. A major controlling factor in the location of the condensate return piping from a heating system
is/are ………USCG Q.169

A. the requirement for a gravity return

B. the requirement for short laterals run

C. the requirement to minimize conflict with headroom and other services

D. all of the above

25. To maximize the effectiveness of soot blowing onboard

A. Ensure Boiler is firing at high load

B. Ensure Boiler is firing at low load

C. Ensure combustion parameters maintained normal

D. None of the above

26. Isolation of filters onboard prior to cleaning is done by

A. Closing of inlet and out let valves

B. Switching of the relevant pump and system valves

C. Opening of drains and vent valves

D. All of the above

27. Which of the following type of pumps is most suited to act as Waste Oil Sludge Pump?
 A. Centrifugal pump

B. Screw pump

C. Gear Pump

D. Progressive cavity pump

28. In the Alcap principle of centrifugal separation______________________

A. Water is only discharged when desludgeing is activated by the control unit

B. The valve at the water outlet is opened periodically based on timer action

C. The valve at the water outlet is opened on the basis of signal of water content to the control unit
from the water transducer at the clean oil outlet

D. The centrifuge works as a clarifier with no water outlet

29. High pressure cut out of a refrigerant system can activate due to which of the following faults?

A. Improper cooling due to a dirty condenser

B. Overcharge

C. Air in the system

D. All of the above

30. To prevent electric shock during electric arc welding

A. Wear dry clothes …….if MCQ then add B.

B. Wear insulated shoes

C. Keep first aid equipment ready

D. None of the above

31. A record of the types and strengths of steels used on a MODU must be included in the

A. General plans

B. Builder's documentation

C. Certificate of Inspection

D. Construction portfolio

32. Water hammer in a steam heating system can be caused by

A. filling the auxiliary boiler with cold water

 B. steam admitted to a cold pipe

C. filling the auxiliary boiler with hot water

D. draining a soot blower line before cracking the steam supply valve

33. What is a function of the wearing rings used in most centrifugal pumps?

A. Absorb erosion of high velocity discharge stream

B. Seal pump shaft against entry of air

C. Isolate the discharge side from the suction side

D. Dampen the turbulent discharge flow

34. Which combination of the main shaft segments listed below, that are located furthest from the
main engine, are connected by the inboard stern tube shaft coupling? USCG Q. 128

A. Line shaft and thrust shaft

B. Line shaft and stern-tube shaft

C. Thrust shaft and stern-tube shaft

D. Stern-tube shaft and tail shaft

35. An auxiliary engine turbo-charger makes strange noises when the load changes. The engine
parameters however are absolutely fine. An external examination of turbocharger parameters as
stated in the manual also reveals nothing. Would you

(a) Continue to run the engine and wait for some time

(b) Stop the engine for a while and make some checks

(c) Reduce the load of the engine

(d) Run it on steady load to make some checks.

36. Which of the following can be done to reduce the cold corrosion of Main Engine cylinder liners
using high sulphur fuel oil :-

A. Increasing cylinder oil feed rate

B. Using high TBN cylinder oil

C. Increasing scavenge air temperature

D. Decreasing cylinder oil feed rate

37. Which of the following can lead to premature failure of roller bearings?
 A. Misalignment

B. Contamination

C. Shrinkage

D. Over greasing

38. WHICH PROCESS IS NOT DONE ON MILD STEEL?

A. Hot plating

B. Electrolysis

C. Explosion bonding

D. Metal spraying

39. Boiler not starting in 2 -3 times, what we do,

A. check fuel ignition system,

B. check fuel burning system

C. check furnace

D. all of the above

41. When oil carried over in steam drum

A. overheating of tubes,

B. corrosion of tubes

C. density of water is reduced

D. all of the above

42. Steam drum is used for

A. collecting of steam

B. collecting of water

C. equalising water in the tubes

D. collecting of precipitated salts of water

43. Steam drains should be

A. drained by gravity

B. short lateral length

 C. should cover less head space

D. all of the above

44. Which of the group of method are used for priming of centrifugal pumps onboard ships?

A. Gravity tank, attached vacuum pump

B. Attached Vacuum pump, filling pump casing using a fresh water hose

C. Central priming system, attached vacuum pump, sea water priming

D. None of the above

45. The crank web deflection readings of a diesel engine would be erroneous in which of the
following conditions?

A. When the draught of the vessel has changed while readings were being taken

B. When cargo loading and discharging has been too rapid

C. When the crankcase temperature has changed substantially during the process of taking the
readings.

D. None of the above

46. Which of the following will be required to be done in order to reduce sulphur corrosion of Main
Engine Components?

A. Increasing the atomization pressure of fuel injectors

B. Fitting exhaust valves with valve rotators

C. Running engine at or near normal sea load

D. Decreasing the F.O. purifier feed rate, running two purifier in series one acting as purifier and
other as clarifier

47. Vacuum priming pumps which work on the principle of fixed vane pumps require ________
for___________ clearance between vane tips and casing.

A. Lube oil, lubricating

B. Lube oil, sealing

C. Water, sealing

D. Gland packing, sealing

48. The common term used for failure of metal and alloys in a corrosive environment , when subject
to high stresses is known as :
 A. Fatigue failure

B. Corrosion fatigue

C. Stress corrosion cracking

D. Fretting Corrosion

49. about emergency fire pump...?

A)out of engine room

b)self priming

c)power should be outside e/r

d)all the above

50. Double entry impellers have a distinct advantage over single entry impeller. What is it?

A. They balance out the axial thrust

B. It gives a higher pumping efficiency

C. It is cheaper and easier to manufacture

D. The need of installing line bearing onto the pump shaft is eliminated

51. A refrigerant compressor will run continuously when there is

A. Too heavy cooling load on the system

B. Air in the system
C. Insufficient refrigerant in the system
D. Any of the above

52. Cause why cascade tank water temperature is high? OR What could be the reason why the feed
pump can hardly pump in water to the auxiliary boiler causing the cascade tank water level to rise
& temperature too high?

A. High ambient temperature

B. Clogged condenser water tubes
C. Filter dirty
D. Low cascade water level

53. Where is the location of the backfire valve?

A. Boiler furnace
 B. Scavenging area

C. Gas cylinder

54. During departure from a 2 weeks anchorage, the reason why the windlass cannot lift the anchor
up is

A. Low lube oil tank level

B. Windlass defective by pass valve
C. Anchor drag sunken object
D. Too cold hydraulic oil

55. A ballast pump is being used to deballast a fore peak tank which is full. It is seen that suction
pressure is positive and discharge pressure is very low compared to rated discharge head. It
indicates that:

A. Pump is not operating satisfactorily and pumping capacity is too low

B. Pump is not operating satisfactorily and pumping capacity is higher than rated, throttling of
discharge valve is required

C. Pumping capacity is not affected by suction and discharge pressures

D. Pump is operating normally

56. What attachment can you find in air reservoir?

I – Safety/Relief valve
II – Fusible plug
III – Bursting disc

57. Cavitation erosion occurs due to

A. Chemical action

B. Physical action

C. Chemical OR physical action

D. Combination of chemical or physical action

58. The lowest temperature at which a liquid as listed on the MSDS, gives off enough vapor to ignite
in the presence of an ignition source is called its _______.

A. Flash point
 B. Fire point

C. Ignition point

D. None

59. Boiler secondary drum pressure ............than primary drum pressure

A. Less

B. More than

C. Equal

61. When main engine is running in emergency condition which of the alarm can’t be bypassed.

A. LO low pressure

B. JCW high temp

C. Piston cooling water high temp

D. All

55. Why we do not prefer to run air two compressor together because

A. All below points

B. Too much maintenance

C. Too much power consumption

D. Loss of lube oil

SECTION 6

JANUARY 2013

1. The master or person in charge of a MODU is required to log

A. the date and hour of each fire drill…………USCG Q.85

B. the names of all persons on board

C. only casualties which occur while underway

D. every event occurring on board

2. A simultaneous rise in stern tube forward seal tank and drop in level of header tank indicates_

A. Aft seal ring of forward seal assembly damaged or sealing disturbed by foreign object

B. Forward seal ring of forward seal assembly damaged or sealing disturbed by foreign object.
 C. Either of the above

D. None of the above

3. Bearing damage in a diesel engine onboard is indicated by

A. White metal in the crankcase

B. White metal in the lube oil filter

C. Knocking sound from the engine crankcase

D. Any of the above

4. In a D- type water tube boiler with a secondary steam drum and super- heater, the steam is heated
above the boiling point of water in the _______

A. Primary steam drum

B. Risers

C. Super- heater

D. Secondary steam drum

5. Which of the following statements is false about corrosion due to galvanic action?

A. Metals close to the anodic end of galvanic series corrode in preference to the ones close to the
cathodic end.

B. When any single metal exists in a system, it cannot corrode due to galvanic action.

C. Zinc is anodic to steel and is often used as a protective coating

D. Corrosion rate is affected by temperature

6. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding gas carriers?

A. Shipboard generation of inert gas for cargo tanks is a requirement .

B. Shipboard generation of inert gas for inter tank barriers and holds is a requirement .

C. Gas carriers do not use ship's main boilers for generation of inert gas.

D. Gaseous nitrogen is produced on board in many gas carriers

7. Which of the following factors will have the greatest effect on the heating load within a
conditioned space?

A. Solar gain

B. Infiltration and ventilation air

 C. Occupants inside the space

D. Entertainment equipment within the space

8. During major repair work in enclosed space onboard

A. Keep log of entry and exit time of personnel

B. Keep adequate first aid equipment at the entrance

C. Provide refreshments

D. None of the Above

9. Before the longitudinal carriage feed of a lathe is engaged, you must be certain the

A. spindle clutch is disengaged

B. carriage clamp screw is loosened

C. carriage stop clamp is tightened

D. thread dial indicator is zeroed

12. In a compression type grease cup, the lubricant is forced into the bearing by

A. gravity flow

B. spring force

C. a pressure gun

D. a zerk fitting

13. Type of the tank is fitted semi and fully pressurized gas carrier

A. Type a

B. Type b

C. Type a and b

D. None

14. Surging indicates

A. Scavenge fire

B. exhaust manifold fire

C. Fault in fuel system

D. All
15. Engine cylinder relief valve lift indicates abnormal of what.

Abnormal fuel supply to the cylinder

• Abnormal fuel timing of the cylinder
• Abnormal exhaust temperature of the cylinder
• Abnormal exhaust pressure in the cylinder

16. Hydride formation in gas carrier can lead to a

A. Contamination of cargo

B. Seize of pump

C. Exothermic reason

D. None

17. Deep well cargo pump used in

A. Chemical carrier

B. Product carrier

C. LNG

D. All

SECTION NEW - 1

1. Which of the following statement is true if the oil temperature is allowed to become excessively
high in the heaters?

A. Excessive temperature will increase oil viscosity that results to poor combustion

B. Excessive temperature will cause the oil to crystallize resulting in pulsating fires

C. The fuel will carbonize and its heating ability will be reduced

D. The fuel will ignite even it has not reached point of ignition……..if MCQ

REF- If the oil temperature is allowed to become excessively high in the heaters the fuel will carbonize in
the coils and its heating ability will be reduced. This will also make it necessary to clean the coils.

Excessive temperature also causes the oil to vaporize resulting in the fires pulsating.

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2. A drop in compression pressure in one cylinder of a diesel engine can be caused by ___________.

a. only fuel injection

b. burned valves

c. too late fuel injection

d. low fuel penetration

Some diesel engines are fitted with a thermometer in the cooling water outlet from each cylinder. If
the cooling temperature from an individual cylinder begins to rise, what should you suspect?

a. That there is an overloading of cylinder

b. That there is an overloading of the adjacent cylinder

c. That there is an increase blow-by of the cylinders

d. That there is an incomplete combustion in that cylinder

Which of the listed actions should be carried out if a ship is to be laid up for an indefinite period of
time ______.

I – Boilers to be laid up wet should be completely filled

II – All fuel tanks should be cleaned & gas freed

III – All potable water tanks should be cleaned & disinfected

A. I only

B. II only

C. I & II

D. I, II & III

Adding trisodium phosphate in boiler water will _______.

I – Decrease salinity

II – Increase salinity

III – Decrease alkalinity

A. I only

B. II only
C. I & II

D. I, II & III

A shortage of refrigerant in the refrigeration system is indicated by ___________.

a. the compressor short cycling

b. high head pressure

c. high suction pressure

d. bubbles in the sight glass

Directional control v/v used in hydraulic p/p is contrlled

a)manually

b)mechanically

c)electrically

d) all

1. 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

B. provided with a running motor overcurrent protection device

C. served by a single two conductor cable

D. served by two feeder circuits

Dezincification of brasses may be prevented by introducing which of the following additives during
manufacturing brass?

A. 0.04% Nickel

B. 0.04% Cobalt

C. 0.04%Arsenic

D. 0.04%Tungsten

One cause of leaky valves in a low pressure air compressor may be attributed to..USCG Q. 90

A. running with an air filter element different from that required by the original manufacturer's
specifications

B. excessive operating hours without carrying out preventive maintenance

C. the compressor running too fast

D. excessive discharge pressure

The static suction lift of a pump is the difference in elevation between the…….USCG Q.133

A. centerline of the pump and the level of the liquid in the suction well when the source of liquid is below
the pump

B. centerline of the pump and the suction liquid level when the source of liquid is above the pump

C. centerline of the pump and the level of the discharge liquid

D. liquid levels of the suction and discharge

Plate type heat exchangers are preferred over shell and tube type ones because____________

A. They can be cleaned more thoroughly.

B. Their capacity can be altered by adding or removing plates.

C. Turbulent flow and more margin for increased fluid velocity ensures less deposits and hence longer
time interval between cleanings.

D. All of the above

Preferential tripping of electrical machineries prevents

A. Overloading of generators

B. Black out in engine room………….IF MCQ THEN ADD A

C. Allows starting of large machineries

D. None of the above

Which is the only gas product ,allowed by gas codes, to be burnt in ship's boilers?

A. LPG

B. Ethylene

C. Butane

D. LNG

Frequent cutting- in & cutting -out of a fresh water pump on a hydrophone system indicates which
of the following?

A. Nothing abnormal

B. Excessive air charge

C. Insufficient air charge…….BUT CONFIRM ON F/B USCG SAY(also seen by me but not exact ques)

D. The differential setting between cut-in and cut out is too low

Economisers are built up with

A. Copper tubes

B. Plain steel tubes

C. Stainless steel tubes……..add if MCQ

D. Steel tubes fitted with shrunk on C.I. grills

35.You must have worked with mooring winch and windlass hydraulic systems. The cooling of
hydraulic oil for the above system on large merchant ships is provided by:

A. There is no cooling arrangement as the system doesn???t require cooling

B. Air cooled hydraulic reservoir

C. Water cooled plate or shell type heat exchangers

D. Radiator and fan arrangement

1. In case of failure of the control system of a centrifuge, the correct sequence for manually
desludging a purifier would be-

A. Stop feed-give sealing water-close sealing water -shut operating water-open and close desludging water
quickly

B.Stop feed- shut operating water-open and close desludging water quickly

C.Shut operating water-stop feed- open sealing water for a short time then close-open and close
desludging water quickly

D.Shut operating water- stop feed- open and close desludging water quickly

3. Liquid ring primer used for priming main and emergency fire pumps onboard

A. Is to be filled with water in the water tank to maintain water level

B. Is to be capable of automatic engagement and disengagement with drive shaft

C. Is to have sufficient capacity to exhaust air out from pump in all sea conditions

D. All of the above.

6.Back pressure valve in a refrigeration system with multiple chambers is fitted_____________

A. At the refrigerant exit end of evaporator of each chamber

B. At the refrigerant exit end of evaporators of chambers with higher temperature settings

C .At the refrigerant exit end of evaporators of chambers with lower temperature settings

D .None of the above

7.Inert Gas System on board tankers is used during which of the following operations-

A. Inerting of empty tanks

B. Inerting during crude oil washing

C. Purging before gas freeing

D.All of the above

22.To prevent main engine stoppage during periods of bad weather

A .Ensure lube oil level is topped up

B. Ensure over speed trip override switch set up to rough sea setting

C .Ensure reduced speed setting to prevent overload

D. All of the above

23.Subsequent to a oil spill in Engine Room and ingress of oil in the bilge wells ,the best course of
action is to _______________________________

A .Use oil spill dispersant chemical in the bilge wells

B. Transfer the oily mixture and let it settle in the bilge holding tank/bilge separator tank

C .Transfer the oily mixture using a portable pneumatic pump to a waste oil tank and then physically
demark and clean the bilge wells using environment friendly cleaner

D.Dilute the bilge wells by flooding with water and then use the general service pump to pump out the
bilges

1.In case of an exhaust gas boiler fire ,which of the following is a suitable control measure?

A. Start frequent soot blowing

B. Increase main engine speed to blow away the soot particles on fire

C. Stop cooling water circulation to avoid leakage

D. None of the above

3.Refractory damage in boiler furnace onboard is caused due to

A. Presence of moisture in the boiler before startup

B. Rapidly fluctuating temperatures inside boiler furnace

C. Overheating of boiler tubes due to lack of heat transfer from tubes due to scale

D. Boiler panting and vibrations

4.An economizer uptake fire in the engine room is extinguished by

A. Boundary cooling of the uptake

B. Injecting fixed fire fighting system if provided

C. Injecting water from the uptake

D. None of the above

LNG STORAGE AND PUMPING DETERMINED BY WHAT PROPERTY

a. VAPR PR

b. PARTIAL VPR PR

FEB 2013

When air at a given temperature, contains the maximum amount of moisture for that
temperature, the air is said to be

A. superheated

B. saturated

C. condensing

D. evaporating

Which of the following form of Inert Gas is not used on gas carriers?

A. Inert gas from combustion type generators.

B. Nitrogen from shipboard production system.

C. Pure nitrogen taken from shore.

D. Inert gas generated in ship's boilers.

A general service centrifugal pump used for aft peak ballasting is showing negative suction
pressure and zero discharge pressure . What can be the probable cause?

A. Discharge valve closed

B. Increased clearance between impeller wear ring and casing ring

C. Clogged suction filter

D. None of the above

When one refrigerating machine serves several compartments and one compartment reaches
the desired temperature , the temperature in that compartment is maintained by

A. The expansion valve

B. The solenoid valve

C. The back pressure valve

D. Any of the above

A leaking water tube in auxiliary boiler onboard is indicated by

A. Increased water make up in the feed filter tank

B. Difficulty in maintaining accurate boiler water level

C. Decrease in the chloride levels of boiler water

D. All of the above.

A leaking starting air valve on the diesel engine is identified by

A. High temperature of the pipeline leading to the start air valve during operation

B. Abnormal temperature of the starting air manifold during engine operation

C. Abnormal exhaust temperature of the affected cylinder

 D. All of the above.

The heat removed from the refrigerant in the condenser of a refrigeration plant is the

A. latent heat of expansion

B. sensible heat of condensation

C. heat of compression

D. all of the above

APRIL 2013

Incresed pressure drop across exhaust gas economizer indication

A. Fouling of exhaust side

B. Fouling of steam side

C. No abnormality

D. Low load main engine

Oily bilge separated onboard permitted

A. Anchorage

B. When sailing coastal water less 12 Nautical mile from land

C. Drifting

D. none

Boiler water level control problem swell and shrinkage……

A. Feed water flow

B. Drum level

C. Steam flow
 D. None

If reason of swell and shrinkage the Steam flow….. USCG 13 SEREIS Q.736

The problems caused by shrink and swell are dynamic as well. When the amount of steam being
withdrawn from the SG is suddenly increased, its pressure starts to fall until more heat can be transferred
to the water. This drop in static pressure causes the vapor bubbles to expand, lifting more water into the
NR area. The swelling-level effect causes the level controller (LC) to reduce feedwater flow at a time
when a higher flow is required to match the higher demand for steam. The opposite effect"shrinking
level"follows a decrease in steam withdrawal.

Sudden stoppage main engine at sea and same cannot restarted immediately damage

A. Stopping auxiliary boiler to save energy

B. Starting auxiliary boiler

C. Stopping fresh water generator…….IF SINGLE ANS.

D. Engaging turning gear

As per ISO 8217:2010 standards, the viscosity of MDO & HFO are measured at a temperature of _______
& ________ respectively.

A. 15 degree C, 15 degree C

B. 40 degree C, 50 degree C

C. 50 degree C, 50 degree C

D. 40 degree C, 100 degree C

Suction lif increases in centrifugal pump

a) Pr. Head increases
b) Efficiency decreases
c) Power increases
d) All of the above

Increase in suction lif …………

a)head falls
b)n-efficiency falls
c)disc capacity falls
d)all of above………CORRECT

Copper tubing in refrigeration system

a. Oil carried over with refrigerant
b. Refrigeration system overloaded
c. High moisture content
d. All of the above

• Inadequate reciprocating pump discharge due to……..USCG CORRECTS Q.180

a. Defective intake valve

b. Clogged suction strainer

c. Scarred cylinder wall

d. Clogged drain valve

Vessel with refrigeration system of 20 cubic metre and above…………USCG

a. Use gas mask for refrigerant handling or if provided use self-breathing apparatus
b. C/E responsibility that every personnel of engine department should know the working of gas mask or
self-breathing apparatus
c. Spare charge 50% of self-breathing apparatus & gas mask
d. All of the above

Use of air receiver in MODU………USCG Q.38

a. Condense moisture
b. Purifier air
c. Act as accumulator
d. Provide over pr. Protection

0.5 NPSH available in p/p is using where we will install it.

a.0.6 b.0.48 c.0.5 d.none

Method of producing power by steam of boiler is called?

A. Cogeneration
B. Extraction
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
FWG vacuum educator
a. Sea water educator
b. Steam educator
c. Vacuum extraction HP
d. Any of the abov

two-element boiler feed water regulator is controlled by __________.

A steam flow and feed water flow

B steam flow and drum water level

C drum water level and feed water flow

D drum water level and drum pressur

Which fan can handle the dirty or dust air

a) Radial
b) Propeller
c) …axial
d) …

If centrifugal fan used in series

a) Flow double
b) Flow 4 times
c) Static pr. Double
d) Static pr. 4 times

Fan characteristics……

A. static pr. Vertical

B .flow rate horizontal

C. static pr. Horizontal

D flow rate vertical

Characteristics curve of the fan depends upon

A. Inlet demper

B. oulet demper

C. guide vane
d. none……………………………confirmed with other university sample paper on goggle

Fan characteristic between

a. Static pr. Vs flow
b. Dynamic pr. Vs flow
c. Suction pr. Vs flow
d. Total pr. Vs flow

Fan velocity flow and characteristics depends on

Static pr is a measure of potential energy
Velocity pr is used to calculate velocity flow………may be
Velocity flow is along line of v
All the above

Fan pressure depends on

A. Hub to tip ratio

B. Angle of tip

C. Width of blade

D. all of the above…………………….confirmed/and also with sample paper

REF- In the case of centrifugal fans, the hub to tip ratios (ratio of inner-to-outer impeller diameter) the tip
angles (angle at which for-ward or backward curved blades are curved at the blade tip - at the base the
blades are always oriented in the direction of flow), and the blade width determine the pressure developed
by the fan. Forward curved fans have large hub-to-tip ratios compared to backward curved fans and
produce lower pressur

Some refrigeration systems have chemical moisture indicators installed in conjunction with the sight glass in the
liquid line. If excess moisture is present in the system, the indicator will
a) Activate the driers
b) Change color
c) Secure the compressor
d) Add the predetermined amount of liquid drier
The amount of moisture in a given sample of air, when compared with
the amount of moisture the air could hold if totally saturated at the
existing temperature of the sample, is called
-absolute humidity
-specific humidity
-effective humidity
-relative humidity……………..CONFIRMED with USCG…. NewEngineering General Subjects II

GAS WELDING why called Neutral (new general question

A. No chemical reaction with moolten metal

B. no oxidation ,,
C. NO carborizing ,, ,,,
D. all of the above

102. The fuel oil supply system to an automatic auxiliary boiler, will
automatically shutdown if the boiler
-steam demand is high
-salinity is high
-safety valve simmers
-burner flame is extinguished

103. A failure of any component of a flame safeguard control for an

auxiliary boiler will result in
-a furnace explosion
-automatic burner shutdown
-uncontrolled firing
-automatic restart

104. If the fuel/air ratio in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler is

insufficient, the result could lead to
-inefficient combustion
-dark smoke
-automatic shutdown
-all of the above

f a reciprocating air compressor has a knock occurring in frequency with its operating RPM, the cause is probably
____________...................................USCG MOTOR Q. 2654
(A) misalignment or worn main bearings
(B) insufficient cylinder lubrication
(C) defective or poorly fitted valves
(D) all of the above
Fire side in boilers gets commonly corroded due to :

A) Galvanic action

B) Formation of Vanadium pentaoxide and sulphuric acid •

C) Stress corrosion

D) Crevice corrosion

In a reciprocating pump the direction of flow depends upon:

A) Direction of rotation of the pump
B) Position & fixing of suction and discharge valves • •
C) High pressure to low pressure
D) Whether pump is single acting or double acting

The size of solid particle contaminants in hydraulic systems is measured in:

A) Millimeter cubed

B) Nano-millimeter

C) Microns • •

D) Micro millimeter

The steels with a carbon percentage close to 0.8% have?

A. Poor strength but good weld ability..
B. High strength but poor weld ability…………………….ANS
C. Poor strength and poor weld ability..
D. High strength and good weld ability.

Which of the following cannot be used as sacrificial anode for the protection of Mild steel
structure against corrosion :
Top of Form
A) Cadmium

B) Magnesium

C) Copper

d) Aluminium

You have overhauled a centrifugal pump and while assembling

forgot to install the o-ring between the sleeve (provided in
way of gland packing) and the shaft. What impact does this
have?
A) It will not affect the pump in any way
B) It will cause leakage of fluid(air/water) in between the
shaft and the sleeve and will affect the pump
performance ANS
C) It will not affect the pump performance n any way but
will corrode the shaft between the o-ring and shaft
D) It will cause dynamic imbalance of the shaft

.Which of the following statements is False about hydraulic jacks/tensioning

tools?...............................ANS .D

A. The piston of the jack should be turned back by a certain degree after hand tightening to
prevent easy removal after un tightening of the nut.
B. The piston of the jack should not be turned back after hand tightening during un
tightening of the nut
C. The piston of the jack need not be turned back during tightening of the nut.
D.The hydraulic pressure need not be relieved during removal of the jack.

NPSH and the total suction head are two terms which are commonly used for
pumps. Which of the following is a true statement?
a) They are one and the same thing
b) Total suction head is greater than NPSH
c) NPSH is always greater than total suction head
d) Total suction head and NPSH have no relationship
You must have used reinforced rubber joints. The reinforcement is normally provided
using non-asbestos fibers. The reinforcement is provided because (multiple
answer)
a) Ordinary rubber gasket have a porous matrix, having capillaries which
can allow liquid leakage when subjected to high pressure
b) To increase the load carrying capacity of joint so it can withstand higher
pressures
c) To increase the temperature resistance of the joint
d) To protect the joints from fire or other accidental damage

During flooding of a dry dock the following items must be verified….ANS..D

A) All sea valves are operational

B) All overboard discharge valves are operational

C) Stern tube seal are operational

D) All of the above

Metal cladding provides protection to the metal essentially for the life of ship
because……ANS c
a) During cladding the protective coating reacts chemically with the base metal
and inhibits corrosion
b) This is the only method in which the completeness of the metal coating can
assured, while other methods are liable to defects
c) The thickness of protective coating is greater compared to any other metal
coating method used ANS
d) The adherence of coating is best in case of metal cladding

Net Positive Suction Head is the……………………..ANS. D

A) Difference of Total suction head and Total discharge head

B) Difference of static head and the frictional head

C) Difference of dynamic suction head and the vapour pressure of liquid

D) Difference of Static suction head and the vapourpressure of liquid

The purpose of the wearing rings used in a centrifugal pump is to

A) Prevent internal explosion in the pump when it is overheated

B) Enable a visual inspection of the pump when it is running

C) Ensure a proper alignment of the pump coupling to the

driver

D) To isolate suction and discharge side………….ANS

The automatic/manual recirculation valve provided on the sea water overboard
line is provided so that: ,……….ANS. A
a) Sea water temperature can be regulated and coolers can maintain correct
temperatures even with low sea water temperatures ANS
b) Sea water temperature can be regulated and coolers can maintain correct
temperatures even with high sea water temperatures
c) Sea water can be re-circulated when outside water is extremely muddy
d) Sea water can be re-circulated to conserve when sea chest suction filters
become very dirty

Before putting into operation a coalescer type oily water separator, it is

important to:………………ANS . A
A) Fill it up with purge water

B) Drain it completely

C) Switch off the heater

D) Keep the three way valve manually open

In shell and plate type coolers, due to improper flow design or partial blockage of
tubes may lead to high turbulence locally. This condition may lead to……
ANS .C MAY BE D
A. Bimetallic corrosion

B. Selective phase corrosion

C. Erosion

D. Impingement corrosion
The machinery which is usually tested first once the ship reaches a dry dock is…………
ANS…C
A. Engine room crane

B. Engine room lift

C. Gantry crane for engine room

D, all of the above

In case of tankers, the speed of cargo pumps is reduced while stripping, why? ANS-A
A. To avoid cavitation as the NPSHa may fall below NPSHr if speed is
not reduced

B. To avoid cavitation as the NPSHa may rise above NPSHr if speed is

not reduced

C. To prevent the pump from overspeeding if it loses suction

D. Decreasing the speed increases the discharge head of the pump

which is req t

If the combustion control system of an automatically fired auxiliary boiler fails to

sustain burner ignition after a normal shutdown, you should check for
a/an…..USCG MOTOR Q.1452 ANS-A
A. Faulty photocell detector

B. Low steam pressure

C. High voltage on the ignition electrode

D. Open air damper

Steam temperature control for the ESD boiler is achieved by :

A. Fitting a de-superheater between 1st & 2nd passes of superheater
B. Fitting an attemperator between 1st & 2nd passes of superheater
C. Bypassing the superheater
D. Gas dampers in boiler uptake

Steam temperature control for the ESD-II boiler is achieved by : ANS-C

A. Fitting a de-superheater between 1st & 2nd passes of superheater

B. Fitting an attemperator between 1st & 2nd passes of superheater

C. Gas dampers in boiler uptake

D. Bypassing the superheater

How is the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the feedwater of an auxiliary boiler

maintained at acceptable limits? USCG MOTOR Q.1102 ANS D
A.Feedwater is cycled through a DC heater.

B.Feedwater is treated with phosphates.

C.Oxygen is liberated in the three-stages of feedwater preheating.

D.Oxygen is liberated by maintaining the highest practical feedwater

temperature

Marine boilers burning H.F.O. face a problem of cold corrosion due to high sulphur
content. The minimum flue gas temperature within any boiler part is kept
above due point of H2SO4. The actual dew point of H2SO4 in flue gases
depends on the : ……ANS-D
A. Boiler furnace temperature

B. Ambient air temperature

C. Boiler operating pressure

D. HFO sulphur content and moisture in combustion air

Which of the following statements is true?........ANS-B
A. The rotary vane type steering gear generally operates at higher oil pressures
than the ram type .
B. The ram type steering gear generally operates at higher oil pressures than the
rotary vane type .ans
C. Both ram type and rotary vane type steering gears generally operate at similar
oil pressures
D. None of the above

The lower half of main bearing of a very large diesel engine can be removed by: …
ANS .C
A) Pulling out with a chain block

B) By hammering out with the

help of a soft mallet

C) By slightly jacking the

crankshaft and turning out the
bearing half with a ro

D)By using a special tool in the

oil hole and turning the shaft to
turn out the
If 3 Centrifugal pumps are running in parallel and the backpressure is substantially
increased, what effect will be observed on the pumps in
use……………………………..ANS -E
A.Flow rate will reduce.

B.Increase in the pump casing temperature

C.Safety alarms and trips (high casing Temperature) will activate, if no cor act

D.None of the above

E.All of the above.

Cladding is the process used for……………………….ANS-A

A.Protection of metal surfaces against corrosion

B.Protection of metal surfaces against erosion

C.Protection of metal surfaces against cavitation erosion

D.Protection of metal surfaces impingement corrosion

The static suction head of a pump is the…….USCG Q. 115………..ANS-A
A.distance of the suction liquid level above the center line of the pump
B.distance the suction liquid level is below the center line of the pump
C.force necessary to overcome frictional losses in the pump and piping
D.amount in inches of mercury the total suction head is below atmospheric press

In a large, slow-speed, main propulsion diesel engine, which of the parts listed is under tension when the
engine is running? USCG MOTOR Q.4
A. Bed plate
B. Column
C. Entablature
D. Tie rod(ans)

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

A. Butterfly valves are used for modulating flow and can be throttled
B.Globe Valves can be straight flow or angle flow type
C. Swing check valve will provide lesser resistance than same bore diameter globe type check valve
D. In a globe type valves, mechanical seals are used for providing sealing between the valve bonnet and the
spindle ANS

A thin layer of electrolyte trapped in a small pits on a metal surface , and remaining stagnant over a period of
time , may cause :
A. Erosion
B. Bimetallic corrosion
C. Crevice corrosion ANS
D. Corrosion fatigue

Which are self expansion condenser

 A. Straight tube
B. Spring type
C. U tube
D. Open type

When steel components electroplated with chromium are used in a corrosive Environment then
A. Chromium plating provides corrosion protection to the steel components ANS
B. Chromium plating cannot provide corrosion protection as steel will be preferentially corroded
C. Zinc plating is to be used on top of chromium plating for corrosion protection
D. Thickness of chromium plating is required to be increased for corrosion protection

In which of the following conditions,the IG blower fans should shut down automatically?
a. oxygen content above 8%
b. low water level in deck seal
c. low water level in the scrubber tower
d. high scrubber water level ANS

Mandatory (single option)

Purpose of Salinometer "Cock" on boiler:
A. Widthraw boiler water for testing ANS
B. Indicates salinity of boiler water
C. To blow down boiler
D. All o the above

Better freeing arrangements on tanker decks inform of open rails for 50% of length are provided:
A. To ensure no seawater gets into the tanks.
B. Because tankers have less freeboard.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

mandatory (Multi option)

Good House keeping in "Engine Rooom" can prevent:
A. Fire ANS
B. Injuries to crew members ANS
C. Sea water pollution
D. Risk of distillate water contamination from engine oil

Wheel operated butterfly valves are operated through a reduction gearbox. The Gear arrangement inside of gear
box is of _________ type

A. Bevel Gear

B. Rack & Pinion Gear

C. Planetary Gear

D. Worm & Worm Wheel ANS

Enlarging one tube end so the end of another tube of the same size will fit inside is termed
A.Belling

B.Stretching

C.Flaring

D.Swaging……………….USCG Q.94

36. Which of the following problems occurring in a hydraulic system can be caused by the use of an oil having a
viscosity lower than specified? USCG Q. 178

·a Seal deterioration
·b Fast response and hunting
·c Increased power consumption………….ANS
·d Oil film breakdown

Most steam traps respond well to cleaning. But when a thermodynamic trap fails to operate after cleaning, the next
course of action should be:
a) Throttle the steam outlet valve
b) Renew the trap
c) Lap the disc and the seat of the trap(ans)
d) Throttle the steam inlet valve
In air conditioning room people complained of being too cool the problem might be
a. relative humidity high
b. air velocity too low.
c. heater failure to cut out at proper temp.
d. relative humidity low(ans)

69.The shortest ram length design is in which tiller arm steering gear assembly
a.Forked type tiller arm(ANS)
b.Conventional typr tiller
c.Round tiller arm
d.none of the above

Auto Klean filter are cleaned by

A. Compressed air

B. Turning the spindle……………..ANS

C. Backflushing

D. All of the above

13. During shutting down the purifier you find that purifier always vibrates heavily for some time and then becomes
normal until it finally comes to a stop. What should be done to avoid this situation?

A. The purifier bowl should be cleaned before next startup

B. The brake should be applied so that the critical speed doesnt last long (ANS)
C. Complete overhaul of the purifier should be carried out and the bearings need to be renewed
D. The bowl should be sent for balancing

14. During the vessels stay in a Dry Dock the following machinery may be still kept in operation

A. Air-conditioning system
B. Refrigeration system
C. Sewage treatment plant
D. All of the above……………….(ANS)

A multistage centrifugal pump is normally used

A) High head…………………………ANS

B) High discharge flow

C) High viscous fluids

D) Low viscous fluid

When specified Discharge pressure is not achieved, The Possible cause could be?
A. Discharge pressure too high………IF MCQ
B. Pump speed too low
C. Casing ring is worn out
D. Cavitations exists
E. All of the above(ANS) IF SINGLE

low refri in refrigerator how do u know

1 short-cycling
2 liquid level guage glass
3 lp cut-out(ANS)
4 hp cut-out

6The discharge head of a centrifugal pump will vary directly with the

A. Change in impeller diameter

B. Square of the impeller diameter (ANS)

C. Cube of the impeller diameter

D. Impeller efficiency for large changes in the size of the impeller

Which of the following refrigerant is considered as the safest

a. Ammonia
b. SO2
c. R21
d. R11(ans)……..if R12 is option the chose R12……USCG Q.104

mandatory (Multi option)

when M/E cylinder relief v/v can lift:
A. Abnormal fuel supply(ANS)
B. abnormal fuel timing(ANS)
C. Abnormal exhaust temperature of cylinder
D. abnormal exhaust pressure in the cylinder(ANS)

L.o inlet temp in alfa level

a 60-65
b70-75
c75-80
d80-85(ANS)

Q) For a ME which has a 5 micron fuel filter, a homogenizer ( omega fire ) is usually fitted –
a)before the purifier
b)after the purifier (ANS)
c)after the 5 micron filter to ME
d)before the horizontal clarifier

67)For a main engine fuel system which has a 5 micron filter ,a super decanter is usually fitted-
-a)before the purifier (ANS)
b)after the purifier
c)after the 5 micron filter to ME
d)before the horizontal clarifier

Dezincification is the term used to describe

A. Loss of zinc an alloy due to formation of internal bimetallic cells due to different alloying elements

B. Loss of zinc due to external bimetallic cells between zinc alloy and another dissimilar metal or alloy

C. Removal of zinc from an alloy by precipitation from Eutectic solution

D. Removal of zinc from an alloy by dissolving the alloy in a zinc dissolving chemical(ANS)

1. which of the following statement is false.

a I G is required in gas carrier(ANS)
b I G is required in cofferdam
C.I G is not mandatory
D.None of the above

3.G.E overspeed trip what will u check

a governer is not responding(ANS)
b.fuel system
c.moving parts (crank shaft......
d.all of the above

when both the steering motors r in use??

1) 12 nautical miles near port 2) pilot on-board
3) navigational prblm 4) all the above(ANS)

Any steering gear system alarm can only be successfully acknowledged from ____________________
A. The bridge
B. The engine control room (ANS)
C. The steering compartment
D. The ship's office

It is a known fact that centrifugal pumps require priming for pumping liquids , as they cannot handle air and will
lose suction due to air entry . But on the other hand T/Cs use centrifugal compressors for supercharging . Which of
the following do you think makes a centrifugal compressors to pump air and behave differently than the centrifugal
pumps?

A. Presence of air cooler

B. Presence of Labyrinth seal
C. High speed of rotation , very fine internal clearences and large impeller diameters(ANS)
D. Difference in principle of operation

If the boiler is smoking

a. too little combustion air(ANS)

b. faulty burner tip

c. too high oil pressure
d. too much combustion air
ME suddenly stop in sea passage from full speed to zero. what r the things will u check?
a f.o,water,air
b.crank case moving part
c. F.O SYSTEM

d. ALL

Fusible plugs are installed in fire-tube boilers to……………USCG. MOTOR Q.1052

A. provide a means of draining the boiler
B. warn the engineer of low water level (ANS)
C. cool the crown sheet at high firing rates
D. open the burners' electrical firing circuits

Prior to lighting off a cold automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you should……….USCG MOTOR Q.1016
A. check and regulate the water level (ANS)
B. close the air cock once fires are lit
C .blow down the gage glass
D. crack the steam stop to assure protective steam flow

Q ) If there is air in the fuel oil filter, the compression and reexpansion of air will—
a)not allow the fuel injection valve to close
b)not allow the fuel injection valve to open(ANS)
c)makes no difference
d)none of the above

34 the amount of fuel injector in a particular time or degree of crankshaft rotation is termed
A metering
B timing
C rate of injection(ANS)………..USCG MOTOR Q.34
D rate of distribution
Which of the following is a true statement ? (choose more than one option if true) multiple choice

A.Mild steel will be subject to preferential corrosion when in electrical continuity with stainless steel in presence of
an electrolyte……………………IF MCQ THEN
B.Stainless steel will be subject to preferential corrosion when in electrical continuity with Mild steel in presence of
an electrolyte
C.Copper will be subject to preferential corrosion when in electrical continuity with Mild steel in presence of an
electrolyte
D.Zinc will be subject to preferential corrosion when in electrical continuity with Aluminium in presence of an
electrolyte

64. The amount of current needed for hull protection in case of ICCP system for a particular ship will be most
effected by
A. Wetted surface area (ANS)
B. Quality and condition of protective paint coating
C. Speed of the ship (ANS)
D. Sea water temperature(ANS)

Q). Ballast pump injection filter was cleaned n the pump was lined up it wasfound that there was some leakage in
the suction filter suction. The pumpstarted n the leakage started. During deblasting it was found that the
pumpcould not take suction fr one of the double bottoms. The cause could be
A) Pump was drawing air fr.
B) Pump was drawing air fr suction filter(ANS)
C) One of thepipelines on the suction side of the pump might be leaking
D) The filter was not cleaned properly

Steering Gear testing is done

A. 12HRS before departure…………………..ANS
B.24hrs before depature
C.Before the pilot arrives

D.1 hr before depature

VESSEL IS AT DRYDOCK , WHO ISSUE HOT WORK PERMIT…???

a.CE b. 2E c. shipyard engineer (ANS)

d.ship superitendendent
Which of the following can lead to short cycling or frequent cutting in and cutting out of a fridge compressor?
A.Dirty condenser

B.Air entrapped in refrigerant

C.High cooling water temperature

D.Grossly insufficient charge

Which of the following can cause exhaust with black smoke in a diesel engine?.......ANS. ACD
A) Choked air filter of turbocharger

B) Water mixed with fuel

C) Bad atomization of fuel

D) Overload

Which of the following statements are true as far as painting of steel hull/structure is concerned? (MCQ)
a) Painting can be done under any weather condition
b) Painting can only be done after proper surface preparation is carried out ANS)
c) Painting should only be done on top of appropriate primer coating ANS)
d) Several coats of paint can be applied one after the other without any time gap

56. Fuels as produced in a refinery are generally sterile, however, contamination can occur as fuels are
A. Stored at the refinery
B. Stored on the vessel
C. Transported to the distribution sites
D. All of the above are correct. (ANS)………………….USCG MOTOR 961

Which of the following option gives you the correct sequence of the metals in decreasing order of
preferential corrosion when all of them are bonded and immersed in an electrolyte ?

A. Titanium, Mild Steel , Zinc , Stainless steel

B. Titanium , Stainless steel ,Mild Steel ,Zinc
C. Zinc , Mild Steel , Stainless steel , Titanium
D. Zinc , Titanium , Mild Steel , Stainless steel;

which one is not self actuated valve:

A. Check valve
 B. pressure relief valve
C. Ball valve

D. safety valve

During auxiliary engine de-carbonization, which of the following checks need to be

carried out?
A. Sounding of all double bottom tanks
B. Connecting rod big end ovality
C. Line r wear
D. Crack detection tests on connecting rod serrations

Corrosion protection of steel surfaces by zinc coating can be carried out only at
temperatures below 65 deg. C. For higher temperatures (single answer)
1.A. Zinc reacts very fast and thus can only provide protection for a limited time
2.B. Zinc reacts with steel and protective layer vanishes due to chemical reaction
3.C. Steel may corrode preferentially to the zinc
4.D. Dezincification occurs leading to removal of zinc coating

While re-floating the vessel after dry dock, which of the following checks should be
carried out?multichoice

A) Sounding of all double bottom tanks ANS

C) Checking leakages at ship side valves ANS

D) Checking levels of stern tube header tanks ANS

B) Checking leakages in the stern tube header tanks

The pumps performance depends upon

A. Clearance between the wear ring and the impeller
B. Clearance between the impeller and the casing
C. Clearance between impeller and shaft
D. Clearance between mechanical seal and shaft

Excessive lubrication in compressors can lead to: multiple

A) Sticking of valves ANS

B) Carryover and deposit of oil particles in pipelines and reservoirs ANS

D) Detonation ANS

C) Decompression

Which of the following cannot be removed from fuel oil by centrifugal force
in the purifier and micro filtration
 Sodium

 Aluminium n silicon

 Vanadium……………………………………………………………ANS

 Ash

Pipe threads are cut with a taper to…….USCG Q.102

A. prevent overtightening the joint

B. provide a leakproof fit…………..ANS

C. permit easy joint disassembly

D. produce a fine even thread

Efficient soot blowing of exhaust gas economizers and boilers is essential

______

A. To minimize chances of soot fire

B. To increase efficiency

C. To minimize chances of heavy corrosion & localized heating leading to tube fa

D. All of the above

• ________ fuel oil grade under marine distillate fuel mentioned in ISO 8217:2005
standard has
been re-assigned as __________ fuel oil grade under marine residual fuel (as per ISO
8217 :
2010 standard)
A.DMY , RMH
B. DMC, RMA
C. DMC, RMH
D.DMY, RMA

2. The energy savings with variable speed drives will be maximum for which of the
following system.
A. pure static
B.pure friction head
C. high static head and low friction head
D. low static head and high friction head……….CONFIRMED WITH OTHER UNIVERSITY
SAMPLE PAPER

3. The floating ring of a shell and tube type cooler utilizes a packingring to
A. prevent leakage past the floating end tube sheet
B. dissipate heat
C. baffle cooling water so it can be directed on a multiple pass
D. modified to a mixer type cooler

4. A passenger ship must have redundancy of steering operation upon single failure to
the order of.
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 100% check
D. none of the above

5. we know that iso 8217:2010 standards are used to order marine fuels on merchant
vessel. U have
ordered the marine distillate fuel as per marine standards and upon fuel oil testing it
was found to
confirm with the standards. However chief engineer just told u that u cannot use it in
your engine room
because the fuel is not meeting certain safety requirements mentioned on the SOLAS.
Which grade of
fuel do u think it would be?
A. DMA
B.DMB(for marpol)
C.DMX
D.DMZ

7. pump efficiency is directly proportional to

A. pump losses
B. npsh(a)
C.dynamic head
D. all of the above

8. gagging of boiler safety valve is done during

a.normal working
b.pressure testing of safety valve
c. leak of safety valve
d. all of the above
10. Bilge injection valve is
a. bilge pump suction valve
b. main sea water pump suction from Engine room
c. sludge pump suction valve
d. none of the above

11. Pipes of cross section from 1/8 inch to 12 inch (30cm) is sized by
a. wall thickness
b. nominal inside dia
c. outside dia
d. threaded dia

12. UMS is allowed in

a. bad weather
b. cargo operation
c. bunkering
d.none of the above

14. surging of turbocharger of A.E may be due to of A.E may be due to

a. fuel system fault
b. scavenge manifold fire…………..THIS IS NOT BECAUSE AUXILIARY ENGINE
c. exhaust manifold fire
d. all the above

15. hot work permit is required for work in

a. engine room
b. workshop
c. enclosed space
d. all of the above

16. prior man entry in LNG tank first action- gas freeing has to be done
a. purging
b. aerating
c. inerting
d. warming

17. gate valve should never be throttled to prevent

a. excess pressure drop
b. air ingress
c. wire drawing
d. all of the above

18. TLV timing.

a. 8 hrs a day 40 hrs a week

19. limit of tankers to use only one standard steering gear without 100% redundancy.
a. 10k gt
b. 100k dwt
c. 100k gt
d. 10 k dwt

20. variable speed drivers for capacitive control can be with

a. centrifugal pump
b. scew pump
c. reciprocating pump
d. all of the above

21. alkaline hardness salts in boiler are __________ , _________ and _________ of
________ and
________
a. hydroxide, carbonate and bicarbonate of calcium and magnesium
b. chloride, phosphate and carbonate of calcium and magnesium
c. sulphate, phosphate and carbonate of calcium and magnesium
d. none of the above.

22. main engine L.O sump

a. never integrated to engine foundation
b. sloped bottom
c. with non ferrous no corrosive metal
d. with drain above or at normal level

23. oil separator in refrigeration is between

24. record of testing of fire fighting equipment in MODU must include

a. name and details of the person conducting
b. weight of charge
c. recommendation for next
d. all of the above

25. 380 cst to 700 cst ( it was a very long question)

a. change over if the manual approves
b. for main engine it can be done but for A.E it cannot be done
c. storing handling and purification may not be possible
d. iso 8217:2010 not recommends

26. pump is not installed on main drainage or evacuation system.

a. reciprocating p/p
b. centrifugal p/p
c. HP radial vane p/p
d. educator p/p

27.y crank case sweating takes place?...................USCG MOTOR Q 1923

a.oil carry over
b.expansion v/v stuck open
c.air in system
d.moisture in system

28.how wrought iron make from pig iron?

a.puddling
b.blast furnace
c.basamer furnace
d.

28.lowest flash point grade of

a.Dmx- correct

30.swell & shrinkage how we control?

a.feed flow
b.water flow
c.steam flow
d.water level
e.none

31.c/e order 1000 MT 180cst engine running,now 380 cst bunker comes .can we use?
a.we can use it
b.mix it with marine diesel oil
c.note of protest to company
d.

32.plane carbon steel having 0.83% carbon

a.austenite
b.hypo austenite
c.hyper austenite
d. ferrite

REFRENCE- http://www.substech.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=iron-
carbon_phase_diagram

33.where scale trap located in refrigeration system?

a.b/w compressor & condenser
b.b/w main v/v & solenoid v/v
c.at receiver

34.location of thermostatic expansion valve

a.Between king valve
b. b/w solenoid v/v & evaporator

35.when high suction pressure of ref. compressor

a.dirty dryer
b.dirty l.o separator
c.
d.

36.l.o purifier inlet temp.

a.80-85
b.85-90
c.70-75
d.60-65

37.what is the problem due to low suction pressure of compressor?

a.short cycling

38.reducing flame oxyacetylene welding

a.soften & ferrite.
More option don’t know?

39.where we charging the refrigerant in ref. system?

a.b/w receiver & solenoid v/v
b.b/w solenoid & TEv/v
c.b/w king v/v & receiver

40.wat we add in fuel oil for reducing its pour point-

A.detergent
b.despercent,……IF DEPRESSANTS…………PAGE 155 ARAHNA
c.excess pressure

41.both S/G motor is used wen?

a.4 nauical miles
b.12 Nm
c.wen having navigation circumstances
d.arrival & dep. From port

46.swash plate type variable delivery p/p motor?

a.constant speed
b.variable speed motor
c.for reversing direction of flow reverse motor direction
d.none

47.for proper functioning of ows don’t put__________in bilge holding tank.

a.air cooler washing descaling liquid
b.detergent solution
c.soot from E.G economizer
d. all of above

48.NPSH required definition

49.burner turn down ratio

a.throughput maximum to minimum

50.ship stability depend upon

a.duct keel
b.stability tank
c.
d.all of above

52.if solenoid v/v of meat fish & veg room all manualy shut & compressor run,wat is
the effect on
compressor?
a.h.p cut off
b.l.p cut off
c.refrigerant comes in liquid form
d.all of above

53.when h.p cut out takes place?

a.overcharging
b.condenser choked
c.

54.slider mechanism of steering gear.(rapson slide)

a.rudder stock
b.change linear motion to rotary motion
c.
d.all of above

55.acetylene cylinder
a.red colour left handed tight

57.boiler safety v/v outlet vent pipe is how much bigger then the size of safety v/v?
a.5% b.10% c.15% d.20%

58.vapour-absorbent cycle
a.LiBr

59.rudder locking arrangement?

a.chain
b.v/v hydraulic line
c.v/v b/w cylinder
d.none

60.main parameter to determine rudder torque?

a.Vessel size & rudder type
b.sea wave propeller size
c.dead weight tonnage
d.none

61-frequent testing of auxiliary boiler ANS- BI-ANNUAL FOR EIGHT YRS, AFTER THAT
ANNUAL (YEARLY
ONCE)
a.5 years
b.2.5 years
c.1 year
d.30 month per new boiler upto 8 year

63.inert gas system is applied with cow washing in ANS’’’20,000GT

a.all tankers
b.10000 grt
c.40000 grt
d.none

64.in solid bowl separator solid remove by

a.automatic desludge……………………………….NOT SURE
b.clean manually
c.
d.none

65.oil fired burner is in operation what chack to be done.

a.gauge glass blow down
b.manualy safety v/v lift
c.flame eye
d.pilot burner clean.

66.rotary vane S/G connect with rudder stock?

A,single key
b.double key
c.

68.(NPSH) req. of centrifugal p/p

a.N^2 B.N^3 C.N d.none

69.ecofriendly refrigerant for marine environment.

a.R 21 b.R 12 C.Amonia d.SO2

70.purifier oil outlet transducer work on the principle of.

a.oil dielectric constant is more then water
b.water dielectric constant is greater then oil
c.mixture of oil water dielectric constt is less compare to pure oil

73.if fuel oil is mix with lube oil we send sample in lab for testing.
a.ca,phosphorous,Zn
b.ca, mg, zn
c.ca, mg, p
d.none

74.viscosity increase if p/p speed constt then

a.H decrease ,efficiency decrease,power increase

REF---Viscous liquid tend to reduce capacity pump capacity, head and efficiency and to
increase pump break hourse power and increase pipe line friction. Consult
manufacturers for recommendation when pumping viscous liquids

75.flooding takes place

a.bilge injection v/v open
b.em’cy bilge suction v/v open

76.oil pairing disc function

a.remove oil from water
b.remove oil with pressure
c.remove water with pressure
d.to maintain interface

78.where we put thermostatic expansion valve

a.in suction
b.discharge
c.superheated
d.any of above

79.relation b/w NPSH & speed directly proportional to

a.n b.n^2 c.n^3 d.none

80.1 tone refer = 200 BTU/min

81.conradson carbon residue in fuel- AMT OF UNBURNT RESIDUES IN FUEL

a.fuel quality b.carbon residue

2) Used L.O presence in F.O

a) Ca , p , mg
b) Ca , p , mg , zn
c) Ca , p , zn
d) ...

3) Steel and aluminium welding

a) TIG
b) MIG
c) Explosion welding…………………pursy
d) …

4) Flash point mention in ISO 8217 2010

a) DMA
b) DMX
c) RMA
d) RMX

5) Which compressor flow changes with pressure

a) Reciprocating
b) Lobe
c) Centrifugal
d) Screw

6) How pour point is measured

a) By gravity
b) 60 cc or standard venture at specific temp
c) …
d) …
7) Hydraulic oil when hot thin, when cold thick as viscosity index
a) 20
b) 40
c) 60
d) 80
8) More than 1 crystalline structure
a) Isotropic
b) Isentropic
c) Allotrope
d) None of above

9) According to ISO 8217 2010 sample taken used L.O is mixed

should have
a) Zn>15 , p>15
b) Zn>15 , p<15
c) Zn<15 , p>15
d) Zn<15 , p<15

10) Low carbon steel

a) Cynaniding
b) Nitriding
c) Carbising
d) Induction hardening

11) Telemotor spring function

a) Fail safe
b) To bring Ram in midship postion
c) …
d) …

12) Reciprocating compressor knocking with rpm

a) …
b) …
c) …
d) All of the above

13) To reduce alkaline in boiler water

a) Phosphate
b) Hydroxide
c) Sulphate
d) …

14) Rudder bearing material

a) Brass
b) Copper
c) Steel
d) Graphite

15) Gravity disc material

a) Rubber
b) Stainless steel
c) …
d) …

17) Separate suction in emergency purpose used for

a) Cargo hold bilges
b) Engine room bilges
c) Pump room bilges
d) …
18) In time of emergency which valve operate automatically in
steering motor
a) Bypass v/v
b) Directional v/v
c) Relief v/v
d) …

19) Cargo oil pump is centrifugal type, why?

a) High discharge
b) High pr.
c) …
d) …

20) Max. density of F.O which cannot be used when=991 , DMA

21) If intercooler not working properly what will be the effect

a) In air line moisture more
b) In air line moisture less
c) Power consumption more
d) Unloader malfunction

22) During turning the ship , torque on the rudder while moving
forward is compared to moving stern will be
a) More
b) Less
c) Same
d) None of the above

23) Annealing
a) Softer
b) Smoother
c) Harder
d) Tougher

25) What to be needed for pump to pump out liquid

a) Clearance
b) Kinetic energy to pr. Energy
c) Power
d) …

26) Boiler should have how many safety v/v

a) Atleast 1 with dia 50mm
b) Atleast 2 with dia 50mm
c) Atleast 1 with dia 25mm
d) …

27) 100% capacity of steering

a) 50o port and 50o stbd
b) Stbd side within 28 sec
c) 35o from one side to 30o to otherside within 28 sec
d) None of the above

28) 50% capacity of steering

a) 15o stbd and 15o port within 60 sec
b) …
c) …
d) None of the above
29) The ______ limit set by CCAI set by ISO 8217:2010 for a fuel of a
RMG and RMK grade ______
a) Lower , 850
b) Upper , 870
c) Lower , 870+
d) Upper , 850

30) The fuel pumps used in modern intelligent engines:

a) Deliver to a common rail
b) Are hydraulically operated
c) Are valve operated
d) Either A or B

31) When steering power fails. Emergency Steering come into action
in how many seconds
a) 30 sec
b) 45 sec
c) …
d) …
32) Steering gear lower and upper bearing
a) Graphite
b) Steel
c) Copper
d) Brass

33) Vapour absorbent CYCLE material

a) Lithium bromide
b) Bromide
c) Lithium
d) Silicon

34) Helm angle rudder torque will vary

a) Increase
b) Decrease
c) Does not depend on helm angle
d) …

35) Air cooler deteriotion depends upon

a) Inlet and outlet temp. of air
b) Inlet and outlet temp of sea water
c) Sea water temp. decrease
d) None of the above
37) P-alkalinity
a) Bicarbonates and hydroxide
b) Bicarbonates
c) Hydroxide
d) None of the above

38) Main engine over speed checks

a) Crankcase
b) Fuel injection
c) Governor
d) All of the above

39) More than 230mm and above rudder stock dia condition
a) Main and auxillary both power operated………………….REGULATION
SAYS
b) Main power operated
c) Either main or auxillary
d) …

40) Drain at lowest point at the fire deck main line why?
a) To remove salt
b) Cold protection
c) …
d) None of the above

41) In double pr. Boiler primary drum pr. ________ secondary drum pr.
a) Less
b) Higher
c) Same
d) Twice

44) What is the function of relief v/v in steering motor

a) Relief excess L.O pr.
b) Prevent damage to cylinder
c) …
d) …

45) Thermocouple principle

a) Thomson effect
b) Joules effect
c) See back effect
d) All of the above

46) Oxy acetylene flame arrange according to temp.

Oxidising , neutral , reducing
a) 3500 , 3260 , 3038
b) 3500 , 3038 , 3266
c) 3038 , 2260 , 3500
d) None of the above
47) Under water welding effect, pr. Head of water and breaking of
water prevented by
a) Shield gas and cavity gas
b) DC welding , shield gas , water jet…………………..NOT SURE
c) Water jet , cavity gas , shield gas
d) None of the above

48) If you want to get waste discharge pipe what should be the
diameter
a) 100mm
b) 150mm
c) 200mm
d) 250mm
49) Rotatory vane steering gear material
a) Graphite
b) Brass
c) Steel
d) …

50) How is the purifier feed rate set=F.O back pr. v/v adjust

51) Moisture in refer system

a) Icing of TEV
b) Moisture refrigerant oil formation of acidic corrosion with copper
c) Sludge formation
d) None of the above …………………IF ALL OF THE ABOVE

52) Acetylene bottle safety

a) Bursting disc
b) Spring loaded nut
c) Fusible plug
d) None of the above

53) Oxy acetylene welding oxygen flame(MCQ)

a) Roaring sound
b) Smaller white inner cone
c) Smaller outer layer
d) …

54) Centrifugal pump radial thrust balance

a) Volute casing division
b) Thrust suppression roller bearing for support
c) Diverging of valves
d) None of the above

57) Wrought iron to pig iron related questions

Name of the process= puddling
Process done in which type of furnace= cupdla
Converter used= Bessemer

58) Pipe has larger outer diameter

a) ¾” outer diameter
b) ¾” inner diameter with strong wall thickness
c) ¾” extra wall thickness
d) All of the above

60) By which process structure of steel can be regained

a) Annealing………….IF MCQ THEN ADD B
b) Normalising
c) …
d) …
61) If engine stops immediately what actions to be taken
a) Auxiliary boiler shut
b) JCW preheating , auxiliary boiler starts
c) …
d) …
62) In purifier interface moving outwards
a) Density increases
b) Viscosity decreases
c) Temp. increases
d) None of the above

63) Rudder stock above diameter 230mm

a) Single pump
b) Double pump

65) Scale formation in boiler=Sodium phosphate

66) Safety valve purpose in steering gear

a) Breaking of rams and vanes
b) To relieve excessive pr.
c) …
d) All of the above

68) Double entry impeller of centrifugal pump

1. Increases axial thrust
2. Increases motor load
3. Reduces Load on pump bearings
4. Increases load on pump

69) What should be there in the bunker RMG fuel

a) Viscosity
b) Density
c) Flash point
d) CCAI

71) Full form of ALCAP

a) Alfa laval clarification and purification
b) Alfa laval clarifier and purifier
c) …
d) …
72) Which kind of rudder is used for best manouverablity
a) Semi spaded rudder
b) Spaded rudder
c) Fully spaded rudder
d) …

73) What compound is formed when austenite is cooled

a) Ferrite and pearlite……………..CONFIRMED FROM IRON/CARBON
DIAGRAM.
b) Cementite and iron carbide
c) …
d) …

74) Engine room ventilation fan pump is

a) Radial
b) Axial………….CONFIRMED FROM SITE
c) Tangential
d) …

75) Which additive added in L.O to prevent cold corrosion

a) Reserve alkaline
b) Dispersant
(c) anti oxidant
(d) detergen

77) Bilge pump which valve is used=SDNR

78) What is steam hammering and water hammering

79) 20 tonnes in refrigeration syetem….USCG question

80) Constant speed prime mover than which of the following cannot
be used as variable delivery pump
a) Radial piston type
b) Axial piston type
c) Gear type
d) None of the above

81) Moisture in refer system causes

a) HP
b) LP
c) Low temp
d) Expansion valve

82) What prevents back pr. In IG system

a) Deck seal
b) PV v/v
c) Air vent
d) None of the above

83) In which of the following condition the compressor do minimum

least work if the temp of
condenser will be
a) 31oC
b) 23oC
c) 27oC
d) 29oC
84) During COW IG system= run continuously

85) Insert one pipe into another by expansion of pipe of same

diameter=swagging

86) Sub zero cooling=brine

87) Windbox fire for auxiliary boiler how to extinguish

a) by fixed extinguishing provided by manufacturer
b) by closing fuel and air valves
c) by stopping boiler FD fan
d) all of the above

90) When emergency stop in purifier

a) Heavy vibration
b) Pipe bursted
c) Both a & b
d) None of the above

91) What is called when DC welding high temp fluctuates

a) Lack of penetration
b) Arc blow
c) …
d) …

92) Porosity in welding

a) Dirty electrode
b) High solidification
c) Moisture in environment
d) All of the above

94) Gate valve throttling

a) Wire drawing……………………..USCG
b) Air draw
c) Pr. Drop more
d) All of the above

95) Line shaft and stern tube coupled by=stern tube coupling

96) If in purifier fluid density increases then gravity disc should

change?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Never
d) Partially

97) Metals in liquid form

a) Mercury
b) Indium
c) …
d) …

98) If pump alignment is wrong

a) Bearing overheated and damage
b) Discharge pr. Increases
c) Discharge pr. Decreases
d) None of the above

99) What should be isolated when overhauling pump

a) Coupling
b) Elbow
c) Nipple
d) Bent

101) Viscosity increases in centrifugal pump

a) Head and efficiency increases , power decreases
b) Head and efficiency decreases , power increases
c) …
d) None of the above

102) Use of sleeve in pumps

a) Economical
b) Corrosion avoiding
c) …
d) …

103) Bicarbonate and hydroxide and carbonated is the _________ of

Mg and Ca _________ and
_________
a) Permanent hardness and on the boiling precipitation
b) Temporary hardness and boiling removal of hardness
c) Temporary hardness
d) None of the above