Тест по Engine department for all types of vessels (CES v6.0)

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1

A lifejacket is so constructed that a person can correctly do it within a period of:

Correct answer:

1 min.

Your Answer:

30 sec.
2

Normally ventilation fans in enclosed ro-ro spaces must be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board, why?

Correct answer:

An increased number of air changes may be required when vehicles are being loaded or unloaded, or where flammable gases or liquids are stowed in closed ro-ro spaces.

Your Answer:

It is easier for the crew, they don’t have to think about starting and stopping of fans.
3

Between a complete removal and a renewing of floor polish what can you do to maintain a PVC floor surface?

Your answer is correct:

By soft machine scrubbing with red pad and a renewing of polish only where there is heavy traffic (f. i. in the middle of corridors and not the whole floor).
4

A bulk carrier is loading to complete on summer draught of 10,00 m when in salt water; the vessel is loading in river water; The dock water allowance is 80 mm; The maximum draught when loading is completed is:

Correct answer:

10,08 metres.

Your Answer:

11,24 metres.
5

You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear this signal. It is repeated at two minute intervals. What does it indicate?

Correct answer:

That there is another vessel nearby, that she is underway, but stopped and making no way through the water.

Your Answer:

That there is another vessel nearby, but that she is at anchor.
6

In a smoke filled alleyway where will the cleanest air be found, and how should you proceed out?

Correct answer:

Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.

Your Answer:

Sit and wait for the rescue party.
7

The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12 H, connected in parallel. Calculate the equivalent L(S) of the two inductors:

Your answer is correct:

L(S) = 4 H.
8

What is the main vitamin found in flour and grain products?

Your answer is correct:

Vitamin B.
9

A coated tank holds 400 tons of sea water when filled. How many tons of liquid of liter weight 0,9300 will it hold when filled to 90 % capacity?

Correct answer:

326,6 Mt.

Your Answer:

343,2 Mt.
10

Are there any restrictions for transit of the Suez canal?

Correct answer:

The Suez Canal is a sea-level canal. There are beam and draft restrictions for very large vessels.

Your Answer:

There are restrictions because of canal locks.
11

According to the rules of GMDSS vessels are equipped with certain radio-communication devices depending on:

Correct answer:

The sea areas.

Your Answer:

Their tonnage.
12

With two alternators operating in parallel at 75 % load capacity, one trips without any warning. What is the first action that should be taken?

Correct answer:

Trip/stop all nonessential loads that are connected to the switchboard.

Your Answer:

Start and connect the emergency alternator.
13

When will a hatch cover cross-joint wedge need replacement?

Your answer is correct:

When the flat spring is missing.
14

What are we seeing here?

Correct answer:

A sailing vessel less than 20 metres in length, displaying the optional combined lantern in lieu of standard sailing lights, seen head on.

Your Answer:

A sailing vessel, seen from astern, where the edges of her sidelights are both visible.
15

What should you do if the temperature of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 65 % carried is raising 2 °C per 5 hours and the temperature is above 40 °C?

Your answer is correct:

To avoid uncontrolled decomposition the cargo should be discharged overboard.
16

Which is the “FORWARD BREAST LINE”, in the figure?

Your answer is correct:

The forward breast line is indicated by C, in the figure.
17

To make a “call-request” one should:

Correct answer:

Select the telex in on-line position.

Your Answer:

Select the ID of the NCS.
18

What is the meaning of the following symbol?

Correct answer:

Secure hatches.

Your Answer:

Open hatches.
19

What is the purpose of the LD (low duty) compressors on an LNG carrier?

Correct answer:

To handle the LNG boil-off vapour for fuelling the boiler.

Your Answer:

To discharging the LNG cargo at a slow rate.
20

According to the industry guidelines in the ISGOTT Guide and assuming terminal regulations do not require otherwise, what action should be taken to drain accumulated water from the deck during cargo handling operations in rainy conditions?

Correct answer:

The accumulated water is to be drained periodically and the scupper plugs to be immediately closed once the water has been run off. Water containing oily residues is to be transferred to a slop tank or other suitable receptacle.

Your Answer:

The scupper plugs are to be kept closed and sealed; any volume of water that is not contained should be allowed to flood over the fishplate.
21

In the type of fluorescent lamp system shown in the illustration, the role of the starter is to perform which of the following?

Correct answer:

To pass current through the lamp heaters and then interrupt the inductive striking current.

Your Answer:

To change the ballast to a high inductive current and then divert this current through the lamp.
22

What is the fog signal for a vessel which is engaged in towing?

Correct answer:

One long blast followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.

Your Answer:

Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast at intervals of not more than 1 minute.
23

What could be the possible cause of an engine knocking?

Your answer is correct:

Any of the below.
24

Which of the following items shall be included in an “abandon ship”-drill?

Correct answer:

Checking that passengers and crew are suitably dressed and lifejackets correctly donned.

Your Answer:

Checking that all crew and passenger are present.
25

Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise any potential polluting operation?

Your answer is correct:

To avoid pollution.
26

This circuit consists of a voltage source V, a change-over switch S, a resistor R and a capacitor C. The voltage/time figures 1 to 4 show changes in the voltage V (C) when the switch S is suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2 at time t = 0. Only one of the diagrams is correct. Which?

Your answer is correct:

Figure 1.
27

Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?

Your answer is correct:

Transistor.
28

You are the Officer in Charge during the loading of a tanker at a terminal in the Persian Gulf. The deck watchman reports “There is a lot of oil on the water to starboard”. What should be your FIRST action?

Correct answer:

Tell the jettyman to stop loading immediately.

Your Answer:

Call the Master.
29

What is the status and function of a Panama canal pilot?

Correct answer:

He shall have control of the navigation and movement of the vessel.

Your Answer:

He will take over all the responsibilities of the master on embarkation.
30

Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what immediate action should be taken?

Your answer is correct:

Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.
31

Indicate the correct name for the tool:

Your answer is correct:

Water pump pliers.
32

The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12 H, in series. Calculate the equivalent total inductance L(S).

Correct answer:

L(S) = 18 H.

Your Answer:

L(S) = 4 H.
33

What is the purpose of the “Mud Box” on a tanker?

Correct answer:

It is at the end of the pipeline in the tank and restricts any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.

Your Answer:

It is the waste collection box in the store rooms.
34

Feed check valves for main and auxilliary purposes are normally of the double shut off type, as shown in the diagram. What is the main function of the non-return valve?

Your answer is correct:

To prevent the steam and water in the boiler from discharging out by the feed line, if a feed line fracture or a joint in the line blows.
35

According to 33 CFR 156, oil tankers trading in US waters are required to test and document the testing of cargo transfer hoses and transfer pipe system. What is the minimum requirement when testing these components?

Your answer is correct:

That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
36

Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulation? The enclosures shall be provided with:

Correct answer:

Windows on both sides which can be closed watertight and opened for ventilation.

Your Answer:

Access hatches which can be closed watertight.
37

Who shall carry out the detailed preliminary supervision of maritime service of seafarers before the commencement of service?

Correct answer:

The employer/master.

Your Answer:

The seafarer’s home labour authorities.
38

At what calendar interval is a “Special Survey” required?

Your answer is correct:

Bleach.
39

You are in open water and clear conditions. You are approaching the pilot station when you hear this signal from a vessel ahead of you. What does it signify?

Correct answer:

That the vessel is operating astern propulsion.

Your Answer:

That the vessel is starting his engine and resuming his passage.
40

When you are taking an “ullage” on a cargo tank on an oil tanker, what are you actually doing?

Correct answer:

Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the ullage reference point.

Your Answer:

Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the ullage reference point.
41

Which is the “Fairlead”, in the figure?

Your answer is correct:

The Fairlead is indicated by C, in the figure.
42

Enthalpy is an expression of how much energy is tied up in one kilo of a substance. A substance’s total energy consists of:

Correct answer:

External and internal energy.

Your Answer:

Internal energy.
43

The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?

Correct answer:

The use of the ship’s line throwing apparatus.

Your Answer:

The use of escape routes and other escape methodes.
44

One water fog applicator is required for each pair of breathing apparatus on board which type of ship?

Correct answer:

Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers.

Your Answer:

Chemical tankers.
45

Diodes are widely used in rectification, or the conversion of alternating current to direct current. The sinusoidal input voltage V (in) is applied to the circuit shown. Which of the output voltages is correct?

Correct answer:

Figure 1.

Your Answer:

Figure 3.
46

What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night?

Correct answer:

Inform the bridge of any new lights when they appear over the horizon or any other items observed which may affect the ship.

Your Answer:

Inform bridge of changing weather patterns.
47

Which international regulations govern the disposal of waste material, including galley waste, from ships?

Correct answer:

Annex V, MARPOL 73/78.

Your Answer:

Section III, ISPS Code.
48

What is the correct name of the tool shown in the sketch?

Your answer is correct:

Flat file.
49

What is a good practice when lineblowing/pigging from shore?

Your answer is correct:

There must always be one man on the ship’s manifold, operating the manifold valve in order to avoid to much pressure raise in the tank.
50

A vessel’s forward draught reading is 8,50 m a correction factor of 0,0242 m; draught marks are painted abaft the forward perpendicular. What is the corrected forward draught if the vessel is trimmed by the stern?

Your answer is correct:

8,4758 m.
51

Which one of the listed requirements regarding fire protected lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? Water spray systems shall:

Correct answer:

Have separate draining pumps of sufficient capacity.

Your Answer:

Be arranged for flushing with fresh water and allowing complete draining.
52

The battery of an EPIRB should be changed:

Your answer is correct:

Every 4 years.
53

If a seaman has to walk across a stow of cartons containing perishable foodstuffs what should he do to minimise the risk of damage to the contents? Select the most appropriate option from those given.

Correct answer:

He should step on the comers of the cartons.

Your Answer:

All parts of the carton are of equal strength and therefore it doesn’t matter which part he steps on.
54

Part of the outer surface of a refrigeration compressor crankcase and the refrigerant return line near the compressor ice up heavily during normal operation. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this problem?

Correct answer:

The superheat control setting for the thermostatic expansion valve is set too low.

Your Answer:

The filter drier unit in the liquid line is partly blocked.
55

What will you do if the heat transfer capacity is dropping, and we know that flow and heat energy corresponds to the specifications?

Your answer is correct:

Use the “cleaning in place” arrangement to open the heat exchanger for visual inspection and manual cleaning.
56

How many lifebuoys can you expect to find on board a cargo ship of 190 metres in length (including those of the quick-release system)?

Correct answer:

At least 12 distributed on both sides of the ship.

Your Answer:

At least 10 distributed on both sides of the ship.
57

Searchlights must be provided for night navigation in the Suez Canal. Which of the listed requirements are correct?

Correct answer:

Vessels with bulbous bow, LPG and LNG vessels must provide their own projector.

Your Answer:

All vessels must provide their own projector.
58

Which is the preferred method for starting an air conditioning refrigeration compressor which has been shut down for a period of time?

Correct answer:

Start with suction valve throttled in to minimise risk of drawing liquid refrigerant into the compressor.

Your Answer:

Start and stop repeatedly until suction pressure and oil pressure are normal.
59

Can a British Consular official detain a vessel whilst in a foreign port?

Correct answer:

Yes – any consular official can detain a vessel.

Your Answer:

Only the most senior consular official can detain a vessel.
60

A section of seawater pipe has been removed for maintenance. When refitting the pipe after completing the work the bolt holes in the flanges are found to be misaligned. What procedure should be followed to finish the work?

Your answer is correct:

Adjacent pipework should be slackened off to allow the pipe to be aligned. Any incorrectly positioned brackets should be adjusted after the pipe is refitted.
61

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

Your answer is correct:

Start water-spray.
62

1 GHz is equivalent to:

Correct answer:

1 000 000 000 Hz.

Your Answer:

100 000 Hz.
63

Is the master under obligation to do a maritime inquiry if a crewmember suffered a considerably injury onboard and died after a week on a hospital ashore?

Correct answer:

Yes, even if he/she did not die while onboard.

Your Answer:

Yes, because of the fatal consequence.
64

What is the most likely reason for vibration and noise at the suction side of a centrifugal pump when it is running?

Your answer is correct:

Collapsing vapour bubbles due to cavitation.
65

On a Container vessel, what determines how containers should be lashed?

Correct answer:

The cargo securing manual.

Your Answer:

Advice from shore planners.
66

During crude oil washing of No: 1C tank the duty deck officer reports that the oxygen reading in the tank is 9 %. What should you do?

Correct answer:

Stop the washing process and not resume until the oxygen content in the tank below 8 %.

Your Answer:

Carry on and ask the engineers to check the inert gas system.
67

You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would you find a description of the ship’s cargo handling equipment, details on the ship’s cargo unloading procedures and tank stripping and details on procedures relating to the cleaning of cargo tanks, the discharge of residues, ballasting and deballasting?

Correct answer:

The Annex II Procedures and Arrangements Manual.

Your Answer:

The applicable equipment manufacturer’s maintenance and operation manuals.
68

The abbreviation “NPSH” is often seen in connection with the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers. What does this abbreviation stand for?

Correct answer:

Net Pressure Suction Head.

Your Answer:

Natural Pumping Standard Height.
69

Sea area A4 is in maritime radio traffic sea area:

Correct answer:

Outside the sea areas A1, A2 and A3.

Your Answer:

Upto 12 miles of land.
70

Why are all RoRo passengers ships divided into vertical “zones”?

Correct answer:

Vertical zones are fire zones which can be divided from each other with fire doors. In case of fire, all fire doors in front and aft of the fire will be closed to prevent spreading of smoke/fire.

Your Answer:

Vertical zones are separated with fire doors which will be closed automatically when the fire alarm start.
71

If oil out of the bowl casing drain of a solids ejecting separator what is the most likely problem?

Your answer is correct:

Insufficient amount of bowl closing water.
72

Reduced capacity accompanied by vibration and noise at the suction of a centrifugal pump results from the action of vapor pockets in the fluid being pumped caused by:

Your answer is correct:

Cavitation.
73

What are the compressors fitted as part of the cargo system onboard LNG carriers normally used for?

Correct answer:

Removing boil-off gas.

Your Answer:

Inerting and gas freeing the cargo tanks.
74

What is the minimum capacity of a ventilation system protecting cargo spaces, other than special category spaces, intended for carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their thanks for their own propulsion in a ship carrying no more than 36 passengers or in a cargo ship?

Correct answer:

6 air changes per hour.

Your Answer:

12 air changes per hour.
75

What is the purpose of the unscheduled inspectors on board ships?

Correct answer:

To determine whether the ship is seaworthy.

Your Answer:

To issue a certificate of seaworthiness.
76

If oil flows out of the bowl casing drain of a solids ejecting separator what is the most likely problem?

Correct answer:

Insufficient amount of bowl closing water.

Your Answer:

The flow rate is too high.
77

Which of the given options characterizes a 2-stroke diesel engine?

Correct answer:

A 2-stroke engine completes a full cycle every revolution.

Your Answer:

A 2-stroke engine always has 2 or more turbochargers.
78

Is it necessary to construct a passage plan (or voyage plan), for transiting a canal or river, when under pilot?

Correct answer:

A passage plan is always required, irrespective of the length of the voyage, or if the ship is under pilot.

Your Answer:

A passage plan is required only when there is no pilot on board.
79

When will a ro-ro vessel pitch heavily?

Your answer is correct:

When wave lengths are equal to the ship’s length.
80

What symptom would you think shows that the freon filter drier has become blocked?

Your answer is correct:

A large temperature drop across the drier.
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