M.E.

P ONLINE QUESTIONS

1.
Which of the following v/v cannot be overhauled in place without
removing valve from the piping?
a)

Ball valve

b)

Diaphragm valve

c)

Globe valve

d)

Butterfly valve

2.

Copper tubing is used in refrigerant system because (single answer)

a)

It has less internal resistance

b)

It is cheaper compared to other materials

c)

It is easier to check leaks in copper based system

d)

None of the above

3.
When pressure inside a system falls below that of the vapour pressure of
the liquid, cavities are formed. Cavities travelling to high pressure region
collapses releasing considerable energy to damage the metal surface which is
known as (single answer)
a)

Cavitation

b)

Erosion

c)

Impingment corrosion

d)

Cavitation erosion

4.
Pump start out motor gets overloaded or trip on overload (multiple
answer)
a)

Alignment is wrong

b)

Gland packing too tight

c)

Worn out/damaged ball bearing

d)

Cavitations exists

e)

All of the above

.
5.
Why should only approved toilet cleaning chemicals be used in biological
sewage treatment plant (single answer)
a)

Unapproved chemicals can lead to corrosion in the system

b)
Unapproved chemicals can lead to toxic conditions in the system leading
to destruction of protective coatings
c)
Unapproved chemicals can kill aerobic bacteria making the plant
ineffective
d)
Gases produced by use of unapproved chemicals can pose threat to the
operators

6.
After overhauling reciprocal pump the motor connections were wrongly
given. Determine outcome when pump is started (single answer)
a)

The direction of flow will remain unaffected

b)

The direction of flow will be reversed

c)
The pump will get damaged because the suction valve will block the
reverse flow causing overpressure leading to pump breakdown
d)

The pump will lose suction and there will be no flow

7.
Pump driven type clutch attached to vacuum pump are commonly used
for priming of ballast pump and emergency fire pump. What is the factor which
clutches the vacuum pump to the pump during starting of the pump? (single
answer)
a)

Low suction pressure acting against the spring loaded clutching piston

b)

High suction pressure acting against the spring loaded clutching piston

c)

Low discharge pressure acting against the spring loaded clutching piston

d)

High discharge pressure acting against the spring loaded clutching piston

8.
The ballast valve of the forepeak tank is located in the duct keel and
cannot be opened or shut by remote operation. The valves of other tanks can
be operated without any trouble which of the following will be the best
practice? (single answer)
a)
Valve should be checked locally for trouble shooting without which it is
difficult to find the exact problem
b)

The actuator must be defective and should be replaced with a new one

c)

The control circuit is defective and PCB should be replaced

d)

Shore assistance will be required in such cases

9.
You are responsible for daily transfers of engine room bilges. You follow
the sequences aft fwd (p)-fwd(s) bilge well and you have never experienced a
problem but 5/e started the transfer and first transferred forward (s) bilge well
without any problem and you join him later and you find that bilge pump is not
taking suction from forward (p) and aft bilge well and then you have checked
everything is normal. What is the cause? (single answer)
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

10.

The centrifugal pump are normally (single answer)

a)

Positive displacement type

b)

Rotodynamic

c)

Screw type

d)

Gear type

11. Sludge pump suction pressure is going full vacuum when u start the
pump
taking water of double bottom tank suction you have checked the suction filter
and found in clean condition. Taking suction from fuel oil sludge tank does not
happen. Causes of the problem (single answer)
a)

Pump is not working efficiently and required overhauling

b)

F.O. sludge tank suction valve is leaking

c)

W.O. Tank D.B. Tank suction pipeline has a blockage

d)

Cannot say what is the problem but definitely the pump needs to

be opened up for overhaul

12. The difference between the discharges of a centrifugal pump and

reciprocating pump the discharge of centrifugal pump is ----------while that if
reciprocating is --------- (single answer)
a)

turbulent, laminar

b)

intermittent, continuous

c)

continuous, pulsating

d)

pulsating, continuous

13.

Which of the following is a true statement? (single answer)

a)

Aluminum will be subject to preferential corrosion when in electrical

continuity with stainless steel in presence of an electrolyte

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 stainless steel in presence of an electrolyte
d)
Aluminum will be subject to preferential corrosion when in electrical
continuity with zinc in presence of an electrolyte

14. Ballast pump injection filter was cleaned and the pump was lined up it
was found that there was some leakage in the suction filter suction. The pump
started and the leakage started. During de ballasting it was found that the
pump could not take suction from one of the double bottoms. The cause could
be (single answer)
a)

Pump was drawing air from

b)

Pump was drawing air from suction filter

c)

One of the pipelines on the suction side of the pump might be leaking

d)

The filter was not cleaned properly

15.

When one of the M/E F.O. heater is not in use then (single answer)

a)

The F.O. inlet and outlet valve should be kept shut, but steam heating

valves should be kept crack open so as to keep the heater warm

b)

F.O. inlet and outlet valve should be kept shut and heating valves also

should be completely shut and should be drained of any remaining F.O.

c)

F.O. inlet and outlet valve should be kept crack open so that the F.O.

recirculation through the heater can take place

d)
F.O. inlet and outlet valve should be kept shut while outlet valve should
be left open so that heater can be put into use as fast as possible in case
required

16.

Corrosion of mild steel can be effectively prevented by (multiple answer)

a)

Cathodic protection

b)

Protective coatings

c)

Addition of suitable alloying elements

d)

All of the above

17. You have to dismantle a F.O. heater for cleaning. You have closed both
inlet and outlet valves of the heater, both for F.O. and steam side. What will
you do before you start opening the heater? (single answer)
a)
There is nothing more to be done, if you know the valves are holding you
can straight away start opening the heater without wasting time
b)
Drain the heater till pressure gauge reads zero and then start opening
the heater
c)
Drain the heater till F.O. stops coming out of the drain and then start
opening the heater
d)
First open the vent valve and allow the heater to depressurize and then
open the drain valve to drain the contents of the heater

18.
Sequence of metal in the increasing order of nobelity in galvanic series
(single answer)
a)

Stainless steel, mild steel, copper, zinc

b)

Copper, stainless steel, mild steel, zinc

c)

Zinc, mild steel, stainless steel, copper

d)

Zinc, copper, stainless steel, mild steel

19. During flooding of dry dock following items must be verified (single
answer)
a)

All sea valves are operational

b)

All overboard discharge valves are operational

c)

Stern tube seal are operational

d)

All of the above

20. When M/E is running in emergency condition which of the alarms can't
be bypassed
a)

L.O. low pressure

b)

Jacket water high temp

c)

Piston cooling water high temp

d)

All of the above

21. Which of the following can be done to reduce the cold corrosion of main
engine cylinder liners using high sulphur fuel oil (multiple answer)
a)

Increasing cylinder oil feed rate

b)

Using high TBN cylinder oil

c)

Increasing scavenge air temperature

d)

Decreasing cylinder oil feed rate

22.

Vessel is at dry dock, who issue hot work permit?

a)

C/E

b)

2/E

c)

Shipyard engineer

d)

Ship superintendent

23. Which of the following is not a method of applying metal coating on

steel surfaces for corrosion protection? (single answer)

a)

Hot dipping

b)

Metal spraying

c)

Electro plating

d)

Explosion bonding

24.

Air compressor air cooler type?

a)

Spring type

b)

Floating type

c)

Fixed tube

d)

U- tube

.
25.

Cladding is the process used for

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

26. If 3 centrifugal pumps are running in parallel and the backpressure is

substantially increased, what effect will be observed on the pumps in use?
a)

Flow rate will reduce

b)

Increase in the pump casing temperature

c)
Safety alarms and trips (high casing temperature) will activate, if no
corrective action taken
d)

All of the above

27. 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
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 aluminum in presence of an electrolyte

28.

The steels with a carbon percentage close to 0.8% have

a)

Poor strength but good weldability

b)

High strength but poor weldability

c)

Poor strength and poor weldability

d)

High strength and good weldability

29. The lower half of main bearing of a very large diesel engine can be
removed by
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
rope or similar tackle provided
d)
By using a special tool in the oil hole and turning the shaft to turn out
the lower half

30.

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

31.

The gland packing on centrifugal pump shaft should (single answer)

a)

Not allow any leakage under positive suction pressure

b)
Should only allow drop by drop continuous leakage under positive
suction pressure
c)
Should only allow drop by drop continual leakage under positive suction
pressure
d)
Should allow considerable leakage as gland packings are meant to allow
considerable leakage

32. Which of the following cannot be used as sacrificial anode for the
protection of mild steel structure against corrosion
a)

Cadmium

b)

Magnesium

c)

Copper

d)

Aluminum

e)
33.

Excessive lubrication in compressors can lead to (multiple)

a)

Sticking of valves

b)

Carryover and deposit of oil particles in pipelines and reservoirs

c)

Decompression

d)

Detonation

34. Corrosion protection of steel surfaces by zinc coating can be carried out
only at temperatures below 65 deg. C. For higher temperatures (single answer)
a)
Zinc reacts very fast and thus can only provide protection for a limited
time
b)
Zinc reacts with steel and protective layer vanishes due to chemical
reaction
c)

Steel may corrode preferentially to the zinc

d)

Dezincification occurs leading to removal of zinc coating

35.

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

36. The type of corrosion normally occurring in cooling fresh water systems
of marine diesel engines is
a)

Stress corrosion

b)

Hot corrosion

c)

Bimetallic corrosion

d)

Selective phase corrosion

37. The most important control measure to prevent boiler tube failure is
(single answer)
a)

Use of proper refractory material

b)

Proper maintenance of fuel burning equipment

c)

Proper maintenance of boiler water condition

d)

All of the above

38. It is given that engine room bilge pump has suction manifold on which 3
valves are located. One valve for the 3 engine room bilge wells suction,
another one for bilge tank suction and the third one is for sea water suction. It
is found that the bilge pump is unable to take suction from any of the bilge
wells, but is able to take suction efficiently from bilge tank. What is the most
probable cause?
a)

Pump suction filter cover gasket leaking

b)

Suction filter cover gasket of one of the bilge wells is leaking

c)
Bilge well suction pipeline leaking between individual bilge well valves
and suction manifold valve
d)

Bilge pump suction pipeline leaking between the manifold and the pump

39. Most steam traps respond well to cleaning. But when a thermodynamic
trap fails to operate after cleaning, the next course of action should be (single
answer)
a)

Throttle the steam outlet valve

b)

Renew the trap

c)

Lap the disc and the seat of the trap

d)

Throttle the steam inlet valve

40. When centrifugal pump is changed over for pumping a liquid of higher
specific gravity which of the following is going to change? (single answer)
a)

Discharge pressure

b)

Discharge head

c)

Power consumption

d)

Pump speed

41.

Auxiliary engine connecting rod bottom end bolts should be tightened

a)

Only as per the prescribed torque using a torque wrench

b)
As per prescribed torque as well as angular measurements as
recommended by the manufacturer
c)
By following previous match marks on bolt heads and connecting rod
body
d)
As per prescribed torque and another 10% increase during every
subsequent tightening

42. Why are large centrifugal pumps started with their discharge valves
closed?
a)

To ensure proper priming

b)

To limit sudden rise in discharge rate

c)

To limit motor starting current

d)

To minimize starting torque on motor shaft

43. Which of the following statements are true as far as painting of steel
hull/structure is concerned? (multiple choice)
a)

Painting can be done under any weather condition

b)

Painting can only be done after proper surface preparation is carried out

c)

Painting should only be done on top of appropriate primer coating

d)
Several coats of paint can be applied one after the other without any
time gap

44. Which of the following can lead to sudden stopping of a diesel engine?
(multiple answer)
a)

Air in fuel supply line

b)

Water in fuel supply line

c)

Obstruction in air filter

d)

Water in the air filter

45.

A multistage centrifugal pump is normally used

a)

High head

b)

High discharge flow

c)

High viscous fluids

d)

Low viscous fluid

46. In a three phase electrical equipment, the immediate action in the event of
a fuse blowing in one of the phases, would be (single answer)
a)

To replace with a fuse of correct rating

b)

To replace fuses on all three phases

c)

To try to repair the fuse

d)

To investigate the fault that led to the blowing of the fuse

47. A drain cooler is provided with S.W. cooling. What is the best way to
increase the temperature of condensate draining to the hot well? (single
answer)
a)

Throttle the S.W. inlet valve

b)

Throttle the S.W. outlet valve

c)

Open the condensate bypass to the cooler

d)

Close the condensate bypass to the cooler

48. 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? (single answer)
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

49. 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)

Liner wear

d)

Crack detection tests on connecting rod serrations

50.

A reciprocating pump is used for engine room bilge service because

a)

Reciprocating pumps are designed for smoother discharge

b)
Only small capacity pumping capacity is required, while other pumps are
of higher capacity
c)
It doesnt churn and mix the bilge water unlike other types of rotary and
rotodynamic pumps
d)
Shipbuilding industry is still going on old concept, future ships will have
centrifugal pumps installed

51.

Increasing the rotational speed of a cargo pump the pump flow rate will

a)

Increase in direct proportion to the increase in speed

b)

Decrease in direct proportion to the increase in speed

c)

Flow rate doesnt depend upon speed

d)

Flow

52. While re-floating the vessel after dry dock, which of the following checks
should be carried out? (multi choice)
a)

Sounding of all double bottom tanks

b)

Checking leakages in the stern tube header tanks

c)

Checking leakages at ship side valves

d)

Checking levels of stern tube header tanks

53. The machinery which is usually tested first once the ship reaches a dry
dock is
a)

Engine room crane

b)

Engine room lift

c)

Gantry crane for engine room

d)

All of the above

54. The size of solid particle contaminants in hydraulic systems is measured

in (single answer)
a)

Millimeter cubed

b)

Nano millimeter

c)

Microns

d)

Micro millimetre

55.

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

56.

Fire side in boilers gets commonly corroded due to

a)

Galvanic action

b)

Formation of vanadium pentoxide and sulphuric acid

c)

Stress corrosion

d)

Crevice corrosion

57. Which of the following statements is false about hydraulic

jacks/tensioning tools? (single answer)
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)
nut

The piston of the jack need not be turned back during tightening of the

d)

The hydraulic pressure need not be relieved during removal of the jack

58. In a shell and tube 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 normal sea load it is observed that the temperature control valve
opening to the cooler is increasing day by day until it becomes 100% open to

the cooler. The L.O. outlet temperature _______________ after the above
condition has reached
a)

Starts decreasing immediately

b)

Starts increasing immediately

c)

Will be maintained at the set point of the temperature controller

d)

Cannot be maintained at the set point and will increase slowly

59.

Which of the following is not a rotary motion valve?

a)

Gate valve

b)

Butterfly valve

c)

Ball valve

d)

Plug valve

60. Which of the following can lead to short cycling or frequent cutting in
and cutting out of a fridge compressor? (single answer)
a)

Dirty condenser

b)

Air entrapped in refrigerant

c)

High cooling water temperature

d)

Grossly insufficient charge

61. 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 is wrong with purifier?
a)

The purifier design is faulty

b)

The purifier bowl has a heavy sludge deposit and requires cleaning

c)

The purifier bowl is not balanced properly

d)
During shutting down most of the purifiers pass through the critical
speed zone

62.

Hot corrosion in exhaust valves and fire side of boiler mainly when

a)

Fuels containing vanadium content with high sodium content are used

b)

Fuels containing vanadium content with low sodium content are used

c)

Fuels containing high vanadium and high sulphur content are used

d)
Fuels containing high sulphur content is used and the exhaust
temperatures are uncontrolled and exceed 600 deg. C

63. 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

64. 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? (single answer)
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
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

65. 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

66. Metal cladding provides protection to the metal essentially for the life of
ship because
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
d)

The adherence of coating is best in case of metal cladding

67. Which of the following can cause exhaust with black smoke in a diesel
engine? (multi choice)
a)

Choked air filter of turbocharger

b)

Water mixed with fuel

c)

Bad atomization of fuel

d)

Overload

68.

Net positive suction head is the

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 vapour pressure of liquid

69.

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

70. The automatic/manual recirculation valve provided on the S.W.

overboard line is provided so that
a)
S.W. temperature can be regulated and coolers can maintain correct
temperatures even with low S.W. temperatures
b)
S.W. temperature can be regulated and coolers can maintain correct
temperatures even with high S.W. temperatures
c)

S.W. can be re-circulated when outside water is extremely muddy

d)
S.W. can be re-circulated to conserve when sea chest suction filters
become very dirty

71. Before putting into operation a coalescer type oily water separator, it is
important to
a)

Fill it up with purge water

b)

Drain it completely

c)

Switch off the heater

d)

Keep the three way valve manually open

72. For the S.W. side of a M/E L.O. cooler it is noticed that rise in S.W.
temperature through the cooler has decreased from 12 deg. C to 7 deg. C over
a period of time, while the drop in temperature of L.O. across the cooler has
also decreased. All other coolers have been reported to be working normal &
M/E is also running at a constant load in calm weather. What is the inference
drawn by decrease in the temperature difference?
a)

The cooling S.W. inlet temperature has reduced

b)

The efficiency of the cooler has increased over a period of time

c)

The cooler has become dirty on the S.W. side or L.O. side

d)

S.W. side of the cooler may be partially blocked with mud and sea shells

73. Centrifugal pumps cannot handle air and require priming. But you are
aware that centrifugal which on the same principal can handle air very well.
Which two properties of air are responsible because of which the centrifugal
pumps cannot handle air
a)

Fluidity only

b)

Density only

c)

Both fluidity and density

d)

Compressibility

74.

Which of the following can lead to premature failure of roller bearings?

a)

Misalignment

b)

Contamination

c)

Shrinkage

d)

Over greasing

75. Surface preparation of steel surfaces, prior carrying out painting is

important because (choose the best alternative)
a)
Any rust and contaminant inclusions may cause local paint film
breakdown
b)
out

Too much paint will be consumed if surface preparation is not carried

c)
out

Surface will be very rough if proper surface preparation is not carried

d)
Surface preparation deposits a chemical onto steel surface which reacts
with paint film and causes strong bonding

76. 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

77. The flow rate through a F.O. transfer pump will not be affected by which
of the following factors?
a)

Low F.O. temperature

b)

Low sounding in F.O. tank

c)

Internal leakage within the pump

d)

Leaking discharge valve

78. The suction pressure gauge of the engine room bilge pump is broken and
you dont have a spare. Chief engineer has asked you to troubleshoot the
problem with bilge pump not taking suction from fwd. (p) bilge well. You try
taking suction from fwd. (s) & aft bilge well and find that pump is taking good
suction. Thereafter you try suction from fwd. (p) bilge well for sometime after
priming with sea water but there is no change in level. You inspect the suction
filter of the pump and find that it is very difficult to remove the same, you had
to apply too much of force to lift the filter cover while normally it comes out
easily. What does it indicate?
a)
It does not indicate anything; sometimes the filter covers are difficult to
remove
b)

It indicates that the suction valve of the fwd. Bilge pump is leaking

c)
It indicates that the suction filter of the fwd. (p) bilge well is clogged
completely
d)

Pump suction filter might be clogged

79. Chromium is a nobler metal when compared to that of steel. In some

marine applications chromium is electroplated to the steel surfaces. Why?
a)
Chromium is a more noble metal so it will not get corroded and thus
steel surfaces will remain protected

b)
Chromium plating provides corrosion protection as well as high
glossiness and high hardness for better wear resistance and reduced friction to
the steel surfaces
c)
Chromium plating is required for providing high glossiness and high
hardness for better wear resistance and reduced friction to the steel surfaces
and not for corrosion protection
d)
Chromium reacts with steel to form an alloy during electroplating which
is corrosion resistant

80.

Correct method of greasing a centrifugal pump bearing is

a)
To pump the grease until you feel high back pressure on the grease
pump
b)
To pump the grease for 3-4 pumping strokes of grease pump for each
bearing
c)
To pump the grease when the pump is stopped and drain any old grease
at the same time by opening the drain plug, giving only 3-4 pumping strokes on
grease pump for each bearing. The drain plug should then be replaced
d)
To pump the grease when the pump is running and drain any old grease
at the same time by opening the drain plug, until all the old grease is removed
and new grease starts coming out of the drain, repeating same for each
bearing. The drain plug should then be replaced
81. What is difference between pressure gauges of air compressor and
fridge compressor? Is there difference between lube oil pressure of fridge
compressor and air compressor?
Yes the difference is ref pressure gauges are of compound type meant to
measure vacuum as well as pressure along with corresponding saturation temp
and some of pressure of and L.O. for fridge.

82. A ball valve was found leaking in service. Upon inspection it was found
that the PTFE seat had worn out and was renewed. The valve stopped leaking
in closed condition. How do you think a ball valve provides perfect sealing?
(single answer)
a)
The seat fitted is slightly smaller than the outer dimensions of the ball,
thus providing interference fit when closed
b)
Either a floating seat is pressed onto turnnion supported ball by liquid
pressure or floating ball is pressed onto the seat
c)
Ball is not exactly spherical and is shaped such that during closure the
surface coming into contact with seat is of slightly bigger diameter providing
sealing
d)
Seat is not exactly spherical, but slightly tapered so that during closure
the ball sits tightly on the seat

83. It has been reported that engine room bilge pump was unable to take
suction from fwd. (p) bilge well while it is 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

84. Which of the following is a correct point for sampling of system lube oil
for on board or shore analysis?
a)

Standpipes

b)

Purifier outlets

c)

Inlet or outlet of l. O. Coolers

d)

Tank drains

85. After maintaining correct discharge pressure, soon ceases to discharge

water what are possible cause? (single answer)
a)

Pressure gauge wrong

b)

Pump sucking air

c)

Discharge valve throttled

d)

Casing wear ring is worn

86. After removing all the bonnets and the securing nuts of a large globe
valve it is found that the bonnet is coming out because of the strong adhesion
of the gasket between the bonnet and the housing. What are you going to do
in best practice?
Screw in the valve onto the seat to lift up the valve and stem
87.

Screw pump are normally

a)

Slow speed pump

b)

Medium speed pump

c)

High speed pump

88. During connection and disconnection of bunker hoses to discharge static

electricity which of the following process is used?
a)

Insulated flanges and hoses

b)

Ship shore bonding cable

89.

In refrigeration circuit, the data logger will record what?

a)

Room temperature

b)

Recharge temperature

c)

Liquid line temperature

d)

Solenoid valve operation

90.

Which of the following is a true statement?

a)

Aluminum will be subject to preferential corrosion when in electrical

continuity with stainless steel in presence of an electrolyte

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 stainless steel in presence of an electrolyte
d)
Aluminum will be subject to preferential corrosion when in electrical
continuity with zinc in presence of an electrolyte

91. The corrosion protection for cooling fresh water systems of marine
diesel engines is normally provided by
a)

Sacrificial anodes

b)

ICCP

c)

Protective metal coatings of system components

d)

Addition of corrosion inhibitors to the cooling fresh water

92. For shaft sealing of a main sea water pump for ship plying in coastal
muddy waters, which is the best option?
a)

Gland packing

b)

Lip seal with garter spring

c)

Mechanical seal

d)

Cup seal

93. 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

94. Bilge pump is not taking suction from any bilge well or holding tank what
could be wrong inside the pump?
a)

Bucket rings have worn out

b)

Suction or discharge v/v have worn out and started leaking

c)

Pump suction filter clogged

d)

Suction or discharge v/v stuck in open and debris on the seat

95. You have seen and operated several valves onboard ships. All the
butterfly valve operation handles are operated by a locking arrangement
because (single answer)
a)
Butterfly valves do not used gland packings and thus spindle doesnt
have anything to keep it in position and can open by vibration
b)
Butterfly valve does have a spindle packing but same cannot be
excessively tightened to have good grip on the spindle to prevent it from
opening against vibration

c)
Butterfly valves can move by vibration but that is not the main
consideration, the main consideration being opening/closing against liquid
pressure
d)
All the butterfly valves do not have locking arrangement as there is no
such requirement for the same

96. Which of the group of method are used for priming of centrifugal pumps
onboard ships? (single answer)
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

97.

Which one of the following is a type of corrosion (single answer)

a)

Electroplating

b)

Galvanization

c)

Graphitization

d)

De emulsification

98. Which of the following instruments measures propeller drop? (single

answer)
a)

Poker gauge

b)

Telescopic feeler gauge

c)

Trammel

d)

Propeller drop gauge

99. Your ship has an OWS and reciprocating bilge pump of capacity 2.0 m3
/hr. It takes about 12 hours to pump out the complete bilge tank through OWS.
The ship is going to dry-dock and chief engineer is recommending company to
install a centrifugal pump of 10 m3 capacity which will take the same space
and can pump out the bilge tank only in 2.5 hrs. The company should (single
answer)
a)
Accept the proposal as a centrifugal pump has several advantages over a
reciprocating pump
b)
There is no question of accepting a centrifugal pump as a engine room
bilge pump
c)

Propose to fix a gear pump instead of a centrifugal pump

d)
Pipelines and pumps once designed cannot be changed as they are class
approved

100. Normally so called Single screw pumps are used as sludge pumps in
engine room. What is the correct technical name of these pumps? (single
answer)
a)

Snake pump

b)

Screw pump

c)

Progressive cavity pump

d)

Gerotor pump

101. In a parallel-gate type valve the sealing between the valve and the disc is
provided by (single answer)
a)

Appropriate tightening torque of the valve spindle

b)
Gate and valve seat have a taper and when tightened they will seal
against each other
c)
Either the seat or the disc gate are free-floating, allowing upstream
pressure to seal the seat and disc against any unwanted leakage
d)
For a gate type valve the sealing is never perfect and they always allow
some leakage

102. The crank web deflection readings of a diesel engine would be

erroneous in which of the following conditions? (multiple answer)
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

103. The purpose of an evaporator in the domestic refrigeration system is to

(single answer)
a)

Transmit latent heat of evaporation

b)

Absorb latent heat of fusion

c)

Absorb latent heat of evaporation

d)

Transmit latent heat of fusion

104. If the direction of rotation of a gear pump is reversed due to change inphase sequence, what happens when the pump is started? (single answer)
a)

Direction of flow remains the same

b)

The pump will get damaged due to overpressure on suction side

c)

Pump relief valve will be lifted

d)

The direction of flow will be reversed

105. Centrifugal pump will typically give you a low flow rate at a lower
pressure, where a piston pump will give you more pressure at higher flow rate.
Is the statement correct? (single answer)
a)

True

b)

False

c)

First sentence is right. Second one is wrong

d)

I don't know

106. Which of the following is an important requirement for proper

functioning of sacrificial anode system (multiple answer)
a)

Good insulation between anodes and ships hull

b)

Good electrical continuity between anodes and ships hull

c)
Providing protection of anodes from being painted over during hull
painting
d)

Presence of an insulating material between anode and the cathode

107. The main disadvantages of a reciprocating pump over a gear pump is

that (single answer)
a)

A gear pump is self priming while a reciprocating pump is not

b)
Discharge of a gear pump is not affected by the direction of rotation
while that of reciprocating pump is reversed
c)
The discharge of reciprocating pump is pulsating and discharge rate is
lesser
d)
Reciprocating pumps are only available in high capacities and for smaller
capacities only gear pumps can be used

108. Which of the following types of damages is metal seating of a valve

subject to? Choose the correct alternative (single answer)
a)

Corrosion, erosion, abrasion, deformation

b)

Corrosion, fatigue failure, brittle fracture, caustic cracking

c)

Erosion, caustic cracking, brittle fracture, clover leafing

d)

None of the above

109. You are pumping out sludge to a shore facility using your sludge pump.
You find that the discharge rate of pump is very slow and suction filter is
getting clogged frequently. What is the best alternative to counteract the
problem? (single answer)
a)

Remove the pump suction filter and pump out the tank

b)
Increase the tank temperature, keep an eye on the pump suction
pressure and clean the filter as soon as it drops
c)
As soon as the as the shore facility tells you that they are not receiving
any sludge, you stop the pump and clean the filter
d)
Filter so that frequency of filter blockage is reduced and you can get a
better discharge rate

110. When centrifugal pump is used to pump a liquid of higher specific gravity
the pump power will (single answer)
a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)
Will not be affected as the pump power depends only on the flow
capacity
d)

None of the above

111. The process of depositing zinc on steel surfaces by diffusion coating is

known as (single answer)
a)

Sherardising

b)

Chromising

c)

Calorising

d)

Galvanizing

112. By which of the following is the attached vacuum pump of a ballast

pump is driven? (single answer)
a)

Electrical motor

b)

Hydraulic motor

c)

Pump driven clutch

d)

Pneumatically driven

113. High tensile steels are (single answer)

a)

High carbon steels with suitably added alloying elements

b)

Medium carbon steels with suitably added alloying elements

c)

Low carbon steels with suitably added alloying elements

d)

None of the above

114. After cleaning the sea chest filter you have placed the filter in the body
and tightened the cover. Which one of the following is the best alternative?
(single answer)
a)
You can open the filter inlet and outlet valves & directly start using the
filter
b)
If you do not want to use the sea chest in question, you need not worry
and you can open the valves when required
c)
Purged, any leakages and thereafter filter can be kept isolated or used as
required
d)
You will close the other side sea chest valves first and then open this
side sea chest filter inlet and outlet valves

115. Which of the following valves cannot prevent backflow of liquid in a

pipeline? (single answer)
a)

Gate valve

b)

Globe check valve

c)

Swing check valve

d)

Angle check valve

116. Bronze is an alloy typically consisting of (single answer)

a)

Copper , lead & tin

b)

Copper , zinc & lead

c)

Copper , zinc & tin

d)

Copper , tin & lead

128. In a positive displacement reciprocating pump, the use of the

accumulator is to? (single answer)
a)

Steady the flow in the discharge section of the pipe

b)

Dampen the pressure surge on discharge side

c)

To always maintain a discharge head on the pump

d)

Both options a & b

118. The process of depositing chromium on to steel surfaces by diffusion

coating is known as (single answer)
a)

Galvanizing

b)

Chromising

c)

Calorising

d)

Coppering

119. When running two centrifugal pumps in parallel, flow rate is increased
a)

True

b)

False

c)

May be

d)

I don't know

120. You have started pumping out a fore peak tank. The ballast pump is
running showing a low discharge pressure but a positive suction pressure, chief

engineer asks you to throttle the discharge valve to increase the back pressure
on the pump. Why do you require doing the same?
a)
The pumps discharge rate needs to be controlled as it is pumping at a
higher than rated capacity
b)
Chief engineer wants you to slow down as the de ballasting is going on
too fast and will finish sooner than expected
c)
It is a misconception that pumps operate smoothly at increased back
pressure and throttling of the discharge valve is a wrong practice
d)
Centrifugal pumps cannot operate at greater than rated capacity, so
throttling the discharge valve is only going to decrease the discharge rate
below rated capacity

121. Which of the following types of boiler burners have maximum turn down
ratio? (single answer)
a)

Pressure jet type

b)

Spinning cup burner

c)

Spill type burner

d)

Y-jet type burner

133. F.O. transfer pump was working efficiently, but it stopped taking suction
suddenly. There is a sounding of 6.0 m in the F.O. deep tank. The suction
pressure gauge was renewed recently and is showing a positive pressure when
pump is running, but pump is not transferring any F.O. what is the most
probable cause? (single answer)
a)

Pump is damaged and needs overhaul

b)

Suction filter cover gasket might leaking

c)

Pump relief valve might be leaking

d)

The pump suction pipeline is blocked

134. Motor stator winding badly contaminated by dirt, oil and grease should
be cleaned by (single answer)
a)

High pressure compressed air

b)

Suction or vacuum cleaning

c)

Brushing, spraying or immersion in an approved cleaning solvent

d)

Immersion in fresh water followed by drying

135. Aluminum being lower than zinc in galvanic series provides lesser
protection to steel compared to the zinc coating. Which one of the following is
a true statement (single answer)
a)
Aluminum coating provides good corrosion protection compared that of
zinc at elevated temperatures
b)
Zinc is always preferred over aluminum coating irrespective of the
temperature of metal surface
c)

Aluminum is never used as coating material

d)

Aluminum reacts with steel, so cannot be used for coating steel

136. Which of the following is not a true statement? (single answer)

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

137.

Impingement corrosion is an

a)

Physical action

b)

Chemical action

c)

Physical and chemical action

d)

None of the above

138. 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

.
139. 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

d)

Corrosion fatigue

140. In case of tankers, the speed of cargo pumps is reduced while stripping,
why?

a)
To avoid cavitation of the pump as the NPSHA may fall below NPSHR if
speed is not reduced
b)
To avoid cavitation of pump as the NPSHA may rise above NPSHR if
speed is not reduced
c)

To prevent the pump from over speeding if it loses suction

d)
Decreasing the speed increases the discharge head of the pump which is
required to pump out the remaining cargo
141. Which of the following statements is false about cleanliness of electric
motors?
a)
External motor body cleanliness of totally enclosed is important since
the body helps to dissipate heat generated
b)
Dirt, oil, grease and moisture are primary culprits in deterioration of
insulation of stator windings of a motor
c)
High-pressure dry compressed air cleaning is preferred over suction
cleaning for stator windings
d)
Dry compressed air at a high pressure can drive in dirt inside windings
instead of removing them

142. The attached vacuum pump of a ballast pump operates on the principle
of a
a)

Centrifugal pump

b)

Reciprocating pump

c)

Gear Pump

d)

Vane Pump

143. Super chlorinating of fresh water tanks in dry dock is done by

a)

Washing the tanks with 100ppm chlorine solution

b)

Washing the tanks with 50ppm chlorine solution

c)
Leaving a 50ppm chlorine solution in the tank for 4 hours before flushing
with clean water
d)
Leaving a 50ppm chlorine solution in the tank for 24 hours before
flushing with clean water

144. An auxiliary engine turbo-charged 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

145. During prolonged astern maneuvering of the relative expansion between

any of the turbine its casing is likely to increase for an alarming level you
should (multi choice)
a)
Inform the bridge that no further maneuvering is possible as the turbine
are likely to be damaged
b)

Reduce the vacuum further to control the relative expansion

c)

Keep maneuvering irrespective of damage to the turbines

d)

Request the bridge to try to reduce number of astern movements

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

a)

Straight tube

b)

U tube

c)

Spring tube

d)

Fixed tube

147. The direction of centrifugal pump depends upon what

a)

Vane curvature from eye to impeller

b)

Vane curvature from impeller to eye

c)

Direction of volute casing

148. Purifier not rotating with desired rpm reason

a)

Frequency low

b)

Bus bar voltage low

c)

Friction pads worn out

d)

all of the above

149. Purifier leaking, bowl opened, cleaned and seal ring changed and put
back but still leaking, what might be wrong
a)

high temp

b)

high density

c)

disc size not proper

d)

rpm low

150. Sherardising, Chromising, and Calorising are methods of protection from

corrosion by which method
a)

Electroplating

b)

Galvanization

c)

Metal diffusion

d)

Cladding

151. In Impressed Current Cathodic protection system, the current for

cathodic protection is supplied by
a)

Use of sacrificial anodes

b)

A low voltage D.C. supply

c)

A low voltage A.C. supply

d)

110 V A.C. supply

152. Which of the following instruments is used to measure rudder carrier

bearing wear down? (single answer)
a)

Poker gauge

b)

Telescopic feeler gauge

c)

Depth gauge

d)

Trammel

153. In a Sea Water cooled ,J.C.W. cooler, the most common cause for loss in
cooling efficiency of the heater is
a)

Scale formation on J.C.W. side

b)

Mud/silt deposits on J.C.W. side

c)

Scale formation on S.W. side

d)

None of the above

154. Cadmium coatings provide corrosion protection. Cadmium coatings are

commercially carried out using which of the following methods
a)

Metal Spraying

b)

Electro-plating

c)

Hot-dipping

d)

Metal diffusion

155. 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

156. 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

157. Use of synthetic polymer treatment limited to low pressure boiler why
a)

Does not prevention of scale formation

b)

Does not help in corrosion prevention

c)

Does not form phosphate to tackle caustic

d)

All of the above

158. Resistance to corrosion of Aluminum alloys is due to

a)
Aluminum being a very noble metal when compared to other metals in
electrochemical series
b)

Formation of aluminum oxide (Alumina) passive film on surface

c)

The rate of corrosion is very low due to very high corrosion potential

d)

All of the above

159. Graphitization is the term used to describe (single answer)

a)
Bimetallic corrosion of brass and bronze alloys leading to deposition of
graphite
b)
Selective phase corrosion of grey cast iron leading to corrosion of
graphite flakes and leading to loss of strength
c)
Electroplating process in which graphite is deposited on the mild steel
components to protect them against corrosion
d)
Chemical reaction between pure graphite and iron so as to increase the
graphite content of iron

160. Accelerated corrosion due to removal of protective surface films (e.g.)

oxide layers on metal/alloy surfaces due to turbulence of working fluid is
known as (single answer)
a)

Bimetallic corrosion

b)

Impingement corrosion

c)

Cavitation erosion

d)

Selective phase corrosion

161. Cold and viscous lubricating oil of an auxiliary engine is most likely to
cause ___________ (single answer)
a)

Sudden stopping of the engine

b)

Difficulty in starting the engine

c)

Rhythmic knocking sound from inside the engine

d)

Drop in RPM of the engine

162. A sea chest filter has to be cleaned. Which one of the following best
practice should be followed prior opening the filter?
a)

Close inlet & outlet valves of the filter before opening the filter

b)
Close inlet & outlet valves of the filter, then open the vent to release
pressure before opening the filter
c)

Close inlet & outlet valves of the filter before opening the filter

d)
Put the other sea chest into use, isolate the filter by closing inlet &
outlet valves, purge the filter body to depressurize it and then open up slowly

163. What is the correct procedure in tightening a torque spanner? (multiple

answer)

a)

Tightening beyond the cracking sound

b)

By using a addition length rod

c)

Fluctuating load

d)

None of the above

164. The delivery rate of an axial piston hydraulic pump is controlled by

varying the position of the _____________
a)

Tilting box

b)

Slide block

c)

Pintle

d)

Reaction ring

165. Freight paid by charterers on a quantity of cargo short-shipped, i.e.

quantity agreed upon but not loaded by the charterer is called
a)

Pro-rata freight

b)

Back Freight

c)

Dead freight

d)

None of the above

166. 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

167. A ball valve is found leaking in service and needs to be overhauled. What
type of repairs can be carried out?
a)

The ball and seat can be lap together

b)

The ball can be machined while the seat can be replaced

c)
Normally both the non-metallic seats get worn out and have to be
replaced
d)

Normally ball gets damaged and has to be replaced

168. When A/E stand by F.O. heater in use of main engine

a)

Sudden opening F.O. inlet valve pressurized and damage the heater

b)

F.O. in vapour lock inside heater allow steam

c)
F.O. inlet valve causes pressure drop M/E F.O. pressure standby water is
not pressurized may cause sudden change in engine /per load/rpm
d)

heater leaking

169. Not preventing cold corrosion in M/E component

a)

Running engine at high load

b)

J/W cooling temperature high

c)

High TBN cylinder oil

d)

Cooling charge air in air cooler below dew point

170. The function of an accumulator on the discharge side of a reciprocating

bilge pump is to
a)

Supply liquid even when the pump is not running

b)

Dampen out the pressure pulses and smoothen the flow

c)

Increase the discharge pressure by storing liquid under pressure

d)

No such device is required to be fitted to modern bilge pumps

171. Which of the listed operations will cause an automatically controlled

refrigeration compressor to restart?
a)

Closing of the solenoid valve

b)

Closing of the expansion valve

c)

An increase in the suction pressure

d)

Decreasing the suction pressure

172. The discharge head of a centrifugal pump will vary directly with the
a)

Change in impeller diameter

b)

Square of the impeller diameter

c)

Cube of the impeller diameter

d)

Impeller efficiency for large changes in the size of the impeller

173. The gland of main sea water pump was leaking badly. You have renewed
all the packings using packings of correct size and specification. After starting
the pump, you see that the pump gland is still leaking badly and doesnt stop
even after tightening of gland. What is the most probable cause?

a)

The packings used are duplicate and should be replaced with the original

b)

The cooling water supply to lantern ring is clogged

c)

There is some scale formation on the shaft in way of gland packings

d)

The shaft sleeve is scored and needs replacement

174. What is the purpose of the Bypass valve (Automatic or Manual operated)
on the positive displacement pump?
a)

Control the Discharge Pressure

b)

Another valve provided for Discharging

c)

Not required

d)

I don't know

175. You have a two stage centrifugal pump, with both stages in parallel
configuration. After dismantling the pump you realize that you forgot
to the marking and both impellers are identical. Both the impellers are
single entry type and the eye of both the impellers will come in
opposite direction what are you going to do?
a)

Since marking was forgotten, so we need not worry, any impeller

can come in any place as they are identical

b)

Any impeller can come in any place, but the phase sequence of the

electrical motor driving the pump may have to be reversed, if impellers have
exchanged places
c)

You have to find out the right placement of the right impeller

with respect to the direction of rotation or by looking at the volute

casing
d)

Hit n trial method can be utilized for fitting the impellers

176. Boiler corrosion is prevented above 100 deg by formation of a protective

layer inside of
a)

Ferrous hydroxide

b)

Magnetite

c)

Hematite

d)

Iron sulphate

177. Removable sleeves on centrifugal pump shaft

a)

Make easier to replace pump shaft packing

b)

They can be economically replaced as they wear out

c)

To lighten weight of pump

d)

Increase strength of shaft

178. Boiler pump operate at an elevated temperature and pressure. The ideal
materials for the pump casing and impeller should be
a)

Gunmetal casing, al bronze impeller

b)

High grade CI casing, bronze impeller

c)

Cast steel casing, SS impeller

d)

Cast steel casing, al bronze impeller

179. Direction of rotation of centrifugal pump is reversed by changing the

motor connections
a)

Pump will deliver the liquid in reverse direction

b)

Pump discharge and capacity will be affected

c)

Efficiency will decrease

d)

Casing get overheated

180. Main engine is running but viscosity of fuel cannot be maintained. Fuel
oil heater has a maximum rating of 4 bar steam pressure. Steam through a
pressure reducing valve is provided to the heater at 4 bars but still viscosity of
fuel cannot be brought down below 20cst. As a good marine engineering
practice what will you do?
a)
Let the engine run at same rpm n wait for the port to come to carry out
the cleaning of heater
b)

Reduce the rpm till next port arrives n then clean the heaters

c)
Increase the steam pressure by adjusting the setting of steam reducing
valve
d)

Stop the engine and clean the heaters

181. 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

182. Which of the following statements concerning antifriction bearings

installed on pumps is true?
a)

The inner race should be free to turn on the shaft

b)

The outer race should be free to turn its housing

c)

Alignment is not a critical factor in their installation

d)

They are usually pressed on to their shafts

183. The water from discharge side of the a centrifugal pump is supplied as
sealing water to the stuffing box for the pump shaft at
a)

Sealing ring

b)

Shaft sleeve

c)

Lantern ring

d)

Neck bush

184. After overhauling pumps, pumps cannot be turned freely by hand. The
possible cause could be
a)

Uneven tightness of the casing Nuts

b)

Gasket between the casing too thin

c)

Big clearance between the wear Ring

d)

Only A

e)

Both A and B

185. Resistance testing should be ideally done on electrical equipment when

the equipment is
a)

Cold

b)

Hot or at working temperature

c)

In operation

d)

At part load

186. Auxiliary engine crankpin bearings are normally renewed

a)

At each de-carbonization

b)

At alternate de-carbonization

c)

At 10000 hours interval

d)

After checking the bearings wear down

187. It is a known fact that centrifugal pumps require priming for pumping
liquids, as they cant handle air and will lose suction due to air entry. But on
the other hand turbochargers use centrifugal compressors for supercharging.
Which of the following do you think makes a centrifugal compressor 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 clearance and large impeller
diameters
d)

Difference in the principle of operation

188. Which of the following cannot be removed from fuel oil by centrifugal
force in the purifier and micro filtration?
a)

Sodium

b)

Aluminum and silicon

c)

Vanadium

d)

Ash

189. Sudden opening or closing of sea water pipe can cause

a)

Cavitation

b)

Water hammering

c)

Steam hammering

d)

No problem

190. Steam stop valve is eased off its seat during boiler start up for?
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

191. Which of the following is the material is used to manufacture tube plates
of a shell and tube type heat exchanger?
a)

Cupro nickel

b)

Aluminum brass

c)

Admiralty brass

d)

Gunmetal

192. Throttling of suction valve of screw pump?

a)

Alter discharge capacity

b)

No alter discharge capacity

c)

Alter fluid density

d)

Alter fluid pressure & density

193. Reciprocating compressors lines are fitted with a _______ to keep the
discharge free of pulses
a)

Accumulator

b)

Unloader

c)

Safety valve

d)

Pressure reducing valve

194. Boiler not starting in 2-3 time, what do we do?

a)

Check fuel ignition system

b)

Check fuel burning system

c)

Check furnace

d)

All above

195. Sea chest is to be cleaned and you found that the filter is stainless steel
bucket type filter, inside which there is a zinc anode. The purpose of the anode
is to __________ and should be electrically _________ with filter body.
a)

Stainless steel filter, isolated

b)

Mild steel body, continuous

c)

Protect adjacent pipelines, continuous

d)

Sea chest, isolated

.
196. Sewage air compressor frequency of starting
a)

Every 18 hour

b)

Every 24 hour

c)

Continuously

d)

Once in two week

197. After removing all the bonnet securing nuts of a large size globe valve it
is found that the bonnet is not coming out because of strong adhesion of the
gasket between the bonnet and the body. What are you going to do in line
with the best practices? (choose the best alternative) (single answer)
a)
A chain block can be hooked onto the hand wheel and bonnet should be
(freed out of gasket adhesion) lifted clear of the valve body
b)
Hammer the valve bonnet and the bridge from all sides using a big
hammer until the bonnet is free
c)
Use a hammer and chisel and try to force the chisel in, at the joint of
bonnet and body equally from all the sides until the bonnet is clear
d)
Try to close the valve disc further onto the seat by turning the hand
wheel in closing direction so as to jack-up the bonnet

198. Double entry impeller of centrifugal pump

a)

Increases axial thrust

b)

Increases motor load

c)

Reduces Load on pump bearings

d)

Increases load on pump

199. Corrosion resistance of stainless steel in presence of oxygen in aerated

water?
a)

Oxygen inhibits chemical reaction

b)

Oxygen combines with stainless steel to form passive oxide layer

c)

Oxygen gets absorbed into stainless steel

200. Before starting either a centrifugal pump or a priming pump, it should be

ensured that _____ is at the correct level
a)

Lube oil

b)

Sealing water

c)

Fuel oil

d)

Sealing oil

201. The amt of current required for ICCP depends upon

a)

Wetted surface area

b)

Quality and condition of protective paint coatings

c)

Speed of the ship

d)

Sea water temperature

202. Which of the following anodes of ICCP can be used for comparatively
higher current densities?
a)

Zinc

b)

High silicon iron

c)

Lead silver

d)

Platinized titanium

203. What could be the reason if feed pump can hardly pump in water to the
auxiliary boiler causing cascade level to rise and temp too high?
a)

High ambient temp

b)

Clogged condense water tubes

c)

Filter dirty

d)

Low cascade water level

204. #1 cargo tank has a cargo A with specific gravity of 0.7 and #2 cargo tank
having cargo B with specific gravity of 1.05. #1 cargo pump is taking suction
from #1 cargo tank while #2 from #2 and both is pumping shore to two
identical tanks. #1 and #2 cargo tanks both are identical and both had same
sounding during starting. Pumps are also identical and placed in pump room.
Discharge manifold and shore pipelines for both the cargoes are identical and
discharge valve for both are fully open. What will be the discharge pressure
reading of both the pumps?
a)

#1 discharge pressure will be higher than 2nd one

b)

#2 discharge pressure will be higher than 1st one

c)

Both will be same as pipelines are identical

d)
Cant say anything as discharge pressure will be affected by various
other parameters

205. Which is biggest?

a)

NPSH

b)

NPSHA

c)

NPSHR

d)

Total suction head

206. Carbon content in steel?

a)

Less than 1%

b)

Less than 2 %

c)

Less than 3 %

d)

Any carbon content

207. Screw pump normally used for

a)

Fluid with high viscosity

b)

For better performance at variable temp

c)

Fluid mixed with solids

d)

All above

208. Centrifugal pump required priming because they are unable to handle
a)

Volatile liquid

b)

High temp liquid

c)

Lighter liquid

d)

Air & gas

209. A centrifugal pump may fail to deliver water when first started if the
_________
a)

Water seal pipe is plugged

b)

Pump is not primed

c)

Seal ring is improperly located

d)

Impeller is flooded

210. In a centrifugal pump sealing between gland packing and bearing

housing is provided by_____
a)

Shaft seal

b)

Water flinger

c)

O-ring

d)

Lantern ring

211. Two compressors should not run in parallel because

a)

Its not efficient

b)

It will give overcapacity in the system

c)

There is possibility of losing oil from one compressor to other

d)

Both a and b

212. Less vacuum in centrifugal pump

a)

Leaky discharge valve

b)

Loss of gland packing

c)

Loss of fluid from suction tank

d)

Long suction pipe

213. Sewage plant blower is off, what is the ideal alarm

a)

Blower suction pressure low

b)

Blower disc pressure low

c)

Blower motor fail

d)

None of the above

214. Which of the following will cause cavitation

a)

Low discharge pressure

b)

Throttling the suction valve

c)

Low water level in the wet well

d)

High discharge pressure

215. With reference to centrifugal pump characteristics what will be the

effect when pump is started with suction valve closed or discharge valve closed
(single answer)
a)
Suction valve shut head & flow rate will be 0; discharge valve shut flow
rate will be 0 and head will be maximum height
b)
Suction valve shut head will be 0 & flow rate will be minimum, discharge
valve shut flow rate will be 0 head will be minimum height
c)
Suction valve shut head and flow rate will be 0; discharge valve shut flow
rate will be minimum and head will be at min height
d)

None of the above

216. The overheating of fuel oil in the fuel oil heaters may result in

a)

Excessive atomization

b)

Clogged fuel oil heaters

c)

Ineffective straining of fuel oil

d)

Low fuel service pump discharge pressure

217. In refrigeration system vegetable room and meat room are maintained
at different temperature by
a)

Different expansion

b)

By putting solenoid valves

c)

By boiling refrigerant at different pressures

d)

By using smaller evaporator

218. The best way to clean compressor impeller of an auxiliary engine

turbocharger would be
a)
By soaking it overnight in a strong chemical solution like carbon remover
or air cooler cleaning chemical
b)

By chipping the dirt off the impeller blades

c)

By using a pneumatic wire brush

d)

By soaking in warm water and then cleaning it gently by rags

219. For any pump maximum theoretical lift is

a)

10.5 feet

b)

10.2 meter

c)

10.5 meter

d)

12.0 meter

e)

None

220. De sludging sequence for purifier?

a)
Stop feed- give sealing water- close sealing water- shut operating wateropen and close de sludging water quickly
b)
Stop feed-shut operating water- open and close de sludging water
quickly
c)
Shut operating water- stop feed- open seal water for short time- close
open and close de sludging water
d)
Shut operating water- stop feed- open and close de sludging water
quickly

221. Globe valve is in operation. It is seen that the gland packing is leaking,
when valve is in throttled condition, tightening of gland packing doesnt stop
the leakage. What is the reason?
a)
Valve spindle was badly scored in a way gland packing while throttled.
While movement of the spindle cause smooth portion of valve spindle to come
in the way of packing thus stop leak
b)
Valve spindle was bent and eccentric of spindle in way of gland packing
decreased while valve was opened completely thus provide better seal in good
position
c)
Almost all globe valve are designed with back seat and spindle seat itself
on the back seat when fully open thus packing stopped leakage
d)
Leakage sometimes just stops and it has nothing to do with any of the
above

222. In A/C room people complained of being too cool the problem might be

a)

Relative humidity high

b)

Air velocity low

c)

Heater failure to cut out at proper temperature

d)

Relative humidity low

223. Purpose of balancing hole on single entry enclosed type impeller of

centrifugal pump
a)

Static balancing of impeller

b)

Dynamic balancing of impeller

c)

Balance out axial thrust on the impeller & hence the shaft

d)
To reduce weight of impeller at the same time of dynamic balancing the
complete rotating assembly

224. Primary advantage of central cooling system is

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 temperature by using fewer controllers

d)

All of the above

225. Which of the following is false statement about galvanic corrosion?

a)
Metals close to anodic end of the series corrode in preferentially to
those near cathodic end

b)
When single metal exist in the system galvanic corrosion doesnt take
place
c)

Zinc is anodic to steel and used as a protective coating

d)

Corrosion rate is affected by temperature

226. Double entry impellers have advantage over single entry impeller. What
is it?
a)

They balance out 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

227. HSS are

a)

High carbon steels with suitably added alloying elements

b)

Medium carbon steels with suitably added alloying elements

c)

Low carbon steels with suitably added alloying elements

d)

None of the above

228. Non return valve of main sea water pump is leaking in closed position.
You have a return type of valve onboard of same dimension. What will you do?
a)

Do nothing and run same pump order for a new one

b)
Replace and run the same pump keeping the other standby until new
valve arrives
c)

Put blank on the valve and run other pump

d)

none of these

229. In a electro- hydraulic steering gear, the movement of actuator is

created by _______________________
a)

Starting the motors on both power units

b)

Operating the isolating valves

c)

Starting at least one power unit and actuating the direction valves

d)

Starting both power units and actuating the direction valves

230. A retarded fuel injection timing can be due to

a)

Worn timing chain

b)

Incorrect VIT setting

c)

Worn fuel pumps

d)

All of the above

231. The side thrust due to the oscillatory movement of the con-rod in a 2stroke trunk type engine will be taken by
a)

Crosshead guide and shoe

b)

Piston and liner

c)

Crosshead and piston rod

d)

Crank pin and the crosshead pin

232. Scaling of boiler tubes from within will lead to overheating of the tubes.
How does it affect the boiler operation?
a)
It doesnt affect the boiler as the boilers are designed to run with scaling
of tubes

b)
Excessive overheating may lead to tube material oxidation as well as loss
in strength at elevated temperature leading to tube failure
c)

If tubes are overheated, it will lead to greater steam generation

d)

The natural circulation of water will be effected

233. In modern 2-stroke marine diesel engines, the combustion chamber is

designed to have a _____________ shape to suit 3 fuel injector used
a)

Cylindrical

b)

Toroidal

c)

Cycloidal

d)

Spherical

234. One function of the fuel pump delivery check valve is to

a)

Prevent carbon deposits from forming on the injector nozzle

b)

Help the injector needle reseat without dribbling at the nozzle holes

c)
Provide a prolonged pressure drop in the high pressure steel piping to
the injector
d)
Ensure a fuel leak off between the plunger and barrel which provides
lubrication for relative movement

235. A control action which produces a corrective signal relative to the

length of time the controlled variable has been away from the set point,
is known as
a)

Integral action

b)

Proportional action

c)

Rate action

d)

Derivative action

236. Which of the following is one of the major advantages of resin chocking
over cast iron chocking, in holding down arrangements of modern diesel
engines?
a)

Better vibration damping properties

b)

Better compressive strength

c)

100% contact, no need for surface preparation

d)

None of the above

237. The over speeding of the diesel engine driving an electric generator
could cause
a)

Low voltage trip to trip

b)

Reverse power trip to trip

c)

Damage to windings

d)

Excessive exhaust temperatures

238. How do you know that a ballast pump is taking suction or not? If a
ballast pump is taking good suction it will depend on the available suction head
and a positive discharge pressure. To confirm if the pump is still pumping,
throttling of suction valve will lead to a fall in suction& discharge pressure,
while throttling of discharge valve will to a rise in suction and discharge
pressure show (single answer)
a)

Positive suction pressure and positive discharge pressure

b)

Negative suction pressure and positive discharge pressure

c)
Negative or positive suction pressure depending on the available suction
head and a positive discharge pressure
d)
Negative or positive suction pressure depending on the available suction
head and a positive discharge pressure

239. Viscosity of fuel oil used for M/E was 14.5 cst. New fuel comes whose
viscosity is more than earlier. What should you do?
a)

Increase temp setting

b)

Change setting of viscotherm

c)

Do nothing

d)

Open steam valve manually more

240. Pump driven clutch type attached vacuum pumps are commonly used
for priming ballast pumps and emergency fire pump. What is the factor which
de-clutches the vacuum pump from the pump clutch?
a)

Low suction pressure acting against the spring loaded declutching piston

b)

High suction pressure acting against the spring loaded declutching piston

c)
Low discharge pressure acting against the spring loaded declutching
piston
d)
High discharge pressure acting against the spring loaded declutching
piston

241. How many power strokes per crank shaft revolution are there in an eight
cylinder two stroke diesel engine?
a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Four

d)

Three

242. By using which of the tank we can change the draft but not changing
trim of the ship
a)

peak tank

b)

DB tank

c)

Deep tank

d)

Top side tank

243. How much is fresh water allowance?

a)

5 TPC

b)

10 TPC

c)

20 TPC

d)

40 TPC

244. Which of the following option gives you the correct sequence of the
metals/alloys in decreasing order of preferential corrosion when all of them
are bonded and immersed in an electrolyte? (multiple question)
a)

Stainless Steel, Naval Brass, Aluminum bronze, Copper

b)

Aluminum Bronze, Cupro-Nickel, Monel metal, Titanium

c)

Stainless Steel, Cupro-Nickel, Naval Brass, Monel Metal

d)

Stainless Steel, Copper, Naval Brass, Aluminum bronze

245. The main disadvantage of a centrifugal pump is that

a)

They are only available in high capacities

b)

They are difficult to maintain

c)

They are not self priming in nature

d)

They are extremely expensive pumps

246. The advantage of a reciprocating bilge pump over centrifugal pumps is

that
a)

They do not have any advantage over a centrifugal pump

b)

They have greater capacity to weight ratio

c)
They give a smoother discharge if used in conjunction with an
accumulator
d)

They are self priming in nature

247. Refer compressor oil should have the following properties

a)

Chemically inert with respect to refrigerant

b)

Should be able to perform at lower temp (viscosity and cloud point)

c)

Should have a certain emulsification properties with water

d)

Should absorb water but still perform the lubrication

248. Where boiler point temp is high?

a)

Riser

b)

Super heater

c)

Primary steam drum

d)

Secondary steam drum

249. IR testing of 3 phase induction motor is done across

a)

Phase to phase

b)

Earth to body

c)

Phase to earth

d)

Both a and b

250. Which of the following valves are designed to have valve seat in pairs one facing the inlet side and the other facing the outlet side within the valve
body?
a)

Butterfly valve

b)

Ball valve

c)

Globe valve

d)

Gate valve

251. Which of the following is NOT a correct point for sampling of system
lube oil for on board or shore analysis?
a)

Standpipes

b)

Purifier outlets

c)

Inlet or outlet of L. O. coolers

d)

Tank drains

252. All other conditions remaining constant, when centrifugal pump is

changed over for pumping a liquid of higher specific gravity, the discharge
head of the pump at the rated capacity will
a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Remain same

d)

Cant say, depends on other factors too

253. Static suction head of the pump is

a)

Distance of the suction liquid level above the centre line of the pump

b)

Distance of the suction liquid level below the centre 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 pressure
254. Which of these not self actuating valves?
a)

Check valve

b)

Relief valve

c)

Ball valve

d)

Safety valve

255. When two dissimilar metal having electrical continuity are placed in an
electrolyte, the type of corrosion is (single answer)
a)

Selective phase corrosion

b)

Cavitation erosion

c)

Bimetal corrosion

d)

Corrosion fatigue

256. Cavitation of centrifugal pump

a)

NPSHR > NPSHA

b)

NPSHA > NPSHR

c)

Total suction head < NPSHR

d)

Total suction head > NPSHR

257. Cavitation erosion occurs due to

a)

Chemical action

b)

Physical action

c)

Chemical or physical action

d)

Combination of chemical or physical action

258. Best sealing is which?

a)

Globe valve

b)

Butterfly valve

c)

Gate valve

d)

Ball valve

259. Protection by zinc protective coating is good at

a)

500C

b)

650C

c)

900C

d)

1150c

260. If oil ingresses in the boiler feed water, what will be the effects?
a)

Increase in tube temperature

b)

Corrosion of tubes

c)

Low water density

d)

All the above

262. What to check if engine is not taking load?

a)

Water tightness to be checked

b)

Air to be removed from jacket water outlet line

c)

Priming lube oil pump to run before starting the engine

d)

Check the lube oil level

e)

Check the flow of lube oil

f)

Blow through the engine before starting

263. Shaft tunnel requires

a)

Drain

b)

Escape trunk

c)

Water tight door

d)

All the above

264. When securing a centrifugal distillate pump, which of the listed steps
should be carried out first?
a)

Stop the pump

b)

Close the pressure gage valves

c)

Trip the three-way solenoid valve

d)

Close the sealing line valves to the pump

.
265. Which are self expansion condenser
a)

Straight tube

b)

Spring type

c)

U tube

d)

Open type

266. 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

267. 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

268. 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

.
269. 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

270. A major controlling factor in the location of the condensate return piping
from a heating system is/are
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

271. 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

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

Shaft sleeves

b)

Lantern rings

c)

Water flingers

d)

Water seals

273. 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

274. Supercharging an existing medium speed naturally aspirated engine will

a)

Reduce weight of the engine

b)

Reduce bulk of the engine

c)

Increase existing power

d)

Increase piston speed

e)

Reduce fuel consumption

275. The muffling of exhaust gas noise in 4 stroke auxiliary engines in

achieved by
a)

Allowing the gas to expand

b)

Change the direction of their flow

c)

Cool the gas with injected water

d)

Cool the gas with scavenge air

276.

277. Both power units of a steering gear system need to be switched on

____________
a)

When the ship is within 12 nautical miles from shore

b)

When pilot is on board

c)

When navigational circumstances demand caution

d)

All of the above

278. 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%Tungste

279. 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

280. Frequent cutting- in & cutting -out of a fresh water pump on

a hydrophore system indicates which of the following?
a)

Nothing abnormal

b)

Excessive air charge

c)

Insufficient air charge

d)

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

281. Which of the following will result in automatic stopping of IG blower

a)

Low water level in deck water seal

b)

Oxygen content above 8%

c)

Scrubber tower low water level

d)

Scrubber tower high water level

282. 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

283. The coating on a 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

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

onboard (multiple answer)
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

285. 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

286. 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

287. 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 slowdown

288. 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

289. 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

290. 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

d)

Full bore angle valve

291. 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

292. 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

293. Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well suited for pumping oil
because
a)
Stuffing boxes eliminate the leakage problems usually associated with
other gear pumps
b)

It is not necessary to closely maintain design clearances this pump

c)

They are essentially self-priming and produce a high suction lift

d)

These pumps are designed with extreme tooth angles

294. Scale formation in a fresh water generator evaporator can lead to

____________________
a)

Impaired heat transfer

b)

Reduced capacity

c)

Increased shell temperature

d)

All of the above

295. 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

296. 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

d)

Stress testing of crane wire with peak loads

297. 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

d)

None of the Above

298. 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 pump and pump bilges overboard

c)

Use bilge injection valve and pump bilges overboard

d)

None of the above

299. The by-products of oxidation, as a result of water contamination of

hydraulic oil, are generally
a)

Removed by cellulose type filters

b)

Gums, varnishes, and acids

c)

Always neutralized by oil additives

d)

Harmless and have no effect on system components

300. 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

301. A ballast pump is use to de ballast 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 (single answer)
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

302. Which of the following valves is liable to open or close under influence
of fluid pressure if not locked in position (single answer)
a)

Gate valve

b)

Globe valve

c)

Plug valve

d)

Butterfly valve

303. An engine room should be _________ for better performance of

turbochargers (single answer)
a)

Slightly under pressurized

b)

Slightly over pressurized

c)

Substantially under pressurized

d)

None of the above

304. Impingement corrosion can be best avoided during pipeline system

design by (single answer)
a)

Keeping flow velocity to a minimum

b)

Keeping fluid temperatures low

c)

Avoiding conditions leading to cavitation and turbulence

305. On centrifugal pump the impeller is generally (single answer)

a)

Shrunk fit on the shaft

b)

Welded on to the shaft

c)

Key fit on the shaft

d)

Held with a shaft with a holding nut

306. Last month you found one globe valve with a stuck spindle, the valve
was stuck in crack open position. You had removed the valve and replaced it
with a spare one. Today you have found that spindle of one butterfly valve is
stuck with valve about half open position. What are you likely to do? (Choose
the best alternative)
a)
Remove the butterfly valve from flanges in the pipeline and replace the
entire valve
b)
It is not possible to remove a butterfly valve stuck in open position.
Either the spindle has to be freed somehow or the pipe section on one side has
to be removed to create a gap to remove the open valve
c)
There is no need to remove the valve from pipeline and it can be
overhauled in place
d)
You will hammer the valve body and the spindle using a hammer to free
the spindle before trying to remove the valve from pipeline

307. An inverted gate valve (stem pointing downward) may be subject to

wear sooner than a similar valve installed in the upright position because
______________
a)

The gate's full weight is upon the stem

b)

The gland stud nuts are under more pressure

c)

Sediment collects in the bonnet

d)

The packing will not properly adhere to the stem

308. The gasket and the broken studs have been replaced on a tank manhole
cover. Which of the following methods is satisfactory for testing the repair?

a)
Pressurize the tank with 10 psig air, soap the repaired area, watch for
visible signs of leakage or bubbles
b)
Fill the tank with water via the ballast pump until the reading
corresponds to the maximum depth of the tank
c)

Hose test the repaired area with a minimum of 100 psig water pressure

d)
Fill the tank via the ballast pump until water flows from the vent line
opening on deck

309. Pipe threads are cut with a taper to

a)

Prevent over tightening the joint

b)

Provide a leak proof fit

c)

Permit easy joint disassembly

d)

Produce a fine even thread

310. Exhaust gas boiler fire suitable measures

a)

Frequent soot blowing

b)

Increase engine speed to blow soot

c)

Stop cooling water circulation to avoid leakages

d)

None of the above

311. Which of the crankshaft is lighter, if same power required

a)

Welded type

b)

Forged type

c)

Semi built

d)

Fully built

312. Evaporator pressure testing in (multiple answer)

a)

Pressure testing in shell

b)

Leak test in vacuum pump n fittings

c)

Leak test in distillate pump

d)

Vacuum testing in shell

.
313. 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

314. Which of the following instruments can be used without interrupting a

live electrical circuit?
a)

Megger tester

b)

Continuity tester

c)

Current clamp meter

d)

None of the above

315. When specified Discharge pressure is not achieved, the possible cause
could be
a)

Discharge pressure too high

b)

Pump speed too low

c)

Casing ring is worn out

d)

Cavitations exists

e)

All of the above

316. 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 doesnt require cooling

b)

Air cooled hydraulic reservoir

c)

Water cooled plate or shell type heat exchangers

d)

Radiator and fan arrangement

317. The dipping of aluminum on metal by electroplating is known as

a)

Sheradising

b)

Aluminizing

c)

Graphitization

d)

Calorising

318. Turbocharger running, what washing not to be done?

a)

Dry washing on blower side

b)

Wet washing on blower side

c)

Dry washing on turbine side

d)

Wet washing on turbine side

319. Which washing we cannot do on turbochargers?

a)

Wet washing during full load condition on turbine

b)

Wet washing during full load condition on impeller

c)

Dry washing during full load condition on turbine

d)

Dry washing during full load condition on impeller

320. Which one of the following is not a type of corrosion

a)

Dezincification

b)

Coppering

c)

Graphitization

d)

Galvanization

321. When steel components electroplated with chromium are used in a

corrosive environment then
a)
Chromium plating provides corrosion protection to the steel
components
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

322. Which of the following can provide galvanic protection to cupro-nickel

tubes of sea water coolers (single answer)
a)

Steel

b)

Zinc

c)

Aluminum

d)

All of the above

323. How do you know that a ballast pump is taking suction or not? If a
ballast pump is taking good suction it will show
a)

Positive suction pressure and positive discharge pressure

b)

Negative suction pressure and positive discharge pressure

c)
Negative or positive suction pressure depending on the available suction
head and a positive discharge pressure
d)
Negative or positive suction pressure depending on the available suction
head and a positive discharge pressure. To confirm if the pump is still pumping,
throttling of suction valve will lead to a fall in suction& discharge pressure,
while throttling of discharge valve will to a rise in suction and discharge
pressure

324. You have to clean a sea chest filter. You have closed both the inlet and
outlet valves of the filter. Upon opening the vent valve on the filter body, you
find that there is no water coming out of the vent valve. Which of the following
is a true statement?
a)

It is perfectly safe to open the filter cover

b)
Vent valve is for purging the air out of the casing before putting the filter
into use, and should not be used while opening the filter

c)
No water is coming out of the vent doesnt mean that it is safe to open
the filter cover. It should be confirmed that vent valve is not choked, by crack
opening the filter inlet valve
d)
The sea chest valves are valves with high level of reliability and hence
there is no need to check by vent valves

325. In old ships we used to carry ballast water in same tank as for carrying
cargo. If the water is having same density as of the cargo oil then the current
for motor of ballast pump will
a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Same

d)

Motor current does not depends upon the density of the fluid to pump

326. While overhauling double impeller how will you assemble?

a)

Hit and trial method

b)

It does not effect because impeller of same

c)
it

Assemble the pump than see the pressure if it is not coming than change

d)
Impeller should be assemble by checking the direction of rotation and
volute casing

327. How the discharge rate of oil to shore is calculated?

a)

Pump characteristics

b)

Shore line characteristics

c)

Pump characteristics and shore line characteristics

d)

Port inspector tells the discharge rate

328. Pump is not discharging what is the most possible cause?

a)

Water seal pipe is plugged

b)

Pump is not primed

c)

Casing ring is improper

d)

Any of the above

329. You are transferring oil from forward deep well. Sounding is 5m and
heating is set to 45 deg. Pump is put on auto-stop. Last time oil was transferred
without any problem. But this time pump is running double the time but still
running. What could be possible cause?
a)

Pump filter clogged

b)

Viscosity is high, so temperature need to be increased

c)

Suction head is very less

330. Which valves is not bi directional flow?

a)

Gate v/v

b)

Globe v/v

c)

Butterfly v/v

d)

Ball v/v

331. Process of enrichment of surface of steel and steel alloys by zinc using
electroplating is known as
a)

Cathodisation

b)

Galvanization

c)

Neutralization

d)

Dezincification

332. Corrosion of mild steel can be effectively prevented by

a)

Cathodic protection

b)

Protective coatings

c)

Addition of suitable alloying elements

d)

Using some adhesives

333. Which of these are not self actuating valves?

a)

Check valve

b)

Relief valve

c)

Ball valve

d)

Safety valve

334. Which of the following can leads to degradation of foam?

a)

Exposure to excess of heat

b)

Mixing of different grade of foam

c)

Exposure to air

d)

None of the above

335. 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

336. 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

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

337. 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

338. When centrifugal pump is overhauled it was found that shaft had
developed grooves on it and no spare is available onboard what action can be
taken
a)

Order a new spare

b)
Assemble the pump without doing anything and wait for the spare to
arrive
c)

Machine the shaft sleeve on lathe and put back with new packing

d)

Leave the pump as it is

339. Dirty air filter on a centrifugal blower cause

a)

Overheating

b)

Cavitation

c)

Vibration

d)

All

340. ____ Provide protection against mild steel in galvanic corrosion

a)

Copper

b)

Aluminum

c)

Stainless steel

d)

None

341. Fire pump 1, water to deck discharge pressure is 5 bars, but deck
hydrant is not getting water. Fire pump 2 discharge pressure is 2.5 bars and
gives water. Fire pump 1 unable to send water to hydrant. What is the reason?
a)

Pump pressure gauge defective

b)

Overboard discharge valve fully opened, so water is not going to deck

c)

Pump suction filter choke

d)

Pump discharge valve may be stuck

342. Corrosion resistance of stainless steel in presence of O2 in aerated

water?

a)

O2 inhibits chemical reaction

b)

O2 combines with stainless steel to form passive oxide layer

c)

O2 gets absorbed into stainless steel

343. After cleaning the M/E F.O. heater you have assembled the heater and
want to try out the heater before putting into use. Which is the correct
sequence of operation of the valves?
a)
Vent valve open (2) F.O. inlet valve crack open (3) When F.O. starts
coming out of vent line close vent (4) F.O. inlet valve full open (5) F.O. outlet
valve full open (6) Steam return and inlet valves slowly opened up
b)
(1) Vent valve open (2) F.O. outlet valve crack open (3) When F.O. starts
coming out of vent line close vent (4) F.O. outlet valve full open (5) F.O. inlet
valve full open (6) Steam valves slowly return and inlet opened up
c)
(1) F.O. outlet valve crack open (2) F.O. inlet valve crack open (3) As the
pressure gauge shows pressure open steam heating valves slowly (4) Fully
open F.O. inlet and outlet valves
d)

(1) Open steam return

344. A submerged type centrifugal pump is sometimes used as the Main L.O.
pump. Why is this?
a)

Flow rate required for Main L.O. systems are very high

b)

The pressure required for Main L.O. system is high

c)

It is a wrong design and such systems normally give problem

d)
Both the pumps can be run together when the bearing temperatures are
increasing

345. Refer compressor working continuously. Reason could be

a)

Insufficient condenser cooling

b)

Air in the system

c)

Leakage from solenoid valve

d)

Excessive refrigerant

346. You have valves of same bore diameter but of different types. Which of
the following is arranged in the decreasing order closing torque required for
giving a perfect seal?
a)

Globe valve, Ball valve, Butterfly valve(rubber seat)

b)

Ball valve, Globe valve, Butterfly valve(rubber seat)

c)

Butterfly valve(rubber seat), Globe valve, Ball valve

d)

Globe valve, Butterfly valve(rubber seat), Ball Valve

347. Which of the following conditions can cause above normal air
temperature to develop in the intake manifold of a four stroke cycle,
turbocharged, diesel engine?
a)

Clogged air intake filters

b)

Piston blow by

c)

A defective after cooler

d)

Faulty exhaust valves

348. Which of the following is an important factor in hydrodynamic

lubrication?
a)

Viscosity of the lubricating oil

b)

Relative speed between lubricated surfaces

c)

Bearing clearance

d)

All of the above

349. The purpose of down comers in a water tube boiler is

a)

To allow the steam to rise to the steam drum

b)

To allow cold water to sink to the bottom

c)

To protect the fire wall tubes

d)

They are one type of generating tubes

350. Which of the following reduce fatigue endurance limit in engine

components?
a)

Surface flaws

b)

Stress raisers like oil holes, change in sections etc

c)

Corrosive environment

d)

All of the above

351. High pressure cut out in refrigeration system is activated when

a)

Low cooling in condenser

b)

Air in the system

c)

Over charge

d)

None of the above

352. Ship is in dry dock, stern tube seal renewal has been carried out, how
will you check for leak?
a)

Fill the system with oil to maximum level in header tank

b)

Fill the system with oil to just fill stern tube

c)

Fill the aft seal and forward seal tank to the deepest draught

d)

Refloat vessel to check for any leak

353. When G.S. centrifugal pump shows zero discharge and negative suction
a)

Discharge valve closed

b)

Suction strainer clogged

c)

Clearance in impeller

354. Why centrifugal pump is not provided with safety valve while positive
displacement pump is provided with?
a)

Centrifugal pump shut down head is 0

b)

Centrifugal pump shut down head is infinity

c)

Centrifugal pump is so designed that it can withstand high pressure

355. Butterfly valve stuck in half open position. How to repair? (multiple
answer)
a)
Cant be taken out in open position from line, so try to close valve any
how
b)

Apply hammer to shut it

c)

Remove pipeline and do overhaul

d)

Cannot be repaired onboard

356. Which of the following statements about pipe repairs is true?

a)
A very small hole in a pipe does not necessitate permanent repair by
way of renewal of section

b)

Welded doublers are acceptable as permanent repairs

c)
Permanent repairs can only be done by using classification society
approved material
d)

None of the above

357. M/E F.O. heater steam control valve set on viscosity control mode, when
you start using F.O. with different viscosity
a)

Change setting viscosity index

b)

Temperature controller

c)

No change in viscosity and viscosity will automatically controlled

d)

We have to change the mode manually

358. SDNR valve is the term used for which of the following type of valves?
a)

Standard Dimension Non-Rusting Valve

b)

Screw Down Non-Return Valve

c)

Small Diameter Negative-Range Valve

d)

Stainless Disc Non-Rusting Valve

359. Which of the following valve types is available with non-return

arrangement?
a)

Gate Valve

b)

Globe Valve

c)

Ball Valve

d)

Butterfly Valve

360. In a centrifugal pump discharge must be in the direction as that of

a)

Direction of vane curvature from eye to impeller

b)

Direction of vane curvature from impeller to eye

c)

Depends on shape of volute casing

d)

None of the above

361. 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

362. Throttling the discharge valve of a centrifugal pump the NPSHR

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)
NPSHR remains constant depending on pump design and only NPSHA
changes
d)
Both the NPSHR & NPSHA will remain unaffected by throttling of
discharge valve

363. Centrifugal pump recently overhauled, connections were wrongly given

by interchanging the terminals. Now the pump is rotating in opposite direction.
What will happen? (single answer)
a)

Suction pressure will be above the normal

b)

No effect

c)

Flow will be reversed

d)

Pump suction and discharge pressure/head will be affected

364. When de ballasting ballast pump suction filter was clogged. The pump
will show (single answer)
a)

Positive suction pressure

b)

Nothing

c)

High negative suction pressure

d)

Positive suction pressure and positive discharge pressure

366. What is the metal composition of gunmetal? (single answer)

a)

Copper and zinc

b)

Copper and tin

c)

Copper, tin and zinc with a little lead

d)

Copper, zinc and antimony/arsenic

367. F.O. heater to be open, before opening it you will _____ the heater by
opening _______ to _______ it (single answer)
ANS: purge, vent valve, depressurize

368. Which valve is use to moderate/regulate flow (single answer)

a)

Globe valve

b)

Gate valve

c)

Swing check valve

d)

Relief valve

369. Moisture in refrigeration system will cause (single answer)

a)

Faulty thermostatic expansion valve

b)

Discharge temperature high/low

c)

Suction temperature high/low

d)

Evaporator pressure low/high

370. F.O. heater to be opened up. You opened the vent valve two or three
drops of oil came out, but the pressure gauge is showing 8 bars. Then you open
drain valve still no oil is coming out and the pressure is not falling down. What
will you do to open the heater? (single answer)
a)
Dont open, clear the vent/drain valve first then depressurize and check
the valves are holding
b)
You dont care because you have done everything. You will open the
heater no matter what happened
c)
Leave it to cool down and then open because the chances of fire hazard
with cold oil is less when you open it
d)

Leave it for sometime then the pressure will automatically come down

371. Which valve doesnt turn quarterly to open? (single answer)

a)

Gate valve

b)

Ball valve

c)

Butterfly valve

d)

Plug valve

372. Why flinger ring is provided? (single answer)

a)

To prevent leakage of grease from the bearings

b)

To prevent leakage from the gland

c)
To prevent leakage of water from the pump packing gland to the bearing
housing

373. Purifier is rotating slower than rated rpm. What is the most probable
cause? (single answer)
a)

Frequency low

b)

Bus bar voltage low

c)

Friction pads worn out

d)

High temperature

374. To know weldability of steels what is the best criteria? (single answer)
a)

Carbon percentage

b)

Carbon equivalent

c)

Welding type

d)

Welding electrode type

375. You know carbon equivalent is the best way to determine weldability of
steels. It is denoted by CE. Excellent weldability comes under which CE? (single
answer)
a)

< = 0.3

b)

0.4 - 0.6

c)

0.6 0.7

d)

0.7 2

376. Use of polymers is limited to LP boilers. What is the most probable

reason? (single answer)
a)

Does not help in prevention of scale formation

b)

Does not help in corrosion prevention

c)

Use limited to LP boiler as no PO4 present to prevent caustic alkalinity

d)

All of the above

377. Which of the refrigerants listed is considered safe and ideal for most
marine applications?
a)

R-21

b)

Ammonia

c)

R-12

d)

Sulfur dioxide

378. 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
a)

Superheated

b)

Saturated

c)

Condensed

d)

Convected

379. Which of the following terms represents the form of heat removed from
the refrigerant in the condenser of a refrigeration system?
a)

Latent heat of vaporization

b)

Heat of compression

c)

Superheat

d)

All of the above

380. The temperature at which water vapor in the atmosphere begins to

condense is called the
a)

Dew point temperature

b)

Condensation temperature

c)

Psychometric temperature

d)

Absolute humidity temperature

381. In a refrigeration system, the refrigerant absorbs the latent heat of

vaporization in the
a)

Compressor

b)

Condenser

c)

Receiver

d)

Evaporator

382. The only means of removing the latent heat of condensation from a
refrigerant in the normal refrigeration cycle is by
a)

Passing it through the expansion valve

b)

Condensing refrigerant in the system condenser

c)
Passing the gaseous refrigerant through the heat interchanger on the
suction side of the compressor
d)

Maintaining a high pressure on the system's receiver

383. 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
a)

Fusion

b)

Vaporization

c)

Condensation

d)

Sublimation

384. The heat required to change a substance from a liquid to a gas without
experiencing a temperature change, is defined as the latent heat of
a)

Fusion

b)

Vaporization

c)

Sublimation

d)

Condensation

385. Heat which brings about a change in the physical state of a substance
without a change in temperature, is called
a)

Specific heat

b)

Sensible heat

c)

Latent heat

d)

Ambient heat

386. Latent heat can be defined as the heat which must be added to a
substance in order to change it from a
a)

Solid to liquid

b)

Liquid to vapor

c)

Solid to vapor

d)

All of the above

387. Personnel working with refrigeration systems, and subject to the

exposure of refrigerants should wear
a)

face shield

b)

a respirator

c)

rubber gloves

d)

an all purpose gas mask

388. 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
a)

Absolute humidity

b)

Specific humidity

c)

Effective humidity

d)

Relative humidity

389. The ratio of the weight of moisture contained in a given volume of air, to
the weight of moisture that the same sample would hold if saturated, is called
the
a)

Absolute humidity

b)

Relative humidity

c)

Specific humidity

d)

Total humidity

390. The moisture sensitive element of a humidistat can be made of

a)

Hair

b)

Copper

c)

Plastic

d)

Steel

391. When handling contaminated oil from a hermetically sealed

refrigeration compressor unit that has burned out its motor, you should
a)

Store the oil in a clean refrigerant drum

b)

Use rubber gloves

c)

Circulate the oil through a filter drier

d)

Remove the oil with a portable charging cylinder

392. 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

393. People familiar with ammonia refrigeration systems become

accustomed to its odor and may forget that the vapors
a)

In a low concentration can cause death

b)

Will dissolve in perspiration and cause caustic burns

c)

Will burn or explode

d)

All of the above

394. Ammonia when used as a refrigerant is valuable because of its high

efficiency, it is however
a)

Toxic

b)

Flammable

c)

Explosive

d)

All of the above

395. When subjected to high heat from an open flame, or an electric heating
element, which of the listed refrigerants will break down and produce
phosgene gas?
a)

CO2

b)

Methyl chloride

c)

R-22

d)

Sulfur dioxide

396. When the relief valve opens it discharges high pressure refrigerant vapor
to the
a)

Liquid strainer

b)

Refrigerant inlet of the condenser

c)

Inlet side of the evaporator

d)

Suction side of the compressor

397. In the presence of an open flame or hot surfaces, chlorinated

fluorocarbon refrigerants decomposes and form
a)

Petroleum crystals

b)

Phosgene gas

c)

Water vapor

d)

Carbon monoxide

398. R-12 is generally considered to be a safe, nontoxic, nonflammable, and

no explosive refrigerant. It can, however, become highly toxic when
a)

Superheated outside the system

b)

In contact with an open flame

c)

Heated to the boiling point

d)

All of the above

399. A refrigeration system contaminated with moisture can be affected by

a)

Acid formation

b)

Sludge formation

c)

Ice in the expansion valve

d)

All of the above

400. Some chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants may decompose into a toxic

irritating gas if it is
a)

Stored at temperatures below 100 C

b)

Charged into a system having copper fittings

c)

Allowed to mix with compressor oil

d)

Exposed to an open flame or hot surfaces

401. For the proper control of the air temperature in an air conditioning
system using chilled water circulation, which of the listed conditions should
remain constant regardless of load changes?
a)

Chilled water system supply temperature

b)

Chilled water system return temperature

c)

Compressor discharge temperature

d)

Compressor suction pressure

402. In a direct expansion type multi-box refrigeration system, the

compressor is set up to cycle on and off by the
a)

Pressure stat

b)

High pressure cut out

c)

Solenoid valve

d)

Low pressure cut out switch

403. Saltwater is typically provided to a refrigeration system to

a)

Cool the expansion valve

b)

Prevent refrigerant superheating

c)

Condense the refrigerant gas

d)

Prevent motor overheating

404. In a direct expansion type cargo refrigeration system, a box is normally

changed from chill to freeze by adjusting the
a)

Hand expansion valve

b)

Compressor suction valve

c)

Solenoid bypass

d)

Back pressure regulating valve

405. A pressure drop in the liquid line of a refrigeration system may cause
a)

The solenoid valve to seize

b)

The compressor to hunt

c)

Flash gas to form in the liquid line

d)

The expansion valve to freeze open

406. Moisture is removed from a refrigeration system by

a)

Bleeding refrigerant from the condenser

b)

Opening a drain petcock on the oil separator

c)

Condensing the water in the heat exchanger

d)

Using a dehydrator cartridge

407. Moisture in the refrigerant may

a)
Freeze on the expansion valve seat and reduce the flow of liquid
refrigerant
b)

Emulsify the oil in the condenser

c)

Freeze in the king valve

d)

Clog the oil trap

408. Moisture entering a typical refrigeration system will most likely

a)

Boil in the condenser

b)

Be removed by the liquid line strainers

c)

Cause sweating and frost on the evaporator coils

d)

Freeze in the expansion valve

409. Moisture in a refrigeration system can cause

a)

Freezing the expansion valve closed

b)

Corrosion of system piping

c)

Improper temperature regulation

d)

All of the above

410. Which of the problems listed could be indicated if a sight glass in the
refrigerant liquid line is full of bubbles?
a)

Proper refrigerant charge

b)

Faulty expansion valve

c)

Insufficient refrigerant

d)

Solenoid valve stuck open

411. 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

412. A liquid indicator sight glass is useful in determining whether or not a

refrigeration system is sufficiently charged. It is generally located in the
a)

High pressure liquid line

b)

Low pressure liquid line

c)

High pressure vapor line

d)

Low pressure vapor line

413. If a liquid sight flow indicator in a refrigeration system shows gas

bubbles in motion passing inside of the glass, there is
a)

Too much refrigerant in the system

b)

Oil entrained in the refrigerant

c)

Less than a full charge of refrigerant in the system

d)

Ice crystals forming in the refrigerants

414. A sight glass is installed in the liquid line to indicate the condition of the
refrigerant charge and may also indicate the
a)

Condition of the expansion valve

b)

Moisture in the system

c)

Condition of the compressor suction valves

d)

Condenser temperature

415. In an operating refrigeration system low on refrigerant, a liquid line sight

glass will
a)

Be clear

b)

Be blue

c)

Be light green

d)

Show bubbles

416. If the refrigeration compressor crankcase is sweating, the cause may be

due to
a)

A shortage of refrigerant

b)

The compressor running continuously

c)

Liquid refrigerant returning to the compressor

d)

The compressor short cycling on the high pressure cutout

417. If the suction line between the evaporator and compressor is frosting
up, the cause may be due to the thermal expansion valve
a)

Thermal bulb coming loose from the suction line

b)

Needle valve is stuck closed

c)

Thermal bulb is in a cold air stream

d)

All of the above

418. If a refrigerating compressor crankcase is sweating, the trouble could be

caused by
a)

Excessive superheat

b)

A minor amount of air in the system

c)

Normal oil circulation with the refrigerant

d)

The expansion valve being stuck in the open position

419. Frosting or sweating of the suction line of a reciprocating refrigeration

compressor indicates a condition which could result in severe damage due to
a)

Minor amount of oil in the refrigerant

b)

Liquid slugging

c)

Insufficient refrigerant

d)

A failed heat interchanger

420. A refrigeration system compressor crankcase is sweating or unusually

cold. This is an indication of
a)

A shortage of refrigerant in the system

b)

Air in the system

c)

An accumulation of liquid refrigerant in the crankcase

d)

A shortage of oil in the crankcase

421. Refrigeration system compressor crankcase sweating is an indication of

a)

Insufficient lube oil circulating through the system

b)

Excessive circulation of lube oil through the system

c)

Insufficient refrigerant in the system

d)

An overworked compressor

422. Sweating of the refrigeration system compressor crankcase is caused by

a)

Too much superheat

b)

Insufficient superheat

c)

Suction pressure too low

d)

Excessive refrigerant returning to the compressor

423. Crankcase sweating in a refrigeration system is caused by

a)

A stuck solenoid valve

b)

A shortage of refrigerant

c)

Too much oil in circulation

d)

Too much superheat

424. Properties of good refrigeration oil include

a)

Low wax content

b)

High pour point

c)

High viscosity

d)

All of the above

425. Oil separators installed in refrigeration systems serve to

a)

Remove excess oil from the system

b)

Remove oil entrained in high pressure liquid line

c)
Return oil entrained in refrigerant vapor back to the compressor
crankcase
d)

All of the above

426. An oil separator is a device used to remove oil from the

a)

Liquid refrigerant

b)

Receiver

c)

Gaseous refrigerant

d)

Expansion valve

427. The oil separator (trap) used in a shipboard refrigeration system is

located between the
a)

Compressor discharge valve and the condenser

b)

Condenser and the receiver

c)

Receiver and the king valve

d)

Receiver and the expansion valve

428. The purpose of the refrigeration system low pressure cutout switch is to
a)

Protect the compressor from liquid flood back

b)

Protect the compressor from low discharge pressure

c)

Start and stop the compressor upon system demand

d)

Start the compressor after a drop in the evaporator pressure

429. The purpose of the low pressure cutout switch is to

a)

Maintain liquid refrigerant at the suction of the compressor

b)

Maintain a preset suction pressure to the compressor

c)

Start and stop the compressor at preset operating pressures

d)

Operate at minimum efficiency

430. The sensing line for the low pressure cutout switch to a refrigeration
system is located
a)

In the chill box

b)

Before the receiver

c)

On the suction side of the compressor

d)

On the discharge side of the compressor

431. The refrigeration system low pressure cutout switch is actuated by

a)

An electric system manager

b)

A sensing bulb at the tail coil of the evaporator

c)

Pressure changes in the suction line

d)

Failure of the king solenoid valve

432. When you adjust thermostatic expansion valve

a)
Refrigerant must be bled off the sensing line before adjustments are
made
b)
All refrigerant must be pumped into the receiver before adjustments are
made
c)
Time must be allowed for conditions to stabilize in the evaporator
before further adjustments are made
d)
All refrigerant must be routed through the dehydrator while changing
the superheat setting

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