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What is this?
1. A lamp, (0-50 mA) and a 1. A lamp, (0-50 mA) and a
mA-meter in series. mA-meter in series.
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Which method is best for
determining earth failure on a
24 VDC power supply?
1. Inverter 1. Inverter
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Which electronic component
or system of components is
this graphical symbol
illustrating ?
1. Solution of potassium 1. Solution of potassium
hydroxide (KOH) and hydroxide (KOH) and
water water
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he instrument most widely
used for testing of
semiconductor diodes is
1. 2.15 V 1. 2.15 V
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Radio frequency signals can
carry information from one
place to another if it is
modulated. There are several
ways to modulate a carrier.
Which modulating method is
illustrated here?
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1. G = I / R 1. G = I / R
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An important quantity which
is useful in circuit analysis is
known as conductance G
(Siemens). Which of the
formulas A to D expresses the
conductance for this circuit?
1. Rectifier 1. Rectifier
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When we are using a diode to
convert AC to DC, it is
usually referred to as a
The figures show a graphical symbol for a particular electronic component and a typical working characteristic for the same component. Which
component?
1. Triac
1. Triac
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The figures show a graphical symbol for a particular electronic component and a typical working characteristic for the same component. Which
component?
1. Silicon controlled rectifier (SCR)
1. Silicon controlled rectifier (SCR)
The circuit symbol is a widely used system for converting AC voltage to DC voltage. In this case the input voltage is a sine-wave. Which of the shown
diagrams is correct for the output voltage V(out.)
1. Figure 1
1. Figure 1
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Which statement is correct with regards to power supply for equipment supplied through Zener-barriers?
1. The 0-voltage must always be grounded.
1. The 0-voltage must always be grounded.
When data are to be transferred over telephone lines, we often utilize modem at each end. Which of the following adapter cards (parts) will you use for
interfacing a modem to a computer?
1. Serial adapter
1. Serial adapter
Use Kirchoff`s voltage law and Ohm`s law to calculate the voltage V(2) across the resistance R(2).
1. 4,5 V
1. 4,5 V
Use Kirchoff`s current law and Ohm`s law to calculate the value of the current I for this circuit.
1. 22 A
1. 22 A
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This amplifier circuit is a very common
configuration used to amplify the
difference in voltage between two input
signals; in this case input 1 and 2. What is
this amplifier called?
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1. Capacitor 1. Capacitor
1. I(2) = 4 A 1. I(2) = 4 A
This figure is a transformer, with two windings, N(1) = 2000 and N(2) =
1000 turns, on a common magnetic circuit. Assume that there is no
energy loss in the transformer itself. Calculate the current I(2) when the
current I(1) = 2 A.
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1. V(2) = 50 V 1. V(2) = 50 V
This circuit is a transformer with two windings, N(1) = 2000 and N(2) =
1000 turns, on a common magnetic circuit. Assume that there are no
energy losses in the transformer itself. Calculate the output voltage
V(2) when the input voltage is V(1) = 100 Volt.
This circuit is a logic gate with two input signals, A and B, and one
output signal Q. Which type of logic function is the gate giving?
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1. Figure 1 1. Figure 1
1. Integrator 1. Integrator
1. Differentiator 1. Differentiator
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1. AND 1. AND
1. NAND 1. NAND
1. NOR 1. NOR
1. OR gate 1. OR gate
This circuit is a logic gate with two input signals, A and B, and one
output signal Q. Which type of logic function is the gate giving?
1. 38 V 1. - 38 V
Find the value of the voltage drop from terminal A to terminal B in this
circuit:
1. Figure 3. 1. Figure 3.
1. Figure 2. 1. Figure 2.
1. Figure 3. 1. Figure 3.
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The picture shows a
common used 3,5 inches
diskette type for storing
data. What is the data
storing capacity for such
diskette?
1. 5 V and 12 V 1. 5 V and 12 V
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This circuit consists of two
resistances, R(1)= 12 ohm
and R(2) = 6 ohm,
connected in parallel.
Calculate the equivalent
value R(S) of the two
resistances.
1. Inverting amplifier 1. Inverting amplifier
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This circuit consists of a
voltage source V, a change-over
switch S, a resistor R and an
inductor L. The voltage/time
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figures 1 to 4 show possible
changes in the voltage V(L)
in case the switch S is
suddenly shifted from
position 1 to 2 at time t = 0.
Only one of the diagrams is
correct. Which?
1. Figure C 1. Figure C
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The circuit consists of two
inductors, L(1) = 6 H and
L(2) = 12 H, in series.
Calculate the equivalent L(S)
of the inductors.
1. A variable electric1. A variable electric signal.
signal.
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Where in the personal
computer is the BIOS system
located?
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1. 10-200 1. 10-200
1. Figure 2 1. Figure 2
1. Henry 1. Henry
1. C(S) = 18 1. C(S) = 18
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1. Capacitor 1. Capacitor
1. Transistor 1. Transistor
1. R1 / R2 = R3 / R4 1. R1 / R2 = R3 / R4
This resistor has the value of 68 k ohm. Which color code will
you put on the different color-rings:
1. 10 k ohm 1. 10 k ohm
1. 40 ohm 1. 40 oh
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1. R3 1. R3
For which control instrument are these the input (left) and the
output or response (right) characteristics ?
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1. strong 1. strong.
The pick up and the time settings of reverse power relays are 1. 2-3% 1. 2-3%
9 adjustable. If the prime mover of the alternator is a steam turbine
what is the trip level setting ?
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What is a high-pass filter ? 1. A circuit that will only pass high1. A circuit that will only pass high
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frequency signals. frequency signals.
1. B 1. B
These graphs are, left, the step input and, right, the output
response of a controller. What characteristics are shown ?
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1. An electric P- 1. An electric P-
controller. controller.
A six-pole asynchronous motor is connected to a power supply with a frequency of 50 Hz. If1. 954 RPM 1. 954 RPM
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the rotor bar frequency is 2.3 Hz, what will be the speed of the motor ?
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1. an operational 1. an operational
amplifier. amplifier.
1. By C and R1 1. By C and R1
The second potentiometer of this electric command system is located in the steering gear.
What moves this potentiometer ?
In these integrator circuits the air flow through the restrictor and the current through the
resistance _____
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1. None 1. None
What is the difference in function between these electrical and the pneumatic integrators ?
Two 3 phase 4160 Volt, 60 Hz alternators are operated in parallel. The total load of the 1. the Power Factor 1. the Power Factor
8 system is 1050 kW with power factor 0.75 lagging. If alternator No 1 is carrying 700 kW at of alternator No 2 of alternator No 2
80 % power factor lagging _____ is lagging 0.658. is lagging 0.658.
1. 3 1. 3
From the sample diagrams shown, choose the correct voltage waveform measured across
the load.
Alternator (A) 100 kVA runs parallel with alternator (B) 125 kVA, both are 3 phase, 240 V, 60
1. 429.8 Amps 1. 429.8 Amps
10 Hz. The load of A is 60 kW, 90% power factor and the load of B is 80 kW, 70 % power
factor. What is the total load ?
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Before taking insulation
resistance readings of generator
windings the automatic voltage
regulators should be isolated
and all semiconductor short
circuited or disconnected in
order to:
A star connected induction 1. I phase is 27.3 Ampere, 1. I phase is 27.3 Ampere,
motor operates on 220 V with phase voltage is 127 phase voltage is 127
power factor 0.7 and efficiency Volt. Volt.
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of 82 %. Its output is 8 HP.
What is the phase, current and
voltage?
How is the set pressure (opening1. By adjusting the spring 1. By adjusting the spring
pressure) adjusted on the pressure. pressure.
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cylinder head safety valve of a
diesel engine?
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1. the thermal resistance fed1. the thermal resistance fed
by the output of by the output of
amplifier A amplifier A
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The potential of this
thermocouple bridge is zero if
all connections are kept at the
same temperature. Why is the
indication of the potentiometer
zero ?
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1. 0 1. 0
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1. Figure 3. 1. Figure 3.
1. 579.2 kW 1. 579.2 kW
1. Formula 1 1. Formula 1
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1. (Y) 1. (Y)
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1. Generator overload due to many motors1. Generator overload due to many motors
starting at simultaneously starting at simultaneously
1. No. 1 diesel and No. 2 diesel 1. No. 1 diesel and No. 2 diesel
1. A short circuit occurs between earth 1. A short circuit occurs between earth
faults and the ventilation fan fuse blows faults and the ventilation fan fuse blows
1. In 440 V section: Two lamps bright. In 1. In 440 V section: Two lamps bright. In
220 V section: Two lamps bright. 220 V section: Two lamps bright.
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A ships 3 - phase a.c. circuit has 440 V and 220
V transformer linked sections. The effect of a
single earth fault on a 220 V line will cause the
following earth lamp indication:
1. Quadruple 1. Quadruple
1. Bimetallic strips need time to cool down1. Bimetallic strips need time to cool down
1. Line currents: 0 A, 180 A, 180 A. Trip 1. Line currents: 0 A, 180 A, 180 A. Trip
condition: trip on overload. condition: trip on overload.
1. Initially rise, then reset to the set value..1. Initially rise, then reset to the set value.
1. The main diesel generator or shaft 1. The main diesel generator or shaft
generator. generato
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1. 10 Mohm 1. 10 Mohm
1. no fault - hard earth - light earth 1. no fault - hard earth - light earth
1. Completely loose its share of the load1. Completely loose its share of the load
causing the auxiliary engine to speed causing the auxiliary engine to speed
up up
1. Reduce motor speed by about 10% 1. Reduce motor speed by about 10%
1. Line fuses and overcurrent relays. 1. Line fuses and overcurrent relays
1. 1000 A 1. 1000 A
1. Inform the bridge about the reason for1. Inform the bridge about the reason for
blackout, and expected time to restart. blackout, and expected time to restart.
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1. Can not produce enough energy to ignite a 1. Can not produce enough energy to ignite a
gas (explode)? gas (explode)?
1. The control system is depending on the best1. The control system is depending on the best
possible process signal possible process signal
1. Remote level controller with indicator 1. Remote level controller with indicator
1. No. 1. No
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When the cable length from the
temperature sensor to the place where
we want to read the temperature
exceeds approx. 10 meters we
normally have to, in case of a Pt 100, in
some way compensate for the cable
resistance. Do we also have to do this if
we choose to use a T802 temperature
sensor?
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1. 500 cm 1. 500 cm
1. Hysteresis 1. Hysteresis
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The pressure inlet to a pressure gauge is
varied from zero to full scale and back to
zero again. The output (indicating
pressure) versus true pressure is shown in
the diagr.The non - coincidence of loading
and unloading curve is due to internal
friction in the instrument. What do we call
this phenomenon?
1. Sensitivity 1. Sensitivity
1. The thermostat has one or more contacts (open 1. The thermostat has one or more contacts (open
or closed) depending on the or closed) depending on the
temperature/setting. The temperature temperature/setting. The temperature
transmitter converts a temperature signal to an transmitter converts a temperature signal to an
electric signal. electric signal.
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Figure 3 1. Figure 3.
12 mA 1. 12 mA
1. 4 mA. 1. 4 mA.
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1. mV. 1. mV.
1. Blue 1. Blue
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1. I Transducer 1. Transducer
1. A transducer that converts a known electric 1. A transducer that converts a known electric
current to a pressure proportional to the current to a pressure proportional to the
current.. current.
1. A junction between two dissimilar metals 1. A junction between two dissimilar metals
generates a small voltage. generates a small voltage.
1. H = - 0.178 1. H = - 0.178
1. Pressure 1. Pressure
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1. First Zero adjustment and the Span 1. First Zero adjustment and the Span
adjustment. Then Zero should be adjustment. Then Zero should be
rechecked. rechecked.
1. Formula 4 1. Formula 4
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The range of a transducer is
0-200 bar. The output signal
is 4-20 mA. What is the span
of the output signal.
1. Strain gauge 1. Strain gauge
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Temperatures are often
measured by means of
platinum resistance sensors.
These curves are all
calibration curves. Which of
the curves is calibration
curve for a Pt 100 sensor?
1. Reduce mechanical wear 1. Reduce mechanical wear
on the internal parts on the internal parts
caused by vibration caused by vibration
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Which of the following
temperature sensors does
normally give the highest
measuring accuracy?
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In a fresh water tank with a height of 5
meters we shall use a pressure
transmitter for level measurement. The
tank has a vent-pipe leading to deck 8
meters above the top of the tank. What
pressure shall we use as a guidance
when ordering the pressure transducer?
1. The change needed in1. The change needed in
the input signal to the input signal to
produce a change in produce a change in
4 the output signal the output signal.
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Which of the following letter
combinations represents a temperature
controller on a process and
instrumentation diagram
1. To detect oil mist 1. To detect oil mist
(explosive (explosive
atmosphere in the atmosphere in the
crankcase). crankcase).
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1. Electrodes 1. Electrodes
1. All alarms are reengaged prior to 1. All alarms are reengaged prior to
switching to UMS-mode switching to UMS-mode
1. R(Pt100) = R1 - R2 1. R(Pt100) = R1 - R2
1. LIC 1. LIC
1. Electrodes 1. Electrodes
1. Pressure 1. Pressure
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In a `shunt` DC motor how are the 1. In parallel with the armature. 1. In parallel with the armature.
1
pole windings connected?
1. The load connected to the switchboard 1. The load connected to the switchboard
1. Remove the load from the alternator to be 1. Remove the load from the alternator to be
stopped stopped
1. The alternators are not generating the same 1. The alternators are not generating the same
voltages and should be adjusted on automatic voltages and should be adjusted on automatic
voltage regulator rheostats voltage regulator rheostats
1. With the pointer of the synchronoscope at 0 1. With the pointer of the synchronoscope at 0
1. Trip/stop all nonessential loads that are 1. Trip/stop all nonessential loads that are
connected to the switchboard connected to the switchboard
1. Raise the governor speed controller of the 1. Raise the governor speed controller of the
incoming alternator and reduce the governor incoming alternator and reduce the governor
speed controller of the alternator already on speed controller of the alternator already on
the switchboard the switchboard
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Why should a stationary alternator not be connected to live1. Because the bus bars will be short1. Because the bus bars will be short
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bus bars ? circuited circuited.
How many sliprings with carbon brushes are fitted on the 1. Two. 1. Two.
rotor of a separately excited three-phase alternator ?
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At what percentage of the motor name plate rating can a 1. 115 %. 1. 115 %.
thermal overload relay be safely set for continuously rated
5 motors with service factor 1.15 ?
Which are the two requirements to make electricity 1. Presence of magnetic flux, relative1. Presence of magnetic flux, relative
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generation possible ? motion between conductor and flux. motion between conductor and flux.
What is the advantage of a fuse over a circuit breaker with1. Its very high speed breaking 1. Its very high speed breaking
regard to short circuit protection ? operation. operation.
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What happens to the characteristics of a 3 phase inductor 1. Current and torque decrease , 1. Current and torque decrease ,
motor if the applied voltage is slightly reduced ? speed remains constant. speed remains constant.
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If open circuit and interruption of current continuity occur in1. a winding break. 1. a winding break.
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the windings of an electric motor it is called _____
What are the functions of the Under Voltage Release 1. All of these 1. All of these.
Unit on the generator circuit breaker?
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If a total short circuit occurs on a 3 phase alternator and1. The under voltage trip. 1. The under voltage trip.
the short-circuit trip fails to operate, what back-up safety
device will activate ?
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A generator`s Reverse Power protection relay is fitted 1. the generator and the bus bars 1. the generator and the bus bars.
between _____
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The phase to phase voltage of a Star connected 1. 440 Volt. 1. 440 Volt.
5 alternator is 254.34 Volt. What is the equivalent line to
line voltage ?
If the governor of the driving machine of an alternator 1. The high/low frequency trip. 1. The high/low frequency trip.
malfunctions, which safety device will trip the main
breaker?
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When parallel running alternators, what effects the 1. The excitation current. 1. The excitation current.
reactive power of each alternator (kVAR) ?
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The ship`s insulation meter indicates a low resistance in1. A connection box has been filled with
1. A connection box has been filled with
the electrical distribution system, which of these is the salt water salt water.
most likely cause.
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1. fed into, monitored and supplied to 1. fed into, monitored and supplied to
the consumers. the consumers.
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1 In which part of a large alternator is the electric power produced ? 1. In the stator. 1. In the stator.
How is the voltage output of an alternator controlled ? 1. By the alternator 1. By the excitation
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speed. current in the rotor.
Typically, how many times full load current are motor fuses rated in order to withstand the 1. 2 - 3 times. 1. 2 - 3 times.
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large starting current ?
What happens to the terminal voltage of an alternator producing 440 Volt when it supplies a1. The terminal 1. The terminal
4 lagging power factor load, example induction motors ? voltage will drop voltage will drop
below 440 Volt. below 440 Volt.
What is the meaning of item `CP` in this ship`s electric plant diagram ?
6 The principle of an automatic voltage regulator (AVR) is to produce an excitation current 1. The speed of the 1. The output voltage
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How can the direction of a three phase induction motor can be reversed ? 1. Change the 1. Change the
position of the position of the entry
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entry cable on two cable on two
terminals. terminals.
Which of the following safety devices fitted on the main breaker will trip the alternator if a 1. T. 1. The short circuit
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major cabled line to the distributors should fail and the insulation break through ? protection.
If the governor of the driving machine of an alternator malfunctions, which safety device will1. 1. The high/low
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trip the main switch breaker ? frequency trip.
10 A breakdown in insulation between a motor winding and the motor frame is called _____ 1. 1. an earth.
When two 1. 1. When the synchroscope indicator is rotating slowly clockwise and at 11 o`clock
generators position.
are being
manually
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when should
the circuit
breaker be
closed ?
kVAR. What
is the Power
Factor?
When two 1. 1. That both diesels have the same load in kWatt, same reactive load in kVAR, same
diesel amperage.
generator
sets are
running in
parallel
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during your
engine room
watch, what
should you
periodically
check ?
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What is the result if a motor runs at a frequency higher than its designed operating 1. 1. It will run faster and be
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frequency? overloaded.
3 If the insulation fails on a major distribution cable, which alternator breaker trip will operate?1. . 1. The short circuit protection.
Complete the sentence. A series-wound generator has the field windings in series with its 1. 1. armature.
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_____
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What can cause etched or burned bands on the contact faces of brushes in a DC motor? 1. . 1. Brushes improperly
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positioned.
An unidentified feeder supplies three motors with full load currents of 15, 40 and 52 Amps 1. . 1. 120 Amps.
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each. What is the minimum size of the motor feeder in "AMPACITY "?
The phase current in a Delta connected alternator is found to be 127 A. What is the line 1. 1. 219.97 Amps.
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current?
In the event of total immersion of an electric motor in sea water what corrective action 1. 1. Wash with tetrachloride,
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should you take to make the motor operational again? heat to 80
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What are the items `PP` indicated in this electric starting diagram ?
What should be the minimum current carrying capacity of 1. 1. 125 % of the full laoad current name plate rating.
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branch circuit conductors supplying a single motor ?
1. . 1. Emergency Switchboard.
What does item `CE` stands for in this ship`s electric plant
drawing ?
A split-phase motor is an induction motor where the 1. 1. the main and the auxiliary windings
4 magnetic fields are produced by _____ that causes the
motor to rotate.
Three motors with full load currents of 15, 40 and 52 Amps 1. 1. Approx 134 Amps.
5 each are fed by an unidentified feeder. What is the minimum
size of the motor feeder current carrying capacity ?
How is the direction of rotation changed in an asynchronous1. 1. By switching two of the three connections on the
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motor? motor terminal.
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How can you monitor the correct instant for synchronising 1. 1. By fitting a voltmeter over one phase.
9 alternators should your synchronising system
(synchronoscope or lamps) be defective ?
If a fault has occurred (shorted, earthed) in an electric motor, 1. 1. replace all three fuses, blown or not.
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you should _____
What information would you find on the name plate of any 1. . 1. kVAR rating, voltage, impedance, BIL rating,
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industrial transformer. polarity.
When will the left hand lamp `L` illuminate ? (Assume there is
no defect in the installation)
Arc chutes in circuit breakers are efficient devices for 1. . 1. confine the arc, control its movement and
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quenching arcs in air because they _____ provide rapid cooling.
9 The voltage in a 60Hz AC generator is adjusted by _____ 1. 1. the magnetic field strength.
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1. 1. The fuses.
The failure of an AC generator to pick up voltage may be caused 1. 1. Failure of the exciter.
4 by:
What is the purpose of the preference load tripping system? 1. . 1. To disconnect non-essential equipment in
7 case of generator overload.
How will you find out if an electric motor has developed an earth 1. . 1. By carrying out a Megger test.
8 fault?
How is the power output of an alternator controlled? 1. 1. By the excitation current in the rotor.
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With large load change what maintains steady voltage? 1. . 1. Flywheel & governor.
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1. 1. Relays.
How is the direction of a three-phase 1. 1. Change the position of the entry cable on two terminals.
induction motor reversed?
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What is the first step when removing a 1. 1. Remove the load from the generator to be stopped.
generator from parallel operation with other
6 generators?
Which is true in a Star-connected 3-phase 1. 1. The line current is equal to the phase current.
7 motor?
What is the purpose of the reverse power relay connected to 1. To prevent the generator being run as a
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an AC diesel generator ? motor.
The best way of testing the "stand-by" function of the 1. by switching off the emergency switch board
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emergency diesel alternator is by _____ supply breaker on the main switch board.
What will happen when an earth fault occurs on one line of an 1. No fuses will trip, the system is isolated from
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insulated distribution system? the earth.
1. A shunt motor.
1. 85% - 120%.
In extreme circumstances what is the allowable max & min voltage tolerance?
6. In the event of total immersion of an electric motor in sea water or oils, what corrective action should you take to make the motor operational again?
1. Distribution panels.
What are the items `CD` shown in this ship`s electric plant diagram ?
1 Which of the following groups of motors are all DC motors? 1. Shunt, series and compound.
1. Transformers.
What are items `T` shown in this ships electric plant schematic diagram ?
The lamp on top of a liferaft canopy must operate continuously or flash at the
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specified rate for at least _____
When taking over the engine room watch, what should you check in the first 1. That the load, Hertz and Voltage are normal, any
6 place concerning the auxiliary diesels and electric power supply ? other power requirements are in Chief Engineer`s
standing orders, number of of generators on load.
It is said sometimes that alternators are operating as a load, i.e. as a motor. 1. When the alternator in question has lost prime
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What are the circumstances for this to occur ? mover input.
When taking over the engine room watch, what should you verify on the 1. Power Generation, power distribution inclusive
electrical main switch board ? secondary circuit, any unusual power consumer
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switched on/off, earth faults main and secondary
systems.
1. Series
In a series connected.
wound
generator
what is the
connection
between
field and
armature
currents?
1. To assist the
motor
cooling.
If a cable length 100m, dia.1.25 mm has a resistance of 30 Ohm, what length cable of same 1. 30 metres.
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material with dia.0.75 mm has a resistance of 25 Ohm?
1. To locate
the bearing.
The commutator of a DC generator is examined and is found to have a smooth appearance and a 1. None, this is
6 dark chocolate colour. What action would you take? hoe it should
appear.
If you have an overflow to deck, and the result is pollution to the environment, what should you
do?
Why is synchronization required when one alternator is to be paralelled with another? 1. If two
unsynchroni
zed
generators
are
connected,
8 both the
diesel prime
mover and
the
generator
can be
damaged.
9 When carrying out piston overhaul, why it is important to clean the ring grooves properly?
What would be the correct setting of the current relay for a three phase induction motor? 1. At 5-15%
over the
11
rated
current.
The principle of an automatic voltage regulator (AVR) is to produce an excitation current 1. the output
proportional to _____ voltage and
the output
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current of
the
alternator.
13 How long will a parachute flare burn after it has been fired into the air?
1. Motor
cooling.
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What could cause sparking and grooving of the commutator in a DC motor? 1. Current overload. 1. Any of the
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other options.
In a `shunt` DC motor how are the pole windings connected? 1. Separately from the 1. In parallel with
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armature output. the armature.
4 Before starting any maintenance on an electrical motor what should you do? 1. All of these. 1. All of these.
Which is the best way to give an electric motor a complete winding and insulation test? 1. Megger test each 1. All of these.
5 phase to phase
separately.
6 What prevents a stationary alternator from being connected to live bus-bars? 1. Reverse power trip. 1. No volt trip.
What would be the correct setting of the current relay for a three phase induction motor ? 1. At 5-15% over the 1. At 5-15% over
7 rated current. the rated
current.
What method should be used for achieving `reduced voltage starting` for large AC motors? 1. 1. Any of these
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options.
For what type of load would a star/delta starter be employed? 1. An air start 1. An air start
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compressor. compressor.
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In a series wound generator what is the connection between field and armature currents? 1. Shunt 1. Series connected.
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connected.
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If a cable length 100m, dia.1.25 mm has a resistance of 30 Ohm, what length cable of same1. 20 metres. 1. 30 metres.
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material with dia.0.75 mm has a resistance of 25 Ohm?
The commutator of a DC generator is examined and is found to have a smooth appearance1. Clean the 1. None, this is hoe it
and a dark chocolate colour. What action would you take? commutator with should appear.
emery cloth until
5 the surface is
bright and
burnished
copper.
Why is synchronization required when one alternator is to be paralelled with another? 1. Two generators1. If two
which are not unsynchronized
synchronized generators are
6 cannot be connected, both the
connected. diesel prime mover
and the generator
can be damaged.
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Can the speed of an asynchronous motor be regulated ? 1. Yes, using 1. Yes, if a thyristor
resistors in regulator is used.
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series with the
stator winding.
What would be the correct setting of the current relay for a three phase induction motor? 1. At 5-15% over 1. At 5-15% over the
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the rated current. rated current.
The principle of an automatic voltage regulator (AVR) is to produce an excitation current 1. the output 1. the output voltage
proportional to _____ voltage and the and the output
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output current of current of the
the alternator. alternator.
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An electrical three phase motor connected to a pump repeatedly trips on the "over current" 1. . 1. Stop the motor and
relay, What action would you take ? check the electrical
1
and mechanical
function.
How many times full load current are motor fuses rated in order to withstand the large 1. . 1. 2 - 3 times.
2
starting current?
What can happen if only one generator is connected to the mains and several large fans are
1. . 1. The generator may
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started at the same time ? trip on overload.
5 Before starting any maintenance on an electrical motor what should you do ? 1. 1. All of these.
How would you initiate a test, if found necessary, to find out if an alternator preference 1. 1. By lowering the
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system is working? generator frequency.
How many seconds time delay is considered normal before a generator`s Reverse Trip 1. . 1. 3 - 5 seconds.
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Relay operates?
In a shunt generator the armature current is 100 Amps and the field current 5 Amps. What is
1. 1. 95 Amps.
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the load current of the generator?
Why are alternator poles fabricated in laminated form? 1. . 1. Prevent build up of unwanted eddy
1
currents.
A six pole 50Hz three phase induction motor has a full load at 950 rpm. What will the1. 1. 975 rpm.
2
speed of the motor be at half load?
3 What is the purpose of thermistors fitted to motor windings? 1. 1. Protect from overheating.
4 Which area of the DC generator requires the most maintenance? 1. 1. Commutator and brushes.
5 How would you test the insulation on an AC motor? 1. 1. By carrying out a Megger test.
6 A motor controlled by thyristors is to be tested. What precautions would you take ? 1. 1. Disconnect all cables to the motor.
When synchronising a generator what does clockwise movement of the 1. 1. The incoming generator is running
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synchronising dial indicate? faster than the generator on load.
When would you undertake resistance tests on an AC motor? 1. 1. When the motor has reached its
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normal operating temperature.
Two generators are running in parallel. Generator one is delivering 300 Amps more 1. 1. Adjust the excitation of the two
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than the second generator. What is the best course of action ? generators to bring them level.
10 Sparking and grooving of the commutator in a DC motor may be caused by _____ 1. 1. any of these.
What will be the probably outcome if the amplification is set to high on the controller
1. Higher measuring
accuracy.
PT-100 sensors are some times used with 3 or even 4 wires. What is the reason for this?
1. Change in output signal
divided by change in
input signal
What precaution is to be taken when the Engineer on Duty is entering an UMS-mode operated engine room
due to an alarm or due to a scheduled routine check?
1. Measurement of
differential pressure
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What principle of measurement is the viscosity controller based on?
1. That a secondary
auxiliary set is switched
to automatic standby
mode
Prior to the lunch break, the Engineer on Duty observes that the operating generator set has an output of
90%. With regard to operation of the generator, what is the - most important - assumption(s) for him to
check before switching to UMS-mode?
During routine checking of alarm functions of main and auxiliary equipment, some setpoints are
canceled due to a mistake. What will be the appropriate routine to ensure correct setpoints are set?
1. All the actions listed in the other 1. All the actions listed in the other
alternatives alternatives
1. S = (A or B) and C 1. S = (A or B) and C
system?
1. 1. B
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1. . 1. A cascade controller.
1. Figure 1. 1. Figure 1.
1. 1. Figure 3.
1. 1. PI-controller
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1. 1:4
What is the ideal relation between two following amplitudes on the response curve
1. Figure 1.
Earthing of signal cables. Which of the 4 alternatives is correct for a cable for analogue signals?
1. Figure 2.
In a PID controller we have possibility to change the setting of the Proportional band (P), the Reset time
(I) and the Rate time (D). Please indicate which curve shows the typical response to change in input, if
the setting of the rate time is too short.
What are the1. Internal combustion engines. 1. Any of the other options.
prime
movers that
can be used
1 to drive
medium to
large size
industrial
alternators ?
Which of the1. They produce the electrical power when a ship powered by
1. They produce the electrical power when a ship powered by
following medium speed diesels is at sea. medium speed diesels is at sea.
statements
2
about shaft
alternators is
true ?
Ohms are a1. A conductor`s resistance to electricity flowing along it. 1. A conductor`s resistance to electricity flowing along it.
measure of
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which of the
following ?
following on
a modern
ship ?
Which of the1. Fuses protect circuits and people from excess current 1. Fuses protect circuits and people from excess current
following automatically. automatically.
statements
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electrical
fuses is true
?
On board 1. change A.C. voltage from one value to another. 1. change A.C. voltage from one value to another.
ship an
electrical
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transformer
is used to
_____
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The main switchboard on a ship is usually situated in which of the following places ? 1. The Machinery 1. The Machinery
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Control Room. Control Room.
2 The charge in a lead acid battery can be measured with which of the following ? 1. A hydrometer. 1. A hydrometer.
The electrolyte in a charged lead acid battery consists of water and _____ 1. dilute sulphuric 1. dilute sulphuric
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acid. acid.
Which of the following duties would NOT be served by primary batteries ? 1. The powering of 1. The powering of
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hand torches. hand torches.
5 The name given to the force that drives electrical current is which of the following ? 1. 1. Voltage.
When wiring a modern 13 amp square pin electric plug which colour wire is attached to 1. Blue 1. Blue
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neutral ?
When changing a fuse care must be taken _____ 1. not to replace it 1. not to replace it with
7 with one of a one of a higher
higher rating. rating.
Behind the main switchboard are copper bars carrying electrical current. These are called 1. busbars. 1. busbars.
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_____
9 Onboard modern ships the main electrical power circuits are served by _____ 1. 440 volts. 1. 440 volts.
10 The piece of electrical equipment used for changing a voltage, up or down, is called _____ 1. a transformer. 1. a transformer.
Concerning modern 13 amp square pin electric plugs which of the following statements is 1. The live wire is 1. The earth wire goes
1 true ? coloured blue. to the centre top
connection.
When wiring a modern 13 amp square pin electric plug which colour wire is attached to live 1. Blue 1. Brown
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?
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4 A valve which is operated by an electric circuit is called a _____ 1. solenoid valve. 1. solenoid valve.
1. A TL fluorescent 1. A TL fluorescent
lamp. lamp.
What is the proper name of the lamp shown here item No. 12 ?
7 The instrument used to measure electrical insulation is called _____ 1. a megger. 1. a megger.
An electrical breaker is defined as which of the following ? 1. An isolating 1. A device that acts
8 switch. as a fuse as well as
a switch.
Which of the following would be powered by 440 volts A.C. on a modern ship ? 1. Electric motors 1. Electric motors
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running pumps. running pumps.
When working with bonded resins what is their useable pot life? 1. 2 to 3 minutes.
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Click on the correct word to complete the sentence. I`VE THROWN A _____ SIGNAL
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OVERBOARD
When fitting new bottom ends to a small diesel engine, the bottom end bolts have no locking 1. Split pins
3
devices. Which of the following should be fitted.
1. Double bevel
The figure shows welded tee joints. What preparation is required for No.2 ?
5 What general name is given to files which remove maximum metal in the shortest time? 1. Double cut.
All mechanical cutting devices have the same basic features. These are? 1. One moving and one
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fixed blade
8 When working with bonded resins what is their useable pot life? 1. 2 to 3 minutes.
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Given a set of odd-leg calipers and a small cork, what use is the cork? 1. 1. Cork is to protect the
1
point.
When tempering use is made of the microscopic oxide film formed on the surface, in what 1. 1. Straw Brown Purple
2
sequence does change occur? Blue
The drawing of an engine mechanism component gives some surfaces as angles. How 1. 1. With a vernier
3
would these angles be marked out? protractor.
5 What may be done to improve the finished appearance of a self-secured joint? 1. Solder. 1. Solder.
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1. l 1. Drill
1. 1. No.4
Thick plates require a multi-run weld. Which type of runs are used?
Which is the preferred table to be checked to ensure a sound weld is produced during an arc
1. 1. Electrode Arc length
8 welding process? Welding current
Electrode angle
What presents the greatest danger when sharpening a chisel on a grinding machine? 1. 1. Exsessive rest
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clearance.
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Sketch shows a gas cutting blowpipe. What is control No. 1 used for?