Which material is difficult to weld due to porosity?

A Cast iron.

B Low carbon steel.

C Medium carbon steel.

D High carbon steel.

Which table would give the best checklist following an arc

welding process, checking for:

A Fusion Undercutting Surface pin holes

B Fusion Undercutting Slag inclusion Excessive spatter

C Slag inclusion Fusion Undercutting Contour

D Undercutting Surface pin holes Fusion Continuous weld

For the cover shown, what length of plate is required?

A 350.2 mm
B 348.4 mm

C 345.1 mm

D 343.7 mm

What is significant about the spring-back hacksaw blade?

A It can be bent into a circle over its length.

B It is a compromise between the flexible and all-hard blade.

C It is only available with a large tooth pitch.

D It is only suitable for use in a power saw.

Mild steel plate 2 mm thick bent in vees would produce an

approximate inside bend radius of?

A 1.0 mm

B 1.5 mm

C 2.0 mm

D 2.5 mm

A short box girder is fabricated from 18 mm thick steel plate.

What edge preparation is necessary for No.3 ?

A Double bevel

B Single bevel

C None

D Single U

How are the inlet, exhaust valves and rocker arms actuated on

this engine?

A Directly lifted by the cams acting on pushrods.

B Hydraulically lifted by cam activated servo unit.

C Pneumatically lifted via cam activated air booster.

D Indirectly lifted by cam via tumbler lever.

What is the mechanism that moves the injection needle

upwards in the injector and causes the injector to spray fuel

under pressure into the cylinder ?

A The lifting pressure of the pump plunger.

B The mechanical force of the fuel cam.

C The hydraulic pressure in the fuel line.

D The balance pressure obtained by the injector spring.

What are the indications of excessive cylinder clearance in a

small diesel engine? I Loss of power. II Misfiring. III

White exhaust smoke.

IV Excessive consumption of lube oil.

A II, III and IV

B I, III and IV

C I, II and III

D I, II and IV

Your vessel is entering a tropical area and high humidity is

expected. What should you do to avoid condensation in the

main engine's air cooler ?

A Operate the engine with slightly open drain cocks, scavenging

to get rid of water.

B Decrease the air temperature so proper draining can be

achieved from the air cooler.

C Increase scavenging air temperature to above dew point.

D Reduce speed.

You are experiencing blow-by on the main engine but, due to

operational circumstances, it is impossible to stop and carry

out a piston overhaul. What is the correct action to take ?

A No action is necessary.

B Reduce speed and closely monitor exhaust temperature on

the affected unit.

C Increase cylinder oil consumption.

D Reduce speed temporarily and increase cylinder oil supply.

You are experiencing major surging in the fresh water cooling

system. What could be the reason?

A The cooling water temperature is too low.

B You have a cracked liner, or cover.

C The expansion tank is empty.

D The fresh water-circulating pump is malfunctioning.

What determines delivery pressure on a Bosch type fuel

pump?

A The spring setting on the fuel injector.

B The length of stroke of the fuel pump.

C The position of the fuel pump control rack.

D The fuel cam profile.

What could be the purpose of checking the fuel pump spill

position on a 4stroke Diesel engine?

A To check the amount of fuel the pump will deliver.

B To check the position the fuel pump ceases delivery.

C To check the start point of injection

D To check the tightness of the pump delivery valve.

On a Bosch type fuel injection pump how does the rack adjust

the fuel delivery?

A By altering the effective stroke of the plunger.

B By increasing the delivery pressure.

C By altering the opening and closing of the delivery valve.

D By altering the length of time the fuel pump roller contacts the

cam.

What is the most important step on detecting a scavenge fire?

A Increase coolant flow to engine.

B Increase cylinder lubrication to affected unit.

C Stop engine.

D Reduce engine revs, shut off fuel to affected unit.

During overhaul what two piston ring dimensions are taken?

A Butt gap and radial depth.

B Axial thickness and radial depth.

C Axial thickness and butt gap.

D Butt gap and axial clearance.

What could cause the turbo inlet exhaust temperature to be

higher than cylinder exhaust temperature?

A Poor combustion.

B Incorrect injection timing.

C Engine overloaded.

D This is normal.

What is the most significant effect of fuel oil contamination of

the lub oil?

A Increases viscosity.
B Increases flashpoint.

C Removes additives from the lub oil.

D Decreases flashpoint.

What type of compression takes place in a 4-stroke diesel

engine?

A Isothermal

B Isobaric

C Adiabatic

D Polytropic

What material are Diesel engine piston rings manufactured

from?

A Cast iron.

B Carbon steel.

C Cast steel.

D Alloy steel.

If a centrifugal pump does NOT pull a vacuum what is the most

likely cause?

A Impeller vanes choked.

B Impeller/wear ring clearance excessive.

C Neck bush/shaft clearance excessive.

D Priming pump not functioning correctly.

When will the left hand lamp 'L' illuminate ? (Assume there is

no defect in the installation)

A When the engine is stopped.

B When the engine is running. Same picture above

C When the main breaker is switched on.

D When an overload/trip occurs.

What is required to generate 50Hertz using a slow speed

prime mover?

A Greater excitation current.

B Reduced number of poles.

C Increased number of poles.

D Gearbox to increase the generator speed.

Which of the following could be carried out in the shaping

machine?

A External shaft keyway.

B Internal keyway.

C Reducing shaft diameters.

D Cutting a 'T' slot.

Which of these requires the lowest cutting speed?

A Stainless steel

B Low carbon steel

C Aluminium

D Brass

On a centre lathe when must turning between centres be

employed?
A When turning a long work piece.

B When taking large roughing cuts.

C When turning a long taper with the tailstock offset.

D When a fine finish is required.

What is the main safety consideration when using the shaper?

A Removal of the stroke-adjusting handle.

B Projection of the ram slide behind the machine.

C Flying swarf chips.

D Dislodging work piece.