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Installation: MA - CMA ships Ukraine CES version: CES 6.0.1

Name: Artem KANDYBA Test date: 24.07.2019
User ID: AB 629581 Test type: STCW
Time used: 66
Nationality: Ukraine Department: Engine
Academy: Level: Management
Batch: Propulsion: Slow speed
Show only wrong answers with negative score: No
Questions not answered, not listed below: 0

Question asked (WHU4qDap):

During inspection and calibration of a cylinder unit, the liner is found to be worn in a cloverleaf pattern with maximum wear midway
between the lubrication points. What action is necessary to rectify the problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Increase the jacket cooling water temperature to avoid surface condensation of any acidic products of combustion.
Correct answer:
Increase the cylinder oil rate to neutralise the corrosive action of the combustion products or change to a more alkaline cylinder oil.

Question asked (QgFPQovV):

Worn piston rings are allowing a small amount of piston blow-by on a 2-stroke main diesel engine cylinder, but due to the circumstances, it
is not possible to stop and do a piston overhaul. What is the correct, temporary action to take?
Selected answer (score 0):
Reduce speed.
Correct answer:
Increase cylinder oil feed rate slightly and monitor the scavenge space drains.

Question asked (zT435nhO):

What would the results of a TAN test, carried out on lubricating oil samples from a diesel engine, indicate?
Selected answer (score 0):
A measure of the remaining alkalinity in the lubricating oil.
Correct answer:
A measure of the of organic and inorganic acids in the lubricating oil.

Question asked (rMoPvQEK):

A transformer, rated at 22 kVA, 440/220 Volts, 60 Hz, is used to step down the voltage for a lighting system. The low tension voltage is to
be kept constant at 220 Volts. What load impedance connected to the low-tension side will cause the transformer to be fully loaded?
Selected answer (score 0):
220 Ohms
Correct answer:
2.2 Ohms

Question asked (FwqdwH9#):

What do you understand by the term Maximum Continuous Rating, MCR, of a diesel engine?
Selected answer (score 0):
The maximum speed that the engine can operate at continuously.
Correct answer:
The maximum load that the engine can operate at continuosly.

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Question asked (6UP4KhIH):

The main propulsion diesel engine is normally started by direct admission of compressed air. Which one of the following statements is
correct?
Selected answer (score 0):
The starting air admission should continue until the engine has fired.
Correct answer:
A heavily leaking starting air valve may cause an explosion in the starting air pipe system.

Question asked (ulBqXLkv):

A low exhaust temperature in one cylinder of a diesel engine is noticed during routine checks. Which of the options given is the most likely
cause of this?
Selected answer (score 0):
Injection valve opening pressure is too low.
Correct answer:
Some of the nozzle holes of the fuel injection valve are blocked.

Question asked (TK$NozoK):

Which of the following options is the most likely to result in the maximum cylinder pressure for all cylinders on a diesel engine to be lower
than normal?
Selected answer (score 0):
Camshaft timing advanced.
Correct answer:
Poor quality fuel.

Question asked (eCd1o97R):

For a ship operating or calling in US waters, COTP can request (OPA-90)
Selected answer (score 0):
Participation in all announced drills
Correct answer:
Unannounced drills at any time

Question asked (EojEBxqS):

The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew. Which of the given duties necessarily have to be
included in the muster list?
Selected answer (score 0):
Preparation and starting of emergency generator
Correct answer:
Preparation and launching of survival crafts

Question asked (ytce7Itb):

Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill according to SOLAS regulations?
Selected answer (score 0):
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water.
Correct answer:
Checking that life-jackets are correctly donned.

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Question asked (0DN4Ow2d):

HEL-H is the abbreviation of a heavy helicopter radius of action for rescue purposes. What do you think the radius and evacuating capacity
of the helicopter is?
Selected answer (score 0):
100 nm and capacity for evacuating more than 10 persons.
Correct answer:
200 nm and capacity for evacuating more then 15 persons.

Question asked (gy9O5iPu):

How often should the lifeboat wire falls be turned and renewed?
Selected answer (score 0):
Renewed every three years
Correct answer:
Turned at intervals of not more than 30 months and renewed every 5 years

Question asked (VJsqozPw):

Which statement about the use of profiling onboard a ship is true?
Selected answer (score 0):
Only visitors can be profiled.
Correct answer:
A random selection process must be established.

Question asked (O$O#ouuZ):

Which of the following symptoms would indicate that the filter drier in a refrigeration circuit has become blocked?
Selected answer (score 0):
A pressure rise before the drier.
Correct answer:
A large temperature drop across the drier.

Question asked (G6sP8Z9q):

Which ideal heat engine cycle is the vapour-compression refrigeration system based on?
Selected answer (score 0):
The Otto cycle.
Correct answer:
The reversed Carnot cycle.

Question asked (deHDNp$y):

A 3-phase cage rotor induction motor requires protection by a time delay overload trip. What is the reason for this?
Selected answer (score 0):
It will tolerate fault conditions during start up
Correct answer:
It will allow for inrush current or motor specific faults

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Question asked (wsEQ6lJu):

When starting three phase induction motors which of the following starting methods will immediately apply rated voltage to the machine?
Selected answer (score 0):
Star Delta
Correct answer:
Direct on Line

Question asked (hcCT5s#2):

How is the prime mover load normally kept to a minimum when starting up an electric driven reciprocating type air compressor?
Selected answer (score 0):
By using an unloading device to keep the compressor delivery valves open until the machine is up to speed.
Correct answer:
By using an unloading device to keep the compressor suction valves open until the machine is up to speed.

Question asked (FxwCpuX6):

A High Breaking Capacity fuse found in a Main High Voltage Switchboard will typically have fault level rating of ?
Selected answer (score 0):
400A
Correct answer:
40 kA

Question asked (EzW2R53X):

Many large, slow speed diesel engines have direct oil cooling of the piston crowns provided. An automatic slow down and alarm are
sometimes fitted to protect against failure of this system. Which parameter is usually used to initiate this slow down?
Selected answer (score 0):
Low pressure in the cooling oil return line.
Correct answer:
Low flow or no flow in the cooling oil return line.

Question asked ($Pe0G$Z#):

The operation of a diesel engine is controlled by a mechanical-hydraulic, compensated speed sensing governor. How will the governor
control be affected if the compensation needle valve is closed in and the engine load changes?
Selected answer (score 0):
The governor will hunt resulting in erratic engine speed control.
Correct answer:
Engine speed control will be sluggish.

Question asked (BZwDq0PQ):

Maintenance is to be carried out on a diesel engine. How long after stopping the engine should the cooling water and lubricating oil be kept
circulating in order to avoid any undue thermal stress from residual heat?
Selected answer (score 0):
10 minutes is sufficient.
Correct answer:
At least one hour.

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Question asked (Xown3w3#):

When trying to reverse a large slow speed diesel engine in the astern direction it cannot be turned on air even though it will start in the
ahead direction. What is the likely cause of this problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
The reversing servo for the fuel pumps has stuck in the ahead position.
Correct answer:
The start is blocked because the air distributor has not moved to the astern position.

Question asked (#xsH46Bk):

The piston rod of a large two stroke diesel engine has been damaged and is heavily scored in way of the piston rod gland (stuffing box). It
has been decided that it is economically viable to recondition the rod at a shoreside facility. Select, from the options given, the most
suitable repair method that should be used?
Selected answer (score 0):
Recondition the rod by build up using electric arc welding and surface grinding.
Correct answer:
Recondition the rod by surface grinding and build up using plasma spraying with metal similar to the original.

Question asked (ZyVd#ntE):

A combustible gas indicator of the catalytic filament type is used to check the atmosphere in an enclosed space onboard ship. When taking
readings in a fuel tank which has been emptied for cleaning the meter reading initially rises and then falls back to zero. What is the likely
defect, if any, in the instrument when this type of behaviour is displayed?
Selected answer (score 0):
The sampling pump is faulty.
Correct answer:
The filament is contaminated due to too high a concentration of hydrocarbons.

Question asked (yhyqr5Zz):

A two step controller (open/close) has failed and the only available spare controller is a P+I controller. Select, from the options given, how
the P+I controller could be set up to achieve approximate two step control.
Selected answer (score 0):
Set the proportional band to maximum width and the integral action to minimum (repeats per minute).
Correct answer:
Set the proportional band to minimum width and the integral action to maximum (repeats per minute).

Question asked (AGDaODBP):

During maintenance work on the main engine a problem arises regarding the lifting of a main component in that the manufacturer's
instructions ado not apply to the engine as fitted and present a hazard. In which of the information/record sources given in the options, is it
most important to record the information relating to this anomaly?
Selected answer (score 0):
Engine room log book.
Correct answer:
ISM procedures in the ship's safety manual.

Question asked (omMMe3li):

The instrument air system is suffering from excess water carry over to the instrument air lines. The air intake to the compressor has very
high humidity. Which of the actions given in the options will most likely result in reducing this problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Increase the cooling water flow through the compressor intercooler and aftercooler.

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Correct answer:
Reduce the superheat setting on the instrument air refrigeration/dryer unit.

Question asked (uZb7cgXb):

Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:
Selected answer (score 0):
It does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew
Correct answer:
It is an integral part of the overall training plan

Question asked (hkwVs28c):

What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Selected answer (score 0):
Forces created by waves on the forecastle
Correct answer:
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck

Question asked (jDfhuLLk):

What is usually the effect on G when the ship is damaged with water ingress?
Selected answer (score 0):
It rises
Correct answer:
It lowers

Question asked (WP0ErgSE):

What is the bias value used for in a controller?
Selected answer (score 0):
It is used to adjust a controller’s proportional response to error
Correct answer:
It is used to remove steady state error at a reference set point

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