I.

questions.add(new question("The power requirements for the excitation winding/circuit for a 3-phase
alternator operating at rated output power are supplied by: ",
new String[]{"The alternators output itself via the automatic voltage regulator","The main switchboard
via a three phase rectifier","Independent battery supply","Independent power supply and rectifier
unit"},0));

questions.add(new question("What is the advantage of a transmitter with a narrow measurement

range",
new String[]{"Do not need any calibration","Better linearity and increased accuracy","Easy
installation","Lower purchase cost"},1));

questions.add(new question("If the A.C. line current in a generator is doubled, the heating effect in
the stator windings will: ",
new String[]{"Half. ","Remain about the same. ","Double. ","Quadruple"},3));

questions.add(new question("A transformer with 10:1 turns ratio and rated 50 kVA, 2400/240 Volts,
60 Hz, is used to step down the voltage to a distribution system. The low tension voltage is to be kept
constant at 240 Volts. What load impedance connected to the low-tension side will cause the
transformer to be fully loaded? ",
new String[]{"115 Ohms","2.3 Ohms","1.15 Ohms","230 Ohms"},2));

questions.add(new question("A 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in operation for
several weeks. Prior to starting, insulation resistance readings are taken. The minimum acceptable
insulation resistance reading on the main stator winding to allow you to proceed with running the
generator is: ",
new String[]{"1000 Ohms","10 000 000 Ohms","10 000 Ohms","10 Ohms"},1));

questions.add(new question("*The temperature control system of the main engine crankshaft

bearings indicates high temperature. What would be the correct way to open and check the crankcase?
",
new String[]{"Stop the engine immediately and keep the lube oil pump running for at least 20 minutes
before opening the crankcase","Stop the engine immediately, stop the lube oil pump, and inspect the
crankcase after 5 minutes","Stop the engine and open crankcase down immediately for
inspection","Reduce the RPM to a minimum and open the crankcase doors carefully"},0));

questions.add(new question("Which of the following parameters will not result in oscillation",

new String[]{"Too high amplification","Too long I-time","Temperature change","Too long D-time"},1));

questions.add(new question("What is meant by being intrinsically safe? ",

new String[]{"Any electrical product, being water resistant? ","Electric wiring executed by approved
manufacture? ","Can not produce enough energy to ignite a gas (explode)? ","Product having a special
wiring system? "},2));

questions.add(new question("What is typical for a feed-forward control system",

new String[]{"We can calculate the system response mathematically","It is easy to obtain a perfect
control","The process is always oscillating","We are controlling the process inlet side"},3));
questions.add(new question("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:
",
new String[]{"In 440 V section: One lamp dim. In 220 V section: One lamp dim. ","In 440 V section: Two
lamps bright. In 220 V section: Two lamps bright. ","In 440 section: All lamps equally bright. In 220
section: All lamps dark. ","In 440 V section: All lamps equally bright. In 220 V section: One lamp dim.
"},1));

questions.add(new question("The circuit consists of two capacitors, C(1) = 6 µF and C(2) = 12 µF, in
parallel. Calculate the equivalent C(S) of the two capacitors. ",
new String[]{"C(S) = 18 µF","C(S) = 1,5 µF","C(S) = 2 µF","C(S) = 4 µF"},0));

questions.add(new question("What is the requirements to ventilation ducts of more than 2 metres in

length (ships other than passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers)? (SOLAS II-2/16.1) ",
new String[]{"They must be fabricated of fire-resistant material","They shall have lining of non-
combustible insulating material","They must be fabricated of non-combustible material","They shall be
isolated from any combustible material"},03));

questions.add(new question("In order to achieve a greater effectiveness when using a permanent

system of extinction with gases (for example CO2), we must…",
new String[]{"Check the valves, seal the area and activate the extinction system","Activate the alarm,
evacuate the area and seal the place, then activate the extinction system","Activate the extinction
system before we activate the alarm","Only activate the alarm, then the extinction system"},1));

questions.add(new question("An 8-Volt relay is to be used with a 12-Volt power supply. The relay
requires a current of 0.1 Amp. What is the series resistance required. ",
new String[]{"80 ohm","40 ohm","480 ohm","120 ohm"},1));

questions.add(new question("An 6-Volt relay is to be used with a 12-Volt power supply. The relay
requires a current of 0.1 Amp. What is the series resistance required. ",
new String[]{"60 ohm ","80 ohm ","480 ohm","120 ohm"},0));

questions.add(new question("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? ",
new String[]{"Parallel adapter","Enhanced graphic adapter","VGA display adapter","Serial adapter"},3));

questions.add(new question("Regular (at least weekly) testing of the emergency generator must be
performed to check: ",
new String[]{"Its environmental noise factor during emergency fire-drills. ","Its readiness to perform as
specified. ","Its compliance with the shipbuilder's recommendations. ","Its voltage/current
characteristics. "},1));

questions.add(new question("The pair of instruments necessary for generator synchronising are: ",
new String[]{"Amp-meter and volt-meter","Synchroscope and kVar-meter","kW meter and frequency
meter","Voltmeter and synchroscope"},3));
questions.add(new question("Unloading a generator, it is necessary to gradually decrease the load in
order to avoid: ",
new String[]{"Undue overload on the switchboard. ","Undue overspeeding. ","Undue
overcurrent","Undue temperature rise. "},1));

questions.add(new question("In order to extinguish a fire with a portable extinguisher, we must

proceed in the following way: ",
new String[]{"Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the top of the flames facing the
wind","Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the top of the flames with the wind
behind us","Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the base of the flames facing the
wind","Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the base of the flames with the wind
behind us"},3));

questions.add(new question("You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled room, wearing a
breathing apparatus. How would you conduct this search? ",
new String[]{"Proceed to the approximate centre of the room and then carry out the search on a
circular pattern. ","Carry out a right or left hand search and proceed carefully, feeling the area in front
with the foot and using the back of the free hand to check the area around. ","As soon as you enter
carry out a right or left hand search by placing the appropriate hand onto the bulkhead and then follow
the bulkhead round as quickly as possible. ","Proceed straight ahead to the far bulkhead and then carry
out a left or right hand search as appropriate"},1));

questions.add(new question("PT-100 sensors are some times used with 3 or even 4 wires. What is the
reason for this? ",
new String[]{"Higher measuring accuracy. ","For fault indication. ","Because of power-consumption.
","Higher mechanically strength of the cable. "},0));

questions.add(new question("This circuit symbol is an amplifier system and its frequency response
diagram. Which control function is the system performing? ",
new String[]{"Integral (I) ","Proportional + derivate (PD) ","Proportional + integral + derivate (PID)
","Proportional + integral (PI) "},3));

questions.add(new question("As a fire fighter, what should you always consider when fighting a fire in
a confined space? ",
new String[]{"The confined space has only five sides","The confined space has only four sides","The
confined space always has six sides","The confined space can be considered to have one side only as
heat always rises"},2));

questions.add(new question("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. ",
new String[]{"V (2) = 200 V","V(2) = 10 V","V(2) = 400 V","V(2) = 50 V"},3));

questions.add(new question("In a smoke filled alleyway, where will the cleanest air be found, and
how should you proceed out? ",
new String[]{"Near to the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out","Near to the deck, crawl
out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible","It will be the same in all the parts, therefore you
should just leave as quickly as possible","Near to the lower part, therefore sit down and wait for the
rescue party"},1));

questions.add(new question("The correct time to synchronise is usually taken to be when the

synchroscope reaches the "5 to 12" position. This to allow for: ",
new String[]{"Synchroscope pointer time lag","Generator phase difference error","Circuit breaker
operating time","Synchroscope error"},2));

questions.add(new question("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? ",
new String[]{"Consult with the instruction manual for the equipment in question for correct values.
","Ask your colleague if he remembers the correct set point”,” Check from previous records for correct
values","Select a setpoint based on present condition allowing for a reasonable safety margin. "},0));

questions.add(new question("The internal e.m.f. generated in the phase windings of an a.c. generator
is controlled by: ",
new String[]{"The internal volt drop and the residual magnetism. ","The diesel speed and load current.
","The internal volt drop and the load current. ","The diesel speed and excitation current. "},3));

questions.add(new question("This graphical symbol is a logic gate. Which gate? ",

new String[]{"NAND","NOR","AND","OR"},0));

questions.add(new question("With no.1 and no.2 alternators running in parallel and the kW loads
equally shared, one alternator is drawing much higher current than the other. What does this indicate?
",
new String[]{"Alternators are out of phase and should be tripped and paralleled again"," One alternator
has lost one of its phases","The alternators are not generating the same voltages and should be adjusted
on automatic voltage regulator rheostats","Alternator frequencies are different and should be adjusted
on the governor speed controllers"},2));

questions.add(new question("Which of the following temperature sensors does normally give the
highest measuring accuracy? ",
new String[]{"Resistance sensor, Pt100","Thermocouple, NiCrNi","Thermistor, NTC","Thermistor,
PTC"},0));

questions.add(new question("What are the main priorities of the leader of the fire fighting teams? ",
new String[]{"Fighting the fire, communicate with the fire brigade and arrange the lifeboats to evacuate
the ship","Start the emergency fire pump, fighting the fire, call the local fire brigade, arrange transport
to shore","Rescuing of life, fighting the fire, limitation of the fire and secure the retreat","Start the fire
pump, inform other ships, call the local fire brigade, arrange transport to shore"},2));

questions.add(new question("Some equipment may be marked with the following symbol: What does
that mean? ",
new String[]{"Explosion proof. ","Intrinsically safe. ","Not safe in gas dangerous area. ","Internally
explosion proof. "},1));
questions.add(new question("In the fire fighting of fires of a type C with dry chemical powder
extinguishers, the application is performed",
new String[]{"The chemical powder doesn't extinguish type C fires","in a continuous way so that the
powder spray is in the same direction as the one of the flame","across the flame, sweeping it","as soon
as possible, to any point of the fire and in intermittent manner"},1));

questions.add(new question("What is the purpose of the alternator reverse power trip? ",
new String[]{"To prevent parallel operation if the excitation field voltage is reversed","To give automatic
disconnection of the circuit breaker when you are taking the alternator off the switchboard","To prevent
the alternator from being paralleled if it is out of phase with the main switchboard","To prevent the
alternator from "motoring" by being supplied power from other parallel alternator"},3));

questions.add(new question("Thermo-elements will typically have",

new String[]{"Medium range of temperature measurement","Relatively narrow range of temperature
measurement","No influence at all on the readings","Relatively wide range of temperature
measurement"},3));

questions.add(new question("Which function is this operational amplifier circuit performing? ",

new String[]{"Non-inverting amplifier","Differentiator","Integrator","Inverting amplifier"},1));

questions.add(new question("Which type of temperature sensor is used in this temperature

measuring system? ",
new String[]{"Quartz sensor","Thermistor sensor","Platinum resistance sensor","Thermocouple
sensor"},3));

questions.add(new question("In case of a fire on the line in an oxyacetylene-line gas welding

equipment, what action should be taken? ",
new String[]{"Close the valves on both bottles, first the acetylene and then the oxygen bottle","Close
the valve(s) on the oxygen bottle only","Do not close any valve and attack the fire, preferably with
powder","Close the valve(s) on the acetylene bottle only"},0));

questions.add(new question("A motor is protected by a thermal overcurrent relay. After tripping on

overload it will not be possible to reset the overcurrent relay because the: ",
new String[]{"Starter isolator automatically applies an interlock. ","Line contactor spring also has to be
reset","Oil dash-pot has also to be reset. ","Bimetallic strips need time to cool down"},3));

questions.add(new question("This is a typical emitter follower. What is the main benefit obtained by
use of an emitter follower? ",
new String[]{"The V out is always equivalent to the V in","The collector can be connected to as high
voltage as 10 V DC","The input impedance is made much larger than the output impedance","The input
impedance is made much smaller than the output impedance"},2));

questions.add(new question("In connection with exhausts gas measurement with a thermocouple we

are normally using an amplifier which gives a mA-signal out. Why is this done? ",
new String[]{"The signal out from the thermocouple is also mA, but have to be amplified in order to
give a good signal to the alarm system. ","The signal out from a thermocouple is mV,and can not be
transferred over any longer distance without loss of voltage, giving a very bad accuracy. ","This depends
on the length of the compensation-cable. ","To stabilize the signal. "},1));
questions.add(new question("A 10% reduction in generator speed occurs due to a faulty governor.
The likely consequence for each motor powered from this generator is to: ",
new String[]{"Reduce motor volt drop by about 10%","Reduce motor speed by about 10%","Increase
motor speed by about 10%","Increase motor power by about 10%"},1));

questions.add(new question("Which function is this circuit performing? ",

new String[]{"Telemetering","Integrating","Modulating","Differentiating"},3));

questions.add(new question("When you are calibrating an instrument what is the most common
second step in the procedure (consult the manual) ",
new String[]{"Adjustment of range","Check linearity","justment of Zero-point","Adjustment of
span"},1));

questions.add(new question("When a large motor load suddenly is disconnected from the

switchboard and the generator is AVR controlled, the voltage will: ",
new String[]{"Initially fall, then reset to the set value. ","Initially rise, then reset to the set value.
","Remain approximately constant, due to AVR action. ","Remain approximately constant, due to
governor action. "},1));

questions.add(new question("In a fresh water tank we are using a pressure transmitter with a range of
0-0.5 bar / 4-20mA for level measurement. The transmitter is for different reasons installed 30
centimeters from the bottom of the tank, and the tank is 5 meters high. What will the output from the
transmitter be when the tank is full? (Pending no calibration is made) ",
new String[]{"21,2 mA. ","30 mA","18, 8 mA. ","20 mA. "},2));

questions.add(new question("The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12H,
connected in parallel. Calculate the equivalent L(S) of the two inductors. ",
new String[]{"L(S) = 0,5 H","L(S) = 4 H","L(S) = 1,5 H","L(S) = 18 H"},1));

questions.add(new question("Where do we find information about the ships fire preparedness? ",
new String[]{"In the Fire and Safety instruction manual","In the deck log book","In the company QA
manual","At the fire station"},0));

questions.add(new question("Will it matter to the accuracy of the measurement how you are
installing a resistance element in a thermo-well",
new String[]{"Will have a minor influence on the measurement","Wrong installation will result in a
major deviation in measurement","Will only result in mechanical problems","No influence at all"},1));

questions.add(new question("Temperature sensors may be marked Pt 100. What does it mean? ",
new String[]{"0 ohm at 100° C","100 ohm at 0° C","20 ohm at 100° C","100 ohm at 20° C"},1));

questions.add(new question("Which type temperature sensors are shown on this picture? ",
new String[]{"Resistance sensors","Thermocouple sensors","Thermistor type PTC","Thermistors type
NTC"},0));

questions.add(new question("*Which of the following items must be included in each fire drill? ",
new String[]{"Reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list","All the
items mentioned","Starting a fire pump using at least the two required jets of water to show that the
system is in proper working order","Checking fireman's outfits and other personal rescue
equipment"},1));

questions.add(new question("Which controller must be tuned first in a cascade control system",

new String[]{"Both at the same time","The secondary controller","Any one of them","The primary
controller"},1));

questions.add(new question("What is this kind of controller normally called? ",

new String[]{"A two point controller. ","A two way controller. ","A cascade controller. ","A double acting
controller. "},2));

questions.add(new question("Which of the following prevention actions offers the guarantee of an

efficient intervention in an emergency",
new String[]{"All answers are goods","The installation of protective measures","Training of the
crew","Planning of the emergency"},0));

questions.add(new question("In a fresh water tank we are using a pressure transmitter with a range of
0-0.5 bar/4-20mA for level measurement. The transmitter is for different reasons installed 30
centimeters from the bottom of the tank,and the tank is 5 meters high. What will the output from the
transmitter be when the tank is empty? ",
new String[]{"4 mA. ","2, 8 mA. ","2 mA","5, 2 mA. "},0));

questions.add(new question("Fuel oil from a leaking fuel pipe has been collected in a drip tray under
the boiler furnace. The oil is suddenly ignited by a backflash from the boiler burner. You are in the boiler
room and you may chose among various extinguishers. Which one can you use? ",
new String[]{"Powder extinguisher","CO2 extinguisher","Any of the mentioned extinguishers","Water
extinguish"},2));

questions.add(new question("Which of the following items shall be included in each fire drill? ",
new String[]{"Checking the operation of fire doors","Checking closure mechanism for all air ventilators
and other openings to accommodation, engine rooms and cargo spaces","Checking the operation of
watertight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and relevant communication equipment","Checking the fire
wires"},2));

questions.add(new question("A pan on the galley stove containing oil catches fire, which of the
following should NOT be used on this type of fire? ",
new String[]{"Cover pan with fire blanket and switch of heat source. ","Raise the alarm, close galley
door and wait for the fire teams to arrive. ","Cover pan with lid and switch of heat source. ","Use water
extinguisher to put out the fire. "},3));

questions.add(new question("*The smoke detector (fire indicator) indicates a fire in a cargo hold
loaded with general cargo; this is immediately followed by a heavy smell of fire. What action should be
taken first? ",
new String[]{"Inspect the scene before deciding the method to be used for fire-fighting","Start the fire
pumps, open the hatches and start fighting the fire with fire hoses","Close the ventilation system and
other openings to the hold in order to choke the fire","Use the ship's central gas-extinguishing system to
put out the fire"},2));

questions.add(new question("For ideal synchronising, the phase angle difference between the
incomer e.m.f. and the busbar voltage should be: ",
new String[]{"30° behind","90° lag","0°","30° ahead"},2));

questions.add(new question("After successful synchronising the kW and kVar loading are respectively
transferred by the following controls: ",
new String[]{"Speed governor and load power factor","Voltage regulator and synchroscope","Speed
governor and voltage regulator","Current regulator and voltage regulator"},2));

questions.add(new question("Which method is best for determining earth failure on a 24 VDC power
supply? ",
new String[]{"A mA-meter","A lamp, (0-50 mA) and a mA-meter in series. ","A digital V-meter. ","A
megger-tester"},1));

questions.add(new question("You are paralleling two alternators and the pointer of the
synchronoscope slowly stops rotating and remains stopped in one position before the circuit breaker is
closed. This would indicate: ",
new String[]{"The incoming alternator is in phase with the switchboard, but the frequency is not the
same","The synchronoscope is not functioning properly and should be checked","The frequency of the
incoming alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard","The voltage of the incoming
alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard"},2));

questions.add(new question("Temperature sensors may be marked T 802. What does it mean? ",
new String[]{"802 ohm at 20° C","100 ohm at 20° C","20 ohm at 100° C","20 ohm at 802° C"},0));

questions.add(new question("The figures show a graphical symbol for a particular electronic

component and a typical working characteristic for the same component. Which component? ",
new String[]{"Zener diode","Field effect transistor","Tunnel diode","Triac"},3));

questions.add(new question("An earth fault exists on the blue line of a 100 A bilge pump circuit. A
second earth fault occurs on the yellow line of a 10 A ventilation fan circuit. The likely outcome is that: ",
new String[]{"A short circuit occurs between earth faults and the ventilation fan fuse blows","A short
circuit occurs between earth fault and the bilge pump fuse blows","An open circuit occurs between
earth fault and both motors trip out","Both motors trip out on overload"},0));

questions.add(new question("What has to be done before the central gas extinguishing system is used
on a fire in engine rooms, cargo holds or other confined spaces? ",
new String[]{"Stop all engines","All openings to the compartment must be closed","Close down
boilers","Make sure that the compartment has been evacuated"},3));

questions.add(new question("*Where would you find out which fire sections are enclosed by "A" or
"B" class divisions? ",
new String[]{"On the general arrangement plan","On the capacity plan","On the fire control plans","All
the mentioned alternatives"},2));
questions.add(new question("What is the definition of DEAD BAND? ",
new String[]{"A missing electrical signal. ","The change in the output signal produced by a certain
change in the input signal. ","The largest difference in the output signal for the same change in the input
signal. ","The change needed in the input signal to produce a change in the output signal. "},3));

questions.add(new question("What is the general requirement for the closing mechanisms of the
inlets and outlets of all the ventilation systems? ",
new String[]{"Only a manually closing mechanism is allowed","Closing must be possible from outside
the spaces being ventilated","An automatic closure for each section protected by a fire detection and
alarm system must be provided","Closing must be remotely controlled from the central fire control
panel"},1));

questions.add(new question("Wheatstone resistance bridge is often used for measuring resistances in

for instance Pt 100 temperature sensors or strain gauges. This figure is such a bridge. What is the
requirement for balance of such a bridge. i.e. the current through the meter i(m) = 0. ",
new String[]{"R1 / R4 = R2 / R3","R1 / R2 = R3 / R4","R1 * R3 = R2 * R4","R1+ R3 = R2+ R4"},1));

questions.add(new question("With two alternators operating in parallel at 75% load capacity, one
trips without any warning. What is the first action that should be taken? ",
new String[]{"Check the circuit breaker of the tripped alternator","Start and connect the emergency
alternator","Restart the tripped alternator immediately","Trip/stop all nonessential loads that are
connected to the switchboard"},3));

questions.add(new question("What is typical for a continuous control system",

new String[]{"The output signal is equal to the input signal","It is possible to predict the control
mathematicallyIt is possible to predict the control mathematically","It is not possible to have a stable
process","The control valve will always be changing position"},1));

questions.add(new question("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?
",
new String[]{"Differential amplifier","Push-pull amplifier","Common emitter amplifier","Darlington
connection amplifier"},0));

questions.add(new question("A three phase alternator is connected singularly to the main

switchboard. The switchboard instruments show 440 Volts/950 amperes. With a power factor of 0.8
what will be the kW load? ",
new String[]{"905 kW","334.4 kW","579.2 kW","522.5 kW"},2));

questions.add(new question("Due to failure of one of the carbon brushes the excitation voltage is lost
on one alternator that is operating in parallel. Will that alternator then: ",
new String[]{"Try to take all the load and so trip the main circuit breaker","Continue to share the active
load (kW) but have very high reactive load (kVAR) ","Overload due to reduced voltage output and
increased current","Completely loose its share of the load causing the auxiliary engine to speed up"},3));
questions.add(new question("In a cascade control system, what is the correct mode of the slave
controller during normal operation",
new String[]{"The slave controller can be in any mode","The slave controller shall be in remote
mode","The slave controller shall be in auto mode","he slave controller shall be in manual mode"},1));

questions.add(new question("The presence of smoke represents one of the greatest dangers in the
fire fighting. Why? ",
new String[]{"It reduces the visibility, provokes panic, is irritating and may be toxic","It hinders
communications, causes burns, and provoke panics","It only reduces visibility and is very hot
It refrains the equipment from setting out the fire, and is irritating"},1));

questions.add(new question("Which electronic component or system of components is this graphical

symbol illustrating: ",
new String[]{"Operational amplifier","Electronic counter","Flip-flop","Cathode ray tube"},0));

questions.add(new question("How does low expansion foam act as an extinguishing agent when
dealing with oil fires? ",
new String[]{"By smothering only","By cooling only","By smothering and also providing some
cooling","The heat from the fire causes the foam to produce an inert gas which gradually extinguishes
the fire. "},1));

questions.add(new question("Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire?
",
new String[]{"Call the Chief Officer","All possible fire-fighting equipment is brought to the
scene","Extinguishing attempt is started immediately","All fire-fighting teams are organized as soon as
possible"},2));

II.
questions.add(new question("This circuit consists of two resistances, R1 = 6 ohm and R2 = 12 ohm ,
connected in series. Calculate the equivalent resistance R(S) of the two resistances. ",
new String[]{"R(S) =18 ohm","R(S) =1,5 ohm","R(S) = 2 ohm","R(S) = 4 ohm"},0));

questions.add(new question("Whilst in the engine room you hear the CO2 release alarm, what action,
if any, should you take? ",
new String[]{"As CO2 cannot kill you, secure your present work, then quietly proceed out of the engine
room","Take no action as it is probably someone testing the system, as the fire alarm has not been
sounded and the engine room is not on fire","Leave the engine room as quickly as possible, closing all
doors behind you","Proceed to the engine control room and call the bridge for further instructions"},2));

questions.add(new question("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? ",
new String[]{"2,0 Bar. ","0,8 Bar. ","1,3 Bar. ","0,5 Bar. "},2));

questions.add(new question("The circuit symbol is a full-wave bridge rectifier. Which electronic

component will you connect between 'a' and 'b' in order to obtain reduced ripple voltage to the load RL.
",
new String[]{"Resistance","Capacitor","Inductive reactor","Zener diode"},1));
questions.add(new question("If you alter the field excitation voltage of one alternator operating in
parallel, this will cause change in that alternators: ",
new String[]{"Frequency","None of the mentioned alternatives","Active load (kW) ","Reactive load
(kVAR) "},3));

questions.add(new question("The range of a transducer is 0-200 bar. The standard output signal is 4-
20 mA. What is the output signal when the process value is 100 bar?
new String[]{"12 mA",","24 mA","10 mA","4 mA"},0));

questions.add(new question("What is a ZENER BARRIER? ",

new String[]{"A zener barrier is a device used for speed regulation on electric motors. ","A zener barrier
is a device that allows the current to pass only one direction. ","A zener barrier is a diode bridge used in
rectifiers. ","A zener barrier is a unit made to obtain intrinsically safety in installations for
instrumentation in hazardous areas. "},3));

questions.add(new question("What is the signal we measure from a NiCr/Ni thermocouple? ",

new String[]{"Ohm. ","mA. ","mV. ","Watt"},0));

questions.add(new question("*What is the correct procedure to extinguish a soot fire in the exhaust
boiler? ",
new String[]{"Stop the engine and let the fire burn out by itself","Reduce speed and use soot blowers if
some are fitted","Stop the engine and use the CO2 fixed fire-extinguishing system","Increase speed or
continue full speed"},1));

questions.add(new question("Why is it important that a transmitter has been correctly installed at the
correct place",
new String[]{"The control system is depending on the best possible process signal","It is important to
have easy access to the transmitter for maintenance","Can be installed anywhere in the piping
system","It must be easy to observe for troubleshooting"},0));

questions.add(new question("Which of the following parameters will result in oscillation",

new String[]{"Too long I-time","Too short D-time","Too high amplification","Temperature change"},2));

questions.add(new question("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? ",
new String[]{"AND gate","NOR gate","NAND gate","OR gate"},1));

questions.add(new question("Which of the following measurements will include a D/P transmitter in

the control-loop",
new String[]{"Smoke indication","Pressure","Temperature","Oil mist"},1));

questions.add(new question("Can a ZENER BARRIER be installed in an hazardous area? ",

new String[]{"No, as only the output from the barrier is intrinsically safe this is not allowed. ","Yes,
that's what the zener barrier is made for. ","Only if properly marked for such installation. ","Only in
equipment operating on very low voltage. "},0));

questions.add(new question("What will be the probably outcome if the amplification is set to high on
the controller",
new String[]{"The process response will be very slow","The process will oscillate and get out of
control","Nothing","The set-point will change"},1));

questions.add(new question("For two generators running in parallel, their share of additional load
(kW) will be determined by the: ",
new String[]{"The temperature difference between the generator rotors","Voltage droop setting on
each AVR","The power factor af the additional load","Governor droop settings on each prime
mover"},3));

questions.add(new question("When tuning a cascade control system, where do you start",

new String[]{"The slave controller with the master controller in manual mode","The master
controller","Both at the same time","The slave controller with the master controller in auto mode"},0));

questions.add(new question("The automatic voltage regulator is used to control the output voltage of
the alternator at varying load conditions by: ",
new String[]{"Supplying variable current to compounding and no load transformers in the alternator
stator winding circuit","All of the mentioned alternatives","Varying the excitation field strength by
regulating excitation voltage/current","Regulating the voltage signal to the engine governor to regulate
the speed to the desired load condition"},2));

questions.add(new question("Temperature sensors of all types are normally mounted in a well, or

pocket, when used in pipelines. Why? ",
new String[]{"Allow removal of the sensor also when liquid is flowing in the pipe. ","Suppress electro-
magnetic interference between liquid in the pipe and the sensor. ","Avoid electric current flowing from
the sensor to the liquid. ","Decrease the temperature gradient between the liquid and the sensor. "},0));

questions.add(new question("*The correct order of actions to be taken in a fire emergency, should

be…",
new String[]{"Evaluation of the situation, confinement of fire, rescue and life-saving,
extinction","Evaluation of the situation, rescue and life-saving, confinement of fire, extinction, then feed
back on the emergency","Extinction, evaluation of the situation, confinement of fire, rescue and life-
saving","Extinction, confinement of fire, feed back on the emergency, rescue and life-saving, then
evaluation of the situation"},1));

questions.add(new question("Where do we find information regarding fire extinguishers, fire doors,

remotes release buttons, fire equipment etc. onboard a ship? ",
new String[]{"The ship's drawings","The engine log book","On the bridge","The ship's fire plan. "},3));

questions.add(new question("What is static amplifying",

new String[]{"Change in input signal times change in output signal","Change in output signal divided by
change in input signal","Change in input signal divided by change in output signal","Corresponding
change in signals"},1));

questions.add(new question("What is the requirement as regards stopping arrangements for power

ventilation of accommodation spaces, cargo compartments, machinery spaces, service spaces and
control stations? ",
new String[]{"Ventilation must stop automatically whenever the ship's fixed fire detection and alarm
system is activated","Ventilation must be capable of being stopped from an easily accessible position
outside the space being served","Ventilation must be remotely controlled from a central fire control
panel","Only a manually operated stopping arrangement is allowed"},1));

questions.add(new question("Which of the following extinguishers should NOT be used on an

electrical fire? ",
new String[]{"Halon extinguisher","Water extinguisher","Dry powder extinguisher","CO2
extinguisher"},1));

questions.add(new question("When 3 phase alternators are operating in parallel, it is very important

that the reactive load is evenly shared so that the total alternator loads are evenly shared. If the total
alternator load is the vector sum of active and reactive loads, which side of the vector diagram shown
represents the reactive load? ",
new String[]{" (X) ","None of the mentioned alternatives","Either (X) or (Y) "," (Y) "},3));

questions.add(new question("In case of a fire in engine rooms, cargo holds or other confined spaces,
what has to be done before the central gas extinguishing system is used? ",
new String[]{"Stop all engines","Disconnect all non-emergency circuits from the main switchboard","If
any, open all bottom ventilation inlets and outlets to the compartment","Make sure that the
compartment has been evacuated"},3));

questions.add(new question("What is the meaning of the expression dead-band",

new String[]{"The controller will not react on a process change in a specific range","It will is not
responding to adjustment of set-point","It will take some time before the controller is reacting on a
change","It will only react in a limited time"},0));

questions.add(new question("The insulation resistance (IR) to earth of a new galley hot-plate is

measured to be 30 Mohm. When three identical hot-plates are tested together their combined IR will
be: ",
new String[]{"3 Mohm","90 Mohm","30 Mohm","10 Mohm"},3));

questions.add(new question("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: ",
new String[]{"Prevent charging of capacitive components within the automatic voltage regulator
causing false regulation when generator restarts","Prevent damage to sensitive electronic components
from high voltage tester","Protect insulation resistance tester from being damaged","Prevent operation
of automatic voltage regulator during insulation testing"},1));
questions.add(new question("The circuit symbol is a driver for a solenoid (coil) of a solenoid valve S.
What is the purpose of the diode IN 4002 connected in parallel to the solenoid S? ",
new String[]{"Blocking for +15V to the emitter of the transistor 2N5194","Blocking inductive kick from
the solenoid","Open for current flow between the operational amplifier and the transistor
2N5194","Making voltage drop of approximate 0.5V between the operational amplifier and the
transistor 2N5194"},1));

questions.add(new question("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? ",
new String[]{"Hysteresis","Threshold","Dead band","Resolution"},0));

questions.add(new question("This is a simplified block diagram of a dc generator and its voltage

regulator. Find the value of the feedback constant H if the reference VR is a 45-Volt battery and the
terminal voltage Vt is to be 250 Volt. ",
new String[]{"H = - 0.178","H = - 11.1","H = 0.55","H = 5.5"},0));

questions.add(new question("Thermistor will typically have",

new String[]{"Inaccurate measurement","Relatively non linear characteristic","Variable
reliability","Relatively linear characteristic"},3));

questions.add(new question("On the galley stove, a pan containing oil catches fire, which of the
following should NOT be used on this type of fire? ",
new String[]{"Raise the alarm, close the galley doors and wait for the fire team to arrive","Use a water
extinguisher to put out the fire","Cover the pan with a fire blanket and switch off the heat
source","Cover the pan with a lid and switch off the heat source"},1));

III.
questions.add(new question("Which cell voltage will you supply for trickle charging of a lead acid
battery? ",
new String[]{"2.15 V","2.5 V","1.2 V","2.0 V"},0));

questions.add(new question("What is the meaning of the abbreviation PCB",

new String[]{"Positive Current Biased","Power Control Bridge","Positive Colour Board","Printed Circuit
Board"},3));

questions.add(new question("The figure shows a silicon controlled rectifier with a RC circuit

connected in parallel. RC circuit is often used in such connection. For which purpose? ",
new String[]{"Obtain current resonance","Measuring the current through the SCR","Protect the SCR
against damage caused by high voltage spikes","Delay the ignition of the SCR"},2));

questions.add(new question("Which of the following should NOT be used on an electrical fire? ",
new String[]{"Dry powder extinguisher. ","Water extinguisher. ","Halon extinguisher","CO2
extinguisher. "},1));

questions.add(new question("Check-synchroniser equipment is often installed to: ",

new String[]{"Allow auto-synchronising to take place","Ensure fair equal sharing between
generators","Permit faster paralleling"," Prevent manual synchronising outside permitted limits"},3));

questions.add(new question("Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship and fire
drills do not correspond to present regulations? ",
new String[]{"On all international voyages, except short voyages, muster of passengers shall take place
within 24 hours after embarkation","Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one abandon
ship drill and one fire drill every month","A training manual shall be provided in each crew messroom
and recreation room or in each crew cabin","On all short international voyages, muster of passengers
shall take place as soon as possible after departure"},3));

questions.add(new question("What is an analogous signal? ",

new String[]{"A measure for electric current. ","A measure for voltage. ","A stable electric signal. ","A
variable electric signal. "},3));

questions.add(new question("For which of the following systems would you install a PID-controller",
new String[]{"Gas measurement","Pressure-control","Temperature-control","Flow-control"},2));

questions.add(new question("This is a parallel L-C circuit with curve showing frequency- impedance
characteristics. Which of the formulas A to D will you utilize for determining the resonant frequency f? ",
new String[]{"fo = 1 / (sqrt (1 - LC)) ","f o = 1 / (2 sqrt (L/C) ) ","fo = 1 / (sqrt (1 - LC)) ","fo = sqrt (L/C) /
C"},1));

questions.add(new question("When at sea, you discover that the bilges in the engine room have a
large quantity of oil residues floating around. What action should you take? ",
new String[]{"Apply foam to the bilges to minimise the risk of fire","Open the overboard valve and
immediately start the bilge pump in order to draw these residues away from the bilges","Start the fire
pump","Notify Chief Engineer, find cause of leakage, remedy the leakage and then immediately start to
clean the bilges"},3));

questions.add(new question("What is an I/P Transducer? ",

new String[]{"A transducer that is inverting a pressure signal. ","A transducer that increase a pressure
signal which is too low to give the desired effect. ","A transducer that converts a pressure to a
proportional electric signal. ","A transducer that converts a known electric current to a pressure
proportional to the current. "},3));

questions.add(new question("Thermocouples are often used for measuring temperatures. Which of

the following descriptions are valid for a thermocouple? ",
new String[]{"A semi-conductor device that exhibits a negative coefficient of resistance with
temperature. ","A quartz crystal that changes its resonant frequency with temperature. ","A junction
between two dissimilar metals generates a small voltage. ","A resistance device that exhibits a positive
coefficient of resistance with temperature. "},2));

questions.add(new question("What is the meaning of split-range",

new String[]{"On-Off control","Several controllers are connected to the same control-valve","Several
control-loops for the same range","Several control-valves are connected to the same controller"},3));
questions.add(new question("What is a typical problem when it is something wrong with the span of
an instrument",
new String[]{"100% output is accurate, but Zero-point is wrong","Linearity problems","Zero-point is
accurate, but 100% input is not giving 100% output","Zero-point and 100% are correct, but not
50%"},2));

questions.add(new question("What is typical for a P(proportional)-controller",

new String[]{"It will always be a deviation between the set-point and the process value","Simple
maintenance","Very stable control","Very reliable control and easy installation"},0));

IV.

questions.add(new question("What do you understand by the expression Slave Controller",

new String[]{"The secondary controller in a cascade control system","The controller is following a pre-
set control sequens","Feed water controller","The controller is always working hard"},0));

questions.add(new question("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. ",
new String[]{"R(S) =18 ohm","R(S) = 2 ohm","R(S) =1,5 ohm","R(S)= 4 ohm"},0));

questions.add(new question("When you are calibrating an instrument what is the most common first
step in the procedure (consult the manual) ",
new String[]{"Adjustment of linearity","Adjustment of Zero-point and span","Adjustment of
span","Adjustment of range"},1));

V.
questions.add(new question("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? ",
new String[]{"G = R * I","G = I / R","G = 1 / R","G = 2 R"},2));

questions.add(new question("*Which of the following action must imperatively be carried out before
the central gas extinguishing system is used on a fire in engine rooms, cargo holds or other confined
spaces? ",
new String[]{"Close down boilers","Stop all engines except for the emergency source of electrical
power","Make sure that all openings to the compartment must be closed","Make sure that the
compartment has been evacuated"},3));

questions.add(new question("In the diagram below we want to verify the resistance of the PT100
sensor. What is the correct calculation? ",
new String[]{"3R(Pt100) = R1 + R2","R(Pt100) = R1 - R2","R(Pt100) = R1 x R2","R(Pt100) = R1 : R2"},1));

questions.add(new question("Prior to synchronising, the generator voltage and frequency are

respectively controlled by: ",
new String[]{"Synchroscope and speed governor","Speed governor and load power factor","AVR and
speed governor","Voltmeter and frequency meter"},2));
questions.add(new question("The maximum current that a 15 Volt, 3 Watt Zenerdiode can handle
without damage is",
new String[]{"0.2 A","20 A","0.5 A","0.45 A"},0));

questions.add(new question("This block diagram illustrates an elementary control system. What do

we call such system in general? ",
new String[]{"Schmitt trigger","Feed forward system","Closed loop feed back system","Open loop feed
back system"},2));

questions.add(new question("What is the meaning of “remote mode” related to a slave controller",

new String[]{"The slave controller receives the set-point from the output signal of the master
controller","The slave controller can be in any mode of operation","The slave controller can be tuned
from the engine control room","The slave controller can be tuned by a hand carried remote
controller"},0));

questions.add(new question("Which type instrument is shown on this picture? ",

new String[]{"Digital manometer","Electric Contact manometer","Differential pressure
manometer","Vacuum type manometer"},1));

VI.
questions.add(new question("The diagram is a calibration diagram for a pressure gauge. What do you
call the slope of the calibration curve? ",
new String[]{"Off-set","Sensitivity","Repeatability","Hysteresis"},1));

questions.add(new question("What is the influence of the I (integration) function of a controller",

new String[]{"It will try to reduce the deviation between set-point and process value","Easy to change
set-point","Very quick control","It will slow down the control system"},0));

questions.add(new question("What is dynamic amplifying",

new String[]{"Amplitude of input signal divided by amplitude of output signal","Amplitude of output
signal divided by amplitude of input signal","Corresponding change in signals","Variable amplifying"},1));

questions.add(new question("What do you understand by the expression Master Controller",

new String[]{"The best possible control system","The Captain’s controller","State of the art
controller","The primary controller in a cascade control system"},3));