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Marine Electro Technology 1
MEO CLASS IV PART-B

MARINE ELECTRO TECHNOLOGY
WRITTEN QUESTION BANK
1. Which of the following statements is true concerning a poly-phase synchronous

propulsion motor?
A. The motor is started as an induction motor.
B. Resistance is gradually added to the rotor circuit.
C. The starting current is held below the rated current.
D. The field winding is energized for starting purposes only.
ANS: A
2. When reading electrical motor controller diagrams, it helps to know that _____
A. current paths in the control circuit are drawn as heavy lines and in the power circuit as
lighter lines
B. current paths in the power circuit are drawn as heavy lines and in control circuit as lighter
lines
C. circuits subject to 500 volts or greater are drawn as heavy lines and below 500 volts as
lighter lines
D. circuits subject to 500volts or greater are drawn as light lines and below 500 volts as
heavy
ANS: B
3. Alternating current circuits develop resistance, inductance and capacitance. The

inductance of a coil is expressed in
A. ohms B. mhos C. henrys D. farads
ANS: C
4. Large cable sizes are formed as individual conductors that may be comprised of several
smaller strands to
A. obtain the flexibility required for easy handling
B. reduce the overall weight of the wire run
C. reduce the number of supports needed for a horizontal overhead run
D. all of the above

ANS: A
5. Which of the following is having Di-Electric Constant 80?

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A. Air B. water C. Mica D. Castor oil
ANS: B
6. Where a thermal-acting breaker is required to be used in an area of unusually high, low,

or constantly fluctuating temperatures, an ambient compensating element must be used.
This element consists of a
A. cylindrical spring on the contact arm
B. conical spring on the contact arm
C. second bimetal element
D. second electromagnet
ANS: C
7. Which of the following precautions should you take when securing propulsion generators
and motors for an extended period of time?
A. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their contacts and circulate air through the units.
B. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their contacts and discharge carbon dioxide into
the units to keep them dry.
C. Lift the brushes from commutator collector rings and use the built-in heater to prevent
moisture accumulation.
D. Lift the brushes from commutator collector rings and circulate cool dry air through the
units.
ANS: C
8. The direction of magnetic flux changes when the direction of current is reversed.
a. True
b. False
ANS: A
9. In a Transistor (If Multi choice add option A)
A. PNP and NPN are two basic types

B. Emitter, Collector and Base are the basic Elements.
C. Collector separates Base and Emitter
D. Emitter separates Base and Collector
ANS: B
12. If a Motor is not rotating in the E/R, you will carry out the following Checks (multiple choice,
3 Questions of same type but Options were different)
A. Check for the isolation

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B. Rotate the Coupling with your hand

C. Check for the Circuit breaker
D. Remove the fuses
E Look for the Overload Trip
F. Visually inspect the motor terminals
G. Visually Inspect the Starter Terminals
H. Carry out Infinite Resistance Test
ANS: ALL
14. Arrange the following in Increasing Order of their Doping Strength.

A. Collector, Emitter, Base
B. Base, Collector, Emitter
C. Emitter, Base, Collector
D. Emitter, Collector, Collector Base, Collector, Base
ANS: B
15. Which of the listed precautions should be taken when cleaning the internals of a motor with
compressed air?
A. Open the machine on both ends so as to allow the air and dust to escape.
B. Be certain that the circuit breaker is opened and tagged on the feeder panel.
C. Be certain that the air is clean and as dry as possible.
D. Ensure that the fuse in the motor is removed
ANS: A B & C
16. A molded-case breaker provides protection against short-circuits by using a/an

A. Shading coil.
B. Arc quencher.
C. Electromagnet.
D. Holding coil.
ANS: C
17. PN diode advantage over vacuum diode?

(a)Longer Life,
b) No warm up time
c) Less delicate
d) All of the above
ANS: D
22. Time delayed or delayed action-type fuses are designed to _____________.
(A) Prevent grounds in branch circuits

(B) prevent opens in motor circuits
(C) permit momentary overloads without melting
(D) guard lighting and electronic circuits
ANS: C
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23. Silicon diodes designed for a specific reverse breakdown voltage, become useful as an
electronic power supply voltage regulator, called _____________
(A) Tunnel diodes

(B) hot-carrier diodes
(C) compensating diodes
(D) Zener diodes
ANS: D
24. Which of the following statements best describes the material known as varnished cambric?
(A) Felted asbestos sealed with varnish.

(B) Cotton cloth coated with insulating varnish.
(C) Rubber insulation coated with a layer of tin.
(D) Paper impregnated with mineral oil, specially wrapped with nonmetallic tape, and
coated with varnish.
ANS: B
25. A synchronous motor maintains synchronism with the rotating field because
(A) Field strength varies directly with rotors lIp

(B) DC current applied to the rotor coils causes the rotor magnets to lock in with the rotating
flux of the stator
(C) the stator poles are dragged around due to the flux created by the excitation current
(D) the stator flux rotates in the opposite direction
ANS: B
26. The part of a fuse that melts and opens the circuit is made of
(A) Copper and antimony

(B) Steel and Babbitt
(C) Aluminum or beryllium alloy
(D) Zinc or an alloy of tin and lead
ANS: D
27. The apparent power in inductive circuit
A. True power
B. Lead
C. Inductive
D. Reactive
ANS: D
29. If current reverses, the magnetic field also reverses; true (or) false
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a. TRUE
b. FALSE
ANS: B
33. Which of the listed precautions should take while cleaning poly phase motor internals with
compressed air? (Multiple ans)
A. Open the machine as both ends so as to allow the dust to escape
B. Be certain that the circuit breaker is opened, tagged as the feeder panel
C. Be certain that air is clean and as dry as possible
D. Ensure that the fuse is removed
ANS: A B & C
34. Which of the following capacitor is having highest dielectric constant?

A. Air gap
B. Glass
C. Paper
D. Polyester
ANS: B
35. A delayed action fuse is most frequently used in which of the listed circuit?
A. Lighting circuit
B. Motor circuit
C. Electrical heater
D. Padar circuit
ANS: B
36. The current in a semiconductor is produced by
A. Electrons
B. Neutrons
C. Protons
D. Holes
ANS: A & D
37. If an intrinsic semiconductor is doped with a very small amount of boron then the extrinsic
semiconductor set formed, the no. of electrons and holes will
A. Both decreases
B. Increase and decrease
C. Both increases
D. Decrease and increase
ANS: D
39. When the current through the coil of an electromagnet is reversed, the direction of magnetic
field also reversed
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
ANS: A
40. A poly phase motor driving an engine room pump fails to start, when trying to identify the
cause of failure, which of the following steps are applicable. (Multiple choice)
A. Visually examine the motor for open circuit fault
B. visually examine the starter for open circuit fault
C. Reverse the direction of current for its working
D. Perform the infinite resistance test
ANS: A B & D
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41. Which of the following physical character does around rotor induction motor possess that
squirrel cage motor does not
A. Slip rings
B. End rings
C. A centrifugal clutch
D. End plates
ANS: A
42. Which of the following conditions will occur when solenoid coil burns out of a cargo winch
with an electrical brake.
A. The brake will be set by spring force.
B. The motor will over speed and burns out
C. The load suspended by the cargo boom will fail
D. Nothing will happen; the winch will continue to operate normally
ANS: A
43. A low voltage protection circuit is used in electric motor starting equipment to
A. Trip circuit contractor when the motor over speed due to low voltage
B. Trip circuit contractor when the motor develops short circuit due to low voltage
C. Allows the motor to restart automatically on restoration of voltage without manual
resetting
D. Prevent motor from restarting automatically
ANS: D
44. Determine the order of doping in transistor (from high to low)
A. collector, base, emitter
B. Emitter, collector, base
C. Base, emitter, collector
D. collector, emitter, base
ANS: B
45. The opposition to the magnetic lines of force in magnetic is called
A. Resistance
B. Reluctance
C. Impedance
D. Inductance
ANS: B
46. Factors varies potential of a PN junction depend on (multiple ans)
A. Type of semiconductor material
B. Amount of doping
C. Temperature
D. None
ANS: A B & C
48. A poly phase motor driving engine room pumps fails to start, checks
A. Insulation is open
B. No restriction for movement of motor /pump
C. Check overload relay trip
D. Battery fully charged
ANS: A B & C
49. Poly phase motor fails to start, precautions to take before checking
A. Isolate motor
B. Remove fuse
C. Post caution sign
D. Ensure starter/motor terminals are live
ANS: A B & C
50. Which of the following statement is true (*)
A.PNP & NPN are different transistors
B. Emitter, base and collector are basic elements
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C. Base separates, emitter, collector

ANS: A B & C
51. Purpose of silicon control rectifier (*Multiple choice)
A. A.C to D.C convertor
B. High voltage stand
ANS: A & B
52. Generator paralleling
A. Incoming generator freq is less than bus bar frequency
B. Incoming generator frequency is greater than
ANS: B
54. The induced voltage across a stationary conductor in a steady magnetic field is zero. (*)
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
ANS: A
55. Which of the listed devices is used to measure pressure and convert it to an electrical signal?
A. -Transducer
B. -Reducer
C. -Transformer
D. Rectifier
ANS: A
56. In three phase electrical equipment, the immediate action in the event of fuse blowing in one
of the phases would be
a. to replace with a fuse of correct rating
b. to replace fuses on all three phases
c. to try to repair the fuse
d. to investigate the fault that led to blowing the fuse
ANS: D
57. Which of the capacity has dielectric constant of 1.0000?
Dielectric material is one that reduces the electrostatic force when placed between charges.
a. air gap = 1.006
b. vacuum
c. water
d. electrolytes
ANS: B
59. A poly-phase motor driving an engine room pump fails to start. When trying to identify the
cause of failure, which of the following steps are applicable? (Multi choice)
A. Visually examine motor for open circuit faults.
B. Visually examine starter for open circuit faults.
C. Reverse the direction of electrical supply to check if it works.
D. Perform the infinite resistance test.
ANS: A B & D
60. Tightly knit metal braid wire can be used with a printed circuit board when
A. Conductor flexibility is required
B. De-soldering components in the circuit
C. Electrically produced magnetic fluxes would cause inaccuracies in adjacent components
D. Reactance in the circuit must be kept to a minimum
ANS: B
61. Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon controlled rectifier?
A. To provide DC power for a main propulsion motor.
B. For use as a voltage reference diode.
C. For sensing flame in an automated burner.
D. To eliminate power supply hum.
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ANS: A
62. When paralleling an AC generator with live bus bars, which of the following precautions are
applicable? (Multi choice)
A. Generator frequency should be slightly lower than bus bar frequency
B. Generator frequency should be slightly higher than bus bar frequency
C. Generator voltage should be in phase with bus bar voltage
D. Generator voltage should be out of phase with bus bar voltage
ANS: B & C
63. For leading power factor circuits, which of the following can be used?
A. Shunt Capacitors only
B. Shunt Reactors only
C. Either Shunt Capacitors or Shunt Reactors
D. Neither Shunt Capacitors nor Shunt Reactors
ANS: B
64. A fuse that blows often should be replaced only with a fuse of
A. the recommended current and voltage rating
B. higher current and voltage rating
C. higher current and lower voltage rating
D. lower current and higher voltage rating
ANS: A
65. Brushless generators are designed to operate without the use of
A. brushes
B. slip rings
C. commutators
D. all of the above
ANS: D
66. Fuses placed in series with a thermal trip type circuit breaker are used for
A. Time-delay protection
B. Short-circuit protection
C. Short duration surge protection
D. Sustained overload protection
ANS: B
67. In what range of voltages is the transistor in the linear region of its operation?
A. 0 < VCE < 0.7 V
B. 0.7 < VCE < 1.4 V
C. 0.7 < VCE < VCE (max)
D. 0 < VCE < VCE (max)
ANS: C
68. The greatest detrimental effect on idle electrical equipment, such as cargo pump motors, is
the
A. Loss of residual magnetism.
B. Absorption of moisture in the insulation.
C. Insulation varnish flaking.
D. Dirt collecting on the windings.
ANS: B
69. Ammeters and voltmeters used in sinusoidal AC power systems indicate which of the
following values of the wave forms measured?
A. Peak value
B. Root-mean-square value
C. Average value
D. Maximum value
ANS: B
70. Which of the following statements concerning analog and digital devices are correct?
A. The variables in digital systems are fixed quantities and the variables in analog systems
are continuous quantities.
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B. There are no basic differences between the two systems.

C. Analog devices are superior in accuracy compared to digital devices.
D. Operations in a digital device are performed simultaneously.
ANS: A
71. While starting a main propulsion synchronous motor, the ammeter pegs out at maximum
and then returns to the proper value after synchronization. This indicates that the
A. Motor has started properly.
B. Field windings are grounded.
C. Slip rings are dirty.
D. Power transmission cables are grounded.
ANS: A
72. When the current through the coil of an electromagnet reverses, the direction of the magnetic
field also reverses.
a. True
b. False
ANS: A
73. A magnetic blowout coil in a DC motor controller contact or functions to
A. Open contact rapidly.
B. Reduce contact wear.
C. Adjust opening spring tension.
D. Provide "snap-action" in the contactor.
ANS: B
74. In a PNP transistor, the p-regions are
A. Emitter and Base
B. Base and Collector
C. Emitter and Collector
D. Emitter, Base and Collector
ANS: C
76. In refer compressor what are the readings we are entering in logbook
A. S.W temp
B. S.W Pressure
C. Condenser temp
D. Condenser leak
ANS: A B & C
79. With reference to a Data Logger for a refrigeration system, which of the following
parameters should be monitored?
A. Room temperature.
B. Liquid Line temperature.
C. Recharge temperature.
D. Solenoid valve operation.
ANS: A B & D
80. With reference to a Data Logger for a refrigeration system, which of the following
parameters should be monitored?
A. Sea water temperature and pressure.
B. Condensing temperature
C. Refrigerant leakage
D. Evaporating temperature
ANS: A B & D
81. AC circuits possess characteristics of resistance, inductance, and capacitance. The capacitive
reactance of a circuit is expressed in
A. ohms
B. mhos
C. henrys
D. farads
ANS: A
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82. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in____________.

(A) series with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(B) parallel with the load and in series with the meter movement
(C) parallel with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(D) series with the load and in series with the meter movement
ANS: A
83. Brushless generators are designed to operate without the use of ___________.
(E) brushes
(F) slip rings
(G) commutators
(H) all of the above
ANS: D
84. Which of the following physical characteristics does a wound-rotor induction motor
possess that a squirrel cage motor does not?
(A) Slip rings

(B) End rings
(C) A centrifugal switch
(D) End plates
ANS: A
85. The current at which a magnetic-type overload relay tends to trip may be decreased
by raising the plunger further in to the magnetic circuit of the relay. This
action_________.
(A) reduces magnetic pull on the plunger and requires more current to trip the relay
(B) reduces magnetic pull on the plunger and requires less current to trip the relay
(C) increases magnetic pull on the plunger and requires more current to trip the relay
(D) increases magnetic pull on the plunger and requires less current to trip the relay
ANS: D
86. Protection against sustained overloads occurring in molded-case circuit breakers is
provided by a/an _________.
(A) over voltage release
(B) thermal acting trip
(C) thermal overload relay
(D) current overload relay
ANS: B
87. Which of the listed logic gates is considered to be a BASIC building block (basic logic
gate) used in logic diagrams?
(A) NAND
(B) OR
(C) NOR
(D) All of the above.
ANS: B
88. When choosing a battery for a particular application, major consideration should be
given to the battery's
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(A) amp-hour capacity

(B) terminal polarity
(C) stability under charge
(D) ambient temperature rise
ANS: A
89. The rated temperature rise of an electric motor is the _____________.
(A) average temperature at any given latitude

(B) normal temperature rises above the standard ambient temperature at rated load
(C) average temperature rises due to resistance at 10% overload
(D) permissible difference in the ambienttemperature of the motor due to existing
weather conditions
ANS: B
90. The electrical energy necessary to transmit a person's voice over a sound-powered
telephone circuit is obtained from ____________.
(a) dry cell batteries
(b) the ship's service switchboard
(c) the emergency switchboard
(d) the speaker's voice
ANS: D
91. Local action in a nickel-cadmium battery is offset by _____________.

(a) separating the positive and negative plates with plastic spacers
(b) separating the positive and negative plates with resin impregnated spacers
(c) adding a small amount of lithium hydroxide to the electrolyte
(d) trickle charging
ANS: D
92. The freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid battery will be
_____________.
(a) higher than in a discharged battery
(b) lower than in a discharged battery
(c) the same as in a discharged battery
(d) higher than in a discharged battery, but the specific gravity will be less
ANS: B
93. Which of the following represents the accepted method of cleaning dust and foreign
particles from electrical equipment while limiting damage to electric components?
(A) Carefully wiping off the components with a soft cotton rag.
(B) Blowing a high velocity stream of compressed air rapidly across the component
(C) Using a vacuum cleaner to remove debris from the components.
(D) Using carbon tetrachloride as a cleaning solvent to clean the components.
ANS: C
94. Regarding an AC generator connected to them am electrical bus; as the electric load and
power factor vary, a corresponding change is reflected in the generator armature
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reaction. These changes in armature reaction are compensated for by the

_____________.
(A) governor speed droop setting

(B) voltage regulator
(C) balance coil
(D) phase-balance relay
ANS: B
95. In an induction motor, rotor currents are circulated in the rotor by _______
(A) slip rings and brushes

(B) an armature and brushes
(C) inductive reaction of the rotating stator field
(D) external variable resistors
ANS: C
96. An electrical device which prevents an action from occurring until all other required
conditions are met is called a /an ___________.
(A) limit
(B) monitor
(C) modulator
(D) interlock
ANS: D
97. A circuit breaker and a fuse have a basic similarity in that they both _______
(A) can be reset to energize the circuit

(B) should open the circuit when overloaded
(C) will burn out when an over current flow develops
(D) all of the above
ANS: B
98. The electrolyte in a lead-acid storage battery consists of distilled water and
_____________.
(A) hydrogen chloride

(B) calcium chloride
(C) sulfuric acid
(D) muriatic acid
ANS: C
99. The full torque electric brake on an electric cargo winch functions to _____________.
(a) act as a backup brake in the event the mechanical brake should fail
(b) automatically hold the load as soon as current to the machine is shut off
(c) automatically govern the lowering speed of the load
(d) automatically govern the hoisting speed of the load
ANS: B
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100. When troubleshooting most electronic circuits, "loading effect" can be minimized
by using a voltmeter with a/an ___________________.
(a) input impedance much greater than the impedance across which the voltage is being
measured
(b) input impedance much less than the impedance across which the voltage is being
measured
(c) sensitivity of less than 1000 ohms/volt
(d) sensitivity of more than 1000 volts/ohm
ANS: A
101. An electric tachometer receives the engine speed signal from a _______________.
(a) small generator mounted on the engine
(b) bimetallic sensing device
(c) stroboscopic sensing device
(d) vibrating reed meter generating a voltage proportionate to engine speed
ANS: A
102. A semiconductor that decreases in resistance with an increase in temperature is

known as a ___________.
(a) resistor
(b) thermistor
(c) diode
(d) thermopile
ANS: B
103. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in____________.

(a) series with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(b) parallel with the load and in series with the meter movement
(c) parallel with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
(d) series with the load and in series with the meter movement
ANS: A
104. An operating characteristic appearing on the name plates of shipboard AC motors

is _____________.
(a) the type of winding
(b) input kilowatts
(c) temperature rise
(d) locked rotor torque
ANS: C
105. Low horsepower, polyphase, induction motors can be started with full voltage by
means of ___________.
(a) compensator starters
(b) autotransformer starters
(c) across-the-line starters
(d) primary-resistor starters
ANS: C
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106. Moisture damage, as a result of condensation occurring inside of the cargo winch
master switches, can be reduced by __________________.
(a) installing a light bulb in the pedestal stand
(b) coating the switch box internals with epoxy sealer
(c) venting the switch box regularly
(d) using strip heaters inside the switch box
ANS: D
107. Where a thermal-acting breaker is required to be used in an area of unusually

high, low, or constantly fluctuating temperatures, an ambient compensating element
must be used. This element consists of a ______________.
(a) cylindrical spring on the contact arm
(b) conical spring on the contact arm
(c) second bimetal element
(d) second electromagnet
ANS: C
108. Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon controlled

rectifier?
(a) To provide DC power for a main propulsion motor.
(b) For use as a voltage reference diode.
(c) For sensing flame in an automated burner.
(d) To eliminate power supply hum.
ANS: A
109. The electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium battery is distilled water and

______________.
(a) diluted sulfuric acid
(b) potassium hydroxide
(c) lead sulfate
(d) zinc oxide
ANS: B
110. Which of the damages listed can occur to the components of a winch master
control switch, if the cover gasket becomes deteriorated?
(a) Overheating of the winch motor.
(b) Contamination of lube oil.
(c) Sparking at the winch motor brushes.
(d) Rapid corrosion of switch components.
ANS: D
111. An accidental path of low resistance, allowing passage of abnormal amount of

current is known as a/an ____________.
(a) open circuit
(b) short circuit
(c) polarized ground
(d) ground reference point
ANS: B
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112. A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the

voltmeter/ammeter method. Therefore, the meters should be connected with
_____________.
(a) both meters in series with the resistance
(b) both meters in parallel with the resistance
(c) the ammeter in series and the voltmeter in parallel with the resistance
(d) the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter in series with the resistance
ANS: C
113. SOLAS regulations state that a normal source for emergency loads and power on
a cargo vessel must be supplied from ____________.
(a) emergency generator supply to the emergency switchboard
(b) emergency generator supply to the main switchboard
(c) battery supply to the main switchboard
(d) ship's service generator via the emergency switchboard
ANS: D
114. A storage battery for an emergency lighting and power system must have the
capacity to _____________.
a. close all watertight doors twice
b. open all watertight doors four times
c. open and close all watertight doors in six consecutive cycles within a 20 second period
d. none of the above
ANS: A
115. SOLAS regulations require emergency diesel engine starting systems to have
sufficient capacity to provide power for at least ____________.
A. three continuous starting sequences
B. six consecutive cranking cycles
C. nine repeated starts under load
D. twelve cranking periods of 5 seconds
ANS: B
116. Which of the following statements is a Safety regulation concerning emergency

generator diesel engines? (SOLAS / Cargo Ship Safety Construction Rules)
A. The fuel must have a flash point not less than 750F.
B. Emergency diesel engines must be capable of operating under full load in not less than
30 seconds after cranking.
C. The starting battery must produce 12 consecutive cranking cycles.
D. Emergency diesel engines must operate satisfactorily up to a 22.50 list.
ANS: D
117. While on watch in the engine room at sea with only one ship's service shaft
generator on line, the entire plant suddenly blacks out without warning. After restoring
power, the cause for this casualty could be attributed to which of the following faults?
A. The micro switch at the generator speed trip vibrated open, allowing the main breaker to
open via the under voltage trip.
B. Someone pushed the trip button to the "shore power" breaker.
C. The main air compressor suddenly stopped.
D. The standby generator started automatically and became motorized.
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ANS: A
118. The function of a rectifier is similar to that of a _______.

(a) trap
(b) regulating valve
(c) check valve
(d) Filter
ANS: C
119. The basic control action of a magnetic amplifier depends upon _____________.
(a) variations in the load capacitance
(b) changes in inductance
(c) type of core material
(d) construction of the core
ANS: B
120. The seven segment arrangement for numerical display on consoles, test meters
and other applications can be either ________________.
(a) UJT or BJT
(b) BCD or OCD
(c) JFET or IGFET
(d) LED or LCD
ANS: D
121. A silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) is a solid state device used to change
________________.
(A) DC to AC and control relatively low load current
(B) AC to DC and control relatively high load current
(C) DC to AC and control relatively high load current
(D) AC to DC and control relatively low load current
ANS: B
122. Which of the following conditions will occur if the solenoid coil burns out on a cargo
winch with an electrical brake?
(a) The brake will be set by spring force.
(b) The motor will over speed and burn up.
(c) The load suspended from the cargo boom will fall.
(d) Nothing will happen; the winch will continue to operate as usual.
ANS: A
123. Which of the listed battery charging circuits is used to maintain a wet cell, lead-acid,
storage battery in a fully charged state during long periods of disuse?
(a) Normal charging circuit
(b) Quick charging circuit
(c) Trickle charging circuit
(d) High ampere charging circuit
ANS: C
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124. The full torque electric brake on an electric cargo winch functions to
A. -act as backup brake in the event the mechanical brake should fail
B. -automatically hold the load as soon as current to the machine is shut off
C. -automatically govern the lowering speed of the load
D. -automatically govern the hoisting speed of the load
ANS: B
125. An electric tachometer receives the engine speed signal from a
A. -small generator mounted on the engine
B. -bimetallic sensing device
C. -stroboscopic sensing device
D. -vibrating reed meter generating a voltage proportionate to engine speed
ANS: A
126. A semiconductor that decreases resistance with an increase in temperature is

known as a
A. -resistor
B. -thermistor
C. -diode
D. -thermopile
ANS: B
127. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in

A. -series with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
B. -parallel with the load and in series with the meter movement
C. -parallel with the load and in parallel with the meter movement
D. -series with the load and in series with the meter movement
ANS: A
128. Brushless generators are designed to operate without the use of

A. -brushes
B. -slip rings
C. -commutators
D. -all of the above
ANS: D
129. In the event of a power failure during cargo loading operations, the movement of
an electric powered cargo winch will be stopped by
A. -a manual override switch
B. -the weight of the load on the boom
C. -a spring set brake
D. -a hand operated band brake
ANS: C
130. A ground can be defined as an electrical connection between the wiring of a

motor and its
A. -shunt field
B. -circuit breaker
C. -metal framework
D. -interpole
ANS: C
131. The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 hertz, AC generator is controlled by the
A. -prime mover speed
B. -exciter output voltage
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C. -load on the alternator

D. -number of poles
ANS: B
132. Which of the following statements represents the main difference between a relay
and a contactor?
A. -Contactors control current, relays control voltage.
B. -A relay is series connected and contactor is parallel connected.
C. -Contactors can handle heavier loads than relays.
D. -Contactors are made from silver and relays are made from copper.
ANS: C
133. The electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium battery is distilled water and

A. -diluted sulfuric acid
B. -potassium hydroxide
C. -lead sulfate
D. -zinc oxide
ANS: B
134. Which of the damages listed can occur to the components of a winch master
control switch, if the cover gasket becomes deteriorated?
A. -Overheating of the winch motor.
B. -Contamination of lube oil.
C. -Sparking at the winch motor brushes.
D. -Rapid corrosion of switch components.
ANS: D
135. An accidental path of low resistance, allowing passage of abnormal amount of

current is known as a/an
A. -open circuit
B. -short circuit
C. -polarized ground
D. -ground reference point
ANS: B
136. A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the

voltmeter/ammeter method. Therefore, the meters should be connected with
A. -both meters in series with the resistance
B. -both meters in parallel with the resistance
C. -the ammeter in series and the voltmeter in parallel with the resistance
D. -the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter in series with the resistance
ANS: C
137. A direct current passing through a wire coiled around a soft iron core is the
description of a simple
A. -magnetic shield
B. -electromagnet
C. -piezoelectric device
D. -electromagnetic domain
ANS: B
138. The use of four diodes, in a full-wave bridge rectifier circuit, will
A. -provide unidirectional current to the load
B. -allow a very high leakage current from the load
C. -convert direct current to alternating current
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D. -offer high opposition to current in two directions

ANS: A
139. A magnetic blowout coil in a DC motor controller contractor functions to

A. -open contact rapidly
B. -reduce contact wear
C. -adjust opening spring tension
D. -provide "snap-action" in the contractor
ANS: B
140. The method used to produce electron emission in most vacuum tubes is known as
A. -photoelectric emission
B. -secondary electric emission
C. -cold cathodic electric emission
D. -thermionic emission
ANS: D
141. Which of the listed devices is used to measure pressure and convert it to an
electrical signal?
A. -Transducer
B. -Reducer
C. -Transformer
D. -Rectifier
ANS: A
142. Grounds occurring in electrical machinery as a result of insulation failure are

usually caused by
A. -deterioration due to age
B. -excessive heat
C. -vibration
ANS: D
143. The amount of voltage induced in the windings of an AC generator depends on

A. -the number of conductors in series per winding
B. -the speed at which the magnetic field passes across the winding
C. -the strength of the magnetic field
ANS: D
144. The device that most commonly utilizes the principle of electromagnetic induction
is the
A. -diode
B. -transformer
C. -transistor
D. -rheostat
ANS: B
145. A tubular fuse should always be removed from a fuse panel with
A. -a screwdriver
B. -a pair of insulated metal pliers
C. -any insulated object
D. -fuse pullers
ANS: D
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146. One factor that determines the frequency of an alternator is the

A. -number of turns of wire in the armature coil
B. -number of magnetic poles
C. -strength of the magnets used
D. -output voltage
ANS: B
147. Which of the motors for the devices listed below is fitted with an instantaneous
overload relay?
A. -Fan
B. -Pump
C. -Winch
D. -Machine tool
ANS: C
148. Which of the following statements concerning an analog device and a digital
device is correct?
A. -The variables in digital systems are fixed quantities, and the variables in analog systems
are continuous quantities.
B. -There are no basic differences between the two systems.
C. -Analog devices are superior in accuracy compared to digital devices.
D. -Operations in a digital device are performed simultaneously.
ANS: A
149. The number of cells in a 12-volt lead-acid battery is

A. -three cells
B. -four cells
C. -six cells
D. -twelve cells
ANS: C
150. When choosing a battery for a particular application, major consideration should
be given to the battery's
A. -amp-hour capacity
B. -terminal polarity
C. -stability under charge
D. -ambient temperature rise
ANS: A
151. Electrical leads and insulation on a motor should be painted with

A. -heat-resisting acrylic
B. -heat-resisting aluminum
C. -insulating varnish
D. -insulating white lead
ANS: C
152. Voltage generator by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus by
means of
A. -brushes on a commutator
B. -brushes on slip rings
C. -slip rings on a commutator
D. -direct connections from the stator
ANS: D
153. A circuit breaker differs from a fuse in that a circuit breaker

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A. -melts and must be replaced

B. -is enclosed in a tube of insulating material with metal ferrules at each end
C. -gives no visual indication of having opened the circuit
D. -trips to break the circuit and may be reset
ANS: D
154. Incandescent lamps are classified according to

A. -shape of bulb and type of service
B. -size and style of base
C. -operating voltage and wattage
ANS: D
155. As a general rule, the first troubleshooting action to be taken in checking faulty
electric control devices is to
A. -draw a one-line diagram of the circuitry
B. -test all fuses and measure the line voltage
C. -take megger readings
D. -insulate the apparatus from ground
ANS: B
156. An electrical device which employs a stationary armature and a rotating

electromagnetic field is used aboard ship as a
A. -magnetic amplifier
B. -ship's service alternator
C. -three-wire DC generator
D. -saturable core reactor
ANS: B
157. The state of charge of a lead acid storage battery is best indicated by the
A. -testing of the individual cell voltages
B. -ampere hour capacity of the battery
C. -specific gravity of the electrolyte
D. -total cell voltages
ANS: C
158. The first requirement for logical troubleshooting of any system is the ability to
A. -collect all available data on a casualty
B. -recognize normal operation
C. -identify the probable cause of a symptom
D. -isolate the faulty component
ANS: B
159. The load sharing characteristics of two diesel generators operating in parallel are
mostly dependent on their governor
A. -load limit settings
B. -idle speed settings
C. -speed limit settings
D. -speed droop settings
ANS: D
160. The open circuit voltage of a fully charged lead-acid battery cell is
A. -1.5 v
B. -1.8 v
C. -2.0 v
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D. -2.3 v
ANS: C
161. In an AC generator, direct current from a separate source is passed through the
windings of the rotor
A. -by means of slip rings and brushes
B. -by means of a commutator
C. -by means of rotating bar magnet
D. -to minimize the danger of arc over
ANS: A
162. A delayed-action fuse is most frequently used in which of the listed circuits?
A. -lighting circuit
B. -motor circuit
C. -electric heater circuit
D. -radar circuit
ANS: B
163. Which of the listed procedures should be carried out to prevent moisture damage
to electrical apparatus during extended periods of idleness?
A. -fill the motor housing with CO2 to inert the space
B. -strap silica gel around the commutator
C. -place heat lamps in the motor housing
D. -cover the equipment with a canvas tarpaulin
ANS: C
164. A fuse of recommended current and voltage ratings that blows often should be
replaced only with a fuse of
A. -the same ratings
B. -higher ratings
C. -higher current and lower voltage rating
D. -lower current and higher voltage rating
ANS: A
165. Which of the listed conditions is an advantage of a PN diode over a vacuum

diode?
A. -longer life
B. -no warm up time
C. -less delicate
ANS: D
166. The freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid battery will be
A. -higher than in a discharged battery
B. -lower than in a discharged battery
C. -the same as in a discharged battery
D. -higher than in a discharged battery, but the specific gravity will be less
ANS: B
167. To repair a small electrical motor that has been submerged in saltwater, you
should
A. -wash it with fresh water and apply an external source of heat
B. -renew the windings
C. -send it ashore to an approved service facility
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D. -rinse all electrical parts with a carbon tetrachloride cleaning solvent and then blow dry
the motor with compressed air
ANS: A
168. The basic measuring unit of inductance is the

A. -coulomb
B. -ohm
C. -farad
D. -henry
ANS: D
169. Which of the listed precautions should be taken when cleaning the internals of a
motor with compressed air?
A. -open the machine on both ends so as to allow the air and dust to escape
B. -be certain that the circuit breaker is opened and tagged on the feeder panel
C. -be certain that the air is clean and as dry as possible
ANS: D
170. The purpose of DC generator brushes is to

A. -neutralize armature reaction
B. -conduct electric current to an outside circuit
C. -convert DC current to AC current
D. -provide excitation to a DC generator
ANS: B
171. Fuses are rated in

A. -voltage
B. -amperage
C. -interrupting capacity
ANS: D
172. Power transformers are rated in

A. -kilowatts
B. -ampere-turns
C. -kilowatt-volts
D. -kilovolt-amperes
ANS: D
173. Alternative current circuits develop resistance, inductance and capacitance. The
inductance of a coil is expressed in
A. -ohms
B. -mhos
C. -henrys
D. -farads
ANS: C
174. A lead-acid battery is considered fully charged when the

A. -electrolyte gasses freely
B. -battery charger ammeter indicates a positive reading
C. -terminal voltage reaches a constant value at a given temperature
D. -specific gravity of all cells reaches the correct value and no longer increases over a
period of 1 to 4 hrs.
ANS: D
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175. The insulation resistance of electric equipment and machinery should be tested for
the lowest normal insulation values
A. -immediately after shutting down the machine
B. -every time the brush rigging is adjusted
C. -immediately after starting up the machine
D. -every 30 days whether the machine is in use or not
ANS: A
176. High vacuum diodes, gas-filled diodes, and germanium semiconductor diodes
may all be used as
A. -potentiometers
B. -rectifiers
C. -power sources
D. -photocells
ANS: B
177. The apparent power in a purely inductive circuit is also known as

A. -true power
B. -lead power
C. -induced power
D. -reactive power
ANS: D
178. Which of the following devices will prevent a DC generator from becoming
motorized? (If AC generator means Ans C)
A. -overcurrent relay
B. -motorization trip
C. -reverse power relay
D. -reverse current relay
ANS: D
179. A grounded switch or cable will be indicated by a meg ohmmeter reading of

A. -infinity
B. -zero
C. -being unsteady in the high range
D. -being unsteady in the low range
ANS: B
180. Regarding battery charging rooms, ventilation should be provided

A. -at the lowest point of the room
B. -horizontally near the batteries
C. -at the highest point of the room
D. -only when charging is in progress
ANS: C
181. The main difference between an electron tube and a transistor is the
A. -type of function they can perform
B. -reaction of electron flow through a gas or vacuum in a transistor
C. -reaction of electron flow through a semiconductor when placed in a tube
D. -reaction of electron flow through a semiconductor used to form a transistor
ANS: D
182. A generator has been exposed to water and is being checked for its safe
operation. Therefore, it is necessary to
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A. -check for shorted coils with a growler

B. -take moisture readings with a hydrometer
C. -test insulation values with a megger
D. -ground the commutator, or slip rings and run it at half load for 12 hours
ANS: C
183. Before testing insulation with a meg ohmmeter, the windings of large machines
should be grounded for about 15 minutes just prior to test, because the
A. -static charge of the machine may give a false reading
B. -armature will have a greater number of leakage paths
C. -insulation may be damaged
D. -insulation may be covered with moisture
ANS: A
184. In a DC series circuit, all the conductors have the same

A. -power expended in them
B. -voltage drop across them
C. -resistance to current flow
D. -current passing through them
ANS: D
185. A three-phase induction-type motor experiences an open in one phase. Which of

the listed automatic protective devices will prevent the machine from being damaged?
A. -overspeed trip
B. -thermal overload relay
C. -three-pole safety switch
D. -magnetic blowout coil
ANS: B
186. Most three-phase induction motors used for driving engine room auxiliaries are
started by
A. -resistor starters
B. -across-the-line starters
C. -impedance starters
D. -reactor starters
ANS: B
187. When electrical cables penetrate watertight bulkheads,

A. -they should be grounded on either side of the bulkhead
B. -they must be bent to a radius of six diameters
C. -a watertight stuffing tube capable of accepting packing should be employed
D. -they should be secured by a clamp
ANS: C
188. Across-the-line starters are used with AC motors to provide

A. -reduced starting current
B. -regulated starting current
C. -high starting torque
D. -controlled starting acceleration
ANS: C
189. Most conductive materials such as copper, aluminum, iron, nickel

A. -increase in resistance with increased temperature
B. -increase in resistance with decreased temperature
C. -decrease in resistance with increased temperature
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D. -decrease in resistance with decreased temperature

ANS: A
190. The electrician reports to you that he has obtained low (but above 1 megohm)
megger readings on the windings of a deck winch motor. Upon checking the records of
that motor, you find the readings have consistently been at the same level the last six
years. You should, therefore, recommend that the
A. -motor be replaced
B. -windings be dried
C. -windings be cleaned
D. -readings are acceptable
ANS: D
191. Line losses in a distribution circuit are kept to a minimum by

A. -adding rubber insulation conductors to the circuit
B. -using higher current and lower voltage
C. -increasing the number of thermal relays in the circuit
D. -using higher voltage and lower current
ANS: D
192. Adding resistance in series with the field winding of a DC shunt motor without a
load, will cause the motor speed to
A. -increase
B. -decrease
C. -remain the same
D. -fluctuate rapidly
ANS: A
193. The function of the compensating windings used in a DC generator is to

A. -prevent cross-commutation
B. -increase armature coil strength
C. -increase field strength
D. -neutralize armature reaction
ANS: D
194. Capacitors are used on the output of the power supply in today's consoles to
A. -filter out "ripple"
B. -prevent overloads
C. -act as a permanent load
D. -decrease the average value of the output voltage
ANS: A
195. The purpose of a motor under voltage protection device is to

A. -prevent high armature current when power is restored
B. -start the motor at a very low voltage
C. -trip the load off the motor in case of fire
D. -protect personnel from low voltage shocks
ANS: A
196. In testing a three-phase delta winding for an open circuit using a meg ohmmeter,
you must
A. -test each phase with all connections intact
B. -measure the voltage across the open connections while testing
C. -test the windings as parallel groups to avoid short circuiting
D. -open the delta-connections to avoid shunting the phase being tested
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ANS: D
197. The direction of rotation of an induction motor is

A. -opposite to the rotating field
B. -the same as the direction of the rotating field
C. -determined by the number of poles
D. -determined by the staggering of the brushes
ANS: B
198. mercury filled thermometers should never be used to determine the temperature
of the battery electrolyte because accidental breakage of the thermometer can cause
A. -severe sparking and explosions
B. -rapid oxidation of battery plates
C. -contamination of the electrolyte
D. -corrosion on the battery terminals
ANS: A
199. The purpose of a main switchboard circuit breaker's revers-power trip is to

A. -prevent main circuit overload
B. -protect the circuit breaker blowout coil
C. -prevent alternator motorization
D. -prevent low voltage trip out
ANS: C
200. When charging lead-acid batteries, the charging rate should be reduced as the
battery nears its full charge to
A. -prevent damaging battery plates
B. -allow equalization of cell voltages
C. -reduce lead sulfate deposits
D. -increase lead peroxide formation
ANS: A
201. Regarding an induction motor, the power developed by the rotor automatically
adjusts itself to
A. -power required to drive the load
B. -speed required to drive the load
C. -current flow in the motor stator
D. -torque developed by the rotating field
ANS: A
202. The purpose of a magnetic relay is to

A. -open a circuit only in the event of overload
B. -remotely open and close contacts
C. -provide overcurrent protection during starting
D. -relay voltages at increased power
ANS: B
203. A semiconductor is a material with a

A. -conductivity higher than a normal conductor
B. -conductivity higher than a normal insulator
C. -high conductivity at low temperatures
D. -low conductivity at high temperatures
ANS: B
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204. The winding resistance of a coil can be increased by _______ the number of turns
or using a ______ wire.
A. increasing, thicker
B. decreasing, thicker
C. increasing, thinner
D. decreasing, thinner
ANS: C
205. The most common source of excitation for synchronous motors is a/an
_____________.
(A) low voltage battery
(B) motor attenuator set
(C) DC exciter generator
(D) AC supply
ANS: C
206. On an engine throttle control system, the aux control circuits are provided with
devices to prevent excessive over travel of the pilot valve by the synchronous motor
these devices are called.
A. overlap sensor
B. limit switch
C. over travel relay
D. proximity switch
ANS: B
207. The speed of the squirrel cage induction motor is determined by

A. Dia of stator
B. No of stator poles
C. Rotor winding resistance
D. Bar resistance of conducting rotor
ANS: B
208. The method used to produce electron emission in most vacuum tubes is known as
A. Photo electric emission
B. Secondary electric emission
C. Cold cathodic electric emission
D. Thermionic emission
ANS: D
209. A reverse current relay prevents dc generator motorization automatically by

option
A. Redirecting up prime mover,
B. Securing the exciter generator,
C. Tripping the circuit breaker.
ANS: C
210. Di electric constant of 3.6

A. Water
B. Paper
C. Electrolyte
D. Air
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ANS: B
211. RMS value of a sine wave current is expressed as

A. Average value,
B. Max value
C. Effective value
D. Instantaneous value
ANS: C
212. Which of the following statements comparing transistors and vacuum tubes is
correct?
A. Both transistors and vacuum tubes have a cathode that must be heated to give off
electrons.
B. A vacuum tube must have a heated cathode, where transistors do not.
C. Neither transistors nor vacuum tubes require heat for electrons to flow.
D. The anode of both transistors and vacuum tubes must be heated to give off electrons.
ANS: B
213. Electric and electro-hydraulic steering gear motors are required by Coast Guard
Regulations (46 CFR) to be _________.
A. protected by a circuit breaker set at 125% and a thermal overload device
B. provided with a running motor overcurrent protection device
C. served by a single two conductor cable
D. served by two feeder circuits
ANS: D
New Questions
1. What happens to the strength of electromagnetic field when current passing through an
inductor is halfed?
A. ¼
B. ½
C. 2
D. 4
ANS: A
2. To prevent the race of DC series, motor what arrangement should make?

a. Always start at heavy load
b. Use a strong series weak shunt compound DC motor
c. Use a weak series strong shunt compound DC motor
d. All
ANS: A
3. If thyristor is used in place of starter (mcq)

a. Cost decreases
b. Space decreases
c. As load increases frequency increases uniformly
d. Maintenance decreases
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ANS: A B & D
4. For incoming generator which of the statements are true?

a. If Incoming generator voltage is increased, then it will have motoring effect.
b. If voltage is decreased, then it will cause black out.
c. If frequency do not match, then it will run slowly.
d. If frequency do not match, then will run fast.
ANS: B
5. Pure inductive power is called

a. Reactive power
b. True power
c. Set power
ANS: A
6. Zener diode is used as

a. Voltage regulator
b. Rectifier
ANS: A
7. How with the help of pressure electrical signal is converted?

i. Transducer
ii. Tuctile sensor
iii. Reactor
iv. Don’t remember
a. Only i
b. I & ii
c. Only iv
d. Ii & iv
ANS: A
8. Which statement is true in relation to AUTO TRANSFORMER? (mcq)

a. More effective than conventional transformer
b. Any fractional voltage can be applied
c. Can be used both for A.C and D.C
d. Less excitation needed.
e. LOW COST
f. SMALL SIZE
ANS: A B D E & F
9. For a turbo electric propulsion generator which can be fitted?

a. Co2 system
b. Moisture something
c. Stator winding temperature sensor
d. All
ANS: D
10. Class B AMPLIFIER advantage?

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a. Very low standing bias current.

b. Negligible power consumption without signal.
c. More efficient than Class A.
d. Can be used for much more powerful outputs than class A
ANS: A B C & D
11. How is natural cooling of transformer done?
a. Air blast
b. Oil cooling
c. Water cooling
d. None
ANS: A
12. Atoms are bonded by?

a. Valence electrons
b. Neutron
c. Proton
d. Not known
ANS: A
13. If in an electromagnetic coil current is ½ then its energy stored will be?
a. ¼
b. ½
c. Twice
d. No change
ANS: A
14. For half wave rectifier ripple factor is? (for full wave- 0.482)
a. 1.41
b. 1.21
c. 131
d. 1.51
ANS: B
15. To satisfy amplification, transistor amplifier must satisfy?

a. Forward biasing of output circuit.
b. Reverse biasing in input circuit.
c. Operate at set point
d. All
ANS: C
16. Which of the following are true for Thermistors (mcq)
a. Thermistors are semiconductors devices

b. In a Positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors, resistance increases with
temperature increase
c. –ve temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors, can be used as replacement of fuse.
d. PTC thermistors can be used as resistance thermometers in low temperature environments.
e. NTC thermistors are generally used for monitoring coolant and engine lube oil temp in
automobiles.
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ANS: A B & E
17. Which trip is present in emergency generator?

a. Over voltage trip
b. Under voltage trip
c. Over speed trip
d. None
ANS: C
18. NER- what is true for high voltage circuit?

a. To limit max load current
b. Neutral earth resonance
c. Main switchboard earthed
d. Not known
ANS: A
19. Which of the following is not self-starting motor?

a. Squirrel cage motor
b. Synchronous motor
c. Induction motor
d. Split phase motor
ANS: B
20. In capacitor, energy stored is? SURE

a. Potential energy
b. Electrostatic energy
c. Kinetic
d. Not known
ANS: B
21. For t/c, leak current in P-N diode is produced by?

a. Heat energy
b. Chemical energy
c. Barrier potential
d. Not known
ANS: A
22. Motor overhaul is to be done which statements are true?

a. Stator should be isolated
b. Tag on overall ship
c. Not known
ANS: A
23. Electric motor stator- true statements? (mcq)

a. Generator used only with slip rings motors.
b. Freq. convertor can be used as starter.
c. Auto transformer act as rheostat starter
d. Not known
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ANS: B & C
24. Limit switch E/n throttle ---> limits pilot v/v moment
25. Squirrel cage used in synchronous motor for?

a. Improving p.f
b. Uniform balancing
c. Just for starting
d. Not known
ANS: C
26. Which of the following will prevent a DC generator from becoming motorized?
a. Overcurrent relay
b. Motorization trip
c. Reverse power relay
d. Reverse current relay
ANS: D
27. For leading power circuits which of the following can be used?
a. Shunt capacitors only
b. Shunt reactors only
c. Either shunt capacitors or shunt reactors
d. Neither shunt capacitors nor shunt reactors
ANS: B
28. To repair a small electric motor which was submerged in saltwater, you should
a. Wash it with f.w and apply an external source of heat.
b. Renew the windings
c. Send to ashore to an approved service facility
d. Rinse all electrical parts with a carbon tetrachloride cleaning solvents and then blow dry
the motor with compressed air
ANS: A
29. An operating characteristic appearing on the name plates of shipboard AC motor is

___________
a. Type of windings
b. Input kw
c. Temp rise
d. Locked rotor torque
ANS: C
30. Fuses replaced in series with thermal trip type ckt breakers are used for?
a. Time delay protection
b. Short ckt protection
c. Short duration surge protection
d. Sustained overload protection
ANS: B
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31. To prevent the race of DC series, motor what arrangement should make?
e. Always start at heavy load
f. Use a strong series weak shunt compound DC motor
g. Use a weak series strong shunt compound DC motor
h. All
ANS: A
32. Current applied to lead acid battery would lead to

a. Higher thermal voltage
b. Lower terminal voltage high charging
c. Increase generation of H2 gas
d. Decrease in specific gravity of electrolyte
ANS: C
33. Across the line starters are used with AC motors to provide
a. Reduced starting current
b. Regulated starting current
c. High starting torque
d. Controlled starting acceleration
ANS: C
34. In an earth neutral system, an earth fault will occur only

a. 1 fault in 1 line
b. 2 fault in two line
c. Two fault in 1 line
d. Don’t know
ANS: A
35. Which statement is true for any storage battery

a. Amp hr. efficiency of alkaline battery is high than lead acid battery
b. Watt hr. efficiency of alkaline is more than lead acid battery
c. Alkaline battery can left in any state of charge or discharge
d. All
ANS: C
36. Which of the following is true about star delta starters (mcq)
a. Popular bcoz relatively inexpensive
b. Gives lower starting current than DOL
c. Can only be used with induction motor delta connected in supply voltage
d. Typically used to start the motor with lower voltage
ANS: B C & D
37. Which of the following are true for shipboard storage batteries?
a. Construction should be so as to prevent emission of spray
b. If voltage is above 200v insulation stands must be used
c. The deck below the cells should be protected with acid resisting or alkaline resisting
materials
d. Battery banks above 2 kw should be kept in battery room only
e. Emgy batteries should never be stored in battery room
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ANS: A C & D
38. In common collector transistor collector amplifier voltage gain

a. Cannot exceed unity
b. Depends on output impedance
c. Depends on output signal
d. Always constant
ANS: A
39. Which statement is true for reactor starter for electrical motor
a. Minimal reduction in starting torque available
b. Starting current is limited in proportion to voltage
c. Advantage of this method is its low cost in comparison to other starters
d. In reactor starter, a Coil with iron core is connected in parallel with motor during starting
ANS: B & C
40. Which statement is true about any soft starters used in electrical motor
a. Soft starters are based on semiconductors
b. Used to control the stopping of motor
c. Use of soft starters initially result in lower motor torque
d. Soft starters progressively increase motor voltage with causing torque or current peak
ANS: A B & C
41. Voltage generator by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus by means
of
a. Brushes on commutator
b. Brushes on slip rings
c. Slip rings on commutator
d. Direct connection from stator
ANS: D
42. Which of the following are true about a temp measuring ckt employed in in a data
logger system?
1. A Wheatstone bridge can be used in conjunction with a Wheatstone bridge induction
thermometer
2. Thermometer is energized using a constant current source and voltage developed is
measured in potentiometer type method
3. Inductance of thermometer will change with change in temp
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 & 2 only
d. 1 & 3 only
e. 2 & 3 only
ANS: D
43. Dis advantage of ward Leonard system (mcq)

a. Motor generator set requires lot of space
b. Overall efficiency of the system is low especially when lightly loaded
c. System operates in very narrow speed range
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d. Requires high maintenance

e. Speed regulation is difficult to achieve as motor acceleration is uniform
f. expensive
ANS: A B D & F
44. Which of the following are benefits of modifying ward Leonard control system by
replacing motor set with a thyristor speed controller
a. Enhanced speed regulation by making the motor acceleration uniform
b. Increases efficiency of system especially lightly loaded
c. Reduces the overall cost
d. Reduces system maintenance
e. Increases operating speed range of system
f. Reduces overall space required
ANS: B C D & F
45. Arrange the following in correct sequence foe achieving correct KW sharing when an AC
generator is paralleled with live bus bar and generator has some owe factor as others in
system
1. Synchronize the incoming generator in terms of voltage, frequency and phase.
2. Trim voltage of the machine which has/ have lower load current to increase excitation
3. Increase speed on incoming machine while lowering than that of others connected to
system
4. Adjust machine voltage to keep overall system efficiency ready.
5. Adjust the governor control switch on main switch board to increase the fuel to its prime
mover
a. Adc
b. Aebc
c. Aecb
d. Aec
e. Adbc
f. Acbd
ANS: D
46. which of the following is true for syncronoscope (mcq)

a. one of the coil in the armature is fed through a capacitor while other is through resistance
b. the coil produces a three phase rotating field
c. the rotating armature has two coils windings perpendicular to each other.
d. The field produces by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed relative
to the frequency of the bus bar supply
e. The coils produce a single phase rotating field.
ANS: C D &E
47. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to a Synchro scope? (MCQ)
A. One of the coils in the armature is fed through an Inductor while the other is fed through
a Resistor.
B. The rotating armature has two coil windings parallel to each other.
C. The coils produce a two-phase rotating field.
D. One of the coils in the armature is fed through a Capacitor while the other is fed through
an Inductor.
E. The field produced by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed
relative to the voltage of the bus-bar supply.
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ANS: A Only
48. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to incorrect synchronization of
Alternators?
a. If incoming supply voltage is higher than that of bus bar, the alternator will start drawing
power from bus bar and start motoring.
b. If incoming supply voltage is lesser than that of bus bar, the alternator will start drawing
c. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on low
frequency on synchronization.
d. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on high
e. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will cause
overloading and potential black out.
f. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will cause
low current to flow from alternator and alternator will run on low load.
ANS: B & E
49. Motor having rheostat in motor circuit to vary speed in cell

b. Regenerating breaker motor
c. Wound round induction motor
d. Synchronous motor
ANS: C
50. Mercury filled thermometer should never be used to determine the temp of the battery
electrolyte bcoz accidental breakage of thermometer can cause
a. Severe sparking and explosions
b. Rapid oxidation of battery plates
c. Contamination of the electrolyte
d. Corrosion of battery terminals
ANS: A
51. An amplifier is said to suffer distortion when its output is

a. Low
b. Different from input
c. Noisy
d. Larger than is input
ANS: B
52. What happens when battery is excess charged?
A. Electrolyte decreases
B. Gassing increases
C. Don’t remember
D. Don’t remember
ANS: B
53. Which statements are true of starts used for electric motor. Mcq
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a. Rheostat starting can be used with slip ring motors

b. Frequency convertor cannot be used as stator
c. Soft stator is made of semiconductor
d. Advantage of Reactor start is their relatively low cost
ANS: A C & D
54. Max full wave rectifier efficiency possible by two diodes from a sinusoidal wave is
(Half wave is 40.6%)
a. 80.2
b. B.82.1
c. C.81.2
d. None of the above
ANS: C
55. An amplifier is said to suffer from distortion when its output is

a. Low
b. Different from input
c. Noisy
d. Larger than is input
ANS: B
56. Common emitter amplifier is characterized by

a. Low voltage gain
b. Moderate power gain
c. Signal phase reversal
d. Very high output impedance
ANS: C
57. The depletion region in semiconductor diode is due to

a. Reverse biasing
b. Forward biasing
c. Crystal doping
d. Migration of mobile charge carriers
ANS: D
58. Which statement is true for any storage battery
a. Amp hr. efficiency of alkaline battery is high than lead acid battery
b. Watt hr. efficiency of alkaline is more than lead acid battery
c. Alkaline battery can left in any state of charge or discharge
d. All
ANS: C
59. Which of the following does not change in a transformer? SURE

a. Current
b. Voltage
c. Frequency
ANS: C
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Reversing any two of the three rotor leads on induction motor will _____________.
a. increase motor performance

b. decrease motor performance
c. reverse the motor
d. have no effect on the direction of rotation or motor performance
ANS: C
60. Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon controlled
rectifier?
A. To provide DC power for a main propulsion motor.
B. For use as a voltage reference diode.
C. For sensing flame in an automated burner.
D. To eliminate power supply hum.
ANS: A
61. Motor having rheostat in motor circuit to vary speed in cell

b. Regenerating breaker motor
c. Wound round induction motor
d. Synchronous motor
ANS: C
62. Which of the following method used for biasing a BJT in integrated circuits is considered
independent of transistor beta?
A. Fixed biasing
B. Voltage divider bias
C. Collector feedback bias
D. Base bias with collector feedback
ANS: B
63. Large cable sizes are formed as individual conductors that may be comprised of several
smaller strands to
a. obtain the flexibility required for easy handling
b. reduce the overall weight of the wire run
c. reduce the number of supports needed for a horizontal overhead run
d. all of the above
ANS: A
64. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to a Synchro scope?
a. One of the coils in the armature is fed through a Capacitor while the other is fed through
a Resistor.
b. The coils produce a three-phase rotating field.
c. The rotating armature has two coil windings perpendicular to each other.
d. The field produced by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed
relative to the frequency of the bus-bar supply.
e. The coils produce a single-phase rotating field
ANS: C D & E
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65. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to incorrect synchronization of
Alternators?
a. If incoming supply voltage is higher than that of bus bar, the alternator will start
drawing power from bus bar and start motoring.
b. If incoming supply voltage is lesser than that of bus bar, the alternator will start drawing
c. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on low
d. If frequencies of bus bar and alternator don???t match, alternator will run on high
e. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will cause
overloading and potential black out.
f. If voltages are not in phase and circuit breaker is closed, the phase difference will cause
low current to flow from alternator and alternator will run on low load.
ANS: B & E
66. The main use of a Class-C amplifier is
a. as an RF amplifier
b. as stereo amplifier
c. in communication sound equipment
d. as distortion generator
ANS: A
67. Generator paralleling
A. Incoming generator freq is less than bus bar frequency
B. Incoming generator frequency is greater than
ANS: B
68. Which of the following is/are necessary precaution(s) for paralleling an AC Generator
with live bus bars?
I. Generator frequency should be close to but slightly lower than bus bar frequency
II. Generator voltage should be equal to bus bar voltage
III. Current in generator circuit should be less than bus bar current
IV. Generator voltage should be in phase with bus bar voltage
A. I, II, III and IV

B.I, II and IV
C. I, II and III
D. II and IV only
ANS: D
69. In common collector transistor collector amplifier voltage gain
a. Cannot exceed unity
b. Depends on output impedance
c. Depends on output signal
d. Always constant
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ANS: A
70. The main use of a Class-C amplifier is
A. as an RF amplifier
B. as stereo amplifier
C. in communication sound equipment
D. as distortion generator
ANS: A
71. NER- what is true for high voltage circuit?
a. To limit max load current
b. Neutral earth resonance
c. Main switchboard earthed
d. Not known
ANS: A
72. Which statement is true in relation to AUTO TRANSFORMER? (mcq)
a. More effective than conventional transformer
b. Any fractional voltage can be applied
c. Can be used both for A.C and D.C
d. Less excitation needed.
e. Voltage regulation of autotransformer is much better
f. Its size is relatively very smaller.
ANS: A B D E & F
73. For a given line voltage, four heating coils will produce maximum heat when connected
in
a. parallel
b. series
c. same heat in both the time
ANS: A
74. ACB trips at what condition

a. reverse current
b. short circuit
c. overload
d. low voltage fault
ANS: C
75. With regards to AVR which all statements are true?

a. A typical AVR circuit needs two Zener diode, two resistances, one inductor, one
capacitor, one transformer and one Diode Bridge.
b. The function of the transformer in an AVR is to step down the AC supply coming from
the generator terminals and feed this supply to the LC circuit.
c. The function of the LC circuit in an AVR is to convert the AC supply coming from the
generator terminals into a DC supply.
d. Zener diodes are typically used as voltage reference in most modern AVR.
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e. The function of Diode Bridge is to rectify the signal coming from the LC circuit and apply this
to the reference bridge.
f. The function of the LC circuit in an AVR is to smooth the signal coming from the diode bridge
and apply this to the reference bridge.
ANS: A D & F
76. Which of the following statement is false for lead acid battery?
a. when discharge both positive and negative plate contain lead sulphate
b. when charged negative plate contain spongy lead
c. when charged positive plate lead per oxide
d. when discharge electrolyte undergoes no chemical reaction
ANS: D
77. which of the following prevents moisture condensation in a weather deck switch board
SURE
1.installing light bulb in pedestal stand
2.coat internal of switch box With epoxy sealed
3.venting the switchboard regularly.
4 using strip heater
a. 2 and 4
b. only 4
c. 1,2,3,4
d. 3 and 2
ANS: B
78. TRUE About Battery storage

a. Prevention of electrolyte spillage
b. Easy accessible from top for maintenance
c. But kept on wood or tray
d. Alkaline and lead acid battery are kept in a separate room
e. But banks more than 2kw kept in proper cover
ANS: A B C D & E
79. Which of the following is true with regards to use regenerative braking in a reversible
pole change multispeed type AC induction motor? (Multiple choice question)
a. Regenerative braking is used in conjunction with the friction pad
b. regenerative braking is used as four quadrant control
c. . A motor in one direction can act as generator by reversing its direction through a
controller
d. this method returns converts some of the kinetic energy back into chemical energy and
feeds into the power supply.
e. the power supply needs to be disconnected when motor comes to rest or the motor will turn in
opposite direction.
ANS: A C D & E
80. Transformer having laminated core?

a. Temp reduce
b. Reduce power factor
c. Reduce eddy current
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d. all of the above
ANS: C
81. For faithful amplification, a transistor must :

A. Input forward biased
B. Output reverse biased
C. Work in operating point
D. All of above
ANS: D
82. Class A amplifier coupled with transformer what will be efficiency

A)50
B)78.5
ANS: A
83. Which allow to equalize power factor of two alternator

A.governor
B.automatic voltage regulator
C.syncroscope
ANS: B
84. When tow generators are running in parallel and field of one of them is weakened too
much then it will SURE
a) deliver large share of the total load
(b) deliver small share of the total load
(c) run in the opposite direction
(d) run as a motor in the same direction
ANS: D
85. Which of the following are true about a temp measuring ckt employed in in a data
logger system
1. A Wheatstone bridge can be used in conjunction with a Wheatstone bridge induction
thermometer
2. Thermometer is energized using a constant current source and voltage developed is
measured in potentiometer type method
3. Inductance of thermometer will change with change in temp
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 & 2 only
d. 1 & 3 only
e. 2 & 3 only
ANS: D
86. The basic control action of a magnetic amplifier depends upon _____________.
(a) Variations in the load capacitance
(b) changes in inductance
(c) type of core material
(d) construction of the core
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ANS: B
87. which of the following is true for syncronoscope (mcq)
A. one of the coil in the armature is fed through a capacitor while other is through resistance
B. the coil produces a three phase rotating field
C. the rotating armature has two coils windings perpendicular to each other.
D. The field produces by the coils rotates the magnetic armature pointer at a speed relative
to the frequency of the bus bar supply
E. The coils produce a single phase rotating field.
ANS: C D & E
88. Which of the following is true regarding distribution system on tankers?
a. High voltage distribution system not allowed on tankers
b. Earthed neutral system used.
c. 3.3kv above insulated neutral system used fwd of the engine room bulkhead
ANS: C
89. Which of the following is/are necessary precaution(s) for paralleling an AC Generator
with live bus bars?
I. Generator frequency should be close to but slightly lower than bus bar frequency
II. Generator voltage should be equal to bus bar voltage
III. Current in generator circuit should be less than bus bar current
IV. Generator voltage should be in phase with bus bar voltage
A. I, II, III and IV
B.I, II and IV
C. I, II and III
D. II and IV only
ANS: D
90. BJT transistor used as an amplifier it operates in

a.cut off
b.well saturation
c.well in saturation
d. active region
ANS: D
91. ambient temperature rise in transistor

a. life loss
b.life increases
c.stable
ANS: A
92. fuse materials

ANS: Lead, Tin, Zinc, Silver, Aluminum, Copper, Antimony
93. the amount of current needed for full protection in case of iccp system for a particular
ship will be most affected by
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a. wetted surface area

b.quality and condition of protection pain coating
c.speed of the ship
d.sea water temperature
ANS: A B C & D
94. which of the following consider to be the safest protection from static electricity
discharge when connecting or disconnecting cargo hose and metal arms?
a.insulatiing flange on the length of the non-conducting hose
b.switching off ICCP
c.ship shore bonding cable
d.non of this above
ANS: C (Add A for MCQ)

95. Class A amplifier percentage?
a. 78.8%
b.50%
c.25%
d.75%
ANS: C
96. In properly biased npn transistor most free electron from emitter
a. recombine with hole and base
b. recombine with emitter itself
c. stopped with emitter itself
d. pass through the base to collector
ANS: D
97. which of the following true regards to syncronoscope SURE
a. the coil produce 3 phase rotating field
b.the coil produce a 2 phase rotating field
c.the coil produce 1 phase rotating field
d. the rotating armature has 2 coil winding perpendicular to each other
e.the rotating armature has coil parallel to each other
ANS: C & D
98. Characteristic of laser light
a. Coherent
b. Collimated
c. Monochromatic
d. all the above
ANS: D
99. which of the following used in earth neutral system

a.netural earthing resistor'
b.fuse
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c.overcurrent
d.transformer
ANS: A
100. 3 phase insulated earth system one of the path contact with hull
a.earthed
b.short crt or grounded
c. a and b
d.none of the above
ANS: A
101. which of the device protect the generator over load
a. relay on switch
b.governor
c.ACB
d.overspeed trip on prime mover
ANS: D
102. which is true
a. over current relay act faster than Fuse
b. over current relay trip the contactor on over load depend on over load setting
c. fuse meant for protection against over load upto staled current
d. none of these above
ANS: B
103. n type semiconductor doping substance
a.antomy
b.phospors
c.arsecnic
d.all the above
ANS: D
104. class B amplifier output

a.distroation free
b.out put of full wave rectifier
c. output of half wave rectifier
ANS: C
Note: output is positive half cycle
105. while doping the semiconductor is adding impurities, why it is called impurities
a.it change the crystal structure of the semiconductor
b.it change the chemical free semiconductor
c.it prevent the flow of free electrons
ANS: A
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106. wound rotor motor changing the speed torque characteristic control and speed
control purpose
a. use AVR with motor
b. use changing no of poles in a motor
c. use external resistor in a rotor circuit
d. use external resistor in a stator circuit
e. thyristor in combine with motor
.
ANS: C
107. Ground occur in the electrical machinery as a result of insulation failure.
a. deteration through moisture

b. excessive heat
c. external period of vibration
d. all of the above
ANS: D
108. Unique feature of a cc transistor amplifier circuit is
a. step up the impedance level

b. dose not increase the signal voltage
c. act as an impedance matching device
d. all of the above
ANS: D
109. capacitor and resistor connected in series with the sine wave generator frequency
is set so that the capacitor reactance is equal to the resistance and thus equal amount of
voltage appears across each component, what happen when frequency. What happens
if the frequency is increased?
a. Voltage across the resistor became higher than voltage in the capacitor
b. voltage across the capacitor became higher than voltage in the resistor
c. voltage across capacitor remain same as the voltage across the resistor
d. cannot determine
ANS: A
110. Advantage of nickel cadmium battery
a. high voltage
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b. fewer cell needed for same voltage

c. full charge for long time
d. less expensive
ANS: C
111. 3 phase, if it is connected insulated neutral earth system to the ship hull
short crt
a. earth fault
b. both a and b
c. neither a or b
ANS: A
112. 3 phase, if it is connected insulated earth system to the ship hull
a. short crt
b. earth fault
c. both a and b
d. neither a or b
ANS: B
113. What will be in motor, for electro steering gear?
a. Fuse
b. overload Alarm
c. overload trip
d. power failure alarm
ANS: D
114. impurities in semiconductor
a. doping
b. biasing
c. alloying
ANS: A
115. Capacitor banks are connected with ac induction motor

A.in parallel.
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B.in series.
C.not connected at]
D.can be connected either way –series / parallel.
ANS: A
116. A control action which produces a corrective signal relative to the length of time
the controlled variable has been away from the set point, is known as
a. Integral action
b. Proportional action
c. Rate action
d. Derivative action
ANS: A
117. What happens to the amount of energy stored in the electromagnetic field when
the current through an inductor is cut in half?
a. Is reduced to one fourth
b. Is reduced to one half
c. Doubles
d. Quadruples
ANS: A
118. Doping materials are called impurities because they

a. Decrease the number of charge carriers
b. Change the chemical properties of semiconductors
c. Make semiconductors less than 100& pure
d. Alter the crystal structures of pure semiconductors
ANS: D
119. The output of class B amplifier

a. Is distortion free
b. Consists of positive half cycle only
c. Is like the output of a full wave rectifier
d. Comprises short duration current pulses
ANS: B
120. Which of the following are not appropriate precautions to be taken prior to the
overhaul of the motor on a ship?
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i. Prove dead at starter / motor terminals

ii. Post caution signs all over the ship
iii. Make sure work area is clear
iv. Remove overload relay
v. Isolate the motor
vi. Remove motor fuses
A. iv and vi
B. i and ii
C. i and v
D. ii and iv
E. iii and vi
ANS: D
121. What is residual magnetism?

a. Magnetism in a solenoid coil
b. Magnetism in a natural magnet
c. Magnetism remaining after magnetic field is removed
ANS: C
122. Which of the following is / are true about earthing of high voltage installations?
a. High voltage installations should not be earthed at the star point of the generator
b. Neutral earthing resonance can be used for earthing high voltage installations
c. The value of the NER is usually selected to limit current to the full load current value
d. NERs can be substituted with earthing arrangements at circuit breakers in high
voltage installations to achieve the same effect
ANS: B & C
123. The circuit efficiency of a class A amplifier can be increased by using

a. Low DC power input
b. Direct coupled load
c. Low rating transistor
d. Transformer coupled load
ANS: D
124. The negative plate of a nickel cadmium battery after discharge consists of
__________
a. Nickel hydroxide
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b. Cadmium hydroxide
c. Potassium hydroxide
d. Cadmium
ANS: B
125. Which of the following is / are true about regulation concerning shipboard storage
batteries?
a. Construction should always be so as to prevent emission of spray
b. If voltage is above 220 V, insulation stands must be used
c. The deck below the cells should be protected with acid resisting or alkaline
resisting material
d. Battery banks above 2KW should be kept in the battery room
e. Emergency batteries should never be stored in the battery room
ANS: A C & D
126. Which of the following are TRUE with regards to Bi-metal strips? (MCQ)
a. Bi-metal strips are generally used for temperature sensing
b. During higher than normal current flows, the bi-metal strip will bend
c. Bi-metal strips are generally used for voltage regulations
d. Bi-metal strips are generally used as thermal elements in an over current protection
relay
e. Bi-metal strips are generally used for power control
ANS: A B C & D
127. Which of the following system is normally used in high voltage (3.3 KV and
above) generation and primary distribution?
a. AC single phase two wire insulated
b. AC three phase three wire insulated
c. DC two wire insulated
d. AC three phase three wire, neutral earthed
ANS: D
128. Which of the following protection devices are not provided for motors used in
operation of electro hydraulic steering gears?
a. Fuses
b. Overload alarm
c. Overload trip
d. Power failure alarm
ANS: C
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129. Which of the listed devices may be installed on a large turbo electric alternating
current propulsion generator?
I. Temperature detector coils inserted in the stator slots for measuring stator
temperature
II. Electric space heaters to prevent condensation of moisture
III. A CO2 fire extinguishing system
A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. III only
E. I and III
ANS: A
130. The depletion region in semiconductor diode is due to

a. Reverse biasing
b. Forward biasing
c. Crystal doping
d. Migration of mobile charge carriers
ANS: D
131. Which of the following statement is false?

a. An insulated distribution system needs two earth faults on two different lines to
cause a earth fault current
b. An earthed distribution system requires only one earth fault on one line to cause a
earth fault current
c. An insulated system is more effective in maintaining continuity of supply to
electrical equipment
ANS: D
132. Current flow in a semiconductor depends on the phenomenon of

a. Drift
b. Diffusion
c. Recombination
d. All of the above
ANS: D
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133. The purpose of a cage rotor winding placed on the rotor of a synchronous motor
is to
a. Provide excitation to the DC field
b. Start the machine as induction motor
c. Contribute extra torque at synchronous speed
d. Prevent the machine from falling out of step
ANS: B
134. Which of the following is / are true of starters used for electric motors?
a. Capacitor start can be used only with slip ring motors
b. Rheostat starters are based on semiconductor
c. Frequency converters can also be used as starters
d. The effect of an auto transformer start is similar to that of reactor start
ANS: C & D
135. A LED emits visible light when its ___________

a. PN junction is reverse biased
b. Depletion region widens
c. Holes and electrons recombine
d. PN junction becomes hot
ANS: C
136. Which of the following can cause ―Grounds‖ occurring in electrical machinery as
a result of insulation failure?
I. Deterioration through extended use
II. Excessive heat
III. Operating in extremely cold conditions
IV. Extended periods of vibration
A. I and II only
B. II and IV only
C. I, II and III
D. I, II and IV
E. I, II, III and IV
ANS: E
137. For faithful amplification, a transistor must
a. Input forward biased
b. Output reverse biased
c. Work in operating point
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d. All of the above
ANS: D
138. In a system of standby synchronizing lamps fitted in conjunction with a
synchronoscope to synchronize an AC Generator
Lamp #1 is connected between S line of live bus bars and S line of incoming alternator,
Lamp #2 is connected between R line of live bus bars and T line of incoming alternator,
Lamp #3 is connected between T line of live bus bars and R line of incoming alternator.
Which of the following is the right trigger for choosing the circuit breaker?
A. When lamp #1 is dark and lamp #2 and #3 are equally bright
B. When lamp #1 is dark, lamp #2 is low in brightness and lamp #3 is very bright
C. When all three lamps are equally bright
D. When all three lamps are dark
ANS: A
139. Proper storage battery maintenance would include
a. Maintaining a high charging current at all times
b. Maintaining connections tight
c. Checking weight of batteries from time to time
d. All of the above
ANS: B
140. The circuit efficiency of a class A amplifier can be increased by using
a. Low dc power input
b. Direct coupled load
c. Low rating transistor
d. Transformer coupled load
ANS: D
141. Maximum reverse voltage that can be applied to the PN Junction without damage is
termed as: -
a. Reverse bias voltage
b. Peak inverse voltage
c. Breakdown voltage
d. Zener voltage
ANS: B
142. The width of the depletion layer of a PN Junction

a. Decreases with light doping
b. Increases with heavy doping
c. Is independent of supply voltage
d. Is increased under reverse bias
ANS: D
143. Power transformers are rated in

a) kilowatts
b) ampere-turns
c) kilowatt-volts
d) kilovolt-amperes
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ANS: D
144. The purpose of a main switchboard circuit breakers reverse-power trip is to

a) prevent main circuit overload
b) protect the circuit breaker blowout coil
c) prevent alternator motorization
d) prevent low voltage trip out
ANS: C
145. The charge of an alkaline battery is determined with a—

a) hydrometer
b) ammeter
c) voltmeter
d) hygrometer
ANS: C
146. If the pointer fails to come back to zero when the megger is not in use it means—
a) the megger is out of calibration
b) this is normal
c) the hairsprings are burnt out
d) the pointer is stuck
ANS: B
147. the power factor of an induction motor operating at full load is-
a) leading
b) lagging
c) unity
d) no change
ANS: B
148. In a 3 phase delta connection, the line current will be the product of phase current and
a) 1.501
b) 2.216
c) 1.414
d) 1.732
ANS: D
149. The principal difference between a 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor and a single
phase induction motor is-
a) one is a split phase motor using a capacitor, while the other uses an inductor
b) one has a revolving field which drags the rotor slightly behind it, while the other runs in
step.
c) there is no difference
d) one needs DC excitation, the other need no excitation
ANS: A
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150. Which of the following devices are used for protection of AC propulsion motors and
generators?
a) jamming relays
b) low voltage release
c) timing relays
d) phase balance relays
ANS: D
151. 2 alternators are operating in parallel. If there is an increase in load and decrease in
voltage, the AVR will
a) cut out the field resistance
b) cut in the field resistance
c) cut in armature resistance
d) cut out armature resistance
ANS: A
152. A galvanometer is used to measure-

a) small voltages
b) small currents
c) large currents
d) large voltages
ANS: B
153. In a 3 wire system the earth wire is colored

a) red
b) black
c) white
d) green
ANS: D
154. A power factor meter in ECR shows-

a) true power
b) apparent power
c) relationship between volts and amperes
d) relationship between true power and apparent power
ANS: D
155. Before synchronizing alternators, they must have

a) load equalized
b) same frequency
c) same voltage
d) same amperage
ANS: B
156. The advantage of DC motors over AC motors is that, they have-

a) higher speeds
b) handle heavier loads
c) have better speed control
d) have a longer life
ANS: C
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157. Which of the following is not required for synchronizing alternators?

a) same voltage
b) same phase rotation
c) same speed expressed as frequency
d) same KW rating
ANS: D
158. Temperatures in AC generators are indicated by-

a) imbedded thermocouples
b) deep well thermometers
c) pyrometers
d) standard thermometers
ANS: A
159. If the resistance of a circuit is doubled and the applied voltage kept constant, the current
will-
a) increase 4 times
b) be doubled
c) cut into half
d) no change
ANS: C
160. If the polarity of a DC line is reversed the connecting motors will-

a) stop
b) increase in speed
c) reverse
d) rotate as before
ANS: C
161. Which of the following parts of an AC motor corresponds to the armature of a DC motor-
?
a) field coils
b) stator
c) rotor
d) armature
ANS: B
162. Which of the following parts of an AC motor corresponds to the field of a DC motor?
a) stator
b) the field coils
c) rotor
d) armature
ANS: C
163. The purpose of a commutator is to—

a) keep a constant voltage
b) rectify armature current
c) convert magnetic lines of force into flux
d) keep a constant amperage
ANS: B
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164. If a transformer was plugged into a DC circuit—

a) the fuse would blow
b) the primary would overload and the secondary would be dead
c) the secondary would burn out
d) any of above
ANS: B
165. A megger is used to measure

a) kilo ohms
b) mega ohms
c) milli ohms
d) micro ohms
ANS: B
166. A megger is a—
a) hand cranked instrument for measuring current
b) hand cranked AC generator
c) hand cranked DC generator
d) meter for measuring thickness of insulation
ANS: C
167. When megger testing a new armature coil to ground-the readings should be at least-
a) 1 meg
b) 100 megs
c) 1000 megs
d) infinity
ANS: A
168. an ammeter is connected to a circuit in

a) series-parallel
b) parallel
c) series
d) contact
ANS: C
169. 60 cycles or Hertz means the cycle is repeated-

a) 60 times a minute
b) 60 times an hour
c) 60 times a second
d) none of above
ANS: C
170. Doubling the diameter of a wire –

a) increases the resistance 4 times
b) reduces the resistance 4 times
c) decreases the resistance 2 times
d) increases the resistance 2 times
ANS: B
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171. Field excitation when required is always supplied from

a) a source of DC
b) an alternator
c) a magnet
c) a selenium rectifier.
ANS: A
172. An oscilloscope can measure—

a) peak voltage
b) frequency
c) phase angle
d) all of the above
ANS: D
173. For charging a lead acid battery, you allow a current to flow from an external EMF
source through the battery
a) in the same direction
b) in the reverse direction
c) current in same and reverse direction alternately.
d) none of above
ANS: B
174. A 2 pole alternator running at 3600 rpm can be paralleled with a 4 pole alternator
running at—
a) 3600 rpm
b) 1800 rpm
c) 900 rpm
d) 7200 rpm
ANS: B
175. What is the difference between a AC generator and a DC generator—

a) AC generator has a commutator
b) DC generator has slip rings
c) AC generator has slip rings
d) none of above
ANS: C
176. What is the difference between a DC motor and a DC generator?

a) DC generator does not have residual magnetism when put off
b) there is no difference
c) DC motor does not have commutator
d) DC motors do not have interpoles
ANS: B
177. If an AC generator on load slows down –

a) current drops
b) frequency drops
c) voltage drops
d) all of the above
ANS: D
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178. An electrical device for converting DC to AC is called

a) transformer
b) inverter
c) rotary convertor
d) synchronous converter
ANS: B
179. If an AC generator was slowed down, the following would happen within limits
a) voltage would increase
b) amperes would increase
c) frequency would increase
d) all of the above
ANS: B
180. A 3 phase system

a) gives 3 distinct voltages out of step with each other
b) has a peak voltage 3 times every 360 degrees
c) is like comparing a single cylinder engine with a 3-cylinder engine
d) all of the above
ANS: D
181. Power factor is

a) true power divided by the product of amperes and volts
b) true power divided by apparent power
c) KW divided by KVa
d) all of the above
ANS: D
182. After main power is restored, a timed sequential restart of motor-driven auxiliaries is
necessary to avoid:
a) Generator overload due to many motors starting at simultaneously
b) Overloading creating earth faults
c) Overvoltage due to current surges
d) Over-frequency due to overspeed of generator
ANS: A
183. A 3-phase induction motor is rated at 200 Amperes. Its initial direct- on-line starting
current will be approximately:
a) 100A
b) 200A
c) 50A
d) 1000 A
ANS: D
184. 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:
a) An open circuit occurs between earth fault and both motors trip out
b) Both motors trip out on overload
c) A short circuit occurs between earth faults and the ventilation fan fuse blows
d) A short circuit occurs between earth fault and the bilge pump fuse blows
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ANS: C
185. 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:
a) 90 M ohm
b) 30 M ohm
c) 10 Mohm
d) 6 M ohm
ANS: C
186. 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:
a) Bimetallic strips need time to cool down
b) Starter isolator automatically applies an interlock
c) Oil dash-pot has also to be reset.
d) Line contactor spring also has to be reset
ANS: A
187. A 3-phase A.C. induction motor is running normally at its rated current of 150 A when a
single phasing fault (open circuit) occurs in one line. The likely outcome will be:
a) Line currents: 0 A, 150 A, 300 A. Trip condition: trip on overload.
b) Line currents: 75 A, 75 A, 75 A. Trip condition: no trip but speed falls.
c) Line currents: 150 A,150 A,150 A. Trip condition: fuses blow on short circuit.
d) Line currents: 0 A, 180 A, 180 A. Trip condition: trip on overload.
ANS: D
188. The function of the fuses in a motor starter circuit is to provide:

a) Overload protection.
b) Under voltage protection.
c) Short circuit protection.
d) Open circuit protection.
ANS: C
189. If the A.C. line current in a generator is doubled, the heating effect in the stator windings
will be:
a) 4 times
b) Same
c) Half
d) Twice
ANS: A
190. When a large motor load suddenly is disconnected from the switchboard and the
generator is AVR controlled, the voltage will:
a) Initially fall, then reset to the set value.
b) Initially rise, then reset to the set value
c) Remain approximately constant, due to governor action.
d) Remain approximately constant, due to AVR action
ANS: B
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191. Unloading a generator, it is necessary to gradually decrease the load in order to avoid:
a) Undue overload on the switchboard.
b) Undue overcurrent
c) Undue overspeeding.
d) Undue temperature rise.
ANS: C
192. The pair of instruments necessary for generator synchronizing are:

a) Voltmeter and synchro scope
b) kW meter and frequency meter
c) Amp-meter and volt-meter
d) Synchro scope and kVa-meter
ANS: A
193. Prior to synchronizing, the generator voltage and frequency are respectively controlled
by:
a) Speed governor and load power factor
b) Synchro scope and speed governor
c) Voltmeter and frequency meter
d) AVR and speed governor
ANS: D
194. For ideal synchronizing, the phase angle difference between the incomer e.m.f. and the
bus bar voltage should be:
a) 0°
b) 30° behind
c) 90° lag
d) 30° ahead
ANS: A
195. During synchronizing, the incoming generator should be running slightly "fast"
compared to the bus bar frequency. This is to ensure that the:
a) Incomers reverse power trip is tested
b) Incomer picks up as a motor
c) Most rapid synchronizing action is achieved
d) Incomer picks up as a generator
ANS: D
196. The correct time to synchronize is usually taken to be when the synchro scope reaches
the "5 to 12" position. This to allow for:
a) Synchro scope pointer time lag
b) Circuit breaker operating time
c) Synchro scope error
d) Generator phase difference error
ANS: B
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197. Generator 1 and 2 are working in parallel. Prime-mover 2 suffers a total fuel loss. The
likely outcome is:
a) No.2 generator trips on reverse power
b) Generator set 1 trips on reverse speed
c) No.1 machine overloads and trips out on overspeed
d) No.1 machine overspeeds and trips out on overload
ANS: A
198. You have just synchronized a second alternator onto the main switchboard, and want to
equally share the load between the "on" and incoming alternators. What would you do first?
a) Adjust voltage rheostat for the incoming alternator on the front of the switchboard
b) Lower the governor speed controller of the incoming alternator and increase the governor
speed controller of the alternator already on the switchboard
c) Trip the circuit breaker of the incoming alternator and check the voltage and speed
adjustments before trying again
d) Raise the governor speed controller of the incoming alternator and reduce the governor
speed controller of the alternator already on the switchboard
ANS: D
199. Advantage of Ni Cad battery

a) no need to top up
b) no damage due to short circuit
c) no corrosive/ explosive vapors
d) all of the above
ANS: D
200. At which point do you engage the main circuit breaker of the incoming alternator when
paralleling two alternators?
a) With the pointer of the synchronoscope rotating fast and both synchronizing lamps flashing
on and off
b) In none of the mentioned alternatives
c) With the pointer of the synchronoscope at 0° (12 O'clock) and both synchronizing lamps
dark (off)
d) With the pointer of the synchronizer stopped at any position and both synchronizing lamps
bright (on)
ANS: C
201. 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?
a) Alternator frequencies are different and should be adjusted on the governor speed
controllers
b) Alternators are out of phase and should be tripped and paralleled again
c) One alternator has lost one of its phases
d) The alternators are not generating the same voltages and should be adjusted on
automatic voltage regulator rheostats
ANS: D
202. With two alternators running in parallel, you wish to stop one. The first step is to:
a) Remove the load from the alternator to be stopped
b) Make sure the load is evenly shared
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c) Trip the main circuit breaker

d) Increase the frequency on the switchboard
ANS: A
203. 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:
a) The frequency of the incoming alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard
b) The synchronoscope is not functioning properly and should be checked
c) The voltage of the incoming alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard
d) The incoming alternator is in phase with the switchboard, but the frequency is not the same
ANS: A
204. 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:
a) 10 000 000 Ohms
b) 10 0000 Ohms
c) 10 000 Ohms
d) 10 00 Ohms
ANS: A
205. On regular inspections of alternator windings, it is found that windings are always
covered with a heavy oil film coming from the atmosphere surrounding the auxiliary engine.
After cleaning with an approved solvent, what do you do?
a) Take no additional action
b) Blank off intake air filters
c) Reinsulate the windings after each cleaning
d) Improve material of intake air filters
ANS: D
206. On routine daily inspection you notice that there is a light arcing between an alternator's
carbon brushes and rotor slip rings, with alternator operating at 70% load. Should you:
a) Increase the tension on the brushes
b) Reverse the polarity of the excitation voltage at the brush holder connection
c) Move the position of the brushes around the slip rings to find the correct neutral position
d) Check the surface of the slip rings, polish if necessary and bed in the brushes
ANS: D
207. What is the purpose of the alternator reverse power trip?

a) To prevent parallel operation if the excitation field voltage is reversed
b) To prevent the alternator from being paralleled if it is out of phase with the main
switchboard
c)To prevent the alternator from "motoring" by being supplied power from other parallel
alternator
ANS: C
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208. If you alter the field excitation voltage of one alternator operating in parallel, this will
cause change in that alternators:
a) Reactive load (kVAR)
b) Frequency
c) None of the mentioned alternatives
d) Active load (kW)
ANS: A
209. The automatic voltage regulator is used to control the output voltage of the alternator at
varying load conditions by:
a) Varying the excitation field strength by regulating excitation voltage/current
b) Regulating the voltage signal to the engine governor to regulate the speed to the desired
load condition
c) Supplying variable current to compounding and no load transformers in the alternator
stator winding circuit
d) all of the mentioned alternatives
ANS: A
210. The power requirements for the excitation winding/circuit for a 3-phase alternator
operating at rated output power are supplied by:
a) Independent battery supply
b) Independent power supply and rectifier unit
c) The main switchboard via a three phase rectifier
d) The alternators output itself via the automatic voltage regulator
ANS: D
211. 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?
a) 215.9 KW
b) 418 KW
c) 334.4 KW
d) 579.2 Kw
ANS: D
212. 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) Prevent charging of capacitive components within the automatic voltage regulator causing
false regulation when generator restarts
b) Prevent operation of automatic voltage regulator during insulation testing
c) Prevent damage to sensitive electronic components from high voltage tester
d) Protect insulation resistance tester from being damaged
ANS: C
213. Following circuits are NOT used in digital computers

a) AND gate
b) NOT gate
c) IF gate
d) OR gate
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ANS: C
214. megger readings versus temperature – 1 mega ohm at 75 deg c is equivalent to how
much at 25 deg c.
a) 1 mega ohm -- no change
b) 30 mega ohms
c) 1.2 mega ohms
d) 0.7 mega ohms
ANS: B
215. the black terminal probe of the multimeter is

a) positive terminal
b) negative terminal
c) common terminal
d) earth terminal
ANS: C
216. a star delta starter
a) used for large motors like bow thruster
b) starting torque and starting current reduced to 1/3
c) long starting time
d) all of the above
ANS: D
217. direct on line starter

a) less time taken
b) can be started at full load
c) starting current is 7 times more than full load current
d) all of the above
ANS: D
FILL IN THE BLANKS

1) In a P-Type Semiconductor, the majority current Carriers are Holes
2) In a P-Type Semiconductor, the minority current Carriers are Electrons
3) In an N-Type Semiconductor, the majority current Carriers are Electrons
4) In an N-Type Semiconductor, the minority current Carriers are Holes
5) In a Control Loop System, having Zero (0) Positive Real Values are called Unstable
6) Open loop function system having one zero with positive real value is called Non Minimum
phase function.
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7) The value of open loop circuit 1.0 added with real value with curve Stable phase
8) Resistance of a wire is increased if the Length is increased and Area is decreased
9) In squirrel cage induction motor speed depends upon Speed of the rotating stator field
10) What is PIV – Peak Inverse Voltage
11) Why wires are multiple standard Flexibility
12) Tightly knit metal braid wire can be used with a printed circuit board when DE soldering
components in the circuit
13) Break down diode effects are Zener effect, Avalanche effect and Reverse biased
14) Semiconductors failed to over current reason Low breakdown voltage and overheating
15) Series RLC voltage or impedance totals must be calculate by Voltage vectors.
16) A semiconductor is damaged by a strong current, because of (3 fill in the blanks) Short
circuit, Overloading, Overheating
17) Semiconductor forwarding current will be Maximum if potential is overcome
18) A material having good no. of electron in outer most shell is called a Conductor
19) Unit of electric intensity is Volt / Meter (V/M)
20) MCCB (protections) – Thermal protective trip
21) Voltage and impedance of R-L-C circuit was found by Phasor Diagram
22) A semiconductor having no impurities and having no lattice crystalline defect is known as
Intrinsic semiconductor or Undopped semiconductor
23) At zero Kelvin the semiconductor will be an Insulator
24) A MCB provides protection against short circuit by using an Electromagnet
25) The rate of rise of current through an inductive coil is maximum at the rate of current flow
26) Diode circuit which is used to clip off signal voltage is called a Clipper Circuit
27) Permanent magnets are generally made up of Alnico Alloys
28) The direction of induced emf can be found with the help of Lenz Law
29) The unit of absolute permittivity of a medium is Farad / Meter
30) For a given line voltage for heating coils will produce max heat when connected in Parallel
31) how to check ceramic type fuse Continuity Test

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32) the value of VGS which makes ID current approximately zero is called Cutoff voltage
33) The output frequency of a full wave rectifier is twice or two times the input frequency
34) Breakdown diode can also be used as a Voltage regulator, Motor protection
35) In practice, earth is chosen as a place of zero electric potential because it has almost
constant potential
36) Current carried by each of the two long parallel conductors is doubled. If their separation is
also doubled, force between them is Increase two fold
37) A material with very less flow of electrons is called Insulator
38) A sine wave consists of no of cycles One cycles
39) The output voltage of their phase alternator is regulated by DC Voltage to the field
40) For a JFET small changes in drain current for a given change in gate to source voltage with
the drain to source voltage is referred to as Trans conductance & Pinch off voltage
41) If the barrier potential of a diode is exceeded, the forward current will be Maximum
FAQ NUMERICALS
1) A half wave rectifier has resistive load 500 Ω and rectifier-alternating voltage of 65V,
diode forward resistance is 50 Ω. Calculate the peak value of current?
Given: -
Vrms = 65V
RL = 500 Ω
RF = 50 Ω
Solutions: -
IM = VM / [RL + RF]
Vrms = VM / √2 => VM = Vrms * √2
IM = 65 X √2 / [500+50]
Answer: IM = 0.167A
2) What is the value of Z in series circuit where XL=9 Ω XC=5 Ω and R=8 Ω?
Solutions: -
Z= √ [R2 +(XL-XC)2]
Z= √ [82 +(9-5)2]
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Answer: 8.944 Ω
3) Sine wave rms value 100V riding on 50 Vdc. Calculate maximum value of the resulting
waveform?
Given: -
Vrms = 100V
Vdc = 50V
Solutions: -
Vrms = VM / √2
VM = 100 * √2
VM = 141.42V
Resulting waveform = VM + Vdc = 141.42 + 50 = 191.42V
Answer: Resulting waveform = 191.42V
4) The conductive loop of the rotor of a simple two poles, single phase generators at 400
rps. Calculate freq induced output voltage.
Given: -
n = 400 rps = 400 * 60 rpm
p=2
Solutions: -
n = 120 f / p
f = 400 * 60 * 2 / 120 = 400 Hz
Answer: f = 400 Hz
5) Calculate the avg value of 12V peak sine wave for one complete cycle.
Given: -
VM = 12V
Solutions: -
Vavg = 0.637 * VM
Vavg = 0.637 * 12 = 7.644V
Answer: Vavg = 7.644V
Related Formulas: Peak to Peak = VM + VM
6) An insulation resistance reading is taken at 20o C found to be 10 MΩ. What should be

expected reading at 40o C?
Note: The insulation resistance readings are divided by two for every increasing 10o C
The insulation resistance readings are multiplied by two for every decreasing 10o C
Solutions: -
At 30o C IR is 10/2 = 5 MΩ
At 40o C IR is 5/2 = 2.5 MΩ
Answer: 2.5 MΩ
7) Convert 0.06 KV into ______ mV

Solutions: -
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0.06 * 1000 = 60V

60 * 1000 = 60000 mV
Answer: 60000 mV
8) A fan is drawing 16KW at 800rpm. If the speed is reduced to 600 rpm the power drawn
by the fan would be?
Given: -
P1 = 16 KW
N1 = 800
N2 = 600
Solutions: -
[P1/P2] = [N1/N2]3
[16/P2] = [800/600]3
P2 = 6.75 KW
Answer: P2 = 6.75 KW
9) What is the maximum allowable primary current of 2 KVA step down transformer with a
four to one turns ratio is connected across a 440-volt line?
Solutions: -
V1/V2 = N1/N2 = I2/I1 = K (Transformer Ratio)
440/V2 = 4/1
V2 = 110V
The transformer rating in volt-amp = V2 * I2
2000 = 110 * I2
Secondary Current I2 = 18.18 A
I2/I1 = N1/N2
18.18/I1 = 4/1
I1 = 4.545 A
Answer: Primary current I1 = 4.545 A
10) If an AC motor is started and produces 25 horse power, the KW meter reading will
increase by
Solutions: -
1HP = 0.746 KW
25 HP = 0.746 * 25 = 18.65 KW
Answer: 18.65 KW
11) A three-phase alternator is operating at 450 volts with the switchboard ammeter
indicating 300 amps. The kw meter currently indicates 163.6 KW, with a power factor of
0.7. If the power factor increases to 0.8, the KW meter reading would increase by
____________.
Given: -
V = 450V
I = 300A
Cos ø = 0.8
Solutions: -
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Power = √3 * V * I * Cos ø / 1000

= √3 * 450 * 300 * 0.8 / 1000
= 187.06 KW
Increased power = 187.06 – 163.6 = 23.4KW
Answer: 23.4KW
12) A turbocharger has a rated output of 1200 KW at 60 Hz, with a no load frequency 61.5
Hz. What is speed drop?
Solutions: -
S.D = (No load speed – Full load speed) / No load speed
= (61.5 – 60) / 61.5 = 0.02439
Answer: S.D = 0.02439
13) A certain appliances 750 W. if it is allowed to run continuously for 15 days how many
KW-hours of energy does it consumes?
Solutions: -
Current consumes per hour = 750 W
For 15 days = 15 * 24 * 750 = 270000 W-h = 270KWh
Answer: 270KWh
14) If it takes 84J of energy to move a charge of 15C from one point to another. What is the
voltage between two points?
Given: -
W = 84
Q = 15
Solutions: -
V = W/ Q = 84 / 15 = 5.60V
Answer: V = 5.60V
15) If three resistors of resistance of 30 Ω, 50 Ω, 20 Ω are connected in series and an output

voltage of 20V is applied to this circuit. Calculate the voltage drop across the 50 Ω
resistor?
Given: -
R1 = 30 Ω
R2 = 50 Ω
R3 = 20 Ω
V = 20V
Solutions: -
R = R1 + R2 + R3 = 30 + 50 + 20 = 100 Ω
V = IR
I = V / R = 20 / 100 = 0.2A
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Voltage drop on R2 = I * R2
= 0.2 * 50 = 10V
Answer: Voltage drop on R2 = 10V
16) If resistance of any coil is 120 Ω. Calculate the resistance when its length is increased by
20% and its dia is increased by 50%.
Given: -
R1 = 120 Ω
L2 = 1.2 L1
D2 = 1.5D1
Solutions: -
R = ΡL/A9
R2 = R1 * (A1 * L2) / (A2 * L1) = 120 * {( ) * 1.2 L1} / {( ) * L1}
= 120 * 1.2 / (1.5)2 = 64 Ω

Answer: R2 = 64Ω
17) What is the magneto motive force in a 75 turn coil of wire when are 4 amps of current
through it?
Given: -
N = 75
I=4
Solutions: -
MMF = N * I
= 75 * 4 = 300
Answer: 300 At
18) If it takes 35 Jules of energy to move a charge of 6C from one point to another. What is
the voltage between the two points?
Given: -
Q = 35
C=6
Solutions: -
Q=C*V
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V = Q / V = 35 / 6 = 5.83V
Answer: V = 5.83V
19) Calculate the velocity of conductor if terminal voltage is 2.2V/m & the magnetic field
strength is 0.2T?
Given: -
E = 2.2
L=1
B = 0.2
Solutions: -
E=B*L*v
v = E / B*L = 2.2 / 0.2 = 11m/s
Answer: v = 11 m/s
20) Calculate the frequency of the motor if the speed is 4800 rpm & no of poles are 2.
Given: -
n = 4800 rpm
p=2
Solutions: -
n = 120 f / p
f = 4800 * 2 / 120 = 80 Hz
Answer: f = 80 Hz
21) What is the power in a mili watt having resistance of 12Ω having a potential difference
of 3V?
Given: -
R = 12Ω
V = 3V
Solutions: -
V = IR
I = V / R = 3 / 12 = ¼ A
P = V * I = 3 * ¼ = 0.75 Watts = 750 mW
Answer: P = 750 mW
22) A 40 cm wire current of 20 amps is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 30 degrees.

Calculate the force on wire?
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Given: -
L = 40cm = 0.4 M
I = 20 A
B = 0.6
Ɵ = 30o
Solutions: -
F = B I L SinƟ
F = 0.6 * 20 * 0.4 * Sin 30o = 2.4N

Answer: F = 2.4 N
23) Find the voltage of a motor of 200 rpm. When the flux changes from 1wb to 4 wb?
Given: -
N = 200
Solutions: -
E = N * (df/dt)
E = 200 * (4-1) = 600V
Answer: E = 600 V
24) Inductance is 6mh current go from 0.4 to 2.5 amps in 0.6 sec. calculate induced emf?
Given: -
L = 6 x 10-3 h
Solutions: -
E = L (di/dt)
E = 6 x 10-3 * (2.5 -0.4) / O.6 = 0.021V
Answer: E = 0.021 V
25) The voltage induced across a certain coil is 150mV. A 100Ω resistor is connected to the
coil terminal. Calculate the induced current in mili amps?
Given: -
R = 100Ω
V = 150mV = 0.150 V
Solutions: -
V = IR
I = V/R = 0.15/100 = 0.0015 A = 1.5 mA
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Answer: I = 1.5 mA
26) If the flux through 120 turns coil changes from 2wb to 6wb in one sec. what is the
voltage induced?
Given: -
N = 120
Solutions: -
E = N * (df/dt)
E = 120 * (6-2) = 480V
Answer: E = 480 V
27) A 20m wire carrying a current of 10 amps magnetic field of 0.3T with an angle of 40o
with vector B. find the magnitude of force?
Given: -
L = 20cm = 0.2 M
I = 10 A
B = 0.3
Ɵ = 40o
Solutions: -
F = B I L SinƟ
F = 0.3 * 10 * 0.2 * Sin 40o = 38.567 N

Answer: F = 38.567 N
28) If the resistance of the wire is 15Ω, if the length is doubled and dia is one third then
resistance of wire is?
R1 = 15 Ω
L2 = 2 L1
D2 = 1/3 D1
Solutions: -
R = ΡL/A
R2 = R1 * (A1 * L2) / (A2 * L1) = 15 * {( ) * 2 L1} / {[ ] * L1}
= 15 * 2 / (1/3)2 = 270 Ω
Answer: R2 = 270 Ω
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29) The resistors 40Ω, 50 Ω, 60 Ω are connected in series input 30V. calculate voltage drop
across 60Ω?
Given: -
R1 = 40 Ω
R2 = 50 Ω
R3 = 60 Ω
V = 30V
Solutions: -
R = R1 + R2 + R3 = 40 + 50 + 60 = 150 Ω
V = IR
I = V / R = 30 / 150 = 0.2A
= 0.2 * 60 = 12 V
Answer: Voltage drop on R3 = 12 V
30) A half wave rectifier having resistive load of 600 Ω with supply voltage of 80V and
having forward resistance of 100 Ω. Calculate the peak current.
Given: -
Vrms = 80V
RL = 600 Ω
RF = 100 Ω
Solutions: -
IM = VM / [RL + RF]
Vrms = VM / √2 => VM = Vrms * √2
IM = 80 X √2 / [600+100] = 0.1616 A
Answer: IM = 0.1616 A
31) A certain appliances 700 W. if it is allowed to run continuously for 36 days how many
KW-hours of energy does it consumes?
Solutions: -
Current consumes per hour = 700 W
For 15 days = 36 * 24 * 700 = 604800 W-h = 604.8KWh
Answer: 604.8 KWh
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32) Alfa particles enter an electromagnetic field where the electric intensity is 300V/m and
the magnetic induction is 0.200T. what is the velocity of Alfa particles?
Given: -
B = 0.200T
E = 300 V/M
Solutions: -
v = E / B = 300 / 0.2 =1500 m/s
Answer: v = 1500 m/s
33) What is the magneto motive force in a 100 turns coil of wire when there are 8A of current
through it?
Given: -
N = 100
I=8
Solutions: -
MMF = N * I
= 100 * 8 = 800
Answer: 800 At
34) A resistance of 20 Ω, 15 Ω, 25 Ω are connected in series across a 36V line. Calculating

voltage drop across 25 Ω resistance.
Given: -
R1 = 20 Ω
R2 = 15 Ω
R3 = 25 Ω
V = 36V
Solutions: -
R = R1 + R2 + R3 = 20 + 15 + 25 = 60 Ω
V = IR
I = V / R = 36 / 600 = 0.6 A
= 0.6 * 25 = 15V
Answer: Voltage drop on R3 = 15 V
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35) The inductors of inductance 3H and 2H are connected in series. The mutual inductance
between them is 2H, which is aiding. Calculate the effective inductance.
Given: -
L1 = 3
L2 = 2
M=2
Solutions: -
Inductors are connected in aeries which aiding
L = L1 + L2 + 2M
L = 3 + 2 + (2*2) = 9
Answer: L = 9 H
36) The inductors of inductance 6H and 8H are connected in series. The mutual inductance
between them is 3H, which is aiding. Calculate the effective inductance.
Given: -
L1 = 6
L2 = 8
M=3
Solutions: -
Inductors are connected in aeries which aiding
L = L1 + L2 + 2M
L = 6 + 8 + (2*3) = 20
Answer: L = 20 H
37) Resistance of certain wire is 8Ω and second wire of the same materials are same temp
has a diameter half of the first wire and length is 3 times the first wire. Find the
resistance for second one.
Given: -
R1 = 8 Ω
L2 = 3 L1
D2 = 0.5 D1
Solutions: -
R = ΡL/A
R2 = R1 * (A1 * L2) / (A2 * L1) = 8 * {( ) * 3 L1} / {( ) * L1}
= 8 * 3 / (0.5)2 = 96 Ω
Answer: R2 = 96 Ω
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38) 45Ω resistor connected to a 3V battery. Calculate the power.

Given: -
R = 45Ω
V = 3V
Solutions: -
V = IR
I = V/R = 3/45 = 1/15 A
P = V * I = 3 * 1/15 = 0.2W = 200 mW
Answer: P = 200 m W
39) Alfa particles enter an electromagnetic field where the electric intensity is 600V/m and
the magnetic induction is 0.150T. what is the velocity of Alfa particles?
Given: -
B = 0.150T
E = 600 V/M
Solutions: -
v = E / B = 600 / 0.15 =4000 m/s
Answer: v = 4000 m/s
40) 600 rps 2 pole find frequency?

Given: -
n = 600 rps = 600 * 60 rpm
p=2
Solutions: -
n = 120 f / p
f = 600 * 60 * 2 / 120 = 600 Hz
Answer: f = 600 Hz
41) Electron having energy of 35J having a charge of 7C. what is the voltage?
Given: -
Q = 35
C=7
Solutions: -
Q=C*V
V = Q / V = 35 / 7 = 5 V
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Answer: V = 5 V
42) The armature resistance of a 200V DC machine has 0.5Ω of the full load armature
current is 50A. what will be the induced emf when machine act as
(i) Generator (ii) Motor
Given: -
R = 0.5 Ω
V = 200 V
I = 50 A
Solutions: -
For Generator E = V + (I * R)
E = 200 + (50 * 0.5) = 225 V
For Motor E = V – (I * R)
E = 200 – (50 * 0.5) = 175 V
Answer: (i) Generator E = 225 V (ii) Motor E = 175 V
43) electrons and protons of the same momentum enter normally into a uniform magnetic
field of flux density B. mass of the electron is me (m suffix e) and mass of the proton is
mp (m suffix p). if re (r suffix e) and rp (r suffix p) represents the radii of the path of the
electrons and the protons respectively. calculate the ratio re/rp. your answer should be
correct to 2 decimals
Solutions: -
Charged particles describe an anti-clockwise circular path and magnetic force work
as centripetal force. Thus
F = qvB = mV2/R => mV/R
Here mpV and meV are same because of same momentum.
For electron qB = meV/Re
For proton qB = mpV/Rp
Dividing the both equations
Re / Rp = 1
Answer: Re / Rp = 1.00
44) the certain instrument power is 4W and resistance is 100Ω. Calculate the voltage?
Given: -
R = 100 Ω
P = 4W
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Solutions: -
V = IR
I = V/R = V/100 A
P=V*I
4 = V * V/100 = V2/100
V2 = 400 => V = √400 = 20 V
Answer: V = 20 V
45) Find the current flow through a light bulb from a steady movement of 1022 electrons in
one hour. Assume that the change of a single electron = 1.602x10-19
Given: -
n = 1022
e = 1.602x10-19
t = one hour = 60 * 60 Sec
Solutions: -
q = n * e = 1022 * 1.602x10-19
I = q / t = (1022 * 1.602x10-19 ) / (60 * 60) = 0.445 A
Answer: I = 0.445 A
46) The types of the system whose transfer function is given by (0 Decimal)
G(S) = (S2+3) / (S5+S4+S3+3S2+2S) is: -
Answer: 1
47) If V = 3v, R= 120ohms. Then find I in mili amp?

Given: -
R = 120Ω
V = 3V
Solutions: -
V = IR
I = V/R = 3/120 = 0.025 A = 25 mA
Answer: I = 25 mA
48) Find the current through a light bulb from a steady movement of 1022 electrons in 0.25
hours. Assume the charge of single electron = 1.602x10^-19 coulombs (correct to 3
decimal)
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Given: -
n = 1022
e = 1.602x10-19
t = 0.25 hour = 0.25 * 60 * 60 Sec
Solutions: -
q = n * e = 1022 * 1.602x10-19
I = q / t = (1022 * 1.602x10-19 ) / (0.25 * 60 * 60) = 1.78 A
Answer: I = 1.780 A
49) The total secondary voltage in a center tapped full wave rectifier is 125 Vrms. neglecting
the diode drop the rms output voltage is?
Solutions: -
Output voltage without diode drop = Vrms / 2 = 125/2 = 62.5 V
Answer: Vdc = 62.5 V
Some formulas
Impedance (Z) = V / I
Resistors are connected in series (Current will be same in all resistors)

RS = R1 + R2 + R3
V = V1 + V2 + V3
V1 = I * R1 V2 = I * R2 V3 = I * R3
V = I (R1 + R2 + R3) = I * RS
Resistors are connected in parallel (Voltage will be same in all resistors)

1/RP = 1/R1 + 1 / R2 + 1 / R3
I = I1 + I2 + I3
I1 = V /R1 I2 = V / R2 I3 = V / R3
I = V {1/ (R1 + R2 + R3)} = V / RP
Capacitors are connected in series

1 / CP = 1 / C1 + 1 / C2 + 1 / C3
Capacitors are connected in parallel

CS = C1 + C2 + C3
Inductors are connected in series which is aiding

LS = L1 + L2 + 2M
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Inductors are connected in series which is opposing

LS = L1 + L2 - 2M
Inductors are connected in parallel which is aiding

LP = (L1 * L2 – M2) / (L1 + L2 - 2M)
Inductors are connected in parallel which is opposing

LP = (L1 * L2 – M2) / (L1 + L2 + 2M)
SOME IMPORTANT USCG QUESTIONS
5231 The full torque electric brake on an electric 5232 When troubleshooting most electronic
cargo winch functions to _____________. circuits, "loading effect" can be minimized
by using a voltmeter with a/an
___________________.
A. act as a backup brake in the event the A. input impedance much greater than the
mechanical brake should impedance across which the voltage is
fail being measured
B. automatically hold the load as soon as B. input impedance much less than the
current to the machine is shut off impedance across which the voltage is
being measured
C. automatically govern the lowering speed C. sensitivity of less than 1000 ohms/volt
of the load
D. automatically govern the hoisting speed of D. sensitivity of more than 1000 volts/ohm
the load
Ans: B Ans: A
5233 An electric tachometer receives the engine 5234 A semiconductor that decreases in
speed signal from a _______________. resistance with an increase in temperature
is known as a _____________.
A. small generator mounted on the engine A. resistor
B. bimetallic sensing device B. thermistor
C. stroboscopic sensing device C. diode
D. vibrating reed meter generating a voltage D. thermopile
proportionate to engine speed
Ans: A Ans: B
5235 Which of the listed devices may be 5236 Moisture damage, as a result of
installed on a large turboelectric condensation occurring inside of the
alternating current propulsion generator? cargo winch master switches, can be
reduced by __________________.
A. Temperature detector coils inserted in the A. installing a light bulb in the pedestal
stator slots for measuring stator stand
temperature.
B. A CO2 fire extinguishing system. B. coating the switch box internals with
epoxy sealer
C. Electric space heaters to prevent C. venting the switch box regularly
condensation of moisture.
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D. All of the above. D. using strip heaters inside the switch box
Ans: D Ans: D
5237 The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 hertz, 5238 Any electric motor can be constructed to be
AC generator is controlled by the _____________.
_____________.
A. prime mover speed A. short proof
B. exciter output voltage B. ground proof
C. load on the alternator C. explosion proof
D. number of poles D. overload proof
Ans: B Ans: C
5239 The electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium 5240 Which of the damages listed can occur to
battery is distilled water and the components of a winch master control
______________. switch, if the cover gasket becomes
deteriorated?
A. diluted sulfuric acid A. Overheating of the winch motor.
B. potassium hydroxide B. Contamination of lube oil.
C. lead sulfate C. Sparking at the winch motor brushes.
D. zinc oxide D. Rapid corrosion of switch components.
Ans: B Ans: D
5241 While starting a main propulsion 5242 The purpose of a short circuit forcing
synchronous motor, the ammeter pegs out module (short time trip) installed in a
at maximum and then returns to the branch line is to provide ____________.
proper value after synchronization. This
indicates the _____________.
A. high speed clearance of low impedance
A. motor has started properly
short circuits in the branch
B. continuity of service on main bus under
B. field windings are grounded
short circuit conditions in a branch
C. slip rings are dirty C. isolation of short circuits by selective
tripping of branch circuit breakers
D. power transmission cables are grounded D. all of the above
Ans: A Ans: D
5243 Autotransformer starters or compensators5244 In an AC synchronous motor electric
are sometimes used with polyphase propulsion plant, propeller speed is
induction motors to _____________. controlled by varying the _____________.
A. reduce the voltage applied to the motor
A. prime mover speed
during the starting period
B. increase the voltage for "across-the-line B. electric coupling field strength
starting"
C. provide a backup means of voltage C. number of energized main motor poles
regulation for emergency starting
D. allow the voltage to be either stepped up D. propulsion generator field strength
or down, depending on the application, to
ensure full torque
Ans: A Ans: A
5245 Grounds occurring in electrical machinery as5246 The amount of voltage induced in the
a result of insulation failure may result from windings of an AC generator depends on
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_____________. ____________.
A. deterioration through extended use A. the number of conductors in series per
winding
B. excessive heat B. the speed at which the magnetic field
passes across the winding
C. extended periods of vibration C. the strength of the magnetic field
D. all of the above D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: D
5247 The device that most commonly utilizes the5248 A tubular fuse should always be removed
principle of electromagnetic induction is the from a fuse panel with _____________.
_____________.
A. diode A. a screwdriver
B. transformer B. a pair of insulated metal pliers
C. transistor C. any insulated object
D. rheostat D. fuse pullers
Ans: B Ans: D
5249 Which of the following statements5250 The number of cells in a 12 volt lead-acid
concerning analog and digital devices are battery is ________________.
correct?
A. The variables in digital systems are fixed A. three cells
quantities, and the variables in analog
systems are continuous quantities.
B. There are no basic differences between the B. four cells
two systems.
C. Analog devices are superior in accuracy C. six cells
compared to digital devices.
D. Operations in a digital device are D. twelve cells
performed simultaneously.
Ans: A Ans: C
5251 The current at which a magnetic-type 5252 Protection against sustained overloads
overload relay tends to trip may be occurring in molded-case circuit breakers
decreased by raising the plunger further is provided by a/an __________.
into the magnetic circuit of the relay. This
action ___________.
A. reduces magnetic pull on the plunger and A. overvoltage release
requires more current to trip the relay
B. reduces magnetic pull on the plunger and B. thermal acting trip
requires less current to trip the relay
C. increases magnetic pull on the plunger C. thermal overload relay
and requires more current to trip the relay
D. increases magnetic pull on the plunger and D. current overload relay
Ans: D Ans: B
5253 Regarding an AC generator connected to 5254 In an induction motor, rotor currents are
the main electrical bus; as the electric load circulated in the rotor by _____________.
and power factor vary, a corresponding
change is reflected in the generator
armature reaction. These changes in
armature reaction are compensated for
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by the
_________
A. governor speed droop setting A. slip rings and brushes

B. voltage regulator B. an armature and brushes
C. balance coil C. inductive reaction of the rotating stator
field
D. phase-balance relay D. external variable resistors
Ans: B Ans: C
5255 Electrical leads and insulation on a motor 5256 Voltage generated by most AC generators
should be painted with ____________. is fed from the machine to the bus by
means of ____________.
A. heat-resisting acrylic A. brushes on a commutator
B. heat-resisting aluminum B. brushes on slip rings
C. insulating varnish C. slip rings on a commutator
D. insulating white lead D. direct connections from the stator
Ans: C Ans: D
5257 The alarm system for an engine order 5258 As a general rule, the first troubleshooting
telegraph uses small Selwyn action to be taken in checking faulty
motors attached to the indicators. The alarm electric control devices is to
sounds when the rotors are _____________. _____________.
A. in synchronous position, no current is flowing, A. draw a one line diagram of the circuitry
and the relays are open
B. in synchronous position, no current is flowing, B. test all fuses and measure the line voltage
and the relays are closed
C. not synchronized, current is flowing, and the C. take megger readings
relays are open
D. not synchronized, current is flowing, and the D. insulate the apparatus from ground
relays are closed
Ans: D Ans: B
5259 Which of the following statements is correct 5260 The first requirement for logical
concerning the circuits in a sound powered troubleshooting of any system is the ability
telephone system? to ______________.
A. The ringing circuit is composed of only one A. collect all available data on a casualty
common wire to ground.
B. The common talking circuit is composed of two
B. recognize normal operation
ungrounded wires.
C. The ringing circuit has two grounded wires
C. identify the probable cause of a symptom
connected to each station.
D. The talking and calling circuits are electrically D. isolate the faulty component
dependent upon each other.
Ans: B Ans: B
5261 AC circuits possess characteristics of resistance, 5262 A low voltage source is being used
inductance, and capacitance. The capacitive for testing armature coils. A coil short circuit
reactance of a circuit is expressed in will be indicated by a _______.
_____________.
A. ohms A. high voltage reading, while the other coil
readings will have an equal or lower value
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B. mhos B. low or zero voltage reading, while the

other coils will have higher readings
C. henrys C. fluctuating voltmeter reading, while the
other coil readings are steady
D. farads D. steady voltmeter reading, while the other
coil readings are fluctuating
Ans: A Ans: B
5263 The electrical energy necessary to transmit 5264 Which of the listed procedures should be
a person's voice over a sound-powered carried out to prevent moisture damage
telephone circuit is obtained from to electrical apparatus during extended
_____________. periods of idleness?
A. dry cell batteries A. Fill the motor housing with CO2 to inert the
space.
B. the ship's service switchboard B. Strap silica gel around the commutator.
C. the emergency switchboard C. Place heat lamps in the motor housings.
D. the speaker's voice D. Cover the equipment with a canvas
tarpaulin.
Ans: D Ans: C
5265 Which of the listed conditions is an5266 The freezing point of the electrolyte in a
advantage of a PN diode over a vacuum fully charged lead-acid battery will be
diode? _____________.
A. Longer life. A. higher than in a discharged battery
B. No warm up time. B. lower than in a discharged battery
C. Less delicate. C. the same as in a discharged battery
D. All of the above. D. higher than in a discharged battery, but
the specific gravity will be less
Ans: D Ans: B
5267 A shading coil used in an AC magnetic 5268 In a cartridge-type fuse, the metal element
controller, functions to _____________. is contained in a ___________________.
A. reduce vibration and noise in the contactor A. porcelain window
B. prevent flux buildup in the operating coil B. thermal cut out
C. eliminate arcing when the contacts close C. fiber tube
D. energize the operating coil and "pull in" D. flasher device
the contacts
Ans: A Ans: C
5269 Time delayed or delayed action-type fuses 5270 Silicon diodes designed for a specific
are designed to _____________. reverse breakdown voltage, become
useful as an electronic power supply
voltage regulator, called
_____________.
A. prevent grounds in branch circuits A. tunnel diodes
B. prevent opens in motor circuits B. hot-carrier diodes
C. permit momentary overloads without C. compensating diodes
melting
D. guard lighting and electronic circuits D. Zener diodes
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Ans: C Ans: D
5271 To effectively clean a commutator in good 5272 What will be the phase angle relationship
physical condition, you should use of a six-pole, three-phase, rotating field
____________. generator?
A. trichloride ethylene A. 60°
B. kerosene B. 120°
C. a canvas wiper C. 180°
D. a commutator stone D. 360°
Ans: C Ans: B
5273 When charging lead-acid batteries, you 5274 Ammeters and voltmeters used in sinusoidal
should reduce the charging rate as the AC power systems indicate which of the
battery nears its full charge capacity to following values of the waveforms
______________. measured?
A. prevent excessive gassing and overheating A. Peak value
B. allow equalization of cell voltages B. Root-mean-square value
C. reduce lead sulfate deposits C. Average value
D. increase lead peroxide formation D. Maximum value
Ans: A Ans: B
5275 Since fuse elements are made of zinc or 5276 Which of the following statements correctly
any alloy of tin and lead, the melting point applies to transistors?
of the fuse element must be
_____________.
A. higher than that of copper A. NDN and PNP are the two basic types of
transistors.
B. lower than that of copper B. The three terminals are called the emitter,
base, and collector.
C. equal to that of copper C. The emitter separates the base and
collector.
D. reached when the conductor it is protecting D. The collector separates the emitter and
becomes "white hot." base.
Ans: B Ans: B
5277 Fuses are rated in _____________. 5278 Which of the following statements
comparing transistors and vacuum tubes is
correct?
A. voltage A. Both transistors and vacuum tubes have a
cathode that must be heated to give off
electrons.
B. amperage B. A vacuum tube must have a heated
cathode, where transistors do not.
C. interrupting capacity C. Neither transistors nor vacuum tubes
require heat for electrons to flow.
D. all the above D. The anode of both transistors and vacuum
tubes must be heated to give off electrons.
Ans: D Ans: B
5279 A damper winding is designed as part of a 5280 The type of control circuit that will not
synchronous motor to ____________. permit automatic restarting after power
is restored, following a power failure is
called _____________.
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A. increase efficiency A. low voltage protection

B. provide starting torque B. low voltage release
C. provide excitation C. overload lockout
D. eliminate slippage D. reduced voltage restart

Ans: B Ans: A
5281 Which of the following types of motors is5282 Electric cables are formed of stranded wire to
often designed for use in correcting power ____________.
factor?
A. Polyphase A. increase the current carrying capability
for a given size wire
B. Wound-rotor B. increase their flexibility
C. Induction C. decrease the weight for a given size wire
D. Synchronous D. assure good conductivity at junction points
Ans: D Ans: B
5283 The purpose of amortisseur windings in a 5284 A lead-acid battery is considered fully
synchronous motor is to ______________. charged when the ______________.
A. reduce eddy current losses A. electrolyte gasses freely
B. produce a higher power factor B. battery charger ammeter indicates a
positive reading
C. provide a means for starting C. terminal voltage reaches a constant value
at a given temperature
D. specific gravity of all cells reaches the
D. eliminate arcing between the stator and the
correct value and no longer increases over
rotor
a period of 1 to 4 hours
Ans: C Ans: D
5285 High vacuum diodes, gas-filled diodes, and5286 Local action in a dry-cell, or lead-acid
germanium semiconductor diodes may all storage battery is the process whereby
be used as _____________. ________________.
A. potentiometers A. hydrogen gas is liberated
B. rectifiers B. the electrolyte compensates for
overcharging
C. power sources C. potassium hydroxide absorbs carbon
dioxide from the air
D. photocells D. the battery becomes discharged without
being connected to a load
Ans: B Ans: D
5287 Large cable sizes are formed as individual5288 The conversion of the throttle command
conductors that may be comprised of voltage to the signal necessary to achieve
several smaller strands to __________. the desired shaft RPM is accomplished by
the _____________.
A. obtain the flexibility required for easy A. ahead or astern function generator of the
handling throttle control circuit
B. reduce the overall weight of the wire run B. feedback resistor of the summing amplifier
circuit
C. reduce the number of supports needed for C. operational amplifiers in the autorotation
a horizontal overhead run circuit
D. all of the above D. long time constant amplifier circuit
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Ans: A Ans: A
5289 A hydrometer indicates specific gravity by 5290 The unit of apparent power in a purely
comparing the _____________. inductive circuit is called the
_____________.
A. density of a substance in water with the A. kva
density of the same substance in air
B. differences in weight between water and B. var
the liquid measured
C. mass of substance measured with the
C. emf
density of the same substance
D. buoyancy of an object in water with the D. watt
buoyancy of the same object in the liquid
being measured
Ans: D Ans: B
5291 A common type of protective covering used 5292 The main difference between an electron
on electrical conductors is tube and a transistor is the
_____________. _____________.
A. plain paper A. type of function they can perform
B. fibrous braid B. reaction of electron flow through a gas or
vacuum in a transistor
C. reaction of electron flow through a
C. silver sheathing
semiconductor when placed in a tube
D. Babbitt sheathing D. reaction of electron flow through a
semiconductor used to form a transistor
Ans: B Ans: D
5293 An across-the-line starter is typically used 5294 The multiple prefix "kilo" means
for which of the following applications? ____________.
A. Reduced-current starting of large motors A. thousand (10 to the 3rd power)
B. Low torque starting of small motors B. million (10 to the 6th power)
C. Low resistance starting of DC motors C. billion (10 to the 9th power)
D. Full-voltage starting of motors D. trillion (10 to the 12 power)
Ans: D Ans: A
5295 Before testing insulation with a megohm 5296 A double squirrel-cage motor is designed to
meter, the windings of large machines have__________.
should be grounded for about 15 minutes
just prior to the test, because the
___________.
A. static charge of the machine may give a A. low starting torque
false reading
B. armature will have a greater number of B. low starting current
leakage paths
C. insulation may be damaged C. high starting voltage
D. insulation may be covered with moisture D. low starting resistance
Ans: A Ans: B
5297 Which of the methods listed is used to 5298 The rotor slots of a repulsion-type motor
maintain equal load sharing between two are generally skewed (placed nonparallel
compound wound DC generators to the rotor axis) to _________.
operating in parallel?
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A. The shunt fields are interconnected. A. produce a constant starting torque
B. The shunt field rheostats are interconnected. B. permit a greater air gap with the starter
C. The series fields of both generators are C. permit a smaller air gap with the starter
connected in series.
D. The series fields of both generators are D. reduce eddy current losses
connected in parallel.
Ans: D Ans: A
5299 When using a megohm meter to test 5300 A three-phase, induction-type motor
insulation, good insulation will be indicated experiences an open in one phase. Which
by _____________. of the listed automatic protective devices
will prevent the machine from being
damaged?
A. slight kicks of the needle down scale A. Overspeed trip
B. a downward dip followed by a gradual B. Thermal overload relay
climb to the true resistance value
C. a gradual rise in the pointer reading at the C. Three-pole safety switch
outset
D. the initial dip of the pointer D. Magnetic blowout coil
Ans: B Ans: B
5301 The process, whereby electrons gain 5302 Before testing insulation with a megohm
sufficient energy to be released from the meter, the windings of large machines
surface of a thin, heated metal plate, is should be grounded for about 15 minutes
known as _____________. just prior to the test as the
______________.
A. photo electric emission A. insulation may be damaged
B. secondary emission B. insulation may be covered with moisture
C. thermionic emission C. armature windings will have a greater
number of leakage paths
D. larger machines may acquire a charge of
D. regressive emission
static electricity during operation
Ans: C Ans: D
5303 The multiple prefix "tera" (T) means 5304 Most conducting materials such as copper,
____________. aluminum, iron, nickel, and tungsten
_____________.
A. thousand (10 to the 3rd power) A. increase in resistance with increased
temperature
B. million (10 to the 6th power) B. increase in resistance with decreased
temperature
C. billion (10 to the 9th power) C. decrease in resistance with increased
temperature
D. trillion (10 to the 12th power) D. increase in conductance with increased
temperature
Ans: D Ans: A
5305 In a series circuit, which value will remain5306 If the pointer fails to return to zero when a
unchanged at all places in the circuit? megger is disconnected, the
_____________.
A. Voltage A. pointer is stuck
B. Current B. hair springs are burned out
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C. Resistance C. megger is out of calibration

D. Inductance D. megger is operating normally
Ans: B Ans: D
5307 Which of the listed conditions describes the 5308 In electronic circuits, DC voltages can be
effect on intrinsic semiconductor operation positive (+) or negative (-) when measured
as a result of a temperature increase? with respect to the _________.
A. Additional heat sinks will be required A. printed circuit board "common" trace
B. Conductivity will increase B. chassis, console frame or hull "ground"
C. Conductivity will decrease C. analogue or digital circuitry "common" bus
D. Resistivity will increase D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: D
5309 To minimize magnetic field 5310 Capacitors are used on the output of the
interaction between electrical power supply in today's consoles to
conductors in physical proximity, it _____________.
is best to keep them
___________________.
A. parallel and as close as possible to each A. filter out "ripple"
other
B. at right angles and as close as possible to B. prevent overloads
each other
C. parallel to and as far as practicable from C. act as a permanent load
each other
D. at right angles and as far as practicable D. decrease the average value of the output
from each other voltage
Ans: D Ans: A
5311 The purpose of a motor under voltage 5312 Which of the following components are
protection device is to _____________. used to assemble a fluorescent lighting
system?
A. prevent high armature current when power A. Lamp
is restored
B. start the motor at a very low voltage B. Starter
C. trip the load off the motor in case of fire C. Ballast
D. protect personnel from low voltage shocks D. All of the above
Ans: A Ans: D
5313 Low voltage releases as used in some 5314 The schematic symbol for an operational
shipboard motor starter and control amplifier in an analog circuit is a
equipment will have which of the following _________.
characteristics?
A. They trip circuit contactors when the motor
A. circle
starts to overspeed.
B. They require manual resetting upon
B. square
restoration of normal voltage.
C. They use a phase sensitive relay to trip
contacts in series with the holding coil of the C. trapezoid
starter.
D. They allow the motor to restart upon D. triangle
restoration of normal voltage.
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Ans: D Ans: D
5315 A motor controller contains three selector push 5316 For more complete vessel protection when
buttons labeled using an impressed current cathodic system
"start", "jog", and "stop". When the "jog" _____________.
button is pushed, the motor
_____________.
A. will run continuously after the "jog" button is A. all ship's service alternators have
released additional temperature sensing devices
and a thermal recorder installed
B. will run until the "jog" button is released B. machinery on deck and in the engine room
is first coated with zinc chromate before
final painting
C. will not start until both the "jog" and "start" C. the hull's magnetic fields are aligned with
buttons are pushed a solid-state degaussing circuit using SCR's
D. will not stop unless the "stop" button is D. straps connect the rudder with the hull and
pushed the propeller shaft is grounded through a
slip ring/brush arrangement
Ans: B Ans: D
5317 When you are making a high potential 5318 What is the function of the interpoles installed
test on a piece of repaired electrical in DC motors?
machinery, a rise in leakage current
indicates ____________.
A. good insulation A. To provide greater torque by
strengthening the main field.
B. bad insulation B. To provide sparkles commutation without
having to shift the brushes.
C. high insulation power factor C. To limit the production of counter-
electromotive force.
D. a high slot discharge factor D. To limit the starting surge current.
Ans: B Ans: B
5319 Regarding an induction motor, the power5320 You are testing the insulation in an AC
developed by the rotor automatically generator with a megohm meter. The
adjusts itself to the _____________. resistance value of a dry, clean winding
will ____________.
A. power required to drive the load A. continue to rise as the test potential is
maintained, becoming fairly steady as the
leakage current stabilizes
B. speed required to drive the load B. remain constant as the temperature of the
windings increases
C. continue to drop as the potential is
C. current flow in the motor stator maintained, becoming fairly steady after
5 to 7 minutes
D. torque developed by the rotating field D. stabilize after approximately 2 to 4
minutes of fluctuation
Ans: A Ans: A
5321 Routine maintenance of dry-type 5322 The sub-multiple prefix "micro" (Greek
transformers should include ____________. letter 'mu') means ____________.
A. cleaning the windings, if accessible, with a A. thousandth (10 to the -3rd power)
vacuum cleaner or very low pressure air
B. measuring and recording the winding B. millionth (10 to the -6th power)
temperature with an accurate mercury
thermometer
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C. periodic cleaning of the winding insulation C. billionth (10 to the -9th power)
with an approved solvent
D. making sure that the units are close to
bulkheads or corners to protect them from D. trillionth (10 to the -12th power)
damage
Ans: A Ans: B
5323 The part of the shipboard electrical system 5324 The amount of current flow required for
used to control the distribution of power to the cathodic protection of a vessel is
the branch circuits, is the _____________. dependent upon the _________.
A. bridge control panel A. amount of bare steel surface
B. disconnect links B. speed of the ship through the water
C. governor relay box C. temperature of the water
D. main switchboard D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: D
5325 A switchboard for an AC electrical system 5326 When replacing a power transistor fitted
requires the use of which of the following with a heat sink in a circuit, a coating of
devices? silicone grease is applied between the
transistor case and the heat sink. This is
done to ____________.
A. Frequency meter. A. lubricate the transistor
B. Ohmmeter. B. lubricate the heat sink
C. Induction voltage regulator. C. aid in the removal of the heat sink
D. Current transformer governor. D. provide maximum heat transfer
Ans: A Ans: D
5327 One function of the movable cams in a 5328 The point of operation for a saturable
drum-type motor controller is to reactor in a power circuit is that at which
_____________. _______________.
A. regulate the speed of the motor A. a large change in control current results in
small change in load current
B. maintain resistance contacts in clean B. a small change in load current results in a
condition large change in control current
C. insulate the operating handle C. a small change in control current results in
a large change in load current
D. limit the amount of load put on the motor D. a large change in load current causes a
small change in control current
Ans: A Ans: C
5329 Magnetic controller contacts may become 5330 What precaution should be taken with a
welded together during operation due to vessel's impressed current cathodic
_____________. protection system after a dry-docking
period during which the hull has been
painted?
A. an open coil A. Output currents should be carefully
monitored to assure operation at nearly
100 % capacity for proper curing.
B. low contact pressure B. Reference cell voltages should be
maintained at half the normal range for
approximately 48 hours.
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C. excessive ambient temperature C. The unit should remain off for the
specified amount of time so as not to
disturb curing.
D. excessive magnetic gap D. A slight (10-15%) overcurrent to the
anodes should be allowed in order to
speed drying.
Ans: B Ans: C
5331 Possible phase relationships between5332 A suspected "open" in a motor field can be
voltage and current in an alternating current tested by using a/an ____________.
circuit include which of the following
conditions?
A. Current and voltage may be in phase. A. potentiometer
B. Current may lead the voltage. B. megger
C. Current may lag the voltage. C. wattmeter
D. All of the above. D. ammeter
Ans: D Ans: B
5333 Which of the procedures listed could result5334 Basically, a magnetic amplifier is a
in damaging a transistor beyond repair? saturable reactor with the addition of
_____________.
A. Applying incorrect polarity to the collector A. AC to the bias winding
circuit.
B. Applying excessive voltage to the input B. variable capacitance to all windings
circuit.
C. Careless soldering which would overheat C. eddy current protectors
the transistor.
D. All of the above. D. a rectifier in the load circuit
Ans: D Ans: D
5335 If the contacts of a motor starter or 5336 A capacitor discolored due to excessive
controller fail to drop out when the "stop" heat should be _____________.
button is depressed the ____________.
A. contacts are carrying excessive current A. calibrated
B. contacts have become welded together B. replaced
C. shading coil is broken C. cooled
D. shading coil is loose D. soldered
Ans: B Ans: B
5337 Grease coatings on electrical contact 5338 A ground in an electrical circuit outside the
surfaces increase contact resistance and engine room _____________.
should be removed with a/an
_______________.
A. small wire brush A. cannot be detected under normal
conditions
B. compressed air jet B. is of no consequence to engineering
personnel
C. clean dry cloth C. is indicated at the branch circuit breaker
panel
D. 10% solution carbon solvent and water D. is indicated by the ground detecting lamps
on the main switchboard
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Ans: C Ans: D
5339 Controller contacts should be routinely 5340 The third color band on a resistor is used to
cleaned by ________. indicate the ______________.
A. blowing with compressed air A. tolerance of the resistor
B. filing with a bastard file B. number of zeros following the first two
significant figures in the resistance value
C. wiping with a clean dry cloth C. first significant figure of the resistance
D. dressing with crocus cloth D. second significant figure of the resistance
Ans: C Ans: B
5341 When troubleshooting AC motors, a 5342 Impressed current cathodic protection is
portable growler can be used for locating used on vessels instead of
____________. _________________.
A. open field coils A. fire alarm systems
B. grounded field coils B. repeated painting
C. grounded stator coils C. sacrificial zincs
D. shorted stator coils D. vacuum tube degaussing systems
Ans: D Ans: C
5343 When charging a nickel-cadmium battery, 5344 Common basic applications for the
____________. operational amplifier include
____________.
A. the charging rate should be lessened when A. counting, pulsing and clocking amplifiers
gassing commences
B. overcharging should be avoided B. summing, scaling and difference amplifiers
C. the specific gravity of the electrolyte will C. step-up, step-down and rectifying
be unaffected by the state of charge amplifiers
D. add distilled water just prior to charging to D. all of the above
insure proper mixing
Ans: C Ans: B
5345 Which of the listed items will stop a motor5346 The timer element found in a reverse
due to a reduction in voltage and restart it power relay obtains its operating torque
when the voltage is restored to normal? via _____________.
A. Low voltage protection circuit A. line voltage
B. Non-renewable link fuse B. the main bus
C. Renewable link fuse C. electromagnets
D. Low voltage release circuit D. a separate battery source
Ans: D Ans: C
5347 The difference between the synchronous 5348 The set point current at which a magnetic-
speed of an induction machine and its type overload relay tends to trip may be
operating speed (slip) may be correctly increased by turning the dashpot in the
expressed _____________. "lower" direction. This action
_____________.
A. as a percent of synchronous speed A. reduces magnetic force on the plunger
B. as a decimal fraction of synchronous speed B. reduces magnetic force on the plunger and
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C. directly in revolutions per minute C. increases magnetic force on the plunger

D. as all of the above D. increases magnetic force on the plunger
and requires less current to trip the relay
Ans: A Ans: A
5349 Which of the listed statements is correct when5350 Kilowatt load is divided between two AC
using an analog multimeter as an ohmmeter? generators operating in parallel by
_____________.
A. The pointer should be adjusted to zero each A. adjusting the governor controls
time a new resistance range is selected.
B. The pointer will move to infinity when the meter is B. varying the excitation voltage
not in use.
C. Ohmmeters are not sufficiently sized to C. increasing both prime mover speeds
measure conductor insulation resistance. simultaneously
D. All of the above. D. decreasing both prime mover speeds
simultaneously
Ans: D Ans: A
5351 When a nickel-cadmium battery begins 5352 The frequency of an alternator at a given
gassing while connected to the battery RPM is determined by the _____________.
charging circuit, you should _____________.
A. do nothing as this is a normal condition when A. number of turns of wire in the armature coil
charging
B. add distilled water to each cell to reduce B. number of magnetic poles
the specific gravity of the electrolyte
C. add potassium hydroxide to each cell to C. strength of the magnets used
increase the specific gravity of the
electrolyte
D. decrease the charging rate D. output voltage
Ans: A Ans: B
5353 In a three-phase circuit, the phase voltages are 5354 A solid-state circuit is inoperative; the FIRST
_____________. action that should be taken is to
____________.
A.120 apart A. wiggle all the components to check for loose
connections
B.160 apart B. check all the resistors
C. 180 apart C. change all transistors
D. 360 apart D. check the DC supply voltage
Ans: A Ans: D
5355 When troubleshooting electronic equipment,5356 When charging a 100 amp-hour lead-acid
the FIRST step to be taken before testing battery, ___________.
the circuit voltage is to _________.
A. set the meter to the lowest range A. the temperature of the electrolyte should
not be allowed to exceed
32oC
B. check the voltage supply from the power B. the charging rate should be no greater
source than 125% of the battery amp-hour rating
C. remove the suspected component C. the source of power for charging should
be 2.5 volts per cell
D. check the current flow through the circuit D. gassing within the battery decreases
when nearing full charge and it will be
necessary to reduce the charging current
to a low finishing rate
Ans: B Ans: C
5357 The charging of lead-acid storage batteries 5358 When the current flow through a power
will always result in __________. transmission line is doubled, the power loss
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_____________.
A. dangerous acid burns A. is halved
B. a dangerously explosive gas being B. is doubled
liberated
C. the danger of lead poisoning C. is quadrupled
D. all of the above D. remains the same
Ans: B Ans: C
5359 Transformers are used onboard ships with 5360 A full-wave rectifier has one diode burned
AC generators to _____________. out in an open condition, what will be the
output characteristic of the device?
A. change frequency A. Zero
B. increase power output to modulating B. Half-wave rectified
frequency controllers
C. decrease power output to modulating C. Full-wave rectified
frequency controllers
D. permit higher voltage for electric motor D. Equal to the AC input
operation and low voltage for lighting
circuits
Ans: D Ans: B
5361 The function of the autotransformers used 5362 When lead-acid batteries are charging,
with the starters of large AC motors is to they always give off hydrogen gas that is
provide _____________. _____________.
A. increased voltage for starting A. considered inert
B. increased torque for starting B. highly explosive
C. reduced voltage for starting C. extremely toxic
D. speed control D. heavier than air
Ans: C Ans: B
5363 Reversing any two of the three rotor leads 5364 Which of the following conditions is most
on a wound-rotor induction motor will likely to occur if a single element fuse
_____________. were used to replace a blown dual
element fuse in a motor controller circuit?
A. increase motor performance A. The fuse will blow when the motor is
started.
B. decrease motor performance B. The fuse works, but overheats at high
motor loads.
C. reverse the motor rotation C. The motor runs at reduced voltage.
D. have no effect on the direction of rotation D. The motor runs normally.
or motor performance
Ans: D Ans: A
5365 As load is added to an AC generator 5366 A characteristic of an induction motor with
provided with constant field excitation, a low resistance rotor winding is
the prime mover slows down with the _____________.
effect of ____________.
A. lowering frequency and lowering A. high starting voltage
generated voltage
B. increasing frequency and increasing B. high starting current
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generated voltage
C. increasing frequency and lowering C. high slippage
generated voltage
D. lowering frequency and increasing D. low starting voltage
generated voltage
Ans: A Ans: B
5367 The most inefficient method of voltage 5368 Which is a function of the voltage
reduction from the stand point of power regulators used with AC generators?
loss, is a/an _____________.
A. capacitor in series with the load A. To cut out generators when they are no
longer required.
B. inductor in series with the load B. To cut in additional generators
automatically as required.
C. capacitor and inductor in series with the C. To divide the KW load equally between
load generators operating in parallel.
D. resistor in series with the load D. To divide reactive current between
generators operating in parallel.
Ans: D Ans: D
5369 A transformer works on the basic principle 5370 Before measuring an unknown resistance
of ____________. with an ohmmeter, you should
_____________.
A. self-impedance A. adjust the meter's pointer to mid-scale
B. attraction and repulsion B. short the test leads and calibrate the
meter reading to "zero"
C. mutual induction C. change the meter's batteries
D. increasing power D. center the meter's pointer at infinity
Ans: C Ans: B
5371 An ohmmeter can be used to measure 5372 Under normal conditions, the speed of a
____________. two-speed squirrel cage induction motor is
changed by varying the ____________.
A. current flow in a circuit A. frequency of the applied voltage
B. voltage between two points in a circuit B. resistance in the rotor circuit
C. circuit continuity C. number of field poles
D. power D. amplitude of the applied voltage
Ans: C Ans: C
5373 The basic operating principle of a 5374 Which of the meters listed should only be
transformer is attributed to used after a circuit has been electrically
______________. disconnected?
A. electromagnetic induction A. Wattmeter
B. variance of a conductor in a magnetic field B. Frequency meter
C. mutual reaction C. Ammeter
D. thermionic emission D. Ohmmeter
Ans: A Ans: D
5375 When using an ohmmeter to test a 5376 The capacity of a storage battery is
semiconductor diode, you find a low measured in ______________.
resistance in both the forward and reverse
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bias directions. This indicates that the

diode has a/an ____________.
A. open A. volts
B. short B. ampere-hours
C. good resistive quality C. farads
D. good capacitive quality D. amps
Ans: B Ans: B
5377 The pitting of controller contacts can be 5378 A transformer in an electric circuit serves to
caused by _____________. ____________.
A. excessive spring pressure A. generate its own electrical power
B. insufficient contact pressure B. transform electrical energy into
mechanical energy
C. continuous motor overload C. increase or decrease circuit voltage as
required
D. all of the above D. convert AC current to DC current
Ans: B Ans: C
5379 The main purpose of an electric space 5380 The speed of a squirrel-cage induction
heater installed in a large AC generator is motor is determined by the
to _____________. ____________.
A. prevent the windings from becoming brittle A. diameter of the stator
B. prevent moisture from condensing in the B. number of stator poles
windings during shutdown
C. prevent acidic pitting of the slip rings C. rotor winding resistance
D. keep the lube oil warm for quick starting D. rotor conducting bars resistance
Ans: B Ans: B
5381 Prior to starting an AC generator prime 5382 A loud buzzing noise at the contacts of a
mover, the voltage regulator cutout switch magnetic controller could indicate
should be placed in the __________. _____________.
A. manual position A. weak contact spring pressure
B. bus neutral position B. misalignment of the magnet faces
C. raise voltage position C. excessive line current
D. transfer position D. mechanical binding
Ans: A Ans: B
5383 When securing an AC generator, you should 5384 The speed of a squirrel-cage motor is
FIRST___________. usually changed by _____________.
A. open the generator circuit breaker A. varying the frequency to the machine
B. switch the voltage regulator to "manual" B. adding resistance in series with the stator
windings
C. decrease the field excitation to minimum C. adding resistance in parallel with the
stator windings
D. reduce the load on the unit D. changing the number of connected poles in
the stator
Ans: D Ans: D
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5385 Which of the following actions must be 5386 The cycles per second developed by the
carried out before a voltage tester can alternator aboard your vessel is
be used to test the three line fuses to a determined by _____________.
three-phase motor?
A. The fuses must be removed from the circuit. A. the speed of the engine driving the
alternator
B. The starter must be placed in the STOP B. the resistance applied to the field
position to stop the motor. rheostat
C. The three line connections in the motor
terminal box must be disconnected and C. the synchronous speed of induction
tagged.
D. Nothing need be done as long as the motor D. the adjustments made to the voltage
is running under a light load. regulator
Ans: B Ans: A
5387 The existing resistance of a conductor is5388 The frequency of an AC generator is
dependent upon its length, cross-sectional adjusted by means of the ____________.
area, _____________.
A. temperature and insulation A. main alternator field rheostat
B. material and insulation B. exciter field rheostat
C. resistive coefficient and material C. prime mover governor control
D. material and temperature D. equalizing reactor
Ans: D Ans: C
5389 In a simple DC circuit, the resistance is held 5390 When measuring AC current flow, you
constant while the applied voltage is must always connect the meter
halved. Current flow, therefore, will _____________.
______________.
A. double A. in series with the power source and load
B. remain the same B. in parallel with the power source and
load
C. be divided by two C. insuring correct polarity
D. be divided by four D. using the lowest range possible to
prevent instrument damage
Ans: C Ans: A
5391 To conduct an in-circuit test of a transistor, 5392 The specific gravity of the electrolyte solution
you should use a/an ____________. in a lead acid battery
_____________.
A. voltmeter or transistor tester A. is not effected during charging
B. impedance meter B. remains the same during discharge
C. ohmmeter or transistor tester C. would read close to 1.830 when
discharged
D. wattmeter D. gives an indication of the state of charge
of the battery
Ans: A Ans: D
5393 Normally, the FIRST step in troubleshooting 5394 During discharge of a lead-acid storage
a transistor circuit card is to battery, which of the following actions
_____________. occurs?
A. carefully remove the transistors from the A. The acid becomes stronger.
card
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B. give the circuit an initial test with a signal B. Both plates change chemically to
generator ammonium chloride.
C. test for continuity with a low voltage DC C. The acid becomes weaker.
supply
D. visually inspect the card D. Hydrogen gas is liberated.
Ans: D Ans: C
5395 If many turns of an alternating current coil5396 A bus disconnect link is used to isolate
for a contactor become short circuited, the _____________.
coil _____________.
A. temperature will drop A. one bus bar from another
B. will probably burn out immediately B. the generator circuit breaker from the
bus
C. will continue to operate C. different phases from the equalizer
connection
D. will operate on reduced current D. positive and negative buses from the
neutral
Ans: B Ans: B
5397 Which of the following operating5398 If a magnetic controller contactor fails to
characteristics for DC motors is considered pick up when the coil voltage is applied
to give high starting torque? to the contactor coil, the cause may be
_____________.
A. series A. overload
B. shunt B. misalignment of the affected contactor
contacts
C. cumulative-compound C. low spring pressure
D. differential-compound D. an open contactor coil
Ans: A Ans: D
5399 Equal power factors on paralleled AC 5400 If a lower than normal resistance is
generators are maintained by an applied to the shunt field of a DC
automatic _____________. compound motor, the motor speed will
_____________.
A. voltage regulator A. decrease
B. reverse power relay B. increase
C. reverse current relay C. remain constant
D. governor control switch D. brake down to a stop
Ans: A Ans: A
5401 As load is added to a shunt motor, the 5402 Which of the processes listed occurs
motor will _________. during the charging of a lead acid
storage battery?
A. speed up A. Negative plates change to lead
peroxide.
B. continue to operate at the same speed B. Positive plates change to lead peroxide.
C. slow down slightly C. Both plates change to lead peroxide.
D. stop D. Both plates change to lead sulfate.
Ans: C Ans: B
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5403 Which of the listed devices may be 5404 The total power consumed in a parallel
installed on a large diesel electric circuit is __________.
alternating current propulsion generator?
A. Temperature detector coils inserted in the A. the sum of the powers used in each load
stator slots for measuring stator (resistor) divided by the number of loads
temperature.
B. A CO2 fire extinguishing system. B. always less than the power used in the
smallest load
C. Electric space heaters to prevent C. the sum of the powers used in each
condensation of moisture. individual load
D. All of the above. D. never more than the power used in the
largest load
Ans: D Ans: C
5405 The arc resulting from the tripping of a5406 When a lead-acid battery begins gassing
circuit breaker is prevented from damaging freely while receiving a normal charge,
the contacts by _____________. the charging current should
_____________.
A. designing the contacts to open slowly A. be increased
B. directing the arc into an arc chute B. remain unchanged
C. an inverse timed thermal trip for short C. be decreased
circuit currents
D. instantaneous magnetic trip for overload D. shut off
currents
Ans: B Ans: C
5407 When the voltage remains constant, and 5408 A DC ammeter is always connected
the resistance increases in a series circuit, ______________.
current flow _____________.
A. decreases A. in series with a circuit
B. remains the same B. in parallel with a circuit
C. increases C. with internal shunts only
D. increases by the square D. without regard to polarity
Ans: A Ans: A
5409 An operational amplifier, as used in 5410 Under which of the following conditions will
today's consoles, may have a calculated a lead-acid battery be given a "test
gain of 5. This means that as the input discharge"?
changes by ______________.
A. 1 volt, the output changes 5 volts A. To determine its capacity.
B. 5 volts, the output changes 1 volt B. Whenever a cell cannot be brought within
10 points of full charge specific gravity.
C. 5 volts, the output changes 10 volts C. When one or more cells is found to have
less than normal voltage after an
equalizing charge.
D. 10 volts, the output changes 5 volts D. All of the above.
Ans: A Ans: D
5411 Nickel-cadmium batteries are superior to5412 When the operating handle of a
lead-acid batteries at high discharge rates molded-case circuit breaker is in the
because they _______________. mid-position, the circuit breaker is
indicated as being ____________.
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A. deliver a large amount of power and can A. in the "closed" position

be recharged in a shorter time
B. need fewer cells in connected series and B. in the "opened" position
less mounting space
C. have higher output voltages and require no C. tripped
maintenance
D. all of the above D. reset
Ans: A Ans: C
5413 Which of the following represents a5414 What is the approximate voltage per cell
characteristic of an ungrounded electrical produced by the nickel-iron (Edison)
distribution system? battery?
A. Accidental contact between one line and A. 0.85 volts
ground does not cause an outage.
B. Double ground faults on different phases B. 1.35 volts
will not cause an outage.
C. Ground detection systems are unnecessary. C. 2.20 volts
D. Accidental contact between one line and D. 6.05 volts
ground will always cause an outage.
Ans: A Ans: B
5415 Part of the insulation of practically all 5416 When the current in a power transmission
electrical machinery is in the form of line is increased, the power loss
organic compounds which contain some _____________.
amount of ______________.
A. asbestos A. increases as the square of the current
B. water B. decreases as the square root of the current
C. fiber C. remains the same, as it is independent of
current flow
D. plastic D. increases in direct proportion as the
current
Ans: B Ans: A
5417 The standard method of controlling the 5418 The air gap provided in induction motors
output voltage of a 440 volt, should be checked periodically with a
60 Hz, AC generator is accomplished by feeler gage to detect an unequal air gap
adjusting the ____________. and _____________.
A. prime mover speed droop A. decreased motor magnetizing current
B. number of poles B. hysteresis loses
C. alternator field excitation C. increased power factor
D. load on the alternator D. mechanical damage to the rotor
Ans: C Ans: D
5419 An accidental path of low resistance which5420 A milli ammeter, with a full scale deflection
passes an abnormal amount of current is reading of 100 milliamps, is known to have
known as a/an _____________. an accuracy of + or - 2%. A meter
reading of 10 milliamps would indicate a
line current of between _____________.
A. polarized ground A. 8.0 and 10.0 milliamperes
B. short circuit B. 8.0 and 12.0 milliamperes
C. ground reference point C. 9.8 and 10.0 milliamperes
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D. open circuit D. 9.8 and 10.2 milliamperes

Ans: B Ans: B
5421 An instantaneous-trip-type fuse will 5422 Basic electrical motor action depends on
_____________. _______________.
A. open as soon as the load current exceeds A. a conductor rotated within a magnetic
its set point field
B. allow a preset delay between overcurrent B. a current carrying conductor placed in a
and melting magnetic field
C. open a circuit by using a time delay C. the relative force of the commutator and
element with a magnetic trip commutating poles
D. reset itself when the overcurrent is corrected D. the relative force of the armature and
interpoles
Ans: A Ans: B
5423 Upon failure of the normal power supply, 5424 Routine maintenance of a ship's service
the emergency generator is placed on the alternator should include
line by the _____________. ______________.
A. main bus tie feeder A. changing the pedestal bearing insulation
yearly
B. automatic bus transfer device B. megger testing of all rectifying diodes
C. line connection feeder C. lubricating excitation slip rings
D. power failure alarm bus D. periodic cleaning of the air filters or
screens
Ans: B Ans: D
5425 The speed of a multi-speed, squirrel- 5426 In the construction of D.C. motors, parts of
cage, induction motor operating in a both the series and shunt fields are wound
fixed frequency system can be on the _____________.
changed by _____________.
A. reconnecting stator windings for different A. opposite main pole
numbers of poles
B. changing the RPM of the rotor flux B. rotor core
C. changing the phase sequence of the C. interpole
applied voltage
D. reconnecting the stator so that no poles D. same main pole
have the same polarity
Ans: A Ans: D
5427 Inductance is the property of an electric 5428 An important factor in reducing D.C. motor
circuit that commutator wear is _______________.
_____________.
A. opposes any change in the applied voltage A. keeping the ambient humidity as low as
possible
B. opposes any change in the current flow B. ensuring a very low brush current density
through the circuit
C. aids any changes in the applied voltage C. establishing the copper oxide surface film
D. aids any changes in the current through the D. all of the above
circuit
Ans: B Ans: C
5429 Capacitance is the property of an electric 5430 A megohmmeter is connected to each end
circuit opposing a change in the of an individual motor winding. A low ohm
_____________. reading indicates ____________.
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A. current in the circuit A. an open coil

B. voltage in the circuit B. a loose coil
C. inductance in the circuit C. good continuity
D. resistance in the circuit D. a dirty coil
Ans: B Ans: C
5431 At high discharge rates, nickel-cadmium 5432 A megohmmeter can be used to test for
storage batteries are superior to lead-acid _____________.
batteries because they __________.
A. require fewer cells for the same voltage A. an open field coil
and less mounting space
B. are able to produce higher voltages and do
B. a shorted field pole
not have to be charged as often
C. can be charged and discharged many times C. undercut mica
without much damage
D. have no individual cells to replace at the D. reversed polarity
end of useful life
Ans: C Ans: A
5433 In an AC circuit, the inductive reactance of a 5434 Complete maintenance of electrical motors
coil varies with the _______________. should include periodic checks for machine
_____________.
A. resistance of the circuit A. vibration
B. frequency of the circuit B. watertight integrity
C. voltage of the circuit C. speed droop
D. current of the circuit D. reactive power
Ans: B Ans: A
5435 Sparking of D.C. motor brushes can be caused 5436 A hydrometer is used to measure the
by __________. ____________.
A. an open commutating winding A. specific gravity of a battery electrolyte
B. many mechanical, electrical or operating B. water pressure in a deck pipeline
faults
C. an open interpole C. amount of potable water a vessel is
taking on
D. all of the above D. power developed by a salt water service
pump
Ans: B Ans: A
5437 Electrical insulation is classed by the 5438 In D.C. motor construction, commutating
_____________. windings are wound on
_________________.
A. International Association of Electrical A. opposite main poles
Manufacturers
B. approximate operating voltage and current B. interpoles
expected
C. IEEE C. adjacent main poles
D. temperature stability of the manufacturing D. the rotor core
material(s)
Ans: D Ans: B
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5439 Electric current is the flow of electrons 5440 If the pointer on a megger fails to return
through a conductor. The rate of this flow is to "zero" when not being used, the
measured as ___________. _____________.
A. volts/watt A. megger is out of calibration
B. amperes/centimeter B. megger is operating normally
C. coulombs/second C. hairsprings are burned out
D. ohms/volt D. pointer probably stuck in that position
Ans: C Ans: B
5441 Voltage will always lead current in a/an 5442 The need for insulation cleaning may be
______________. determined by _____.
A. capacitive circuit A. visual inspection for dirt accumulation
B. inductive circuit B. high megger readings
C. magnetic circuit C. low operating temperature
D. resistive circuit D. the time period since the last cleaning
Ans: B Ans: A
5443 When troubleshooting a console circuit card 5444 Four lamps are connected in parallel in a
suspected of being faulty, first check single circuit. If one of the lamp burns out,
operating voltages, clean the card and the others will _____________.
then _________________.
A. make sure wired connections and push-on A. all go out
connectors are tight
B. test each resistor and capacitor on the card
B. become dimmer
with an ohmmeter
C. check the continuity of all printed circuit
C. burn with their original intensities
traces with an ohmmeter
D. measure the gain of each transistor or D. become brighter
integrated circuit
Ans: A Ans: C
5445 Discharge switches are often located on hand- 5446 You are attempting to parallel two AC
driven meggers. The purpose of these switches is to generators and the synchro scope pointer stops at
discharge capacitive charges stored apposition after than 0, prior to closing the circuit
breaker. This indicates
in the _____________. ___________.
A. megger hand generator A. the frequency of the incoming machine is
the same as the bus frequency
B. megger movement coils B. the incoming machine is in phase with the
bus, but the frequency is not the same
C. tested equipment while conducting test C. the circuit breaker may be closed after
breaker has been reset
D. tested equipment after testing D. there is an existing cross current between
generators
Ans: D Ans: A
5447 A megohmmeter can be used to test for 5448 You are attempting to parallel two AC
____________. generators and the synchro scope pointer
is revolving slowly in the fast direction. You
should _____________.
A. an open field coil A. use the governor control switch to adjust
the incoming voltage so it is equal to the
bus voltage
B. synchronous speed B. use the governor control switch to increase
the speed of the machine on the line only
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C. undercut mica C. close the circuit breaker when the synchro

scope pointer approaches the 0° position
D. reversed polarity D. use the field rheostat to adjust the speed of
the incoming machine
Ans: A Ans: C
5449 When changing fuses and the spring clips 5450 Which of the substances listed should be
are found to have lost their grip, they applied to battery terminals to help
should be replaced or _____________. prevent corrosion?
A. tightened firmly with insulated pliers A. Zinc chromate
B. clip clamps should be used B. Naval jelly
C. wired closed with uninsulated, varnished C. Lead peroxide
copper wire
D. carefully bent back to their original shapes D. Petroleum jelly
Ans: B Ans: D
5451 The direction of rotation of a DC propulsion 5452 Motor controllers are seldom troubled by
motor can be reversed by __________. grounds because ________________.
A. reversing the field connections A. cabinet heaters always keep internal
components dry
B. reversing the field and the armature B. special insulation is used on wire for vital
connections circuits
C. wiring the field and armature in parallel C. shock mounts on controller panels greatly
reduce vibration
D. wiring the field and armature in series D. contactors and relays are mounted on no
conducting panels
Ans: A Ans: D
5453 When the voltage and the current 5454 Which of the instruments listed is used to
developed in an AC circuit reach their check insulation resistance?
peak values at the same time, the power
factor is considered to be
_____________.
A. lagging A. Magneto
B. leading B. Megohmmeter
C. unity C. Dynamometer
D. infinity D. Rheostat
Ans: C Ans: B
5455 The direction of propeller shaft rotation 5456 When voltage and current developed in an
in a turbo-electric synchronous AC circuit reach their peak values at the
propulsion drive motor is changed by same time, the power factor is
reversing the _____________. _____________.
A. polarity of the propulsion motor A. lagging
B. polarity of the propulsion generator B. leading
C. phase sequence of power to the motor C. maximum
D. phase sequence of power to the generator D. minimum
Ans: C Ans: C
5457 Compressed air should not be used to clean 5458 Which of the following problems is
motor controller equipment because indicated if a lead-acid battery begins to
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________________. gas violently when it is first placed on

charge?
A. it may force metallic particles into coil A. Insufficient compartment ventilation is
insulation being provided.
B. the surrounding area may need additional B. A short circuit exists in one of the battery
cleaning cells.
C. the air blast dries out insulation quickly C. The battery is undergoing its normal
charging rate.
D. a mask and respirator would be required D. An excessive charging rate is being
applied to the battery.
Ans: A Ans: D
5459 Temporary repairs to an open DC 5460 When shore power is being connected to a
propulsion armature coil can be made by ship in dry dock, _____________.
_____________.
A. connecting the coil ends directly to a pair A. the ship's generators are paralleled with
of negative brushes the shore power to provide continuous
power
B. disconnecting coil ends, insulating each, B. proper phase sequence must be
and short circuiting the two commutator established
bars
C. grounding the coil ends and short circuiting C. exactly 450 volts must be supplied from
the commutator bar the shore
D. removing the sparking brushes D. exactly 60 Hz must be provided by the
terminal
Ans: B Ans: B
5461 You are attempting to parallel two AC 5462 The timer element of a reverse power
generators and the synchro scope pointer relay cannot be energized
stops at position other than 0, if you close
the circuit breaker at this moment
unless _____________.
_____________.
A. the incoming machine will accept all of the A. the power flow is the same as the tripping
load direction
B. the incoming machine will trip out on low B. the power flow is the opposite to the
voltage release tripping direction
C. a hazardous condition will be created by C. the movement of the disk is damped by a
the cross current between the machines permanent magnet
D. a hazardous condition will be created by D. one generator is motorized
the incoming machine being at a higher
frequency than the bus
Ans: C Ans: A
5463 You are attempting to parallel two AC 5464 A "dielectric" is a/an ________________.
generators, and the synchro scope pointer is
revolving fast in the clockwise direction. This
indicates that the frequency of the incoming
machine is _____________.
A. higher than the bus frequency A. electrical insulator
B. lower than the bus frequency B. current flow
C. the same as the bus frequency and the C. good conductor
circuit breaker may be closed at any
pointer position
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D. the same as the bus frequency but out of D. semiconductor material

phase with it
Ans: A Ans: A
5465 A galvanometer is an instrument used to 5466 Using a fuse whose rating is higher than
measure ___________. necessary ________.
A. thickness of galvanized metal A. endangers the apparatus it is supposed to
protect
B. resistance of electrical wiring insulation B. reduces the possibility of short circuits
C. very small amounts of current or voltage C. increases the efficiency of the equipment
by allowing more current to be used
D. quantity of galvans in an electric circuit D. wastes money because they are more
expensive
Ans: C Ans: A
5467 A device which can be used to check the 5468 Propulsion DC motor brush pressures can
calibration of a circuit breaker is a be calculated by _____________.
_________________.
A. 500 volt megohmmeter A. dividing the brush contact area by the
spring pressure
B. portable low voltage high current testing B. subtracting the brush contact area from
unit the spring pressure
C. standard digital multimeter C. dividing the spring force by the brush
contact area
D. clamp-on voltmeter D. subtracting the spring pressure from the
brush contact area
Ans: B Ans: C
5469 The operating torque of the upper 5470 Which of the following statements
induction disc-type element, or timer represents the action of a megohmmeter
element, of an AC reverse power relay is when testing a small capacitor in good
obtained from ____________. condition?
A. the main bus A. The meter pointer should immediately
swing to the maximum resistance value for
the capacitor.
B. a separate battery source B. The meter pointer should first swing
quickly to zero and then gradually move
up the scale as the capacitor charges.
C. line voltage C. The meter pointer should immediately
swing to infinity and then drop in sharp
jerks as the voltage increases.
D. electromagnets D. The meter pointer should immediately
swing to a high reading and gradually
decrease.
Ans: D Ans: B
5471 Which of the listed transformer uses a single 5472 A capacitor is to be tested with a
winding to produce voltage transformation? megohmmeter. If the meter is connected to
a shorted capacitor, the meter pointer
should _____________.
A. Step-up transformers A. immediately swing to the maximum
resistance value
B. Stepdown transformers B. deflect to zero and remain at that position
C. Autotransformers C. swing to a high reading and gradually
decrease
D. Isolation transformers D. swing to zero then gradually increase with
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slight pointer movements down scale

Ans: C Ans: B
5473 The hook-on AC volt-ammeter consists 5474 Which type of flux should be used when
essentially of a split-core and a rectifier- soldering electrical wire connections and
type instrument connected to the secondary electronic components?
winding of a _____________.
A. potential transformer A. Silver flux
B. control transformer B. Rosin flux
C. current transformer C. Solid flux
D. reactance transformer D. Acid flux
Ans: C Ans: B
5475 An internal resistance is placed in series 5476 When paralleling two alternators using
with the meter movement of which of the three synchronizing lamps, the flickering
following instruments? of all three lamps becomes progressively
slower and slower. This means the
______________.
A. AC ammeter A. frequency of the incoming generator is
approaching that of the bus
B. frequency of the incoming alternator is less
B. DC ammeter
than that of the bus
C. phase rotation of the incoming alternators
C. DC voltmeter
is opposite to that of the bus
D. Frequency meter D. terminal voltage of the incoming alternator
is approaching that of the bus
Ans: C Ans: A
5477 AC voltmeters are generally calibrated to 5478 When paralleling two AC generators,
read the ________. the synchro scope selector switch and
frequency meter switch should be set
upto sense the frequency of the
_____________.
A. instantaneous voltage A. bus
B. average voltage B. generator on the line
C. RMS voltage C. oncoming generator
D. peak voltage D. bus transfer relay
Ans: C Ans: C
5479 If a small electric motor has been 5480 How will a molded-case circuit breaker
submerged in saltwater for a short period react after it has tripped, as a result of an
of time, you should _____________. overloaded circuit?
A. send it ashore for rewinding A. The breaker will trip again if immediately
reset.
B. rinse it with warm freshwater and bake it B. The breaker handle will lock in the OFF
dry in an oven position.
C. soak it in a bucket of commercial solvent C. The breaker handle will lock in the tripped
and bake with internal heat position until the thermal element cools
down.
D. clean it with carbon tetrachloride and blow D. The breaker handle cannot be moved to
it out with compressed the OFF position until the thermal element
air cools down.
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Ans: B Ans: A
5481 When a fluorescent lamp has reached 5482 One of the generator or motor bearings is
the end of its useful life, it should be generally insulated from the end housing
replaced immediately, or the resultant in order to prevent ________.
flashing may _____________.
A. blow the lamp's circuit breaker A. rapid brush wear
B. explode, causing glass to fly in all B. current leakage from the shaft
directions
C. short circuit the ballast transformer C. excessive field winding heat
D. damage the starter and the ballast D. circulation of shaft currents induced in the
machine's frame
Ans: D Ans: D
5483 Electrostatic forces in high voltage circuits 5484 If a circuit breaker that utilizes built-in,
cause indicating instruments to give current limiting fuses (CLF's) cannot be
____________. closed, the problem may be traced to
__________.
A. parallax readings A. a blown CLF plunger holding the trip bar
in the open position
B. highly intuitive readings B. a missing CLF
C. highly accurate readings C. a misaligned limiter housing assembly
D. inaccurate readings D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: D
5485 Which of the following procedures should 5486 In replacing a defective transformer with a
be used to maintain a large electric motor new one, which of the following actions
during periods of inactivity? must be carried out to insure proper
operation of the equipment it serves?
A. A thin layer of air-drying varnish should be A. The secondary leads must be grounded for
applied on the windings. 10 minutes to remove static charges.
B. Compressed air should be blown over B. The transformer connections must be made
areas where dust is deposited. as before with regard to the indicated
polarity.
C. Spraying a solvent periodically to remove C. The iron core of the transformer must be
carbon dust. flashed to pre-magnetize it.
D. Space heaters should be used to prevent D. The iron core must be grounded for 10
condensation of moisture. minutes to remove any residual magnetism.
Ans: D Ans: B
5487 The speed of a synchronous motor is varied by 5488 When working on electrical circuits
_____________. containing large capacitors, in addition
to de-energizing the circuit, which of the
listed precautions should also be taken?
A. interchanging any two of the three live A. Keep all radio equipment away.
leads
B. changing the voltage of the system B. Measure capacitor insulation resistance.
C. changing the input frequency C. Ground the capacitor terminals.
D. increasing the field excitation D. Check capacitor circuit polarity.
Ans: C Ans: C
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5489 Seating the brushes on a D.C. motor is first 5490 The basic type of D.C. motor speed control
accomplished using ________________. where a generator armature directly feeds
the motor armature and the motor and
generator fields are excited by a separate
D.C. source is called
___________________.
A. a file for cutting the approximate curvature A. Burmeister-Wain
followed by sandpaper
for the final fit
B. sandpaper with the motor not operating B. Ward-Leonard
and then a seating stone while running the
machine
C. emery paper for the initial cut and crocus C. Sperry-Rand
cloth for the finishing cut
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D. course lapping compound, followed by a D. Atlas-Copco

medium and then a fine grade
Ans: B Ans: B
5491 Which of the following problems will most 5492 When insulation failure produces a low
likely occur if the starting winding of a split- resistance current path between two
phase induction motor failed to cutout once conductors, the resulting condition is
the motor was in continuous operation? known as ____________.
A. The motor will overspeed. A. an open
B. The motor will run at a reduced speed. B. a short circuit
C. A time delay will stop the motor. C. a ground
D. The winding will burn out. D. a surge
Ans: D Ans: B
5493 A single-phase induction motor fails to 5494 When disassembling motors for
start. The rotor is spun rapidly with the line maintenance or overhaul,
switch closed. Having started by this ________________.
method it is noted that the motor fluctuates
between a very slow speed and half
speed. The problem probably lies in the
_________.
A. punch mark frame and end bells for
A. starting winding proper assembly
B. centrifugal mechanism B. wrap bearings in lint free cloths if they
are to be reused
C. centrifugal switch C. tag and store small parts in a box
D. running winding D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: D
5495 The true power indicated by a wattmeter 5496 When paralleling two AC generators, the
depends on the current flow through the frequency of the machine coming on-line,
load, the magnitude of the potential immediately prior to closing its breaker,
across the load, and the _____________. should be ____________.
A. power factor of the load A. slightly less than the oncoming generator
frequency
B. angle of coil displacement B. the same as the bus frequency
C. inertia of the movable coil C. slightly greater than the bus frequency
D. high resistance from the load D. the same as the bus voltage
Ans: A Ans: C
5497 A multimeter can be used to directly measure 5498 The kilowatt load can be adjusted on a
_____________. paralleled generator by using the
_____________.
A. watts A. field rheostat
B. field flux B. governor control
C. current C. automatic voltage regulators
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D. all of the above D. hand tachometer

Ans: C Ans: B
5499 A volt-ohm-millimeter can be used to check for 5500 When paralleling two AC generators, the
____________. frequency (cycles) of the incoming
generator, just prior to closing the circuit
breaker, should be _____________.
A. continuity A. slightly less than the frequency of the
generator on the line
B. grounds B. the same as the frequency of the
C. voltage C. slightly more than the frequency of the
Ans: D Ans: C
5501 When paralleled, AC generators must have 5502 Discoloration of the rotor bars in a squirrel-
the same _________. cage motor is typical evidence of
_____________.
A. frequency A. moisture
B. number of phases B. overheating
C. phase rotation C. vibration
Ans: D Ans: B
5503 A voltmeter located on a control panel has 5504 Which of the following should be the FIRST
been operating correctly for six months, step in removing a generator from parallel
suddenly burns out. After removing it, it is operation?
found that neither side of the meter has
been grounded. When installing the new
meter it should be __________.
A. grounded to the negative side A. Trip the generator off the switchboard.
B. connected to a large resistor between the B. Turn off all electrical equipment.
positive side and the ground
C. installed exactly as the old installation C. Remove the load from the "off going"
generator.
D. grounded to the positive side D. Increase the cycles of the generator
staying on the line.
Ans: C Ans: C
5505 If a synchronous motor begins to vibrate 5506 Accidental grounds in a shipboard
severely and pull out of synchronism, the electrical system must be repaired as soon
cause may be ____________. as possible as they will ____________.
A. an overload A. result in immediate power outages
B. an open in the field coils B. damage circuit breakers
C. no exciter voltage C. appear on the ground detection system
D. all of the above D. damage insulation and may cause
outages
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Ans: D Ans: D
5507 A device used in an electrical circuit to 5508 Two AC generators of the same capacity
change alternating current to direct current, are operating in parallel. One with a zero
is known as a _____________. speed droop setting and the other with a
5% speed droop. If its capacity is not
exceeded, the unit whose governor has the
zero speed droop setting will
_____________.
A. current transformer A. assume the smaller share of the load
rectifier maintain the frequency of the system
condenser have poor sensitivity characteristics

shunt have poor power response
B B
5509 An alternator is being paralleled 5510 If a three-phase induction motor is
with one on the line. At the INSTANT operated under a light load and it
the circuit breaker is closed, the develops an open in one of its supply
frequency of the incoming alternator lines, the motor will _____________.
will normally _____________.
A. increase A. continue to run, but will vibrate and have
reduced torque
B. not change B. speed up due to the reduced number of
poles
C. decrease C. run cooler due to reduced current flow
D. be exactly 60 hertz D. stop
Ans: C Ans: A
5511 Battery capacities are given in 5512 When a low input voltage is imparted to a
_____________. device which then delivers a high output
voltage, the device is known as a
_____________.
A. volts A. primary transformer
B. volt-amperes B. secondary transformer
C. volt-hours C. stepdown transformer
D. ampere-hours D. step-up transformer
Ans: D Ans: D
5513 The twisting force developed by a motor 5514 If field excitation is suddenly lost to an
and applied to a shaft is called alternator operating in parallel, that
_____________. alternator will _____________.
A. magnetism A. supply excessive current to the bus
B. electromotive force B. operate at the same load, but with
reduced voltage
C. torque C. lose its load and tend to overspeed
D. voltage D. become overloaded and slow down
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Ans: C Ans: C
5515 The unit of electrical power is the 5516 If the energy input is significantly reduced
_____________. to the prime mover of one shipboard
alternator operating in parallel with
others, that alternator will
_____________.
A. ampere A. continue to operate at no load
B. kilovolt B. lose its load and overspeed
C. watt C. begin to motorize and then trip out
D. farad D. slow down and operate at reduced load
Ans: C Ans: C
5517 Some large A.C. motors are equipped with 5518 The unit of electrical resistance is the
with heaters. _____________.
These could be ___________. I.
resistance heaters bolted directly to the
frame II. low voltage windings
embedded in the motor windings
A. I only A. ampere
B. II only B. volt
C. either I or II C. watt
D. neither I or II D. ohm
Ans: C Ans: D
5519 A current-carrying conductor making 5520 Maintenance of alkaline batteries should
electrical contact with a wiring conduit will include _________.
be indicated by a _____________.
A. high switchboard wattmeter reading A. checking the electrolyte weekly using a
hydrometer
B. totally dark switchboard ground detecting B. replacing the electrolyte every 5 years
light
C. low switchboard wattmeter reading C. trickle charging
D. all of the above D. replacement when the volts per cell drops
below 1.8 VDC
Ans: B Ans: C
5521 If air gap readings for an electrical 5522 In the event of a power failure during
generating machine have changed cargo loading operations, the movement
significantly from the last reading, you of an electric powered cargo winch will be
should check _________. stopped by ____________.
A. the bearings A. a manual override switch
B. insulation readings and machine cleanliness B. the weight of the load on the boom
C. the prime mover thrust bearing C. a spring set brake
D. the field coil bolts for the proper torque D. a hand operated band brake
values
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Ans: A Ans: C
5523 A circuit that has one of two wires in 5524 Attempting to parallel an AC generator
contact with the hull of a ship, is called a which is out of phase with the bus will
_____________. result in which of the following problems?
A. grounded circuit A. The breaker should trip.
B. short circuit B. The KVA will decrease.
C. series circuit C. The synchronizing lamps will burn out.
D. closed circuit D. The power factor will be unitized.
Ans: A Ans: A
5525 Which of the following statements is true 5526 To remove an alternator operating in
concerning transformer operation? parallel with another unit from the main
electrical bus, you must FIRST _________.
A. The inductance on the primary side is the A. adjust the power factor on both units
same as the inductance on the secondary
side.
B. The voltage to the primary side is the same B. set the desired voltage on the outgoing
as the voltage from the secondary side. alternator
C. The current to the primary side is the same C. open the circuit breaker on the outgoing
as the current from the secondary side. alternator
D. The power to the primary side is greater D. remove the load from the outgoing
than the power from the secondary side. alternator
Ans: D Ans: D
5527 Maintenance of alkaline batteries should 5528 One item listed on the name plate of a
include _________. cargo pump motor is
"degrees centigrade rise." This number is
based on _____________.
A. checking the electrolyte weekly using a A. normal temperature change from cold to
hydrometer hot
B. replacing the electrolyte every 5 years B. an ambient temperature of 40°C
C. top off with sulfuric acid as needed C. minimum heat rise from no load to full
load
D. making certain connections are tight and D. maximum degrees centigrade rise from
clean absolute zero
Ans: D Ans: B
5529 If your multimeter gives a reading in ohms 5530 What is the rotor speed of a four pole, 60
when testing each end of each conductor of cycle, induction motor operating at full
a three-conductor cable, this indicates load with 3% slip?
______________.
A. continuity of the conductor A. 270 RPM
B. an infinite resistance B. 540 RPM
C. the presence of a partial ground C. 873 RPM
D. that the conductor is not short circuited D. 1746 RPM
Ans: A Ans: D
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5531 Which of the methods listed is used to start 5532 When a megohmmeter is being used on an
a AC generator turning? alternating current machine, the meter
pointer will dip toward "zero" and then
gradually rise to the true resistance value
if the motor insulation is
_____________.
A. Residual magnetism remaining in the field A. grounded
poles.
B. Residual magnetism remaining in the field B. good
coils.
C. Residual magnetism remaining in the C. shorted
armature.
D. Rotation by a mechanical prime mover. D. dirty
Ans: D Ans: B
5533 The most effective method of locating a5534 An open armature connection in a DC
loose commutator bar in a D.C. motor is by propulsion motor could be caused by
_____________. ____________.
A. visual inspection A. low-load operation
B. jiggling each by hand B. clogged ventilation ducts
C. sounding each bar with a light weight C. sparking at the brushes
hammer
D. checking with a calibrated torque wrench D. a grounded shunt field coil
Ans: C Ans: B
5535 An equalizing connection between two 5536 If a D.C. motor hums, but does not run
compound-wound DC generators when when energized, which of the listed
paralleled, serves to _____________. conditions could exist?
A. reverse the polarity of the incoming A. Incorrect lead connections
generator as the series field weakens
B. automatically equalize the power factors B. Incorrect brush setting
C. reverse the direction of current in the series C. A dirty commutator
field of the incoming generator
D. parallel the series fields of the generators D. All of the above are correct.
Ans: D Ans: D
5537 Which of the following represents the 5538 A shorted armature coil in a DC motor can
corrected specific gravity of a lead acid be detected by
battery with a temperature of 90F and a
hydrometer reading of 1160?
_____________.
A.1150 A. sparking at the brushes

B.1156 B. shiny armature coil
C.1160 C. worn grooves in the armature
D.1164 D. undercut mica
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Ans: D Ans: A
5539 A short in the shunt field of a DC motor is 5540 In a three-wire, 230/115 volt DC system,
best located by _____________. the potential between neutral and
negative is _____________.
A. visual inspection of the commutator A. 0 volts
B. applying AC voltage to each field coil and B. 115 volts
measuring the voltage drop across each
field coil
C. using a growler and hacksaw blade C. 230 volts
D. isolating each coil from the others and using D. 460 volts
a megohmmeter
Ans: B Ans: B
5541 Sparking at the brushes of a running motor 5542 Electrical failures in motors are caused by
could be an indication of _____________. the breakdown of insulation, which may be
caused by _____________.
A. normal operation A. penetration of moisture
B. a dirty commutator B. accumulation of dirt
C. increased brush capacity C. overheating
D. water vapor absorption D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: D
5543 A four-pole 60-hertz induction motor has 5544 The speed of a squirrel-cage, multi-speed,
a synchronous speed of 1800 RPM and induction motor, as used aboard ship, is
a slip of 4 percent at full load. What varied by changing the __________.
will be its full load speed?
A. 1728.0 RPM A. number of connected poles in the stator
B. 1730.7 RPM B. frequency to the motor
C. 1800.0 RPM C. excitation voltage
D. 1872.0 RPM D. resistance of the rotor circuit
Ans: A Ans: A
5545 What is the main function in the use of a 5546 The most practical method of controlling
capacitor for starting a single phase motor? the RPM of a step-speed AC motor is to
_____________.
A. Reduce radio interference A. change input voltage
Split the phase to establish a rotating vary the number of poles
magnetic field
Reduce the phase angle vary power factor
Prolong the life of the starting contacts change the number of brushes
B B
5547 Which of the following is a characteristic of5548 A vessel is equipped with two ship's service
fractional horsepower repulsion start generators. Generator #1 is rated at 900
motors? kw and generator #2 is rated at 600 kw.
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During parallel operation, with a load of

1,000 kw, what should be the kw load on
generator #2?
A. They start with a rotating stator field. A. 100 kw
B. The short circuiting ring is removed from the B. 400 kw
commutator while starting.
C. The brushes are removed from the C. 500 kw
commutator while starting.
D. They have a low starting torque. D. 600 kw
Ans: B Ans: B
5549 Which statement is true concerning a split- 5550 Which of the following statements,
phase induction motor? concerning the general maintenance of a
brushless generator, is correct?
A. Motor rotation can be reversed without A. Paint should be applied to insulating
changing the windings or leads. surfaces on an annual basis.
B. Motor speed can be readily adjusted from B. Alcohol should be used to remove dust and
zero to full speed. grime from windings.
C. The motor will run as a generator with the C. High pressure air should be used to blow
proper wiring. out carbon dust.
D. Motor rotation can be reversed by D. Accessible generator parts should be
reversing the leads on the starting winding. wiped with a clean dry rag on a periodic
basis.
Ans: D Ans: D
5551 A lead-acid battery can deliver 20 5552 An advantage of DC motors over AC
amperes continuously for 10 hours with an motors is that they _____________.
ampere-hour rating of ____________.
A.20 A. are less expensive
B.40 B. require less maintenance
C.200 C. offer infinite speed variation
D.400 D. all of the above
Ans: C Ans: C
5553 An increase in the amount of current flow 5554 The torque produced by a DC motor
through the armature of a shunt motor is armature is the product of the force acting
the final result of a/an _____________. at the armature surface multiplied by
_____________.
A. increase in the load on the motor A. work done by the armature in one
revolution
B. decrease in the load on the motor B. effective armature diameter at which the
force acts
C. increase in counter EMF C. maximum moment arm at the center of
rotation of the armature
D. decrease in armature torque D. perpendicular distance to its center of
rotation
Ans: A Ans: D
5555 A four pole, 60 Hz, three-phase 5556 In preparing to take insulation resistance
synchronous motor comes up to 1760 RPM readings on a main generator, the
when started as an induction motor. What windings should be grounded for about
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is the percent slip after the rotor field is 15 minutes prior to the test to
energized? _____________.
A.0 A. allow accurate zeroing of the meter
B.1.1 B. help the windings to cool to ambient
temperature
C.2.2 C. release any residual capacitive charge
from the windings
D.3.3 D. help the windings to cool to the same
temperature as the ground test connection
Ans: A Ans: C
5557 Chattering of the collector ring brushes on a5558 When the current flow in a power
generator may be remedied by transmission line is halved, the power loss
_____________. _____________.
A. lubricating brush holders A. is halved
B. reinsulating the brushes B. is doubled
C. cleaning the collector rings C. is divided by four
D. increasing length of pigtail D. remains the same
Ans: C Ans: C
5559 If the excitation of an alternator operating5560 Motorization of an alternator is
in parallel is decreased below normal, its undesirable because _____________.
_____________.
A. power factor will change in the lagging A. the alternator will be damaged
direction
B. power factor will change in the leading B. it puts an additional load on the bus
direction
C. ampere load will be greatly increased C. high voltage pulses are induced in the bus
D. kilowatt load will be greatly decreased D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: B
5561 Which of the following statements is true 5562 An alternator switchboard has a synchro
concerning the operation of two alternators scope and synchronizing lamps. If the
in parallel? synchro scope is broken, which of the steps
listed is the most essential before an
alternator can be paralleled with the bus?
A. The breaker should be closed when one
A. The cycles per second of each alternator
synchronizing lamp is dark and the other is
are the same.
bright.
B. Both alternator governors must be set with B. The breaker should be closed when both
the same amount of speed droop. synchronizing lamps are bright.
C. The number of field poles must be the same C. The frequency meter should be used to
on each alternator. determine that the incoming alternator
frequency is slightly higher than the bus.
D. The load must always be divided equally D. A portable phase sequence indicator must
between alternators. be used to verify the information from the
lamps.
Ans: A Ans: C
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5563 Sparking at the brushes of a DC propulsion 5564 When using a megohmmeter to determine
motor can be the result of ____________. which shunt field coil is grounded in a DC
machine, you must ____________.
A. improper brush pressure A. insulate the field frame from the ship's hull
B. improper brush seating B. disconnect each shunt field coil before
testing
C. reversed interpole polarity C. use a motor driven high capacity
megohmmeter
D. all of the above D. remove all main line lead connections
before testing
Ans: D Ans: B
5565 The main purpose of an electric space 5566 In a 60 Hz AC system, the current will pass
heater installed in a large AC generator is through one complete cycle in
to _____________. _____________.
A. keep the lube oil warm for quick starting A. 60 seconds
B. prevent moisture from condensing in the B. 6 seconds
windings when the machine is shutdown
C. prevent the windings from becoming brittle C. 1 second
D. prevent acidic pitting of the slip rings D. .016 of a second
Ans: B Ans: D
5567 The most common type of AC service 5568 The load sharing characteristics of two
generator found aboard ship is the diesel alternators operating in parallel
stationary _____________. are directly related to the setting of their
governors'
____________.
A. electromagnetic field, revolving armature A. load limit
type
B. electromagnetic field, oscillatory armature B. idle speed
type
C. armature, oscillatory electromagnet field C. speed limit
type
D. armature, rotating electromagnetic field D. speed droop
type
Ans: D Ans: D
5569 Regulations state that a continuous trickle 5570 Regulations require manual contactors for
charge, supplied from the ship's service operating the general emergency alarm
power system, is required for batteries on tank vessels tobe located in the
supplying power to the ___________. navigating bridge, engine room and
the____________.
A. emergency diesel starting system A. deck officers' quarters furthest from the
engine room
B. emergency power system for the radar B. galley / dining room areas
C. portable radios for the lifeboats C. crew accommodations and sleeping
spaces
D. radios installed in the lifeboats D. engineering officers' quarters furthest
from the bridge
Ans: A Ans: A
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5571 The shipboard general alarm system must 5572 All electric cables passing through
receive its main source of power from watertight bulkheads must be
_____________. _____________.
A. a storage battery A. installed with watertight stuffing tubes
B. the emergency generator B. grounded on both sides of the bulkhead
C. an auxiliary generator C. fitted with unions on each side of the
bulkhead
D. the ship's service generator D. welded on both sides of the bulkhead
Ans: A Ans: A
5573 When maintenance personnel are working 5574 When changing fuses, you should always
on electrical equipment, all supply _____________.
switches should be secured in the open
position and tagged specifically by the
_____________.
A. watch engineer A. wear rubber boots
B. chief engineer or first assistant B. use a fuse puller
C. chief electrician C. stand on a rubber mat
D. person performing the repair D. wear safety glasses
Ans: D Ans: B
5575 Wire in general, when used aboard vessels5576 Which of the following is/are true
must meet minimum requirements. Which of concerning electric power operated
the following statements is/are correct? watertight door systems?
A. Each wire must be 14 AWG or larger, A. Each motor driven door must use the main
regardless of locations and use. bus as its source of power.
B. Wire must be stranded. B. Each distribution panel for the system must
be on the lowest level where berthing
quarters are located.
C. The only wire that does not have to be in a C. Distribution panels must not be provided
suitable enclosure or cover is the ground with a means of locking in order to permit
wire used with portable tools and lights. quick activation of the system.
D. All of the above. D. Each system must have a separate branch
circuit.
Ans: B Ans: D
5577 Which of the following statements is/are 5578 An emergency generator, driven by an
true regarding requirements for receptacle internal combustion engine, shall be tested
outlets aboard vessels? under load for a minimum of 2 hours at
least once every _____________.
A. Each receptacle outlet operating at 100 A. week
volts or more must have a grounding pole.
B. Outlets connecting a lifeboat and the B. 2 weeks
vessel's electrical system must have
threaded plugs.
C. Machinery spaces must contain sufficient C. month
outlets for lighting all machinery with a
portable light having a 50 foot flexible
cord.
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D. All of the above. D. 3 months

Ans: A Ans: C
5579 Which of the following methods of finish5580 When working on a high voltage circuit,
applications is/are considered to be you should always have another person
satisfactory for resisting corrosion? present with you. This person should have
a good working knowledge of
_____________.
A. Electroplating with cadmium A. the circuit being worked on and the
location of all switches and circuit breakers
controlling it
Sherardizing first-aid techniques for treating electrical
shock
Galvanizing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
All of the above all of the above
D D
5581 Which of the listed features open the 5582 In accordance with Regulations , each
power circuit to a motor due to low voltage diesel engine driven generator prime
and re-close when the voltage is restored mover must have an overspeed device,
to normal? independent of the normal operating
governor, and adjusted so that the speed
cannot exceed the maximum rated speed
by more than
A. Low voltage protection A.0.1
B. 6 volt non-renewable link fuse B.0.15
C. 12 volt renewable link fuse C.0.2
D. Low voltage release D.0.25
Ans: D Ans: B
5583 Transformer windings must be resistant to 5584 If a steering motor becomes overloaded, the
___________. _____________.
A. moisture A. overload condition of 5% will trip the motor
off the line immediately
B. overload condition will be indicated
B. sea atmosphere
visually in the engine room
C. motor running indicator will begin to flash
C. oil vapor "on" and "off" in response to the sustained
overload condition
D. all of the above D. standby steering pump will start
automatically and come on the line
Ans: D Ans: B
5585 Regulations state that a normal source for5586 A storage battery for an emergency
emergency loads and power on a cargo lighting and power system must have the
vessel must be supplied from capacity to _____________.
____________.
A. emergency generator supply to the A. close all watertight doors twice
emergency switchboard
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B. emergency generator supply to the main B. open all watertight doors four times
switchboard
C. battery supply to the main switchboard C. open and close all watertight doors in six
consecutive cycles within a 20 second
period
D. ship's service generator via the emergency D. none of the above
switchboard
Ans: D Ans: A
5587 Regulations require the emergency diesel 5588 While on watch in the engine room at sea
generator on a cargo vessel of over 1600 with only one ship’s service turbine
gross tons sailing international voyages to alternator on line, the entire plant suddenly
be able to supply power to the blacks out without warning. After restoring
_____________. power, the cause for this casualty was
attributed to which of the following faults?
A. The micro switch at the generator throttle
trip vibrated open, allowing the main
A. smoke detector system
breaker to open via the under voltage
trip.
B. emergency loudspeaker system B. Someone pushed the trip button to the
"shore power" breaker.
C. daylight signaling light system C. The main air compressor suddenly
stopped.
D. all of the above D. The standby generator started
automatically and became motorized.
Ans: D Ans: A
5589 On a vessel with turbo-electric drive, 5590 On some diesel-electric ships, the DC
which of the following conditions would propulsion motor will only attain half
indicate that the propulsion motor had speed when the generator fields are fully
dropped out of synchronization with the excited. Speeds above this are obtained
propulsion generator? by _____________.
A. Excessive vibration of the vessel A. rotating brush alignment
B. Tripped main motor interlocks B. raising the generator engine speed
C. Overheated crosstie busses C. lowering the generator engine speed
D. Closed contact in the field circuits D. decreasing excitation
Ans: A Ans: B
5591 The shunt used in an ammeter should be 5592 Brushless generators are designed to
connected in ____________. operate without the use of ___________.
A. series with the load and in parallel with the A. brushes
meter movement
B. parallel with the load and in series with the B. slip rings
meter movement
C. parallel with the load and in parallel with C. commutators
the meter movement
D. series with the load and in series with the D. all of the above
meter movement
Ans: A Ans: D
5593 Which of the following conditions will occur 5594 Which of the listed battery charging
if the solenoid coil burns out on a cargo circuits is used to maintain a wet-cell,
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winch with an electrical brake? lead-acid, storage battery in a fully

charged state during long periods of
disuse?
A. The brake will be set by spring force. A. Normal charging circuit
B. The motor will overspeed and burn up. B. Quick charging circuit
C. The load suspended from the cargo boom C. Trickle charging circuit
will fall.
D. Nothing will happen; the winch will continue D. High ampere charging circuit
to operate as usual.
Ans: A Ans: C
5595 Which of the following statements5596 Which of the following statements is true
represents the main difference between a concerning a polyphase synchronous
relay and a contactor? propulsion motor?
A. Contactors control current and relays A. The motor is started as an induction motor.
control voltage.
B. A relay is series connected and a contractor B. Resistance is gradually added to the rotor
is parallel connected. circuit.
C. Contactors can handle heavier loads than C. The starting current is held below the
relays. rated current.
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D. Contactors are made from silver and relays D. The field winding is energized for starting
are made from copper. purposes only.
C A
5597 An accidental path of low resistance,5598 A resistance in a circuit of unknown value
allowing passage of abnormal amount of is to be tested using the
current is known as a/an ____________. voltmeter/ammeter method. Therefore,
the meters should be connected with
_____________.
A. open circuit A. both meters in series with the resistance
B. short circuit B. both meters in parallel with the resistance
C. polarized ground C. the ammeter in series and the voltmeter in
parallel with the resistance
D. ground reference point D. the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter
in series with the resistance
Ans: B Ans: C
5599 Which of the following electric motors 5600 A direct current passing through a wire
would be the safest and most reliable to coiled around a soft iron core is the
use on the main deck of a vessel in foul description of a simple ____________.
weather conditions?
A. Sealed motors A. magnetic shield
B. Drip proof motors B. electromagnet
C. Enclosed motors C. piezoelectric device
D. Watertight motors D. electromagnetic domain
Ans: D Ans: B
5601 A molded-case breaker provides 5602 The method used to produce electron
protection against short circuits by using emission in most vacuum tubes is known as
a/an ____________. ____________.
A. shading coil A. photoelectric emission
B. arc quencher B. secondary electric emission
C. electromagnet C. cold cathodic electric emission
D. holding coil D. thermionic emission
Ans: C Ans: D
5603 A motor using a rheostat in the motor circuit5604 Which of the following precautions should
to vary the speed is called a you take when securing propulsion
____________. generators and motors for an extended
period of time?
A. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their
A. squirrel-cage induction motor
contacts and circulate air through the units.
B. regenerative braking motor B. Disconnect the brush pigtails from their
contacts and discharge carbon dioxide
into the units to keep them dry.
C. wound-rotor induction motor C. Lift the brushes from commutator collector
rings and use the built-in heater to prevent
moisture accumulation.
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D. synchronous motor D. Lift the brushes from commutator collector

rings and circulate cool dry air through the
units.
Ans: C Ans: C
5605 One factor that determines the frequency of 5606 The variable resistance placed in the rotor
an alternator is the ____________. circuit of a wound-rotor induction motor
provides for __________.
A. number of turns of wire in the armature coil A. speed control
B. number of magnetic poles B. frequency control
C. strength of the magnets used C. voltage control
D. output voltage D. use as a split-phase motor
Ans: B Ans: A
5607 The Wheatstone bridge is a precision5608 The greatest detrimental effect on idle
measuring instrument utilizing the principle electrical equipment, such as cargo pump
of changes in _____________. motors, is the _____________.
A. inductance A. loss of residual magnetism
B. capacitance B. absorption of moisture in the insulation
C. resistance C. insulation varnish flaking
D. amperage D. dirt collecting on the windings
Ans: C Ans: B
5609 Which of the listed logic gates is considered 5610 When choosing a battery for a particular
to be a BASIC building block (basic logic application, major consideration should be
gate) used in logic diagrams? given to the battery's ____________.
A. NAND A. amp-hour capacity
B. OR B. terminal polarity
C. NOR C. stability under charge
D. All of the above. D. ambient temperature rise
Ans: B Ans: A
5611 An electrical device which prevents an 5612 A circuit breaker and a fuse have a basic
action from occurring until all other required similarity in that they both
conditions are met is called a/an _____________.
___________.
A. limit A. can be reset to energize the circuit
B. monitor B. should open the circuit when overloaded
C. modulator C. will burn out when an over current flow
develops
D. interlock D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: B
5613 A degree of control over the speed of a slip5614 A circuit breaker differs from a fuse in that
ring induction motor can be obtained by a circuit breaker
_____________. _____________.
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A. adjusting governor linkage A. melts and must be replaced

B. changing the number of phases to the motor B. is enclosed in a tube of insulating material
with metal ferrules at each end
C. inserting resistance into the stator circuit C. gives no visual indication of having
opened the circuit
D. inserting resistance into the rotor circuit D. trips to break the circuit and may be reset
Ans: D Ans: D
5615 An electrical device which employs a 5616 The main purpose of the auxiliary winding
stationary armature and a rotating on a split-phase, single-phase motor is to
electromagnetic field is used aboard ship as _____________.
a ____________.
A. magnetic amplifier A. limit the starting voltage
B. ship's service alternator B. increase the starting current
C. three-wire DC generator C. start the motor
D. saturable core reactor D. keep the motor running in the event the
main winding should fail
Ans: B Ans: C
5617 The load sharing characteristics of two 5618 What type of rotor is used in split-phase
diesel generators operating in parallel are motors?
mostly dependent on their governor
____________.
A. load limit settings A. Drum
B. idle speed settings B. Salient pole
C. speed limit settings C. Squirrel-cage
D. speed droop settings D. Wound-rotor
Ans: D Ans: C
5619 In an AC generator, direct current from a 5620 The purpose of a cage rotor winding
separate source is passed through the placed on the rotor of a synchronous motor
windings of the rotor _____________. is to _____________.
A. by means of slip rings and brushes A. provide excitation to the DC field
B. by means of a commutator B. start the machine as an induction motor
C. by means of rotating bar magnet C. contribute extra torque at synchronous
speed
D. to minimize the danger of arc over D. prevent the machine from falling out of
step
Ans: A Ans: B
5621 A constant output voltage from an AC 5622 A mortisseur windings are installed in a
generator is maintained by the synchronous motor to _____________.
_____________.
A. prime mover governor A. reduce eddy current losses
B. exciter generator B. produce a higher power factor
C. voltage regulator C. provide a means for starting
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D. reverse power relay D. eliminate arcing between the stator and

the rotor
Ans: C Ans: C
5623 The heating of conductors as a result of5624 To repair a small electrical motor that has
resistance in a distribution circuit causes a been submerged in saltwater, you should
power loss expressed as _____________. _____________.
A. wash it with fresh water and apply an
A. line droop
external source of heat
B. line loss B. renew the windings
C. IR drop C. send it ashore to an approved service
facility
D. hysteresis D. rinse all electrical parts with a carbon
tetrachloride cleaning solvent and then
blow dry the motor with compressed air
Ans: B Ans: A
5625 In process control terminology values 5626 The proper way to apply plastic electrical
which can change without distinct tape to an electric cable splice is to
increments, such as temperature, _____________.
pressure, or level are called
____________.
A. binary values A. apply tape to the braided cover, but
avoid touching it
B. digital values B. wind the tape so that each turn overlaps
the turn before it
C. bumpless values C. apply the tape in one non-overlapping
layer only
D. analog values D. heat the tape with a soldering iron for
good bonding
Ans: D Ans: B
5627 Which of the following statements best 5628 A synchronous motor maintains synchronism
describes the material known as varnished with the rotating field because
cambric? _____________.
A. Felted asbestos sealed with varnish. A. field strength varies directly with rotor slip
B. Cotton cloth coated with insulating varnish. B. DC current applied to the rotor coils
causes the rotor magnets to lock in with
the rotating flux of the stator
C. Rubber insulation coated with a layer of tin. C. the stator poles are dragged around due
to the flux created by the excitation
current
D. Paper impregnated with mineral oil, D. the stator flux rotates in the opposite
specially wrapped with nonmetallic tape, direction
and coated with varnish.
Ans: B Ans: B
5629 The function of amortisseur, or damper 5630 The main difference between a motor
windings in a synchronous motor is to control circuit containing low voltage
_____________. protection and low voltage release is that
the latter contains _____________.
A. eliminate slippage A. a magnetic operating coil
B. provide excitation B. normally open line contacts
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C. provide starting torque C. thermal-overload protection

D. increase efficiency D. a momentary-contact start button
Ans: C Ans: D
5631 Before reassembling any machinery, you 5632 The purpose of the commutator and
should _____________. brushes on a DC generator is to
_____________.
A. replace all bearings regardless of length A. transfer generated direct current voltage
of service from the armature to the line
B. apply a heavy coat of oil to all mating B. convert the alternating voltage generated
surfaces within the armature to a direct voltage
C. clean any corroded surfaces and file all C. provide a sliding contact method to excite
burrs smooth the field
D. coat all parts with alemite grease D. reduce sparking between the armature
and the carbon brushes
C B
5633 The basic measuring unit of inductance is the 5634 Which of the listed precautions should be
_________. taken when cleaning the internals of a
motor with compressed air?
A. coulomb A. Open the machine on both ends so as to
allow the air and dust to escape.
B. ohm B. Be certain that the circuit breaker is
opened and tagged on the feeder panel.
C. farad C. Be certain that the air is clean and as dry
as possible.
D. henry D. All of the above.
Ans: D Ans: D
5635 Which of the following statements 5636 Power transformers are rated in
concerning nickel-cadmium batteries is true? _____________.
A. When mixing electrolyte always add acid A. kilowatts
to the water.
B. Nickel-cadmium batteries can be charged B. ampere-turns
and discharged only a limited number of
times without damage to the cells.
C. Nickel-cadmium batteries can be stored C. kilowatt-volts
for a long time and still keep a full charge
without additional charging.
D. The electrolyte of an idle nickel-cadmium D. kilovolt-amperes
battery must be replaced monthly to
maintain battery condition.
Ans: C Ans: D
5637 Local action in a nickel-cadmium battery is 5638 Alternating current circuits develop
offset by _____________. resistance, inductance and capacitance.
The inductance of a coil is expressed in
_____________.
A. separating the positive and negative plates A. ohms
with plastic spacers
B. separating the positive and negative plates
B. mhos
with resin impregnated spacers
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C. adding a small amount of lithium hydroxide C. henrys

to the electrolyte
D. trickle charging D. farads
Ans: D Ans: C
5639 A device which prints out a permanent5640 Alternating current circuits develop
record of the plant operating conditions is resistance, inductance, and capacitance.
known as the _____________. The capacitance of individual capacitors is
expressed in _____________.
A. analogger A. ohms
B. bell logger B. mhos
C. alarm logger C. henrys
D. data logger D. farads
Ans: D Ans: D
5641 The opposition to the establishment of 5642 The insulation resistance of electric
magnetic lines of force in a magnetic circuit equipment and machinery should be
is called the circuit's_______. tested for the lowest normal insulation
values _____________.
A. resistance A. immediately after shutting down the
machine
B. reluctance B. every time the brush rigging is adjusted
C. impedance C. immediately after starting up the machine
D. inductance D. every 30 days whether the machine is in
use or not
Ans: B Ans: A
5643 The RMS value of a sine-wave current may 5644 On tank vessels with an electrically-driven
also be expressed as the _____________. capstan, the motor should be meggered
periodically to test _____________.
A. average value A. insulation resistance
B. maximum value B. eddy currents
C. effective value C. capacitance
D. instantaneous value D. armature reactance
Ans: C Ans: A
5645 The apparent power in a purely inductive 5646 The multiple prefix "giga" (G) means
circuit is also known as _____________. ____________.
A. true power A. thousand (10 to the 3rd power)
B. lead power B. million (10 to the 6th power)
C. induced power C. billion (10 to the 9th power)
D. reactive power D. trillion (10 to the 12th power)
Ans: D Ans: C
5647 A grounded switch or cable will be5648 Regarding battery charging rooms,
indicated by a megohmmeter reading of ventilation should be provided
_____________. __________.
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A. infinity A. at the lowest point of the room

B. "zero" B. horizontally near the batteries
C. being unsteady in the high range C. at the highest point of the room
D. being unsteady in the low range D. only when charging is in progress
Ans: B Ans: C
5649 Which of the following statements 5650 The ratio of the effective value of the
concerning the specific gravity of a battery counter EMF in volts, to the effective value
electrolyte is true? of the current in amperes is called
_____________.
A. The electrolyte becomes less dense when it A. impedance factor
is cooled.
B. The specific gravity reading is lowered B. capacitive reactance
when the electrolyte is heated.
C. The most accurate hydrometer reading is C. inductive reactance
obtained immediately after water is
added.
D. The temperature does not affect the D. root mean square
specific gravity of the electrolyte.
Ans: B Ans: C
5651 An adjustable resistor, whose resistance can5652 The purpose of a heat sink, as frequently
be changed without opening the circuit in used with transistors, is to ____________.
which it is connected, is called a
_____________.
A. bleeder resistor A. prevent excessive temperature rise
B. rheostat B. compensate for excessive doping
C. bridge C. increase the reverse current
D. variable shunt strip D. decrease the forward current
Ans: B Ans: A
5653 In a DC series circuit, all the conductors have5654 Battery charging rooms should be well
the same ____________. ventilated because the charging process
produces_____________.
A. power expended in them A. highly poisonous gas
B. voltage drop across them B. highly combustible oxygen
C. resistance to current flow C. explosive gases
D. current passing through them D. corrosive gases
Ans: D Ans: C
5655 Shading coils are installed on AC full- 5656 A silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) is a solid
voltage starters to _____________. state device used to change
________________.
A. eliminate contact chatter A. DC to AC and control relatively low load
current
B. dissipate opening contact arcs B. AC to DC and control relatively high load
current
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C. delay current build up in the holding coil C. DC to AC and control relatively high load
current
D. protect the motor windings from D. AC to DC and control relatively low load
momentary starting current overload current
Ans: A Ans: B
5657 Most three-phase induction motors used for 5658 When electrical cables penetrate
driving engine room auxiliaries are started watertight bulkheads, _______________.
by _____________.
A. resistor starters A. they should be grounded on either side of
the bulkhead
B. across-the-line starters B. they must be bent to a radius of six
diameters
C. impedance starters C. a watertight stuffing tube capable of
accepting packing should be employed
D. reactor starters D. they should be secured by a clamp
Ans: B Ans: C
5659 A variable shunt, connected across the 5660 Across-the-line starters are used with AC
series field coils of a DC compound motors to provide _____________.
wound generator, to permit adjustment of
the degree of compounding, is called a
_____________.
A. divider A. reduced starting current
B. diverter B. regulated starting current
C. converter C. high starting torque
D. rheostat D. controlled starting acceleration
Ans: B Ans: C
5661 The electrician reports to you that he has 5662 In a faceplate-type motor starter, the
obtained low (but above 1 megohm) starting arm is held in the "OFF" position
megger readings on the windings of a by a/an _____________.
deck winch motor. Upon checking the
records of that motor, you find the
readings have consistently been at that
level for the last six years.
A. motor be replaced A. cotter pin
B. windings be dried B. magnet
C. windings be cleaned C. electrical circuit
D. readings are acceptable D. strong spring
Ans: D Ans: D
5663 Which of the following components are 5664 In electronic circuitry, the abbreviation
used to convert alternating current "PCB" commonly means ______________.
produced in the generator windings to
direct current?
A. Armature and equalizer A. pulse coded binary
B. Commutator and brushes B. printed circuit board
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C. Rotor and interpoles C. poly-coated braid

D. Field and exciter D. personal computer bits
Ans: B Ans: B
5665 The final step in testing a circuit for a 5666 Which of the following statements is true
ground involves the use of a megohmmeter. concerning the cleaning of electrical
A grounded switch or cable will be contacts?
indicated by a megohmmeter reading of
____________.
A. "zero" A. Compressed air should be used to blow
out metallic dust.
B. infinity B. Magnetic brushes should be used to
remove metallic dust.
C. steady in the high range C. The contact surfaces should be greased to
increase contact resistance.
D. unsteady in the low range D. Delicate parts should be cleaned with a
brush and an approved safety solvent.
Ans: A Ans: D
5667 A nickel-cadmium battery is receiving a 5668 Reduced voltage applied to a motor
normal charge and gases freely. The during the starting period will
charging current should _____________. _____________.
A. be increased A. result in decreased acceleration time only
B. be decreased B. lower the starting current and increase
accelerating time
C. be cut off and the battery allowed to cool C. cause a greater starting torque
D. remain the same D. increase the starting current and pump
capacity
D B
5669 A saturable-core reactor operates on the5670 Operational amplifiers, used primarily in
principle of controlling a load winding's analog circuits, are characterized by
inductance by varying the core's ____________.
_____________.
A. dielectric A. high input impedance, high gain and low
output impedance
B. permeability B. high input impedance, high gain and high
output impedance
C. reactance C. low input impedance, low gain and high
output impedance
D. inductance D. low input impedance, high gain and low
output impedance
Ans: B Ans: A
5671 The total resistance of a parallel circuit is 5672 Which of the following expresses the
always ____________. relationship of the input and output
frequencies in a full wave rectifier?
A. larger than the greatest branch resistance A. The output frequency is the same as input
frequency.
B. smaller than the lowest branch resistance B. The output frequency is one-half the input
frequency.
C. equal to the sum of the individual branch C. The output frequency is twice the input
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resistances frequency.
D. one-half the sum of the individual branch D. The output frequency is four times the input
resistances frequency.
Ans: B Ans: C
5673 A "dead front" switchboard is one 5674 Mercury filled thermometers should never
_____________. be used to determine the temperature of
the battery electrolyte because accidental
breakage of the thermometer can cause
__________________.
A. without switches on it A. severe sparking and explosions
B. with insulated switches and no exposed B. rapid oxidation of battery plates
terminals
C. without circuit breakers C. contamination of the electrolyte
D. without safety hand rails nor rubber mats D. corrosion on the battery terminals
Ans: B Ans: A
5675 The purpose of a main switchboard circuit 5676 A temperature instrumentation system for
breakers reverse power trip is to an engine room console consists of a
_____________. resistance temperature detector (RTD), a
measuring bridge circuit, and a meter (or
alarm circuit).Which of the following
statements is true concerning the measuring
bridge circuit
A. The input voltage varies in a linear fashion
A. prevent main circuit overload with temperature.
B. protect the circuit breaker blowout coil B. The voltage across the center of the
resistance bridge is always constant.
C. prevent alternator motorization C. The resistance bridge is said to be
balanced when its output voltage is zero.
D. prevent low voltage trip out D. The input voltage of the resistance bridge
is the constant temperature signal.
Ans: C Ans: C
5677 Modern DC generators are fitted with 5678 The purpose of a magnetic relay is to
commutating poles to _____________. _____________.
A. prevent motorizing A. open a circuit only in the event of overload
B. reduce sparking B. remotely open and close contacts
C. reduce the load on the main poles C. provide overcurrent protection during
starting
D. reduce spring pressure on the brushes D. relay voltages at increased power
Ans: B Ans: B
5679 A semiconductor is a material with a 5680 A capacitor can be tested using a
_____________. megohmmeter or an ohmmeter. If the
meter is connected to a shorted capacitor,
the meter pointer should _____________.
A. conductivity higher than a normal conductor A. immediately swing to the maximum
resistance value for the capacitor
B. conductivity higher than a normal insulator B. first swing quickly to "zero", then gradually
move up the scale as the capacitor charges
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C. high conductivity at low temperatures C. immediately deflect to and remain at zero

D. low conductivity at high temperatures D. immediately swing to a high reading and
then gradually decrease
Ans: B Ans: C
5681 When mixing electrolyte for a lead-acid5682 To carry out an insulation resistance test,
storage battery, you should pour the one terminal of the megohmmeter should
___________. be connected to the winding, with the other
terminal being connected to the
____________________.
A. distilled water into the acid in a zinc- A. power supply
plated container
B. distilled water into the acid in a glass B. variable resistor
container
C. acid into the distilled water in a zinc-plated C. frame of the machine
container
D. acid into distilled water in a glass container D. armature
Ans: D Ans: C
5683 The charge of a lead-acid battery can be 5684 The resistance of a conductor varies
restored by ______. _____________.
A. passing an alternating electric current A. directly as its length and inversely as its
through the cell cross-sectional area
B. passing a direct electric current through the B. inversely as its length and directly as its
cell cross-sectional area
C. adding acid to the electrolyte C. directly as its length and directly as its
cross-sectional area
D. all of the above D. inversely as its length and inversely as its
cross-sectional area
Ans: B Ans: A
5685 In order to check the performance of a 5686 To test the state of charge of a nickel-
transistor removed from its circuit, the cadmium battery, you should use a/an
instrument to be used should be a/an ____________.
____________.
A. voltmeter or transistor tester A. ammeter
B. impedance meter B. voltmeter
C. ohmmeter or transistor tester C. hydrometer
D. sensitive potentiometer D. potentiometer
Ans: C Ans: B
5687 On a switchboard, if all three ground 5688 Which of the following actions can be
detection lamps remain burning at half carried out in order to prevent thermal
intensity when the test button is depressed, runaway in a transistor?
which of the listed conditions is indicated?
A. No grounds exist. A. Increase the current through the collector-
base junction.
B. All three phases are grounded. B. Install a heat sink.
C. The test switch is grounded. C. Shift the "Q" point to increase collector
current.
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D. The current transformers are shorted. D. Increase the potential difference between
the emitter and the base.
Ans: A Ans: B
5689 Insufficient brush pressure on a DC motor may 5690 Burning of controller contacts, when
cause _______. opening, is prevented by _____________.
A. generator overload A. coating the contact surfaces lightly with
petroleum jelly
B. excess residual magnetism B. magnetic blowout coils
C. water vapor absorption C. an overvoltage release
D. sparking of the brushes D. an overcurrent release
Ans: D Ans: B
5691 Which of the electrical properties listed will 5692 Which of the listed instruments can be best
always be the same for each component in used to locate a grounded field coil in a
a parallel circuit? synchronous motor?
A. Impedance A. Frequency meter
B. Current B. Megohmmeter
C. Resistance C. Voltmeter
D. Voltage D. Multimeter
Ans: D Ans: B
5693 The standard procedure for maintaining the 5694 A replacement wire having twice the length
charge in an emergency diesel starting and one-half the cross-sectional area of the
battery is to trickle charge the battery original wire will have a resistance that is
_____________. _____________.
A. continuously A. four times that of the original wire
B. at least once each week B. twice that of the original wire
C. whenever the charge falls to 75% of full C. the same as that of the original wire
charge
D. whenever the electrolyte specific gravity D. one-half that of the original wire
falls to 1.250 or lower
Ans: A Ans: A
5695 If a delicate component must be soldered 5696 If you disconnect and arrange both ends
into a circuit, the component may be of a three conductor cable, without any
protected from the heat of the soldering contact between the individual
process by _____________. conductors, an indicated ohmic value
between the ends of a single conductor
would indicate ______________.
A. operating the soldering gun not more than A. continuity of the conductor
60 seconds at a time
B. using a thermal shunt B. an infinite resistance
C. pre-oxidizing the leads to be soldered C. the presence of a partial ground
D. coating the leads to be soldered with a D. that the conductor is not short circuited
light oil film
Ans: B Ans: A
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5697 Why is it a poor practice to use a high 5698 Which of the following temperatures
wattage soldering iron when soldering or represents the maximum allowable
DE soldering components on a printed circuit temperature for the electrolyte of a lead-
board? acid battery?
A. The circuit board will blister and warp. A. 100°F
B. The foil wire bonded to the board may B. 125°F
come loosened from the board.
C. The circuit board has a low melting C. 145°F
temperature.
D. The solder is kept to a dull heat dissipating D. 212°F
finish.
Ans: B Ans: B
5699 Which of the following methods should be5700 A lead-acid battery may become hotter
used to dress the face of silver-plated than normal during a charge if the
contacts? _________.
A. Filing A. battery has a shorted cell
B. Burnishing B. charging voltage is too low
C. Sanding with 0000 sandpaper C. specific gravity is too high
D. All of the above are correct. D. battery room door is secured
Ans: C Ans: A
5701 Which of the substances listed can be used 5702 Handheld phase sequence indicators are
to shield sensitive equipment from static useful when ________.
magnetic fields?
A. Glass A. preparing to parallel alternators
B. Mica B. connecting lighting branch circuits
C. Bakelite C. troubleshooting DC motors
D. Permeable iron D. connecting shore power lines to the ship
Ans: D Ans: D
5703 When soldering a printed circuit board5704 To determine the state of charge of a
component, you should be careful to prevent nickel-cadmium battery, you should
damage by _________. ___________.
A. quickly heating the joints, using a high A. check the electrolyte with a hydrometer
wattage iron
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B. using the soldering iron tip sparingly B. use the constant specific gravity method
C. using only acid cord solder C. use a non-breakable mercury
thermometer
D. applying mechanical pressure to the joints D. connect a voltmeter to the battery
being soldered terminals
Ans: B Ans: D
5705 The timer element of a reverse power relay 5706 Before touching a small capacitor
cannot be energized unless connected to a de-energized circuit, or
_____________. even one that is completely
disconnected, you should
____________.
A. one generator is fully motorized A. gently tap the body with a screwdriver
B. the movement of the disk is damped by a B. tag it with a de-energized tag
permanent magnet
C. the power flow is the same as the tripping C. be equipped with an insulated fuse puller
direction
D. the power flow is the opposite to the D. short circuit the terminals to make sure that
tripping direction the capacitor is discharged
Ans: C Ans: D
5707 An increase in which of the listed conditions 5708 Before working on an electric cargo winch
will increase the speed of a synchronous master switch or controller, you should
motor? _____________.
A. Frequency A. spray the gasket surface with a solvent
B. Voltage B. drain condensate from the box
C. Armature current C. open the circuit breaker in the power
supply and tag
D. Inductance D. heat the switch box to remove any
moisture
Ans: A Ans: C
5709 Which of the following methods should be used to If a three-phase induction motor
test for an "open" 5710 malfunctions and drops to a single phase
coil in an AC motor stator? (one supply line open) ____________.
A. Test with an ohmmeter, one test lead on A. the motor will continue to run if it is not
the shaft, and the other test lead to the heavily loaded
stator leads.
B. Test with an ohmmeter with the test leads B. more torque will be developed
between the stator leads.
C. Use a growler, listening for noise and
C. the motor will immediately stop and not
vibration to diminish when over an open
be able to be restarted
coil.
D. Use a growler, listening for noise and D. the motor will immediately stop and can
vibration to increase when over an open only be restarted at no load
coil.
Ans: B Ans: A
5711 Which of the problems listed will occur if a 5712 The division of the kilowatt load between
lead-acid battery is allowed to remain in two AC generators operating in parallel is
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a discharged condition for a long period of controlled by the settings and

time? characteristics of the _____________.
A. The battery may be unable to accept a full A. voltage regulators
charge.
B. The electrolyte will change to lead sulfate. B. field rheostats
C. The concentrated sulfuric acid will attack C. reverse power relays
the lead peroxide plates.
D. The separators will harden. D. prime mover governors
Ans: A Ans: D
5713 When testing a capacitor with an analog5714 The division of kilowatt load between two
type ohmmeter, a good capacitor will be paralleled alternators is determined by
indicated when _____________. the _____________.
A. there is no meter deflection A. amount of field excitation of the leading
machine
B. the meter deflects to a low resistance value B. load-speed characteristics of the
and remains there governors
C. the meter deflects to a low resistance value C. amount of field excitation to the lagging
and slowly increases towards infinity machine
D. the meter deflects to a low resistance value D. type of alternator
and increases rapidly to a higher value, but
stays fairly low
Ans: C Ans: B
5715 While troubleshooting a circuit in an engine 5716 Which of the following procedures should
room central control console, a resistor is be used to determine the load of a three-
suspected of being faulty. Which of the phase, delta wound, AC generator?
following precautions must be observed if
an ohmmeter is to be used to check its
value?
A. Correct polarity must be observed A. Multiply the amperage in one phase by
because reverse bias will damage the three.
component.
B. Meter leads must not be twisted so as to B. Divide the total amperage in all phases
cancel out the individual magnetic fields. by three.
C. Resistor's circuit must be de-energized and C. Multiply the amperage in one phase by
at least one end of the component isolated. the square root of three.
D. The meter case must be grounded prior to D. Divide the total amperage in all phases by
attaching the leads. the square root of three.
Ans: C Ans: C
5717 The full load torque of an electric motor is 5718 Prior to using an analog type ohmmeter,
the __________. the leads are purposely shorted together.
Which of the following actions should be
taken if, when adjusting to "zero" ohms,
the indicating needle cannot be returned
to "zero" on the scale?
A. minimum torque developed by the motor A. The lead clips should be replaced.
accelerating from stop to full speed
B. turning moment exerted by the motor at B. The batteries should be replaced.
rated load and speed
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C. maximum torque developed by the motor C. The test reading should be added to each
with rated voltage and frequency final reading.
D. turning moment exerted by the motor from D. The test reading should be subtracted
any rotor angular position at any load from each final reading.
Ans: B Ans: B
5719 The transmit and receive elements of a5720 The resistance of most conducting materials
sound-powered telephone handset are will change as a result of temperature
_____________. change. The resistance of copper will
_____________.
A. identical and can be used for either A. increase as temperature decreases
function
B. of similar construction but different enough B. decrease as temperature decreases
to be used only for its own function
C. of very different construction and MUST be C. remain the same between -7°C and 44°C
used only for its own function
D. constructed so that each can fit only in its D. remain the same between 20°C and
own recess 110°C
Ans: A Ans: B
5721 The function of a stepdown potential5722 To avoid damaging the components of a
transformer is to reduce the load printed circuit board when testing it with a
_____________. DC volt-ohmmeter, you should _______.
A. voltage and current A. ground the board
B. voltage and increase line current B. avoid reversing the polarity of the leads
C. current and increase line voltage C. isolate sensitive components with heat
sinks
D. power D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: B
5723 A loud buzzing noise in an AC controller is 5724 Increasing the load to the secondary
probably caused by _____________. windings of a transformer will cause
a/an ____________.
A. poor contact with the overload relay A. decrease in the primary voltage
B. an incorrectly sized heater B. increase in the primary voltage
C. a broken shading coil C. decrease in the primary current
D. abnormal starting current D. increase in the primary current
Ans: C Ans: D
5725 If an induction motor were to be operated 5726 When troubleshooting a magnetic
at 90% rated voltage, _____________. controller, it is found that the contacts are
welded together. The most probable cause
is _____________.
A. there would be an increase in starting A. excessive operation at low load
torque
B. starting current would increase slightly B. high ambient temperature
C. synchronous speed would decrease slightly C. low voltage on the operating coil
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D. the slip would increase D. high voltage on the operating coil

Ans: D Ans: C
5727 The instantaneous reduction in voltage of 5728 A characteristic of a wound-rotor induction
an AC generator, resulting from an motor, with a high resistance rotor winding,
increase in load, and prior to the is _____________.
automatic voltage regulator correcting the
situation, is called voltage ____________.
A. droop A. low starting torque
B. drop B. high starting torque
C. dip C. high speed
D. regulation D. low starting voltage
Ans: C Ans: B
5729 Magnetic controller contacts may become 5730 If a transformer is connected to a DC
welded together during operation because source, the transformer will overload at
of _____________. the ____________.
A. excessive magnetic gap A. contacts
B. low contact pressure B. primary coil
C. an open coil C. secondary coil
D. excessive ambient temperature D. core
Ans: B Ans: B
5731 The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 Hz AC 5732 In a three-phase, squirrel-cage type,
generator is controlled by the induction motor the rotating magnetic field
______________. is established by the _____________.
A. load on the alternator A. current induced in the rotor windings
B. load on the prime mover B. application of a three-phase voltage
supply to the stator windings
C. speed of the prime mover C. laminated steel core and aluminum
conductors in the rotor
D. exciter output voltage D. interaction of the magnetic field caused
by the induced current in the squirrel-cage
bars with the magnetic field of the stator
Ans: D Ans: B
5733 When placed in a magnetic field, which of 5734 Before measuring an unknown resistance
the materials listed will maintain the highest with an ohmmeter, you should
permeability? _____________.
A. Glass A. adjust the meter's pointers to mid-scale
B. Bakelite B. change the meter's batteries
C. Soft iron C. center the meter's pointer at infinity
D. Aluminum D. short the test leads and calibrate the
meter
Ans: C Ans: D
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5735 One diode of a full-wave rectifier has 5736 The charge of a lead-acid battery is
burned out in a shorted condition. Therefore, checked with a/an ____________.
the output will be ____________.
A. zero A. manometer
B. a rectified half-wave B. hydrometer
C. a rectified full-wave C. voltmeter
D. equal to the AC input D. ohmmeter
Ans: D Ans: B
5737 Magnetic controller contacts may become5738 When a transformer is used to step down
welded together during operating voltage, the low voltage winding is
conditions as a result of _____________. _____________.
A. high spring pressure A. part of the core
B. high ambient temperature B. the primary coil
C. an open coil C. not insulated
D. low voltage on operating coil D. the secondary coil
Ans: D Ans: D
5739 An AC circuit has capacitance arranged in 5740 The total voltage of a series circuit is the
series. If the line voltage remains constant, _____________.
the capacitive reactance value can be
varied by changing the _____________.
A. line frequency A. sum of the individual voltage drops
B. resistance B. total resistance divided by the total
current
C. number of commutating poles C. sum of the individual currents multiplied by
the number of resistors
D. number of interpoles D. total current divided by the total
resistance
Ans: A Ans: A
5741 Excessive humming of AC contactors may be 5742 Decreasing the frequency in a capacitive
caused by ______________. circuit while maintaining a constant circuit
voltage, will result in a/an
_____________.
A. burnt arc shields A. increase in apparent power
B. shorted armature coils B. decrease in circuit current
C. a broken shading coil C. decrease in capacitive reactance
D. high voltage D. decrease in total impedance
Ans: C Ans: B
5743 The counter EMF produced in the windings 5744 A loud buzzing noise coming from the
of a DC motor is "zero" when the contacts in a magnetic controller can be
____________. caused by ____________.
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A. armature has just begun to turn A. excessive current

B. armature is not turning B. excessive magnet gap
C. motor is almost up to rated speed C. bouncing of contacts
D. motor is at rated speed D. dirt on magnet faces
Ans: B Ans: D
5745 The function of the commutator in a DC 5746 Humming or buzzing of electric contacts is
motor is to ________. a symptom of ____________.
A. reverse the flow of current through the A. low voltage on the operating coil
armature
B. reverse the flow of current in the field poles B. power failure to the operating coil
C. reduce the reluctance of the magnetic path C. a control circuit ground
through the motor
D. shift the neutral running plane of the D. a control circuit overload
brushes to prevent sparking
Ans: A Ans: A
5747 To increase the frequency of an operating 5748 The counter EMF of a DC motor is maximum
AC generator, you should ____________. when the _________.
A. increase the field excitation A. motor is at rated speed
B. decrease the field excitation B. armature is not turning
C. increase the number of magnetic poles C. motor is almost up to rated speed
D. increase the speed of the prime mover D. armature has just begun to turn
Ans: D Ans: A
5749 In the flow of one cycle of single phase 5750 AC and DC generators are similar in that they
AC current past any given point in a _____________.
circuit, the maximum current peak occurs
_____________.
A. one time A. both generate alternating voltages
B. two times B. both rectify the voltage before delivery
C. three times C. are constructed at the same physical size
for the same kilowatt rating
D. four times D. both supply three-phase power
Ans: B Ans: A
5751 If the length of a wire is halved and the5752 Prior to taking a resistance reading with a
cross-sectional area is doubled, the volt-ohm-millimeter, the "zero" setting must
resistance will be _____________. be adjusted. After clipping the two leads
together, you find the adjustment knob
will not return the pointer to "zero". This is
most likely an indication of _
A. an improper resistance range setting
A. quartered
B. unchanged B. weak batteries
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C. doubled C. a faulty zero ohms knob

D. quadrupled D. a faulty meter movement
Ans: A Ans: B
5753 When correcting specific gravity readings 5754 Relative to the secondary winding of a
of a lead-acid battery for existing step-up transformer, the primary winding
temperature conditions, you should will have _____________.
______________.
A. add 10 points for each 2.2° above 26.7°C A. more turns
B. subtract 10 points for each 2.2° above B. fewer turns
26.7°C
C. add 4 points for each 4.5° above 26.7°C C. half as many turns
D. add 4 points for each 4.5° below 26.7°C D. twice as many turns
Ans: C Ans: B
5755 The total power used up in a series circuit is 5756 When the operating handle of a molded-
___________. case circuit breaker is in the mid-position,
this indicates that the circuit breaker is
_____________.
A. the sum of the powers used in each load A. on
(resistor) divided by the number of loads
B. the sum of the powers used in each load B. off
C. always less than the power used in the C. reset
smallest load
D. never more than the power used in largest D. tripped
load
Ans: B Ans: D
5757 If a magnetic controller contact fails to pick 5758 Which of the listed forms of water should
up when the operating coil is energized, be added to a lead-acid battery?
one possible cause may be
_______________.
A. low spring pressure A. saltwater
B. low voltage to the coil B. brackish water
C. the residual magnetism of the contact faces C. distilled water
D. dirty contact faces D. light water
Ans: B Ans: C
5759 The primary function of an electric motor is 5760 Current measuring instruments must always
to ___________. be connected in _____________.
A. develop torque A. series with a circuit
B. generate high voltages B. parallel with a circuit
C. produce a magnetic field C. series-parallel with a circuit
D. generate high electrical resistance D. delta with the shunt
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Ans: A Ans: A
5761 The resistance of electric wire will decrease 5762 Which of the instruments listed should
as its _______________. always be connected in series with a
circuit?
A. length increases A. Ammeter
B. cross-sectional area increases B. Megohmmeter
C. temperature increases C. Wattmeter
D. percent of metallic purities increases D. Voltmeter
Ans: B Ans: A
5763 When the voltage remains constant and 5764 An ammeter should be used to measure
the resistance is increased in a series ___________.
circuit, the flow of current
_____________.
A. increases by the square of the original A. the voltage between two points in a circuit
value
B. increases B. circuit continuity
C. remains the same C. current flow in a circuit
D. decreases D. total or partial circuit resistance
Ans: D Ans: C
5765 The voltage output of an AC generator is 5766 In a compound-wound motor, a portion of
accurately controlled by _____________. the line current flows through the
_____________.
A. changing the sensitivity of the prime mover A. inertial poles
to large changes in voltage
B. varying the reluctance of the air gap B. stator
C. varying the DC exciter voltage C. shunt field coils
D. shorting out part of the armature windings D. frame
Ans: C Ans: C
5767 Which of the formulas listed is correct for 5768 Which of the listed meters uses a shunt
determining power? connected in series with the load, but
parallel with the meter movement?
A. P = (E)(E)/R A. Voltmeter
B. P = (I)(R)(R) B. Power factor meter
C. P = (I)(I)/R C. Ammeter
D. P = E/R D. Wattmeter
Ans: A Ans: C
5769 When a console indicating lamp burns 5770 The rate at which heat is produced in a
out, attempts to renew it should not be direct current circuit is equal to
made while maneuvering because ____________.
_______________.
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A. the new lamp may be of a higher wattage A. P divided by R

and cause heat damage to the lens
B. removing a faulty lamp usually causes an B. I squared times R
alarm to sound on the bridge
C. attention should be paid only to engine C. E divided by I
orders
D. a socket/wiring fault may cause a ground D. I times R divided by T
or short circuit to shut down a vital function
Ans: D Ans: B
5771 One horsepower is equal to 5772 An ammeter reads slightly above "zero"
_____________. when its leads are disconnected, this is a
result of ___________.
A. 500 watts A. mechanical misalignment of the meter
pointer
B. 663 watts B. a poor ground for the meter case
C. 746 watts C. static electricity in the air
D. 1,000 watts D. resistors inside the meter storing charges
Ans: C Ans: A
5773 Modern handheld digital tachometers5774 To determine the state of charge of a
operate by counting light pulses returned to nickel-cadmium battery, you would use
the unit by ______________. a/an _____________.
A. the tach generator A. voltmeter
B. either the coupling or shaft B. hydrometer
C. a small bulb attached to the shaft C. ammeter
D. a piece of reflective tape D. potentiometer
Ans: D Ans: A
5775 When troubleshooting a lead-acid storage 5776 Common nickel-cadmium and nickel-iron
battery, a weak or dead cell is best storage batteries utilize
detected by _________________. _______________.
A. measuring and comparing all cells' specific A. acid primary cells
gravity
B. taking an open circuit voltage test of B. alkaline primary cells
individual cells
C. visually inspecting the electrolyte levels of C. acid secondary cells
each cell
D. taking each cell's temperature with a D. alkaline secondary cells
calibrated mercury thermometer
Ans: A Ans: D
5777 The amount of voltage induced in the 5778 Which of the following materials is a good
windings of an AC generator depends electrical insulator?
mainly on _____________.
A. the number of field poles energized A. wood
B. the speed at which the stator windings B. silver
rotate through the magnetic field
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C. the strength of the magnetic field C. copper

D. all of the above D. gold
Ans: C Ans: A
5779 When mixing electrolyte, which of the5780 Which of the following statements
following precautions should always be represents the correct method of
observed? connecting the shunt of an ammeter prior to
taking a reading?
A. In series with the load and in series with
A. Add the acid to the water.
the meter movement.
B. In series with the load and in parallel with
B. Use a heavy duty aluminum pail.
the meter movement.
C. In parallel with the load and in series with
C. Add the water to the acid.
the meter movement.
D. In parallel with the load and in parallel
D. Mix the solution outdoors.
with the meter movement.
Ans: A Ans: B
5781 Nickel-cadmium storage batteries are5782 The force that causes free electrons to
superior to lead-acid batteries because they move in a conductor as electric current flow
__________. is called a/an _____________.
A. put out higher voltages and require no A. resistant force
maintenance
B. can remain idle and keep a full charge for B. electromotive force
a long time
C. need fewer cells in series and use less C. inductive force
mounting space
D. all of the above D. dielectric force
Ans: B Ans: B
5783 A handheld digital tachometer could give a 5784 Which of the listed sections of an
bad reading if ___________________. emergency switchboard is used to supply
power for alarm signals under emergency
conditions?
A. aimed directly at the shaft A. The generator and bus transfer section
B. partially aimed at a 60 Hz. fluorescent light B. The 450 volt, 60 cycle, 3 phase bus
C. positioned 10-25 cms from the shaft C. The 120 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycle bus
D. the tape is too shiny D. The 24 volt DC bus
Ans: B Ans: D
5785 When removing ball or roller bearings from5786 The rotation of a three-phase induction
the shaft of a motor, you should use a motor can be reversed by
_____________. _____________.
A. rawhide hammer A. interchanging any two of the three line
leads to the stator
B. brass mallet B. disconnecting one of the three line leads to
the stator
C. wheel puller C. switching the shunt field coil leads
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D. soft iron pry bar D. permanently disconnecting any two of the

three line leads to the stator
Ans: C Ans: A
5787 The frequency of an AC generator is 5788 The 24 volt DC bus on the emergency
controlled by the _____________. switchboard is used to supply power to the
_____________.
A. rheostat A. general alarm system
B. governor B. gyrocompass power failure alarm system
C. exciter C. smoke detection system
D. capacitor D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: D
5789 The frequency of an alternator is controlled5790 The reversal of an AC, three-phase,
from the main switchboard by adjusting the induction motor is accomplished by
_____________. ______________.
A. frequency meter A. changing all three motor leads
B. voltage regulator B. reversing the position of the slip rings
C. governor control C. interchanging any two of the three motor
leads
D. sychroscope switch D. interchanging any two brushes
Ans: C Ans: C
5791 In order to take a current reading with a 5792 The number of cycles per second occurring
"clamp-on" ammeter, the instrument's jaws in AC voltage is known as the
_________________. _____________.
A. should remain open A. phase angle
B. cannot touch the adjacent conductor B. frequency
C. must be fully closed C. wave form
D. will act as a transformer primary D. half mode
Ans: C Ans: B
5793 When troubleshooting an alkaline storage 5794 When a megohmmeter is used to test the
battery a weak or dead cell is best located dielectric strength of wire insulation, the
by ____________. initial dip of the pointer toward "zero" is
caused by
_____________.
A. checking the specific gravity of each cell A. good insulation
B. visually inspecting each cell's electrolyte B. the leakage of current along the surface
level of dirty insulation
C. testing each cell with a voltmeter C. the capacitance of the circuit
D. measuring the electrolyte temperature with D. the dielectric absorption effect of the
an accurate mercury thermometer insulation
Ans: C Ans: C
5795 Which of the following statements concerning 5796 When troubleshooting motor controllers, a
AC circuits is correct? shorted relay or contactor coil is often
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indicated by _______________.
A. The power factor of a resistive circuit is A. a resistance reading of "infinity" on an
always zero. ohmmeter
B. True power in an inductive circuit always B. charred insulation and/or a blown control
equals apparent power. fuse
C. Inductive reactance varies directly with the C. a reading of "zero" on a megger from one
frequency and the inductance. of the coil's leads to ground
D. Total opposition to the flow of alternating D. a higher-than-normal voltage reading
current depends upon the amount of reactive across the winding
power.
Ans: C Ans: B
5797 If the driving torque, such as that produced 5798 Which of the following statements
by a diesel engine, creates pulsations when represents the FIRST step in seating new
coupled with a synchronous generator brushes on slip rings?
operating in parallel; the generator rotor
may be periodically pulled ahead or behind
its normal position as it rotates. This hunt
A. Wrap sandpaper around the slip rings and
A. amortisseur windings slide it back and forth between the brushes
and the slip rings.
B. direct coupling B. Press the brushes against the slip ring with a
wood block.
C. increase governor speed droop C. Increase brush pressure and run at no load for 3
to 4 hours.
D. decreasing governor speed droop D. Apply seating compound under the brushes
and run at no load for 2 hours.
Ans: A Ans: A
5799 5800When using a megohmmeter to test the dielectric strength
of wire
_____________. insulation, a continuous series of slight
downscale kicks by the pointer is result of
____________.
A. actual running temperature of the winding A. good insulation
from no load to full load
B. permissible temperature rise of the
B. the leakage of current along the surface
windings above the designed ambient
of dirty insulation
temperature
C. maximum allowable temperature rise C. the capacitance of the windings
above normal full load operating
temperature
D. maximum allowable temperature rise for D. the dielectric-absorption effect of the
continuous no load service insulation
Ans: B Ans: B
5801 A commutator's protective oxide film can be 5802 When the electrolyte level of a lead-
destroyed by _________________. acid storage battery has decreased
due to normal evaporation, the level
should be reestablished by adding
_____________.
A. periods of low humidity A. distilled water only
B. very low brush current density B. sulfuric acid only
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C. improper brush grade C. a weak solution of sulfuric acid and

distilled water
D. all of the above D. a strong solution of sulfuric acid and
distilled water
Ans: D Ans: A
5803 When shipboard electrical distribution 5804 Which of the listed classes of electrical
circuits are connected in parallel, insulation is suited for the highest
additional parallel circuits will cause the operating temperature?
total circuit resistance to
_____________.
A. increase, causing a drop in the line current A. Class 90 (O)
B. increase, causing a decrease in the line B. Class 105 (A)
voltage
C. decrease, causing an increase in the line C. Class 130 (B)
voltage
D. decrease, causing an increase in the line D. Class 180 (H)
current
Ans: D Ans: D
5805 When the control handle is in the "off" 5806 In D.C. motor construction, the armature
position, the solenoid actuated brake of coils' ends are _______________.
the electric winch is _________.
A. de-energized and the brake is released A. soldered to the commutator bar risers
B. energized and the brake is released B. imbedded into core slots
C. energized and the brake is set by a spring C. crimped together with brush pigtails
D. de-energized and the brake is set by a D. spliced with the field windings
spring
Ans: D Ans: A
5807 When troubleshooting a console circuit card5808 The armature cores of the D.C. motors are
suspected of being faulty, the last step constructed with laminations to
would be to _______________. ___________.
A. check the fuses and voltage levels of all A. eliminate hysteresis
power supplies in the console
B. clean dust and debris from the card and B. minimize brush sparking
burnish the sliding connections
C. make sure all connections are tight C. reduce eddy current losses
including wire wrappings and push-on types
D. substitute a new or repaired spare card D. compensate for armature reaction
and check the operation of the circuit
Ans: D Ans: C
5809 Which of the listed groups of electrical5810 Capacitors can be used in electric
insulation materials is best suited for the distribution systems to improve power
highest operating temperatures? factor. This is accomplished by seesawing
energy between the capacitor and the
_____________.
A. impregnated cotton and silk A. generator
B. impregnated paper and cotton B. inductive loads
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C. pure glass and quartz C. resistive loads

D. mica and porcelain with bonding agents D. all of the above
Ans: C Ans: B
5811 You are paralleling two alternators. The 5812 If you reverse both the field and the
synchronizing lamps grow dim and are armature connections to a DC propulsion
totally darkened as the synchro scope motor, _____________.
pointer
A. A. the direction of motor rotation will change

B. circuit breaker can be closed B. the brushes will become overheated
C. incoming alternator is running too slowly C. a magnetic lock will occur in the motor
D. synchro scope is defective or broken D. the direction of motor rotation will remain
the same
Ans: B Ans: D
5813 The leads from a megohmmeter are5814 The direction of rotation of a DC
attached to the leads of an AC motor field propulsion motor can be changed by
coil. A reading of infinity is obtained reversing the _____________.
indicating a/an
____________.
A. open field coil A. brush holder position
B. shorted field coil B. polarity of the field poles
C. grounded field coil C. brush staggered order
D. shunted field coil D. motor interpole connections
Ans: A Ans: B
5815 Moisture absorbed in the windings or 5816 The voltage developed by an AC
condensed on the surface of electrical generator is controlled by varying the
machinery insulation ________. ____________.
A. is good for long term preserving since A. speed of the prime mover
most insulation is organic and contains
some amount
B. lowers the insulation value and is a common B. AC excitation to the field
cause of fault grounds in idle machines
C. will enhance insulation resistance only if it C. DC excitation to the field
is fresh water and contains no salt
D. reduces the amount of current supplied or D. DC excitation of the voltage regulator
drawn by the machine so horsepower is
limited
Ans: B Ans: C
5817 If a fuse of correct size and type blows 5818 If violent gassing occurs when a lead-acid
frequently, ________________. storage battery is first placed on charge,
the _____________.
A. try the next higher amperage rating A. battery must be given an emergency
charge
B. try the next lower amperage rating B. charging rate is too low
C. look for trouble within the circuit C. charging rate is too high
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D. reduce the applied voltage 10% D. specific gravity of the electrolyte solution
is too low
Ans: C Ans: C
5819 What type of electric motor is commonly5820 Violent gassing developed by a lead-acid
used to start small auxiliary diesel engines? battery during charging indicates that the
____________.
A. synchronous A. plate separators are grounded
B. series B. cell voltages are excessive
C. shunt C. specific gravity in insufficient
D. cage D. charging rate is excessive
Ans: B Ans: D
5821 All of the following items can be used in the 5822 A reverse-current relay will prevent AC
maintenance of a D.C. generator motorization by
propulsion motor's commutator EXCEPT ____________.
_______________.
A. a canvas wiper A. automatically redirecting the load
B. safety solvent B. automatically speeding up the prime
mover
C. abrasive dressing stones C. tripping the panel board main switch
D. sandpaper D. tripping the generator circuit breaker
Ans: B Ans: D
5823 Complete controller maintenance includes 5824 If a loaded shunt motor's field were
_____________. weakened by rheostat resistance or by an
open circuit, the motor would _________.
A. periodic testing of protective devices A. overspeed due to reduced CEMF
B. checking for loose or worn contacts and B. stop because of low flux
weak springs
C. maintaining a sufficient supply of spare C. continue to run at base speed
parts
D. all of the above D. slow down and overheat
Ans: D Ans: A
5825 How is a wattmeter electrically connected in 5826 An AC generator panel is fitted with both
a circuit? synchronizing lamps and a synchro scope.
When the synchro scope pointer reaches
the noon position, one synchronizing light is
bright and the other is dark. This means
_____________.
A. In series A. there is a ground on the phase with the
dark lamp
B. In parallel B. the phase sequence is incorrect
C. In series-parallel C. the phase sequence is correct
D. Inductively D. the generator breaker may be closed
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Ans: C Ans: B
5827 A wattmeter is used to determine 5828 Which of the following statements is true
____________. concerning a stepdown transformer in an
operating AC power circuit?
A. the power being consumed by electrical A. Voltage and current will both be
equipment increased.
B. partial circuit resistance B. Voltage and current will both be
decreased
C. current flowing in a circuit C. Voltage decreases as current increases.
D. voltage existing between two points in a D. Voltage increases as current decreases.
circuit
Ans: A Ans: C
5829The RPM of an AC generator can be measured 5830 The "dielectric constant" is a numerical value indicating
the with a/an _____________.
effectiveness of a dielectric material in comparison to that of a
standard, which is _______________.
A. ammeter A. paper or cloth

B. voltmeter B. glass or mica
C. vibrating reed meter C. plastic or Teflon
D. synchro scope D. dry air or a vacuum
Ans: C Ans: D
5831If the pointer of the synchro scope is rotating in the 5832 The air gap in an induction motor should be
slow direction when you are preparing to parallel two checked periodically_____________.
alternators, the with a feeler gage to detect ________.
A. incoming machine is turning faster than the load alternator A. rotor contact with the laminations
B. loaded alternator is turning faster than the incoming machine B. changes in armature magnetic strength
C. load on the loaded alternator is ready to split C. excessive bearing wear
D. incoming machine is beginning to pick up some of the load D. electrical damage to the rotor
Ans: B Ans: C
5833The following air gap readings were obtained from a 5834The "dielectric constant" of dry air or a vacuum is
horizontally mounted, bilge pump, induction motor, _______.
equipped with sleeve bearings:
FWD END AFT END Top
.045 .049Right Side .045 .047Left Side
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A. The aft bearing should be realigned or replaced. A. 1

B. Shims should be removed from the aft bearing. B. 10
C. The forward bearing should be lowered. C. 100
D. The aft bearing should be lowered. D. 1000
Ans: A Ans: A
5835 When the operating handle of a molded case 5836During maintenance of circuit breakers, circuit breaker is
in the mid-position, it indicates the circuit breaker _______________.
is _____________.
A. in the "opened" position A. always smooth roughened contact surfaces with a file
B. in the "closed" position B. never pass more than rated breaker current through the
C. tripped overload heater element
D. reset C. inspect for wear and misalignment of main contacts
D. assume heater elements installed are of correct size
Ans: C Ans: C
5837 In a three-phase, open-delta connected 5838Most AC voltmeters are calibrated to indicate ________.
transformer, the line current is equal to _________.
A. the phase current A. peak-to-peak voltage
B. three times the phase current B. root-mean-square voltage
C. the sum of any two phase currents C. average voltage
D. the difference of any two phase currents D. peak voltage only
Ans: A Ans: B
5839To limit the current flow through a DC 5840Encrusted dirt accumulated inside a motor should be
voltmeter to as low a value as possible, the moving removed with a _____________.
coil circuit is provided with a/an _____________.
A. high series resistance A. fiber scraper
B. high parallel resistance B. pointed welding rod
C. series inductor C. hammer and chisel
D. external shunt D. paint scraper
Ans: A Ans: A
5841 To check the three line fuses of a three-phase 5842 If the voltage applied to a moving disk frequency
system consisting of a three-phase motor, you must meter decreases, while the applied frequency remains
_____________. the same, the frequency indication will _____________.
A. increase
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A. place the starter in the "stop" position

B. make sure the motor is operating at full load a B. decrease
to guard against false reading
C. place the leads across the "hot" ends of the fuses C. remain the same
D. place the leads across the bottom ends of the fuses D. oscillate
Ans: A Ans: C
5843Which of the listed conditions could indicate the 5844The reactive power drawn by a motor from an AC
need for cleaning electrical insulation? generator is the power which is _____________.
A. Low ambient temperature A. used to establish the magnetic field of the motor
B. Low operating temperature B. lost in overcoming friction in the bearings
C. High dielectric strength C. strictly converted to heat generated by current flow
through the windings
D. Low megger readings D. transmitted directly through the rotor shaft to perform
useful work
Ans: D Ans: A
5845The most inefficient method of voltage reduction, 5846When using a multimeter for resistance measurements,
from the standpoint of power loss, even when placed it should be calibrated by clipping the loose ends of
in series with the load, is the use of a/an__________? the leads together and _____________.
A. capacitor A. setting the instrument pointer at "zero" ohms
B. inductor B. adjusting the line voltage to calibrate the instrument
C. plugging each end of one test lead into the plus and
minus terminals
C. resistor D. using a special purpose resistance measuring instrument
D. transistor (a bridge)
Ans: C Ans: A
5847 Which of the following statements5848 How many possible states does a binary
regarding the use of a current measuring logic circuit have?
instrument is correct?
A. It must be connected in series with the A. One
circuit.
B. You should always start with the lowest B. Two
range until a suitable reading is obtained.
C. The indicating needle is deflected from left C. Three
to right regardless of polarity.
D. An external shunt is generally utilized D. Four
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where current is less than 10 amperes.

Ans: A Ans: B
5849 Which of the listed pairs of materials make the 5850 In a logic circuit, the NOT gate function
best insulators? _____________.
A. copper and aluminum A. does not alter a logical input
B. glass and mica B. serves to amplify a given signal level
C. dry air and a vacuum C. must be accomplished with a common
collector transistor arrangement
D. doped silicon and germanium D. reverses an input logic condition
Ans: B Ans: D
5851 In a logic circuit the NOR and NAND gate 5852 Conductor resistance may be INDIRECTLY
functions ____________. measured by using a/an _____________.
A. must be accomplished with a common base A. voltmeter only
transistor arrangement
B. are available in diode form B. ammeter only
C. are exact opposites with the same NOR C. voltmeter and an ammeter
and NAND inputs
D. have output conditions that are exact D. ohmmeter only
opposites to the output condition for OR
and AND, respectively
Ans: D Ans: C
5853 A three-phase, squirrel cage, induction 5854 The ground indicating light on the main
motor will run hot due to _____________. electrical switchboard is indicating a
ground. The best procedure for locating
the grounded circuit is to _____________.
A. open stator coils A. trace the circuit paths while looking for
burned spots
B. high power factor B. check circuit resistances with a
megohmmeter connected between the
grounded line and the distribution panel
framework
C. open the circuit breakers on the
C. dirty or corroded slip rings distribution panel, one at a time, until the
lights no longer indicate a ground
D. reversed commutating poles D. check all circuits for continuity
Ans: A Ans: C
5855 A three-phase, squirrel cage, induction 5856 Which of the listed pairs of materials make
motor will run hot due to a/an the best insulators?
______________.
A. improper brush position A. dry air and a vacuum
B. reversed commutating pole B. tin and lead
C. shorted stator C. doped silicon and germanium
D. high power factor D. paper and oil
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Ans: C Ans: D
5857 A split-phase induction squirrel-cage motor 5858 A ground is indicated by the ground-
will not come up to speed, even though the detecting system on the main electrical
rated voltage, rated frequency, and rated switchboard. The FIRST step in locating the
load are applied. The suspected trouble actual ground is to _____________.
could be due to _____________.
A. a faulty centrifugal switch A. close all circuit breakers in the distribution
panel until the ground detector indicates
normal
B. broken rotor bars B. open the individual circuit breakers, one
by one until the ground detection system
indicates normal
C. worn bearings C. change over generators
D. all of the above D. check each circuit with a megohmmeter
Ans: D Ans: B
5859 Multiple grounds have developed and 5860 To protect the rotor of a motor
were initially indicated by the ground- disassembled for maintenance or overhaul,
detecting system as one ground. The it should be ___________________.
FIRST step in locating the grounds is to
_____________.
A. examine the main bus bars for signs of A. suspended by wire slings in one corner of
overheating the shop
B. eliminate the individual circuits one by one B. wrapped in several layers of heavy paper
until the ground detecting system no or cardboard
longer indicates any grounds
C. change over generators C. supported by flat wood blocks on the
workbench
D. check each circuit with a megohmmeter D. returned to the frame as soon as the
bearings are removed
Ans: B Ans: B
5861 An overload in which of the listed motors 5862 A current-carrying conductor makes
will result in the illumination of an indicating accidental contact with a wiring conduit.
light at the propulsion control station alarm This will be indicated by a
panel? _____________.
A. Fuel pump motor A. low switchboard wattmeter reading
B. Steering motor B. high switchboard wattmeter reading
C. Condensate pump motor C. darkened switchboard ground detecting
lamp
D. Forced draft blower motor D. darkened switchboard synchronizing
lamps
Ans: B Ans: C
5863 A change in field excitation of an alternator 5864 The effect of carrying field excitation
operating in parallel will cause a change in excessively high on a synchronous motor
its _____________. will result in a _____________.
A. alternator frequency A. tendency for the motor to fall out of step
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B. kilowatt load B. tendency for the motor to overspeed

C. voltage output C. tendency for the motor to overheat
D. all of the above D. loss of motor speed regulation
Ans: C Ans: C
5865 A fuse will "blow" if _____________. 5866 The inductance of a coil is measured in
_____________.
A. an electric motor is stopped suddenly by A. ohms
opening a switch
B. the flow of current to the protection device B. volts
is reversed
C. the electrical current exceeds the rated C. henries
value of the fuse
D. unequal resistors are connected in parallel D. amperes
Ans: C Ans: C
5867 When a fluorescent lamp fails to light, the 5868 Electric current is the flow of electrons
trouble can be in the _____________. through a conductor; the rate of this flow
is measured in ___________.
A. lamp A. volts
B. starter B. amperes
C. ballast C. coulombs
D. all of the above D. ohms
Ans: D Ans: B
5869 Which of the following conditions can lead 5870 A circuit with a blown fuse would be
to the failure of a resistor? described as a/an _____________.
A. Excessive vibration A. short circuit
B. Insufficient ventilation B. open circuit
C. Corrosion C. bonded circuit
D. All of the above D. grounded circuit
Ans: D Ans: B
5871 Which of the conditions listed will indicate5872 Which of the listed devices may be used
the need to clean the insulation on the as a digital device?
windings of an electric motor?
A. Higher than normal operating temperature. A. variable resistor
B. Excessive vibration at normal speed. B. diode
C. Sparking at the brushes. C. strain gauge
D. High megger readings. D. thermistor
Ans: A Ans: B
5873 Which of the listed procedures is the best 5874 If a small electric motor is immersed in salt
way to tell if a motor has become water it should be
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overloaded? _________. I. washed in fresh water II.

dried in an oven
A. Measure the current flow and compare it A. I only
with the motor full load current flow as
shown on the nameplate.
B. Feel the motor and judge by the B. II only
temperature.
C. Watch for telltale signs of smoke coming C. both I and II
from the motor.
D. Periodic opening of the O/L relay coil D. neither I or II
Ans: A Ans: C
5875 On some electrical generating 5876 When an AC or a DC motor fails to start,
equipment one outboard bearing the FIRST step in troubleshooting should be
pedestal is insulated from the bedplate. to check the ____________.
To check this insulation with the machine
assembled you should use
a____________.
A. ohmmeter with the machine secured A. motor windings for obvious opens
B. millivolt meter and a jumper with the B. motor controller leads for continuity
machine running
C. megohm meter with the machine running C. fuse or circuit breaker
D. voltmeter and ammeter with the machine D. motor controller leads for grounds
running
Ans: B Ans: C
5877 If deck machinery is expected to be idle for5878 Ambient temperature is the
an extended period of time you _____________.
should____________.
A. have electrical safety gloves available in A. amount of temperature rise with no load
case of electrical shock before running
B. perform a "high pot" test to determine the B. amount of temperature developed by an
condition of the insulation operating motor
C. water wash the motor and controller to
C. temperature of the compartment where
remove any salt that may interfere with
the motor is located
smooth operation
D. check run at regular intervals to insure D. normal operating temperature, less the
correct operation and to renew the internal room temperature
coating of lubrication
Ans: D Ans: C
5879 A switchboard ammeter indicates a 5880 Air gap readings should be periodically
reading slightly above "zero" when the taken for electrical generation equipment.
leads are disconnected, this is caused by The best tool to use to take these
_____________. measurements is a ___________.
A. mechanical misalignment of the meter A. cloth (non-metallic) tape measure
pointer
B. a poor ground for the meter case B. dial indicator
C. static electricity in the air C. inside micrometer
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D. capacitors inside the meter storing charges D. tapered, long blade, feeler gage
Ans: A Ans: D
5881 Brush sparking during commutation may be 5882 Air gap readings for electrical
caused by ________. generating equipment should be taken
periodically. This is to _______. I.
determine the condition of the bearings
II. prevent damage to the rotor and
stator
A. eddy currents in the armature core A. I only
B. laminations in the generator field pieces B. II only
C. induced current opposite to coil inductance C. both I and II
D. coil inductance discharge occurring at D. neither I or II
commutation
Ans: D Ans: C
5883 The following air gap readings were obtained A ground on a particular phase of a
from a horizontally 5884 mounted, three-phase low voltage distribution
bilge pump, induction motor, equipped with system would be indicated by a
sleeve bearings: _____________.
FWD END AFT END Top
.045 .049Right Side .045 .047Left Side .
A. both the aft and forward bearings should A. high switchboard wattmeter reading
be replaced.
B. Shims should be removed from the aft B. low switchboard wattmeter reading
bearing.
C. The forward bearing should be lowered. C. dark or dim switchboard ground
detecting light
D. The aft bearing should be lowered. D. bright switchboard ground detecting light
Ans: A Ans: C
5885 As part of a routine maintenance program 5886 Which of the listed conditions will occur
for deck machinery, you should if the polarity of the field poles and the
___________. direction of current to the brushes of a
DC motor were both reversed?
A. inspect electrical wiring and pushbutton A. The motor would not start.
switches for evidence of corrosion or burned
insulation
B. disassemble pushbutton switches and drain B. The direction of rotation of the armature
water each week would be reversed.
C. remove motor covers and ventilate as C. The direction of rotation of the armature
weather permits would be unchanged.
D. Check drum switch contact pressure every D. The field pole windings would become
three months overheated.
Ans: A Ans: C
5887 The armature cores of the D.C. motors are 5888 Equalization of the power factors of two
constructed with laminations to alternators operating in parallel is
___________. accomplished _____________.
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A. eliminate hysteresis A. manually, by adjusting the governor

controls
B. minimize brush sparking B. automatically, by automatic voltage
regulators
C. reduce eddy current losses C. manually, adjusting the output of current
transformers
D. compensate for armature reaction D. automatically, by the designed action of
the governors
Ans: C Ans: B
5889 DC generator voltage is decreased by cutting 5890 In a three-phase electrical system, three
_____________. ground detecting lamps are provided. If
all three lamps REMAIN at half-brilliance
when the ground detecting test switch is
operated, ______________.
A. in field resistance A. there is a slight ground on all three
phases
B. outfield resistance B. the switch must be replaced
C. in armature resistance C. there are no grounds present
D. out armature resistance D. the light bulbs are of improper voltage
Ans: A Ans: C
5891 An open coil in a transformer will be 5892 A four-pole induction motor, operating on
indicated by which of the listed conditions? three-phase 60 cycle current will operate
at approximately ___________.
A. "zero" resistance accompanied by high A. 850 RPM
inductance
B. no resistance accompanied by stray B. 1,150 RPM
inductance
C. infinite resistance in addition to no C. 1,750 RPM
inductance
D. infinite resistance in addition to normal D. 3,550 RPM
inductance
Ans: C Ans: C
5893 An open in the armature of a DC motor 5894 An autotransformer is equipped with a
is suspected, but is not found by visual 50% tap, a 65% tap, and an 80% tap.
inspection of the commutator. The next Which of the following statements is true
step in troubleshooting this problem is concerning a load connected to the 50%
to ________________. tap?
A. conduct a bar to bar test of the armature A. The load is receiving minimum voltage
and minimum current.
B. visually inspect the armature windings B. The load is receiving minimum voltage
and maximum current.
C. conduct an insulation resistance test of the C. The load is receiving maximum voltage
armature and minimum current.
D. test the commutator for a ground D. The load is receiving maximum voltage
and maximum current.
Ans: A Ans: B
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5895 A battery is connected to a circuit 5896 When two generators are on the line and
containing three resistors in parallel. The are sharing the load equally, they are
values of the three resistors are 2 ohms, 3 said to be operating in _____________.
ohms, and 6 ohms. What is the voltage of
the battery if the total circuit current is 12
amps?
A. 2 volts A. frequency
B. 6 volts B. series
C. 12 volts C. parallel
D. 24 volt D. resonance
Ans: C Ans: C
5897 If a DC motor runs hot, the cause may be 5898 Which of the methods listed is used to
_____________. maintain the division of load between two
compound-wound, DC generators
operating in parallel?
A. high mica condition A. The shunt fields are interconnected.
B. low ambient temperature B. The shunt field rheostats are
interconnected.
C. clogged ventilation ducts C. The series fields of both generators are
connected in series.
D. an open in the shunt field D. The equalizer connection parallels the
series fields of all machines.
Ans: C Ans: D
5899 An operational amplifier, as used in 5900 Damp armature windings in a D.C. motor
today's consoles, has a calculated gain may lead to ____________.
of 5. This means that when the input
changes _____________.
A. 5 volts, the output changes 10 volts A. reduced voltage
B. 10 volts, the output changes 5 volts B. reduced current
C. 2 volts, the output changes 10 volts C. increased resistance
D. 10 volts, the output changes 2 volts D. overheating

Ans: C Ans: D
5901 When the length and cross sectional area of5902 Universal motors will operate on AC or DC
a wire are both tripled, the resistance current, and are generally found in
_____________. _____________.
A. increases nine fold A. portable tools
B. increases three fold B. large pump motors
C. remains the same C. turbo electric main motors
D. decreases six fold D. forced draft fans
Ans: C Ans: A
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5903 A diesel driven emergency generator is5904 The energy consumed by an AC motor, as
prevented from being paralleled with the strictly reactive power, is _____________.
ship's service generators by __________.
A. an electrical interlock system A. used to do mechanical work
B. an automatic paralleling trip switch B. used to establish the magnetic field of the
motor
C. the synchronizing oscilloscope C. lost as heat generated by the windings
D. the reverse current relay D. lost in doing work to turn the motor itself
Ans: A Ans: B
5905 Which of the listed motors will operate at 5906 On large generators, space heaters are used
the highest RPM, assuming that each to ____________.
operates at the same frequency?
A. A four-pole synchronous motor under A. keep the machine at ambient temperature
normal load. of the machinery space
B. maintain rotor and stator winding
B. A four-pole induction motor under no load. temperatures above the dew point to
prevent the formation of condensation
C. A six-pole synchronous motor under normal C. prevent condensation in the lube oil
load.
D. A six-pole induction motor under full load. D. prevent electrolysis due to condensation in
the bearings
Ans: A Ans: B
5907 Which of the listed colors properly 5908 An AC generator produces 60 Hz at 1800
describes a DC motor commutator when RPM. If the generator speed is increased to
correct commutation is taking place? 1830 RPM, the cycles will _____________.
A. Shiny blue A. remain at 60 Hz
B. Burnished green B. increase to 61 Hz
C. Brick red C. decrease to 59 Hz
D. Chocolate brown D. increase to 63 Hz
Ans: D Ans: B
5909 A twelve volt lead-acid battery is 5910 Moisture accumulating in electric motors
constructed of _________. and generator windings having a cold
insulation resistance greater than 50,000
ohms may be baked out with internal heat.
This heat can be developed by
____________.
A. one cell A. feeding current into the windings at low
voltage
B. three cells B. short circuiting the armature and field
windings
C. six cells C. short circuiting the field windings and
passing current through the armature
D. twelve cells D. obtaining current from a DC source such
as an electric welder and feeding it into
the armature while running the motor at
full speed
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Ans: C Ans: A
5911 In order to safely carry out repairs to a 5912 Three 12 volt, lead-acid, batteries
generator circuit breaker, it must be connected in series will develop
isolated from the bus. This is __________.
accomplished by opening the
_____________.
A. reverse power relay A. 12 volts
B. bus disconnect link B. 24 volts
C. generator bus fuse connections C. 36 volts
D. power directional relay D. 48 volts
Ans: B Ans: C
5913 The removal of paint from 5914 An alternator will fail to produce line
electrical equipment, such as voltage as a result of
generators, should be cautiously _____________.
undertaken because
____________.
A. the mechanical shock of paint removal A. a closed circuit breaker
lessens the dielectric strength of the
insulation
B. the paint dust is composed of abrasive and B. oxidized slip rings
semi-conducting materials which impair
insulation
C. paint dust buildup has a tendency to cause C. improperly staggered brushes
corrosion
D. phase windings frequently become isolated D. exciter generator failure
from each other due to dust interference at
the terminals
Ans: B Ans: D
5915 An alternator operating in parallel 5916 Severe vibration, accompanied by
begins to vibrate severely and flashover at the collector rings of an
eventually trips out on the reverse power alternator operating in parallel, is a
relay. The cause of the vibration was a symptom of _____________.
result of ______________________.
A. the dropping of load by that alternator A. reverse current motorization
B. overspeeding of the vibrating alternator B. loss of synchronism
C. the alternator was operating out of C. destructive overspeeding
synchronism
D. flashover at the alternator collector rings D. reversed polarity
Ans: C Ans: B
5917 Which of the following problems will occur 5918 Voltage failure of an AC generator may
if the circuit breaker of the incoming be caused by ____________.
alternator is closed and it is 180° out of
phase with the loaded alternator when
paralleling?
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A. The rotor of the loaded alternator will hunt. A. failure of the exciter generator
B. Severe cross currents will occur which could B. a tripped bus circuit breaker
cause damage.
C. The rotor of the incoming alternator will C. high mica segments on the stator bus bar
stop.
D. Both alternators will parallel 180° out of D. excessive prime mover speed
phase.
Ans: B Ans: A
5919 According to Regulations , which of the 5920 Hysteresis in a direct current generator is
following systems must be arranged so as indicated by _____________.
to be energized by the final emergency
power source?
A. at least one light in the steering gear room A. arcing at the brushes
B. each power operated watertight door B. pulsating terminal current
system
C. each charging panel for temporary C. heating of the armature core
emergency batteries
D. all of the above D. hunting and over control
Ans: D Ans: C
5921 The most practical method used for 5922 An open shunt field in a direct current
resurfacing a ship's service motor machine may be located by connecting the
commutator is to _____________. field circuit to an external power source,
equal to the rated field voltage or less,
and tested with a voltmeter from
_____________.
A. turn it down in the ship's lathe A. one line terminal to each coil lead in
succession
B. use a grinding rig B. one field coil to each adjacent field coil in
turn
C. use a hand stone C. any suitable ground to any available line
lead
D. burnish it with commutator stones D. any field pole to each field coil lead
Ans: B Ans: A
5923 Three factors responsible for the change in 5924 The division of the reactive KVA load
voltage as load is applied to an AC between paralleled AC generators is
generator are: 1) the drop in resistance in initiated by the ______________.
the armature circuit, 2) the change in flux,
and 3) the ____________.
A. armature winding speed A. prime mover governors
B. inductance load drop B. voltage regulators
C. coil pitch factor C. phase balance relay
D. armature reactance voltage drop D. proportioner
Ans: D Ans: B
5925 Which of the following statements about a 5926 According to Regulations , the talking and
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three-phase wye connection is correct? calling circuits of a sound powered

telephone system must be _____________.
A. The line current is 1.73 times the phase A. intrinsically safe
current.
B. The phase current is 1.73 times the line B. independent of each other
current.
C. The line voltage is 1.73 times the phase C. independently grounded
voltage.
D. The phase voltage is 1.73 times the line D. connected to a common ground
voltage.
Ans: C Ans: B
5927 Regulations require that lighting fixture 5928 The emergency electrical power source on
globes must be protected by guards if the tank vessels over 500 GT on an
fixtures are located in the ____________. international voyage, should be capable of
continuous operation under emergency
load for _____________.
A. steering gear room A. 6 hours
B. galley B. 12 hours
C. living quarters C. 18 hours
D. wheelhouse D. 24 hours
Ans: A Ans: C
5929 Which of the following statements 5930 From the standpoint of safety, you should
concerning electrical cables is correct? never allow salt water to enter a lead-
acid storage battery or come in contact
with sulfuric acid because
______________.
A. Where they pass through watertight A. the resulting gas is extremely flammable
bulkheads, they should be fitted with
watertight stuffing boxes.
B. Electric cable coverings should never be B. the resulting gas is a respiratory irritant
grounded. that can be fatal
C. Electrical cables must be rigidly held in C. the primary constituent, sodium, reacts
place by welding of armored cable, or lethally with lead peroxide
glued in place where nonmetallic insulation
is used.
D. combining salt water with lead-acid
D. All of the above. creates an invisible gas resulting in severe
corrosion
Ans: A Ans: B
5931 If overloading a DC machine becomes 5932 Which of the following statements of
necessary in an emergency, you should Regulations concerning battery installations
____________. is correct?
A. cool the machine with portable blowers A. Sign, permanently secured to the
and fans battery trays, indicating that "naked
lights or smoking is prohibited in the
vicinity" is not necessary to be posted
if trickle charging is used.
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B. hold thermal overload relays open with B. When power ventilation is required,
blocks of wood blower blades must be nonspeaking and
the system must be interlocked with the
battery charger to prevent simultaneous
operation.
C. inject small amounts of CO2 into the C. Trays should be chocked with wood strips
windings for cooling or equivalent to prevent movement and
each tray should be fitted with
nonabsorbent insulating supports on the
bottom.
D. increase the residual magnetism value of D. Power and lighting batteries must be of
windings to reduce eddy currents the lead-acid type only.
Ans: A Ans: C
5933 Unless it can be shown that a 45°C 5934 Regulations require each switchboard to
ambient temperature will not be have mechanical protection including
exceeded, motors within a machinery _______.
space must be designed for an ambient
temperature of _____________.
A. 45°C A. closed sides
B. 50°C B. a drip shield
C. 55°C C. a door at each entrance to a rear working
space
D. 60°C D. all the above
Ans: B Ans: D
5935 Regulations require that each 5936 When supplying emergency lighting loads,
alternating current generator the storage battery initial voltage must not
arranged for parallel operation exceed the standard system voltage by
shall be provided with more than _____________.
_____________.
A. more than one means of excitation A.0.02
B. individual circuit fuses B.0.03
C. a high back-pressure trip C.0.05
D. a reverse-power trip D.0.1
Ans: D Ans: C
5937 When there is a fire in a large electric 5938 According to Regulations , which of the
motor, normally the very FIRST step is to following statements is the ONLY method
____________. allowed to ease the starting of
emergency diesel generator engines?
A. secure the electric supply A. Bayonet-type electrical oil heaters
B. ventilate area to remove smoke B. Steam or hot water lube oil heaters
C. start the fire pump and lead out hose C. Thermostatically controlled electric jacket
water heaters
D. apply foam D. Electric resistance heaters in the air intake
manifold
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Ans: A Ans: C
5939 Which of the following devices for a 5940 Regulations require that automatic
lifeboat winch electrical circuit starting emergency diesel generators
automatically prevents the davit arms of assume emergency power loads as
a gravity-type unit from over traveling soon as ____________.
their tracks when raising the lifeboat?
A. Master cutout switch A. it is started
B. Emergency disconnect switch B. the electric potential of the ship's service
generators drops 15 to 40 percent below
normal value
C. Limit switch C. the potential from the emergency
generator reaches 85 to 95 percent of its
normal value
D. Clutch interlock switch D. the electric potential of the ship's service
generators drops to 15 to
40 percent of normal value
Ans: C Ans: C
5941 Which of the following safeguards can 5942 Regulations require that each electrical
be built into the control circuit of a receptacle is to have a grounding pole, but
remotely operated fire pump to ensure only if it ____________.
that the pump is not started with the
suction valve closed?
A. The fire pump starting circuit is completed A. operates at 100 volts or more
by a limit switch when the suction valve
opens.
B. A normally closed contact opens in the B. is in a location exposed to the weather
suction valve starter circuit, and the pump
starts immediately upon the pushing of the
pump start button.
C. A normally open contact closes in the fire C. is in a location accessible to other than
pump suction valve starter circuit, and the qualified personnel
pump starts immediately upon the pushing
of the pump start button.
D. A time delay relay is de-energized when D. is connected to a DC source
the "ON" button is pushed, and the pump
starts after a predetermined time delay.
Ans: A Ans: A
5943 Regulations require a continuous trickle 5944 Regulations require that the emergency
charge is to be supplied from the ship's generator fuel tank on an ocean going
service power system for batteries cargo vessel must be capable of
supplying power to the supplying fuel to a fully loaded engine for
_________________. a time period of at least ____________.
A. emergency power system for the radar A. 2 hours
B. portable radios for the lifeboats B. 4 hours
C. radios installed in the lifeboats C. 6 hours
D. emergency power and lighting system D. 18 hours
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Ans: D Ans: D
5945 In a diesel electric plant, raising the5946 Electric propulsion coupling excitation is
generator's field excitation will cause the reduced at slow speeds to ___________.
DC propulsion motor to ________.
A. increase in speed A. increase speed control
B. decrease in speed B. increase shaft torque
C. affect generator speed only C. prevent coupling overheating
D. affect main motor speed if done in D. prevent coupling slippage
conjunction with higher generator engine
speeds
Ans: A Ans: C
5947 An operating characteristic appearing on5948 Low horsepower, polyphase, induction
the name plates of shipboard AC motors is motors can be started with full voltage by
_____________. means of _____________.
A. the type of winding A. compensator starters
B. input kilowatts B. autotransformer starters
C. temperature rise C. across-the-line starters
D. locked rotor torque D. primary-resistor starters
Ans: C Ans: C
5949 A ground can be defined as an electrical 5950 External shunts are sometimes used with
connection between the wiring of a motor ammeters to_______.
and its ____________.
A. shunt field A. increase meter sensitivity
B. circuit breaker B. permit shunts with larger resistances to be
utilized
C. metal framework C. prevent damage to the meter movement
from heat generated by the shunt
D. interpole D. enable the construction of a compact
meter with a virtually unlimited range
Ans: C Ans: C
5951 Where a thermal-acting breaker is 5952 Which of the following statements
required to be used in an area of represents an application of a silicon
unusually high, low, or constantly controlled rectifier?
fluctuating temperatures, an ambient
compensating element must be used. This
element consists of a ______________.
A. cylindrical spring on the contact arm A. To provide DC power for a main
propulsion motor.
B. conical spring on the contact arm B. For use as a voltage reference diode.
C. second bimetal element C. For sensing flame in an automated burner.
D. second electromagnet D. To eliminate power supply hum.
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Ans: C Ans: A
5953 In general, polyphase induction motors can 5954 Which of the following statements
be started on full line voltage by means of concerning the maintenance of solid-silver
______________. contacts in relays and auxiliary control
circuits is correct?
A. When necessary, they should always be
A. compensator starters
dressed with a wire wheel.
B. They should be filed with a fine-cut file
B. autotransformer starters when projections extend beyond the
contact surface.
C. across-the-line starters C. When black silver oxide is present, it
should always be removed from the
contact surface with coarse sandpaper.
D. primary-resistor starters D. If necessary, they should be held together
with moderate pressure while emery paper
is drawn between the contacts.
Ans: C Ans: B
5955 To properly use a hook-on-type5956 The use of four diodes, in a full-wave bridge
volt/ammeter to check current flow, you rectifier circuit, will
must FIRST _____________. __________.
A. de-energize the circuit to allow connection A. provide unidirectional current to the load
of the instrument in series
B. hook the jaws of the instrument around the B. allow a very high leakage current from the
insulated conductor load
C. connect the voltage test leads to the C. convert direct current to alternating current
appropriate terminals
D. short the test leads and calibrate the D. offer high opposition to current in two
instrument to zero directions
Ans: B Ans: A
5957 When troubleshooting electronic equipment,5958 Which of the listed devices is used to
you should use a high impedance multimeter measure pressure and convert it to an
________________. electrical signal?
A. to prevent excess current flow through the A. Transducer
meter that would damage it
B. for AC measurements only and a low B. Reducer
resistance meter for DC measurements
C. whenever a low impedance meter is not C. Transformer
available, regardless of the components
being tested
D. so as not to load down the circuit and D. Rectifier
obtain erroneous voltage readings
Ans: D Ans: A
5959 When reading electrical motor controller5960 Which of the following precautions should
diagrams, it helps to know that be taken when troubleshooting various
____________. power circuits using a common solenoid
type mechanical voltage tester (wiggins)?
A. current paths in the control circuit are A. Never use this tester on circuits greater
drawn as heavy lines and in the power than 60 Hz, as the coil's resultant high
circuit as lighter lines impedance lowers current and magnetic
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pull. The tester may not register

dangerous voltages.
B. current paths in the power circuit are drawn B. Always remember that the unit is
as heavy lines and in control circuit as polarity sensitive and if used on DC
lighter lines circuits reversing the leads may result in
high temperatures within the tester.
C. circuits subject to 500 volts or greater are C. Never connect the device to circuits
drawn as heavy lines and below 500 volts where potentials greater than 120 volts
as lighter lines may be present, as the coil's extremely
fine wire cannot withstand more than a
few amps.
D. circuits subject to 500 volts or greater are D. Always pre-set the meter to the next
drawn as light lines and below 500 volts as higher range than the amount of voltage
heavy lines expected in the circuit in order to prevent
damage from an off-scale reading.
Ans: B Ans: A
5961 Which of the motors for the devices listed5962 A molded-case circuit breaker provides
below is fitted with an instantaneous protection against short circuits by using
overload relay? a/an ________________.
A. Fan A. electromagnet
B. Pump B. shading coil
C. Winch C. arc quencher
D. Machine tool D. burn away strip
Ans: C Ans: A
5963 The frequency output of an operating alternator Which of the following physical
is controlled by the 5964 _____________. characteristics does a wound-rotor
induction motor possess that a squirrel cage
motor does not?
A. relative speed of the rotor poles A. Slip rings
B. number of turns of wire in the armature coil B. End rings
C. strength of the magnets used C. A centrifugal switch
D. output voltage D. End plates
Ans: A Ans: A
5965 The rated temperature rise of an electric 5966 Which of the following represents the
motor is the _____________. accepted method of cleaning dust and
foreign particles from electrical
equipment while limiting damage to
electric components?
A. average temperature at any given latitude A. Carefully wiping off the components with
a soft cotton rag.
B. normal temperature rise above the B. Blowing a high velocity stream of
standard ambient temperature at rated compressed air rapidly across the
load components.
C. average temperature rise due to resistance C. Using a vacuum cleaner to remove debris
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at 10% overload from the components.

D. permissible difference in the ambient D. Using carbon tetrachloride as a cleaning
temperature of the motor due to existing solvent to clean the components.
weather conditions
Ans: B Ans: C
5967 The electrolyte in a lead-acid storage 5968 The torque produced by a motor when
battery consists of distilled water and its shaft will not turn, even though rated
_____________. voltage is applied to the stator, is known
as _____________.
A. hydrogen chloride A. locked-rotor torque
B. calcium chloride B. pullout torque
C. sulfuric acid C. breakdown torque
D. muriatic acid D. torque margin
Ans: C Ans: A
5969 Heat sinks are frequently used with 5970 Incandescent lamps are classified according
_____________. to __________.
A. power transistors A. shape of bulb and type of service
B. vacuum tubes B. size and style of base
C. tunnel rectifier diodes C. operating voltage and wattage
Ans: A Ans: D
5971 Which of the following statements describes 5972 The state of charge of a lead acid storage
the significance of ambient temperature in battery is best indicated by the
relation to the service life of electronic _____________.
components?
A. Ambient temperature should be as high as A. testing of the individual cell voltages
possible to drive off moisture.
B. Increased ambient temperature decreases B. ampere hour capacity of the battery
the service life of electronic components.
C. Ambient temperature is not significant as C. specific gravity of the electrolyte
long as the relative humidity is kept low.
D. A reduced ambient temperature causes a D. total cell voltages
corresponding reduced service life.
Ans: B Ans: C
5973 Tightly knit metal braid wire can be used5974 The open-circuit voltage of a fully charged
with a printed circuit board when lead-acid battery cell is _____________.
___________.
A. conductor flexibility is required A. 1.5 volts
B. DE soldering components in the circuit B. 1.8 volts
C. electrically produced magnetic fluxes C. 2.0 volts
would cause inaccuracies in adjacent
components
D. reactance in the circuit must be kept to a D. 2.3 volts
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minimum
Ans: B Ans: C
5975 Motor controllers are seldom troubled with 5976 A delayed-action fuse is most frequently
grounds because _____________. used in which of the listed circuits?
A. the auxiliary contacts have a high A. Lighting circuit
resistance connection
B. the contactors and relays are mounted on a B. Motor circuit
no conducting panel
C. the resistor banks are composed of
C. Electric heater circuit
individual series-connected units
D. there are separate switches for the motor D. Radar circuit
and the control
Ans: B Ans: B
5977 Electric strip heaters are used in motor 5978 A fuse that blows often should be replaced
controllers to _____________. only with a fuse of _____________.
A. prevent freezing of movable contacts A. the recommended current and voltage
rating
B. keep the components at their design B. higher current and voltage rating
ambient temperature
C. prevent condensation of moisture C. higher current and lower voltage rating
D. minimize resistance in internal circuits D. lower current and higher voltage rating
Ans: C Ans: A
5979 The output voltage of a three-phase 5980 The function of damper windings in a
alternator is regulated by the synchronous motor is to _____________.
_____________.
A. AC voltage to the armature A. eliminate slippage
B. AC voltage to the field B. provide excitation
C. DC voltage to the armature C. provide starting torque
D. DC voltage to the field D. increase efficiency
Ans: D Ans: C
5981 Which of the following statements is true 5982 A low-voltage protection circuit is used in
concerning all three-phase alternators? electric motor starting equipment to
_____________.
A. Each has three separate but identical A. trip circuit contactors when the motor
armature windings acted on by one system overspeeds due to low voltage
of rotating magnets.
B. Each has one armature winding acted on B. trip circuit contactors when the motor
by three identical but separate systems of develops a short circuit due to low voltage
rotating magnets.
C. All three-phase alternators are designed C. allow the motor to restart automatically on
to operate with a 0.8 leading power restoration of voltage without manually
factor. resetting
D. The three phases always provide power to D. prevent the motor from restarting
the load through three sets of slip rings and automatically on restoration of voltage
brushes.
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Ans: A Ans: D
5983 The part of a fuse that melts and opens the 5984 The cross-sectional area of shipboard
circuit is made of _____________. electrical cable is expressed in
_____________.
A. copper and antimony A. millimeters
B. steel and babbitt B. gage numbers
C. aluminum or beryllium alloy C. centimeters
D. zinc or an alloy of tin and lead D. circular mils
Ans: D Ans: D
5985 Fuses placed in series with a thermal trip- 5986 On an engine throttle control system, the
type circuit breaker are used for auxiliary control circuits are provided with
_____________. devices to prevent excessive over travel of
the pilot valve by the synchronous motor.
These devices are called
_________________.
A. time-delay protection A. overlap sensors
B. short-circuit protection B. limit switches
C. short duration surge protection C. over travel relays
D. sustained overload protection D. proximity switches
Ans: B Ans: B
5987 The most common source of excitation for5988 The type of feature afforded auxiliaries
synchronous motors is a/an _____________. vital to the operation of propelling
equipment, where automatic restart after
a voltage failure would not create a
hazard, is termed _____________.
A. low voltage battery A. low voltage protection
B. motor attenuator set B. high amperage protection
C. DC exciter generator C. low voltage release
D. AC supply D. high amperage release
Ans: C Ans: C
5989 The purpose of DC generator brushes is to 5990 The most common source of excitation for
_____________. synchronous motors is a/an
______________.
A. neutralize armature reaction A. step-up transformer
B. conduct electric current to an outside circuit B. half-wave rectifier
C. convert DC current to AC current C. DC supply
D. provide excitation to a DC generator D. AC supply
Ans: B Ans: C
5991 Which of the listed precautions should be5992 The simplest method of controlling the
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observed before spraying liquid solvent on terminal voltage of compound-wound DC

the insulation of an electric motor? generator is with a _____________.
A. Slow the motor down to low speed. A. hand-operated field rheostat connected in
series with the shunt field circuit
B. Disconnect the motor from the power B. separate exciter in a series with the shunt
source. field
C. Secure all ventilation in the area. C. carbon pile regulator in series with the
load
D. Preheat the insulation to assist in cleaning. D. balance coil diverting neutral current
through the shunt field
Ans: B Ans: A
5993 An insulation resistance test is performed 5994 A compound generator has a no-load
on a particular piece of electric voltage of 250 volts and full load voltage
equipment. In addition to the resistance of 230 volts, and therefore, is considered
reading, what information listed below to be _____________.
should be entered in the electrical log?
A. The maximum allowable operating
A. flat compounded
temperature of the machine.
B. The temperature of the machine at the time
B. over compounded
the resistance reading was taken.
C. The normal temperature rise of the C. under compounded
machine.
D. The complete nameplate data from the D. terminal compounded
resistance test instrument used to obtain the
reading.
Ans: B Ans: C
5995 One method of testing for a reversed 5996 Which of the following statements
shunt field coil in a DC generator or represents the important factor that must
motor is by connecting the field to a be considered when replacing a faulty
direct current source, at reduced field diode in the exciter rectifier assembly?
rated voltage, and test for polarity
using a/an ____________.
A. iron bar across each field A. Be certain that the replacement diode is
the same polarity as the one removed.
B. magnetic compass placed near each field B. Never alter the diode alignment to cause
a change in the neutral plane.
C. test lamp across adjacent fields C. Replacement of a diode also requires
balancing of the rotor with a one-piece
rotor lamination to be shrunk fit and keyed
to the shaft.
D. The replacement diode must be dipped in
D. copper jumper across the interpole
varnish prior to installation to protect
connections
against humidity.
Ans: B Ans: A
5997 Which of the terms listed best describes a 5998 The purpose of squirrel-cage windings in a
compound-wound DC generator having a synchronous motor is to ______________.
higher voltage at no load than at full load?
A. Flat compounded A. provide more precise balancing
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B. Over compounded B. produce a higher power factor

C. Under compounded C. eliminate arcing between the stator and
the frame
D. Terminal compounded D. provide a means for starting
Ans: C Ans: D
5999 A triac thyristor functions as a control device 6000 The speed of a squirrel cage induction
and is basically motor is determined by the
________________. _____________.
A. two NPN transistors in parallel with a A. diameter of the stator
common base lead
B. a diode in series with a temperature B. number of stator poles
sensitive capacitor
C. two back-to-back SCR's with a common C. rotor winding resistance
gate lead
D. a triode tube with an extra heavy grid D. bar resistance of the conducting rotor
element
Ans: C Ans: B
6001 Copper is often used as an electrical 6002 Under which of the listed conditions can the
conductor because it _______________. engine room retake the throttle control
from the bridge?
A. has high resistance at low temperatures A. Any time it is deemed necessary.
B. has a highly polished surface B. Only with the master's permission.
C. is able to pass current with little opposition C. After a 10 minute delay to the input
command.
D. holds insulation together well D. Only after the throttle has been placed in
stop.
Ans: C Ans: A
6003 In a 11kw induction-type motor with a cage 6004 A single-phase induction motor having a
rotor, the current required at standstill to relatively high starting torque, is the
produce starting torque is approximately ___________.
____________.
A. half the full load current A. shaded pole motor
B. equal to the full load current B. wound-rotor motor
C. five times the full load current C. capacitor-start motor
D. ten to twenty times the full load current D. resistance-start motor
Ans: C Ans: C
6005 A generator has been exposed to water 6006 The speed of a three-phase squirrel-
and is being checked for its safe operation. cage induction-type motor operating in
Therefore, it is necessary to a fixed frequency system is varied by
_______________. changing the _____________.
A. check for shorted coils with a growler A. number of phases to the motor
B. take moisture readings with a hydrometer B. number of stator poles
C. test insulation values with a megger C. locked rotor current
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D. ground the commutator, or slip rings and D. resistance of the rotor winding
run it at half load for 12 hours
Ans: C Ans: B
6007 Batteries used for diesel engine starting 6008 The combined effect of inductive
should __________. reactance, capacitive reactance, and
resistance in an AC series circuit is known
as _____________.
A. be located in a locker on the weather deck A. reactance
B. be located as close as possible to the B. total reactance
engine
C. have sufficient capacity to provide at least C. impedance
50 starts consecutively without recharging
D. only be of the nickel alkaline type D. resonance
Ans: B Ans: C
6009 AC circuits develop resistance, inductance, 6010 When a megohmmeter is used to test
and capacitance. The inductive reactance of insulation, the gradual rise of the pointer
a circuit is expressed in _____________. reading as a result of continued cranking,
is caused by _____________.
A. ohms A. good conductor resistance
B. mhos B. the leakage of current along the surface
of dirty insulation
C. henrys C. the inductive reactance of the windings
D. farads D. the dielectric-absorption effect of the
insulation
Ans: A Ans: D
6011 The basic control action of a magnetic 6012 During the charging process of storage
amplifier depends upon _____________. batteries, the charging rooms should be
well ventilated because __________.
A. variations in the load capacitance A. without ventilation excessive gassing will
occur
B. changes in inductance B. highly poisonous gases are released
C. type of core material C. highly explosive gases will otherwise
accumulate
D. construction of the core D. without ventilation the battery will not
take a full charge
Ans: B Ans: C
6013 The purpose of an impressed current6014 Routine maintenance of lead acid batteries
cathodic protection system aboard ship is should include _____________.
to _______________.
A. prevent corrosion of the hull, propeller, A. keeping the terminals clean
rudder and line shafting
B. neutralize the vessel's stray magnetic fields B. coating cable connections with petroleum
which would interfere with radar jelly
C. protect engine room and deck machinery C. maintaining a trickle charge
from oxidation in the presence of salt air
D. maintain a minimum constant alternator D. all of the above
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load to prevent overheating

Ans: A Ans: D
6015 Electrical circuits are protected against 6016 The function of a rectifier is similar to that
overheating by means of a/an of a _______.
______________.
A. circuit breaker A. trap
B. amplifier B. regulating valve
C. diode C. check valve
D. capacitor D. filter
Ans: A Ans: C
6017 A circuit is protected from overheating by 6018 Which of the following devices should be
a/an ___________. used to measure the temperature of a
battery electrolyte?
A. pyrometer A. Mercury thermometer
B. thermal overload relay B. Alcohol thermometer
C. magnetic contactor C. Thermocouple pyrometer
D. overload transformer D. Potentiometer
Ans: B Ans: B
6019 The seven segment arrangement for 6020 Line losses in a distribution circuit are kept
numerical display on consoles, test to a minimum by __________.
meters and other applications can
be either ________________.
A. UJT or BJT A. adding rubber insulation conductors to the
circuit
B. BCD or OCD B. using higher current and lower voltage
C. JFET or IGFET C. increasing the number of thermal relays in
the circuit
D. LED or LCD D. using higher voltage and lower current
Ans: D Ans: D
6021 Which of the following describes the 6022 The multiple prefix "mega" (M) means
action when the handleis moved to the ____________.
start position of a drum-type motor
controller used with a compound motor?
A. Full current is supplied to the shunt field, A. thousand (10 to the 3rd power)
series field, and armature.
B. Full line current is supplied to the shunt and
series fields, and reduced current is B. million (10 to the 6th power)
supplied to the armature.
C. Full line current is supplied to the shunt C. billion (10 to the 9th power)
field, and reduced current is supplied to
the series field and the armature.
D. Reduced line current is supplied to the shunt D. trillion (10 to the 12th power)
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field, series field, and armature.

Ans: C Ans: B
6023 Armature cores in a DC generator are made 6024 The item referred to as a pigtail on a DC
of laminated steel sheets to motor brush rigging is a/an
_____________. ______________.
A. fit the curvature of the frame A. feather spring
B. increase the hysteresis effect B. uninsulated wire
C. reduce eddy current losses C. flexible spring adjuster
D. allow for easy assembly D. brush holder
Ans: C Ans: B
6025 Reversing the current flow through a coil will 6026 In testing a three-phase delta winding for
___________. an open circuit using a megohmmeter, you
must ______________.
A. reduce the amount of flux produced A. test each phase with all connections intact
B. have no effect on the eddy currents B. measure the voltage across the open
produced connections while testing
C. reduce the power consumed C. test the windings as parallel groups to
avoid short circuiting
D. reverse its two-pole field D. open the delta-connections to avoid
shunting the phase being tested
Ans: D Ans: D
6027 The direction of rotation of an induction 6028 An insulation resistance reading is taken
motor is ________. at 20°C and found to be 10 megohms.
What would you expect the resistance
reading to be at 40°C?
A. opposite the rotating field direction A. 2.5 megohms
B. the same as the direction of the rotating B. 10 megohms
field
C. determined by the number of poles C. 15 megohms
D. determined by the staggering of the D. 20 megohms
brushes
Ans: B Ans: A
6029 The sub-multiple prefix "milli" (m) means 6030 When a solid-state component of an
____________. electronic circuit is mounted to a metallic
mass, the general purpose of that mass is
to ____________.
A. one thousandth (10 to the -3rd power) A. prevent vibration damage to delicate
components
B. one millionth (10 to the -6th power) B. prevent mechanical damage to solid-state
components
C. one billionth (10 to the -9th power) C. dissipate stray magnetic currents
D. one trillionth (10 to the -12th power) D. act as a heat sink
Ans: A Ans: D
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6031 When charging lead-acid batteries, the6032 One feature of the operational amplifier is
charging rate should be reduced as the that it can have ____________.
battery nears its full charge to
____________.
A. prevent damaging battery plates A. up to ten outputs
B. allow equalization of cell voltages B. binary coded decimal inputs
C. reduce lead sulfate deposits C. several hundred amps at the output
D. increase lead peroxide formation D. inverting and non-inverting inputs
Ans: A Ans: D
6033 A saturable reactor uses relatively small DC 6034 A signal derived from a controlled function
currents to control _______________. and returned to the initiating point is called
a/an ____________.
A. high frequency low power loads A. monitoring signal
B. low frequency low power loads B. inverse signal
C. high frequency high power loads C. reverse signal
D. low frequency high power loads D. feedback signal
Ans: D Ans: D
6035 A shaded-pole motor is a ____________. 6036 To provide its unique characteristics to
analog circuits, the operational amplifier is
made up of a/an______________.
A. synchronous motor A. voltage amp, current amp and output amp
B. three-phase induction motor B. input amp, power amp and output amp
C. compound-wound motor C. scaling amp, power amp and voltage amp
D. single-phase induction motor D. differential amp, voltage amp and output
amp
Ans: D Ans: D
6037 The mica used in the commutators of DC 6038 When starting a DC propulsion motor the
machinery is _____________. variable rheostat must FIRST be turned
____________.
A. harder than copper A. all the way to the run position then quickly
back to slow
B. softer than copper B. to the slow position then gradually moved
to full speed
C. the same hardness as the copper C. to the mid position
D. softer than copper but wears away at a D. quickly to the run position
slower rate
Ans: A Ans: B
6039 To determine if a stator coil is grounded, 6040 In an impressed current cathodic protection
you should use a/an _____________. system, the anode is ____________.
A. ammeter A. connected to the hull and deteriorates with
time
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B. ground detection lamp B. insulated from the hull and does not waste
away
C. magneto C. connected to the hull but does not waste
away
D. megger D. insulated from the hull but deteriorates
with time
Ans: D Ans: B
6041 When a megohmmeter is being used to 6042 Which of the following types of DC motors
test insulation resistance, current leakage has its field connected in parallel with its
along the surface of the insulation is armature?
indicated by the megohmmeter's pointer
_____________.
A. dipping toward zero then raising slowly A. Counter EMF
B. continually rising as test voltage is applied B. Shunt
C. kicking slightly down scale as voltage is C. Salient pole
applied
D. fluctuating around a constant resistance D. Series
reading
Ans: C Ans: B
6043 When checking the specific gravity of the 6044 Basic operating characteristics of the
battery electrolyte with a hydrometer, you operational amplifier such as gain and
should be aware that ________________. stability are the function of its
_____________.
A. the battery is fully charged when the float
A. differential input stage
sinks deepest into the electrolyte
B. the battery is discharged when the float is B. power output stage
highest in the electrolyte
C. a hydrometer reading is accurate if taken
C. feedback circuit
immediately after water is added to the cell
D. warm temperatures will lower the specific D. supply voltages
gravity of the electrolyte
Ans: D Ans: C
6045 The sub-multiple prefix "nano" (n) means 6046 A switchboard, for a AC electrical
____________. distribution system, will be provided with
which of the following components?
A. thousandth (10 to the -3rd power) A. Frequency meter.
B. millionth (10 to the -6th power) B. Ammeter
C. billionth (10 to the -9th power) C. Voltmeter
D. trillionth (10 to the -12th power) D. All of the above
Ans: C Ans: D
6047 A generator is prevented from becoming 6048 Which type of AC single-phase motor will
motorized by the use of a/an also operate on direct current?
_____________.
A. overspeed trip A. Split-phase
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B. reverse power relay B. Series-wound

C. back pressure trip C. Shaded-pole
D. governor controls D. Repulsion-start
Ans: B Ans: B
6049 Aboard ship, a grounded field coil in an 6050 The electrical energy necessary to power a
AC motor can be determined by using a sound-powered telephone's small vibrating
_________________. bell is obtained from _________.
A. portable growler A. the emergency batteries for the general
alarm
B. galvanometer B. each station's hand-cranked generator
C. visual inspection C. the emergency switchboard
D. megohmmeter D. normal 115 volt DC supplies
Ans: D Ans: B
6051 A testing device called a "growler" is being 6052 A DC shunt generator has its field windings
used to locate a shorted coil in the stator of connected in _____________.
an AC electrical machine. When the "feeler"
is moved over a slot containing the shorted
coil _____________.
A. a loud growling noise will be heard A. series with the series windings
B. any vibration within the feeler will cease B. parallel with the field rheostat
C. the meter needle will be deflected to zero C. series with the armature windings
D. the meter needle will be deflected to full- D. parallel with the armature windings
scale
Ans: A Ans: D
6053 The sub-multiple prefix "pico" (p) means 6054 Which of the following statements
____________. concerning a simple parallel resistance
circuit is correct?
A. thousandth (10 to the -3rd power) A. The voltage drop across each resistor is
the same.
B. millionth (10 to the -6th power) B. The total current flow equals the
reciprocal of the sum of the individual
currents.
C. billionth (10 to the -9th power) C. The total resistance equals the sum of the
individual resistances.
D. The total voltage equals the sum of the
D. trillionth (10 to the -12th power)
individual voltages across each resistance.
Ans: D Ans: A
6055 The resistance value of a resistor in a 6056 On AC vessels, which of the following
circuit can best be determined by the statements represents the most difficult
_____________. problem involved in obtaining a DC
potential suitable for use by computer
components?
A. single solid body color of the resistor A. A stepdown transformer is always
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required.
B. band markings on the resistor B. Vessel vibrations affect the voltage
source.
C. amperage value written on the resistor C. The voltage must be rectified and made
ripple free.
D. physical size of the resistor D. Rectifiers cannot operate with voltage
regulators.
Ans: B Ans: C
6057 A shunt-wound DC generator is one in 6058 The rotor of a synchronous motor operates
which the shunt field windings are in in synchronism with the rotating field
parallel with the _____________. because ______________.
A. commutator A. of the amortisseur windings
B. brushes B. the rotor is magnetically locked into step
with the rotating magnetic field by the
excitation current
C. armature C. the field strength varies directly with rotor
slip
D. all of the above D. the stator flux rotates in the opposite
direction
Ans: D Ans: B
6059 Hand-portable phase sequence indicators 6060 The division of kilowatt load between two
should be used when ____________. paralleled alternators is determined by
the _____________.
A. installing a new synchro scope A. amount of field excitation to the leading
machine
B. preparing to make the shore power B. load-speed characteristics of the
connection governors
C. replacing a defective solenoid C. amount of field excitation to the lagging
machine
D. all of the above D. number of field poles per alternator
Ans: B Ans: B
6061 A breakable, mercury-filled 6062 Which of the following statements is true
thermometer should not be used in a concerning simple parallel resistance
lead-acid battery to measure circuits?
electrolyte temperature, as an
accidental breakage can cause
____________.
A. severe sparking and explosions A. The total current flow equals the sum of
the individual currents.
B. The total current flow equals the
B. rapid oxidation of battery plates reciprocal of the sum of the individual
currents.
C. violent gassing at the positive plates C. The total resistance equals the sum of the
individual resistance.
D. The total voltage equals the sum of the
D. corrosion on the battery terminals
individual voltages across each resistance.
Ans: A Ans: A
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6063 The pushbutton on the handset of a ship's 6064 When troubleshooting an electronic
sound-powered telephone must be circuit, a cold solder joint can be located
depressed to ______________. with the aid of an ohmmeter. Once the
problem has been located, you should
_________________.
A. talk then released to listen A. reheat the circuit in an oven to an even
temperature and recheck with an
ohmmeter
B. listen then released to talk B. reheat the connection with a match and
recheck with an ohmmeter
C. reheat connection with a soldering tool
C. both talk and listen
and recheck with an ohmmeter
D. ring the station being called D. do nothing as this is the normal condition
Ans: C Ans: C
6065 During its operation, loud buzzing and 6066 Although saturable reactors are extremely
resultant welding of contacts of a magnetic useful in some applications, their gain is
relay may be caused by __________. low because of ____________.
A. overheating of the contactor coil A. core hysteresis losses
B. low voltage on the operating coil B. inductive reactance in the control winding
C. low insulation resistance to ground C. IR drop throughout the load winding
D. lubrication of the contact bearing points D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: A
6067 Most three-phase induction motors of five6068 If a magnetic controller relay fails to
horsepower or less, are started by drop out when the coil voltage is
_____________. removed from the relay, the probable
cause may be _____________.
A. autotransformer starters A. excessive spring tension
B. resistor starters B. overvoltage
C. across-the-line starters C. excessive current
D. reactor starters D. welded contacts
Ans: C Ans: D
6069 The synchronous speed of an induction motor is 6070 In a simple series circuit, the entire source
the ________. voltage will drop across ______________.
A. speed at which the rotor turns A. the resistor next to the negative terminal
B. speed of the rotating field B. a short circuit
C. frequency of the rotor current C. the resistor next to the positive terminal
D. slip in per cent of rotor RPM D. an open circuit
Ans: B Ans: D
6071 An across-the-line starter provides 6072 Excessive heat in an operating motor
___________________. controller can result from _____________.
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A. maximum torque A. a closed starter contact

B. slow starting power B. loose connections
C. high speed C. missing arc chutes
D. reduced voltage D. low motor starting torque
Ans: A Ans: B
6073 The speed of a wound-rotor induction motor 6074 If you hear a loud buzzing noise coming
_____________. from a magnetic motor controller, you
should ____________.
A. will be fixed by the number of field poles A. assume that the motor is operating at a
full load
B. can be varied by a rheostat-type control B. assume that the controller is operating
normally
C. can only be synchronous speed at full load C. notify the electrician or watch engineer of
the problem
D. can only attain synchronous speed at no D. feel the outside of the casing with your
load hand to see if it is hot
Ans: B Ans: C
6075 Which of the following conditions indicates 6076 Which of the following will happen to the
a short circuited capacitor when checking alternator frequency if the load is
its condition with an ohmmeter? removed from a turbogenerator, whose
governor has a 3% speed droop?
A. The capacitor shows charging, but the final A. It will remain unchanged.
resistance reading is appreciably less than
normal.
B. The reading is practically zero and remains B. It will decrease by approximately 3%.
there.
C. The capacitor shows no charging action, but C. It will become variable.
indicates a very high resistance.
D. The pointer moves quickly to the low D. It will increase.
resistance side of the scale, then slowly
recedes toward infinity.
Ans: B Ans: D
6077 A resistor placed in parallel to the output of 6078 With both ends of a three conductor
a power supply _____________. cable disconnected and arranged
without the conductors touching each
other, an ohmmeter reading of
"zero" ohms between the ends of one
conductor would indicate
_____________.
A. is a temperature compensator A. continuity
B. corrects power factor B. a partial ground
C. prevents excessive currents C. the resistance is infinite
D. aids in output voltage regulation D. a short circuit
Ans: D Ans: A
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6079 In troubleshooting a circuit in a console, 6080 The state of charge of a lead-acid battery
you find that a resistor may be faulty. is best indicated by the ____________.
Which of the precautions listed must be
observed when using an ohmmeter to
carry out this test?
A. Correct polarity must be observed, A. individual cell voltage
connecting the red lead to the banded end
of the resistor.
B. Meter leads must be twisted to cancel the B. ampere-hour capacity
leads' magnetic fields.
C. The meter must be placed in series with the
C. electrolyte specific gravity
resistor and the circuit.
D. The resistor's circuit must be de-energized
and at least one end of the component D. total cell voltage
isolated.
Ans: D Ans: C
6081 For practical purposes, in a simple 6082 If both the "high level" and "low level"
series circuit, the source voltage will alarms come on for the same address of a
be dropped across one resistor if it centralized control console, the most likely
has ______________. problem is a/an ____________.
A. half the resistance of the other resistor A. sensor failure
B. a resistance equal to the other B. failed alarm
C. at least ten times the resistance of the other C. low level
D. a partial short circuit D. extremely high level
Ans: C Ans: A
6083 You have installed a Zener diode in 6084 Violent gassing from a lead-acid battery
parallel with a load. While measuring the while it is being charged, indicates that the
voltage across the Zener diode it is found _____________.
that it does not change as the current
through the load increases. This means that
the Zener diode __________.
A. is working as it should A. plate separators are grounded
B. is shorted B. battery compartment ventilation is
inadequate
C. is open C. electrolyte specific gravity is too low
D. does not regulate as it should D. charging rate is too high
Ans: A Ans: D
6085 A burned-out LED should be indicated by 6086 When a lead-acid battery begins gassing
_____________. freely while receiving a normal charge,
the charging current should be
_____________.
A. excessive output A. increased
B. a slight glow in the crystal B. shut off
C. excessive illumination C. decreased
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D. no illumination D. unchanged
Ans: D Ans: C
6087 Motor controller or starter contacts may6088 Transformer cores are laminated to reduce
become pitted and welded together if the _____________.
contacts _____________.
A. open under loaded conditions A. eddy currents
B. close slowly with light pressure B. secondary flux
C. open too quickly and arc C. leakage flux
D. close quickly with proportionate pressure D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: A
6089 The governor control switch of an alternator 6090 Which of the following statements is true
is moved to the "raise" position. This action concerning the operating characteristics of
will _____________. a squirrel-cage motor?
A. raise the no-load speed setting of the A. Rotor slip is dependent upon the motor
governor load.
B. raise the percentage of speed droop B. An increase in motor load results in less
slip.
C. lower the no-load speed setting of the C. A decrease in rotor speed results in less
governor generated current.
D. lower the percentage of speed droop D. A decrease in rotor speed produces a
weaker magnetic field.
Ans: A Ans: A
6091 As an armature revolves within a magnetic 6092 To test fuses in an energized circuit, you
field, friction is developed between the should use a ____________.
rotated magnetized particles as they pass
through each magnetization cycle. This
results in ____________.
A. copper loss A. low voltage light bulb
B. eddy-current loss B. megohmmeter
C. hysteresis loss C. voltmeter
D. armature reaction D. resistance meter
Ans: C Ans: C
6093 The proper way to mix the electrolyte for a 6094 In order to increase its range of
battery is to add _____________. measurement, a resistance would be
placed in series with which of the following
instruments?
A. acid to alkaline water A. DC voltmeter
B. acid to distilled water B. DC ammeter
C. alkaline water to acid C. frequency meter
D. distilled water to acid D. power factor meter
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Ans: B Ans: A
6095 When mixing electrolyte for a lead-acid 6096 If the approximate voltage to be
storage battery, ______________. measured in a circuit is not known, you
should _____________.
A. stirring should always be avoided A. use the lowest voltage range on the
voltmeter
B. a lead container should always be used B. connect the meter in series with the circuit
C. always pour the water into the acid C. only have to calibrate the meter before
using it
D. always pour the acid into the water D. use the highest voltage range on the
voltmeter
Ans: D Ans: D
6097 Caution must be exercised during the6098 When the current flow through a copper
charging of lead-acid storage batteries as wire increases, its _____________.
_____________.
A. the acid will become weaker A. resistance will decrease
B. hydrogen gas is being continuously B. insulation will burn
liberated
C. both plates are changing chemically to C. temperature will increase
lead sulfate
D. lead peroxide in the negative plate is D. conductivity will increase
poisonous
Ans: B Ans: C
6099 While testing a semi-conductor diode 6100 The specific gravity of the electrolyte in a
with an ohmmeter, both the forward and lead-acid battery is measured by a
reverse readings are almost in the infinity _____________.
range. This would indicate that the unit is
_____________.
A. good A. Gould plate
B. open B. titration pipette
C. grounded C. hydrometer
D. shorted D. litmus paper test
Ans: B Ans: C
6101 Capacitance in an AC circuit will 6102 Which of the following activities occurs
_____________. during the charging process of a lead-acid
storage battery?
A. stop current flow once the capacitor is fully A. The specific gravity of the acid increases.
charged
B. allow current flow in only one direction B. Both plates change chemically to lead
sulfate.
C. oppose any change in circuit voltage C. The specific gravity of the acid decreases.
D. rectify the current D. Hydrogen gas is absorbed.
Ans: C Ans: A
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6103 Magnet chatter or "pumping" occurring in a 6104 Which of the following characteristics is
magnetic contactor can be caused by most critical in determining the size of the
______________. cable to be used in a particular circuit?
A. dirt or grease on pole faces A. voltage rating
B. mechanical interference in the contacts B. weight per unit length
C. chattering contacts on the control relay C. current rating
D. magnetic lock out of the contacts D. inductance per unit length
Ans: C Ans: C
6105 Shunt, series, and compound wound motors, 6106 Motor starter or controller contacts may
are all DC motors designed to operate from become welded together if the contacts
_____________. _____________.
A. constant potential, variable current DC A. open too quickly and arc
sources
B. variable potential, constant current DC B. close under excessive pressure
sources
C. variable potential, variable current DC C. open or close too quickly
sources
D. constant potential, constant current DC D. close under excessive starting current
sources
Ans: A Ans: D
6107 Which of the following devices are 6108 An advantage of DC motors over AC
protected from being motorized by a motors is that they _____________.
reverse-power relay?
A. Alternators A. are less expensive
B. Wave guides B. require less maintenance

C. Exciters C. can be started across the line
D. Amplidynes D. offer a more effective means of
controlling speed
Ans: A Ans: D
6109 Before using a volt-ohmmeter to measure 6110 To equalize the power factor of two
resistance readings, you should alternators operating in parallel, the
_____________. ____________.
A. replace all batteries A. field excitation of both units is adjusted
B. test the insulation resistance of the leads B. governors of both units are adjusted
C. make sure the test leads do not touch C. phase sequence is altered
D. hold the leads together and "zero" the D. kilowatt load is evenly divided
meter
Ans: D Ans: A
6111 When you check the specific gravity of the 6112 The total resistance of a parallel circuit is
battery electrolyte with a hydrometer, it always ____________.
should be kept in mind that
____________.
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A. the battery is fully charged when the A. larger than that of the branch with the
indicator floats low in the electrolyte greatest resistance
B. any water that has been previously added B. smaller than that of the branch with the
to the cells will dilute the solution and give a lowest resistance
false reading
C. a hydrometer reading is inaccurate if C. equal to the sum of the individual branch
taken immediately after water is added to resistances
the cell
D. temperature has no effect on hydrometer D. equal to the sum of the individual branch
readings resistances divided by the number of
branches
Ans: C Ans: B
6113 If the resistance of a circuit is cut in half and6114 The power factor at which a paralleled AC
the applied voltage is kept constant, the generator operates is usually adjusted by
current flow will be _____________. the _____________.
A. doubled A. connected load
B. quadrupled B. prime mover speed
C. unchanged C. field excitation
D. cut in half D. generator's rated voltage
Ans: A Ans: C
6115 If the excitation is increased to one of two6116 In a series wound motor, the current passing
alternators operating in parallel, the through the field windings is also passing
_____________. through the _____________.
A. power factor will change in the lagging A. armature
direction
B. power factor will change in the leading B. shunt field
direction
C. kilowatt load will be greatly increased C. reactance comparator
D. ampere load will be greatly decreased D. laminations
Ans: A Ans: A
6117 The power factor of an AC generator 6118 The speed of a series wound winch motor is
operating singularly is determined by the controlled by ____________.
__________.
A. connected load A. varying the voltage applied to the motor
B. prime mover speed B. the weight of the load on the cargo boom
C. field excitation C. overcurrent protection devices in the motor
D. generator's rated voltage D. a hydraulic speed-limiting governor
Ans: A Ans: A
6119 Why is it desirable to operate paralleled6120 The charge of a lead-acid battery is
AC generators at the same power factor? checked with a _____________.
A. Circulating currents are kept to a minimum. A. manometer
B. Field excitation losses are kept to a B. hydrometer
minimum.
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C. Generator rotors will have a lesser C. viscometer

tendency to hunt.
D. Because a power factor increase will D. ohmmeter
decrease kilowatt output.
Ans: A Ans: B
6121 If a 6 volt battery were connected in series6122 You can determine if a circuit breaker has
with a 24 volt battery by putting their tripped by ________________.
negative terminals together, what would be
the result?
A. "Zero" volts A. examining the position of the handle
B. 12 volts of the opposite polarity B. checking for which of the breakers is warm
C. 18 volts, positive on the 24 volt battery C. looking for a burned-out link
D. 30 volts, negative on the 24 volt battery D. all of the above
Ans: C Ans: A
6123 Which of the following statements 6124 A slow continual loss of electrolyte level
describes what will happen when both the from one cell of a storage battery could
polarity of the field poles, and the be due to _______________.
direction of current to the brushes of a DC
motor are reversed?
A. The motor will not start. A. a cracked casing
B. The direction of rotation of the armature B. too low a charging rate
will be reversed.
C. The direction of rotation of the armature C. the specific gravity being higher than
will remain the same. normal
D. The field pole windings will become D. one filler cap installed too tightly
overheated.
Ans: C Ans: A
6125 The basic meter movement responds to the 6126 When power is restored after a complete
flow of current through its coil. Therefore, power failure, a steering gear pump motor
this meter movement may be used as a/an will ____________.
_____________.
A. voltmeter by placing a resistance in A. have to be restarted
parallel with the coil
B. ohmmeter by placing another meter B. have to be reset
movement in parallel with the coil
C. wattmeter by placing a battery in parallel C. restart automatically
with the coil
D. ammeter by placing a low resistance in D. trip its overload relays
parallel with the coil
Ans: D Ans: C
6127 When an alternator is to remain idle for 6128 Proper storage battery maintenance includes
even a few days _________________. ____________.
A. lift the brushes and disconnect the pigtails A. keeping connections tight and casing
surfaces clean
B. insulate the collector rings with strips of B. making sure electrolyte level is below the
cardboard separator plates
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C. energize the heater circuit C. insulating the terminals with naval jelly
D. open the equalizing bus disconnect switch D. maintaining a high charging rate at all
times
Ans: C Ans: A
6129 The true power indicated by the pointer 6130 The shunt of a DC ammeter should be
movement of a wattmeter depends on connected in __________.
the current flow through the load, the
magnitude of the potential across the
load, and the ____________.
A. power factor of the load A. series with the load and in parallel with
the meter movement
B. angle of coil displacement B. parallel with the load and in series with
the meter movement
C. inertia of the movable coil C. parallel with the load and in parallel with
the meter movement
D. high resistance from the load D. series with the load and in series with the
meter movement
Ans: A Ans: A
6131 Due to the operating characteristics of the 6132 Loss of or weak residual magnetism in an
system, time lag fuses alternator or generator can be corrected
(or dual-element fuses) are necessary for use for by _________________.
in _____________.
A. main lighting circuits A. running the rotor in the opposite direction
for 5 minutes
B. motor starting circuit B. allowing the generator to run at 10% of
normal speed for 5 minutes
C. running the generator at normal speed
C. emergency lighting circuits with the field rheostat fully
counterclockwise
D. general alarm circuits D. using a storage battery or battery
charger to "flash" the field
Ans: B Ans: D
6133 Cleaning of electrical insulation should be 6134 The plates of a NiCad storage battery are
_____________. made of ________.
A. done every six months A. potassium hydroxide with a small amount
of sulfuric acid
B. accomplished every 12 months B. lead and lead peroxide
C. determined by need and not the calendar C. silver oxide and lead sulfate
D. performed whenever the electrician is not D. combinations of nickel powder and nickel
otherwise busy & cadmium salts
Ans: C Ans: D
6135 Relative to the direction of rotation, a D.C. 6136 One method of troubleshooting digital
motor commutating pole has the same circuits in a console is to ___________.
polarity as the _____________.
A. supply alternate logic levels at the
A. main pole following input(s) and test for change of state
conditions at the output
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B. interpole following B. ground all inputs and test for a logic "1"
at the output
C. main pole preceding C. open all inputs and test for a logic "0" at
the output
D. interpole preceding D. vary each input smoothly from 0-10 volts
and test for similar variance at the output
Ans: C Ans: A
6137 Which of the following meters uses a shunt 6138 Electrical machinery insulation will break
connected in series with the load, but down more rapidly due to
parallel with the meter movement? _________________.
A. voltmeter A. low loading of motors and generators
B. power factor meter B. frequent megger testing
C. wattmeter C. high temperatures and vibration
D. ammeter D. high operating frequencies
Ans: D Ans: C
6139 Which of the listed ranges represents 6140 The operator of electrical motors should
specific gravity corrected for temperature keep a constant check on the loads they
for the electrolyte of a fully charged carry because _____________.
portable lead-acid battery?
A. 1.100 to 1.150 A. low loads necessitate frequent insulation
cleaning
B. 1.180 to 1.200 B. exceeding nameplate values shortens
useful life
C. 1.280 to 1.300 C. energy is wasted if full loading is not
utilized
D. 1.750 to 2.000 D. power factor correction methods are load
dependent
Ans: C Ans: B
6141 When troubleshooting a console circuit card6142 The amount of mechanical force or torque
which is suspected of being faulty, the first produced by an electric motor depends
step would be to _____. on the ________________.
A. pull the card and measure the value of all A. strength of its magnetic field
resistors
B. check for the correct value and polarity of B. amount of armature current flow
all power connections to the card
C. pull the card and visually inspect for C. length of conductor in the field
burned components
D. check for continuity of circuit board traces D. all of the above
and then the gain of each transistor
Ans: B Ans: D
6143 The life expectancy of electrical insulation,6144 Under normal conditions, storage
is approximately halved for an increased batteries used for starting the emergency
operating temperature of diesel generator are maintained in a
_______________. charged state by which of the following
methods?
A. 10° C A. Trickle charging
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B. 25° C B. Fast charging

C. 50° C C. Equalizing charge
D. 100° C D. Reverse charging
Ans: A Ans: A
6145 When troubleshooting a console circuit 6146 A useful instrument for checking A.C. motor
card suspected of being faulty, first performance by measuring possible
check for proper voltages to the card unbalanced currents is the
and then _______________. _____________.
A. test transistors or integrated circuits for A. hand or battery-operated megger
gain and compare with manufacturer's
specifications
B. blow any accumulated dust from the card B. vibrating-reed frequency meter
with at least 2kg/cm2 air from the ship's
service air system
C. pull the card, clean the sliding connections C. hook-on voltmeter-ammeter
with a pencil eraser, and remove
accumulated dust
D. de-energize the card and check the printed D. D'Arsonval iron-vane probe
circuit traces for continuity with an ohmmeter
Ans: C Ans: C
6147 What is the approximate voltage produced6148 You are using a mechanical voltage tester
by a nickel-cadmium battery cell? to check the fuses in a three-phase circuit
supplying an electric motor. For which of
the following reasons must the motor be
stopped during the test?
A. Testing an energized circuit presents a
A. 1.25 volts
hazard to the testing personnel.
B. 1.50 volts B. A faulty fuse could go undetected with
the motor energized.
C. 2.20 volts C. Reversed polarity of the circuit would be
indicated by the voltage tester with the
circuit energized.
D. 6.05 volts D. All of the above.
Ans: A Ans: B
6149 The voltage of an operating AC6150 To properly seat the brushes on slip rings,
turbogenerator is raised or lowered by you should use ____________.
adjusting the _____________.
A. exciter generator governor controls A. sand paper
B. synchronizing switch B. crocus cloth
C. phase sequence switch C. emery cloth
D. generator field exciter D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: A
6151 When a battery-charging panel is being6152 Routine A.C. motor maintenance should
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used, the batteries will discharge if include periodic ______________.

_____________.
A. DC voltage is supplied A. thermometer readings at normal loads to
detect abnormal temperature rises
B. the polarity is reversed B. inspection of the motor's internals for loose
rotor bars or field poles
C. bearing replacement each year using
C. the voltage fluctuates
sealed units if available
D. too little current is supplied D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: A
6153 When replacing fuses, always make sure 6154 Periodic testing of circuit breakers is
_______________. necessary to assure that a correctly rated
and properly installed unit
_________________.
A. to stand on a rubber mat and use rubber A. can trip faster as it increases in age
gloves
B. to use insulated pliers or screwdriver B. will continue to provide the original
degree of protection
C. the fuse clips are straight, tight, and in C. does not exceed its interrupting capacity
good contact
D. to increase the fuse rating 10% to guard D. be able to withstand at least 125% of
against "nuisance blowing" applied voltage
Ans: C Ans: B
6155 You are attempting to parallel two AC 6156 Periodic testing by a shore side support
generators and the synchro scope pointer is technician using a special camera which
revolving in the slow direction. This can detect potentially dangerous loose or
indicates that the frequency of the incoming corroded bus bar and controller
machine is _____________. connections is termed ______________.
A. higher than the bus frequency A. heat sensitive thermography
B. lower than the bus frequency B. visual pyrotronics
C. the same as the bus frequency but out of C. corrosion electrolysis
phase with it
D. the same as the bus frequency, and the D. electric vibroanalysis
circuit breaker may be closed at any
pointer position
Ans: B Ans: A
6157 When troubleshooting a motor controller, 6158 Materials that retain a large part of their
all indications are that a relay coil should magnetization, after the magnetizing
be energized. If there were no magnetic force is removed, are said to have
pull, with rated voltage measured across _____________.
the coil, the most probable cause would
be that the _________________.
A. coil is open A. low hysteresis loss
B. control fuse is open B. high flux density
C. auxiliary contact in series with the coil is C. high permanence
defective
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D. relay armature is stuck D. high permeability

Ans: A Ans: C
6159 Which of the following procedures 6160 Ambient temperature is the
represents the best method to prevent the _____________.
freezing of batteries continuously exposed
to low temperatures?
A. The battery caps should be removed. A. amount of temperature rise with no load
B. The battery cap vents should be sealed. B. temperature of the compartment where
the motor is located
C. The battery should be kept in a fully C. normal operating temperature, less the
charged condition. room temperature
D. The battery should be disconnected from its D. amount of temperature developed by an
charging source. operating motor
Ans: C Ans: B
6161 Electric circuits are protected against 6162 In addition to testing the calibration of a
overloads and short circuits by means of circuit breaker, maintenance should include
a/an ______________. all of the following EXCEPT
______________.
A. circuit breaker A. changing out of magnetic elements and
thermal heaters yearly
B. checking for corrosion, accumulation of dirt
B. amplifier
and thermal fatigue
C. diode C. inspecting for loose or missing parts
D. capacitor D. making sure foreign matter does not block
tripping element
Ans: A Ans: A
6163 When a megohmmeter is being used to 6164 While paralleling two (2) AC generators
test insulation resistance, current leakage using synchronizing lamps only, both lamps
along the surface of the insulation is will go dark when the generators are
indicated by the megohmmeter pointer ____________.
_____________.
A. fluctuating around a constant resistance A. running at the same speed
reading
B. dipping towards "zero", then rising slowly B. grounded
C. kicking slightly downscale as voltage is C. of the same polarity
applied
D. continually rising as the test voltage is D. in phase
applied
Ans: C Ans: D
6165 A lead-acid battery cell sustaining a short 6166 The propeller shaft speed in a turbo-
circuit _______. electric, synchronous, propulsion drive
motor is changed by varying the
__________.
A. will be indicated by lime accumulation on A. turbine speed
the terminal posts
B. will have unusually high cell voltage B. number of motor poles
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C. will become excessively heated while being C. field strength of the generator
charged
D. cannot be completely discharged under D. field strength of the motor
load
Ans: C Ans: A
6167 A fuse will blow for all the listed reasons 6168 Two contributors of electronic console
EXCEPT ________. failures are heat and vibration. To combat
some of their effects, preventive
maintenance procedures should include
______________.
A. excessive vibration A. systematic rotation of circuit cards with
those from spares to allow component
cooling
B. extremely hot surroundings B. periodic changing or cleaning of console
ventilation and control room air
conditioning filters
C. loose fuse clips C. weekly tightening of console foundation
bolts and changing of the air in the control
room
D. low contact resistance within the fuse D. all of the above
Ans: D Ans: B
6169 In general, D.C. propulsion motor brush sparking Automatic voltage regulators provided on
can be caused by 6170 _______________. switchboards function to _____________.
A. incorrect brush grade, pressure or position A. regulate the AC load on the generator
B. a concentric commutator B. protect the switchboard from high voltage
C. a dark chocolate colored commutator C. govern prime mover speed to control
voltage
D. all of the above D. vary the field excitation to the generators
Ans: A Ans: D
6171 In which of the situations listed will a You are attempting to parallel two AC
megohmmeter give the most 6172 accurate generators, and the synchro scope pointer
readings? is revolving in the fast direction. This
indicates that the frequency of the incoming
machine is _____________.
A. While the machine is in operation. A. higher than the bus frequency
B. While the machine is discharging static electricity. B. lower than the bus frequency
C. Immediately prior to restarting the machine. C. the same as the bus frequency but out of
phase with it
D. When the machine has been shut down and D. the same as the bus frequency and the
grounded for a period of 15 minutes. circuit breaker may be closed at any
pointer position
Ans: D Ans: A
6173 The most practical way to control the voltage Which of the instruments listed could be
output of an AC 6174 generator is to vary used to locate a grounded field coil in a
the _____________. synchronous motor?
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A. number of windings A. Ammeter

B. speed of the rotating field B. Voltmeter
C. strength of the rotating magnetic field C. Megohmmeter
D. power factor of the load D. Frequency meter
Ans: C Ans: C
6175 One important difference between wye- A megohmmeter is used to measure
connected and delta- 6176 connected _____________.
generators is that delta connections have
____________.
A. line voltages equal to the vector sum of the A. voltage
phase voltages
B. phase voltages 90° out of sync B. dielectric strength
C. line current equal to the phase current C. current
D. line voltage equal to the phase voltage D. power
Ans: D Ans: B
6177 If many turns of an alternating current coil for a When a battery is continuously exposed to
contactor become 6178 short circuited, the coil low temperatures, the best procedure to
_____________. keep it from freezing is to _________.
A. will continue to operate A. remove the battery caps
B. will probably burn out immediately B. securely cover the battery
C. will operate on reduced current C. keep the battery fully charged
D. temperature will drop D. disconnect the battery
Ans: B Ans: C
6179 The purpose of the reverse power relay, 6180 Which of the following conditions indicates
provided on a ship's service alternator that a lead-acid battery is being charged
panel, is to trip the circuit in the event of too rapidly?
______________.
A. main circuit overload A. Sparks occurring at the positive terminal.
B. high power transfer B. Unusually high electrolyte specific gravity.
C. generator overspeeding C. Low plate potentials being developed.
D. alternator motorization D. Excessively high temperatures and gassing
rates.
Ans: D Ans: D
6181 Which of the listed faults cannot be 6182 The dielectric strength of a vacuum or dry
eliminated, EXCEPT by turning or grinding a air is approximately ________________.
commutator with a rigidly supported tool?
A. Sparking brushes A. 450 volts/inch
B. Eccentricity B. 1000 volts/inch
C. High mica C. 20-kv/inch
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D. Blackened commutator D. 50-kv/inch

Ans: B Ans: C
6183 When a megohmmeter is used to test the 6184 For routine cleaning of a commutator, you
insulation of a large motor, the initial dip should apply _____________.
of the pointer toward "zero" is caused by
____________.
A. good insulation A. course sandpaper in a slow back and
forth motion across the commutator slots
B. the capacitance of the windings B. an emery cloth parallel to the axis of the
machine
C. the leakage of the current along the C. a canvas wiper to the machine while
surface of dirty insulation running
D. the dielectric-absorption effect of the D. cotton swabs between the commutator
insulation bars
Ans: B Ans: C
6185 The air gap in an induction motor should be 6186 Under voltage trips are frequently installed
periodically checked with a feeler gage to on switchboard circuit breakers to trip
prevent possible ___________. ____________.
A. rotor contact with the stator A. out generators in the event of severe
arcing or sparking
B. axial misalignment of the rotor B. out generators when there is reversal of
power in the main circuit
C. the breaker if the generator overspeeds by
C. damage to the motor bearings
5%, but continues to run
D. electrical damage to the bearings D. out generators when there is low voltage
in the main circuit
Ans: A Ans: D
6187 A shore power circuit breaker should be 6188 When a resistor is used as a shunt and is
closed only _____________. connected in parallel with a meter
movement coil, it will provide
_____________.
A. when the ship's generators have been
A. a measurement of circuit resistance
paralleled to those on shore
B. in a shipyard B. an increased accuracy of approximately
1.5 percent
C. if a quick disconnect coupling is used C. an extended meter range
D. when the ship's generators have been D. none of the above
removed from the bus
Ans: D Ans: C
6189 You can determine if a circuit breaker is 6190 In addition to undercutting the mica, proper
tripped by ______. maintenance of a D.C.
motor's commutator includes
_______________.
A. examining the position of the handle A. side-cutting the copper segments and
insulating the slots
B. checking for the warm breaker B. coating the copper surface with light
machine oil for the first four hours of
operation
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C. looking for a burned-out link C.

8 hours
D. looking for the tripped breaker light D. all of the above
Ans: A Ans: A
6191 If there is a reduction in the normally 6192 Which of the following electric meter
supplied frequency to a 120/240 volt, movements uses a stationary permanent
three-phase AC current motor from 60 magnet and movable coil?
hertz to 55 hertz, the motor would
_____________.
A. run at a slower speed A. D'Arsonval
B. operate at a lower current B. Electrodynamometer
C. overheat C. Moving iron-vane
D. trip off the line D. Inclined coil iron-vane
Ans: A Ans: A
6193 When paralleling two alternators the 6194D.C. motor brush adjustment includes attention
synchronizing lamps grow dim and are to _________.
totally darkened as the synchro scope
pointer approaches
A. A. angle with the commutator and clearance within the holder

B. incoming alternator is running too fast B. brush length and pigtail
tightness
C. incoming alternator is in phase with the bus C. grade of material and
voltage surface dirt conditions
D. synchro scope pointer is defective or broken D. all of the above
Ans: C Ans: D
6195 If all three ground-detection lamps 6196 One of the generator bearing shells is
continue to burn at equal intensity after generally insulated from the end housing in
the test button is depressed and order to prevent _____________.
released, which of the listed conditions is
indicated?
A. No grounds exist A. rapid brush wear
B. All three phases are grounded B. residual magnetism leak off
C. The test switch is faulty C. excessive field winding heat
D. The current transformers are shorted out D. circulation of shaft currents
Ans: A Ans: D
6197 You are calibrating a multimeter using 6198 When paralleling two alternators, the
internal batteries to supply power for synchronizing lamps remain lit as the
resistance measurements. However, you are synchro scope pointer approaches the 0°.
unable to adjust the pointer to "zero" using This indicates the _____________.
the adjustment knob. Therefore, you should
_____________.
A. replace the batteries in the instrument A. incoming alternator is running too fast
B. measure resistance by dividing the B. alternator voltages are 180 degrees
voltmeter indication by the ammeter apart
indication
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C. set the pointer using a bridge C. synchro scope is defective or broken

D. change scales to the R X 100 scale and D. alternator power factors are in phase
adjust using the "zero ohms" adjusting knob
Ans: A Ans: C
6199 A multimeter may be damaged by taking a 6200 When two AC generators are being
_____________. paralleled, the breaker should be closed
with the synchro scope pointer rotating in
the ____________.
A. voltage reading while in the ammeter A. "slow" direction, just before the 12 o'clock
mode position
B. current reading while in the voltmeter mode B. "fast" direction, just after the 12 o'clock
position
C. resistance reading while in the ammeter C. "fast" direction, just before the 12 o'clock
mode position
D. resistance reading while in the voltmeter D. "slow" direction, just after the 12 o'clock
mode position
Ans: A Ans: C
6201 If two AC generators have just been placed 6202 Which of the following types of insulation
in parallel, the true power load is initially will begin to deteriorate FIRST as a result
distributed evenly by _____________. of the heat generated in the conductor it
surrounds?
A. a balance coil A. Varnished cloth
B. changing field excitation B. Rubber
C. adjusting the governor control settings C. Silicon
D. a rheostat D. Asbestos
Ans: C Ans: B
6203 A multimeter can be used to measure 6204 The KW load is evenly distributed
_____________. between two alternators just placed in
parallel by adjusting _____________.
A. resistance A. a balance coil
B. voltage B. the governor settings
C. current C. the field excitation
D. all of the above D. a rheostat
Ans: D Ans: B
6205 Before using an all-purpose electric 6206 When paralleling two AC generators, the
measuring instrument frequency of the incoming machine
(multimeter) utilizing internal batteries to immediately prior to closing its breaker
supply power for resistance measurements, should be ____________.
you should FIRST ____________.
A. remove one of the batteries A. controlled by placing the governor switch in
the automatic position
B. remove all the batteries B. adjusted with the voltage regulator
C. calibrate using a known external resistance C. slightly greater than the bus frequency
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D. select the proper resistance range D. slightly less than the bus frequency
Ans: D Ans: C
6207 If the centrifugal switch or relay used 6208 A flickering ground detection lamp on a
for cutting out the starting winding of a DC system would indicate a
split-phase induction motor fails to _____________.
open once the motor is in operation, the
_____________.
A. motor will overspeed A. multiple-ground condition in the
distribution system
B. starting winding will burn out B. ground in an armature coil of an
operating machine
C. motor will immediately stall under load C. ground in a motor accompanied with a
short
D. motor torque will be above normal at rated D. short between two adjacent bars of the
speed generator commutator
Ans: B Ans: B
6209 D.C. propulsion motor brush pressure6210 The unit "hertz" is equivalent to
depends on the brush grade used and in _____________.
practice is set with a ______________.
A. multimeter A. coulombs per second
B. manometer B. revolutions per second
C. spring scale C. revolutions per minute
D. compound gauge D. cycles per second
Ans: C Ans: D
6211 A current carrying conductor making an 6212 A DC generator is used to supply direct
electrical contact with a wiring metal conduit current in order to maintain an AC
is indicated by a _____________. generator field and is known as a/an
_____________.
A. low switchboard wattmeter reading A. rotor
B. reading of 1.0 on the power factor meter B. stator
C. high switchboard voltmeter reading C. exciter
D. totally darkened switchboard ground- D. armature
detecting light
Ans: D Ans: C
6213 Fuses are usually rated in _____________. 6214 When used for taking resistance
measurements, a volt-ohmmilliammeter is
normally powered by _____________.
A. watts A. a hand cranked generator
B. amps only B. internal storage batteries
C. volts only C. the current in the circuit being tested
D. amps and volts D. a step down transformer
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Ans: D Ans: B
6215 Which of the following materials is a good 6216 Electrical power is expressed in
insulator? _____________.
A. steel A. ohms
B. aluminum B. volts
C. glass C. amps
D. copper D. watts
Ans: C Ans: D
6217 An electrical connection between the wiring6218 Prior to closing the breaker when
of an electric motor and its metal frame is paralleling two AC generators, the
known as a/an _____________. recommended practice is to have the
frequency of the incoming machine
_____________.
A. eddy current A. slightly less than the line frequency
B. ground B. the same as the line frequency
C. impedance C. slightly greater than the line frequency
D. flux leakage D. all of the above
Ans: B Ans: C
6219 In addition to short circuits and sustained6220 The greatest single cause of electrical
overloads, fuses are likely to blow due to failures is ______.
_____________.
A. loose fuse clips A. the breakdown of insulation
B. low ambient temperatures B. overcurrent
C. low contact resistance C. high inductance
D. all of the above D. too frequent testing
Ans: A Ans: A
6221 You are reconnecting a three-phase 6222 Current flowing in only one direction is
induction motor to the supply line. To called ___________.
prevent possible damage to the load,
due to the wrong direction of rotation,
you should ____________.
A. connect the motor and then use the "jog" A. alternating current
button to determine the direction of rotation
B. connect the phase indicator to the motor B. omnidirectional current
leads, rotate the motor by hand and then
connect to the supply voltage
C. connect the phase indicator to the supply C. direct current
voltage then connect the motor
D. check the supply line phase sequence and D. sinusoidal current
motor rotation with appropriate indicators,
then connect correspondingly marked leads
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Ans: D Ans: C
6223 Why is it a good practice to have the 6224 In an alternating current electrical system,
frequency of the incoming alternator a low system power factor is a direct sign
adjusted slightly higher than that of the of _____________.
loaded alternator when paralleling two
alternators?
A. This allows the oncoming machine to accept A. wasted energy
load immediately.
B. This prevents the machine from floating on B. efficient operation
the line.
C. The reverse power relay is prevented from C. a short in the exciter field windings
activating.
D. All of the above. D. an excessive number of minor system
grounds
Ans: D Ans: A
6225 Two paralleled alternators are operating 6226 Routine maintenance of dry-type
near rated load. If one trips out transformers should
mechanically, which of the listed actions include______________.
should be taken FIRST?
A. Restart the tripped machine immediately. A. preventing the entrance of water from
broken pipe lines steam lines
B. keeping protective surfaces and insulating
B. Strip the board of all non-vital circuits.
bushings free of dirt and conductive debris
C. Start the emergency generator. C. periodic testing of insulation resistance
with a megger
D. Transfer all vital loads to the emergency D. all of the above
bus.
Ans: B Ans: D
6227 If all of the ground detection lamps burn 6228 A capacitor discolored due to excessive
with equal brilliance, whether the test heat should be _____________.
button is depressed or released, then
___________.
A. no grounds exist A. calibrated using a capacitance
Wheatstone bridge
B. all phases are grounded B. replaced and the reason for the
overheating found
C. all lamps show a ground C. cooled with a spray can of refrigerant
approved for this purpose
D. resoldered with care taken to insure that
D. all of the above
the original cold solder joint is repaired
Ans: A Ans: B
6229 In order to change the direction of rotation 6230 In an A.C. generator, pitting of collector
of a rings will cause__________. I. sparking II.
D.C. motor_________. I. the field leads chattering
must be changed II. the input leads must be
changed
A. I only A. I only
B. II only B. II only
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C. either I or II C. both I and II
D. neither I or II D. neither I or II
Ans: A Ans: D
6231 Air gap readings should be taken6232 On some electrical generating equipment
periodically on electrical generation one outboard bearing pedestal is
equipment to __________. insulated from the bedplate. This should be
checked with a millivolt meter and a
jumper. With the millivolt meter connected
between the shaft and the bedplate how
should the jumper be
A. determine the amount of varnish that can A. It should be placed from one end of the
be applied to correct insulation problems shaft to the other to eliminate shaft
currents.
B. determine the condition of the bearings B. It is used to short the + and - in a D.C.
generator or Phase A and Phase C in an
alternator to eliminate the effects of CEMF.
C. It should be placed across the insulating
C. provide for the correct proper tightening of
block to increase the shaft current to a
the field coil bolts and correct lateral
point where it can be measured with the
adjustment of the field coils
millivolt meter.
D. increase machine efficiency D. It should be placed from the shaft to the
pedestal while one reading is taken, then
removed to take a second reading. This
eliminates the insulating effect of the
bearing.
Ans: B Ans: D
6233 After closing the circuit breaker to place 6234 The failure of ball bearings used in electric
two similar alternators in parallel, the NEXT motors can result from _____________.
step is to balance the _____________.
A. power factor A. failure to clean the bearing before
repacking
B. voltage load B. failure to maintain proper alignment
C. kilowatt load C. excess lubrication forcing the bearing full
of grease and eliminating all areas of
expansion
D. ampere load D. all of the above
Ans: C Ans: D
6235 Air gap readings should be taken on 6236 On some electrical generating equipment
electrical generation equipment one outboard bearing pedestal is
periodically to ________. I. check machine insulated from the bedplate. To check this
efficiency II. insulation with the machine assembled you
determine the need for cleaning should use a____________.
A. I only A. millivolt meter and a jumper
B. II only B. ohmmeter
C. both I and II C. megohm meter
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D. neither I or II D. high potential tester

Ans: D Ans: A
6237 Air gap readings should be taken on 6238 If the driving torque, such as that produced
electrical generation machinery by a diesel engine, creates pulsations when
periodically to _________. I. coupled with a synchronous generator
determine the need for cleaning II. operating in parallel; the generator rotor
check the condition of the bearings may be periodically pulled ahead or
behind its normal position as it rotates. This
cond
A. I only A. hunting
B. II only B. direct coupling
C. both I and II C. peaking
D. neither I or II D. harmonic coupling
Ans: B Ans: A
6239 If the bearings of an electrical generator 6240 On electrical generators one of the
are failing more frequently than bearings is isolated from the bedplate.
expected and the lubricating oil is This insulating block should not be
sledging then you should painted and must be kept clean to
______________. ___________.
A. check the connections to the output leads A. protect operating personnel from shock
B. check the bearing insulating block on one B. create an isolated ground for the
end of the unit instrumentation
C. replace the bearing with a sealed roller C. allow for the expansion of the generator
type away from the prime mover as it warms up
D. replace the thrust bearing of the prime D. eliminate shaft currents to prevent
mover damaging the bearings
Ans: B Ans: D
6241 A single-phase induction motor will only 6242 When testing for blown fuses in a three-
start if you spin the rotor rapidly with the phase supply circuit to a motor, you should
line switch closed. After starting, its speed first ___________________.
fluctuates between very slow and half-
speed. The problem probably lies in the
________.
A. starting winding A. apply the megger across the tops of the
line fuses
B. centrifugal mechanism B. apply an ammeter diagonally across the
top of the first line fuse and the bottom of
the third line fuse
C. centrifugal switch C. apply the voltage tester across the
bottoms of the line fuses
D. running winding D. ensure the circuit is de-energized, and then
use a continuity tester
Ans: D Ans: D
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6243 A short circuit in the armature of a DC motor 6244 In a three-phase electrical system, three
will cause the motor to _____________. ground detecting lamps are provided. One
lamp goes dark and the others increase in
brightness. When the test button is pushed,
all lamps have equal illumination. You
should conclude that ____________.
A. there is a ground on the line with the dark
A. run fast lamp
B. hum when energized B. the dark lamp must be replaced
C. spark at the brushes C. there are grounds on the lines with the
bright lamps
D. fail to start D. this is a normal condition
Ans: C Ans: A
6245 Which of the listed conditions will occur if 6246 A three-phase electrical system is
dirt and grease are allowed to accumulate equipped with ground detecting lamps. If
between the commutator segments of a one of the lamp goes dark and the other
motor? two burn normally before and after the
test switch is operated, this indicates
_______________.
A. A partial short circuit. A. the dark lamp must be replaced
B. A dead short circuit. B. there is a ground in the line with the dark
lamp
C. Misalignment of the motor shaft. C. there are grounds in two of the three
phases
D. Overspeeding of the motor. D. the voltage to the dark lamp is less than
that of the system
Ans: A Ans: A
6247 Which of the listed conditions could cause a 6248 Which of the following statements
DC motor to have excessively hot windings identifies the difference between the
and sparking at the brushes? primary windings and the secondary
windings of a 2:1 stepdown transformer?
A. High bar-to-bar voltage A. The secondary windings have twice as
much resistance as the primary windings.
B. Reversed interpole polarity B. The secondary windings give off twice as
much heat as the primary windings.
C. Loose brushes C. The secondary windings require half as
much current as the primary windings.
D. Excessive humidity D. The secondary windings have half as
many turns as the primary windings.
Ans: A Ans: D
6249 When troubleshooting an amplifier, you 6250 If an electric motor fails to start, you should
measure an output of 30 volts. If the gain FIRST check the _____________.
of the amplifier is 2, what must the input
voltage be for the amplifier to work
properly?
A. 32 volts A. phase sequence
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B. 30 volts B. ampere load

C. 28 volts C. fuse or circuit breaker
D. 15 volts D. line frequency
Ans: D Ans: C
6251 If a DC motor runs faster than designed, 6252 The formula for computing impedance in a
with all other conditions being normal, the series circuit containing resistance,
possible cause could be a/an capacitance, and inductance is
______________. _____________. [ NOTE: the
symbol * stands for 'multiplied by' ]
A. shorted shunt field coil A. Z = RT + XL + XC
B. open armature coil B. Z = R + XL - XC
C. reversed commutating pole C. Z * Z = R * R + (XL - XC) * (XL - XC)
D. overload D. Z = R * R + (XL * XC) - (XL * XC)
Ans: A Ans: C
6253 Which of the listed conditions might 6254 The prime mover of an AC two pole main
contribute to very rapid wearing of a DC propulsion generator drives the generator
machine's commutator bars? at 3600 RPM. If the main propulsion motor
has 80 poles, what will be the propeller
speed?
A. A grounded commutator bar A. 45 RPM
B. Using improper carbon brushes B. 80 RPM
C. Aligning the front and rear mica V-rings C. 90 RPM
improperly
D. An open circuit in the armature D. 180 RPM
Ans: B Ans: C
6255 If a single-phase induction motor fails to 6256 A single-phase induction motor starts,
start, the problem may be _____________. comes up to about 75% rated speed,
slows down to a lower speed, and
accelerates again.
The problem is most likely in the
____________.
A. an open in the main winding A. starting winding
B. a shorted shunt field B. running winding
C. a closed centrifugal switch C. starting capacitor
D. low circuit frequency D. running centrifugal switch
Ans: A Ans: B
6257 A motor enclosure which protects against 6258 As a result of a mechanical malfunction in
falling liquids is classified as one of the ship's service generators
____________. operating in parallel, you must secure that
generator. In order to prevent a possible
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overload to the remaining generator, which

of the following sequential courses of
action
A. Trip the malfunctioning generator's circuit
A. waterproof
breaker and prime mover throttle trip.
B. drip proof B. Trip all non-vital distribution feeder
circuit breakers, the malfunctioning
generator's circuit breaker, and the
prime mover throttle trip.
C. spray tight C. Trip the malfunctioning generator's circuit
breaker and distribution feeder circuit
breakers.
D. spray proof D. Trip all non-vital distribution feeder
circuit breakers, the malfunctioning prime
mover turbine throttle trip, and the
generator circuit breaker.
Ans: B Ans: B
6259 A turbo generator has a rated output of6260 If an alternator is to be inactive for a
1200 KW at 60 Hertz, with a no load considerable period of time, which of the
frequency of 61.5 Hertz. What is its speed following actions should be taken?
droop?
A. 0.01025 A. It should be disconnected from the prime mover and
raised off its bearing supports.
B. 0.015 B. Insulation resistance readings should be taken weekly to
ensure resistance is not deteriorating.
C. 0.02439 C. The brushes should be lifted off the slip rings to prevent
pitting of the metal by electrolytic action.
D. 0.025 D. The windings and collector rings should be protected
with a thin coat of grease or oil.
Ans: D Ans: C
6261Which of the following materials is recommended 6262A megger is being used to test the insulation of an
for finishing the slip rings after grinding or turning? AC generator. The resistance value of a dry, clean
winding will _____________.
A. grade 00 sandpaper A. continue to rise as test potential is maintained,

becoming fairly steady as the dielectric-absorption effect
of insulation stabilizes
B. canvas wiper B. remain constant as the temperature of the windings
increases
C. crocus cloth C. continue to drop as test potential is maintained,
becoming fairly steady after 5-7 minutes
D. smooth file D. stabilize after approximately 2-4 minutes of fluctuation
Ans: C Ans: A
6263 Brushes in a generator must be positioned in the 6264 If the connections for the field and the armature on a
neutral plane to avoid sparking between the brushes DC motor are reversed, ____________.
and the _____________.
A. yoke A. the motor will run as a generator
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B.armature windings B. the motor will not run

C. field pole windings C. the direction of rotation will be the same
D. commutator D. the direction of rotation will be reversed
Ans: D Ans: C
6265 A series wound DC motor has its armature and 6266 Uneven wear of the commutator surface on a
field connected in series with a resistor. When the motor direct current propulsion motor can be caused by
is disconnected from its power supply, this motor will _____________.
exemplify __________.
A.the proper connections for across the line starting A. rapid change in load
B. the proper connections for an automatic strip heater B. excessive operation at light load
C. a reversing controller circuit C. incorrect brush staggering
D. dynamic braking D. unequal pole spacing
Ans: D Ans: C
6267 Unnecessary and frequent applications of varnish 6268 The insulation of electric generators during
to the generator windings to repair defective insulation short idle periods should be _____________.
will result in ____________.
A. heavy coatings of varnish interfering with heat A. allowed to cool slowly to ambient temperatures
dissipation
B. deficient air gap clearance and eventual B. flashed with direct current to remove any residual
damage to the casing magnetism
C. failure of the rectifier assembly C. kept warm by using strip or space heaters
D. a built-up of varnish without changing generator D. relieved of all capacitive charge by grounding
operation the conductors

Ans: A Ans: C
6269If an AC generator experiences voltage failure, 6270A wire is being used as a replacement having twice
the cause may be _____________. the length and one-half the cross-sectional area of the
original wire. The resistance of this new wire, when
compared to that of the original wire, is _____________.
A. an open in the field circuit A. four times as great
B. the brushes shifting out of the neutral plane B. twice as much
C. excessive locked-rotor current C. the same as the original resistance
D. a rotating slip ring D. one-half of the original resistance
Ans: A Ans: A
6271 An open occurring within the field rheostat of 6272 If three AC generators are operating in parallel,
an AC generator can be detected by short circuiting its and one of themwere to "pull out" of synchronism with
terminals and observing a ____________. the other two generators, the ____________.
A. negative deflection of the wattmeter pointer A. normally operating AC generators will vibrate severely
B. positive deflection of the wattmeter pointer B. AC generator pulling out of synchronism will vibrate
C. buildup of alternator voltage severely
D. low, but constant alternator voltage C. normally operating AC generators will overspeed and
unload
D. AC generator pulling out of synchronism will become
motorized
Ans: C Ans: B
6273 A loss of field excitation to an AC generator while 6274 An AC generator operating in parallel loses its
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operating in parallel will cause it to ____________. excitation without tripping the circuit breaker. This will
__________.
A. absorb more and more load due to decreased A. not affect the faulty generator due to the compensation
armature reaction of the other generators
B. lose its load due to the inherent speed droop B. cause the slip rings to melt
built into the governor
C. smoke and overload due to field flashover as C. cause a low voltage differential to develop between
residual field flux changes polarity the armature and the bus
D. lose its load, begin to motorize, trip out on

reverse power relay, and possibly overspeed D. cause high currents to be induced in the field windings
Ans: D Ans: D
6275 Etched or burned bands on the contact6276 If only one brush on a commutator is
faces of the brushes in a direct current sparking excessively, you should look for
generator can be caused by _____________.
____________.
A. high mica segments A. a high commutator bar
B. copper drag on the commutator B. copper imbedded in the brush
C. brushes improperly positioned C. a loose commutator bar
D. copper embedded in the brushes D. flux in the commutating zone
Ans: C Ans: B
6277 Which of the following statements describes6278 Diesel generators #1 and #2 are
the effects of ambient temperature on local operating in parallel at near full load
action within lead-acid storage batteries? capacity. Diesel generator #1 suddenly
trips out mechanically due to low lube oil
pressure. The reverse power relay
functions properly and trips generator #1
electrically off the boa
A. Increasing ambient temperature increases
local action. A. Start the emergency generator.
B. Increasing ambient temperature decreases B. Ascertain cause of the low lube oil
local action. pressure.
C. Ambient temperature has no effect on local C. Strip the board of all non-vital circuits.
action.
D. At 32°C all local action virtually ceases. D. Secure alarms, reset reverse power relay,
and restart #1 engine.
Ans: A Ans: C
6279 Which of the following losses is/are present6280 Upon failure of the normal power supply,
in every direct current generator armature? the emergency generator is placed on the
line by the _____________.
A. Winding copper loss A. bus tie feeder
B. Core eddy current loss B. automatic bus transfer device
C. Magnetic hysteresis loss C. line connection feeder
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D. All of the above. D. power failure alarm bus

Ans: D Ans: B
6281 Which of the spaces listed is defined as 6282 The source of emergency lighting and
a "location requiring an exceptional power at loss of normal ship's power on a
degree of protection" when considering cargo vessel should be obtained from the
the installation of shipboard electrical ______________.
equipment?
A. Machinery space A. emergency generator supply to the
emergency switchboard
B. Chart room B. emergency generator supply to the main
switchboard
C. Console room C. battery supply to the main switchboard
D. Accommodation space D. turbo generator supply to the emergency
switchboard
Ans: A Ans: A
6283 Which of the following statements6284 Which of the listed safety features should
represents the FIRST precaution to be taken be provided in small rooms or lockers
prior to working on any installed electrical where batteries are stored?
component?
A. Wear rubber gloves and boots. A. Installation of a fixed CO2 system.
B. Use only approved non conducting tools. B. An exhaust duct is to be provided and led
from within three inches of the deck.
C. Ground the case of the machine before C. Power ventilation is to be provided if
beginning any repairs. trickle charging is utilized.
D. Open the supply circuits and tag the D. An exhaust duct is to be provided and led
switches. from the top of the locker to the open air.
Ans: D Ans: D
6285 Which of the following precautions should 6286 Before any work on electrical or electronic
be taken when a blown fuse, rated at 10 equipment is performed, which of the
amperes, is replaced? following precautions should be carried
out?
A. Short out the fuse before removing it from A. De-energize the applicable switchboard
the circuit. bus.
B. Use needle-nose pliers to remove fuse from B. Bypass the interlocks.
the circuit.
C. Replace blown fuse with one of equal C. Secure and tag the supply circuit breaker
voltage and ampere capacity. in the open position.
D. Fuses of 10 ampere rating and less are D. Station a man at the circuit supply switch.
virtually harmless when energized and may
be handled freely.
Ans: C Ans: C
6287 Receptacle outlets aboard ship should be6288 Regulations require that an indicating light
designed so those mounted have at the propulsion control station will
_____________. operate if overloading or overheating
occurs in a _______________.
A. there must be a sufficient number of A. forced draft blower motor
receptacle outlets in the crew
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accommodations for an adequate level of

habitability
B. each receptacle outlet must be compatible B. steering gear motor
with the voltage and current of the circuit in
which it is installed
C. a receptacle outlet must not have any C. fuel pump motor
exposed parts with the plug opening
uncovered
D. all of the above D. condensate pump motor
Ans: D Ans: B
6289 According to Regulations , which of the6290 According to Regulations, the motor
following is an acceptable lining for battery controller for a submersible electric
trays containing alkaline batteries? motor driven bilge pump should be
installed _____________.
A. Brass A. in the shaft alley
B. Lead B. at the submersible bilge pump
C. Steel C. above the uppermost continuous deck
D. Zinc D. at the engine room emergency control
panel
Ans: C Ans: C
6291 In accordance with Regulations , a steering 6292 In accordance with Regulations , the
gear feeder circuit from the emergency capacity of each branch circuit providing
switchboard or alternate power supply must power to a fire detection or alarm system
have the capacity for continuous operation must not be less than what percent of the
of the rubber 15, side-side in not more than maximum load?
60 seconds for a period of
A. 1/4 hour A.0.5

B. 1/2 hour B.1
C. 1 hour C.1.25
D. 2 hours D.1.5
Ans: B Ans: C
6293 Regulations require the minimum number 6294 Regulations require overcurrent protection
of ships service generators for ocean for steering gear feeder circuits and shall
vessels to be _____________. be protected by _____________.
A. 1 A. circuit breaker with an instantaneous trip
only
B. 2 B. motor-running overcurrent protection only
C. 3 C. nonrenewable link cartridge fuse only
D. 4 D. renewable link cartridge fuse only
Ans: B Ans: A
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6295 When power ventilation is required in a 6296 Regulations require each motor controller
battery compartment, Regulations require to have a wiring diagram located
_____________. ____________.
A. the power ventilation system to be A. on the inside of the controller door
separate from ventilation systems for
other spaces
B. electric ventilation motors to be inside the B. in the engineering department office
vent duct
C. electric ventilation motors to be inside the C. in the spare parts locker
compartment
Ans: A Ans: A
6297 In accordance with Regulations , 6298 Regulations require that the emergency
receptacles for refrigerated containers lighting and power system
must ____________. _____________.
A. have a switch near the receptacles that A. emergency generator must be tested
disconnects all power to those receptacles under load before sailing
B. have a sign stating that the switch should be B. must be tested and inspected weekly and
opened before cables are disconnected the date recorded
from the receptacles
C. be designed for circuit breaking service C. batteries must be tested annually and the
date recorded
D. all of the above D. must be capable of sustaining the
emergency load for 48 hours
Ans: D Ans: B
6299 Regulations require emergency diesel 6300 Which of the following statements is a
engine starting systems to have sufficient Regulation concerning emergency
capacity to provide power for at least generator diesel engines?
____________.
A. three continuous starting sequences A. The fuel must have a flash point not less
than 24°C.
B. six consecutive cranking cycles B. Emergency diesel engines must be capable
of operating under full load in not less than
30 seconds after cranking.
C. nine repeated starts under load C. The starting battery must produce 12
consecutive cranking cycles.
D. Emergency diesel engines must operate
D. twelve cranking periods of 5 seconds
satisfactorily up to a 22.5° list.
Ans: B Ans: D
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Marine Electro Technology 1

MEO CLASS IV PART-B

1. Which of the following statements is true concerning a poly-phase synchronous

A. The motor is started as an induction motor.

B. Resistance is gradually added to the rotor circuit.

C. The starting current is held below the rated current.

D. The field winding is energized for starting purposes only.

3. Alternating current circuits develop resistance, inductance and capacitance. The

A. obtain the flexibility required for easy handling

B. reduce the overall weight of the wire run

C. reduce the number of supports needed for a horizontal overhead run

D. all of the above

5. Which of the following is having Di-Electric Constant 80?

A. Air B. water C. Mica D. Castor oil

6. Where a thermal-acting breaker is required to be used in an area of unusually high, low,

A. cylindrical spring on the contact arm

B. conical spring on the contact arm

C. second bimetal element

9. In a Transistor (If Multi choice add option A)

A. PNP and NPN are two basic types

A. Check for the isolation

B. Rotate the Coupling with your hand

14. Arrange the following in Increasing Order of their Doping Strength.

C. Be certain that the air is clean and as dry as possible.

D. Ensure that the fuse in the motor is removed

16. A molded-case breaker provides protection against short-circuits by using a/an

17. PN diode advantage over vacuum diode?

22. Time delayed or delayed action-type fuses are designed to _____________.

(A) Prevent grounds in branch circuits

(A) Tunnel diodes

(A) Felted asbestos sealed with varnish.

(A) Field strength varies directly with rotors lIp

(A) Copper and antimony

27. The apparent power in inductive circuit

A. Open the machine as both ends so as to allow the dust to escape

C. Be certain that air is clean and as dry as possible

D. Ensure that the fuse is removed

34. Which of the following capacitor is having highest dielectric constant?

C. Base separates, emitter, collector

B. There are no basic differences between the two systems.

82. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in____________.

(A) Slip rings

(A) amp-hour capacity

89. The rated temperature rise of an electric motor is the _____________.

(A) average temperature at any given latitude

91. Local action in a nickel-cadmium battery is offset by _____________.

reaction. These changes in armature reaction are compensated for by the

(A) governor speed droop setting

(A) slip rings and brushes

(A) can be reset to energize the circuit

(A) hydrogen chloride

102. A semiconductor that decreases in resistance with an increase in temperature is

103. The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in____________.

104. An operating characteristic appearing on the name plates of shipboard AC motors

107. Where a thermal-acting breaker is required to be used in an area of unusually

108. Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon controlled

109. The electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium battery is distilled water and

111. An accidental path of low resistance, allowing passage of abnormal amount of

112. A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the