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170 A battery is connected to a circuit containing three resistors in 3 12 volts
parallel The values of the three resistors are 2 ohms, 3 ohms,
and 6 ohms What is the voltage of the battery if the total circuit
current is 12 amps?
171 A breakable, mercury-filled thermometer should not be used in 1 severe sparking and explosions
a lead-acid battery to measure electrolyte temperature, as an
accidental breakage can cause
1 A bus disconnect link is used to isolate 2 the generator circuit breaker from the bus
2 A capacitor can be tested using a megohmmeter or an 3 immediately deflect to and remain at zero
ohmmeter If the meter is connected to a shorted capacitor, the
meter pointer should
526 A circuit breaker and a fuse have a basic similarity in that they 2 should open the circuit when overloaded
both
527 A circuit breaker differs from a fuse in that a circuit breaker 4 trips to break the circuit and may be reset
528 A circuit is protected from overheating by a/an 2 thermal overload relay
3 A circuit with a blown fuse would be described as a/an 2 open circuit
4 A common type of protective covering used on electrical 2 fibrous braid
conductors is
172 A constant output voltage from an AC generator is maintained 3 voltage regulator
by the
466 A contactor differs from a relay in that: 2 its contacts can interrupt large motor currents.
173 A DC ammeter is always connected 1 in series with a circuit
529 A delayed-action fuse is most frequently used in which of the 2 Motor circuit
listed circuits?
5 A device which can be used to check the calibration of a circuit 2 portable low voltage high current testing unit
breaker is a
6 A device which prints out a permanent record of the plant 4 data logger
operating conditions is known as the
7 A 'dielectric' is a/an 1 electrical insulator
174 A diesel driven emergency generator is prevented from being 1 an electrical interlock system
paralleled with the ship's service generators by
154 A direct current passing through a wire coiled around a soft 2 electromagnet
iron core is the description of a simple
530 A four-pole induction motor, operating on three-phase 60 cycle 3 1,750 RPM
current will operate at approximately
8 A fuse will "blow" if 3 the electrical current exceeds the rated value of
the fuse
9 A galvanometer is an instrument used to measure 3 very small amounts of current or voltage
175 A generator has been exposed to water and is being checked 3 test insulation values with a megger
for its safe operation Therefore, it is necessary to

176 A generator is prevented from becoming motorized by the use 2 reverse power relay
of a/an
10 A ground can be defined as an electrical connection between 3 metal framework
the wiring of a motor and its
11 A grounded switch or cable will be indicated by a 2 zero'
megohmmeter reading of
177 A hydrometer indicates specific gravity by comparing the 4 buoyancy of an object in water with the buoyancy
of the same object in the liquid being measured

467 A hydrometer is used to measure the 1 specific gravity of a battery electrolyte


178 A lead-acid battery cell sustaining a short circuit 3 will become excessively heated while being
charged
179 A lead-acid battery is considered fully charged when the 4 specific gravity of all cells reaches the correct
value and no longer increases over a period of 1
to 4 hours
180 A lead-acid battery may become hotter than normal during a 1 battery has a shorted cell
charge if the
181 A loss of field excitation to an AC generator while operating in 4 lose its load, begin to motorize, trip out on reverse
parallel will cause it to power relay, and possibly overspeed
468 A loud buzzing noise at the contacts of a magnetic controller 2 misalignment of the magnet faces
could indicate
469 A loud buzzing noise coming from the contacts in a magnetic 4 dirt on magnet faces
controller can be caused by
401 A loud buzzing noise in an AC controller is probably caused by 3 a broken shading coil

531 A low voltage source is being used for testing armature coils A 2 low or zero voltage reading, while the other coils
coil short circuit will be indicated by a will have higher readings
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470 A low-voltage protection circuit is used in electric motor 4 prevent the motor from restarting automatically on
starting equipment to restoration of voltage
12 A megohmmeter can be used to test for 1 an open field coil
13 A megohmmeter is connected to each end of an individual 3 good continuity
motor winding A low ohm reading indicates
14 A megohmmeter is used to measure 2 insulation resistance values
15 A multimeter may be damaged by taking a 1 voltage reading while in the ammeter mode
182 A nickel-cadmium battery is receiving a normal charge and 4 remain the same
gases freely The charging current should
155 A poorly made electrical connection: 4 all of these
183 A positive charge can: 4 both of the above
16 A replacement wire having twice the length and one-half the 1 four times that of the original wire
cross-sectional area of the original wire will have a resistance
that is
17 A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using 3 the ammeter in series and the voltmeter in parallel
the voltmeter/ammeter method Therefore, the meters should with the resistance
be connected with
18 A resistor placed in parallel to the output of a power supply 4 aids in output voltage regulation

184 A reverse-current relay will prevent AC generator motorization 4 tripping the generator circuit breaker
by
471 A semiconductor is a material with a 2 conductivity higher than a normal insulator
472 A semiconductor that decreases in resistance with an increase 2 thermistor
in temperature is known as a
532 A shore power circuit breaker should be closed only 4 when the ship's generators have been removed
from the bus
473 A silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) is a solid state device used 2 AC to DC and control relatively high load current
to change
533 A single-phase induction motor will only start if you spin the 4 running winding
rotor rapidly with the line switch closed After starting, its speed
fluctuates between very slow and half-speed The problem
probably lies in the
185 A slow continual loss of electrolyte level from one cell of a 1 a cracked casing
storage battery could be due to
474 A strain-relief device must be provided where a cord enters an 3 to prevent the cord from being pulled out of the
appliance. The purpose of this device is: appliance.
156 A switch would be classified as: 1 a control device
19 A switchboard ammeter indicates a reading slightly above 1 mechanical misalignment of the meter pointer
'zero' when the leads are disconnected, this is caused by
20 A switchboard for an AC electrical system requires the use of 1 Frequency meter.
which of the following devices?
21 A switchboard, for a AC electrical distribution system, will be 4 All of the above
provided with which of the following components?
402 A temperature instrumentation system for an engine room 3 The resistance bridge is said to be balanced when
console consists of a resistance temperature detector (RTD), a its output voltage is zero.
measuring bridge circuit, and a meter (or alarm circuit). Which
of the following statements is true concerning the measuring
bridge circuit?
186 A three-phase alternator operates at 450 volts with a 08 power 3 155.70 KW
factor If the ammeter indicates 250 amperes, what should be
the KW meter reading?
534 A three-phase, induction-type motor experiences an open in 2 Thermal overload relay
one phase Which of the listed automatic protective devices
will prevent the machine from being damaged?
535 A three-phase, squirrel cage, induction motor will run hot due 1 open stator coils
to
187 A transformer in an electric circuit serves to 3 increase or decrease circuit voltage as required

403 A tubular fuse should always be removed from a fuse panel 4 fuse pullers
with
188 A twelve volt lead-acid battery is constructed of 3 six cells
189 A vessel is equipped with two ship's service generators 2 400 kw
Generator #1 is rated at 900 kw and generator #2 is rated at
600 kw During parallel operation, with a hotel load of 1,000
kw, what should be the kw load on generator #2?
22 A wattmeter is used to determine 1 the power being consumed by electrical
equipment
404 Aboard ship, a grounded field coil in an AC motor can be 4 megohmmeter
determined by using a
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23 AC circuits develop resistance, inductance, and capacitance 1 ohms
The inductive reactance of a circuit is expressed in

536 AC circuits possess characteristics of resistance, inductance, 1 ohms


and capacitance The capacitive reactance of a circuit is
expressed in
24 AC voltmeters are generally calibrated to read the 3 RMS voltage
25 Accidental grounds in a shipboard electrical system must be 4 damage insulation and may cause outages
repaired as soon as possible as they will
607 Actionarea detectorului de "nivel minim ulei carter" din cadrul 2 va declansa o alarma optica si acustica
unei instalatii de semnalizare si protectie motor auxiliar va

608 Actionarea detectorului de "supratemperatura gaze evacuare" 1 va declansa o alarma optica si acustica
din cadrul unei instalatii de semnalizare si protectie motor
auxiliar va
654 Actionarea motoarelor electrice ale pompelor de combustibil, 2 sisteme de deconectare de la distanta
transfer ulei si separatoare trebuie sa fie dotate cu

190 After closing the circuit breaker to place two similar alternators 3 kilowatt load
in parallel, the NEXT step is to balance the
191 Air gap readings for electrical generating equipment should be 3 both I and II
taken periodicly This is to: I = determine the condition of the
bearings; II =prevent damage to the rotor and stator.

192 Air gap readings should be periodicly taken for electrical 4 tapered, long blade, feeler gage
generation equipment The best tool to use to take these
measurements is a
193 Air gap readings should be taken on electrical generation 2 II only
machinery periodicly to: I = determine the need for cleaning;
II =check the condition of the bearings.
194 Air gap readings should be taken periodicly on electrical 2 determine the condition of the bearings
generation equipment to
655 Alimentarea instalatiilor de automatizare necesare pornirii si 3 bateriile de acumulatori dedicate sau de pornire
functionarii generatorului de avarie se face din
656 Alimentarea sistemului de comanda la distanta a instalatiel de 2 din tablourile din compartimentul carmei, de
guvernare se face alimentare ale instalatiei
26 All electric cables passing through watertight bulkheads must 1 installed with watertight stuffing tubes
be
27 Alternating current circuits develop resistance, inductance and 3 henrys
capacitance The inductance of a coil is expressed in
28 An AC circuit has capacitance arranged in series If the line 1 line frequency
voltage remains constant, the capacitive reactance value can
be varied by changing the
195 An AC generator panel is fitted with both synchronizing lamps 2 the phase sequence is incorrect
and a synchroscope When the synchroscope pointer reaches
the noon position, one synchronizing light is bright and the
other is dark This means
196 An AC generator produces 60 Hz at 1800 RPM If the 2 increase to 61 Hz
generator speed is increased to 1830 RPM, the cycles will
29 An accidental path of low resistance, allowing passage of 2 short circuit
abnormal amount of current is known as a/an
30 An across-the-line starter is typically used for which of the 4 Full-voltage starting of motors
following applications?
537 An adjustable resistor, whose resistance can be changed 2 rheostat
without opening the circuit in which it is connected, is called a

405 An advantage of DC motors over AC motors is that they 4 offer a more effective means of controlling speed

197 An alternator switchboard has a synchroscope and 3 The frequency meter should be used to determine
synchronizing lamps If the synchroscope is broken, which of that the incoming alternator frequency is slightly
the steps listed is the most essential before an alternator can higher than the bus.
be paralleled with the bus?
31 An ammeter should be used to measure 3 current flow in a circuit
538 An electric heating element supplied with 120 volts draws 15 4 1800 watts
amps How much power will be consumed?
157 An electric toaster is rated for 220 V and 10 A Its power rating 1 2200 W
would be:
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32 An electrical component is connected across a 120 volt 60 2 0.60 amperes
hertz AC supply What is the current drawn by the component
if the impedance is 200 ohms?
406 An electrical connection between the wiring of an electric 2 ground
motor and its metal frame is known as a/an
539 An electrical device which employs a stationary armature and a 2 ship's service alternator
rotating electromagnetic field is used aboard ship as a

540 An electrical device which prevents an action from occurring 4 interlock


until all other required conditions are met is called a/an

475 An electromechanical relay is basically: 1 an electromagnet used to switch contacts.


33 An ohmmeter can be used to measure 3 circuit continuity
34 Any electric motor can be constructed to be 3 explosion proof
657 Arzatorul caldarinei asigura: 1 Pulverizarea combustibilului, debitul de aer
necesar arderii, initierea aprinderii si controlul
flacarei.
541 As a general rule, the first troubleshooting action to be taken in 2 test all fuses and measure the line voltage
checking faulty electric control devices is to
198 As a result of a mechanical malfunction in one of the ship's 2 Trip all nonvital distribution feeder circuit breakers,
service generators operating in parallel, you must secure that the malfunctioning generator's circuit breaker, and
generator In order to prevent a possible overload to the the prime mover throttle trip.
remaining generator, which of the following sequential courses
of actio
35 As shown in the illustration EL-0026, the symbol is used in 3 sustaining type push button with a mechanical
electrical drawings to designate a interlock
199 As shown in the illustration EL-0071, the dry-cell batteries are 2 series
connected in
36 As shown in the illustration EL-0079, the direction of electron 2 from terminal "A" to terminal "B"
flow through the component is
476 As shown in the illustration, "S" is the 4 stop button
200 As shown in the illustration, all 'MS' contacts are opened and 3 manual operation of the master switches
closed by means of
542 As shown in the illustration, what happens when "A" is closed, 3 "G" sounds an alarm and "F" illuminates.
"B" is in position "2" and component 'E2' burns out?

37 As shown in the illustration, which of the symbols represents a 1 A


normally closed electrical contact?
201 At high discharge rates, nickel-cadmium storage batteries are 3 can be charged and discharged many times
superior to lead-acid batteries because they without much damage
202 Attempting to parallel an AC generator which is out of phase 1 The breaker should trip.
with the bus will result in which of the following problems?

203 Automatic voltage regulators provided on switchboards 4 vary the field excitation to the generators
function to
609 Autonomia iluminatului de urgenta alimentat din baterii de 2 1/2 ora
acumulatori, considerat "sursa tranzitorie" este de minim
610 Autonomia iluminatului de urgenta alimentat din baterii de 2 0,03
acumulatori, se considera timpul de functionare astfel incat
tensiunea la bornele celui mai indepartat consumator sa nu
scada cu mai mult de
204 Batteries used for diesel engine starting should 2 be located as close as possible to the engine
205 Battery capacities are given in 4 ampere-hours
206 Battery charging rooms should be well ventilated because the 3 explosive gases
charging process produces
207 Before any work on electrical or electronic equipment is 3 Secure and tag the supply circuit breaker in the
performed, which of the following precautions should be open position.
carried out?
38 Before measuring an unknown resistance with an ohmmeter, 4 short the test leads and calibrate the meter
you should
208 Before reassembling any machinery, you should 3 clean any corroded surfaces and file all burrs
smooth
39 Before testing insulation with a megohmmeter, the windings of 1 static charge of the machine may give a false
large machines should be grounded for about 15 minutes just reading
prior to the test, because the
407 Before touching a small capacitor connected to a de-energized 4 short circuit the terminals to make sure that the
circuit, or even one that is completely disconnected, you capacitor is discharged
should
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543 Before working on an electric cargo winch master switch or 3 open the circuit breaker in the power supply and
controller, you should tag
611 Blocul de protectie a unui generator sincron asigura minim 3 scurtcircuit, suprasarcina, putere inversa
protectie la
612 Blocul de protectie a unui generator sincron naval se afla 1 sectia generatorului din TPD
instalat in
40 Burning of controller contacts, when opening, is prevented by 2 magnetic blowout coils

613 Capacitatea bateriei de acumulatori destinate pornirii diesel- 3 6 porniri


generatorului de avarie (DGA) trebue sa asigure
41 Capacitors are used on the output of the power supply in 1 filter out 'ripple'
today's consoles to
42 Capacitors can be used in electric distribution systems to 2 inductive loads
improve power factor This is accomplished by seesawing
energy between the capacitor and the
602 Care din consumatori este considerat neesential ? 4 tabloul instalatiei frigorifice de cambuza
614 Care dintre tipurile de retea este preferata la navele 1 radiala
comerciale ?
603 Care dintre urmatorii consumatori de curent continuu (C.C.) se 2 Iluminatul de urgenta
vor gasi pe nave cu sistemele de serviciu in curent alternativ
(C.A.)?
615 Care este abaterea maxima admisibila a tensiunii nominale ale 3 +/- 2,5%
unui generator sincron independent dotat cu regulator de
tensiune?
616 Care este echiparea uzuala a unui Tablou electric de legatura 3 aparat de conectare, aparat de inversare faze,
cu malul intr-o centrala electrica navala (CEN) in curent sinfazimetru, voltmetru cu comutator de faze,
alternativ trifazat (CAT) ? KWh
618 Care este numarul de bare dintr-un tablou principal de 2 3
distributie (TPD) al unei centrale electrice navale in Curent
Continuu?
617 Care este numarul de bare dintr-un teblou principal de 2 3
distributie (TPD) al unei centrale in Curent Alternativ Trifazat?

604 Care este raportul maxim dintre puterile nominale ale 2 3


transformatoarelor care functioneaza in paralel?
619 Care este tensiune unui element de acumulator acid cu Pb 1 2V

620 Care este tensiune unui element de acumulator alcalin Fe-Ni 4 1,2 V

605 Care este tensiunea maxima de alimentare pentru lampi 3 24v


portabile in locuri periculoase?
672 Care este timpul de functionare recomandat al unui motor 3 30 min
electric de actionare a unui vinci ancora, pe trapta a I-a?
621 Care sunt protectiile minime necesare motorului termic de 2 presiune minima ungere, temperatura maxima
actionare a generatorului de avarie racire, supraturatie
673 Care sunt protectiile specifice ale vinciului de ancora actionat 2 scurtcircuit, suprasarcina, tensiune minima, lipsa
electric operator, stop de avarie,
209 Caution must be exercised during the charging of lead-acid 2 hydrogen gas is being continuously liberated
storage batteries as
674 Ce reprezinta franarea in contracurent unui motor electric de 1 franarea prin inversarea sensului de rotatie.
c.a. ?
622 Ce rol are un corectorul de tensiune din cadrul unui regulator 1 Asigura o variatie de tensiune de maxim 2,5 %
de tensiune inductiv?
670 Ce se va intampla atunci cand bobina tranei electromagnetice 1 frana va bloca rotorul sub actiunea resoartelor
a unui vinci de marfa se va arde?
43 Cleaning of electrical insulation should be 3 determined by need and not the calendar
210 Common nickel-cadmium and nickel-iron storage batteries 4 alkaline secondary cells
utilize
477 Component "B" of section "I" shown in the illustration 3 small generator
represents a
44 Component F in the illustrated EL-0033 device is for 3 overload protection
408 Compressed air should not be used to clean motor controller 1 it may force metallic particles into coil insulation
equipment because
623 Conceptual, unde este amplasat tabloul de distributie pentru 2 Impreuna cu statia de incarcare
iluminatul de urgenta ?
624 Conditiile necesare pentru cuplarea unui generator sincron in 3 egalitatea tensiunilor, egalitatea frecventelor,
paralel la barele TPD sunt: aceiasi succesiune a fazelor, unghi zero intre
tensiunile de faza;
45 Copper is often used as an electrical conductor because it 3 is able to pass current with little opposition
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625 Cosfi metru indica: 2 Raportul dintre puterea activa si puterea aparenta

626 Cu ce aparate electromagnetice se poate realiza protectia la 1 releu de curent, temporizat


suprasarcina a unui generator sincron?
627 Cum controlam saptamanal rezistenta de izolatie a iluminatului 3 De la nivelul tabloul de incarcare/distributie cu
de urgenta ? aparatele dedicate
675 Cum se poate realizata ventilatia unui motor electric in curent 4 cu ventola cuplata la axul motorului
alternativ trifazat (CAT) , care actioneaza un mecanism de
punte ?
699 Cum se prefera a se realiza pornirea ventilatoarelor pentru 1 prin pornire directa.
magaziile de marfa?
678 Cum se prefera a se realizeaza protectia la suprasarcina a 2 prin sesizori de temperatura introdusi intre
unui motor electric ce actioneaza un vinci de ancora ? infasurarile motorului
628 Cum se realizeaza decuplarea consumatorilor neesentiali din 3 prin declansatoare ale intrerupatoarelor automate
cadrul unei centrale electrice navale (CEN) in curent alternativ
trifazat (CAT)?
676 Cum se realizeaza franarea dinamica a unui motor electric de 3 conectarea a doua faze la o sursa de c.c.
curent alternativ (c.a.) ?
677 Cum se realizeaza inversarea sensului de rotatie la un motor 1 schimbarea a doua faze intre ele.
electric asincron trifazat ?
679 Cum sunt notate, in unele standarde, capetele de inceput ale 2 U,V,W (1,2,3)
infasurarilor unui motor electric de curent alternativ trifazat (in
cutia de borne) ?
629 Cuplarea la barele tablou de distributie de avarie (TDA) a 3 actionarea confirmata a protectiei de suprasarcina
generatorului de avarie nu este conditionata de a DGA
630 Cuplarea tabloului electric de legatura cu malul la tabloul 3 starea intrerupatoarelor de cuplare la bare a
principal de distributie (TPD) este conditionata de generatoarelor
631 De ce acumulatorii acizi cu Pb este preferat in pornirea cu 3 Deoarece pot ceda instantaneu curenti mari
demaror electric a motoarelor termice ?
632 De ce acumulatorii alcalini sunt preferati in alimentarea 1 Deoarece uzual pot fii complet descarcati
circuitelor iluminatului de urgenta ?
633 De ce se prefera ca protectia la scurtcircuit a unei alimentari 1 Se poate regla corect nivelul de protectie
din tabloul principal de distributie (TPD) din cadrul unei
centrale electrice navale (CEN) in curent alternativ trifazat
(CAT) sa fie executata atat de intrerupator automat cat si de
sigurante fuzibile?
658 Dispozitivul auxiliar de actionare a carmei trebuie sa asigure 2 60 sec
bandarea de la 5° intr-un bord la 5° in celalalt bord in maxim

211 During discharge of a lead-acid storage battery, which of the 3 The acid becomes weaker.
following actions occurs?
46 During maintenance of circuit breakers, 3 inspect for wear and misalignment of main
contacts
544 During start-up of the circuit shown in the illustration EL-0081, 3 component "A" is shorted and therefore unable to
it is noted that the ends of component "C" alternately glow and produce the high voltage required to start the lamp
become dark without the tube illuminating The most probable
cause for this is that
212 During the charging process of storage batteries, the charging 3 highly explosive gases will otherwise accumulate
rooms should be well ventilated because
47 Electric cables are formed of stranded wire to 2 increase their flexibility
213 Electric circuits are protected against overloads and short 1 circuit breaker
circuits by means of a/an
214 Electric current is the flow of electrons through a conductor; 2 amperes
the rate of this flow is measured in
545 Electric strip heaters are used in motor controllers to 3 prevent condensation of moisture
546 Electrical circuits are protected against overheating by means 1 circuit breaker
of a/an
158 Electrical conductors: 3 complete the electron path from the source to the
load.
409 Electrical failures in motors are caused by the breakdown of 4 all of the above
insulation, which may be caused by
48 Electrical insulation is classed by the 4 temperature stability of the manufacturing
material(s)
547 Electrical leads and insulation on a motor should be painted 3 insulating varnish
with
49 Electrical power is expressed in 4 watts
410 Encrusted dirt accumulated inside a motor should be removed 1 fiber scraper
with a
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215 Equal power factors on paralleled AC generators are 1 voltage regulator
maintained by an automatic
216 Equalization of the power factors of two alternators operating in 2 automatically, by automatic voltage regulators
parallel is accomplished
634 Este recomandata functionarea in paralel a unui diesel- 3 Da - numai pentru transferul sarcinii
generator (DG) si generator pe ax ( G-ax) ?
548 Excessive heat in an operating motor controller can result 2 loose connections
from
549 Excessive humming of AC contactors may be caused by 3 a broken shading coil
50 External shunts are sometimes used with ammeters to 3 prevent damage to the meter movement from heat
generated by the shunt
478 For an electromechanical relay, the amount of voltage and 3 more than what is required to de-energize the coil
current required to energize the relay coil is:
411 For more complete vessel protection when using an impressed 4 straps connect the rudder with the hull and the
current cathodic system propeller shaft is grounded through a slip
ring/brush arrangement
51 Four lamps are connected in parallel in a single circuit If one of 3 burn with their original intensities
the lamp burns out, the others will
680 Frana electromagnetica a unui motor electric de actionare a 2 automat, blocand sarcina in caz de disparitie a
vinciului de marfa functioneaza tensiunii de alimentare a electomotorului
681 Franarea electromotorului de curent alternativ trifazat (C.A.T.) 2 frana electromagnetica
de actionare a vinciurilor de ancora este realizata prin :

217 From the standpoint of safety, you should never allow salt 2 the resulting gas is a respiratory irritant that can
water to enter a lead-acid storage battery or come in contact be fatal
with sulfuric acid because
52 Fuses are usually rated in 4 amps and volts
53 Grease coatings on electrical contact surfaces increase 3 clean dry cloth
contact resistance and should be removed with a/an
54 Grounds occurring in electrical machinery as a result of 4 all of the above
insulation failure may result from
635 Grupul de avarie trebuie sa functioneze independent minim 4 18 ore
55 Handheld phase sequence indicators are useful when 4 connecting shore power lines to the ship
56 Hand-portable phase sequence indicators should be used 2 preparing to make the shore power connection
when
550 Heat sinks are frequently used with 1 power transistors
57 How is a wattmeter electrically connected in a circuit? 3 In series-parallel
479 Humming or buzzing of electric contacts is a symptom of 1 low voltage on the operating coil
412 If 450 volts AC were measured across the load as shown in 3 open winding between 'X1' and 'X4'
the illustration it would indicate a/an
218 If a 6 volt battery were connected in series with a 24 volt 3 18 volts, positive on the 24 volt battery
battery by putting their negative terminals together, what
would be the result?
219 If a fuse of correct size and type blows frequently, 3 look for trouble within the circuit
480 If a magnetic controller relay fails to drop out when the coil 4 welded contacts
voltage is removed from the relay, the probable cause may be

413 If a small electric motor has been submerged in saltwater for a 2 rinse it with warm freshwater and bake it dry in an
short period of time, you should oven
414 If a small electric motor is imersed in salt water it should be I 3 both I and II
washed in fresh water II dried in an oven
220 If a transformer is connected to a DC source, the transformer 2 primary coil
will overload at the
58 If a voltage tester is being used to check for defective fuses in 3 A-D no voltage
the circuit, shown in the illustration EL-0062, which of the
readings will indicate that fuse #2 is open?
221 If air gap readings for an electical generating machine have 1 the bearings
changed significantly from the last reading, you should check

222 If an alternator is to be inactive for a considerable period of 3 The brushes should be lifted off the slip rings to
time, which of the following actions should be taken? prevent pitting of the metal by electrolytic action.

415 If an electric motor fails to start, you should FIRST check the 3 fuse or circuit breaker

481 If deck machinery is expected to be idle for an extended period 4 check run at regular intervals to insure correct
of time you should operation and to renew the internal coating of
lubrication
59 If fuse #1 shown in the illustration EL-0062 is defective, a 4 show a reading of zero volts
voltage tester connected across points "C" and "B" will
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60 If fuse 'F-1' in the illustrated schematic diagram opens, 3 the motor will not start
61 If many turns of an alternating current coil for a contactor 2 will probably burn out immediately
become short circuited, the coil
551 If power were lost to the winch shown in the illustration while in 4 remain stopped until the 'master switch' is
'second point hoist' the winch would stop When power is returned to 'off' closing the 'reset' contacts and
restored the winch would then moved to any 'run' position
482 If the approximate voltage to be measured in a circuit is not 4 use the highest voltage range on the voltmeter
known, you should
223 If the energy input is significantly reduced to the prime mover 3 begin to motorize and then trip out
of one shipboard alternator operating in parallel with others,
that alternator will
224 If the excitation is increased to one of two alternators operating 1 power factor will change in the lagging direction
in parallel, the
225 If the excitation of an alternator operating in parallel is 2 power factor will change in the leading direction
decreased below normal, its
416 If the illustrated EL-0007 motor fails to start and gives a loud 1 one of the phases to the motor is not energized
hum when the start button is pushed, the problem is because of an open motor lead
552 If the illustrated EL-0027 test is being performed to determine 2 winding is not grounded and you should continue
which winding is grounded and the light does not come on then on to the next winding until the light comes on
designating that winding as grounded

62 If the length of a wire is halved and the cross-sectional area is 1 quartered


doubled, the resistance will be
417 If the line voltage to the controller shown in the illustration is 3 440 volts
440 volts, what is applied across the control circuit?
418 If the motor fails to start and a voltmeter reading between 1 3 reset and determine the cause of the overload
and 6, as illustrated EL-0007, indicates line voltage, your next
step should be to
226 If the pointer of the synchroscope is rotating in the slow 2 loaded alternator is turning faster than the
direction when you are preparing to parallel two alternators, the incoming machine

419 If there is a reduction in the normally supplied frequency to a 1 run at a slower speed
120/240 volt, three-phase AC current motor from 60 hertz to 55
hertz, the motor would
227 If three AC generators are operating in parallel, and one of 2 AC generator pulling out of synchronism will
them were to "pull out" of synchronism with the other two vibrate severely
generators, the
228 If two AC generators have just been placed in parallel, the true 3 adjusting the governor control settings
power load is initially distributed evenly by
229 If violent gassing occurs when a lead-acid storage battery is 3 charging rate is too high
first placed on charge, the
420 Impressed current cathodic protection is used on vessels 3 sacrificial zincs
instead of
683 In multe scheme electrice de actionarea a vinciului de ancora,, 4 la descarcarea tensiunii autoinduse la
este un rezistor in paralel cu bobina franei electromagnetice La intreruperea alimentarii bobinei
ce foloseste acest montaj ?
230 In a 60 Hz AC system, the current will pass through one 4 .016 of a second
complete cycle in
159 In a basic electrical circuit, the part that stores electric energy 1 the load.
or changes it into other forms is:
421 In a cartridge-type fuse, the metal element is contained in a 3 fiber tube

63 In a simple series circuit, the entire source voltage will drop 4 an open circuit
across
64 In a three-phase circuit, the phase voltages are 1 120° apart
231 In a three-phase, open-delta connected transformer, the line 1 the phase current
current is equal to
553 In a three-phase, squirrel-cage type, induction motor the 2 application of a three-phase voltage supply to the
rotating magnetic field is established by the stator windings
682 In actionarea electrica a vinciului de ancora avem posibilitatea 1 cand se deterioreaza bobina franei
deblocarii manuale progresive a franei electromagnetice Cand electromagnetice
folosim scest dispozitiv ?
684 In actionarea electrica a vinciului de ancora exista posibilitatea 4 pe controler, printr-un buton cu revenire
anularii immediate a protectiei la suprasarcina. Cum se
realizeaza acest luctru?
685 In actionarea electrica a vinciului de ancora se prefera in 1 o bobina toroidala alimentata in CC
actionarea franei electromagnetice
422 In an AC generator, direct current from a separate source is 1 by means of slip rings and brushes
passed through the windings of the rotor
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232 In an AC generator, pitting of collector rings will cause: I = 4 neither I or II
sparking; II = chattering.
554 In an emergency, the fastest way to interrupt power and stop 2 winch operator to open the 'safe switch' at the
the winch shown in the illustration is for the 'master switch'
423 In an impressed current cathodic protection system, the anode 2 insulated from the hull and does not waste away
is
555 In an induction motor, rotor currents are circulated in the rotor 3 inductive reaction of the rotating stator field
by
659 In care din situatiile mentionate, instalatia de protectie si 1 Presiunea uleiului de ungere a motorului principal
semnalizere MP, declanseaza numai alarma optica si sonora? a scazut pana la valoarea minima treapta I-a.

660 In care situatiile mentionate, unele instalatii de protectie si 4 Presiunea uleiului de ungere a motorului principal
semnalizere MP, opreste automat motorului principal ? a scazut la valoare minima treapta a II-a..

661 In care situatiile mentionate, unele instalatii de protectie si 1 Temperatura uleiului de ungere a motorului
semnalizere MP, reduce automat turatia motorului principal ? principal a crescut pana la valoarea maxima,
treapta a-II-a.
686 In cazul actionarii electrice a vinciului de ancora avem 4 decupleaza linia de alimentare a releului de
posibilitatea opririi instalatiei in caz de pericol printr-n tensiune "nula"
intrerupator de pe controler, care
687 In cazul actionarii electrice a vinciului de ancora pentru a 3 se temporizeaza actionarea franei
preveni functionarea in contracurent (virare cu ancora "la pic") electromagnetice

688 In cazul aparitiei unei suprasarcini pe trapta a treia a actionarii 1 motorul electric trece pe o turatie inferioara de
unui vinci de ancora cu un motor asincron in trei trepte, cu putere sporita
rotorul in scurtcircuit
636 In cazul iesirii din parametri reglati, blocul de protectie a unui 4 decupleaza generatorul de la bare
generator sincron naval
637 In cazul iesirii din parametri reglati, blocul de protectie a unui 2 intrerupatorului automat de cuplare la bare al
generator sincron naval actioneaza asupra generatorului
689 In cazul unei actionari a vinciului de ancora cu un motor 3 pentru a putea trece de la un regim de turatie la
asincron in trei trepte, cu rotorul in scurtcircuit, se prefera altul fara a modifica cuplul electromagnetic
pentru primele doua trepte o infasurare triundgi-dubla stea. De
ce?
704 In cazul unei actionari a vinciului de ancora cu un motor 3 I + II
asincron in trei trepte, cu rotorul in scurtcircuit, treapta
(terptele) de lucru sunt considerate a fi :
690 In cazul unei actionari a vinciului de ancora cu un motor 2 blocheaza rotorul motorului
asincron in trepte, cu rotorul in scurtcircuit, frana
electromagnetica
691 In cazul unei actionari a vinciului de ancora cu un motor 3 marimea intrefierului ei
asincron in trepte, cu rotorul in scurtcircuit, frana
electromagnetica este actionata temporizat prin
692 In cazul unei actionari a vinciului de ancora cu un motor 2 pentru a reduce curentul prin bobina dupa ce
asincron in trepte, cu rotorul in scurtcircuit, frana armatura acesteia afost actionata
electromagnetica este alimentata printr-un circuit economizor.
De ce?
693 In cazul unei actionari a vinciului de ancora cu un motor 4 triunghi-dubla stea
asincron in trepte, cu rotorul in scurtcircuit, sunt preferate
infasurari
638 In conditii normale ale unei centrale electrice navale (CEN) in 1 TPD
curent alternativ trifazat (CAT) , tabloul de distributie de avarie
(TDA) este alimentat direct din
233 In electric circuit schematics, a transformer is represented by 1 A
which of the symbols shown in the illustration EL-0059?

556 In general, polyphase induction motors can be started on full 3 across-the-line starters
line voltage by means of
65 In order to increase its range of measurement, a resistance 1 DC voltmeter
would be placed in series with which of the following
instruments?
662 In regim normal de functionare, comanda de oprire a 1 Releul de presiune minima montat pe conducta de
compresorului instalatiei frigorifice este data direct de : aspiratie spre compresor.
234 In replacing a defective transformer with a new one, which of 2 The transformer connections must be made as
the following actions must be carried out to insure proper before with regard to the indicated polarity.
operation of the equipment it serves?
557 In the event of a power failure during cargo loading operations, 3 a spring set brake
the movement of an electric powered cargo winch will be
stopped by
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66 In the flow of one cycle of single phase AC current past any 2 two times
given point in a circuit, the maximum current peak occurs

424 In the illustration EL-0031, the component labeled "G" is 1 hard rubber, plastic or bituminous composition
67 In the illustration EL-0033 the component C is the 1 fixed contact
235 In the illustration EL-0039 circuit, A, B, C, and D are each 12 4 (+) 24 volts
volts What is the voltage of the lead connected to C and D
with respect to the lead connected to A and B?
236 In the illustration, "D" is the symbol for a/an 3 fuse
483 In the pitch control diagram shown in the illustration, what are 4 Both engines are on line, maneuvering mode is
the present plant operating conditions? selected and the engine room is in control.
237 In which section of the 24 VDC power supply circuit illustrated, 1 I
does the greatest change in voltage level take place when fed
from ships power
558 Incandescent lamps are classified according to 4 all of the above
694 Instalatia de detectare a incendiului prin prezenta fumului se 4 Opacitatea fumului
bazeaza pe :
695 Intrerupatorul automat din tabloul principal de distributie (TPD) 2 scurtcircuit
de alimentare a actionarii vinciului de ancora are protectii la

238 Kilowatt load is divided between two AC generators operating 1 adjusting the governor controls
in parallel by
639 La functionarea in paralel a doua generatoare sincrone de 2 reglaj incorect al regulatorului de tensiune
puteri egale observam o incarcare de puteri active egala dar o
incarcarea de curent de sarcina inegala Acest fapt se
datoreaza unui
640 La navele comerciale se prefera o retea radiala deoarece 4 se asigura o buna selectivitate a protectiilor
663 La scaderea presiunii uleiului de ungere a motorului principal 1 Semnalizarea acustica si optica
pana la limita minima treapta I- a, schema de protectie
executa:
68 Large cable sizes are formed as individual conductors that 1 obtain the flexibility required for easy handling
may be comprised of several smaller strands to
239 Local action in a dry-cell, or lead-acid storage battery is the 4 the battery becomes discharged without being
process whereby connected to a load
240 Local action in a nickel-cadmium battery is offset by 4 trickle charging
241 Loss of or weak residual magnetism in an alternator or 4 using a storage battery or battery charger to 'flash'
generator can be corrected for by the field
69 Magnet chatter or 'pumping' occurring in a magnetic contactor 3 chattering contacts on the control relay
can be caused by
484 Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together 4 low voltage on operating coil
during operating conditions as a result of
425 Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together 2 low contact pressure
during operation because of
559 Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together 2 low contact pressure
during operation due to
242 Maintenance of alkaline batteries should include 3 trickle charging
664 Masina carmei trebuie sa asigure bandarea de la 35° dintr-n 1 28 sec
bord la 30° in celalalt bord in maxim
243 Mercury filled thermometers should never be used to 1 severe sparking and explosions
determine the temperature of the battery electrolyte because
accidental breakage of the thermometer can cause

70 Most conducting materials such as copper, aluminum, iron, 1 increase in resistance with increased temperature
nickel, and tungsten
560 Most three-phase induction motors used for driving engine 2 across-the-line starters
room auxiliaries are started by
665 Motoarele electrice de actionare a carmei trebuie sa suporte 4 1,5
timp de un minut suprasarcini de
666 Motoarele electrice de forta ale unei masini de carma 1 doua sisteme de alimentare cu energie electrica
electrohidraulice au oblogatoriu
667 Motoarele electrice de forta ale unei masini de carma 3 scurtcircuit
electrohidraulice au protectii la
426 Motor controller or starter contacts may become pitted and 2 close slowly with light pressure
welded together if the contacts
561 Motor controllers are seldom troubled with grounds because 2 the contactors and relays are mounted on a
nonconducting panel
485 Motor drive systems are used: 4 all of these
427 Motor starter or controller contacts may become welded 4 close under excessive starting current
together if the contacts
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244 Motorization of an alternator is undesirable because 2 it puts an additional load on the bus
245 Nickel-cadmium storage batteries are superior to lead-acid 2 can remain idle and keep a full charge for a long
batteries because they time
696 O caracteristica ce apare pe placuta indicatoare (eticheta) unui 3 temperatura nominala
motor de curent alternativ este
641 O Centrala Electrica Navala include 3 sursele de energie electrica si tabloul principal de
distributie
246 On large generators, space heaters are used to 2 maintain rotor and stator winding temperatures
above the dew point to prevent the formation of
condensation
486 On tank vessels with an electrically-driven capstan, the motor 1 insulation resistance
should be meggered periodically to test
247 On the meter scale illustrated, while using the R X 1 scale, the 1 2.0 ohms
reading at "E" will be
248 One factor that determines the frequency of an alternator is 2 speed of the rotor
the
249 One horsepower is equal to 3 746 watts
697 Oprirea in caz de urgenta a electromotorului de actionare a 4 Intrerupator de avarie.
mecanismului de ridicare a barcii de salvare cu grui se face
prin :
698 Oprirea instalatii de guvernare in cazul unei suprasarcini la 4 Nu se face.
electromotorul de actionare se face prin:
642 Pe sectiunea din tabloul principal de distributie (TPD) a unui 2 un voltmetru dublu, un frecventmetru dublu, un
generator sincron din cadrul unei centrale electrice navale ampermetru de sarcina, un ampermetru de
(CEN) de curent alternativ trifazat (CAT) vom avea minim excitatie
urmatoarele aparate de masura:
668 Pe timpul executarii degivrarii in instalatia frigorifica, schema 1 Blocarea circuitului de aspiratie a compresorului,
electrica realizeaza: intreruperea alimentarii termostatelor si
intreruperea ventilatiei.
643 Pentru ca doua generatoare sincrone navale, actionate de 2 puterile lor sa nu difere mai mult cu 1/3
motoare auxiliare, sa poata functiona in paralel trebuie ca
644 Pentru ca doua generatoare sincrone navale, actionate de 4 sa existe o reactie inversa intre la nivelul
motoare auxiliare, sa poata functiona stabil in paralel, trebuie regulatoarelor de tensiune
ca
606 Pentru ce este important a se cunoaste tensiunea de 1 Pentru functionarea corecta in paralel
scurtcircuit a transformatoarelor ?
71 Periodic testing of circuit breakers is necessary to assure that 2 will continue to provide the original degree of
a correctly rated and properly installed unit protection
72 Possible phase relationships between voltage and current in 4 All of the above.
an alternating current circuit include which of the following
conditions?
645 Pot functiona in paralel un diesel-generator (DG) si un turbo- 2 Da - daca avem un sincro-repartitor de sarcina
generator ?
487 Power necessary to operate the horn shown in the illustration 2 is supplied from a 115 volt source

250 Power transformers are rated in 4 kilovoltamperes


251 Prior to closing the breaker when paralleling two AC 3 slightly greater than the line frequency
generators, the recommended practice is to have the
frequency of the incoming machine
252 Prior to starting an AC generator prime mover, the voltage 1 manual position
regulator cutout switch should be placed in the
253 Proper storage battery maintenance includes 1 keeping connections tight and casing surfaces
clean
254 Proper storage battery maintenance includes 4 applying petroleum jelly to connections to
minimize corrosion
700 Protectia la lipsa-tensiune sau lipsa-operator este realizata la 1 interblocaj la pornire
instalatiile de ridicat prin ?
701 Protectia la suprasarcina pentru actionarile electrice ale 4 termocontacte
vinciurilor de ancora se prefera a fi executate cu
428 Protection against sustained overloads occurring in molded- 2 thermal acting trip
case circuit breakers is provided by a/an
429 Reduced voltage applied to a motor during the starting period 2 lower the starting current and increase
will accelerating time
255 Regarding an AC generator connected to the main electrical 2 voltage regulator
bus; as the electric load and power factor vary, a
corresponding change is reflected in the generator armature
reaction These changes in armature reaction are
compensated for by the
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256 Regarding battery charging rooms, ventilation should be 3 at the highest point of the room
provided
488 Relays are primarily used to switch currents in the: 2 load circuit.
489 Relays with no contacts, which are switched entirely by 2 solid-state relays.
electronic devices, are called:
646 Releul de putere inversa: 4 Pastreaza functionarea masinii electrice ca
generator
73 Reversing the current flow through a coil will 4 reverse its two-pole field
702 Rolul controlerului la o instalatie de punte este : 4 Comutarea treptelor de viteza.
257 Routine maintenance of lead acid batteries should include 4 all of the above
430 Section II of the circuit shown in the illustration is the 3 rectifier
562 Section III of the circuit shown in the illustration is a 2 filter
703 Semnalizarea automata de incendiu a fost conceputa pentru a 1 Locul unde exisat incendiu.
detecta automat, la timp :
647 Separatoarele de bare se folosesc la 2 separarea pe sectiuni a barelor tabloului principal
de distributie
431 Since fuse elements are made of zinc or any alloy of tin and 2 lower than that of copper
lead, the melting point of the fuse element must be
648 Sincronoscopul este folosit la 1 Punerea in paralel a generatoarelor de CA
669 Sistemele de guvernare trebuie sa asigure un numar de 4 350 deplasari ale carmei pe ora
649 Sistemul de iluminat de urgenta alimentat din baterii de 1 atunci cand exista si DGA
acumulatori este considerat "sursa tranzitorie"
650 Sistemul trifazat cu nul izolat, folosit in centrale electrice 1 posibilitatea controlului permanent al rezistentei
navale (CEN) de curent alternativ trifazat (CAT), se justifica de izolatie
prin
563 Some large AC motors are equipped with with heaters These 3 either I or II
could be I resistance heaters bolted directly to the frame II
low voltage windings embedded in the motor windings

160 Technician A says that when taking measurements with a 4 neither Technician A nor Technician B
voltmeter and an ammeter, the meters are both connected into
the circuit in the same way Technician B says the voltmeter is
connected in series and the ammeter is connected in parallel
Who is correct?
74 The 24 volt DC bus on the emergency switchboard is used to 4 all of the above
supply power to the
564 The air gap in an induction motor should be periodically 1 rotor contact with the stator
checked with a feeler gage to prevent possible
565 The alarm system for an engine order telegraph uses small 4 not synchronized, current is flowing, and the
selsyn motors attached to the indicators The alarm sounds relays are closed
when the rotors are
432 The amount of current flow required for the cathodic protection 4 all of the above
of a vessel is dependent upon the
258 The amount of voltage induced in the windings of an AC 3 the strength of the magnetic field
generator depends mainly on
259 The apparent power in a purely inductive circuit is also known 4 reactive power
as
75 The basic measuring unit of inductance is the 4 henry
260 The basic operating principle of a transformer is attributed to 1 electromagnetic induction

490 The best way to test an incandescent lamp filament is: 2 to check it for continuity with an ohmmeter.
261 The capacity of a storage battery is measured in 2 ampere-hours
262 The charge of a lead-acid battery can be restored by 2 passing a direct electric current through the cell

263 The charge of a lead-acid battery is checked with a/an 2 hydrometer


264 The charging of lead-acid storage batteries will always result in 2 a dangerously explosive gas being liberated

76 The combined effect of inductive reactance, capacitive 3 impedance


reactance, and resistance in an AC series circuit is known as

491 The current drawn by a motor is: 4 both b and c


265 The cycles per second developed by the alternator aboard 1 the speed of the engine driving the alternator
your vessel is determined by
433 The device shown in the illustration EL-0083 is being used 1 in a step-down operation
434 The device that most commonly utilizes the principle of 2 transformer
electromagnetic induction is the
566 The devices marked "T" in the illustration are 3 timing relay components whose contacts open or
close depending on the setting of their pneumatic
adjustment
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492 The diagrams shown in the illustration represent a/an 4 sound powered telephone system
77 The 'dielectric constant' is a numerical value indicating the 4 dry air or a vacuum
effectiveness of a dielectric material in comparison to that of a
standard, which is
567 The difference between the synchronous speed of an induction 1 as a percent of synchronous speed
machine and its operating speed (slip) may be correctly
expressed
266 The division of kilowatt load between two paralleled alternators 2 load-speed characteristics of the governors
is determined by the
267 The division of the kilowatt load between two AC generators 4 prime mover governors
operating in parallel is controlled by the settings and
characteristics of the
268 The division of the reactive KVA load between paralleled AC 2 voltage regulators
generators is initiated by the
269 The dry-cell batteries, shown in the illustration EL-0070 are 3 parallel
connected in
270 The dry-cell batteries, when connected as shown in the 1 1.5 volts
illustration EL-0070, would produce
78 The electrical device shown in the illustration EL-0077 is a/an 4 potentiometer

79 The electrical diagram shown in the illustration EL-0021 shows 2 R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are connected in parallel

80 The electrical diagram shown in the illustration is used to 4 capacitive circuit


depict a/an
493 The electrical energy necessary to power a sound-powered 2 each station's hand-cranked generator
telephone's small vibrating bell is obtained from
494 The electrical energy necessary to transmit a person's voice 4 the speaker's voice
over a sound-powered telephone circuit is obtained from

81 The electrical schematic illustrated in figure A, EL0059, depicts 4 potential transformer


a/an
271 The electrolyte in a lead-acid storage battery consists of 3 sulfuric acid
distilled water and
272 The electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium battery is distilled 2 potassium hydroxide
water and
82 The existing resistance of a conductor is dependent upon its 4 material and temperature
length, cross-sectional area,
83 The final step in testing a circuit for a ground involves the use 1 zero'
of a megohmmeter A grounded switch or cable will be
indicated by a megohmmeter reading of
568 The first requirement for logical troubleshooting of any system 2 recognize normal operation
is the ability to
495 The fluorescent bulb produces light by: 3 means of an electron arc established between two
cathodes.
161 The force that causes the flow of electrons through a 3 the voltage.
conductor is known as:
273 The freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid 2 lower than in a discharged battery
battery will be
274 The frequency of an AC generator is adjusted by means of the 3 prime mover governor control

275 The frequency of an AC generator is controlled by the 2 governor


276 The frequency of an alternator at a given RPM is determined 2 number of magnetic poles
by the
277 The frequency of an alternator is controlled from the main 3 governor control
switchboard by adjusting the
278 The frequency output of an operating alternator is controlled 1 relative speed of the rotor poles
by the
279 The governor control switch of an alternator is moved to the 1 raise the no-load speed setting of the governor
'raise' position This action will
435 The greatest detrimental effect on idle electrical equipment, 2 absorption of moisture in the insulation
such as cargo pump motors, is the
569 The heaters for the winch circuit shown in the illustration are 1 a separate source
powered from
570 The heating of conductors as a result of resistance in a 2 line loss
distribution circuit causes a power loss expressed as
571 The heating of conductors as a result of resistance in a 2 line loss
distribution circuit causes a power loss expressed as
84 The illustrated circuit (EL-0024) is a 3 wheatstone bridge
85 The illustrated device is a 1 full wave bridge rectifier
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436 The illustrated EL-0024 circuit is a wheatstone bridge If the 1 the current through R1 - R2 is equal to the current
meter "G" reads 0 with the switch closed then through R3 - Rx
496 The illustrated EL-0024 circuits are used to measure 1 resistance
497 The instant-start fluorescent tube: 4 all of these
86 The insulation resistance of electric equipment and machinery 1 immediately after shutting down the machine
should be tested for the lowest normal insulation values

280 The joule is the base unit of: 4 both of the above
281 The kilowatt load can be adjusted on a paralleled generator by 2 governor control
using the
282 The KW load is evenly distributed between two alternators just 2 the governor settings
placed in parallel by adjusting
283 The load sharing characteristics of two diesel generators 4 speed droop settings
operating in parallel are mostly dependent on their governor

284 The main purpose of an electric space heater installed in a 2 prevent moisture from condensing in the windings
large AC generator is to when the machine is shutdown
162 The method used to produce electron emission in most 4 thermionic emission
vacuum tubes is known as
285 The most common type of AC service generator found aboard 4 armature, rotating electromagnetic field type
ship is the stationary
286 The most practical way to control the voltage output of an AC 3 strength of the rotating magnetic field
generator is to vary the
437 The motor starts when the start button in the illustration EL- 4 a faulty holding relay contact
0007 is pushed, but stops when the button is released the
trouble is
87 The multiple prefix 'giga' (G) means 3 billion (10 to the 9th power)
88 The multiple prefix 'kilo' means 1 thousand (10 to the 3rd power)
89 The multiple prefix 'mega' (M) means 2 million (10 to the 6th power)
90 The need for insulation cleaning may be determined by 1 visual inspection for dirt accumulation
287 The number of cells in a 12 volt lead-acid battery is 3 six cells
288 The open-circuit voltage of a fully charged lead-acid battery 3 2.0 volts
cell is
289 The opposition to the establishment of magnetic lines of force 2 reluctance
in a magnetic circuit is called the circuit's
91 The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 hertz, AC generator is 2 exciter output voltage
controlled by the
290 The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 Hz AC generator is 4 exciter output voltage
controlled by the
291 The output voltage of a three-phase alternator is regulated by 4 DC voltage to the field
the
438 The part of a fuse that melts and opens the circuit is made of 4 zinc or an alloy of tin and lead

92 The part of the shipboard electrical system used to control the 4 main switchboard
distribution of power to the branch circuits, is the
498 The 'pitch controller module' shown in the illustration is fed the 2 pitch feedback potentiometer'
actual pitch position of the propeller from the
499 The pitting of controller contacts can be caused by 2 insufficient contact pressure
292 The plates of a NiCd storage battery are made of 4 combinations of nickel powder and nickel &
cadmium salts
293 The power factor at which a paralleled AC generator operates 3 field excitation
is usually adjusted by the
294 The power factor of an AC generator operating singularly is 1 connected load
determined by the
439 The primary function of an electric motor is to 1 develop torque
572 The process, whereby electrons gain sufficient energy to be 3 thermionic emission
released from the surface of a thin, heated metal plate, is
known as
440 The proper way to apply plastic electrical tape to an electric 2 wind the tape so that each turn overlaps the turn
cable splice is to before it
295 The proper way to mix the electrolyte for a battery is to add 2 acid to distilled water

573 The purpose of a heat sink, as frequently used with transistors, 1 prevent excessive temperature rise
is to
500 The purpose of a magnetic relay is to 2 remotely open and close contacts
93 The purpose of a main switchboard circuit breaker's reverse- 3 prevent alternator motorization
power trip is to
94 The purpose of a short circuit forcing module (short time trip) 4 all of the above
installed in a branch line is to provide
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441 The purpose of an impressed current cathodic protection 1 prevent corrosion of the hull, propeller, rudder and
system aboard ship is to line shafting
296 The purpose of DC generator brushes is to 2 conduct electric current to an outside circuit
501 The purpose of overload protection on a motor is to protect: 1 the motor from sustained overcurrents.

574 The purpose of 'R6' in the winch circuit shown in the illustration 3 act as the armature dynamic braking load to assist
is to the winch in stopping
95 The purpose of the automatic bus transfer shown in the 2 provide emergency power to the lighting
illustration is to distribution panel
297 The purpose of the commutator and brushes on a DC 2 convert the alternating voltage generated within
generator is to the armature to a direct voltage
575 The purpose of the 'heater resistors' for the winch circuit 2 dispel moisture in the 'master switch' housing &
shown in the illustration is to control panel
298 The purpose of the reverse power relay, provided on a ship's 4 alternator motorization
service alternator panel, is to trip the circuit in the event of

576 The rate at which heat is produced in a direct current circuit is 2 I squared times R
equal to
577 The rated temperature rise of an electric motor is the 2 normal temperature rise above the standard
ambient temperature at rated load
299 The reactive power drawn by a motor from an AC generator is 1 used to establish the magnetic field of the motor
the power which is
300 The removal of paint from electrical equipment, such as 2 the paint dust is composed of abrasive and semi-
generators, should be cautiously undertaken because conducting materials which impair insulation

578 The 'reset' contacts of the master switch shown in the 3 low voltage protection
illustration provides the winch controller with
502 The resistance of a 200-W, 120-V incandescent lamp would 2 lower than that of a 40-W, 120-V incandescent
be: lamp.
96 The resistance of a conductor varies 1 directly as its length and inversely as its cross-
sectional area
97 The resistance of electric wire will decrease as its 2 cross-sectional area increases
579 The reversal of an AC, three-phase, induction motor is 3 interchanging any two of the three motor leads
accomplished by
580 The rotation of a three-phase induction motor can be reversed 1 interchanging any two of the three line leads to the
by stator
301 The RPM of an AC generator can be measured with a/an 3 vibrating reed meter
503 The schematic diagram shown in the illustration EL-0069 1 Bridge rectifier
represents which of the listed solid-state circuits?
504 The shipboard general alarm system must receive its main 1 a storage battery
source of power from
302 The specific gravity of the electrolyte in a lead-acid battery is 3 hydrometer
measured by a
303 The specific gravity of the electrolyte solution in a lead acid 4 gives an indication of the state of charge of the
battery battery
581 The speed of a multi-speed, squirrel-cage, induction motor 1 reconnecting stator windings for different numbers
operating in a fixed frequency system can be changed by of poles
582 The speed of a squirrel-cage induction motor is determined by 2 number of stator poles
the
442 The speed of a squirrel-cage motor is usually changed by 4 changing the number of connected poles in the
stator
583 The speed of a three-phase squirrel-cage induction-type motor 2 number of stator poles
operating in a fixed frequency system is varied by changing the

304 The standard method of controlling the output voltage of a 440 3 alternator field excitation
volt, 60 Hz, AC generator is accomplished by adjusting the

305 The standard procedure for maintaining the charge in an 1 continuously


emergency diesel starting battery is to trickle charge the
battery
306 The state of charge of a lead acid storage battery is best 3 specific gravity of the electrolyte
indicated by the
307 The state of charge of a lead-acid battery is best indicated by 3 electrolyte specific gravity
the
98 The sub-multiple prefix 'micro' (Greek letter 'mu') means 2 millionth (10 to the -6th power)
99 The sub-multiple prefix 'milli' (m) means 1 one thousandth (10 to the -3rd power)
100 The sub-multiple prefix 'nano' (n) means 3 billionth (10 to the -9th power)
101 The sub-multiple prefix 'pico' (p) means 4 trillionth (10 to the -12th power)
102 The symbol shown as figure "A" EL-0059 represents a/an 1 transformer
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584 The synchronous speed of an induction motor is the 2 speed of the rotating field
505 The timer element of a reverse power relay cannot be 1 the power flow is the same as the tripping
energized unless direction
585 The torque produced by a motor when its shaft will not turn, 1 locked-rotor torque
even though rated voltage is applied to the stator, is known as

103 The total power consumed in a parallel circuit is 3 the sum of the powers used in each individual
load
104 The total power used up in a series circuit is 2 the sum of the powers used in each load
105 The total resistance of a parallel circuit is always 2 smaller than that of the branch with the lowest
resistance
106 The total voltage of a series circuit is the 1 sum of the individual voltage drops
506 The transmit and receive elements of a sound-powered 1 identical and can be used for either function
telephone handset are
308 The true power indicated by a wattmeter depends on the 1 power factor of the load
current flow through the load, the magnitude of the potential
across the load, and the
443 The turns ratio of device "A" shown in the illustration EL-0082 3 220 volts
is four to one and all taps are evenly spaced. If 110 volts were
applied to terminals 'X1' and 'X3', what would be indicated
across 'H1' and 'H2'?
107 The unit 'hertz' is equivalent to 4 cycles per second
108 The unit of electrical resistance is the 4 ohm
163 The unit of measurement for the difference of potential 1 the volt
between two points is:
507 The use of four diodes, in a full-wave bridge rectifier circuit, will 1 provide unidirectional current to the load

309 The voltage developed by an AC generator is controlled by 3 DC excitation to the field


varying the
310 The voltage output of an AC generator is accurately controlled 3 varying the DC exciter voltage
by
444 The Wheatstone bridge is a precision measuring instrument 3 resistance
utilizing the principle of changes in
586 The winch shown in the illustration operates in any of the 1 Master switch contact 'MS3' may have defective
positions with the master switch in the 'lower' direction, but will springs.
not 'hoist' in any of the master switch hoist positions Which of
the listed faults could be the cause?
587 The winch shown in the illustration will not operate in any 2 resistor 'R8-A2' has an open
speed in the lowering direction and at an abnormal speed in
'first point hoist' The possible cause is that
311 Three 12 volt, lead-acid, batteries connected in series will 3 36 volts
develop
312 Three factors responsible for the change in voltage as load is 4 armature reactance voltage drop
applied to an AC generator are: 1) the drop in resistance in the
armature circuit, 2) the change in flux, and 3) the
445 Time delayed or delayed action-type fuses are designed to 3 permit momentary overloads without melting
109 To carry out an insulation resistance test, one terminal of the 3 frame of the machine
megohmmeter should be connected to the winding, with the
other terminal being connected to the
110 To check the three line fuses of a three-phase system 1 place the starter in the 'stop' position
consisting of a three-phase motor, you must
111 To determine if a stator coil is grounded, you should use a/an 4 megger

313 To determine the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium battery, 1 voltmeter


you would use a/an
314 To equalize the power factor of two alternators operating in 1 field excitation of both units is adjusted
parallel, the
315 To increase the frequency of an operating AC generator, you 4 increase the speed of the prime mover
should
112 To minimize magnetic field interaction between electrical 4 at right angles and as far as practicable from each
conductors in physical proximity, it is best to keep them other
316 To remove an alternator operating in parallel with another unit 4 remove the load from the outgoing alternator
from the main electrical bus, you must FIRST
446 To repair a small electrical motor that has been submerged in 1 wash it with fresh water and apply an external
saltwater, you should source of heat
113 To test fuses in an energized circuit, you should use a 3 voltmeter
317 To test the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium battery, you 2 voltmeter
should use a/an
318 Transformer cores are laminated to reduce 1 eddy currents
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319 Transformers are used onboard ships with AC generators to 4 permit higher voltage for electric motor operation
and low voltage for lighting circuits
320 Two AC generators are operating in parallel and both are 4 decrease the voltage of the generator with the
equipped with automatic voltage regulators While standing largest kvar while increasing the other generator
watch, one generator is noted as having a greater lagging kvar voltage
In order to equalize the kvars between the generators you
should
321 Two AC generators of the same capacity are operating in 2 maintain the frequency of the system
parallel One with a zero 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

588 Two contributors of electronic console failures are heat and 2 periodic changing or cleaning of console
vibration To combat some of their effects, preventive ventilation and control room air conditioning filters
maintenance procedures should include
705 Umiditatea, ca rezultat al condensarii, poate fii redusa, in 4 rezistente de incalzire montate in interior
interiorul unui controler al unui vinci de marfa prin
706 Un generator fara perii este destinat a functiona fara 4 toate cele nominate
651 Un grup diesel-generator (DG) portabil asezat pe punte si 2 Nu - deoarece alimenteza TPD si nu un grup de
cuplat la tabloul principal de distributie (TPD) prin tabloul consumatori dedicati
electric de legatura cu malul pate fi considerat o sursa de
energie electrica de avarie ?
707 Un indicator electric tahometric primeste semnalul de viteza al 1 un mic generator montat pe motorul termic
unui motor termic de la
708 Un motor electric de mica putere poate fi pornit cu un pornitor 3 direct

671 Un semiconductor a carui rezistenta electrica descreste odata 2 termistor


cu cresterea temperaturii este cunoscut sub numele de

709 Un shunt ampermetric este conectat in 1 serie cu sarcina si in paralel cu aparatul de


masura
710 Unde este amplasat intrerupatorul de de urgenta al unui grup 4 langa butonul de actionare.
barca salvare ?
322 Under normal conditions, storage batteries used for starting 1 Trickle charging
the emergency diesel generator are maintained in a charged
state by which of the following methods?
589 Under normal conditions, the speed of a two-speed squirrel 3 number of field poles
cage induction motor is changed by varying the
590 Under which of the listed conditions can the engine room 1 Any time it is deemed necessary.
retake the throttle control from the bridge?
323 Upon failure of the normal power supply, the emergency 2 automatic bus transfer device
generator is placed on the line by the
324 Upon failure of the normal power supply, the emergency 2 automatic bus transfer device
generator is placed on the line by the
652 Uzual, blocul de protectie a unui generator sincron actioneaza 2 bobina de minima tensiune
asupra intrerupatorului automat de cuplare la bare prin

653 Uzual, un intrerupator automat folosit la cuplarea unui 1 scurtcircuit si tensiune minima
generator sincron la barele TPD, are incorporat urmatoarele
protectii:
325 Violent gassing developed by a lead-acid battery during 4 charging rate is excessive
charging indicates that the
326 Violent gassing from a lead-acid battery while it is being 4 charging rate is too high
charged, indicates that the
327 Voltage failure of an AC generator may be caused by 1 failure of the exciter generator
328 Voltage generated by most AC generators is fed from the 4 direct connections from the stator
machine to the bus by means of
508 What are the plant conditions existing in the 'engine speed 4 The Engine Room is in control in the 'auto.
control' diagram shown in the illustration? maneuver' mode.
591 What is indicated by gradual blackening at the ends of 2 The tube is nearing the end of its useful life.
component "C" shown in the illustration?
114 What is represented by the electric symbol figure "D" in the 1 Fuse
illustration?
329 What is the approximate voltage per cell produced by the 2 1.35 volts
nickel-iron (Edison) battery?
330 What is the approximate voltage produced by a nickel- 1 1.25 volts
cadmium battery cell?
115 What is the direction of current through the load resistor in the 2 Always from the grounded end to point "Z".
circuit shown in the illustration?
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331 What is the maximum allowable primary current of a 2 KVA 2 4.5 amps
step-down transformer with a four to one turns ratio if
connected across a 440 volt line?
116 What is the power consumed by 'R2' in the circuit illustrated, if 1 16 watts
the supply is 24 volts and the resistance of R1 is 3 ohms, R2 is
4 ohms, and R3 is 5 ohms? (EL-0020)

117 What is the power consumed by 'R3' in the circuit illustrated if 2 20 watts
the supply is 24 volts and resistance of R1 is 3 ohms, R2 is 4
ohms, and R3 is 5 ohms? (EL-0020)
332 What is the total current in the illustrated EL-0021 circuit with a 4 6 amps
6 volt battery if the resistance of R1 is 2 ohms, R2 is 4 ohms,
and R3 is 4 ohms?
592 What power is consumed by a heating element using a current 4 2400 watts
of 20 amperes at 120 volts?
447 What precaution should be taken with a vessel's impressed 3 The unit should remain off for the specified
current cathodic protection system after a drydocking period amount of time so as not to disturb curing.
during which the hull has been painted?
448 What type of electric motor is commonly used to start small 2 series
auxiliary diesel engines?
333 What type of rotor is used in split-phase motors? 3 Squirrel-cage
334 What will be the frequency of a three-phase, six pole, AC 2 90 hertz
generator operating at 1800 revolutions per minute?
335 When a battery is continuously exposed to low temperatures, 3 keep the battery fully charged
the best procedure to keep it from freezing is to

336 When a lead-acid battery begins gassing freely while receiving 3 be decreased
a normal charge, the charging current should
337 When a lead-acid battery begins gassing freely while receiving 3 decreased
a normal charge, the charging current should be
118 When a megohmmeter is being used to test insulation 3 kicking slightly down scale as voltage is applied
resistance, current leakage along the surface of the insulation
is indicated by the megohmmeter's pointer
119 When a megohmmeter is used to test insulation, the gradual 4 the dielectric-absorption effect of the insulation
rise of the pointer reading as a result of continued cranking, is
caused by
120 When a megohmmeter is used to test the dielectric strength of 3 the capacitance of the circuit
wire insulation, the initial dip of the pointer toward 'zero' is
caused by
338 When a nickel-cadium battery begins gassing while connected 1 do nothing as this is a normal condition when
to the battery charging circuit, you should charging
121 When a solid-state component of an electronic circuit is 4 act as a heat sink
mounted to a metallic mass, the general purpose of that mass
is to
339 When a transformer is used to step down voltage, the low 4 the secondary coil
voltage winding is
340 When an alternator is to remain idle for even a few days 3 energize the heater circuit
509 When attempting to measure AC current with the device 4 unable to accurately measure AC current with this
shown and you are unsure of the range, the range switch device as illustrated
should be set to
122 When changing fuses, you should always 2 use a fuse puller
341 When charging a 100 amp-hour lead-acid battery, 3 the source of power for charging should be 2.5
volts per cell
342 When charging a nickel-cadmium battery, 3 the specific gravity of the electrolyte will be
unaffected by the state of charge
343 When charging lead-acid batteries, the charging rate should be 1 prevent damaging battery plates
reduced as the battery nears its full charge to
344 When charging lead-acid batteries, you should reduce the 1 prevent excessive gassing and overheating
charging rate as the battery nears its full charge capacity to

345 When checking the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte 4 warm temperatures will lower the specific gravity
with a hydrometer, you should be aware that of the electrolyte
346 When choosing a battery for a particular application, major 1 amp-hour capacity
consideration should be given to the battery's
347 When choosing a battery for a particular application, major 1 amp-hour capacity
consideration should be given to the battery's
348 When correcting specific gravity readings of a lead-acid battery 3 add 4 points for each 10° above 80°F
for existing temperature conditions, you should
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123 When electrical cables penetrate watertight bulkheads, 3 a watertight stuffing tube capable of accepting
packing should be employed
124 When insulation failure produces a low resistance current path 2 a short circuit
between two conductors, the resulting condition is known as

349 When lead-acid batteries are charging, they always give off 2 highly explosive
hydrogen gas that is
125 When maintenance personnel are working on electrical 4 person performing the repair
equipment, all supply switches should be secured in the open
position and tagged specifically by the
126 When measuring AC current flow, you must always connect 1 in series with the power source and load
the meter
350 When mixing electrolyte for a lead-acid storage battery, 4 always pour the acid into the water
351 When mixing electrolyte for a lead-acid storage battery, you 4 acid into distilled water in a glass container
should pour the
352 When mixing electrolyte, which of the following precautions 1 Add the acid to the water.
should always be observed?
353 When paralleled, AC generators must have the same 4 all of the above
354 When paralleling two AC generators, the frequency (cycles) of 3 slightly more than the frequency of the generator
the incoming generator, just prior to closing the circuit breaker, on the line
should be
355 When paralleling two AC generators, the frequency of the 3 slightly greater than the bus frequency
incoming machine immediately prior to closing its breaker
should be
356 When paralleling two AC generators, the frequency of the 3 slightly greater than the bus frequency
machine coming on-line, immediately prior to closing its
breaker, should be
357 When paralleling two AC generators, the synchroscope 3 oncoming generator
selector switch and frequency meter switch should be set up to
sense the frequency of the
358 When paralleling two alternators the synchronizing lamps grow 3 incoming alternator is in phase with the bus
dim and are totally darkened as the synchroscope pointer voltage
approaches the 0° position This indicates the
359 When paralleling two alternators using three synchronizing 1 frequency of the incoming generator is
lamps, the flickering of all three lamps becomes progressively approaching that of the bus
slower and slower This means the
360 When paralleling two alternators, the synchronizing lamps 3 synchroscope is defective or broken
remain lit as the synchroscope pointer approaches the 0° This
indicates the
127 When placed in a magnetic field, which of the materials listed 3 Soft iron
will maintain the highest permeability?
449 When power is restored after a complete power failure, a 3 restart automatically
steering gear pump motor will
450 When reading electrical motor controller diagrams, it helps to 2 current paths in the power circuit are drawn as
know that heavy lines and in control circuit as lighter lines

451 When removing ball or roller bearings from the shaft of a 3 wheel puller
motor, you should use a
128 When replacing fuses, always make sure 3 the fuse clips are straight, tight, and in good
contact
361 When securing an AC generator, you should FIRST 4 reduce the load on the unit
129 When shipboard electrical distribution circuits are connected in 4 decrease, causing an increase in the line current
parallel, additional parallel circuits will cause the total circuit
resistance to
362 When shore power is being connected to a ship in dry dock, 2 proper phase sequence must be established

452 When testing a capacitor with an analog type ohmmeter, a 3 the meter deflects to a low resistance value and
good capacitor will be indicated when slowly increases towards infinity
453 When testing for blown fuses in a three-phase supply circuit to 4 ensure the circuit is de-energized, and then use a
a motor, you should first continuity tester
593 When the control handle is in the 'off' position, the solenoid 4 de-energized and the brake is set by a spring
actuated brake of the electric winch is
130 When the current flow through a copper wire increases, its 3 temperature will increase
363 When the electrolyte level of a lead-acid storage battery has 1 distilled water only
decreased due to normal evaporation, the level should be
reestablished by adding
454 When the motor shown in the illustration EL-0010 is running 4 Contacts "M" and 'CR' will open.
and the stop button is pushed, which of the following
statements will hold true?
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594 When the operating handle is in the 'off' position, which 4 MS-3, 7 & Reset'
master switch contacts for the winch shown in the illustration
are closed?
455 When troubleshooting a console circuit card which is 3 de-energize and pull the card to visually inspect
suspected of being faulty, the first step would be to for burned components
364 When troubleshooting a lead-acid storage battery, a weak or 1 measuring and comparing all cells' specific gravity
dead cell is best detected by
365 When troubleshooting an alkaline storage battery a weak or 3 testing each cell with a voltmeter
dead cell is best located by
164 When troubleshooting electronic equipment, you should use a 4 so as not to load down the circuit and obtain
high impedance multimeter erroneous voltage readings
366 When two AC generators are being paralleled, the breaker 3 fast' direction, just before the 12 o'clock position
should be closed with the synchroscope pointer rotating in the

131 When using a megohmmeter to test insulation, good insulation 2 a downward dip followed by a gradual climb to the
will be indicated by true resistance value
595 When you are making a high potential test on a piece of 2 bad insulation
repaired electrical machinery, a rise in leakage current
indicates
367 When you check the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte 3 a hydrometer reading is inaccurate if taken
with a hydrometer, it should be kept in mind that immediately after water is added to the cell

132 Where a thermal-acting breaker is required to be used in an 3 second bimetal element


area of unusually high, low, or constantly fluctuating
temperatures, an ambient compensating element must be
used This element consists of a
456 Which component of the circuit shown in the illustration EL- 1 A
0081 is the ballast?
596 Which component of the circuit shown in the illustration is the 3 C
lamp?
133 Which component will stop the motor shown in the illustration 2 "G"
in case of an overload in the control circuit?
597 Which of the damages listed can occur to the components of a 4 Rapid corrosion of switch components.
winch master control switch, if the cover gasket becomes
deteriorated?
368 Which of the devices listed is indicated by the symbols lettered 1 Diodes
"A" to "F", shown in the illustration?
369 Which of the devices shown in the illustration automatically 4 Contact 'CR1D'
prevents the simultaneous operation of the windlass from both
master switches?
457 Which of the following actions must be carried out before a 2 The starter must be placed in the STOP position
voltage tester can be used to test the three line fuses to a to stop the motor.
three-phase motor?
370 Which of the following actions must be carried out prior to 1 Increase the alternator voltage.
closing the alternator circuit breaker according to the graph
shown in the illustration?
371 Which of the following activities occurs during the charging 1 The specific gravity of the acid increases.
process of a lead-acid storage battery?
510 Which of the following applies to stopping a motor by 3 plugging
electronically reversing the motor while it is still running in the
forward direction?
134 Which of the following characteristics is most critical in 3 current rating
determining the size of the cable to be used in a particular
circuit?
372 Which of the following components are used to convert 2 Commutator and brushes
alternating current produced in the generator windings to direct
current?
135 Which of the following conditions can lead to the failure of a 4 All of the above
resistor?
373 Which of the following conditions indicates that a lead-acid 4 Excessively high temperatures and gassing rates.
battery is being charged too rapidly?
511 Which of the following devices are protected from being 1 Alternators
motorized by a reverse-power relay?
374 Which of the following devices should be used to measure the 2 Alcohol thermometer
temperature of a battery electrolyte?
136 Which of the following electric motors would be the safest and 4 Watertight motors
most reliable to use on the main deck of a vessel in foul
weather conditions?
165 Which of the following is an example of a load? 2 a hair dryer
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166 Which of the following is an example of a voltage source? 1 a battery
167 Which of the following is classified as a protective device? 4 both b and c
512 Which of the following is designed to provide machine 3 low-voltage protection
operation protection by requiring the motor to be restarted after
a power failure?
513 Which of the following is not a characteristic of AC motors? 1 high torque at low speed

514 Which of the following is not a common application for a relay? 1 change alternating current to direct current

515 Which of the following is not an advantage of fluorescent 1 lower initial cost
lamps over the incandescent types?
516 Which of the following is not an advantage of high-intensity 1 They operate at low current.
discharge lamps?
375 Which of the following losses is/are present in every direct 4 All of the above.
current generator armature?
137 Which of the following materials is a good electrical insulator? 1 wood

138 Which of the following precautions should be taken when a 3 Replace blown fuse with one of equal voltage and
blown fuse, rated at 10 amperes, is replaced? ampere capacity.
376 Which of the following problems is indicated if a lead-acid 4 An excessive charging rate is being applied to the
battery begins to gas violently when it is first placed on battery.
charge?
458 Which of the following procedures should be used to maintain 4 Space heaters should be used to prevent
a large electric motor during periods of inactivity? condensation of moisture.
139 Which of the following represents a characteristic of an 1 Accidental contact between one line and ground
ungrounded electrical distribution system? does not cause an outage.
598 Which of the following represents the accepted method of 3 Using a vacuum cleaner to remove debris from
cleaning dust and foreign particles from electrical equipment the components.
while limiting damage to electric components?
377 Which of the following statements about a three-phase wye 3 The line voltage is 1.73 times the phase voltage.
connection is correct?
168 Which of the following statements concerning analog and 1 The variables in digital systems are fixed
digital devices are correct? quantities, and the variables in analog systems
are continuous quantities.
140 Which of the following statements concerning electrical cables 1 Where they pass through watertight bulkheads,
is correct? they should be fitted with watertight stuffing boxes.

378 Which of the following statements concerning nickel-cadmium 3 Nickel-cadmium batteries can be stored for a long
batteries is true? time and still keep a full charge without additional
charging.
517 Which of the following statements concerning the maintenance 2 They should be filed with a fine-cut file when
of solid-silver contacts in relays and auxiliary control circuits is projections extend beyond the contact surface.
correct?
379 Which of the following statements concerning the specific 2 The specific gravity reading is lowered when the
gravity of a battery electrolyte is true? electrolyte is heated.
599 Which of the following statements describes the significance of 2 Increased ambient temperature decreases the
ambient temperature in relation to the service life of electronic service life of electronic components.
components?
141 Which of the following statements is correct for the illustrated 1 R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are connected in series.
circuit EL-0020?
380 Which of the following statements is true concerning a 3 Voltage decreases as current increases.
stepdown transformer in an operating AC power circuit?
381 Which of the following statements is true concerning all three- 1 Each has three separate but identical armature
phase alternators? windings acted on by one system of rotating
magnets.
142 Which of the following statements is true concerning the 4 Delicate parts should be cleaned with a brush and
cleaning of electrical contacts? an approved safety solvent.
459 Which of the following statements is true concerning the 1 Rotor slip is dependent upon the motor load.
operating characteristics of a squirrel-cage motor?
382 Which of the following statements is true concerning the 1 The cycles per second of each alternator are the
operation of two alternators in parallel? same.
143 Which of the following statements is true if a 100 watt lamp and 4 The 75 watt lamp will have a higher resistance.
a 75 watt lamp are connected in parallel across a 100 volt
power supply?
144 Which of the following statements regarding the use of a 1 It must be connected in series with the circuit.
current measuring instrument is correct?
518 Which of the following statements represents an application of 1 To provide DC power for a main propulsion motor.
a silicon controlled rectifier?
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145 Which of the following statements represents the action of a 2 The meter pointer should first swing quickly to
megohmmeter when testing a small capacitor in good zero and then gradually move up the scale as the
condition? capacitor charges.
146 Which of the following statements represents the FIRST 4 Open the supply circuits and tag the switches.
precaution to be taken prior to working on any installed
electrical component?
519 Which of the following statements represents the important 1 Be certain that the replacement diode is the same
factor that must be considered when replacing a faulty diode in polarity as the one removed.
the exciter rectifier assembly?
520 Which of the following statements represents the main 3 Contactors can handle heavier loads than relays.
difference between a relay and a contactor?
383 Which of the following temperatures represents the maximum 2 125°F
allowable temperature for the electrolyte of a lead-acid battery?

460 Which of the illustrations listed below is representative of a 2 EL-007


motor controller's 'schematic' or 'elementary' diagram?
461 Which of the instruments listed could be use to locate a 3 Megohmmeter
grounded field coil in a synchronous motor?
147 Which of the instruments listed is used to check insulation 2 Megohmmeter
resistance?
148 Which of the instruments listed should always be connected in 1 Ammeter
series with a circuit?
384 Which of the listed battery charging circuits is used to maintain 3 Trickle charging circuit
a wet-cell, lead-acid, storage battery in a fully charged state
during long periods of disuse?
521 Which of the listed conditions describes the effect on intrinsic 2 Conductivity will increase
semiconductor operation as a result of a temperature
increase?
600 Which of the listed conditions occur when selection is made for 4 Master switch contacts "3","4", "6", "8", and "9"
'third point hoist' on the winch shown in the illustration? close.

169 Which of the listed devices is used to measure pressure and 1 Transducer
convert it to an electrical signal?
385 Which of the listed figures shown in the illustration EL-0084 3 C
represents devices connected in a three-phase delta-wye
arrangement?
386 Which of the listed forms of water should be added to a lead- 3 distilled water
acid battery?
522 Which of the listed precautions should be observed before 2 Disconnect the motor from the power source.
spraying liquid solvent on the insulation of an electric motor?

462 Which of the listed precautions should be taken when cleaning 4 All of the above.
the internals of a motor with compressed air?
387 Which of the listed ranges represents specific gravity corrected 3 1.280 to 1.300
for temperature for the electrolyte of a fully charged portable
lead-acid battery?
388 Which of the listed safety features should be provided in small 4 An exhaust duct is to be provided and led from the
rooms or lockers where batteries are stored? top of the locker to the open air.
149 Which of the listed sections of an emergency switchboard is 4 The 24 volt DC bus
used to supply power for alarm signals under emergency
conditions?
463 Which of the listed types of motor controllers and starters is 3 Autotransformer
illustrated?
150 Which of the meters listed should only be used after a circuit 4 Ohmmeter
has been electrically disconnected?
523 Which of the motors for the devices listed below is fitted with 3 Winch
an instantaneous overload relay?
389 Which of the problems listed will occur if a lead-acid battery is 1 The battery may be unable to accept a full charge.
allowed to remain in a discharged condition for a long period of
time?
390 Which of the processes listed occurs during the charging of a 2 Positive plates change to lead peroxide.
lead-acid storage battery?
524 Which of the referenced waveshapes would appear at point 1 A
"X" of the circuit shown in the illustration?
151 Which of the spaces listed is defined as a 'location requiring an 1 Machinery space
exceptional degree of protection' when considering the
installation of shipboard electrical equipment?
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152 Which of the substances listed can be used to shield sensitive 4 Permeable iron
equipment from static magnetic fields?
391 Which of the substances listed should be applied to battery 4 Petroleum jelly
terminals to help prevent corrosion?
392 Which of the synchroscope illustrations depicts the appropriate 4 D
direction of rotation and position for closing the circuit breaker
when paralleling AC generators?
525 Which of the wave forms shown in the illustration will be 2 B
produced when the circuit is in use?
464 Which section of the circuit shown in the illustration changes 2 II
AC to DC?
601 Which two components, shown in the illustration, acting 2 "E" and "I"
together will disconnect the motor from the line in case of a
sustained motor overload?
393 While paralleling two (2) AC generators using synchronizing 4 in phase
lamps only, both lamps will go dark when the generators are

465 While troubleshooting a circuit in an engine room central 3 Resistor's circuit must be de-energized and at
control console, a resistor is suspected of being faulty. Which least one end of the component isolated.
of the following precautions must be observed if an ohmmeter
is to be used to check its value?
394 Why is it desirable to operate paralleled AC generators at the 1 Circulating currents are kept to a minimum.
same power factor?
153 With both ends of a three conductor cable disconnected and 1 continuity
arranged without the conductors touching each other, an
ohmmeter reading of 'zero' ohms between the ends of one
conductor would indicate
395 You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the 2 lower than the bus frequency
synchroscope pointer is revolving in the slow direction This
indicates that the frequency of the incoming machine is
396 You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the 3 close the circuit breaker when the synchroscope
synchroscope pointer is revolving slowly in the fast direction pointer approaches the 0° position
You should
397 You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the 3 a hazardous condition will be created by the cross
synchroscope pointer stops at a position other than 0° If you current between the machines
close the circuit breaker at this moment
398 You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the 1 the frequency of the incoming machine is the
synchroscope pointer stops at a position other than 0° prior to same as the bus frequency
closing the circuit breaker This indicates
399 You are attempting to parallel two AC generators, and the 1 higher than the bus frequency
synchroscope pointer is revolving fast in the clockwise
direction This indicates that the frequency of the incoming
machine is
400 You are paralleling two alternators The synchronizing lamps 2 circuit breaker can be closed
grow dim and are totally darkened as the synchroscope pointer
approaches the 0° position This indicates that the

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