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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
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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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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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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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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620 Care este tensiune unui element de acumulator alcalin Fe-Ni 4 1,2 V
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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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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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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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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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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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
79 The electrical diagram shown in the illustration EL-0021 shows 2 R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are connected in parallel
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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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
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
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
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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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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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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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
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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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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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