Wrong answer summary

Installation: Team Ship Crew MDB CES version: CES 6.0.1

Name: RALIF CHAMMATOV Test date: 20.08.2019
User ID: Test type: STCW
Time used: 75
Nationality: Lithuania Department: Engine
Academy: Level: Management
Batch: Propulsion: Medium speed
Show only wrong answers with negative score: No
Questions not answered, not listed below: 0

Question asked (BWj0uFII):

What should be the status of the suction and discharge valves when starting a centrifugal
pump?
Selected answer (score 0):
Both valves closed
Correct answer:
Suction valve open and discharge valve closed

Question asked (OXrY#TLL):

The image shows an indicator diagram taken from a diesel engine cylinder. Which of the
following options is the action most likely to identify the fault.?
Selected answer (score 0):
Check the exhaust valve.
Correct answer:
Check if the fuel pump injection is too early, or fuel pump lead is too great, for that
cylinder.

Question asked (RNSdR3pd):

The pressure in the fresh water cooling system for a diesel engine is fluctuating while the
engine is running. When the engine is stopped the pressure is steady. What is the likely
cause of this problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
The fresh water circulating pump is damaged.
Correct answer:
The engine has a cracked cylinder liner or cylinder cover.

Question asked (EjqqFXjk):

Who is responsible for maintaining the vessel's structural strength?
Selected answer (score 0):
The management company.
Correct answer:
The master.

Question asked (em7LFDWQ):

How long after starting a refrigeration compressor should the oil separator return valve be
opened?
Selected answer (score 0):
It should be opened before start up.

Page 1/9
 Wrong answer summary
Correct answer:
It should be opened once the oil separator unit has warmed up.

Question asked (liS26aav):

A diesel engine is operating with retarded fuel timing resulting in increased exhaust gas
temperatures. How would you expect this to affect the turbocharger?
Selected answer (score 0):
Reduced air and gas temperature after turbocharger.
Correct answer:
Increased turbocharger revolutions.

Question asked (UyCVm#R7):

This circuit shown is a logic gate with two 'high' input signals, A and B, and one output
signal Q. Which type of logic function does the gate provide?
Selected answer (score 0):
NOR gate
Correct answer:
OR gate

Question asked (rzOA0vzF):

Which of the following requirements regarding on board stability data corresponds to
present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.1)
Selected answer (score 0):
Drawings and caculations documenting the stability of the ship, both in intact and all
possible damage condition.
Correct answer:
A calculation example showing the use of "KG" limitation curves.

Question asked (ASD3BRRF):

The HP discharge valves of a 2 stage air compressor suffer from build up of carbon
deposits even though the correct maintenance is carried out on them. What is the most
likely cause of this problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Ineffective air intake filter.
Correct answer:
Worn scraper and piston rings.

Question asked (aBMD9dwy):

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

Question asked (hB8LTVUd):

Where is OPA-90 applicable?
Selected answer (score 0):
Within US waters

Page 2/9
 Wrong answer summary
Correct answer:
Within 200 nm of US waters including Guam, Hawaii, Alaska and San Juan

Question asked (QGoiqBhP):

What is the top priority if an incident occurs in US waters (OPA-90)
Selected answer (score 0):
Prevention of oil pollution
Correct answer:
Safety of ship and crew

Question asked (y#8WAO52):

Electric arc welding is to be carried out in the machinery spaces other than the workshop.
Which of the alternatives below would be the preferred method for the connection of the
"return" cable to the welding set?
Selected answer (score 0):
Have a short length of cable permanently connected to the ships structure close to the
welding set.
Correct answer:
Use a "go and return" system with the return cable connected directly from the welding
set to the work piece if possible.

Question asked (AAIKMOAx):

In what language/languages must the fire control plans or booklets (or copies of these) be
written?
Selected answer (score 0):
In the English language
Correct answer:
In the Flag State official language with copies in English or French

Question asked (qmQrWjpA):

What is the period of validity of the Safety Management Certificate
Selected answer (score 0):
1 Year
Correct answer:
5 years

Question asked (r1AxSvPX):

During abandon ship exercise, what life-saving equipment must be demonstrated?
Selected answer (score 0):
Location of immersion suits and thermal protective aids
Correct answer:
Wearing and fastening of lifejackets and associated equipment

Question asked (uTV3x1y2):

Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving
appliances correspond to present regulations?

Page 3/9
 Wrong answer summary
Selected answer (score 0):
Maintenance and repair of all the life-saving equipments will be carried out ashore in work
shop only
Correct answer:
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the
regulations shall be provided

Question asked (Rz2crC$5):

Who is the leader of the lifeboat drill (abandon ship drill)?
Selected answer (score 0):
Sen.Off.Deck.
Correct answer:
The appointed lifeboat commander.

Question asked (1fvKV1Tu):

The picture shows the component parts of a fluorescent light (items 10 to 14) above a
circuit diagram (items 1 to 9). Between which terminals of the circuit should the ballast (or
choke) be connected?
Selected answer (score 0):
5 and 6
Correct answer:
1 and 9

Question asked (bFZOY0fo):

What should be the healthy continuity resistance of a 220V, 2.2kW,10A heating element,
when checked near to it's rated operating temperature?
Selected answer (score 0):
0.1 Ohms
Correct answer:
22 Ohms

Question asked (J5CvIGhL):

A galley hot plate uses a Nichrome / Magnesium Oxide heating element and is to be
tested before being put into service for the first time. An insulation resistance test yields a
reading of 0.3 M Ohm. Which action should be taken?
Selected answer (score 0):
Wash the element in a degreasing agent. Then retest and if ok put it into service.
Correct answer:
Apply reduced voltage to the element for a few minutes. Then retest and if ok put into
service.

Question asked (vkHaz6G8):

When there is a need to interrupt current flow in a high voltage system it may be very
difficult to quench the electrical arc which is generated at the circuit breaker contacts.
Which of the following arcing media is commonly found in high voltage marine
switchgear?
Selected answer (score 0):
Water
Correct answer:
Vacuum

Page 4/9
 Wrong answer summary

Question asked (JGDFpCPm):

When planning bunkering operations it is preferable to arrange for the new fuel to be
bunkered into empty or nearly empty tanks whenever possible. What is the main reason
for this?
Selected answer (score 0):
So that the sulphur content of each fuel is known.
Correct answer:
To minimise the risk of incompatibility between different fuels.

Question asked (cNBTQKoV):

Some fuel oil and lubricating oil separators have a facility to control the back pressure of
the clean oil outlet during start up and operation. What is the purpose of this control
function?
Selected answer (score 0):
To assist in discharging the bowl contents during the sludge cycle.
Correct answer:
To help to maintain the oil/water interface at the correct position.

Question asked (NvtFRsNJ):

Some vessels have a central hydraulic system consisting of a number of hydraulic power
packs for driving cargo pumps, deck machinery, ship's cranes, etc. Which parameter is
normally used to automatically bring the power packs on and off line to match operational
demand?
Selected answer (score 0):
Percentage of maximum pressure being used.
Correct answer:
Percentage of available flow.

Question asked (mcljcJCv):

Continuity testing of a delta connected three phase induction motor yields the following
results; U1-V1 = 4 ohms, V1-W1 = 4 ohms, W1-U1 = 4 ohms. What is the value of
continuity resistance for each winding ie. U1 - U2?
Selected answer (score 0):
12 ohms
Correct answer:
6 ohms

Question asked (4WsfbLmi):

When performing electrical testing of a three phase motor, insulation resistance
measurements may be influenced by which of the following?
Selected answer (score 0):
Humidity, frequency and dampness
Correct answer:
Temperature, humidity and surface contamination

Question asked (9YPnKizP):

Page 5/9
 Wrong answer summary
When checking the cylinder pressures of a 6 cylinder medium speed diesel engine it is
found that one of the cylinders has a high maximum pressure. What is the most likely
cause of this?
Selected answer (score 0):
Fuel timing to that cylinder too far retarded.
Correct answer:
Fuel timing to that cylinder too far advanced.

Question asked (xBTPXO$6):

What would be a typical setting for the overspeed trip to operate and shut down the
engine on a medium speed diesel engine?
Selected answer (score 0):
5% above engine rated speed
Correct answer:
15% above engine rated speed

Question asked (yCSMAYYy):

Some new maintenance routines are being planned and a risk assessment is necessary
so that the required procedures can be entered into the ship's Safety Management
manual. Which of the following should be the first step in this risk assessment process?
Selected answer (score 0):
Don't know
Correct answer:
Identify the hazards that may exist which may affect personnel involved with the
maintenance routines.

Question asked (geT#vYaL):

The auxiliary boiler for the supply of low pressure heating steam has an automatic
combustion control which operates on a two step control principle. The boiler fails to
attempt to start up during a period of normal operation even though the steam pressure
has fallen below the set point. What is the most likely cause of this fault?
Selected answer (score 0):
The photocell for detecting flame on is dirty.
Correct answer:
The pressure switch for low steam pressure is faulty and fails to close.

Question asked (oy65yiSR):

The pressure delivered by a gear type fuel oil transfer pump suddenly reduces from 5 bar
to 4 bar during transfer. From the options given, select the most likely cause of this
occurrence.
Selected answer (score 0):
The oil tank from which the oil is being transferred is empty.
Correct answer:
Part of the pump relief/recirculation valve spring has broken off allowing the valve to open
further.

Question asked (acQ1Uqs5):

Page 6/9
 Wrong answer summary
During inspection of the main bearing shells and housings of a medium speed diesel
engine it is found that there is evidence of fretting at some of the bearing shell joint faces,
the bearing housing joint faces and also between the back of the bearings and the
bearing pocket. From the options given which is the most likely cause of these defects?
Selected answer (score 0):
Operating with a faulty torsional vibration damper.
Correct answer:
Insufficient tightening of the main bearing bolts.

Question asked (uSnhqHfq):

Two identical medium speed engines are connected through clutches and a reduction
gearbox to a single controllable pitch propeller. It is noted during normal operation that the
load sharing between the engines is uneven with one engine taking a greater proportion
of the load as the total load increases even though they are equally loaded at low load.
Select from the options given the most likely cause of this problem.
Selected answer (score 0):
The fuel filters in the supply line for one of the engines are blocked
Correct answer:
The governor droop settings are incorrectly set and are not matched.

Question asked (uv6SIfAF):

During inspection of the cylinder cover from a medium speed diesel engine cylinder it is
noted that cracks have occurred between the two exhaust valve pockets and the fuel
injector pocket. Select from the given options the most probable cause of this type of
failure.
Selected answer (score 0):
Fuel impingement on the cover due to distorted injector nozzle holes.
Correct answer:
Excessive thermal stress due to insufficient cooling of the cylinder cover.

Question asked (7lGPKznN):

A medium speed diesel engine which is supported on a steel chocking system has had
repeated problems with two of the chocks at the end of the engine on the port side
becoming slack. This has led to some fretting damage to the bedplate and tank top in that
area. What action should be taken to affect a cost effective permanent repair?
Selected answer (score 0):
Replace the complete steel chocking system with a resin based system.
Correct answer:
Replace the damaged chocks with resin based chocks of an appropriate size.

Question asked (SvV0IJR2):

The temperature of the feed water for an auxiliary boiler is automatically controlled by a
pneumatically actuated steam valve at the inlet to the pre-heater. It is noticed that during
high demand the temperature falls by an unacceptable amount and takes a long time to
return to the set temperature even though the steam supply pressure remains constant.
Select from the options given the most likely cause of this.
Selected answer (score 0):
The controller reset time is set too long.
Correct answer:
The controller proportional band is set too wide and the reset time is set too long.

Page 7/9
 Wrong answer summary

Question asked (QuA3BSez):

A positive displacement type flow meter is defective and cannot be repaired. It is to be
replaced with a new instrument which uses a Venturi type sensor. Which of the pneumatic
relays given in the options will be required in order for this type of instrument to function
correctly?
Selected answer (score 0):
Summation relay.
Correct answer:
Square root extractor relay.

Question asked (x8PhxCWe):

When carrying out repair or maintenance tasks involving hot work a hot work permit must
be issued. Select the correct option from those given which completes the following
statement. 'The permit for hot work…
Selected answer (score 0):
..should only cover specific hot work tasks, be valid for a specified time period and be
issued by the person carrying out the work.'
Correct answer:
..should only cover specific hot work tasks and be valid for a specified time period.'

Question asked (GS4l1YVW):

For some time the remote reading temperature gauge for the meat room has been
reading a higher temperature than the local liquid in glass thermometer. When removed
and tested the remote gauge is found to be reading accurately. Which of the options
given is the most likely cause of this discrepancy?
Selected answer (score 0):
The lagging for the capillary tube from the sensing bulb to the temperature gauge outside
of the meat room is too thick causing the tube to heat up.
Correct answer:
The sensing bulb for the remote gauge is placed in a relative 'local hot spot' inside the
meat room.

Question asked (mYpgg1YP):

A tachometer for a diesel engine is reading erratically. The tachometer is of the non-
contact type using magnetic proximity switches to generate the signal. What is the most
likely cause of this problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
The shaft magnet has become demagnetised.
Correct answer:
The proximity switch is loose on its mounting.

Question asked (r6DmL2Bf):

Sometimes an early warning of failure in High Voltage switchboards may produce an unpleasant smell. If the switchboard uses gas circuit
breakers, which type of unpleasant smell may indicate a potential problem?
Selected answer (score 0):
Rotten fish.
Correct answer:
Rotten eggs.

Page 8/9
 Wrong answer summary

Question asked (JNmk3a8$):

Master of every ship must provide:
Selected answer (score 0):
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer
Correct answer:
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore

Question asked (IpAiH6uw):

Which of the following equipment is responsible for reducing power factor of ship system?
Selected answer (score 0):
Electrical switchboard
Correct answer:
Induction motors

Question asked (ttvizkwa):

Which of the following is not an indication of a fully charged battery cell?
Selected answer (score 0):
Constant voltage of the cell with small tolerance
Correct answer:
Low density of electrolyte

Question asked (Pu63NlT5):

What is the minimum test voltage of a 690V switchboard for insulation resistance?
Selected answer (score 0):
1000V
Correct answer:
500V

Question asked (3UBWy2az):

A controller was idle for 10 seconds. The controller output change at the 25th second. The process variable started to change at the 50th
second. What is the dead time?
Selected answer (score 0):
35 seconds
Correct answer:
25 seconds

Question asked (CfoH0fBK):

Once the Safety Management System is verified and working effectively, what document
is issued to the ship?
Selected answer (score 0):
The I.S.M. Certificate
Correct answer:
The Safety Management Certificate

Page 9/9