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6. Transducers are devices which translate the value of one measured value
into diferent measurement units (for instance units of temperature to
millivlots). What is the meant by the “Range” of a transducer?
A. The difference between possible maximum and minimum
measurement
B. The maximum output signal
C. The type of measurement
D. The maximum length of the connecting leads
7. What is a ZENER BARRIER?
A. A zener barrier is a unit made to obtain intrinsic safety in installations for instrumentation in
hazardous areas.
B. A zener barrier is a device which limits the current drawn byan induction motor.
C. A zener barrier is a diode bridge used in rectifiers.
D. A zener barrier is a device that allows the current to pass only one direction.
10. What will be the probable outcome, if the amplification is set too high on a
temperature controller?
A. The process will oscillate and get out of control
B. Nothing
C. The process response will be very slow
D. The set-point will change
13. Which of the following systems will include a D/P transmitter in the control-loop
A. Pressure
B. Temperature
C. Smoke indication
D. Oil mist
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14. Why is it important that a transmitter has been correctly installed at the correct location
A. The control system is depending on the best possible process signal
B. It is important to have easy access to the transmitter for maintenance
C. It must be easy to observe for troubleshooting
D. Can be installed anywhere in the piping system
15. A resistor has three red bands. If they all carry information about
resistance value as opposed to tolerance, what is the indicated resistance?
A. 2200 ohm
B. 22 ohm
C. 222 ohm
D. 220 ohm
19. In measurement systems there is often a need to specify performance characteristics. One
such characteristic may be referred to as 'dead band'. What is the definition of DEAD BAND?
A. The change needed in the input signal to produce a change in the output signal.
B. The change in the output signal produced by a certain change in the input signal.
C. The largest difference in the output signal for the same change in the input signal.
D. A missing electrical signal with no output.
20. In measurement systems, which of the listed sensors is suitable for physical displacement?
A. Strain gauge
B. Thermocouple
C. Thermistor
D. Pt 500
21. In terms of electronic hardware, what is the meaning of the abbreviation PCB?
A. Printed Circuit Board
B. Power Control Bridge
C. Positive Colour Board
D. Positive Current Biased
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22. In terms of instrumentation and measurement, what is a digital signal?
A. A signal with discrete levels such as 0 = "low" and 1 = "High"
B. A signal indicating Revolutions per minute (RPM)
C. A signal used by multimeters to measure resistance.
D. The reading of a multimeter when indicating voltage, current or resistance.
23. It is common practice to connect a resistor over an alarm contact (see diagram) in many
applications. Why is this connection used?
A. To monitor the cable/wires for break.
B. To avoid sparks on the contacts when opening and closing.
C. To stabilise power consumption.
D. Enable measuring the total resistance of the circuit.
26. PT-100 sensors are some times used with 3 or 4 wires. What is the reason for this?
A. Higher measuring accuracy.
B. Higher mechanical strength of the cable.
C. Because of power-consumption.
D. For fault indication.
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27. Radio frequency signals can carry information from one place to another if they are
modulated. There are several ways to modulate a carrier. Which modulating method is illustrated
here?
A. Amplitude modulation (AM)
B. Frequency modulation (FM)
C. Pulse-width modulation (PWM)
D. Pulse-code modulation (PCM)
28. Some areas of ships require that any electrical equipment used must be
intrinsically safe. What is meant by being intrinsically safe?
A. Can not produce enough energy to ignite a gas (explode)?
B. Electric wiring executed by approved manufacture?
C. Any electrical product, being water resistant?
D. Explosion proof product having a special wiring system?
29. Some equipment may be marked with the following symbol: What does it mean?
A. Intrinsically safe.
B. Explosion proof.
C. Internally explosion proof.
D. Not safe in gas dangerous area.
30. The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12H,
connected in parallel. Calculate the equivalent L(S) of the two inductors.
A. L(S) = 4 H
B. L(S) = 18 H
C. L(S) = 1,5 H
D. L(S) = 0,667H
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31. The figures show a graphical symbol for a particular electronic component and a typical
operating characteristic for the same. Which component?
A. Transistor
B. Tunnel diode
C. Thyristor
D. Zener diode
32. The figures show a graphical symbol for a particular electronic component and a typical
operating characteristic for the same component. Which component?
A. Triac
B. Zener diode
C. Tunnel diode
D. Field effect transistor
33. The physical size of a resistor is an indicator of what aspect of it's specification?
A. Power dissipation capability
B. Total resistance
C. Resistivity
D. Tolerance
34. The range of a transducer is 0-200 bar. The output signal is 4-20 mA.
What is the span of the output signal?
A. 16 mA
B. 20 mA
C. 24 mA
D. 4 mA
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35. Thermocouples are often used for measuring temperatures. Which of the following
descriptions explains the principle of operation of a thermocouple?
A. A junction between two dissimilar metals generates a small voltage.
B. A semi-conductor device that exhibits a negative
coefficient of resistance with temperature.
C. A resistance device that exhibits a positive coefficient
of resistance with temperature.
D. A quartz crystal that changes its resonant frequency with temperature.
36. This circuit is widely used for rectification of AC into DC. Which of the diagrams is correct
for the out- put voltage when the input voltage is sineshaped as shown?
A. Figure 1
B. Figure 2
C. Figure 3
D. Figure 4
37. This circuit consists of two capacitors, C(1) = 6 μF and C(2) = 12 μF, in
series. Calculate the equivalent C(S) of the two capacitors.
A. C(S) = 4 μF
B. C(S) =2μF
C. C(S)=1,5μF
D. C(S) =18μF
38. This circuit consists of two resistances, R1 = 6 ohm and R2 = 12 ohm , connected in series.
Calculate the equivalent resistance R(S) .
A. R(S) =18 ohm
B. R(S) = 4 ohm
C. R(S) = 72 ohm
D. R(S) =1,5 ohm
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39. This circuit consists of two resistances, R(1)= 12 ohm and R(2) = 6 ohm, connected in
parallel. Calculate the equivalent value R(S) of the two resistances.
A. R(S)= 4 ohm
B. R(S) =18 ohm
C. R(S)=2ohm
D. R(S) =1,5 ohm
40. This circuit is a logic gate with two input signals, A and B, and one output
signal Q. Which type of logic function does the gate perform?
A. NOR gate
B. NAND gate
C. OR gate
D. AND gate
41. This graphical symbol is a logic gate with truth table. Which gate?
A. OR
B. AND
C. NOR
D. NAND
42. This is the graphical symbol and truth table for a logic gate. Which gate?
A. NOR
B. NAND
C. OR
D. AND
43. This resistor has the value of 68 k ohm. Which colour code should be
marked on the rings (assume ring d is the tolerance ring)?
A. a. blue b. grey c. orange
B. a. black b. red c. orange
C. a. violet b. green c. yellow
D. a. red b. black c. yellow
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44. Two reference points for pressure exist, absolute zero and atmospheric pressure. What is the
common name pressures measured relative to atmospheric pressure?
A. Gauge pressure
B. Atmospheric pressure
C. Absolute pressure
D. Pressure drop
45. Use Kirchoff's voltage law and Ohm's law to calculate the voltage V2 across the resistance
R2.
A. 4,5V
B. 0,75V
C. 6V
D. 2V
46. What can be measured by means of a manometer?
A. Pressure
B. Strain
C. Temperature
D. Motion
52. When measuring level of liquids with a differential pressure meter, the name of the sensing
device is:
A. Pressure diaphragm
B. Float
C. Capacitance probe
D. Positive displacement tube
53. When calibrating a pressure transducer we have to adjust both SPAN and
ZERO. Please indicate in which order these adjustments should be done.
A. First Zero adjustment and the Span adjustment. Then Zero should be rechecked.
B. First Span adjustment and then Zero adjustment. After
that Span setting should be checked again.
C. First Span adjustment and then Zero adjustment. Then do not adjust anything.
D. The order of adjustment is of no importance.
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54. When calibrating an instrument what is the most common first step in the procedure ?
A. Adjustment of Zero-point
B. Adjustment of span
C. Adjustment of range
D. Adjustment of linearity
55. When calibrating an instrument what is the most common second step in
the procedure?
A. Check linearity
B. Adjustment of span
C. Adjustment of range
D. Adjustment of Zero-point
56. When measuring flow of fluids with a fixed area flow meter, the name of the sensing device
is?
A. Orifice plate
B. Float
C. Turbine rotor
D. Positive displacement rotor
57. Which component does this graphical symbol illustrate?
A. Resistance temperature sensor
B. Potentiometer
C. Thermocouple
D. Triac
75. A 450 volt 3 phase brushless alternator will have the following
combination of items mounted on the rotor:
A. 3 phase excitation winding/rectifier bank/main field winding
B. 3 phase excitation winding/ main field winding
C. 1 phase excitation field winding/rectifier bank/main field winding
D. Excitation field winding/main field winding
76. A second alternator has just been synchronized onto the main switchboard, and it is
necessary to equally share the load between the "running" and incoming alternators. What should
be done first?
A. Raise the governor speed controller of the incoming
alternator and reduce the governor speed controller of
the alternator already on the switchboard
B. Adjust voltage rheostat for the incoming alternator on
the front of the switchboard
C. Lower the governor speed controller of the incoming
alternator and increase the governor speed controller of
the alternator already on the switchboard
D. Trip the circuit breaker of the incoming alternator and check the voltage
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77. After successful synchronising an incoming machine the kW and kVar
loading are respectively transferred by the following controls:
A. Speed governor and voltage regulator
B. Current regulator and voltage regulator
C. Voltage regulator and synchroscope
D. Speed governor and load power factor
78. Alteration of the excitation voltage (or field current) of one alternator
operating in parallel, will cause which change in that alternators output:
A. Reactive load (kVAR)
B. Active load (kW)
C. Frequency
D. None of the mentioned alternatives
79. Before taking insulation resistance readings of generator windings the automatic voltage
regulators should be isolated and all semiconductor short circuited or disconnected in order to:
A. Prevent damage to sensitive electronic components
from high voltage tester
B. Protect insulation resistance tester and leads from
being damaged
C. Prevent charging of capacitive components within the
automatic voltage regulator causing false regulation
when generator restarts
D. Prevent operation of automatic voltage regulator
during insulation testing
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80. Consider a 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in operation for
several weeks. Prior to starting, insulation resistance readings are taken.
The minimum acceptable insulation resistance reading on the main stator
winding to allow you to proceed with running the generator is:
A. 1 000 000 Ohms
B. 10 Ohms
C. 1000 Ohms
D. 10 000 Ohms
84. Electrical generators must provide electrical power at a steady, regulated voltage. Automatic
voltage regulators are used to control the output voltage of alternators at varying load conditions,
by which of the alternative actions shown below?
A. Varying the excitation field strength by regulating
excitation voltage/current
B. Regulating the voltage signal to the engine governor to
regulate the speed to the desired load condition
C. Supplying variable current to compounding and no
load transformers in the alternator stator winding circuit
D. All of the mentioned alternatives
85. For ideal synchronising as the incomer circuit breaker contacts make, the phase angle
difference between the incomer e.m.f. and the busbar voltage should be:
A. 0°
B. 30° behind
C. 90° lag
D. 30° ahead
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86. Generators must be synchronised before they can operate in parallel.
During synchronising, the incoming generator should be running slightly
"fast" compared to the bus bar frequency. This is to ensure that the:
A. Incoming machine picks up as a generator
B. Most rapid synchronising action is achieved
C. Incomers reverse power trip is tested
D. Incomer picks up as a motor
87. Generators work on the principle of electromagnetic induction. The internal e.m.f. generated
in the phase windings of an a.c. generator is controlled by:
A. The diesel speed and excitation current.
B. The internal volt drop and the load current.
C. The diesel speed, magnetising force and load current.
D. The internal volt drop and the residual magnetism.
88. Great care must be taken when manually paralleling two or more alternators. At which point
would you engage the main circuit breaker of the incoming alternator when paralleling two
alternators?
A. With the pointer of the synchroscope moving slowly
clockwise and almost at 0° (12 O'clock) or both
synchronizing lamps dark (off)
B. With the pointer of the synchronizer stopped at any
position and both synchronizing lamps bright (on)
C. With the pointer of the synchroscope rotating fast and
both synchronizing lamps flashing on and off
D. With the pointer of the synchroscope stopped at 0 (12
O'clock) or both synchronising lights bright
89. If the A.C. line current in a generator stator is doubled, the heating effect in the stator
windings will:
A. Quadruple
B. Remain about the same.
C. Half.
D. Double.
90. It is possible to operate two similar generators in parallel at equal power (kW) but at different
power factors. The generator with lower power factor will run:
A. Hotter due to increased current
B. Slower due to increased current
C. Faster due to increased voltage
D. Cooler due to increased speed
91. Regular (at least weekly) testing of the emergency generator must be performed to check:
A. Its readiness to perform as specified.
B. Its environmental noise factor during emergency firedrills.
C. Its voltage/current and prime mover characteristics.
D. Its compliance with the shipbuilder's recommendations.
92.Ship's generators must be synchronised before they can be connected to the same supply
network. Prior to synchronising, the generator voltage and frequency are respectively adjustedby:
A. AVR and speed governor
B. Voltmeter and frequency meter
C. Speed governor and load power factor controller
D. Synchroscope and speed governor
93. The internal e.m.f. generated in the phase windings of a lightly loaded a.c. generator is
controlled by:
A. The prime mover speed and excitation current.
B. The internal volt drop and the load current.
C. The prime mover and load current.
D. The internal volt drop and the residual magnetism.
94. The power requirements for the excitation winding/circuit for a 3-phase
alternator operating at rated output power are supplied by:
A. The alternators output itself via the automatic voltage
regulator and the prime mover
B. Independent battery supply with the AVR
C. Independent power supply and rectifier unit
D. The main switchboard via a three phase rectifier
98. Under normal conditions, the electric power for services supplied from the
emergency switchboard is supplied from:
A. The main generating plant.
B. Emergency batteries
C. An emergency battery charger.
D. A compressed air driven generator.
99. What determines the power factor of an alternator when it is connected
singularly to the switchboard?
A. The load connected to the switchboard
B. The generated voltage and AVR setting
C. The excitation voltage
D. Number of pairs of pole coils in the excitation winding
102. When a large motor load suddenly is disconnected from the switchboard
and the generator is AVR controlled, what will the output voltage do?
A. Initially rise, then reset to the set value.
B. Remain approximately constant, due to AVR action.
C. Initially fall, then reset to the set value.
D. Remain approximately constant, due to governor action.
103. When manually paralleling two alternators the pointer of the synchroscope may slowly stop
rotating and remain stopped in one position before the circuit breaker is closed. This would
indicate:
A. The frequency of the incoming alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard
B. The synchroscope is not functioning properly and
should be checked
C. The voltage of the incoming alternator is the same as
that of the main switchboard
D. The incoming alternator is in phase with the
switchboard, but the frequency is not the same
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104. When paralleling two alternators they must have:
A. Equal number of phases, phase sequence and frequency
B. Same number of phases, phase rotation and power rating
C. Same phase rotation and voltage rating
D. Same frequency, voltage and power factor
105. When unloading a generator, it is necessary to gradually decrease the load in order to
avoid:
A. Undue overspeeding.
B. Undue overload on the switchboard.
C. Undue overcurrent
D. Undue temperature rise.
106. Which group of electrical services are likely to be supplied from an emergencygenerator?
A. Steering gear and engine room alarm system
B. Engine room lighting and bow thruster
C. Galley and air conditioning
D. Sound powered telephone system
107. With two alternators running in parallel, and one is to be disconnected. The first step is to:
A. Remove the load from the alternator to be stopped
B. Make sure the load is evenly shared
C. Trip the main circuit breaker
D. Increase the frequency on the switchboard