501.

A motor using a rheostat in the motor

circuit to vary the speed is
called__________?
a. squirrel cage induction motor
b. wound-stator induction motor
c. wound-rotor induction motor
d. squirrel-rotor induction motor

502. When the non-essential load has been

removed from the feeder system but the
service generator remains overloaded,
this device automatically activates the
________?
a. Overcurrent tripping device
b. Overspeed tripping device
c. Overtorque tripping device
d. Overpressure tripping device

503. Two DC drive propulsion motors provide

input to a singleoutput reduction gear. Upon
relieving the watch, you notice that the
starboard motor indicators show zero
currentcompared to normal voltage and
current indicated on theport motor. The
problem with the starboard motor
couldbe__.?
a. a tripped reverse resistance relay
b. a tripped reverse current relay
c. a tripped reverse voltage relay
d. a tripped reverse ampere relay

504. Which of the following statements represents

the important factor that must be considered
when replacing a faulty diode in a generators
excitation field rectifier assembly?____
a. Be certain that the replacement diode is the
same code as the one removed
b. Be certain that the replacement diode is the
same serial as the one removed
c. Be certain that the replacement diode is the
same capacity as the one removed
d. Be certain that the replacement diode is the
same polarity as the one removed

505. An AC generator panel is fitted with two

synchronizing lamps and a synchroscope. When
paralleling, if the synchroscope pointer is at the
noon position and one synchronizing lamp is
bright while the other remains dark, this indicates
that __?
a. the generators are out of synchronise and one
lamp is burned out
b. the generators are out of load and one lamp is
burned out
c. the generators are out of phase and one lamp is
burned out
d. the generators are out of air and one lamp is
burned out

506. If the centrifugal switch or relay used

for cutting out the starting winding of a
split-phase induction motor fails to
open once the motor is in operation, the
__?
a. starting induction will burn out.
b. starting motor will burn out
c. starting winding will burn out
d. starting governor will burn out

507. The effect of carrying field excitation

excessively high on the synchronous
motor will result in a __
a. tendency for the motor to overspeed
b. tendency for the motor to overheat
c. tendency for the motor to overtorque
d. tendency for the motor to
overpressure

508. The full torque electric brake on an

electric cargo winch
functions____________.
a. automatically hold the load as soon as
current to the machine is good condition
b. automatically hold the load as soon as
resistance to the machine is open
c. automatically hold the load as soon as
current to the machine is shut off
d. automatically hold the current as soon
as pressure to the machine is close

509. AC generator operating in parallel loses its

excitation without tripping the circuit breaker.
This will ___?
a. cause low currents to be induced in the
field windings
b. cause high currents to be induced in the
field windings
c. cause high resistance to be induced in the
field windings
d. cause low resistance to be induced in the
field windings

510. The current at which a magnetic-type

overload relay tends to trip may be decreased
by raising the plunger further into the
magnetic circuit of the relay. This action ___.
a. increases magnetic pull on the plunger and
requires more current to trip the relay
b. decreases magnetic pull on the plunger and
requires less current to trip the relay
c. increases magnetic pull on the plunger and
requires more voltage to trip the relay
d. increases magnetic pull on the plunger and
requires less current to trip the relay

511. Which of the following electric motors

would be the safest and most reliable to use
on the main deck of a vessel in foul weather
conditions?
a. Watertight motors
b. enclosed type motors
c. fireproof motors
d. dustproof motors

512. The air gap in an induction motor

should be checked periodically with a
feeler gage, to prevent possible ___?
a. excessive bearing wear
b. moderate bearing wear
c. temperate bearing wear
d. modest bearing wear

513. The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60

hertz, AC generator is controlled by
the__?
a. exciter input voltage
b. exciter output voltage
c. exciter output ampere
d. exciter input ampere

514. When a battery is continuously

exposed to low temperature, the best
procedure to keep it from freezing is to
___?
a. keep the battery in good condition
b. keep the battery in cool storage
c. keep the battery fully charged
d. keep the battery in moisture

515. You are reconnecting to a three-phase

induction motor to the supply line. To prevent
possible damage to the load, due to the wrong
direction of rotation, you should __?
a. check the discharge line phase sequence,
and motor rotation with appropriate indicators,
then connect correspondingly marked leads
b. check the supply line phase sequence, and
motor rotation with appropriate indicators,
then connect correspondingly marked leads
c. check the supply line phase sequence, and
motor rotation with appropriate indicators,
then disconnect correspondingly marked leads

516. The leads from a ohmmeter are

attached to the leads of an AC motor
field coil. A reading of infinity is
obtained indicating a/an____
a. close field coil
b. open shunt coil
c. open field coil
d. close shunt coil

517. An ohmmeter reading of 'zero' ohms

between the ends of a wire conductor
would provide a positive indication
of__?
a. continuity
b. negative
c. positive
d. shorted

518. If the driving torque, such as that

produced by a diesel engine, creates
pulsations when coupled with a
synchronous generator operating in
parallel; the generator rotor may be
periodically pulled ahead or behind its
normal position as it rotates. This condition
is sometimes called ____?
a. Hunting
b. squeaking
c. vibrating
d. lagging

519. Choose from the equipment below

which are NOT fitted to the generator
trouble detecting system is an __?
a. low voltage trip device
b. low pressure trip device
c. undercurrent trip device
d. Overvoltage trip device

520. On a main switchboard, If all three

ground detection lamps burn with equal
intensity when the test button is
depressed, which of the listed
conditions is indicated?
a. The bulbs are shorted
b. The bulbs are busted
c. The bulbs are need to replace
d. The bulbs are operating properly

521. What is the common type of AC motor

used onboard which can also operates
on direct current?
a. squirrel wound
b. Series-wound
c. parallel-wound
d. squirrel cage

522. The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60

hertz, AC generator is controlled by
the___?
a. exciter output voltage
b. exciter input voltage
c. exciter output current
d. exciter input current

523. An accidental path of low resistance,

allowing passage of abnormal amount
of current is known as a/an____ ?
a. short circuit
b. open circuit
c. circuit breaker
d. transformer

524. Where a thermal-acting breaker is

required to be used in an area of
unusually high, low, or constantly
fluctuating temperatures, an ambient
compensating element must be used.
This element consists of a ____?
a. primary bimetal element
b. second trimetal element
c. primary trimetal element
d. second bimetal element

525. On a main switchboard, If all three

ground detection lamps burn with equal
intensity when the test button is
depressed, which of the listed
conditions is indicated_?
a. The bulbs are operating properly
b. The bulbs are need to replace
c. The bulbs are busted
d. The bulbs are shorted

526. An insulation resistance test is performed on

a particular piece of electric instrument. In
addition to the resistance reading, what
information listed below should be entered in
the electrical log?
a. The pressure of the machine at the time the
resistance reading was taken.
b. The temperature of the machine at the time
the pressure reading was taken.
c. The temperature of the machine at the time
the resistance reading was taken.
d. The pressure of the machine at the time the
current reading was taken.

527. The frequency output of an operating

alternator is controlled by the______?
a. relative speed of the stator poles
b. relative torque of the rotor poles
c: relative speed of the rotor poles
d. relative torque of the stator poles

528. The synchronous motors excitation

source usually comes from _____
a. DC supply
b. AC supply
c. series supply
d. parallel supply

529. A tubular fuse should always be

removed from a fuse panel with ____.
a. fuse pullers
b. panel pullers
c. push button
d. pliers

530. The timer element found in a reverse

power relay obtains its operating torque
from_____?
a. electron
b. electromagnets
c. transformer
d. protons

531. Which of the following statements concerning

analog and digital devices are correct?
a. The variables in digital systems are fixed
qualities and the variables in analog systems are
continuous quantities.
b. The variables in digital systems are fixed
quantities and the variables in analog systems are
not continuous quantities.
c The variables in digital systems are not fixed
quantities and the variables in analog systems are
continuous quantities.
d. The variables in digital systems are fixed
quantities and the variables in analog systems are
continuous quantities.

532. Before touching a small capacitor

connected to a deenergized circuit, or even
one that is completely disconnected, you
should __?
a. short circuit the terminals to make sure
that the capacitor is discharged
b. open circuit the terminals to make sure
that the capacitor is discharged c. short
circuit the terminals to make sure that the
capacitor is charged
d. opencircuit the terminals to make sure
that the capacitor is charged

533. When a megohmmeter is being used to

test insulation resistance, current leakage
along the surface of the insulation is
indicated by the megohmmeter's pointer?
a. kicking slightly down scale as resistance
is applied
b. kicking slightly down scale as ampere is
applied
c. kicking slightly down scale as voltage is
applied
d. kicking slightly down scale as current is
applied

534. The charge of a lead-acid battery can

be restored by________?
a. passing an alternating electric current
through the cell
b. passing a direct electric current
through the cell
c. passing a direct electric voltage
through the cell
d. passing a alternating electric voltage
through the cell

535. The division of kilowatt load between

two paralleled alternators is determined
by the____
a. load-speed characteristics of the
governors
b. voltage-speed characteristics of the
governors
c. current-speed characteristics of the
governors
d. resistance-speed characteristics of
the governors

536. When a flourescent lamp has reached

the end of its useful life, it should be
replaced immediately, or the resultant
flashing may___?
a. Damage the starter and the ballast
b. Damage the wire and the ballast
c. Damage the positive and the ballast
d. Damage the stopper and the ballast

537. Which of the following precautions should you

take when securing propulsion generators and
motors for an extended period of time?
a. Lift the brushes from commutator collector
rings and use the built-in cooler to prevent
moisture accumulation
b. Lift the brushes from commutator collector
rings and use the built-in evaporator to prevent
moisture accumulation
c. Lift the brushes from commutator collector
rings and use the built-in heater to prevent
moisture accumulation

538. Third color band on a resistor is used to

indicate the_______.?
a. number of zeros following the first two
significant figures in the resistance value
b number of zeros following the first five
significant figures in the voltage value
c. number of zeros following the first three
significant figures in the current value
d. number of zeros following the first four
significant figures in the ampere value

539. To protect the fuse from getting

damaged during removal from a fuse
holder, it is detached with the aid of a ?
a Fuse holder tool
b. Fuse puller tool
c. fliers
d. wrenches

540. On AC vessels, which of the following

statements represents the most difficult
problem involved in obtaining a DC potential
suitable for use by computer components_?
a. the voltage must be rectified and made
ripple free
b. the resistance must be rectified and made
ripple free
c. the current must be rectified and made
ripple free
d. the ampere must be rectified and made
ripple free

541. When soldering a printed circuit board

component, you should be careful to
prevent circuit and board damage for
what reason?_.
a. Using soldering iron heat sparingly
b. Using heater to heat sparingly
c. Using lamp to heat sparingly
d. Using electric tools to heat sparingly

542. Most three-phase induction motors of

five (5) horsepower or less, are started
by______
a. across-the-line starters
b. bottom-the-line starters
c. behind-the-line starters
d. above-the-line starters

543. A full-wave rectifier has one diode burned

out in an open condition, what will be the
output characteristic of the device?__
a. whole-wave rectified
b. Half-cage rectified
c. whole-cage rectified
d. Half-wave rectified

544. When a megohmmeter is being used to test

insulation resistance, current leakage along
the surface of the insulation is indicated by
the megohmmeter's pointer _____?
a. kicking slightly down scale as current is
applied
b. kicking slightly down scale as voltage is
applied
c. kicking slightly down scale as resistance
is applied
d. kicking slightly down scale as ampere is
applied

545. When troubleshooting an electronic

circuit, a cold solder joint can be located
with the aid of an ohmmeter. Once the
problem has been located, you should___?
a. reheat connection with a soldering tool
and recheck with an voltmeter
b. reheat connection with a soldering tool
and recheck with an digital temp.
c. reheat connection with a soldering tool
and recheck with an ohmmeter
d reheat connection with a soldering tool
and recheck with an micrometer

546. In an impressed current cathodic

protection system, the anode is_______
a. insulated from the hull and does not
waste away.
b. insulated from the keel and does not
waste away..
c. insulated from the bow and does not
waste away.
d. insulated from the centerline and
does not waste away.

547. For maintenance of non-sealed

batteries, the statements below are
TRUE except __?
a. stored in battery room
b It should be placed in a tightly closed
compartment
c. It should be placed in a electrical
parts
d. It should be placed in good place

548. A molded-case breaker provides

protection against short circuits by
using a/an_____?
a. circuit breaker
b. electromagnet
c. switch
d. ohmmeter

549. When troubleshooting electronic

equipment, the first step to be taken before
testing the circuit voltage is to____?
a. check the voltage supply from the power
source
b. check the voltage supply from the
engine room
c. check the voltage supply from the
generator
d. check the voltage supply from the
laundry

550. In an impressed current cathodic

protection system, the anode is_____
a. insulated from the keel and does not
waste away.
b. insulated from the bow and does not
waste away.
c. insulated from the hull and does not
waste away.
d. insulated from the centerline and does
not waste away.

551. In order to protect the generator in

service from overload, the non-essential
load is isolated from the system by this
device __
a. Preferential tripping system
b. main tripping system
c. overload tripping system
d. isolation tripping system

552. The division of kilowatt load between

two paralleled alternators is determined
by the__ ____.
a. load-speed characteristics of the
governors
b. load-speed characteristics of the
injectors
c. load-speed characteristics of the
generator
d. load-speed characteristics of the
piston

553. The standard procedure for

maintaining the charge in an emergency
diesel starting battery is to trickle
charge the battery ___
a. unremitting.
b. perpetual
c. Continuously
d. non stop

554. Normally, the FIRST step in

troubleshooting a transistor circuit card
is to ____
a. Give the circuit an initial test with a
signal generator
b. Give the current an initial test with a
signal generator
c. Give the voltage an initial test with a
signal generator
d. Give the resistance an initial test with
a signal generator

555. When testing a capacitor with an analog

type ohmmeter, a good capacitor will be
indicated by___ ?
a. the meter deflects to a low current value
and slowly increases towards infinity
b. the meter deflects to a low resistance
value and slowly increases towards infinity
c. the meter deflects to a low voltage value
and slowly increases towards infinity
d. the meter deflects to a low ampere value
and slowly increases towards infinity

556. Controller contacts should be

routinely cleaned by___?
a. using wet cloth
b. cleaning everyday
c. using a low pressure vacuum
d. wiping with a clean dry cloth

557. The charging of lead-acid storage

batteries will always result in_____?
a. defection of batteries
b. a dangerously explosive gas being
liberated
c. poisonous
d. dangerous for our health

558. When soldering a printed circuit board

component, you should be careful to
prevent damage by ____
a. Using the soldering iron tip sparingly
b. Using the electric iron tip sparingly
c. Using the metal gun to tip sparingly
d. Using the soldering gun to tip
sparingly

559. What precaution should be taken with a

vessel's impressed current cathodic protection
system after a drydocking period during which
the hull has been painted?
a. The unit should remain off for the specified
amount of temperature so as not to disturb
curing.
b. The unit should remain off for the specified
amount of gas so as not to disturb curing.
c. The unit should remain off for the specified
amount of pressure so ,as not to disturb curing.
d. The unit should remain off for the specified
amount of time so as not to disturb curing.

560. Electrically operated safety devices

on auxiliary diesel engines functions to
stop the engine by ___ ?
a. close the lube oil supply
b. shutting off fuel supply
c. cut out the air supply
d. shut of the electric supply

561. As a general rule, the first

troubleshooting action to be taken in checking
faulty electric control devices is to____
a. test all fuses and measure the line
resistance
b, test all fuses and measure the line
current
c. test all fuses and measure the line
voltage
d. test all fuses and measure the line
ampere

562. The electrolyte in a lead-acid storage

battery consists of distilled water and
______
?
a. sodium carbonate
b. muriatic acid
c. sulfuric acid
d.hydrogen

563. Complete maintenance of electrical

motors should include checks for
machine's ____?
a. corrosion
b. vibration
c. hunting
d. cleanliness

564. Most three-phase induction motors of

five (5) horsepower or less, are started
by______
a. across-the-line starters
b. vertical-the-line starters
c. bottom-the-line starters
d. behind-the-line starters

565. During troubleshooting a magnetic

controller, it is found that the contacts are
welded together, what is the most probable
cause? ____
a. high voltage on the operating coil
b. Low current on the operating coil
c. Low voltage on the operating coil
d. high current on the operating coil

566. Heat sinks are frequently used with _?

a. power resistor
b. power transistors
c. thermistor
d. thermocouple

567. When troubleshooting electronic

equipment, you should use a high
impedance multimeter ____?
a. so as not to load down the circuit and
obtain erroneous current readings
b. so as not to load down the circuit
and obtain erroneous resistance readings
c. so as not to load down the circuit
and obtain erroneous ampere readings
d. so as not to load down the circuit
and obtain erroneous voltage readings

568. Heat sinks are frequently used with _?

a. power resistor
b. power transistors
c. thermistor
d. thermocouple

569. When troubleshooting a lead-acid

storage battery, a weak or dead cell is
best detected by ____?
a. measuring and comparing all cells
specific gravity
b. measuring and comparing all cells
domination
c. measuring and comparing all cells
function
d. measuring and comparing all cells
subordinate

570. In order to check the performance of a

transistor removed from its circuit, the
instrument to be used should be a/an____
a. multitester
b. metal detection
c. ohmmeter or transistor tester
d digital laser temperature

571. The mica used in the commutators of

DC machinery is _______?
a. Harder than aluminum
b. Harder than copper
c. Harder than iron
d. Harder than alloy

572. When supplying emergency lighting

loads, the storage battery initial voltage
must exceed the standard system
voltage by more that____?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 5%
d. 8%

573. To repair small electrical motor that has

been submerged in saltwater , you
should______?
a. Wash it fresh water and apply internal
heat
b. Wash it seawater and apply external
heat
c. Wash it fresh water and apply external
cooling
d. Wash it fresh water and apply external
heat

574. When troubleshooting electronic

equipment, the first step to be taken
before testing the circuit voltage is
to_______?
a. check the current supply from the
power source.
b. check the voltage supply from the
power source.
c. check the resistance from the power
source.
d. check the ampere from the power
source.

562. The electrolyte in a lead-acid storage

battery consists of distilled water and
______
?
a. sodium carbonate
b. muriatic acid
c. sulfuric acid
d.hydrogen

576. Signal injection/trading is a method

commonly used in troubleshooting
_____?
a. A radio
b. A telephone
c. A telex
d. A fax machine

577. In order to check the performance of a

transistor removed from its circuit, the
instrument to be used should be a/an_
a. multitester
b. ohmmeter or transistor tester
c. metal detection
d. digital laser temperature

578. What kind of maintenance system

replaces a heavily wornout impeller
during its operation?
a. Repairing
b. Overhauling
c. Breakdown
d. Replacing

579. After each overhaul of electric motors,

it shall be started at _____?
a. No current.
b. No load.
c. No voltage.
d. No resistance.

580. What is the best procedure for locating

grounded circuit if the light on main electrical
switchboard is indicating a ground?
a. Open the circuit breaker on the distribution
panel, one at a time, until the light no longer
indicate a ground
b. Open the transformer on the distribution
panel, one at a time, until the light no longer
indicate a ground
c. Open the switch on the distribution panel,
one at a time, until the light no longer indicate a
ground

581. What is the maintenance system which

checks if equipment, engines motors are
overhauled as per schedule?
a. periodic
b. continous
c. Planned
d. monthly

582. To determine if a stator coil is

grounded, you should use a/an ____
a. ohmmeter
b. tester
c. megger
d. voltmeter

583. During troubleshooting a magnetic

controller, it is found that the contacts
are welded together the most probable
cause is____
a. Low current on the operating coil
b. Low voltage on the operating coil
c. Low ampere on the operating coil
d. Low resistance on the operating coil

584. When troubleshooting most electronic

circuits, "loading effect" can be minimized
by using a voltmeter with a/an___.
a. input impedance much greater than the
impedance across which the current is
being measured
b input impedance much greater than the
impedance across which the voltage is
being measured
c. input impedance much greater than the
impedance across which the ampere is
being measured

585. The charging of lead-acid storage

batteries will always result in____.
a. a dangerously explosive gas being
liberated
b. a dangerously poisonous
c. dangerous for our health
d. death

586. Why is it a poor practice to use a high

wattage soldering iron when soldering or
desoldering components on a printed
circuit board?_
a. The foil wire bonded to the board may
come stack from the board
b. The foil wire bonded to the board may
come fall from the board
c. The foil wire bonded to the board may
come grip from the board
d. The foil wire bonded to the board may
come loosened from the board

587. When troubleshooting an electronic

circuit, a cold solder joint can be located
with the aid of an ohmmeter. Once the
problem has been located, you should__?
a. reheat connection with a heating tool and
recheck with an ohmmeter
b. reheat connection with a soldering tool
and recheck with an ohmmeter
c. reheat connection with a steam tool and
recheck with an ohmmeter
d. reheat connection with a heater holder
and recheck with an ohmmeter

588. When troubleshooting most electronic circuits,

"loading effect" can be minimized by using a
voltmeter with a/an____.
a. input impedance much greater than the
impedance across which the current is being
measured
b. input impedance much greater than the
impedance across which the voltage is being
measured
c. input impedance much greater than the
impedance across which the resistance is being
measured

589. When trouble shooting motor

controllers, a shorted relay or contactor
coil is often indicated by_____.
a. Charged insulation and or a blown
control in pressure
b. Charged insulation and or a blown
control speed
c. Charged insulation and or a blown
control fuse
d. Charged insulation and or a blown
control in temperature

590. Which of the damages listed below

can occur to the components of a winch
motor?
a. rapid vibration of switch components
b. rapid corrosion of switch
components
c. rapid hunting of switch components
d. rapid rusty of switch components

591. When testing for blown fuses in a

three-phase supply circuit to a motor,
you should first ____
a. de-energize the circuit and then use a
voltmeter
b. de-energize the circuit and then use
a ohmmeter
c. de-energize the circuit and then use a
continuity tester
d. de-energize the circuit and then use a
multitester

592. The purpose of DC generator brushes is

to.
a. Conduct electric voltage to an outside
circuit
b. Conduct electric current to an outside
circuit
c. Conduct electric ampere to an outside
circuit
d. Conduct electric resistance to an
outside circuit

593. If all of the ground detection lamps

burn with equal brilliance whether the
test button is depressed or release then
____
a. No grounds exist
b. no current exist
c. No ampere exist
d. No voltage exist

594. When troubleshooting AC motors,

portable growler can be used for
locating ______?
a. Shorted shunt coils
b. Shorted stator coils
c. Shorted field coils
d. Shorted shunt field

595. When you are troubleshooting a DC

motor that fails to start, the first thing to
check is the ____.
a. Fuses and circuit breaker
b switch and transformer
c stator and rotor
d. shunt field and field coils

596. To check the three lines fuses of a

three phase system consisting of a
threephase motor, you must__?
a. Place the starter in the stop
position
b. Place the starter in the start
position
c. Place the starter in the zero
position
d. Place the starter in the neutral
position

597. While troubleshooting a circuit in an engine

room central control console, a resistor is
suspected of being faulty. Which of the
following precautions must be observed if an
ohmmeter is to be used to check its value?.
a. Resistor's current must be deenergized and
at least one end of the component isolated.
b. Resistor's circuit must be deenergized and
at least one end of the component isolated.
c. Resistor's voltage must be deenergized and
at least one end of the component isolated.

598. What kind of maintenance system

repairs a cargo winch motor due to
unusual sound of bearing during
loading or unloading of cargo?
a. Condition
b. continous
c. monthly
d. yearly

599. The purpose of a main switchboard

circuit breaker reverse power trips is to
___?
a. Prevent alternator corrosion
b. Prevent alternator motorization
c. Prevent alternator hunting
d. Prevent alternator overtorque

600. Before reassembling any electrical

equipment, you should __________?
a. Clean the area
b. Clean any corroded surfaces
c. safety first
d. trip out circuit breaker